Volunteer Training
Flagler Volunteer Services and our partners regularly offer training for volunteers to be better prepared to serve our community.
Classes are held at the Flagler County Emergency Operations Center (EOC), 1769 E. Moody Blvd., Bldg. 3, Bunnell, FL, which is in the Flagler County Government Complex. The EOC is located behind the Government Services Building.
If you have questions, please contact us at 386-597-2950 or EmergencyVolunteers@flaglervolunteer.org. NOTE: Flagler Volunteer Services has a new email address for our emergency and disaster volunteers. Please add EmergencyVolunteers@flaglervolunteer.org to your email address contact list.
Currently scheduled training sessions include:
Disaster Volunteer Training Series
Several FVS programs educate volunteers about disaster preparedness for hazards in their area and train them in disaster response skills. Classes are the second Thursday of every month. See below for a listing:
Animals and Disasters
Thursday, Feb. 13th, 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Disaster preparedness should encompass all of your family – including your pets. The Humane Society will review the Disaster Preparedness Guide for Pets and answer your questions. Please REGISTER here: https://www.needsconnector.com/ijk9ai
Active Assailant Training
Thursday, Mar. 12th, 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
If you were faced with an active killer, what would you do? Don’t be caught off-guard. Be proactive and learn how to quickly assess the threat and then act! Please register here: https://www.needsconnector.com/c4daai
Shelter Volunteer Training
Thursday, Apr. 9th, 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
During disaster emergencies, individuals may need a safe haven. Flagler County steps up to provide this most basic of needs at shelters. This training will explain what you can do to help at the shelters! Please register here: https://www.needsconnector.com/bu94tj
CERT Disaster Medical Workshop
Thursday, May 14th, 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Continuing our advanced CERT training, you will learn more about Disaster Medical Operations and will participate in medical exercises. Please register here: https://www.needsconnector.com/upfgm3
Hurricane Preparedness Workshop
Thursday, Jun. 11th, 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Having a disaster plan will help you protect yourself and your family, and give you peace of mind in an emergency. This workshop will explain how to create a Disaster Plan and what to do to be prepared. Please register here: https://www.needsconnector.com/snnc5z
Check back here for future topics and registration details in our Disaster Volunteer Training Series for the sessions on July 9th, August 13th, and September 10th.
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Incident Command System (ISC) 100 Training
Wednesday, February 19th, 1:30 – 5:00 p.m.
This course introduces the Incident Command System (ICS) and provides the foundation for higher level ICS training. It describes the history, features and principles, and organizational structure of the Incident Command System. Please register by emailing EOC@FlaglerCounty.org
SkyWarn Storm Spotter Training
Saturday, March 7th, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Volunteers will learn what to look for in a storm; to identify local severe weather hazards; how weather watches and warnings are issued; and how to report potentially dangerous weather conditions so that early warnings may be issued. Please register by emailing EOC@FlaglerCounty.org
Amateur (HAM) Radio Testing Sessions
Saturday, March 21st, 1:00 p.m.
Get your amateur radio technician license! This free one evening class is offered by Flagler County Emergency Management. Testing sessions are usually offered soon after the class. Please register by emailing EOC@FlaglerCounty.org
Instructor Development Workshop
Tuesday – Thursday, March 24th – 26th (in Volusia, FL)
This course primarily serves to give instructors, most of whom already have years of instructional experience within their own organizations, insight into adult education principles as well as the opportunity to comment on and improve their instructional style. The course focuses on enhancing instructional skills that may be applied within DHS-certified courses, but it also discusses organization specific policies, procedures and practices.
This class is open for anyone in Florida and will be held in Volusia, FL. Please click on course link for further information: MGT-323: Instructor Development Workshop
FEMA Online Training
At your own pace
The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Emergency Management Institute offers many online training courses concerning Emergency and Disaster topics. Check out the courses at FEMA Online Training
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CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) Basic Training – The CERT program educates volunteers about disaster preparedness for the hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. The classes are on Monday and Wednesday evenings from March 23 – April 22, 2020. REGISTER today at https://www.needsconnector.com/yubarv OR call 386-597-2950 OR email us at CERT@flaglervolunteer.org. For more information check out the CERT Spring 2020 Class Flyer.
