Firefighter Training: Hurricane Planning for Small- and Mid-Sized Agencies

As hurricane season now begins, the Firefighters Support Foundation’s (FSF) newest training program is now available. Hurricane Planning  for Small- and Mid-Sized Agencies address the phases of the hurricane event and the preparatory actions that agencies should be taking during each of them. The program consists of a 30-minute video presentation and an accompanying 34-slide PowerPoint.  The presenter is August Vernon, the well-known emergency management trainer. All agencies in potential hurricane paths should be prepared in case one hits this season.

The program is free to all members of public safety and  emergency management agencies.  CLICK HERE to download a zip of the video file (265 MB) and HERE to download the PPT. Or simply watch in the player below.

Send comments and feedback about these training programs to [email protected]. Please note that some Windows users may experience problems when downloading compressed files. If you have trouble downloading any of the programs, e-mail [email protected].

About the Firefighters Support Foundation

The Firefighters Support Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit organization dedicated to assisting firefighters, emergency management, EMS, and Search & Rescue personnel perform their jobs effectively and safely.  We also set aside a portion of our funds to aid underfunded agencies and assist families of fallen firefighters.

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