Training and skills focused on responding appropriately to short-term emergencies lasting days, and using resources you have on hand. This level includes, but is not limited to: sheltering in place, navigating to home if away, go bags, basic first aid, and situational awareness.
(minimum of 5 people to constitute a class)
Day 1- Course Schedule
8:00 am:
Welcome & Introduction to Objectives
Overview of Levels 1, 2, and 3
Water-Storage, Containers, Purification
Practical-Water Purification
Food – Nutritional needs
Health (Physical) – Exposure, Dehydration, Pharmaceuticals
Practical- Pressure bandages, Tourniquets
12:30 pm:
Lunch
HEALTH-Continued
Health (Psychological) – Fight or Flight Response, Fear, Anxiety
Communication- Networking, Modes of Communication
Practical- Family Radio Service (FRS), Citizens Band Radio (CB), Short Wave Receivers
Weapons Safety and Familiarization
Situational Awareness– Know Your Territory – Introduction to maps and navigation
Practical– Introduction to Firearms (Safe Weapons Handling)
Wrapping it all up – “Go Bags”
5:00 pm:
Debrief – Evaluations / Feedback
5:30 pm:
Depart
Resources are comprised of several categories including water, food, batteries, and other consumables.
In Level I we will teach you how to acquire, store, and manage your resources so you can use them to your advantage during a short-term emergency.
Health will cover basic first aid and hygiene supplies.
In Level I we will teach you the difference between non-life threatening and life threatening emergencies, how to treat them and seek a higher level of medical care.
Security will cover how to stay safe during short-term emergencies and possible threatening encounters.
In Level I security you will learn about family and citizen band radios, short wave receivers, basic weapons, gun safety, and situational awareness.
Training venue and optional lodging for Virginia Courses
