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Medical section meeting April 16, 2003 at 9:30 am at the Michigan State Police, Hazardous Materials Training Center. For more information, click here.

MUSAR training on the Fire Trax accountability system Monday April 28, 2003 at HMTC in Lansing, Michigan. See discussion forum for details.

Message from Lt. Kevin Cook on March 16, 2003 at 11:49 PM.

The MUSAR trench rescue committee would like to announce the Trench Technician program.

The class will be held in Howell Michigan at the Operating Engineer training center.

Prerequisite for the class is MUSAR or Michigan State University (MSU) trench operations or equivalent.

Dates for the program are May 12-16 2003

Cost is based on the number of students:

18 students will be $695.00
24 students will be $645.00
30 students will be $595.00

Please go to the MUSAR web site at www.musar.org for more information.

This program meets and exceeds NFPA 1006 and 1670. The class is very heavy in hands on with very little time spent in the classroom. Students will be doing "T", "L", deep, ISO systems, trench boxs, heavy lifting, heavy equipment tie offs, excavation shoring, and other topics.

For any questions, contact Kevin Cook at +1-517-202-9402. For questions about payment for the class, contact Tony Garcia at the Michigan Hazardous Materials Training Center at +1-517-322-1853.

Kevin Cook
Lt. Ann Arbor Fire Department/MUSAR Trench Committee chair

MUSAR is a Non-Profit 501(c)3 Funded Organization working in cooperation with the fire service, local emergency management, the Michigan Department of State Police and private sector agencies. MUSAR's role is to provide a statewide capability for specialized response to structural collapse emergencies and incidents requiring specialized training in search and rescue. Michigan Urban Search and Rescue is prepared to respond with specialized resources to assist your jurisdiction.

TASK FORCE: Search, Rescue, Medical, and Technical personnel and equipment capable of long-term operations at large and catastrophic collapse incidents. 

STRIKE FORCE: A streamlined version of the Task Force, designed for immediate response and up to 24-hour operations.

SEARCH TEAMS: Collapse trained Canine and Technical (electronic) Search Teams experienced in searching voids, debris, and sheltered areas.

RESCUE TEAMS: Rescue personnel and equipment capable of providing emergency shoring and victim extrication from collapsed structures.TECHNICAL ADVISORS: Personnel trained in urban search and rescue, capable of advising you in proper use of building collapse rescue strategy tactics. Next MUSAR Technical Team Meeting
Wednesday, April 9, 2003 6:00 PM at the offices of St Andrews Episcopal Church in Jackson, Michigan. Contact: Tom Ferguson, P.E. C/S Engineer, Commonwealth Associates, Inc., Technical Team Manager, Telephone: 1-989-429-1595, for further meeting information.

MEDICAL TEAM: Designed to provide the hospital's emergency room out in the field, this team is equipped with advanced life support systems at rescue sites.

WHAT TO DO:

1. Isolate the collapse area.
2. Limit entry to collapse trained personnel only.
3. Provide medical care to the injured that are outside of the hazardous area.
4. Call for assistance - secondary collapse and other hazards may not be apparent