Summary
Highlights
Industrial Safety and Training Services (ISTS) uses 'The City of Yurt Buil' tabletop exercise to train public and private sectors in incident command and management. This training covers a variety of emergencies such as severe weather, chemical releases, confined space emergencies, and major fires, with a focus on preparing teams for real-world incidents.
The training adheres to standards from Homeland Security, Department of Labor, EPA, and Coast Guard. It is offered in 8, 16, or 24-hour durations and covers handling reportable quantity spills, natural disasters like tornadoes and earthquakes, and worst-case scenarios. Participants learn about evacuation vs. sheltering in place and the incident command structure, including roles like operations, logistics, and safety.
Tabletop exercises allow participants to practice incident management without real-world risks. The training also includes the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Hazmat tiered system, teaching how to handle Level 1, 2, and 3 Hazmat incidents. This aligns with the 2003 presidential declaration for widespread incident command training.
The training is ideal for health departments, hospitals, emergency management, fire services, law enforcement, EMS, and Public Works. The simulated city includes fire stations, a city hall, public works, and industrial settings. ISTS facilitators instruct students on their roles using a vest system to identify incident commanders and other key personnel.
Participants gather around the table to manage simulated incidents, focusing on containing and cleaning up hazardous situations, evacuating areas, and coordinating responses. The exercise emphasizes the importance of private industry and emergency responders training together to foster better collaboration and more efficient responses during actual emergencies.
ISTS offers 8, 16, and 24-hour tabletop training programs, typically split between classroom instruction and hands-on tabletop exercises. For more information, interested parties can contact Industrial Safety and Training Services at 502-716-8985 or visit their website at www.istsky.com.