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Updated March 2006

WMD, HAZMAT FIRST RESPONDER, AWARENESS LEVEL
Saturday, May 13, 2006
8:00am – 4:30pm

While fire departments are usually the agency who handle HAZMAT incidents, police officers will most likely be the first safety official on the scene. The Internet has made the plans for an improvised explosive devise (IED) available to anyone with a basic knowledge of chemistry, and Law Enforcement Officers need the skills to be able to respond to incidents involving hazardous materials, or weapons of mass destruction (WMD).

This training seminar follows the guidelines of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120(q)(6)(i) and will prepare the First Responder to safely deal with a HAZMAT or WMD incident. Seminar participants will learn what hazardous substances are, how to recognize them, and the risks associated with them. You will also gain insight into your role in an emergency response plan, including site security according to the US DOT. Participants will be able to recognize the major components of IED systems and what the appropriate response is.

Instructor Ken Paprocki is a federal trainer working in Environmental Health & Safety.

Mr. Paprocki is a Physician’s Assistant and a member of the Lorain County Drug Task Force entry team. Instructor Robert Sartschev is a Reserve Officer for the North Royalton Police department, and an instructor for the HAZMAT Tech Team.

This seminar will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2006 with registration starting at 8:00 am, the class starting promptly at 8:30 am. It will be conducted at the new Columbus Police Training Academy, 1000 N. Hague Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43204. Lunch and a tour of the academy will be provided. Seating is limited and registration must be received on or before May 6, 2006.

For more information, contact the OVPOA at 614-443-7664 or via email at info@ovpoa.org.

Please this link to get a registration form.

December 7, 1941, September 11, 2001
Two days that will live in infamy

On those two days, terrorist came to our land to try and break our spirit. But they failed 60 years ago, and they will fail again. The American spirit cannot be broken. They only strengthen our resolve.

New York police and firefighters responded to the call. And unfortunately many paid the ultimate price for doing the duty that they loved.

Auxiliary and Reserve Officers across Ohio also answered the call. Auxiliary Officers in Parma were called in to guard the Parma Court and City Hall. Columbus Reserve Officers were called in to augment the full time force in key locations.

Just as the military has been calling up reserves, law enforcement agencies will be calling up volunteer officers to help maintain a safe community. The “total force” concept that the military uses, also applies to may law enforcement agencies. When extra man-power is needed, Ohio’s volunteer officers have always been ready to lend a hand.

OVPOA is also putting out a call to our members. We need your help to keep our association active and growing. We are looking for members to serve on the Board of Trustees, work as District Directors, and write articles for our newsletter.


Now more than ever, it is important for me to say “Let’s be careful out there”.


OVPOA announces a new and exciting Insurance Program.
We can now cover Volunteer, part-time, full-time and Adminsitrative Personnel with Disability and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance Check out our new Insurance page at OVPOA Insurance Programs

For more information, contact info@OVPOA.org