This is a FULL day program
The Connecticut Region 1 Active Shooter/Hostile Event Response - TECC Course is based on the Principles of Guidelines provided by the Committee for Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (C-TECC) and meets the goals & objectives outlined by the Education & Training Committee of the CT EMS Advisory Board for medical response during dynamic incidents.
This program provides foundational response & medical care education during dynamic incidents for public safety personnel (Police, EMS, Fire, Public Safety & Hospital E/D staff) including the principles of Rescue Task Force (RTF) operations.
Funding for the ASHE/TECC Course is made possible by the Connecticut DESPP/DEMHS Region 1 Emergency Planning Team.
This program is being hosted by the Town of Darien and its response agencies.
This program is restricted to active CT Region 1 public safety personnel who have the authorization of their service chief or Training Division to participate in this program.
The Connecticut Region 1 ASHE/TECC Course combines classroom and scenario education, requiring participants to work in low light, physically strenuous conditions requiring bending, kneeling, running, lifting, and carrying. Students will participate in simulation exercises with low light, loud background noise, and austere conditions.
By registering, students attest to their physical and mental ability to operate and perform in these types of conditions. The Lead Program Instructor has the ability and authority to limit or restrict student participation at any time during the program.
ALL PARTICIPANTS-
Safety is the number 1 priority! Absolutely no weapons will be allowed anywhere within the venue or on the training grounds during simulation exercises or skill stations. This includes firearms, Taser/Conducted Electrical Weapons, chemical, and edged weapons.
Participants who have a cold or are sick: Please take a future class.
Program requirements for all students:
Lunch/Snacks/Water Bottle! This program will be a full day with few breaks.
Nitrile Gloves (6 pairs)
Notebook/Tablet/Computer for notes
Pen
Appropriate, laced-over-the-ankle footwear
Duty uniform with a belt (No shorts/No jeans)
Agency uniform/ T-shirt/Sweatshirt/Job Shirt
Weather appropriate outerwear
ANSI Safety goggles/glasses
Hair must be kept above the collar and secured
Baseball style or "jungle" hat for outdoors (no hats in the classroom)
Flashlight
Ear protection
Duty belt (Blue guns & holster will be provided for LE)
Optional:
Department ballistic protection (Carrier/Plates/Helmet)
Knee pads (Highly recommended)
Department-specific carrying devices
Department Specialty Patient Care equipment (Triage/Hemorrhage Control Bags, Blow-out Bags, IFAK)
