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Register for Basic NET Training

Thanks for your interest! Please fill out the form below to sign up for basic NET training.

(If you're already a NET member, please see the Training forum for information about advanced training.)

Basic NET training consists of 25 hours of emergency response training, including a final written and practical exercise. It is available free of charge to anyone who lives or works in Portland and is of at least 14 years or more in age. Attendance of all classes is required in order to complete the program. Classes are generally held one weeknight a week for 8 weeks. You can find more information about the NET program on this site. The course syllabus is as follows:

Session #1: DISASTER AWARENESS, HAZARD MITIGATION, NET CONCEPT
  • Disaster Awareness
  • Personal, Family and Work Place Preparedness
  • Neighborhood Preparedness and NETs
Session #2: UTILITY CONTROL, FIRE SUPPRESSION, HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
  • Gas, Electricity, Water--When to Shut Off and How
  • Fire Chemistry and Extinguishers--Types and Use
  • Hazardous Materials in the Home and Workplace
  • Personal Safety Review
Session #3: DISASTER MEDICINE (I)
  • Recognition and Treatment of Life-Threatening Injuries
  • Medical Triage--How to Decide Who to Treat and When
Session #4: DISASTER MEDICINE (II)
  • Secondary Patient Assessment
  • Treatment of Common Injuries
  • Setting Up a Medical Treatment Area
  • Public Health Considerations--Hygiene, Bloodborne Pathogens
Session #5 LIGHT SEARCH & RESCUE (I)
  • Earthquake Effects on Different Types of Construction
  • Visual Assessment of Damaged Buildings
  • Search Techniques
Session #6: LIGHT SEARCH & RESCUE (II)
  • Rescue Techniques
  • Patient Transport
  • Personal Safety Review
Session #7: TEAM RESPONSE AND MANAGEMENT
  • Disaster Psychology for Victims and Rescuers
  • NET Team Management
  • NETs in Action--Tabletop Exercise
Session #8: FINAL EXERCISE
  • Disaster Medical Triage and Treatment
  • Visual Damage Assessment
  • Fire Extinguishment
  • Urban Search Techniques
  • Cribbing & Victim Extrication


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