Emergency Response

The Calvary of Albuquerque Rapid response training conference is one of the coolest projects I've seen from Calvary for a long time.

I assume that it may be a push to get people to take some of the additional training linked to below.

Additional links

National Incident Management System
The International Critical Incident Stress Foundation

Pilfered directly from the calvary abq site.

His Presences in Crisis - Rapid Response Training
Posted: Friday, November 03, 2006

Calvary of Albuquerque is pleased to partner with Billy Graham Evangelical Association in the training and deployment of Chaplains to offer hope through Jesus Christ to those who are affected by man-made or natural disaster.

SIGN UP ONLINE!

Individuals signing up for our Rapid Response Teams will be trained to assess disaster incidents for the appropriate response and recovery services in the following capacities:

• They will assist First Responders and displaced families.


• They will provide emotional and spiritual care to support personnel and will facilitate resources for police, fire, EMS, pastoral, and other First Responders, as well as displaced families, with the goal of stabilizing needed services in response to any particular incident.


• They will provide Christ-centered intervention through prayer and sharing God's love and hope.


• They will provide trained, licensed counselors for public school systems.


• The will provide International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF) trained chaplains for First Responders.


• The will facilitate FEMA, Red Cross, and other organizations to meet the needs of First Responders and displaced families.

ANY individual regardless of age is invited to train for certification to respond at one of four levels. If you have a heart to serve, we have a need for you.

Training Sessions:

• BGEA (Billy Graham Evangelical Association training) hosted by Calvary, December 1st and 2nd.

Other Training Sessions:

• NIMS (National Incident Management System)


• ICISF (International Critical Incident Stress Foundation)

For more information on how you can get involved, please contact Jo at 344-0880 or email your questions to jo@calvaryabq.org.