IOSA 2020 TRAINING CALENDAR
May 16 & 17, 2020: Two Day Wildlife Response
Where: Friday Harbor, San Juan Island / Exact location TBD
Time: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (exact timing may shift with ferry schedules, etc.)
What: This two-day introductory Wildlife Response Training provides an overview of oiled wildlife response with an emphasis on preparing volunteers to understand how they can help when wildlife is impacted. The training will focus on the context and phasing of an oiled wildlife response, how to assess if an animal is oiled, and how to capture oiled wildlife. The training will discuss specific safety issues involved in handling or working with oiled wildlife; building an understanding of the response process and provides trainees with the basic skills necessary to support a wildlife response. The first day of the training is lecture and discussion in the classroom with a second day of field exercises. The training will provide opportunities for discussion of current and best practice methods.
Who should attend: San Juan County residents who want to volunteer with IOSA. Should be physically fit, able to work for long periods outside in inclement weather, be able to work and move in and around boats, and should enjoy working as part of a team.
Instructor: Focus Wildlife, Inc. staff
May 18-20, 2020: 24HR HAZWOPER
Where: Friday Harbor, San Juan Island / Exact location TBD
Time: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM PM (exact timing may shift with ferry schedules, etc.)
What: This three day course is the highest level of hazardous materials training offered to IOSA volunteers. Course is intended for dedicated volunteers who have interest, stamina, and ability to be involved in on the water response operations. Course is intended to provide information to class participants about the hazards of working with or around hazardous chemicals, including petroleum products. There is a heavy focus on responder safety, practical know how, and lessons learned from accidents across the world.
Who should attend: Current or future IOSA volunteers or staff/volunteers from key partner agencies and organizations. This is not a good class for someone just wanting to learn more, or exploring the possibility of getting involved. The class is for those who are committed to volunteering and helping with spill response at a more robust level. All IOSA volunteers should be physically fit, able to work for long periods outside in inclement weather, be able to work and move in and around boats, and should enjoy working as part of a team.
Instructor: Brian Johnson, DH Environmental
May 20, 2020: 8HR HAZWOPER REFRESHER
Where: Friday Harbor, San Juan Island / Exact location TBD
Time: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM PM (exact timing may shift with ferry schedules, etc.)
What: This one day course is intended to provide information to class participants about the hazards of working with or around hazardous chemicals, including petroleum products. The class is designed to supply the annual refresher all HAZWOPER certified volunteers need to keep their current qualifications active as per Federal and State regulations. It will be focused oil spill response. If you are interested and new to HAZWOPER, this is the initial 8 hour training needed for everyone to meet the “first responder operations level” and is the basic level of training to be an IOSA spill response volunteer.
Who should attend: Current or future IOSA volunteers or staff/volunteers from key partner agencies and organizations. This class is a good choice for first time volunteers or those just plugging back into IOSA after a layoff. All IOSA volunteers should be physically fit, able to work for long periods outside in
Instructor: Brian Johnson
October 12, 2020: 8HR HAZWOPER
Where: Orcas Island / Exact location TBD
Time: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM PM (exact timing may shift with ferry schedules, etc.)
What: This one day course is intended to provide information to class participants about the hazards of working with or around hazardous chemicals, including petroleum products. The class is designed to supply the annual refresher all HAZWOPER certified volunteers need to keep their current qualifications active as per Federal and State regulations. It will be focused oil spill response. If you are interested and new to HAZWOPER, this is the initial 8 hour training needed for everyone to meet the “first responder operations level” and is the basic level of training to be an IOSA spill response volunteer.
Who should attend: Current or future IOSA volunteers or staff/volunteers from key partner agencies and organizations. This class is a good choice for first time volunteers or those just plugging back into IOSA after a layoff. All IOSA volunteers should be physically fit, able to work for long periods outside in
Instructor: Brian Johnson
October 13, 2020: 8HR HAZWOPER
Where: Lopez Island / Exact location TBD
Time: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM PM (exact timing may shift with ferry schedules, etc.)
What: This one day course is intended to provide information to class participants about the hazards of working with or around hazardous chemicals, including petroleum products. The class is designed to supply the annual refresher all HAZWOPER certified volunteers need to keep their current qualifications active as per Federal and State regulations. It will be focused oil spill response. If you are interested and new to HAZWOPER, this is the initial 8 hour training needed for everyone to meet the “first responder operations level” and is the basic level of training to be an IOSA spill response volunteer.
Who should attend: Current or future IOSA volunteers or staff/volunteers from key partner agencies and organizations. This class is a good choice for first time volunteers or those just plugging back into IOSA after a layoff. All IOSA volunteers should be physically fit, able to work for long periods outside in
Instructor: Brian Johnson
October 14, 2020: 8HR HAZWOPER
Where: Friday Harbor, San Juan Island / Exact location TBD
Time: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM PM (exact timing may shift with ferry schedules, etc.)
What: This one day course is intended to provide information to class participants about the hazards of working with or around hazardous chemicals, including petroleum products. The class is designed to supply the annual refresher all HAZWOPER certified volunteers need to keep their current qualifications active as per Federal and State regulations. It will be focused oil spill response. If you are interested and new to HAZWOPER, this is the initial 8 hour training needed for everyone to meet the “first responder operations level” and is the basic level of training to be an IOSA spill response volunteer.
Who should attend: Current or future IOSA volunteers or staff/volunteers from key partner agencies and organizations. This class is a good choice for first time volunteers or those just plugging back into IOSA after a layoff. All IOSA volunteers should be physically fit, able to work for long periods outside in
Instructor: Brian Johnson
