ESS Training Bootcamp

The City of Dawson Creek in conjunction with the Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness is providing a
3 day ESS BOOTCAMP from July 29-July 31.

If you are only able to attend one session, please register for Day 1, or complete the pre-requisites online:
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-management/local-emergency-programs/em-training-program/ess-courses

Course Descriptions and Dates
Location: Mercer Hall, Ovintiv Centre
Course time: 8:30-4:30

Saturday, July 29:

EMRG – 1600 Introduction to Emergency Support Services*
EMRG – 1610 Introduction to Reception Centres*

Sunday, July 30:

EMRG – 1615 Registration and Referrals
- (Day 1 courses are pre-requisites to this training)

Monday, July 31:

EMRG – 1620 Evacuee Registration and Assistance (ERA Tool)
- (Day 1 & 2 are pre-requisites to this training)

1. First name

2. Last name

3. Phone number

4. Email address This question requires a valid email address.

5. Do you represent a community organization? If so, please provide it's name below.

6. Requirements to become an ESS Volunteer include the following. Do you confirm that you are 18+ years of age, and can pass a criminal record check?
If no, please call Chelsea Mottishaw as there are other ways in which you can assist.

7. Birthdate (DD/MM/YYYY)

Course Descriptions and Dates

If you are only able to attend one session, please register for Day 1, or complete the pre-requisites online:
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-management/local-emergency-programs/em-training-program/ess-courses

Location: Mercer Hall, Ovintiv Centre
Course time: 8:30-4:30

Saturday, July 29:

EMRG – 1600 Introduction to Emergency Support Services*
- Learn the basic concepts and structure of Emergency Support Services (ESS) in British Columbia. Assess your readiness to be an ESS volunteer, and explore the duties of an ESS responder. This course is a prerequisite for all other ESS courses.
EMRG – 1610 Introduction to Reception Centres*
- Learn about the basic functions of a reception centre during emergencies or disasters. This course covers the fundamentals for ESS responders who may be called upon to work in, or support the activities at a reception centre.

Sunday, July 30:

EMRG – 1615 Registration and Referrals
- (Day 1 courses are pre-requisites to this training)
- This course is essential for all ESS workers and volunteers who will be processing digital and/or paper-based registration and referrals. During the course, students will learn foundational policy and procedures of the registration and referral functions; and engage in interactive learning opportunities for applied individual and group practice.

Monday, July 31:

EMRG – 1620 Evacuee Registration and Assistance (ERA Tool)
- (Day 1 & 2 are pre-requisites to this training)
- This course is for ESS responder (tier 1) users of British Columbia's Evacuee Registration & Assistance (ERA) tool. Participants will learn the evacuee search and registration features of the tool. The course will provide technical training through software simulations, allowing for training to occur before receiving user access to ERA.

8. Register me for the following...

Space Cell	Yes	No
Day 1 - Foundations	Day 1 - Foundations: Yes	Day 1 - Foundations: No
Day 2 - Registration and Referrals	Day 2 - Registration and Referrals: Yes	Day 2 - Registration and Referrals: No
Day 3 - ERA for First Responders	Day 3 - ERA for First Responders: Yes	Day 3 - ERA for First Responders: No

9. If you have registered for Day 3, do you have a laptop you can bring? If no, you can still register. This is to understand IT needs for the event.