SLRF - Introduction to Civil Protection training

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Aim of Course
To promote awareness of the multi-agency civil protection arrangements in Surrey and the requirements under the Civil Contingencies Act (CCA) 2004.

Objectives

  • Gain an understanding of Integrated Emergency Management including the Surrey Community Risk Register
  • Identify Category 1 and 2 responders and their duties under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004.
  • Raise general awareness of the roles & responsibilities of responding agencies
  • Identify issues for delegates in responding to a major incident including dealing with vulnerable people and faith considerations
  • Highlight the need for accurate log keeping.
  • Raise general awareness of the importance of Business Continuity
  • Outline key recovery considerations

Target Audience
This course is designed as a foundation for those with an involvement in planning, responding or recovering from an incident. It is a tailored course intended to provide a comprehensive overview of why emergency planning is so essential and how the Surrey LRF partnership co-operates in order to deliver an effective multi-agency planning and response to incidents happening in, or affecting, Surrey. It is relevant to officers of all levels from all agencies looking for an introduction to emergency planning in Surrey.

Officers working within organisations responsible for liaising with the media, their own staff, the public and those roles requiring an oversight of the LRF multi-agency requirements.

This training is delivered by SLRF and open to its members. Each Surrey Borough contributes to Surrey's Local Resilience Forum (SLRF). Part of this contribution is delivered through supporting training for Surrey responders. In most cases there is no charge per attendee for training, although some courses, such as those requiring external trainers or venues, there can be an additional cost per delegate.

Pre-reading material will be sent with Joining Instructions. You may also be required to use your own work or personal smartphone during the course as part of the exercises. This will involve the use of Kahoot (an online quiz) and Mentimeter. Please note that if you are not able to utilise a smartphone, you will still be able to attend the course.