| The HEAT program began in 1995. Since the program began, hundreds of participants have learned about the City's emergency organization and have received the 20-hour training. The training, which consists of 4 classes, covers safety, awareness, preparation, utility control and fire suppression, basic medical care, damage assessment, light search and rescue, communications, terrorism awareness, and HEAT team management. Each participant receives a student manual, safety helmet and vest, and graduation certificate. The fee of $25 per person or $40 per couple covers the cost of materials. More individuals belonging to schools, churches, businesses, and other community organizations are being assembled to take the HEAT training or are being targeted for training in an attempt to have every neighborhood in the City with a functioning civilian disaster emergency response team. |
