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    Emergency Response & Climbing Aerial Resc.

    • February 19, 2010
    • 8:00 AM
    • February 20, 2010
    • 4:00 PM
    • Tribble Mill Park, 2125 Tribble Mill Parkway, Lawrenceville GA, 30045
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    Emergency Response & Climbing Aerial Rescue

    Tribble Mill Park
    2125 Tribble Mill Parkway
    Lawrenceville GA, 30045


    See detailed seminar information below

    Friday, February 19, 2010
     8:00 am - 4:30pm
    Seminar Day 1 Cost $ 60.00

    Saturday, February 20, 2010
    8:00 am - 4:30pm
    Hands on Instruction
    [Limited to 20 participants]
    Seminar Day 2 Cost $ 80.00
    (Feb 20th Participants must have
    attended the Feb 19 Seminar
    )

    Both Days Cost $140.00

    Instructors
    Phillip Kelley and Odis Sisk

    Sign up by calling toll free:  888-652-9116
    Or online at www.northamericantrainingsolutions.com

    ISA Certified Arborists earn 6.5 ISA CEUs

    Main Topics
    •  Work Plan and Site Assessment
    •  Emergency Response Protocol
    •  Scene Safety
    •  Establishment of Communications
    •  Victim Assessment
    •  First Aid Kit
    •  EMS Assistance
    •  Electricity
    •  Hazards to Rescuer
    •  Tree Climber Extraction
    •  Climbing System Forces and Terms
    •  Rescuer Access and Positioning
    •  Spar Rescue
    •  Open Canopy
    •  Trapped or Pinned
    •  Evacuation / Extrication Kits and Tools
    February 19th

    This seminar will consist of Emergency Response and Climbing Aerial Rescue protocols and techniques as they pertain to the Arboriculture Industry. The demonstrations will be performed in trees with and without canopy’s. The infield environment will allow participants to view and evaluate rescue scenarios relevant to common work related practices. The techniques, equipment and protocols demonstrated will aid tree climbers of all levels, safety professionals, rescue professionals, company owners and sales officials.

    February 20th

    This Hands On Class will consist of Emergency Response and Climbing Aerial Rescue protocols and techniques as they pertain to the Arboriculture Industry. Participants will practice skills/techniques observed on Feb 19th in trees with and without canopies. The infield environment will allow attendees to perform and evaluate rescue scenarios relevant to common work related practices. The techniques, equipment and protocols demonstrated will aid tree climbers of all levels, safety professionals and rescue professionals. Climbers will be closely monitored to maintain a safe educational environment. To maintain an efficient instructor to student ratio this class will be limited to 20 participants. The participants must attend the Seminar on Feb 19th to participate on Feb 20th. Participants must supply their own P.P.E and basic climbing equipment. All equipment will be inspected for compliance with Industry Standards.

    Georgia Arborist Association


    Email:  info@georgiaarborist.org
    Phone:  (404) 913-1422
    Address:  GAA ~ P.O. Box 2516, Decatur GA 30031

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