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    HURONIA WEST FIRST RESPONDERS (FIRE/EMS) TO RECEIVE ENHANCED COLLABORATIVE TRAINING

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    (WASAGA BEACH, SPRINGWATER AND CLEARVIEW TOWNSHIP, ON) – On February 18, 2025, the Huronia West OPP and emergency services have launched a series of collaborative training sessions designed to enhance inter-agency cooperation and improve first responder capabilities in assisting injured officers. These sessions will focus on officer safety and equipment familiarization, vehicle extrication, hazardous material awareness, and additional resources.

    The training will cover several key areas:

    Officer Safety and Equipment Familiarization: This training will equip first responders with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and effectively assist injured officers. 

    Sessions will cover:

    ·      Proper procedures for removing officer equipment such as vests, helmets, and other personal protective gear, addressing vest design, fastener types, and potential entanglement hazards.

    ·      In-depth understanding of the types and locations of equipment carried by officers, including duty belts, holsters, and other gear that may impede medical access or pose hazards during rescue operations.

    Vehicle Extrication: Working alongside Fire and EMS personnel, participants will develop and implement best practices for extricating injured officers from police vehicles. This will involve:

    ·      Joint training exercises to practice vehicle extrication techniques, including the use of specialized equipment such as hydraulic cutters and spreaders, while considering the specific design and safety features of OPP vehicles.

    Hazardous Material Awareness: This module will address potential hazards encountered by first responders in OPP vehicles, such as flares, firearms, and ammunition. Training will include:

    ·      Navigating a police vehicle, recognizing potential hazards and their secure storage locations.

    ·      Identifying and mitigating potential hazards posed by other materials carried by officers.

    Additional Resources: First responders will be familiarized with the OPP Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) program for individuals in crisis, enhancing inter-agency collaboration and improving mental health support within the community.

    These collaborative training sessions are expected to significantly enhance inter-agency cooperation, improving officer safety by empowering first responders to effectively assist injured officers. The goal is to create a more effective and efficient emergency response system within the Huronia West region. 

    The Huronia West OPP is committed to serving our province, including the Town of Wasaga Beach and the Townships of Springwater and Clearview. If you have any information about crime in our community, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. You will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.

    The Ontario Provincial Police is committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities.

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