video Resources
In order to support its mission, the RDPC maintains this online library of resources related to the needs of rural first responders.
University of Findlay: RDPC Academic Partner
The All Hazards Training Center (TAHTC) at The University of Findlay provides customized education, training, and information-transfer programs that focus on environmental, safety and health (ES & H) issues as well as security management and emergency/disaster preparedness. Since its inception in 1986, the training center has trained over 125,000 people coast-to-coast and awarded academic degrees to more than 1,150 people. In 2008 alone UF trained more than 11,500 people in over 480 classes at more than 215 different locations in 20 states and Canada. Read more »
NorthWest Arkansas Community College: RDPC Academic Partner Profile
NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) and the Institute for Corporate and Public Safety (ICPS), located in the nation's fifth fastest growing metropolitan statistical area (Bentonville, Arkansas), is a comprehensive training institute working with the public and private sectors to better prepare for and respond to emergencies ranging from small fires to large mass casualty incidents. With cooperation from its three primary corporate partners, Wal-Mart, Tyson Foods, and J.B. Read more »
RDPC Overview Video
Welcome to the Rural Domestic Preparedness Consortium. We provide training and resources for emergency first responders, with an emphasis on rural areas. The RDPC has developed its courses to address situations where big city resources may not be available. Best of all, all of our training is certified by the US Department of Homeland Security and provided at no cost.
Live Response, June 24, 2009: Maritime Security
The June 24, 2009 Live Response program looks at two unique port security training programs currently offered by the University of Findlay, a member of the Rural Domestic Preparedness Consortium, and Florida State University. The program at Findlay addresses first responder training for maritime locations in rural and inland waterways using what is called the Maritime Transportation System (MTS). The curriculum takes an all-hazards approach to protect, prevent or respond to port emergencies in a terrorist attack and/or natural disaster. Read more »
Critical Infrastructure Protection
Protecting and ensuring the continuity of the critical infrastructure and key resources of the United States are essential to the nation's security, public health and safety, economic vitality, and way of life. For more information, visit www.dhs.gov/criticalinfrastructure
From: DHS
