Starke County Sheriff Jack Rosa recently announced that deputies and jail officers from the Starke County Sheriff’s Office, and representatives from Starke County Community Corrections trained for the first time conducting real world scenarios on the ViTra Simulator at the MAAC Center located in Valparaiso March 8 and March 15.
Continue readingStarke County EMS Personnel Continues to Work Hard During Health Pandemic
Starke County EMS personnel continue to face challenges during this health pandemic.
Continue readingStarke County EMS Reports Successful Training
Starke County EMS Director Travis Clary told the commissioners last week that EMS personnel recently took part in a two-day Tactical Combat Casualty Course (TCCC) training session that he believed to be successful.
Continue readingStarke County EMS Conducts Training Sessions
Starke County EMS Director Travis Clary told the commissioners last week that he’s conducted several training sessions with county firefighters.
Continue readingMultiple Agencies Recently Participated in Emergency Vehicle Operations Training at NJ-SP
On the last Saturday in October various law-enforcement agencies gathered in the North Judson-San Pierre High School parking lot to participate in required emergency vehicle operations training.
Continue readingStarke County EMS Director Discusses Training with First Responders
Starke County emergency responders have participated in critical training sessions over the past month.
Continue readingEMT Class to be Held in North Judson Police Department Training Center
The North Judson police officers will be able to brush up on some of their certifications while allowing Med One Mobile to utilize the Department’s training center.
Continue readingAncilla College Helps to Develop Management & Leadership Training Program
When Marshall County employers were recently interviewed on workforce development issues, it was discovered that training is one of the biggest needs for workers in the area. To help alleviate this problem, the Indiana Department of Workforce Development, Ancilla College and the Marshall County Economic Development Corporation are teaming up with local businesses to launch the Ancilla College Management and Leadership Training program such as Six Sigma Master Black Belt. Continue reading
Leadership Starke County Asking for Enrollees
Leadership Starke County is looking for a few individuals to sign-up for their classes starting in September.
Automotive Passions Turn Into Competitive Success for Knox Student
The SCILL center in Knox is touting the performance of one of its students at a state-level competition.
Automotive technology students at the jobs training center attended the SkillsUSA competition in Hammond. Knox High School student Austin Burton placed third in the regional contest, allowing him to move onto the state competition.
Pulaski County Sells K-9 Unit; Anticipates New Dog
Pulaski County has decided to start anew with its K-9 unit.
The handling officer for the dog has decided to accept a job in another county. K-9 units are often used to locate drugs or missing persons, but training them requires quite a few resources.
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K-9’s Future Brings Options for Pulaski County
Pulaski County has a few decisions to make about the future of K-9 Gil.
The handling officer for the animal has decided to accept a job in White County. The dog originally cost Pulaski County about $8-thousand with another $8-thousand for training. What to do with the K-9 Unit is now up to the discretion of the Pulaski County Commissioners.
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Pulaski County Works to Educate Voters on E-Poll Books Before Election Day
Voters interested in learning more about Election Day technology will have a chance this month at one of several community training sessions.
Weather Spotter Training Looks to Aid Local Area
Local weather enthusiasts have the chance to receive a bit of specialized training that may help keep their communities safe.
The Starke County Emergency Management Agency will be hosting Skywarn Spotter Training on Wednesday, March 2 at the Knox Fire Department on Heaton Street.
Starke County Emergency Responders Receive Overdose Training
Starke County Emergency responders are now better equipped to deliver treatment to possible overdose victims.
According to Starke County Sheriff Bill Dulin, deputies, EMT’s, and firefighters attended training earlier this month to administer Naloxone. The product is considered to be a fast-acting measure to help reverse the affects of drug overdose.
Potential Seminar Works To Give Veterans Transition Training
WorkOne in Plymouth is working to get veterans the services they need to find work and transition back to civilian life.
Interest is being gathered to help host the seminar in the area. According to a press release, WorkOne is hoping to help veterans cope with change, resume preparation, and networking.
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Emergency Services Organizations to Conduct Training Exercise
Local emergency services organizations will be conducting a training exercise on December 10th. The exercise will take place at the Knox High School between the hours of 9 a.m. and 12 p.m.
The training will consist of various departments including the Knox Police Department, Starke County Sheriff’s Department, Hamlet Police Department, and the Knox Fire Department. Also participating in the training will be Starke County EMS, Starke County Emergency Management and IU Health Starke Hospital.
Again, when you see all of the emergency personnel at the high school Saturday, this is only a training session.