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SUMMARY:Ready for the Rare: HCID Skills for EMS & Hospital Response
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URL:https://westcentralems.com/event/ready-for-the-rare-hcid-skills-for-ems-hospital-response/
LOCATION:Ringdahl Ambulance Fergus Falls\, 214 E Junius Ave\, Fergus Falls\, MN\, 56537\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Training
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SUMMARY:Management Conference
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://westcentralems.com/event/management-conference/
LOCATION:Perham Lakeside Golf Course\, 2727 450th St\, Perham\, MN\, 56573\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminars,Training,WCEMS Events
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SUMMARY:Management Conference
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URL:https://westcentralems.com/event/management-conference-2/
LOCATION:Perham Lakeside Golf Course\, 2727 450th St\, Perham\, MN\, 56573\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminars,Training,WCEMS Events
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SUMMARY:Community Naloxone Training (Virtual)
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URL:https://westcentralems.com/event/community-naloxone-training-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Community,Education,Training
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260406
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260407
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SUMMARY:Critical Incident Stress Management Training
DESCRIPTION:Team Training for Public Safety Agencies \nPrepared. Peer-Driven. Operationally Appropriate Support After Critical Incidents. \nWhy CISM Matters in Public Safety\nFire\, EMS\, and law enforcement personnel are routinely exposed to high-stress and high-impact incidents. Without a structured\, peer-based response\, agencies risk:\nIncreased burnout and absenteeism\n*Declining morale and retention\n*Operational disruption after critical incidents\n*Increased liability and workers’ compensation claims \nA properly trained Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Team provides agencies with a proactive\, structured approach to supporting personnel following critical events—without crossing into clinical care. \nWhat CISM Is — and What It Is NOT\nCISM IS\n✔ Peer-based support\n✔ Confidential and non-disciplinary\n✔ Operationally focused\n✔ Designed specifically for public safety\n✔ A best-practice response after critical incidents \nCISM IS NOT\n✖ Therapy or counseling\n✖ Mental health treatment\n✖ Mandatory participation\n✖ A replacement for professional clinical care \nCISM helps stabilize personnel after critical incidents and provides appropriate pathways for further support when needed. \nWho Should Be Trained\n*Firefighters\n*EMTs & Paramedics\n*Law Enforcement Officers\n*Supervisors & Command Staff\n*Dispatchers\n*Rescue & Emergency Response Personnel \nTraining is appropriate for peer responders\, supervisors\, and agency leadership. \nIncidents That May Trigger CISM\n*Line-of-duty deaths or serious injuries\n*Pediatric fatalities\n*Officer-involved shootings\n*Mass casualty incidents\n*Suicide or traumatic deaths\n*Any event with significant emotional or operational impact \nWhat This Training Provides\n✔ How to establish an in-house CISM Team\n✔ Roles and responsibilities of peer responders\n✔ Defusing and debriefing structures\n✔ Supervisor and command staff guidance\n✔ Scene leadership considerations\n✔ Confidentiality and ethical boundaries\n✔ Referral pathways and follow-up support\n✔ Policy and documentation guidance \nThis course is peer-driven\, structured\, and designed to protect both personnel and the agency. \nVirtual or In-Person: In-Person\nArea: Regional\nVenue: Shooting Star Casino
URL:https://westcentralems.com/event/critical-incident-stress-management-training/
LOCATION:777 South Casnio Rd\, 777 South Casino Rd\, Mahnomen\, Minnesota\, 56557
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:Rothsay Fire and Rescue Annual Pancake Feed
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URL:https://westcentralems.com/event/rothsay-fire-and-rescue-annual-pancake-feed/
LOCATION:Rothsay Fire Hall 455 Center Street N Rothsay Mn\, 455 Center Street N\, Rothsay\, Minnesota
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
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SUMMARY:Campbell Fire and Rescue Steak and Fish Fry
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URL:https://westcentralems.com/event/campbell-fire-and-rescue-steak-and-fish-fry/
LOCATION:Campbell Community Center
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SUMMARY:Critical Conversations in EMS
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nVirtual or In-Person: Virtual\nArea: Local\nVenue: Online
URL:https://westcentralems.com/event/critical-conversations-in-ems/
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:Heartsaver CPR AED and First Aid
DESCRIPTION:Heartsaver CPR AED and First Aid \nVirtual or In-Person: In-Person\nArea: Regional\nVenue: Class will be held at the Emergency Services Building in Perham; 525 West Main Street at 5:30pm\nPark on the 6th Ave side of the building; go in the Training Center door\, class will be held upstairs. \nSign up on our website at www.lakescountryedu.com\nContact us at 218-298-2482 or email lakescountryedu@gmail.com
URL:https://westcentralems.com/event/heartsaver-cpr-aed-and-first-aid/
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T190000
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SUMMARY:Donnelly Fire/Rescue Department
DESCRIPTION:Donnelly Fire/Rescue Department Fish Fry March 27\, 2026 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM\nCity Hall Donnelly\, MN 56235 \nVirtual or In-Person: In-Person\nArea: Local\nVenue: Annual Fish Fry Fundraiser (Location Donnelly City Hall)
URL:https://westcentralems.com/event/donnelly-fire-rescue-department/
LOCATION:Donnelly City Offices\, 107 W 3rd Street\, Donnelly\, Minnesota\, 56235
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
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SUMMARY:Foxhome Fire Department Pancake Feed
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URL:https://westcentralems.com/event/foxhome-fire-department-pancake-feed/
LOCATION:Foxhome Community Center\, 303 Main Street\, Foxhome\, Minnesota\, 56543
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T210000
DTSTAMP:20260227T163113Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T163113Z
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SUMMARY:Astera Health EMS Night
DESCRIPTION:Hybrid EMS Education \nVirtual or In-Person: Both\nArea: Regional\nVenue: KARVONEN’S FUNERAL HOME\, 419 2nd St NE\, Wadena\, MN 56482 \nContact Tom Krueger to register: thomas.krueger@asterahealth.org
URL:https://westcentralems.com/event/astera-health-ems-night/
LOCATION:KARVONEN’S FUNERAL HOME 419 2nd St NE\, Wadena\, MN 56482
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T210000
DTSTAMP:20260217T183810Z
CREATED:20260217T182433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T183810Z
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SUMMARY:Pediatric Education
DESCRIPTION:THESE TRAININGS ARE INTENDED TO\nINCREASE CONFIDENCE AND SKILLS\nCOMPETENCY WHEN RESPONDING TO\nPEDIATRIC CALLS WITH HANDS-ON\nPEDIATRIC SIMULATION SCENARIOS.\nIT IS DESIGNED FOR PRE-HOSPITAL AND\nHOSPITAL-BASED PROVIDERS (FIRST\nRESPONDERS- NURSES).\nSPACE IS LIMITED. REGISTRATIONS ARE\nBEING ACCEPTED ON A FIRST-COME\nFIRST-SERVE BASIS.\nEMS CEUS WILL BE PROVIDED ALONG\nWITH FOOD AND BEVERAGES \nVirtual or In-Person: In-Person\nArea: Regional\nVenue: Barnesville Event Center\, 102 2nd St SE Barnesville Mn 56514
URL:https://westcentralems.com/event/pediatric-education/
LOCATION:Barnesville Event Center\, 102 2nd St SE\, Barnesville\, Minnesota\, 56557\, United States
CATEGORIES:WCEMS Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T203000
DTSTAMP:20260206T195935Z
CREATED:20260206T184821Z
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SUMMARY:BLS CPR
DESCRIPTION:BLS CPR \nVirtual or In-Person: In-Person\nArea: Regional\nVenue: Class held at the Emergency Services Building in Perham at 525 West Main St.\nYou will park on 6th Ave and go in the “Training Center” door. \nSign up on our website at www.lakescountryedu.com \nContact us directly at 218-298-2482 or email lakescountryedu@gmail.com
URL:https://westcentralems.com/event/bls-cpr/
CATEGORIES:Education
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