This is where Texans on Mission Disaster Relief training begins. Orientation includes an introduction and overview of TXM Disaster Relief ministries, including the mission statement, history and brief overview of additional ministry opportunities within Texans on Mission. This orientation is a required for all disaster relief volunteers and is required for renewal of credentials.
TXM Disaster Relief Orientation is a pre-requisite for all other specialty training, including those offered Saturday, Sept. 20, in Kingwood. Credentials received through orientation are necessary for entry into disaster areas and are good for five years.
Students registering for Chainsaw Training should come dressed for field operations — long pants, preferably long-sleeve work shirt, work shoes or boots (sandals, tennis shoes, canvas type shoes and sneakers are not permitted); no shorts.
Sign up for the orientation and pick the specialty areas in which you'd like to serve. This will give the training and background check you need to begin delivering help, hope and healing after disasters through Texans on Mission.
Orientation or recertification is a two-step process. First, register for classes below. Second, complete a background check by clicking here.
If you have any questions before the event, please email Jerry Ickes at miataman5461@aol.com.
Specialty Training Descriptions
Basic Chainsaw Training
Target audience: Texans on Mission DR volunteers wanting chainsaw training to work with the DR Chainsaw ministry.
Basic skills on how to safely operate chainsaws while helping survivors after a disaster. Basic tree felling and bucking techniques will also be reviewed/introduced. This is a full-day course with classroom training followed by hands-on training with a chainsaw.
Students should come dressed for field operations — long pants, preferably long-sleeve work shirt, work shoes or boots (sandals, tennis shoes, canvas type shoes and sneakers are not permitted); no shorts.
Chainsaws and safety equipment will be provided. All attendees will receive a manual. Pre-registration online is required.
Disaster Relief Orientation
Introduction and overview of the Texans on Mission Disaster Relief Ministries, including the mission statement, history and brief overview of additional ministry opportunities within Texans on Mission.
This is a required orientation for all Disaster Relief Volunteers and is required for renewal of credentials. This course is a pre-requisite for all other specialty training. Credentials received through this training are necessary for entry into disaster areas and are good for five years. There is a $30.00 fee for the required background check that is collected as part of the registration process. Training is also open to youth 16 and 17 years old and are not subject to a background check and are not issued credentials. Pre-registration online is required. When you register there is a two-step process, first the background check, then for class registration.
Flood & Fire Recovery Training
Target audience: Texans on Mission DR volunteers interested in participating in the DR Flood & Fire Recovery ministry.
This class equips credentialed volunteers how to respond to survivors of floods and wildfires by using appropriate equipment and procedures to clean homes and/or remove debris. It covers work procedures, equipment operation, and personal safety issues volunteers may encounter on deployments. There is no cost for this training. Pre-registration online is required.
Food Handling Training
Target audience: Yellow Cap volunteers who want to work with a Texans on Mission DR Feeding Unit.
Basic Food Handler Class provides instruction on safely handling, preparing and serving food per the national food code as well as the Texans on Mission methods. The class also gives an insight on what to expect on deployment from a feeding unit perspective. There is no cost to the volunteer for this training. Registration online is required.
Man Lift Training
This is the Basic Man Lift class with the Rescue module added. Participants must have current Texans on Mission DR credentials and have completed the Basic Chainsaw Training class. Students must have demonstrated their ability to use a chainsaw, (i.e. can buck, limb, and drop a tree with minimal or no Blue Cap intervention).
Students should come dressed for field operations — long pants, preferably long-sleeve work shirt, work shoes or boots (sandals, tennis shoes, canvas type shoes and sneakers are not permitted); no shorts.
Approximately one week before the class starts, students registered for the Man Lift class will be sent a link by Bill Sims what will contain training for the knots you must know before you get to class.
Roofs and Ladders
This class discusses and practices safety techniques which must be considered when working off the ground, both on ladders or on rooftops. It is particularly helpful for volunteers on chainsaw teams.
Students should come dressed for field operations — long pants, preferably long-sleeve work shirt, work shoes or boots (sandals, tennis shoes, canvas type shoes and sneakers are not permitted); no shorts.