When Texans on Mission responds to a disaster, we do so as specialized teams of trained volunteers. This event offers training in four of those specialized areas — Basic Chainsaw, Box Unit, Food Handling and Shower / Laundry. All are essential services in our TXM disaster response.
The training classes are offered 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at the Fellowship of Montgomery, 12681 FM 149, Montgomery, Texas. The classes are:
Basic Chainsaw ($12)
Food Handling (free)
Shower / Laundry (free)
If you have questions, please contact Brian Roberson at brian@fellowshipofmontgomery.
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 (tennis shoes and sneakers not permitted); no shorts or sandals. Chainsaws and safety equipment will be provided. All attendees will receive a manual. 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.
Shower/Laundry Training
Target audience: Texans on Mission DR Volunteers interested in the shower/laundry ministry.
This course provides a general overview of the purpose and function of the Shower/Laundry Ministry. It also covers the basic procedures, deployment process, and safety procedures while operating within the shower/laundry ministry including the setup and stand-down of these units. There is no fee for this training. Pre-registration online is required.