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Registration | VMTV Ireland | Hostile Environment Training | January 2025

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Course Description & Schedule

The course is designed to cater for all levels of knowledge, as well as being progressive; it is not designed to catch you out in any way. We want to work together with you, to teach you some subjects, remind you of others and enhance your knowledge to operate more safely in some of the more challenging situations you may find yourselves.  Our aim is to give you the confidence and skills to reduce your risks no matter what your background and expertise.

Please see below the contents of your training day

VMTV Hostile Environment Awareness Training schedule

TIMINGSCONTENT
 Arrival and registration
0930Course Introduction Instructor introduction and background – VMTV staff introductions Outline of the course.
0935 – 1045Overview of Current Domestic Hostile Incidents Realistic reflection on current trends/patterns and the implications/ pressures for media personnel covering the major Public Order Situations in the current environment. Consider incidents in Covid protests, Pre-Planning what can go wrong Introduction to PPE & when to wear. First Aid Kits
1045 – 1100Coffee Break
1100 – 1230Personal Conflict Management Public Order
Diffusing aggressive situations, public disorder, dealing with crowds/ police tactics.
1230 – 1300Lunch
1300 – 1400Introduction to Surveillance Methods to detect and what to do if you suspect professional surveillance
1400 – 1500 Personal Safety Considerations Situational Awareness of personal safety relating to travel, hotels & methods to   reduce risk.
1515 – 1530 Coffee Break
1530 – 1645Emergency Trauma Management Domestic First aid techniques & Trauma Management in Crowds
1700Course Completion
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