Required Annual DMFD Citizen Corps Training  When: October 1 through December 31, 201XXXXXXX Where: Please visit the Training page of the website for links to the training modules, (scroll down to REQUIRED TRAINING). Description: Required Training must be satisfactorily completed to maintain affiliation with the Daisy Mountain Fire Department Citizen Corps program. Training for the following calendar year, may be started as early as October 1st but must be completed no later than December 31st of the prior year. Failure to complete required training within required time-frames could result in termination from the program. Should you later decide to again become affiliated with the Daisy Mountain Fire Department you will be required to start the entire application process over again. In addition to the training requirement, there is a minimum participation requirement of at least 4 hours a month, averaged over the calendar year. Contact: Paul Schickel 623-695-1424 or Paul.Schickel@DMFD.org if you have questions. America's PrepareAthon BE SMART. TAKE PART. PREPARE.  America's PrepareAthon! is a grassroots campaign for action to increase community preparedness and resilience. Join others around the country to practice your preparedness! When: TBA Time: TBA Location: TBD August is Drowning Impact Awareness Month Get Prepared with a FREE CPR Class When: Thursday, August 16, 2018 from 6pm – 10pm Description: In partnership with the Drowning Prevention Coalition of Arizona and Salt River Project, Daisy Mountain Fire & Medical is offering a free CPR and AED class. Utilizing the American Safety and Health Institute's Community and Workplace curriculum and certified instructors, this class is partially lecture and partially practical (hands-on). Completion of the course requires students to demonstrate proficiency on mannequins while on the floor and a short written test. Satisfactory completion of the course entitles you to a certificate valid for two years from date of completion. Registration is required. Space is limited, maximum of twenty students. This class will emphasize the ABC's of Water Safety A-Adult Supervision - The adult must watch swimmers with their eyes and not be doing anything else! B-Barrier - A locked fence around a pool or a closed lid on a toilet or a closed door leading to the bathroom. C- Classes - Take a class so you are better prepared and know what to do in case of an emergency. Swim Lessons, CPR training, and Babysitter training are all great classes. For a look at what it's like for Daisy Mountain Firefighters to respond to a drowning CLICK HERE Register for the event: Copy and paste this link into your browser: https://goo.gl/CQxrCC Contact: Please contact Paul Schickel at 623-465-7400 x202 or Paul.Schickel@DMFD.org if you have questions or you'd like to schedule this class, or any of our other classes for your group of eight or more. Anthem Days When: Sat March 25, 2017 10am – 4pm & Sun March 26, 2017 10am – 4pm  Description: Anthem residents and visitors from across the Valley enjoy perfect weather and the premier showcase of the community. This free, family-friendly event includes a business expo (an Anthem Days signature highlight that showcases the business community and its products and services), craft vendors, egg hunt, carnival, food vendors and live entertainment. The event is open to the public. Admission and parking are free. CERT will be providing First Aid and discussing Disaster Preparedness with visitors. Wear your CERT uniform. You can either bring food and drinks or purchase onsite. Register for the event. Copy and paste this link into your browser: https://goo.gl/7JlVeB More info at: http://www.onlineatanthem.com/anthem-days Anthem Independence Day Celebration When: Tuesday, July 3, 2017 6pm – 10pm Description: Thousands of people Valley-wide come together to celebrate the annual Anthem Independence Day Celebration. Along with the traditional fireworks display, fun rides, activities and festival food, families bring blankets and lawn chairs and sit back to enjoy the spectacular event. Arrive by 4:00 pm to assist with setup and plan to stay for an hour after the event for tear down. We will be the event first aid station, offer free blood pressure checks and talk to visitors about disaster preparedness. Please wear your CERT uniform. You may bring dinner and snacks or purchase them there. Register for the event. Copy and paste this link into your browser: https://goo.gl/vrSQoH Contact : Please contact Paul Schickel at 623-695-1424 or Paul.Schickel@DMFD.org Come Visit Us at - Anthem Independence Day Celebration When: Sun July 3, 2016 6pm – 10pm Description: Anthem residents and visitors from far and wide will come together to celebrate all things fall at Autumnfest. This family-friendly event celebrates the season with fall-flavored festivities including arts & crafts vendors, carnival rides, pumpkin picking and live entertainment. Anthem Autumnfest When: Sat Oct 21, 2017 10am – 5pm & Sun Oct 22, 2017 10am – 4pm Description: Anthem residents and visitors from far and wide will come together to celebrate all things fall at Autumnfest. This family-friendly event celebrates the season with fall-flavored festivities including arts & crafts vendors, carnival rides, pumpkin picking and live entertainment. Arrive by 9:00 am to assist with setup and plan to stay for an hour after the event for tear down. We will be the event first aid station, offer free blood pressure checks and talk to visitors about disaster preparedness. Please wear your CERT uniform. You may bring lunch and snacks or purchase them there. Register for the event. Copy and paste this link into your browser: https://goo.gl/DhH9cB Contact : Please contact Paul Schickel at 623-695-1424 or Paul.Schickel@DMFD.org Anthem Chamber Expo  When: Sat, April 13, 2019 Where: ACE Hardware Plaza, 3440 W Anthem Way, Anthem AZ Description: The Anthem Area Chamber of Commerce will host its first ever local business expo and career fair, Business Forward Expo 19, on Saturday, April 13, 2019, from nine o’clock am until four o’clock pm. The event will focus on supporting local businesses. Local residents and job seekers are encouraged to attend Business Forward Expo 19 to meet local business owners and get access to special discounts and promotions. In addition to business vendors and the career center, there will be live demonstrations throughout the day and entertainment. CERT's role is to provide event first aid and talk to attendees about disaster preparedness. Arrive by 8:00 am to assist with setup and plan to stay for an hour after the event for tear down. Wear your CERT uniform. We will be working out of a tent without the CERT trailer. You can bring lunch and snacks or purchase them there. Register for the event. Copy and paste this link into your browser: https://goo.gl/9XRSwn Contact: Please contact Paul Schickel at o: 623-465-7400 x202, c: 623-695-1424 or Paul.Schickel@DMFD.org Arizona Summit on Volunteerism and Service-Learning Building A Better Arizona Through Volunteerism and Civic Engagement! When: Thursday & Friday XXXXXXXXXX  Where: ASU West Campus, 4701 W Thunderbird, Glendale, AZ 85306 (map) Description: Arizona’s only statewide event dedicated to deepening, elevating, and supporting the state’s extensive networks of community volunteer and service-learning leaders and programs, the Arizona Summit on Volunteerism and Civic Engagement allows individuals and groups to further develop and foster their skills to better serve Arizona’s community needs through collaborative effort. Registration and more info: http://www.azsummit.org/ August is Drowning Impact Awareness Month Daisy Mountain Firefighters will be holding 6 Drowning Awareness Events. Come visit! Description: Drowning is a top cause of injury-related death for Arizona children. Take steps to prevent drownings in the high-risk month of August.
CERT Training When: 8 consecutive Thursday evenings beginning XXXXXXXXXXXX  (You must attend all 8 sessions to receive a certificate of completion. There is also a ninth evening of class for anyone who needs to makeup a missed class.) Time: 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Where: Daisy Mountain Fire Department, 43814 N New River Road, New River, AZ 85087 (map) Description: Daisy Mountain Fire Department is proud to present Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training. Developed by the Department of Homeland Security for Local Community Preparedness, this 24 hours of training is provided FREE of charge. This class is tailored to the Phoenix metro area and more specifically, the Daisy Mountain communities. Training is open to anyone who is at least 18 years old (minors as young as 14 may take this class provided they are accompanied at all times by a parent or guardian and understand some restrictions apply). Space is limited register today. Register for the event. Copy and paste this link into your browser: Contact : Paul Schickel 623-465-7400 x202 or Paul.Schickel@DMFD.org CERT Class SUPPORT When: 8 consecutive Thursday evenings beginning March 5, 2020 Time: 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Where: Daisy Mountain Fire Administration Building, 41018 N Daisy Mountian Dr, Anthem, AZ 85086 (map) Description: We are looking for DMFMCC CERT volunteers to help support the next class. We need greeters every night, and on select nights, we need volunteers to help as skill moderators. Greeters will set up the room, welcome students, and assist as needed for the first hour or so, then are welcome to stay as long as they'd like. Skill Moderators will begin as greeters, then assist in guiding students through CERT skills presented that night. We're also asking Skill Moderators to stay the entire night to assist with cleanup at the end. Class runs from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Please arrive no later than 6:30 pm. Register for the event. Copy and paste this link into your browser: https://goo.gl/hcNGHt Contact: Paul Schickel at o:623-465-7400 x202, c:623-695-1424 or Paul.Schickel@DMFD.org CERT Class SUPPORT When: 8 consecutive Thursday evenings beginning March 7, 2019 Time: 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Where: Daisy Mountain Fire Department, 43814 N New River Road, New River, AZ 85087 (map) Description: We are looking for DMFDCC CERT volunteers to help support the next class. We need greeters every night, and on select nights, we need volunteers to help as skill moderators. Greeters will set up the room, welcome students, and assist as needed for the first hour or so, then are welcome to stay as long as they'd like. Skill Moderators will begin as greeters, then assist in guiding students through CERT skills presented that night. We're also asking Skill Moderators to stay the entire night to assist with cleanup at the end. Class runs from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Please arrive no later than 6:30 pm. Register for the event. Copy and paste this link into your browser: https://goo.gl/hcNGHt Contact: Paul Schickel at o:623-465-7400 x202, c:623-695-1424 or Paul.Schickel@DMFD.org Citizen Corps Social When: Sunday, November 4, 2018 - 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm Where: The home of Paul & Jan Schickel, 1319 E Gaffney Rd, New River AZ 85087 Description: This is an opportunity for us to get together socially and get to know each other a little better. Graduates from the new CERT class are also invited so please take time to share your DMFM volunteer experience with them. Hot dogs, burgers and soft drinks will be provided. Please bring your favorite dish to share. RSVP: JanSchickel@gmail.com by 10/31/2018 Citizen Corps Monthly Meeting When: Tuesday, XXXXXXX, 2016 - 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm (third Tuesday of the month) Where: Daisy Mountain Fire Department, 43814 N New River Road, New River, AZ 85087 (map) Description: The regularly scheduled monthly Daisy Mountain Fire Department Citizen Corps business meeting and training held the third Tuesday of each month. Guests are welcome.
Contact: Paul Schickel 623-695-1424 or Paul.Schickel@DMFD.org CLICK HERE to view past Meeting Minutes. DMFDCC volunteers, please don't forget to enter your hours for the month. Citizen Fire Academy When: Beginning January 4, 2018 for eight consecutive Thursday nights.  Thurs xxx - 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm Thurs xxx - 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm Thurs xxx - 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm Thurs xxx - 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm Thurs xxx - 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm Thurs xxx - 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm OPTIONAL - Saturday - xxx - 8:30 am to 4:00 pm Thurs xxx - 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm Thurs xxx - 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm Where: Daisy Mountain Fire Department, 43814 N New River Road, New River, AZ 85087 (map) Description: Have you ever wondered what it’s like to fill the shoes of a DMFD firefighter? Now’s the perfect time to find out. This class will allow you to experience firefighter training first hand, regardless of your level of fitness.* Learn about Daisy Mountain Fire District, how calls are dispatched, visit a fire station and see our trucks. Try our equipment, pull a hose, flow water, see our specialized equipment, get certified in CPR and First Aid, or just observe.* Participate in a drill and much more. Target Audience: Community members of all ages, but must be at least 18 years old to enroll. Cost: $35.00 per person, due at the start of the first night of class, payable with exact change or check made payable to Daisy Mountain Fire & Medical Register for the event: Copy and paste this link into your browser; *Some limitations apply. Citizen Fire Academy NOTE: This course has been modified for COVID protocol compliance and is different than prior offerings. When: Beginning January 21, 2021 for six consecutive Thursday nights. Time: Thursday evenings from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pmWhere: Daisy Mountain Fire Administration Building, 41018 N Daisy Mountain Dr, Anthem AZ 85086 (map) Description: Have you ever wondered what it’s like to fill the shoes of a DMFD firefighter? Now’s the perfect time to find out. This class will allow you to experience firefighter training first hand, regardless of your level of fitness.* Learn about Daisy Mountain Fire District, how calls are dispatched, visit a fire station and see our trucks. Try our equipment, pull a hose, flow water, see our specialized equipment, or just observe.* Participate in a drill and much more. CLICK HERE to view a video from a prior class. Target Audience: Community members of all ages, but must be at least 18 years old to enroll. Cost: $35.00 per person, due at the start of the first night of class, payable with exact change or check made payable to Daisy Mountain Fire & Medical. Register for the event: Copy and paste this link into your browser: https://bit.ly/3e52I1X *Some limitations apply. Learn CCC (Continuous Chest Compression CPR), How to use an AED and Stop the Bleed! All Three Sessions in One Free 90 minute Class  Description: Daisy Mountain Fire & Medical is presenting a FREE CCC (Continuous Chest Compression) CPR, AED and STOP the Bleed class. This 1-1/2 hour course follows the Arizona Department of Health Services SHARE curriculum and the American College of Surgeons STOP the Bleed curriculum. Class is partially lecture and partially hands-on. No certificate will be issued. Cardiac arrests are common and severe bleeding can be controlled. Many people feel helpless and don’t know what to do. Most cardiac arrests happen at home. When performed correctly, CPR can more than double a victim’s chance of survival. A person who is bleeding can die from blood loss within five minutes. This course will teach you what action to take. It may help you save the life of someone you know.  When: Tuesday, August 4, 2020 Time: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Location: Daisy Mountain Fire & Medical Administration Building 41018 N Daisy Mountain Dr Anthem AZ 85086 No Pre-registration needed. Contact: Please contact Paul Schickel at 623-465-7400 ext 202 or Paul.Schickel@DMFD.org if you have questions or you'd like to schedule this class, or any of our other classes for your group of eight or more. CPR Training When: Thursday, XXXXXXXXXX from 6pm – 10pm  Description: CPR and AED for the Community and Workplace, utilizing the American Safety and Health Institute curriculum and certified instructors. This class covers adult, child and infant CPR; adult, child and infant AED; and adult, child and infant choking. Class format is partially lecture and partially practical (hands-on). Completion of the course requires students to demonstrate proficiency on mannequins while on the floor and a short written test. Satisfactory completion of the course entitles you to a certificate valid for two years from date of completion. Registration is required. Space is limited (min: 8 students; max 25 students). The cost is $25 per student, due at the start of class, payable with exact change or check made payable to Daisy Mountain Fire Department, but is free to DMFD Citizen Corps Volunteers. NOTE: If you require CPR for the Healthcare Professional this is not the correct class for you. Register for the event. Copy and paste this link into your browser: Contact: Please contact Paul Schickel at 623-465-7400 ext 202 or Paul.Schickel@DMFD.org if you have questions or you'd like to schedule this class, or any of our other classes for your group of eight or more. CPR Training When: Tuesday, March 6, 2018 from 6pm – 10pm Where: Daisy Mountain Fire Station 143, 35050 S. Old Black Canyon Hwy Black Canyon City, AZ 85324 (map) Description: CPR and AED for the Community and Workplace, utilizing the American Safety and Health Institute curriculum and certified instructors. This class covers adult, child and infant CPR; adult, child and infant AED; and adult, child and infant choking. Class format is partially lecture and partially practical (hands-on). Completion of the course requires students to demonstrate proficiency on mannequins while on the floor and a short written test. Satisfactory completion of the course entitles you to a certificate valid for two years from date of completion. Registration is required. Space is limited (min: 8 students; max 25 students). The cost is $25 per student, due at the start of class, payable with exact change or check made payable to Daisy Mountain Fire Department, but is free to DMFD Citizen Corps Volunteers. NOTE: If you require CPR for the Healthcare Professional this is not the correct class for you. Register for the event. Copy and paste this link into your browser: Contact: Please contact Paul Schickel at 623-465-7400 ext 202 or Paul.Schickel@DMFD.org if you have questions or you'd like to schedule this class, or any of our other classes for your group of eight or more. Daisy Mountain Luau When: Saturday, May 13, 2017 - 4pm - 11pm  Where: Anthem Community Park -Softball Fields 41703 N Gavilan Peak Pkwy (map) Anthem, AZ 85086 Description: Daisy Mountain Luau/Carnival, hosted by the Anthem Area Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Mama’s Hawaiian Bar-B-Cue. Actual event is 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm, arrive at 4:00 pm for setup and stay until 11:00 pm for breakdown. DMFD CERT will provide event first aid. Please wear your CERT uniform. You can bring food, drinks and snacks or purchase there. Contact: Paul Schickel 623-695-1424 or Paul.Schickel@DMFD.org First Aid Training  Description: First Aid for the Community and Workplace, utilizing the American Safety and Health Institute curriculum and certified instructors. This class covers treatment for a wide range of sudden injuries and sudden illnesses. Class format is partially lecture and partially practical (hands-on). Completion of the course requires students to demonstrate proficiency of skills presented in class and a short written test. Satisfactory completion of the course entitles you to a certificate valid for two years from date of completion. Registration is required. Space is limited (min: 8 students; max 25 students). The cost is $25 per student, due at the start of class, payable with exact change or check made payable to Daisy Mountain Fire Department, but is free to DMFD Citizen Corps Volunteers. Register for the event. Copy and paste this link into your browser: Contact: Please contact Paul Schickel at 623-465-7400 ext 202 or Paul.Schickel@DMFD.org if you have questions or you'd like to schedule this class, or any of our other classes for your group of eight or more. First Aid Training Where: Daisy Mountain Fire Station 143, 35050 S. Old Black Canyon Hwy Description: Basic First Aid utilizing the American Safety and Health Institute curriculum and certified instructors. This class covers treatment for a wide range of sudden injuries and sudden illnesses. Class format is partially lecture and partially practical (hands-on). Completion of the course requires students to demonstrate proficiency of skills presented in class and a short written test. Satisfactory completion of the course entitles you to a certificate valid for two years from date of completion. Registration is required. Space is limited (min: 8 students; max 25 students). The cost is $25 per student, due at the start of class, payable with exact change or check made payable to Daisy Mountain Fire Department, but is free to DMFD Citizen Corps Volunteers. Register for the event. Copy and paste this link into your browser: Contact: Please contact Paul Schickel at 623-465-7400 ext 202 or Paul.Schickel@DMFD.org if you have questions or you'd like to schedule this class, or any of our other classes for your group of eight or more. The Great Arizona Shake Out  Millions of people worldwide will practice how to Drop, Cover, and Hold On at 10:20 a.m. on October 20 during Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills! Arizonans can join them today by registering for the 2016 Great Arizona ShakeOut. Participating is a great way for your family or organization to be prepared to survive and recover quickly from big earthquakes– wherever you live, work, or travel. ShakeOut is also a major activity of America's PrepareAthon! 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