Training
program

2025

Details

Length & Location:
This is a twelve-day training and is held in Pennsylvania on a semi-annual basis, more often if deemed necessary.

What is the cost?
$1,950.00 per person

Certificates:
Each person will graduate with the following certificates
-CPR – AED certificate from the American Heart association
-OSHA certification in Chain Saw Operator Safety
-OSHA certification in Skid Steer Operator Safety
-Stop the Bleed
-FEMA Incident Command System 100, 200, 700, & 800

These certificates are recognized by fire departments, law enforcement, EMS, Red Cross, and FEMA. This will allow us to work alongside these agencies in areas of disaster.

Skills for emergency situations:
We will also train on the following topics:
– GPS, Mapping, & Grid Coordinates
– Radio Operations
– Helicopter LZ operations
– Basic medical knowledge
– Leadership & teamwork

Individual Freedom and Empowerment

One of our goals with this program is to help individuals develop an overcoming mindset and teach them how to overcome both their own challenges in life and the ever-evolving complexities faced on the mission field.

Another goal of this program is to equip individuals with the ability to effectively minister to and care for their team members and the people they serve.

This program will also include teaching on how to lead effectively, how to be a solid team player, and how to operate efficiently in high-pressure situations. There will be some practical leadership and team exercises to facilitate team synchronization and unity.

Dates

the next training

July 13 - July 25

Signup is closed! Please email us at training@plaincompassion.org to be added to the waiting list.

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We usually send out the signup link to everyone on this email list at least a week before it gets published on our website and social media.

Testimonies / Q&A

PCCR's First Response Training was a great, empowering and equipping leadership and teamwork experience. I highly recommend taking it if you are wanting to serve the nations or simply want to learn more on leadership and teamwork, or crisis response skills!

The training was a really good experience. Loved the team work, the atmosphere, the teachings, everything. My favorite part was the team-building day. I'd recommend this to anyone. The skills learned here are perfect for crisis response, but a lot of them are life skills that will set you up for success anywhere.

Training with PCCR was an amazing opportunity! It challenged me both spiritually and mentally. I learned a lot of new tools to use when responding to natural disasters. I really enjoyed putting those skills to practice by running through different scenarios. I learned a lot about leadership and what it takes to be a good leader. The best part of it, was coming away with new brothers and sisters in Christ that I know will always have my back, no matter what. I would highly recommend this training to anyone interested in first response where you will work as a team to meet both the physical and spiritual needs of individuals in time of crisis!

Merv King has an incredible ability to guide us through processing our past, our hurts, our values, and our deepest heart cries. I've rarely been more vulnerable with 'strangers,' as I was in these past two weeks. Each of us expressed difficult things, and we all experienced emotional and spiritual growth. The team-building activities were challenging and occasionally frustrating, but they taught us patience, determination, teamwork, and trust. We now share a 'oneness' that is difficult to explain. The real-life scenarios at the end were challenging yet enjoyable, and we were able to apply what we had previously learned. I am leaving profoundly impacted and thrilled about living my life to the fullest in whichever way God directs me.

Q&A
Q: What are the age requirements?
A: The required age for this training is 17. If you take the training at 17 you must wait to deploy with the initial response team until you are 18. You will still be able to respond with a general volunteer team providing you have signed our parental consent form.

Q: What is the process for deployment after the training?
A: After the training, you are welcome to deploy with us to any stateside disaster. You may also get the opportunity to deploy internationally, depending on whether you are a good fit for the field, and the field being a good fit for you. We want to make sure that you are in the best position to succeed, especially internationally, and we may ask you to respond with us in several stateside responses before deploying you to an international field, or recommend more in-depth training.

Q: Can I still sign up?
A: As long as the signup link takes you to a form, you can still sign up for the upcoming training. We typically close the signup several days before the training starts, or as soon as we are completely booked out. In that case, sign up for notifications and wait for the next training.

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