Canine Certification Evaluation Live-Find Chicago, IL
Date: 10/07/23-10/08/23
The West Chicago Fire Department, in partnership with IL-TF1, is hosting open Certification Evaluations* for Live-Find (LF) disaster search & rescue teams in Chicago, IL on October 7-8, 2023. This Search Dog Foundation (SDF)-sponsored event is open to all teams with an affiliation to established organizations.
*Tests are SUSAR sanctioned, as well as EMAC & EMAP compliant. This is NOT a FEMA Certification Evaluation and teams testing will not qualify to deploy with a FEMA task force.
The due date for completed applications is September 29, 2023. Applications should be signed and submitted by email to Todd Baseggio at TBaseggio@wegofpd.org.
Applications will only be approved once completed in full, with task force approval, and after confirmation of your status on the task force. There are six (6) spots available each day for each test and spots will be reserved in the order in which applications are received. Applicants will be notified by email if they have secured a spot.
SDF has prepared the attached logistics letter for this course with registration and hotel details. Task Force Representatives are asked to coordinate this information as appropriate with their Task Force Training Managers.
Questions regarding this evaluation may be directed to Chief Evaluator Scott Mateyaschuk (NY-TF1) at SCOTT.MATEYASCHUK@nypd.org.
Handlers are required to wear appropriate PPE to participate on rubble and are responsible for bringing their own portable canine kennel.
Registration Cost: $0.00
Test Site: 320 Kress Road, West Chicago, IL 60185
Transportation to and from the airport, hotel and test site are the responsibility of the participant.
Airport: O’Hare International
Lodging: Comfort Inn & Suites Geneva
1555 East Fabyan Parkway
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 208-8811
www.comfortinngeneva.com
Rooms must be booked by Saturday, September 16, 2023, if using this group information for the government rate of $98.00 per night. You are encouraged to reserve your room early, as the hotel expects to sell out that weekend.
To make reservation: https://www.choicehotels.com/illinois/geneva/comfort-inn-hotels/il172?mc=llgoxxpx
Group Name: WEST CHICAGO K9 2023 Check In: Friday, Oct 6, 2023 (3:00 PM) Check Out: Tuesday, October 10, 2023 (12:00 PM) Cutoff Date: Saturday, September 16, 2023 Group Billing Options: Guest is responsible for all charges.
If you have any issues booking your room(s), contact the Comfort Inn at gsm@comfortinngeneva.com or sales@comfortinngeneva.com.
Application for Certification Evaluation Live Find
Chicago, IL
The West Chicago Fire Department, in partnership with IL-TF1, is hosting open Certification Evaluations* for Live-Find (LF) disaster search & rescue teams in Chicago, IL on October 7-8, 2023. This Search Dog Foundation (SDF)-sponsored event is open to all teams with an affiliation to established organizations.
*Tests are SUSAR sanctioned, as well as EMAC & EMAP compliant. This is NOT a FEMA Certification Evaluation and teams testing will not qualify to deploy with a FEMA task force.
Applications will only be approved once completed in full, with task force approval, and after confirmation of your status on the task force. There are six (6) spots available each day for each test and spots will be reserved in the order in which applications are received. You will be notified by email if you have secured a spot.