Education announcement

Education announcement

On Thursday 15/3/2017 at 20:00 hours, a lesson will be held by Mr. Polichronis Konstantinos of the Meteorology department – EPOMEA Paianias.

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Nomination of Fire Academy training certificates

Nomination of Fire Academy training certificates

Firefighting Academy training certificates were awarded to EPOMEA Volunteers who successfully attended the training program of the Firefighting Academy in the subjects of forest protection and wildfire prevention for the year 2016. The courses, both theoretical and practical lasted 52 hours and were performed under the training program for Voluntary organizations registered in the General Secretariat for Civil Protection. The nomination was performed by Mr. Kranis Haralampos, professor of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, during the break of the Geology course given for our volunteers.

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An educational lecture with Mr. Kranis Charalampos, Professor of National and Capodistrian University of Athens

An educational lecture with Mr. Kranis Charalampos, Professor of National and Capodistrian University of Athens

An educational lecture with Mr. Kranis Charalampos, Professor of National and Capodistrian University of Athens took place today in our team's offices.
Mr. Kranis gave an analytical yet comprehensible lecture on the subject of earthquakes by describing the causes of the natural phenomenon, how it affects civilians and how to personally and socially cope with a humanitarian crisis caused by seismic activity.

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Education announcement

Education announcement

On Monday 13/3/2017 Mr Kranis Haralampos, Lecturer of National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Department of Geology and Geoenviromment will give a lecture on basic principles of Geology and seismic activity.

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"Meteorology and Rescue" seminar with Mr Tasos Arniakos

"Meteorology and Rescue" seminar with Mr Tasos Arniakos

Weather, meteorological parameters, wind meters, air masses, barometric pressure, prognostic maps and meteograms were some of the terms explained in a unique way by meteorologist Mr. Tasos Arniakos in today's class fot EPOMEA Egaleo volunteers.

We would like to express our gratitude to Mr. Arniakos, who always supports our efforts with his presence.

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Rope and Mountain rescue class for 5th Recruits Group

Rope and Mountain rescue class for 5th Recruits Group

Our newest members were introduced to mountain gear and its function in their latest class. The volunteers had the opportunity to see the equipment in practice with the support of their trainer and President of EPOMEA Egaleo , Mr Roumeliotis George.

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Education announcement

Education announcement

On Thursday 08/03/17 at 20:00 hours famous meteorologist Mr. Arniakos Anastasios will give a lecture on meteorology as a useful tool in rescue practices. The class will be open for everyone. We kindly request that you inform our offices of your presence.

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Continuation of educational activities for 5th Recruits Series , Medical Team and Mountain Rope Rescue Departments.

Continuation of educational activities for 5th Recruits Series , Medical Team and Mountain Rope Rescue Departments.

Rescue training continues with unabated rate for the newest Volunteers in the context of an educational program focused on safe immobilization and transportation of a victim. In their latest class, the volunteers were introduced to a Sked type Rescue Stretcher.
Meanwhile, both Medical team and Mountain Rope Rescue Departments continued their training, in theoretical and practical level.

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Mountain Rescue Training

Mountain Rescue Training

The first theoretical lesson of Mountain Rescue Training (also known as Rope Rescue) was conducted parallel with the basic training of our newest members with Training Officer Mr. Kasiotis Vasilios.

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Training of the 5th recruitment group

Training of the 5th recruitment group

Heavy Machinery training was conducted for the extrication of victims for the newest members of EPOMEA Egaleo, with Training Officer Mr Roumeliotis George, President of EPOMEA Egaleo.

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Training of Special Task Force Egaleo

Training of Special Task Force Egaleo

On Thursday 15/2/2017, Dr Karistinos George , Kardiologist ,officer of the Hellenic Air Force and writer of two books (The seven trumpets of Revelation and School Biology Seventh Grade).
Volunteers had the opportunity to study in detail the anatomy and function of the human heart as well as basic principles of cardiac damage.

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2nd lesson with Mr. Kerpelis Ploutarhos Graduate Engineer NTUA of OASP (Organization for Earthquake planning and Protection) and Directorate Head of Social Defense Earthquake

2nd lesson with Mr. Kerpelis Ploutarhos Graduate Engineer NTUA of OASP (Organization for Earthquake planning and Protection) and Directorate Head of Social Defense Earthquake

The learning circles on the subject of earthquakes with rapporteur Mr. Kerpelis Ploutarhos came to its conclusion for the members of EPOMEA Egaleo. Mr. Kerpelis is a well respected, certificated graduate Engineer of NTUA and OASP (Organization for Earthquake planning and Protection), MSc, MPS in preventing and management of Natural Disasters and Directorate Head of Social Seismic Protection. Mr.Kerpelis raised awareness on crucial subjects such as Emergency Planning, pre-earthquake and aftershocks.

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Educational Classes Announcement

Educational Classes Announcement

On Monday 6/2/17 the 2nd seminar Mr. Kerpelis Ploutarhos certificated graduate Engineer of NTUA and OASP (Organization for Earthquake planning and Protection), MSc, MPS on Prevention and Management of Natural Disasters Directorate Head of Social Seismic Protection.
The seminar will be broadcasted live on our channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCOtwc4Z4C1PMAptUW5Bg_Q

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1st seminar with Mr. Kerpelis Ploutarchos certificated graduate Engineer of NTUA and OASP (Organization for Earthquake planning and Protection), MSc, MPS in preventing and management of Natural Disasters and Directorate Head of Social Seismic Protection on management and personal organization against earthquakes.

1st seminar with Mr. Kerpelis Ploutarchos certificated graduate Engineer of NTUA and OASP (Organization for Earthquake planning and Protection), MSc, MPS in preventing and management of Natural Disasters and Directorate Head of Social Seismic Protection on management and personal organization against earthquakes.

Proper anti seismic behavior, panic management, education and taking the right measurements before and after an earthquake both indoors and outdoors were a few of the subjects of the first learning circle of Mr. Kerpelis Ploutarhos certificated graduate Engineer of NTUA and OASP (Organization for Earthquake planning and Protection), MSc, MPS in preventing and management of Natural Disasters and Directorate Head of Social Seismic Protection.

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Lesson with Mr. Tomazos Marinos and Mr. Ilias George, Members of Cyprus Rescue Team CCPVC (Cyprus Civil Protection Volunteer Corps)

Lesson with Mr. Tomazos Marinos and Mr. Ilias George, Members of Cyprus Rescue Team CCPVC (Cyprus Civil Protection Volunteer Corps)

On Monday 30/1/2017 EPOMEA Egaleo had the pleasure to host the members of Cyprus Team CCPVC and have them give a presentation on technical Search and Rescue.The lecture began with Mr. Marinos who talked about INSARAG (International Search and Rescue Advisory Guidelines) and more specifically on identifying a void after collaption of buildings as a result of earthquake activity, about marking signs and their meaning.
Mr Ilias followed with collapse types and the immediate actions that must be taken after an earthquake such as victim rescue, management of victim's relatives, intervention of rescue teams.

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