It’s important for departments to have a set SOP for first-arriving personnel at incidents. It makes sense to have a supervisor assume the role of coordinator for other incoming personnel. |
It’s important for departments to have a set SOP for first-arriving personnel at incidents. It makes sense to have a supervisor assume the role of coordinator for other incoming personnel. |
CentreLearn Solutions Will Merge with TargetSolutions, Combining the Fire and EMS Industry’s Two Leading Providers of Web-Based Training Management Services
SAN DIEGO – VectorLearning, a leader in online education and training for a broad range of industries through its RedVector, TargetSolutions, and CiNet-RedVector brands, announced today it has acquired Pennsylvania-based CentreLearn Solutions, a pioneer in online education for emergency responders.
By combining CentreLearn with TargetSolutions, VectorLearning has changed the landscape of web-based training management services for public safety agencies. Post transaction, TargetSolutions will serve more than 2,300 organizations, putting it in the unique position as the industry’s unquestioned leader for cutting-edge learning management applications and online continuing education courses.
“We are thrilled to have the opportunity to merge CentreLearn with TargetSolutions,” said Tom Wallace, CEO of VectorLearning. “By combining these two leaders in web-based training for emergency responders, we will be able to offer even more value to clients. Both of these brands are extremely well respected because of their dedication to delivering exceptional training courses and innovative technology that streamlines training management.”
With the acquisition of CentreLearn, VectorLearning is now offering training solutions to nearly 3,000 organizations in a broad range of industries, including design and construction, industrial operations, and public safety. By aligning together, TargetSolutions will benefit from CentreLearn’s talent and expertise, as well as its strong course content library, which will eventually be made available to all TargetSolutions’ customers.
“VectorLearning shares our same level of commitment to online education, and most importantly, to the heroes who serve us all through public safety,” said CentreLearn’s CEO Jason Paluck. “We chose to join together with VectorLearning because it has the same vision as we do – and that is to deliver the very best training courses and applications so emergency responders remain safe, compliant and effective while serving our communities. By merging with TargetSolutions we will be even stronger than before. We’re excited to add our experiences and expertise to the team and begin our journey together.”
About VectorLearning
VectorLearning sets the standard for excellence in online continuing education and training for organizations as well as licensed technical professionals in the design and construction, industrial operations, and public safety industries. Through its award-winning Learning and Performance Engine, the company offers individual courses as well as large-scale corporate training solutions featuring customizable and easily accessible online universities with a full range of tracking and reporting features. With an online library exceeding 2,000 interactive and accredited courses authored by more than 200 subject matter experts, VectorLearning serves more than 300,000 working professionals in all 50 states and Canada. VectorLearning was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Tampa, Florida. For further information call 1-866-546-1212 or visit www.VectorLearning.com.
About TargetSolutions
TargetSolutions delivers cutting-edge software applications, engaging online training courses, and world-class customer service. The company was founded in 1999 and today there are more than 2,000 organizations across the country using TargetSolutions’ innovative technology to solve their training challenges. TargetSolutions is headquartered in San Diego, Calif. For more information, please call 1-800-840-8048 or check online at www.targetsolutions.com.
“We previously had no notification if an employee was about to miss a deadline. Now, with TargetSolutions pushing everything, we’re much better off. That’s a huge factor for us. This system really helps us stay on track and notified, rather than our old way of doing everything manually. The automated e-mail alerts help us tremendously.”Dennis Reglen, Strategic Planning LieutenantEl Paso Fire Department, Texas
“With TargetSolutions we know who is expiring and we can plan more efficiently. We now know who is coming up and when their expiration dates are. The reporting functionality really helps us do our jobs better.”Dan Collins, Fire CaptainCal Fire San Diego, Calif.
Is your police agency struggling with how to effectively train its personnel? A recent news report by 19 KYTX in Texas analyzed the issues with compliance and risk many law enforcement agencies in the Lone Star State are facing.
Lonny Wilder, who is TargetSolutions’ VP of Public Safety, was interviewed for the special feature to discuss several incidents that have brought scrutiny to various departments and how online training helps achieve better results. Investigations into the departments’ training have been conducted as a result of these incidents.
“It only takes one incident for the public to rise up and say, ‘gee, we need more training for these guys,’ ” Wilder said. “And I think that is happening with more frequency.”
Every two years, the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement requires officers to complete 40 hours of law enforcement continuing education. It is left to the department to determine what type of training is completed. With TargetSolutions, law enforcement departments can access more than 240 training courses that are accepted by TCOLE.
Another key benefit of the online training management platform is the ability to start and stop training on your schedule with 24/7 access to law enforcement courses and training materials.
“Every decision they (police) make from moment they get out of that car, is absolutely critical,” Wilder said. “The training of law enforcement officers is critical and vital, not just for their continuing education and certification, but also for their safety and for well-being of the community at large that they serve.”
It’s important for police officers to meet state, federal and local training mandates, so they can serve their communities better. TargetSolutions offers a variety of resources and training materials to help law enforcement agencies.
HOW TARGETSOLUTIONS CAN HELP YOUR DEPARTMENT CREATE A SAFER CULTURE |
Records Management System
It’s critical to create policies or SOGs that mandate training on key safety precautions like airway management, the utilization of seat belts during emergencies, and physical fitness milestones. With TargetSolutions you can create those policies, deliver them online, and track the results electronically. You’ll sleep better knowing your members have acknowledged what is required to stay safe.
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Online Training System
TargetSolutions features the industry’s most robust online training library, including more than 60 hours of valuable NFPA content. One of those courses is NFPA 1403 Live Fire Training Evolutions. This particular course reviews live-burn evolutions and emphasizes the importance of safety and compliance with state regulations, NFPA standards, and local policies established to maintain training effectiveness without compromising safety. In fact, TargetSolutions entire catalog is stuffed with training built to keep personnel safe.
Please click here to see TargetSolutions’ course catalog for emergency responders.
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“CAJPA is an opportunity for our team to interact with our clients and answer questions they might have about TargetSolutions. It’s also productive for the team to engage with risk managers and safety officers who are looking to learn more about the industry’s most comprehensive web-based catalog of online health and safety training.”Kelly ZielinskiManager of Strategic Risk Management Business Unit