Non-Resident Courses - EMI Courses Conducted by States

Non-Resident Courses (EMI Courses Conducted by States)

G110 - Emergency Management Operations Course (EMOC)

The EMOC is designed for local communities or tribal governments that may not be able to
participate in FEMA’s resident Integrated Emergency Management Courses. The EMOC is
an exercise-based program with planning sessions that begin weeks prior to the actual
course, and it includes classroom sessions and exercises. The flexible format of the EMOC
allows it to be conducted in a 2½-day or 3-day format. The purpose of the EMOC is to improve
operational capabilities as they relate to managing emergencies in the local community.

The course places emphasis on the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) as a focal point for
managing a simulated emergency.

Selection Criteria: Elected and appointed city and county officials. These include mayor, city
manager, city council, county commissioner, county manager, and other key positions, such as emergency management director and public information officer. Also included as eligible participants are upper- and mid-management personnel, inclu