MGT-414 |
Advanced Critical Infrastructure Protection |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
TEEX |
8.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Public Works, Agriculture, Information Technology, Security and Safety, Transportation, Other |
Community Resilience, Critical Transportation, Cybersecurity, Economic Recovery, Health and Social Services, Housing, Infrastructure Systems, Intelligence and Information Sharing, Long-term Vulnerability Reduction, Natural and Cultural Resources, Operational Coordination, Planning, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Public Information and Warning, Risk and Disaster Resilience Assessment, Risk Management for Protection Programs and Activities, Situational Assessment, Supply Chain Integrity and Security |
Critical Infrastructure Protection |
Prevent, Protect, Recover |
NTED |
The purpose of this management level course is to extend the knowledge, skills, and abilities developed in the awareness level course (AWR-213) and to formulate considerations for the resilience of jurisdictional assets leveraging cross-sector partnerships. These considerations as part of a resilience action plan will enhance the whole community’s ability to manage the risk associated with critical infrastructure protection efforts. |
AWR-304-W |
Shopping Center Security Terrorism Awareness Training Program, Web-Based |
Online/Distance Learning |
LSU |
5.0 |
Law Enforcement, Security and Safety |
Access Control and Identity Verification, Infrastructure Systems, Intelligence and Information Sharing, Long-term Vulnerability Reduction, Planning, Risk and Disaster Resilience Assessment, Risk Management for Protection Programs and Activities, Screening, Search, and Detection, Situational Assessment, Threats and Hazard Identification, Threats and Hazard Identification |
Terrorism Awareness and Response |
Prevent, Protect, Respond, Recover, Common |
NTED |
This is an awareness-level course that provides security personnel with increased awareness of the various facets of terrorism and criminal activity that could occur at a retail facility. During this course, participants will examine weapons that may be used in a terror attack and will be able to describe various attack tactics that may be used against a retail facility. Participants will also be able to assess potentially suspicious behavior and will be able to conduct surveillance at their facility. The course also describes proper response to terrorist or criminal incidents.
The course is a self-directed, online tutorial developed by the International Council of Shopping Centers and the National Center for Biomedical Research and Training (NCBRT).
Visit http://www.ncbrt.lsu.edu/elearn to register for this course |
MGT-416 |
Introduction to Continuity of Government Planning for Rural Jurisdictions |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
RDPC |
8.0 |
Emergency Management, Governmental Administrative, Law Enforcement, Citizen/Community Volunteer, Other |
Community Resilience |
Whole Community Inclusive Planning |
Protect, Respond, Recover |
NTED |
This eight hour management/planning course is designed to help officials and emergency responders from rural communities in the development of continuity plans that will ensure the continuity of essential government functions across a spectrum of emergencies. History demonstrates that disasters and emergencies often interrupt, degrade, or destroy local government’s ability to perform essential functions. This is especially true in rural communities where resources are typically limited under the best of circumstances. These jurisdictions must develop plans that address succession planning, redundant communications, and alternate site needs for their communities to face increasingly frequent threats. In this course of four modules, participants will: - Identify the concepts of NIMS, the Emergency Managementycle, EMAP, and PS-Prep and recognize the applicability of this course to the functions of their organization.
- Develop and implement a viable succession plan withdelegations of authority for a rural jurisdiction.
- Construct a tiered, continuity communication program
consisting of the appropriate supporting systems for a local jurisdiction. - Identify and establish an all-hazards alternate facility for their local jurisdiction.
- Construct and initiate continuity response and recovery plans for their jurisdictions.
Upon completion of this instructor-led course, participants will have the basic tools to develop continuity of government plans for rural communities with special focus on succession planning, delegation of authority, redundant communications, and alternate facilities.
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MGT-409 |
Community Healthcare Planning and Response to Disasters |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
LSU |
16.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health, Public Works, Security and Safety, Other |
Community Resilience, Environmental Response/Health and Safety, Operational Communications, Operational Coordination, Planning, Public Health, Healthcare, and Emergency Medical Services, Situational Assessment, Threats and Hazard Identification |
Whole Community Inclusive Planning |
Prevent, Protect, Respond, Recover |
NTED |
This course will provide medium- to high-level decision makers with comprehensive planning tools to mitigate impacts on communities during large-scale incidents. This course examines the need for collaboration among responders in a community-wide disaster response. The NCBRT will deliver training through a combination of facilitated discussion, hands-on training, and traditional classroom-style instruction. Recognizing that response to disasters differs by locale, the course is designed to be tailored based on local participant needs. |
MGT-418 |
Readiness: Training Identification and Preparedness Planning |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
LSU |
13.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Public Works, Information Technology, Transportation, Other |
Community Resilience, Intelligence and Information Sharing, Long-term Vulnerability Reduction, Operational Communications, Operational Coordination, Planning, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Public Information and Warning, Risk and Disaster Resilience Assessment, Risk Management for Protection Programs and Activities, Situational Assessment, Threats and Hazard Identification |
Emergency Management Leadership |
Prevent, Protect, Respond, Recover |
NTED |
Readiness: Training Identification and Preparedness Planning teaches participants how to create effective training plans for their agencies and jurisdictions using an approach that includes the whole community. By evaluating their abilities to meet their emergency operations plans (EOP) using traditional and national preparedness tools, participants can answer the following critical readiness questions:- How prepared do we need to be?
- How prepared are we?
- How do we prioritize efforts to close the difference?
Agencies that plan and train together are much better equipped to successfully respond together. In this course, participants will learn a jurisdiction training assessment process in which an integrated assessment team creates a jurisdictional profile and evaluates their abilities to fully implement their EOP. Participants will then be able to identify and catalog training goals and identify ways to meet them by prioritizing training efforts, developing improvement plans, and implementing a course of action.
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PER-298 |
Team Approach to Foodborne Outbreak Response |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
LSU |
16.0 |
Health Care, Public Health, Public Works, Agriculture, Other |
Community Resilience, Critical Transportation, Economic Recovery, Environmental Response/Health and Safety, Forensics and Attribution, Intelligence and Information Sharing, Interdiction and Disruption, Long-term Vulnerability Reduction, Operational Communications, Operational Coordination, Physical Protective Measures, Planning, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Public Health, Healthcare, and Emergency Medical Services, Public Information and Warning, Risk and Disaster Resilience Assessment, Risk Management for Protection Programs and Activities, Screening, Search, and Detection, Situational Assessment, Supply Chain Integrity and Security, Threats and Hazard Identification |
Agricultural/Food Incidents |
Prevent, Protect, Respond, Common |
NTED |
This course addresses the training needs of staff from state and local government agencies who have some expertise and experience in foodborne disease outbreak response and knowledge of their agencies’ current outbreak investigation capabilities. Individuals from federal agencies and the food industry also benefit from participation in this course, since it identifies how the skills, resources, and expertise of all levels of government can be effectively connected to better work together within an integrated national food safety system. Local government agencies’ staff members are often the first responders and lead investigators on local outbreaks, and they are actively involved with state and federal agencies on larger, multi-jurisdictional outbreaks. They typically have regulatory jurisdiction over all or significant portions of the retail food industry; they are also typically the most aware of the specific conditions and impacts that affect the individuals, families, and communities caught up in foodborne illness outbreaks. State government agencies’ staff members coordinate multi-jurisdictional outbreak investigations and typically have regulatory jurisdiction over farms, food processors, and food distributors. They often have detailed knowledge of distribution networks, supply chains, and interdependencies of the various components of the food supply; they also interface with federal public health and food regulatory agencies. Federal government agencies coordinate multistate outbreak investigations and have regulatory jurisdiction over food and animal feeds moving in interstate commerce. They often have extensive knowledge of national distribution networks, valuable working relationships with national public health and food industry associations, as well as subject matter experts, and interface with other governments and international trade. Food industry subject matter experts have detailed knowledge about production, processing, storage, and distribution practices used across the various components of the farm-to-fork continuum. Food industry specialists have a shared interest in rapidly identifying and controlling the source(s) of foodborne illness outbreaks so consumer confidence is not threatened. Knowing how and when to tap the expertise of these specialists can result in significant savings of investigation time, which can mean fewer illnesses and deaths. While this course is not designed to provide in-depth training on the National Incident Management System (NIMS) or the Incident Command System (ICS), it will provide an overview of how participants fit in within the National Response Framework (NRF) and share strategies as to how participants can leverage resources at all levels of government to build and maintain outbreak investigation and response capabilities. |
MGT-418-1 |
Readiness: Training Identification and Preparedness Planning, Train-the-Trainer |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
LSU |
16.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Public Works, Information Technology, Transportation, Other |
Community Resilience, Intelligence and Information Sharing, Long-term Vulnerability Reduction, Operational Communications, Operational Coordination, Planning, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Public Information and Warning, Risk and Disaster Resilience Assessment, Risk Management for Protection Programs and Activities, Situational Assessment, Threats and Hazard Identification |
Emergency Management Leadership |
Prevent, Protect, Respond, Recover |
NTED |
Readiness: Training Identification and Preparedness Planning teaches participants how to create effective training plans for their agencies and jurisdictions using an approach that includes the whole community. By evaluating their abilities to meet their emergency operations plans (EOP) using traditional and national preparedness tools, participants can answer the following critical readiness questions:- How prepared do we need to be?
- How prepared are we?
- How do we prioritize efforts to close the difference?
Agencies that plan and train together are much better equipped to successfully respond together. In this course, participants will learn a jurisdiction training assessment process in which an integrated assessment team creates a jurisdictional profile and evaluates their abilities to fully implement their EOP. Participants will then be able to identify and catalog training goals and identify ways to meet them by prioritizing training efforts, developing improvement plans, and implementing a course of action.
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AWR-302 |
Pipeline Security in Rural Communities |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
RDPC |
8.0 |
Emergency Management, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Law Enforcement, Public Works, Security and Safety |
Economic Recovery, Intelligence and Information Sharing, On-scene Security, Protection, and Law Enforcement, Operational Coordination, Physical Protective Measures, Planning, Risk Management for Protection Programs and Activities, Threats and Hazard Identification |
Rural Environmental Health |
Prevent, Protect, Respond, Recover |
NTED |
The purpose of this awareness-level, instructor-led course is to bring together rural pipeline security stakeholders, including public safety, oil and gas pipeline representatives (large and small), local emergency planners, pertinent federal agencies, and other community stakeholders to recognize pipeline security threats and identify mitigation strategies within their jurisdictions to ensure the rural pipeline sector is secure and resilient. A review of pipeline components and the importance of pipeline systems to our nation’s economy will emphasize the need for all stakeholders to be able to collaborate efficiently and effectively to protect the critical pipeline infrastructure in our country.
The course will include several participant activities and scenarios to ensure the nation’s emergency responders are able to work seamlessly with private industry and the various federal agencies that would respond to an attack on the nation’s pipeline system. The course objectives will enhance the participants’ mitigation, response, and recovery capabilities through both classroom instruction and scenario-based activities. This format will promote greater understanding and collaboration among parties responsible for pipeline security, and will enhance operational capabilities between the many partners who may respond to a rural pipeline security incident. |
MGT-385 |
Community Cyber Security Exercise Planning |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
TEEX |
12.0 |
Emergency Management, Governmental Administrative, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Works, Security and Safety, Transportation, Other |
Access Control and Identity Verification, Community Resilience, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Systems, Intelligence and Information Sharing, Operational Communications, Operational Coordination, Planning, Risk and Disaster Resilience Assessment, Risk Management for Protection Programs and Activities, Threats and Hazard Identification |
Cyber Security |
Prevent, Protect, Respond, Recover, Common |
NTED |
This is a 2-day non-technical course designed to introduce cyber to exercise planners to help them recognize the nature and reach of cyber, so they can better help their communities prevent, detect, respond to, and recover from cyber incidents. Participants will recognize how cyber can be incorporated into exercises in a meaningful way. |
MGT-417 |
Crisis Management for School-Based Incidents for Key Decision Makers |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
RDPC |
16.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Safety Communications, Other |
Community Resilience, Intelligence and Information Sharing, On-scene Security, Protection, and Law Enforcement, Operational Coordination, Physical Protective Measures, Planning, Public Information and Warning, Threats and Hazard Identification |
Emergency Management Leadership |
Prevent |
NTED |
The purpose of this 2 day management/planning level course is to provide the operational-level details to support many of the topics covered in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) approved AWR 148: Crisis Management for School-Based Incidents – Partnering Rural Law Enforcement and the Local School Systems awareness-level course. Rural schools, law enforcement, other emergency responders, and community stakeholders are often limited in their access to resources, so it is imperative that all potentially affected parties collaborate in planning, preparation, communication, response, and recovery in the event of a school-based incident. Moreover, these affected parties must come together to practice their interoperable skills through drills and exercises to ensure the strategies in place provide for an effective crisis response and collaborative recovery. With the intent of building upon the foundation of the AWR 148 course and utilizing an all-hazards approach, this two-day course will provide content instruction, develop concept-specific skills, and provide opportunities for law enforcement, school personnel, and community stakeholders to collaboratively apply the course objectives in scenario-based applications. |
AWR-308 |
Natural Disaster Awareness for Caregiver of Senior Citizens: Building Senior Resilience |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
UH-NDPTC |
4.0 |
Emergency Management, Citizen/Community Volunteer, Other |
Community Resilience, Long-term Vulnerability Reduction, Planning, Public Health, Healthcare, and Emergency Medical Services, Risk and Disaster Resilience Assessment, Threats and Hazard Identification |
Whole Community Inclusive Planning |
Prevent, Respond, Common |
NTED |
This course is being developed in order to help caregivers in both in-home and facility care arrangements better reduce the vulnerability and risk of senior citizens in their care, and to help caregivers plan and prepare for their disaster response requirements. The course material will familiarize participants with the wide range of unique vulnerability factors associated with senior citizens in relation to disaster events, and explain the dynamics behind how each of these vulnerabilities affects the ability of senior citizens to take more effective risk reduction and hazard preparedness actions (and to otherwise survive disaster events). Participants will be introduced to the full range of hazards that typically lead to major disasters.Participants will also learn how to identify potential hazards and discover different solutions that may be taken to address these risks.Caregivers will also learn about senior citizen social networks, vulnerabilities, and how to build disaster resilience. Finally, an emphasis on conveying basic risk communication with senior citizens will be discussed. |
PER-276 |
Transit Terrorist Tools and Tactics (T4) |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
LSU |
24.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement |
Community Resilience, Critical Transportation, Environmental Response/Health and Safety, Infrastructure Systems, Intelligence and Information Sharing, On-scene Security, Protection, and Law Enforcement, Operational Communications, Operational Coordination, Physical Protective Measures, Planning, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Public Information and Warning, Risk and Disaster Resilience Assessment, Risk Management for Protection Programs and Activities, Screening, Search, and Detection |
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Prevent, Protect, Respond, Common |
NTED |
This course is designed to address the technical aspects of detecting, deterring, preventing, mitigating, and responding to a potential CBRNE attack directed against a transit system facility. As such, it provides detailed information through presentations and practical exercises requiring participants to demonstrate skills obtained during this course. The course consists of eight modules taught through a combination of classroom sessions and comprehensive practical exercises. The course examines trends in transit terrorism, characteristics of CBRNE, securing transit systems, response processes, screening and detection methods, and implementation of security countermeasures. |
MGT-339-W |
Resource Inventory Management for Rural Communities, Web-Based |
Online/Distance Learning |
RDPC |
8.0 |
Emergency Management, Governmental Administrative, Security and Safety |
Community Resilience, Planning, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Public Information and Warning |
Rural Environmental Health |
Common |
NTED |
This course, MGT 339-W Resource Inventory Management for Rural Communities, discusses the essential need for community resource inventory practices and effective strategies and tools utilizing community-wide strategies for short and long-term incidents. This process involves the inventory of resources from both the public and private sectors within the community and on local, county, state, and federal levels. The importance of this assessment will be emphasized regarding its role in effective emergency planning, cooperative agreements, and memorandums of understanding that should be in place between public and private sector and governmental entities before a crisis occurs. In addition to the knowledge gained through the instruction, student interaction, and additional assessment resources, the community participants will have an initial draft of their specific community-wide, comprehensive resource inventory. |
PER-304 |
Social Media for Natural Disaster Response and Recovery |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
UH-NDPTC |
8.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Law Enforcement, Public Works, Citizen/Community Volunteer, Information Technology, Security and Safety, Transportation, Other |
Community Resilience, Operational Communications, Public Information and Warning, Situational Assessment |
Citizen Preparedness and Participation |
Prevent, Respond, Common |
NTED |
This course enhances the participants’ abilities to build up an organization’s communication strategy for disaster preparedness, response and recovery. The course will provide participants with the knowledge and skills of social media and its uses. and the current tools, methods, and models to properly make use of social media for crisis communication .
Participants will take part in facilitator-led activities that challenge them to identify effective social media platforms for their organizations to utilize during crises situations. In these activities, participants apply their knowledge with the presented material to actual disaster preparedness, response, and recovery issues. Through the use of social media tools, participants will learn and master skills to disseminate information and monitor, track, measure, and analyze social media traffic. Participants will be able to use social media as a method to identify warning signs that a crisis is developing.The usage of social media for disaster preparedness has two components: 1) As effective means for providing updated information about a crisis, proactive steps must be taken prior to disasters in order for effective communications to occur. 2) As a part of crisis observation, managers should be monitoring social media platforms and channels that may be relevant to their organization. |
AWR-122-C |
Law Enforcement Prevention and Deterrence of Terrorist Acts, Customized |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
LSU |
4.0 |
Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement, Public Health, Security and Safety, Transportation |
Access Control and Identity Verification, Intelligence and Information Sharing, Interdiction and Disruption, On-scene Security, Protection, and Law Enforcement, Risk Management for Protection Programs and Activities, Screening, Search, and Detection |
Law Enforcement Preparedness and Response |
Prevent |
NTED |
This course provides participants with an overview of general security features employed by the US government to establish the validity of government documents, as well as known methods used to alter or counterfeit the types of documents commonly presented to law enforcement officers. Several government documents are discussed, including identity cards, driver’s licenses, and social security cards. |
PER-275-C |
Law Enforcement Active Shooter Emergency Preparedness, Customized |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
LSU |
8.0 |
Law Enforcement |
Environmental Response/Health and Safety, Infrastructure Systems, On-scene Security, Protection, and Law Enforcement, Operational Communications, Operational Coordination, Physical Protective Measures, Planning, Situational Assessment |
Active Shooting-Law Enforcement Response |
Respond, Common |
NTED |
This customized course refreshes participants' knowledge of the Law Enforcement Active Shooter Emergency Response course. LASER-C addresses technical aspects of planning and implementing a rapid law enforcement deployment to an active shooter incident. This is achieved through classroom presentations, hands-on performance-based field training, and scenario-based practical exercises. |
AWR-118 |
Biological Incidents Awareness |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
LSU |
7.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Public Works, Security and Safety, Transportation, Other |
Community Resilience, Critical Transportation, Economic Recovery, Environmental Response/Health and Safety, Forensics and Attribution, Infrastructure Systems, Intelligence and Information Sharing, Interdiction and Disruption, On-scene Security, Protection, and Law Enforcement, Physical Protective Measures, Planning, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Public Health, Healthcare, and Emergency Medical Services, Public Information and Warning, Screening, Search, and Detection, Threats and Hazard Identification |
Incident Response |
Respond |
NTED |
The course provides a brief overview of biological incidents that have occured in the recent past; biological agents that are naturally occurring, could be accidentally released, or could be used deliberately; the typical course of disease and how that may vary in a deliberate incident; an overview of biological agents as terrorists weapons; and methods of protection from biological agents (with an emphasis on protection using methods and equipment readily available to emergency responders and the general public). Biological Incidents Awareness can be considered an introductory course to Emergency Response to Domestic Biological Incidents. |
AWR-228-C |
Coastal Community Resilience-Customized |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
UH-NDPTC |
4.0 |
Emergency Management, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Law Enforcement, Citizen/Community Volunteer, Other |
Community Resilience, Long-term Vulnerability Reduction, Planning, Risk and Disaster Resilience Assessment, Threats and Hazard Identification |
Citizen Preparedness and Participation |
Prevent, Common |
NTED |
This four-hour awareness-level training course will provide state and local government agencies, community groups and other stakeholder groups, with background information on natural hazards and the opportunity to work through an approach to: (1) assess community resilience, and (2) develop an action plan for improved resilience. The course will be developed to enhance awareness of natural hazards and best practices to enhance community resilience. The course will be designed for national implementation, while allowing integration of local concerns through case studies and focused group exercises.The course will focus on resilience as a unifying framework for community-based planning, preparedness, response, and recovery. The course will emphasize the following core capabilities. |
PER-305 |
Coastal Flood Risk Reduction |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
UH-NDPTC |
8.0 |
Emergency Management, Governmental Administrative, Law Enforcement, Public Works, Citizen/Community Volunteer, Other |
Community Resilience, Environmental Response/Health and Safety, Long-term Vulnerability Reduction, Planning, Risk Management for Protection Programs and Activities, Threats and Hazard Identification |
Citizen Preparedness and Participation |
Prevent, Protect, Respond, Recover, Common |
NTED |
This is a one-day performance-level training course that develops participants’ abilities to apply coastal risk reduction and opportunity enhancement measures to coastal floodplain management. This course provides participants with an understanding of: - Flooding risks to coastal built and natural environments
- Opportunities provided by coastal environments, including those provided by natural and beneficial functions, and manmade environments (tourism, park buffers, etc.)
- Basic coastal dynamic processes and their impacts on coastal and island environments.
- This course provides participants with an opportunity to apply traditional structural and non-structural mitigation approaches and tools that are available to reduce risk and to strengthen resulting opportunities from flooding events necessary skills and available capabilities to increase the resiliency of coastal environments.
The course design is lecture-based, and incorporated with problem-based scenario activities. In the course, participants will apply the content learned through three rounds of team activities. These activities are structured to allow participants to apply and layer the concepts presented in lectures. Team Activity modules alternate with lecture modules. |
AWR-310 |
Natural Disaster Awareness for Community Leaders |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
UH-NDPTC |
4.5 |
Emergency Management, Governmental Administrative, Citizen/Community Volunteer, Other |
Community Resilience, Long-term Vulnerability Reduction, Planning, Risk and Disaster Resilience Assessment, Threats and Hazard Identification |
Citizen Preparedness and Participation |
Prevent, Respond, Common |
NTED |
This course enhances the ability of the various individuals who hold leadership positions in the community to prepare for, mitigate, respond to, and recover from all forms of disaster. This course will help to enhance these individuals’ understanding of disasters, risk assessment in the context of disaster management, prevailing emergency management procedures and operations, and the different vulnerability factors that exist within their local community. The course material developed will familiarize community leaders with the available resources for natural disaster preparedness and planning. Participants who complete this course will be better able to recognize and define the roles and responsibilities they may be expected to assume given their leadership positions, and understand the roles that first responders and other support personnel are likely to assume to ensure primary assistance in the response and recovery phase of an emergency event. This course will also provide community leaders with an understanding of the necessary plans and tools needed in planning for natural disasters, and will help them to better understand and identify the personnel best equipped to address response and recovery requirements in the case of an actual disaster. |
MGT-412 |
Sport and Special Event Evacuation Training and Exercise |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
TEEX |
14.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Law Enforcement, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Information Technology, Security and Safety, Search & Rescue, Transportation, Other |
Critical Transportation, Fatality Management Services, Mass Care Services, Operational Communications, Planning, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Public Health, Healthcare, and Emergency Medical Services, Risk and Disaster Resilience Assessment, Situational Assessment |
Incident Response |
Respond, Common |
NTED |
This course provides training for sport and special event venue managers to prepare and/or enhance evacuation planning capabilities and assist emergency responders in implementing flexible and scalable evacuation activities. The course is highly innovative in that it builds multi-agency collaboration by delivering critical evacuation planning information utilizing SportEvac, a computerized modeling simulation and visualization training system. Participants will have the opportunity to conduct evacuation analysis of a venue under a wide range of conditions. Course outcomes will include plans and policies specific to respective sport and special event venues. This course is applicable to all venues, regardless of capacity. |
PER-200 |
Field Force Operations |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
CDP |
24.0 |
Law Enforcement |
Infrastructure Systems, Interdiction and Disruption, On-scene Security, Protection, and Law Enforcement, Operational Communications, Physical Protective Measures, Public Information and Warning, Screening, Search, and Detection, Situational Assessment |
Law Enforcement Preparedness and Response |
Prevent, Protect, Respond |
CDP |
The three-day Field Force Operations course provides state and local law enforcement personnel with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage and control crowds and demonstrations. Responders learn critical-thinking and intuitive decision-making skills that support safe and responsive action in regaining order. Responders receive instruction in protest types and actions, legal considerations, responsibilities of mobile field force teams, and crowd-control methods. The course culminates in a series of hands-on activities that allow responders to practice all of the learned skills (baton-holding positions, mass-arrest procedures, and riot-control formations) in a realistic context. |
PER-306 |
HURRIPLAN: Resilient Building Design for Coastal Communities |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
UH-NDPTC |
16.0 |
Emergency Management, Governmental Administrative, Public Works, Citizen/Community Volunteer, Other |
Community Resilience, Long-term Vulnerability Reduction, Long-term Vulnerability Reduction, Planning, Threats and Hazard Identification |
Maturing the Role of Public-Private Partnerships to Improve Critical Infrastructure |
Prevent, Protect, Respond, Recover, Common |
NTED |
This two-day performance-level course will provide professionals with the training necessary to integrate resilient community planning and building design strategies with civic and commercial projects located in hurricane-prone areas. In addition to discussing existing regulations, this course will feature best practices that may increase community shelter capacity while addressing design concerns such as sustainability, accessibility, architectural aesthetics, and regional culture. FEMA’s Whole Community Approach will be reinforced throughout the course.
Course module topics include an introduction to hurricane science and history; hazard assessment and overview of the primary hurricane hazards of wind, water, debris damage and infrastructure failure; current zoning and building codes which address hurricane conditions; unsuccessful and successful case studies of post-hurricane sites; community-wide hurricane risk analysis; government provided disaster response services; overviews of public and private insurance; and will culminate in a collaborative planning and design exercise. |
PER-201 |
Hazardous Materials Evidence Collection for CBRNE Incidents |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
CDP |
32.0 |
Fire Service, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement |
Environmental Response/Health and Safety, Forensics and Attribution, Intelligence and Information Sharing, Interdiction and Disruption, On-scene Security, Protection, and Law Enforcement, Screening, Search, and Detection |
Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction |
Prevent, Protect, Respond |
CDP |
Through the four-day Hazardous Materials Evidence Collection for CBRNE Incidents (HEC) course, responders receive instruction in hazardous evidence preservation and sampling, field screening, evaluating physical evidence, responsibilities of evidence collection teams, and methods for evidence documentation and packaging. Students perform advanced, practical tasks in the Nation’s only toxic chemical-agent training facility, the Chemical, Ordnance, Biological and Radiological (COBRA) Training Facility. |
PER-202 |
Field Force Extrication Tactics |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
CDP |
24.0 |
Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement, Public Works |
Interdiction and Disruption, On-scene Security, Protection, and Law Enforcement, Operational Coordination, Physical Protective Measures, Public Information and Warning, Screening, Search, and Detection, Situational Assessment |
Law Enforcement Preparedness and Response |
Prevent, Protect, Respond |
CDP |
Field Force Extrication Tactics (FFE) is a three-day course which provides students the knowledge and skills to operate the tools necessary to extricate individuals safely from protester devices, while reducing liability and ensuring due process. Responders receive instruction in protest situations, legal considerations, responsibilities of extrication teams, and extrication techniques required to defeat protester devices. The course culminates in a series of hands-on activities that allow responders to practice the learned skills (operating extrication tools, defeating protester devices, and communicating with other students while operating power tools) in a realistic context. |
PER-232-C |
Initial Law Enforcement Response to Suicide Bombing Attacks |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
NMT |
1.5 |
Law Enforcement |
Interdiction and Disruption |
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Prevent, Protect, Respond |
NTED |
The ILERSBA Customized Course is a ninety-minute training course designed for state, local, and tribal first responders and other individuals in the community that are responsible for responding to and planning for a suicide bombing threat or event. It is designed to be presented in a workshop or conference environment attended by the target audience. It addresses some of the major considerations a jurisdiction is required to answer when creating plans, procedures, and tactics to prevent and respond to suicide bombing incidents. Discipline-specific modifications for specialized audiences may be prepared as warranted. This course uses a blend of classroom presentations and performance exercises designed to help participants develop a greater understanding of the complex demands a suicide bombing threat presents. |
AWR-118-1 |
Biological Incidents Awareness, Train-the-Trainer |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
LSU |
8.0 |
Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health |
Community Resilience, Critical Transportation, Economic Recovery, Environmental Response/Health and Safety, Forensics and Attribution, Infrastructure Systems, Intelligence and Information Sharing, Interdiction and Disruption, On-scene Security, Protection, and Law Enforcement, Physical Protective Measures, Planning, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Public Health, Healthcare, and Emergency Medical Services, Public Information and Warning, Screening, Search, and Detection, Threats and Hazard Identification |
Agricultural/Food Incidents |
Respond |
NTED |
The course provides a brief overview of biological incidents that have occurred in the recent past; biological agents that are naturally occurring, could be accidentally released, or could be used deliberately; the typical course of disease and how that may vary in a deliberate incident; an overview of biological agents as terrorist weapons; and methods of protection from biological agents (with an emphasis on protection using methods and equipment readily available to emergency responders and the general public). Biological Incidents Awareness can be considered an introductory course to Emergency Response to Domestic Biological Incidents. |
PER-300 |
Personal Radiation Detector (PRD) Refresher |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
CTOS |
4.0 |
Fire Service, Law Enforcement |
Interdiction and Disruption, Screening, Search, and Detection, Screening, Search, and Detection |
Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction |
Prevent, Protect |
NTED |
The Personal Radiation Detector (PRD) Refresher course provides primary screeners with a review of material previously presented in the instructor led PRD course. The course emphasizes lessons of crucial importance providing information on the employment and use of a PRD during the initial detection of radioactive/nuclear materials in different scenarios. The course is divided into modules covering basic operational information and skills necessary to use the PRD in a variety of settings, radiation fundamentals, and Federal legal guidance |
PER-211 |
Medical Management of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE) Events |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
TEEX |
16.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Security and Safety, Search & Rescue, Other |
Environmental Response/Health and Safety |
Mass Casualty Care/Medical Readiness |
Respond |
NTED |
Participants completing this program will be able to properly perform patient triage, decontamination, treatment, and transportation in the event of exposure to chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNE) weapons. The course consists of facilitated discussions, small group exercises, hands-on activities, and task-oriented practical applications. Course participants will use both state-of-the-art adult and pediatric human patient simulators to promote critical thinking skills while utilizing the RAPID – Care concept. |
AWR-314-W |
Mass Prophylaxis Awareness for Public Health Emergencies |
Online/Distance Learning |
TEEX |
2.5 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Other |
Community Resilience, Environmental Response/Health and Safety, Operational Communications, Operational Coordination, Planning, Public Health, Healthcare, and Emergency Medical Services, Situational Assessment, Threats and Hazard Identification |
Incident Response |
Respond |
NTED |
The Mass Prophylaxis Awareness for Public Health Emergencies course is a web-based course that enhances community preparedness by providing awareness-level training on the roles and responsibilities of the local public health community and its partners. Also, actions that may be taken by local jurisdictions during a public health emergency that require response to the deployment of the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS). An awareness of the Local and Federal resources and public health capabilities that exist to help provide post-exposure prophylaxis for a large population in response to a catastrophic CBRNE |
PER-212 |
Operational Level Response to HazMat/WMD Incidents |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
TEEX |
24.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Security and Safety, Search & Rescue, Other |
Environmental Response/Health and Safety |
Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction |
Respond, Common |
NTED |
This course focuses on the special challenges faced by emergency responders and first receivers in dealing with a Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) or terrorist incident. Upon completion, participants will be able to respond to a WMD/hazardous materials incident. Responders will be able to preclude the spread of the hazard to the public and the environment. |
PER-212-1 |
Operational Level Response to HazMat/WMD Incidents, Train-the-Trainer |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
TEEX |
24.0 |
Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Law Enforcement, Public Health, Public Works, Transportation |
Environmental Response/Health and Safety, Forensics and Attribution, Infrastructure Systems, Interdiction and Disruption, Mass Search and Rescue Operations, Operational Communications, Operational Coordination, Physical Protective Measures, Planning, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Screening, Search, and Detection, Situational Assessment, Threats and Hazard Identification |
Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction |
Prevent, Protect, Respond |
NTED |
This train-the-trainer course focuses on training qualified candidates to teach the Operational Level Response to HazMat/WMD Incidents Course (PER-212). Upon completion, particpants will be prepared to teach responders in their jurisdiction how to respond to a Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD/hazardous materials incident and how to preclude the spread of the hazard to the public and the environment using the PER-212 course. |
MGT-425 |
Homeland Security Executive Leaders Program (ELP) |
Residential |
NPS |
160.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Public Works, Citizen/Community Volunteer, Information Technology, Security and Safety, Transportation |
Planning |
Emergency Management Leadership |
Common |
NTED |
The Executive Leaders Program offers a graduate-level educational forum for the nation’s senior government and private-sector leaders. The four one-week sessions provide a challenging educational environment to enhance executives’ capacity to identify and resolve homeland security problems as well as an opportunity to build professional networks among high-level public and private-sector security officials. The program is designed to accommodate the busy schedules of participating executives and does not require the workload of traditional graduate-level education programs. Seminars are conducted on such topics as intelligence, critical infrastructure, border/immigration, understanding threats, strategic and crisis communications, adaptation and complexity as well as emerging homeland security issues. All topics are discussed on a strategic, policy and organizational design level with particular attention to intergovernmental planning challenges, enabling participants to strengthen working relationships across regions, agencies, and local, state, tribal, territorial and federal jurisdictional and private-sector lines. |
PER-213 |
Wide Area Search |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
TEEX |
24.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Law Enforcement, Animal Emergency Services, Security and Safety, Search & Rescue, Other |
Access Control and Identity Verification, Critical Transportation, Fatality Management Services, Intelligence and Information Sharing, Mass Care Services, Mass Search and Rescue Operations, Operational Communications, Operational Coordination, Planning, Risk and Disaster Resilience Assessment, Screening, Search, and Detection, Threats and Hazard Identification |
Incident Response |
Recover |
NTED |
When disaster strikes it can be a challenge to effectively mobilize, organize, and deploy needed resources. The TEEX /NERRTC Wide Area Search course is an excellent training opportunity for nearly any jurisdiction or agency that may face such an emergency. The discipline applies to a vast number of critical situations including natural disasters or terrorist incidents. Participants are instructed in practical search methods and skills so they can perform systematic searches over a large affected area. The training includes challenging exercises that mirror real life scenarios. The three-day long event concludes with an in-depth exercise that requires participants to utilize the skills gained during the course. The trainers delivering the course are knowledgeable, experienced emergency responders who have actively utilized wide area search techniques during some of the Nation’s largest and most challenging operations, such as Hurricanes Katrina, Ike, Gustav and Rita, the Space Shuttle Columbia recovery operation, and many other incidents that required these same comprehensive strategies. |
PER-219 |
A Prepared Jurisdiction: Integrated Response to a CBRNE Incident |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
LSU |
20.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Public Works, Other |
Community Resilience, Environmental Response/Health and Safety, Forensics and Attribution, Infrastructure Systems, Intelligence and Information Sharing, Interdiction and Disruption, Mass Care Services, Natural and Cultural Resources, On-scene Security, Protection, and Law Enforcement, Operational Coordination, Physical Protective Measures, Planning, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Public Health, Healthcare, and Emergency Medical Services, Public Information and Warning, Risk and Disaster Resilience Assessment, Risk Management for Protection Programs and Activities, Screening, Search, and Detection, Situational Assessment |
Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction |
Common |
NTED |
A Prepared Jurisdiction: Integrated Response to a CBRNE Incident is a two-and-a-half-day course designed to improve interagency collaboration during a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or explosive (CBRNE) incident. Disciplines within a community must be able to recognize their roles and the roles of other first responder disciplines when preparing for and responding to disasters. The course examines integration and command structure within a jurisdiction. Using a whole community approach, the course provides an opportunity for a jurisdiction to examine its overall preparedness capability. This goal is accomplished though interactive discussions between functional groups, collaborative planning, and participation in a day-long field training scenario. During the field training scenario, participants work together across a broad range of response disciplines for an integrated response to a CBRNE incident. This scenario presents participants with an incident that significantly challenges existing resources throughout their jurisdiction. The course also includes an after-action review to allow participants to self-assess their jurisdiction’s overall ability to work together to effectively respond to a CBRNE incident. |
MGT-426 |
Executive Education Seminars hosted by Mobile Education Team (MET) |
Residential |
NPS |
5.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Public Works, Citizen/Community Volunteer, Information Technology, Security and Safety, Transportation |
Planning |
Emergency Management Leadership |
Prevent |
NTED |
The Executive Education Seminar program conducted by the Mobile Education Team (MET) is an intensive half-day seminar on Homeland Security designed to help strengthen U.S. capability to prevent, deter, and respond to domestic terrorist attacks, and to build the intergovernmental, interagency, and civil-military cooperation that Homeland Security requires. The seminars are conducted by Mobile Education Teams (MET) comprised of nationally recognized experts in various areas related to Homeland Security. The Executive Education Seminar focuses exclusively on enhancing the capacity of top government officials to successfully address new Homeland Security challenges. For states, the target audience is the Governor and his/her Homeland Security team, which is expected to consist of the Governor’s senior staff and the heads of each department and agency that has a role in Homeland Security. The Executive Education Seminar is also available for major urban area senior Homeland Security leaders. |
MGT-427 |
Pacific Executive Leaders Program (PELP) |
Residential |
NPS |
40.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Public Works, Citizen/Community Volunteer, Information Technology, Security and Safety, Transportation |
Planning |
Emergency Management Leadership |
Common |
NTED |
The Naval Postgraduate School Center for Homeland Defense and Security (CHDS), in partnership with other entities in the Pacific region, has developed the Pacific Executive Leaders Program (Pacific ELP), a graduate level education curriculum, to address specific challenges facing officials in these unique areas. This course is designed for mid- and senior-level homeland security professionals as an opportunity to develop the strategies, policies and organizational elements they need to better understand and address emerging regional security issues, public policy debates, terrorist threats and best practices in homeland security including: geographic isolation from the continental U.S. and each other; predisposition to various types of natural disasters; port security and safety concerns; and proximity to mainland Asia and their geopolitical influences. |
MGT-428 |
Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) Executive Education Program |
Residential |
NPS |
64.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Public Works, Citizen/Community Volunteer, Information Technology, Security and Safety, Transportation |
Planning |
Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction |
Common |
NTED |
Government agency, national association and private sector leaders are at the forefront of our nation’s emergency preparedness mission. In a rapidly changing environment, these leaders need continuous education and professional development to cultivate a more thorough understanding of emerging issues and public policy debates, and the underlying causes of the hazards and threats we face. Recognizing this, the Center for Homeland Defense and Security (CHDS), in conjunction with the FEMA Technological Hazards Division, developed the Radiological Emergency Preparedness Executive Education Program to provide government and industry leaders with the tools and resources they need to think and act strategically in this area. The program allows local, state and federal partners to explore the complex and unique challenges associated with preparing for, responding to, and recovering from a commercial nuclear power plant major incident. |
PER-220 |
Emergency Response to Domestic Biological Incidents |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
LSU |
16.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Public Works |
Threats and Hazard Identification |
Incident Response |
Prevent, Protect, Respond, Common |
NTED |
This is a performance-level course designed to address fundamentals associated with emergency response to biological incidents. As such, it provides detailed technical information and includes hands-on practice of actions required of emergency responders and medical personnel in biological incident situations. The course provides a brief overview of the terrorist threat that now faces the United States; biological agents that could be used by terrorists in executing their attacks; methods of protection from biological agents (with an emphasis on protection using methods and equipment readily available to most emergency responders); and tactics for identifying the presence of a potential biological threat, responding to an incident, and supporting law enforcement operations at the incident scene. The course also supports the necessity for teamwork (Incident Command/Unified Command) among all responding agencies and actions that law enforcement personnel can take to support and facilitate the operations of fire and medical services and other responding agencies. In summary, the course will prepare representatives of State and local emergency response agencies to perform safely and effectively during an incident involving biological agents. |
MGT-422-W |
Complex Attacks Situational Awareness and Response (CASAR) |
Online/Distance Learning |
FCC |
10.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Public Works |
Planning |
Complex Attacks |
Respond |
NTED |
The CASAR course is asynchronous, self-paced, web-based instruction designed to provide critical knowledge and skills related to a potential complex terrorist attack on critical infrastructures. The course guides participants through a current comprehension of the threat of a complex attack initiated by homegrown or transnational terrorists. It includes an assessment of the leadership and intelligence relationship to situational awareness and continues by reviewing information sharing, crisis communications, and the hazards risk management process. The final element of the course is a web-based complex attack simulation in which students practice application of the knowledge and skills imparted in the earlier lesson-based components of the course. The course is enriched with videos and job aids for future reference. Best practices are also highlighted. The course also includes optional opportunities for participants to engage in real-time instructor-led online group discussion groups. To register for this course go to: www.frederick.edu/em |
PER-308 |
Rural Isolation and Quarantine for Public Health and Healthcare Professionals |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
RDPC |
4.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health, Security and Safety, Other |
Public Health, Healthcare, and Emergency Medical Services |
Rural Isolation and Quarantine |
Respond |
NTED |
Rural Isolation and Quarantine for Public Health and Healthcare Professionals is a performance-level, instructor-led course designed follow the prerequisite course, Isolation and Quarantine for Rural Communities. This course expands on concepts introduced in Isolation and Quarantine for Rural Communities, and consists of two customized training modules specifically tailored toward course participants in the public health and medical fields. In this module, participants will become familiar with guidance that assists communities in planning for isolation and quarantine (I&Q), such the National Response Framework and its implications in the healthcare community. Participants will be introduced to actions public health and medical facility planners should consider when planning for I&Q |
PER-307-W |
Introduction to Improvised Nuclear Device (IND) Effects and Response Strategies |
Online/Distance Learning |
CTOS |
3.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Public Works, Citizen/Community Volunteer, Security and Safety, Search & Rescue, Transportation |
Situational Assessment |
Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction |
Respond |
NTED |
This web-based training course provides an overview of the expected effects and impacts of a detonation of an Improvised Nuclear Device (IND) in a major U.S. city. It also provides an overview of the current preplanning guidance and response strategy recommendations to maximize the preservation of life in an urban nuclear detonation of this magnitude. The course provides first responders, leaders, emergency planners, and support personnel with nuclear detonation specific response guidance, such as recognition, immediate actions, response planning damage zones, fallout/radiation hazards, and shelter and evacuation strategies. This course forms the foundation for additional courses in IND response operations, management, and planning. |
PER-221 |
WMD Tactical Operations |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
LSU |
40.0 |
Law Enforcement |
Critical Transportation, Environmental Response/Health and Safety, Infrastructure Systems, Interdiction and Disruption, On-scene Security, Protection, and Law Enforcement, Operational Communications, Operational Coordination, Planning, Screening, Search, and Detection, Situational Assessment |
Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction |
Prevent |
NTED |
The goal of this course is to provide law enforcement tactical team personnel with the knowledge, skills and abilities to safely and effectively perform tactical mission responsibilities in weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and hazardous material environments. It provides both detailed, technical information and hands-on applications of actions required for the safe and effective conduct of tactical operations in chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNE) environments. The course consists of 12 modules taught through a combination of classroom sessions and comprehensive practical exercises. |
MGT-423-W |
Key Leader: Incident Command IND Response Program, Course 1 Initial Actions |
Online/Distance Learning |
CTOS |
3.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement |
Operational Coordination |
Incident Response |
Respond |
NTED |
This web-based training (WBT) course focuses on command-level responsibilities and functions related to the detonation of an Improvised Nuclear Device (IND) in a major U.S. city. This is the first course in a program for senior personnel in jurisdictions likely to be targeted for an IND attack (such as the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) regions), the jurisdictions surrounding the likely targeted jurisdictions (“collar communities”), and other jurisdictions throughout the region and nation that could provide support to and/or receive evacuees and casualties from the targeted jurisdiction. The course incorporates the competencies required to respond to a catastrophic incident involving cascading events, the advanced application of Incident Command System (ICS) principles command needs during the incident, and risk management and safety considerations in the IND incident environment. The course incorporates the Response Mission Area core capabilities, stresses the importance of multidisciplinary/multiagency operations, and engages the entire community in support of the National Preparedness Goal. |
MGT-433 |
Isolation and Quarantine for Rural Communities |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
RDPC |
4.5 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health |
Public Health, Healthcare, and Emergency Medical Services |
Rural Isolation and Quarantine |
Respond |
NTED |
Isolation and Quarantine for Rural Communities stands as the prerequisite core curriculum for a series of subsequent, sector-specific courses, including public safety, public health, and the private sector. This 4.5 hour, instructor-led course delivers the general knowledge necessary to begin planning for situations requiring the isolation and/or quarantine (I&Q) of a large portion of a local, rural population. The course explores I&Q in a modern context, discusses legal and ethical issues associated with I&Q, and presents preparedness, planning, response, and support considerations. In addition, Isolation and Quarantine for Rural Communities discusses communication strategies as well as I&Q resources. Intended for a blended audience consisting of representatives from public health, public safety, the private sector, and elected offices, this course also provides an opportunity for cross-sector communication and learning. This delivery method, in turn, can kick-start the planning process. |
MGT-431 |
Rural Isolation and Quarantine Planning: Private Sector Readiness |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
RDPC |
4.0 |
Emergency Management, Governmental Administrative, Health Care, Public Health, Security and Safety |
Community Resilience, Intelligence and Information Sharing, On-scene Security, Protection, and Law Enforcement, Physical Protective Measures, Planning, Public Health, Healthcare, and Emergency Medical Services, Public Information and Warning, Threats and Hazard Identification |
Rural Isolation and Quarantine |
Respond |
NTED |
This course functions as an instructor-led course. It is made up of four modules that will help an organization plan for and respond to an infectious disease outbreak. The purpose of this course is to: - Provide private-sector organizations in small, rural, and remote communities with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to effectively plan for and respond to isolation and/or quarantine events of their populations.
- Identify gaps and areas for improvement in pandemic planning in organizational continuity plans, policies, and procedures.
- Involve private sector continuity managers in a structured exchange of information, ideas, solutions, and resolutions as they pertain to continuity issues in a pandemic event.
This course includes discussion-based exercises that require private-sector participants to evaluate the activities necessary to collaborate with the public sector during a biohazard response. The private sector includes but is not limited to local business owners, pharmacies, local employers, local association members, and volunteer organizations.
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PER-222 |
Public Safety WMD Response - Sampling Techniques and Guidelines |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
LSU |
24.0 |
Fire Service, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement, Public Health |
Critical Transportation, Environmental Response/Health and Safety, Environmental Response/Health and Safety, Infrastructure Systems, On-scene Security, Protection, and Law Enforcement, Operational Communications, Operational Coordination, Planning, Screening, Search, and Detection, Situational Assessment |
Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction |
Prevent, Protect, Respond, Recover |
NTED |
The course provides diverse agency representatives who have hazardous material backgrounds the ability to coordinate with local and state emergency responder agencies; to assess WMD events; conduct area surveys in a safe and effective manner; conduct material characterization and screening operations; and, collect public safety samples in a hazardous environment. This course provides participants with an opportunity to perform public safety sampling techniques required in the response to a WMD event. As observed by the course instructors, participants should take part in classroom activities. Participants, who all have hazardous material backgrounds, will be given the opportunity to demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with performing public safety sampling operations required in a WMD environment. This is a performance-level course designed to address specific fundamentals and skills associated with an emergency response to a WMD incident. As such, it provides detailed technical information and includes hands-on practice of actions required of emergency responders in such situations. Of special interest is the course’s emphasis on collecting forensically valid samples, which is accomplished through maintaining a secure chain-of- custody for the sample from the time of collection through laboratory analysis. This process is consistent with operations of all public safety responding agencies. As required by the National Incident Management System (NIMS), this course also addresses the necessity for teamwork (Incident Command and Unified Command) among all responding agencies and actions that public safety responders can take to support and facilitate the operations of fire and medical services and other responding agencies. In summary, the course will prepare representatives of local and state emergency response agencies to perform a critical technical sampling and survey function safely and effectively during an incident involving WMD. |
AWR-148-1 |
Crisis Management for School-Based Incidents -Partnering Rural Law Enforcement, First Responders, and Local School Systems- Train the Trainer |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
RDPC |
16.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Law Enforcement, Public Safety Communications, Public Works |
On-scene Security, Protection, and Law Enforcement, Planning |
Rural First Responders |
Common |
NTED |
Developed by the University of Findlay as a member of the RDPC, this instructor-led course is designed to prepare individuals to teach the AWR 148 Crisis Management for School-Based Incidents: Partnering Rural Law Enforcement, First Responders, and Local School Systems curriculum in their jurisdictions. Characteristics of adult learners, types of learning styles, and effective preparation strategies are discussed in an adult learning module. Participants are required to conduct a teach-back using their knowledge of the subject matter and adult learning principles. Major discussion points relative to the AWR 148 course materials are reviewed to ensure participants fully grasp the elements that must be in place to effectively plan and prepare for, respond to, and recover from a school-based emergency. This Train-the-Trainer course emphasizes the collaboration and communication that must exist amongst the local emergency responders, school personnel, and other community stakeholders for maximum coordination in the event of a school-based incident. |
AWR-315 |
Criminal Intelligence Analysis Essentials |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
LSU |
20.0 |
Emergency Management, Governmental Administrative, Law Enforcement |
Intelligence and Information Sharing |
Intelligence/Information Sharing |
Prevent |
NTED |
This awareness-level course, Criminal Intelligence Analysis Essentials, presents participants with the fundamental core capabilities required for intelligence analysis from an all-crimes, all-hazards perspective, encompassing traditional crimes, domestic and international acts of terrorism, and other potential crises. It introduces entry-level intelligence personnel to intelligence and the difference between information and intelligence, the Intelligence Community, and the responsibilities of an intelligence analyst. The course teaches participants the goals of and uses of intelligence analysis, the range of intelligence customers, and the importance of having a thorough understanding of the customer’s intelligence need. It reviews and examines each of the six steps in the intelligence process and the importance of critical and creative thinking to each step. Intelligence-led policing, the information sharing environment, and suspicious activity reporting are reviewed, as well as legal authorities and guidance including privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties legislation. The course also reviews the benefits of forming strategic partnerships and collaborative networks. The ultimate goal is to ensure intelligence personnel receive a foundation of knowledge, skills, and abilities to increase their capacity to produce intelligence. This foundation of knowledge will enhance the individual’s contributions to preventing and responding to criminal acts, including domestic or international acts of terrorism, and promoting public safety. This instructor-led, awareness-level course addresses the fundamental knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to participate in the criminal intelligence process across an all-crimes, all-hazards, and all-threats perspective. Consisting of nine modules, the course is a mixture of classroom instruction, facilitated group discussions, and scenario-driven practical activities. |
PER-227 |
Advanced Tactical Operations: WMD Interdiction |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
LSU |
24.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement |
Environmental Response/Health and Safety, Infrastructure Systems, Intelligence and Information Sharing, Interdiction and Disruption, On-scene Security, Protection, and Law Enforcement, Operational Communications, Operational Coordination, Physical Protective Measures, Planning, Screening, Search, and Detection, Situational Assessment, Threats and Hazard Identification |
Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction |
Protect |
NTED |
This course is designed to address technical and practical aspects of implementing an effective and safe tactical law enforcement response to a WMD incident. As such, it offers participants the opportunity to apply technical knowledge in scenario training for the experience of working in a WMD environment and testing abilities and capabilities to prevent, intercept, mitigate, and eliminate threats. The content in this course is an extension of the knowledge and skills taught in the WMD Tactical Operations course. This course introduces advanced techniques, which focus on the interdiction of WMD in transit or on the scene; therefore, a large emphasis is placed on linear targets such as transit-style buses; rail cars, both passenger and freight; subway cars; and aircraft. Furthermore, this course provides detailed technical information through presentations and progressively complex and challenging practical exercises in which participants apply knowledge gained and have the opportunity to preemptively intercept weapons in transit or on scene. |
PER-228 |
Advanced Forensic Investigations for Hazardous Environments |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
LSU |
32.0 |
Law Enforcement |
Community Resilience, Environmental Response/Health and Safety, Forensics and Attribution, Infrastructure Systems, Intelligence and Information Sharing, Interdiction and Disruption, Long-term Vulnerability Reduction, Mass Search and Rescue Operations, On-scene Security, Protection, and Law Enforcement, Operational Communications, Operational Coordination, Physical Protective Measures, Planning, Public Information and Warning, Risk and Disaster Resilience Assessment, Risk Management for Protection Programs and Activities, Screening, Search, and Detection, Situational Assessment, Threats and Hazard Identification |
Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction |
Prevent |
NTED |
This course addresses response in a hazardous environment, with emphasis on evidence collection and recovery, as well as the paradigm shifts that are required for crime scene investigators to safely conduct a crime scene investigation in these types of environments. The course is designed so that participants will develop the required knowledge, skills, and ability to investigate a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high-yield explosive (CBRNE), toxic industrial chemical (TIC), or hazardous environment crime scene for the identification, documentation, presumptive field testing, preservation, and collection for laboratory analysis of CBRNE/TIC and non-CBRNE/TIC forensic evidence. |
PER-229 |
Introduction to the (Computer Aided Management Emergency Operations Suite (CAMEO) |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
LSU |
24.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Public Works |
Environmental Response/Health and Safety, Intelligence and Information Sharing, Interdiction and Disruption, On-scene Security, Protection, and Law Enforcement, Physical Protective Measures, Planning, Risk and Disaster Resilience Assessment, Threats and Hazard Identification, Threats and Hazard Identification |
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Prevent, Protect, Respond |
NTED |
This performance-level course provides training on the fundamental elements of the CAMEO Suite of programs as they relate to emergency situations. As such, it includes detailed technical information and hands-on practice of critical elements of the CAMEO system and its associated programs (CAMEO Chemicals, CAMEOfm, ALOHA, and MARPLOT). To better understand how the programs interface, participants are provided opportunities to practice key procedures that allow users to enhance planning and response activities associated with community risks. These exercises clarify the connections between the programs and how they can enhance emergency planning and response activities. |
PER-229-1 |
Introduction to Computer-Aided Management of Emergency Operations Suite (CAMEO), Train-the-Trainer |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
LSU |
32.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement, Public Health, Security and Safety |
Interdiction and Disruption, Physical Protective Measures, Planning, Risk and Disaster Resilience Assessment, Situational Assessment, Threats and Hazard Identification |
Incident Response |
Prevent, Protect, Respond |
NTED |
This Performance-Level course provides training on the fundamental elements of the CAMEO® Suite of programs as they relate to emergency situations. As such, it includes detailed technical information and hands-on practice of critical elements of the CAMEO fm system and its associated programs (ALOHA®, MARPLOT®, LandView®, and Tier II Submit). To better understand how the programs interface, participants are provided opportunities to practice key procedures that allow users to enhance planning and response activities associated with community risks. These exercises clarify the connections between the programs and how they can enhance emergency planning and response activities. |
MGT-432 |
Isolation and Quarantine for Rural Public Safety Personnel |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
RDPC |
3.25 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Security and Safety, Other |
Public Health, Healthcare, and Emergency Medical Services |
Rural Isolation and Quarantine |
Respond |
NTED |
Isolation and quarantine (I&Q) have been used as disease-control methods for centuries. The new century, though, introduced the public to new, dangerous, and prolific diseases such as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and H1N1 influenza (“swine flu”). The discovery of Ebola, the emergence of extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis (XDR-TB), and the potential threat of bioterrorism have pushed the need for isolation and quarantine preparedness back into the responder purview. Modern conditions have left many responders, especially in rural and remote communities, without the knowledge and training they need for activating or coordinating aid for isolation and quarantine response. Focus on urban areas, where large, dense populations can spread disease rapidly, and lack of funding for rural first responders has exacerbated these conditions. Further, though certain aspects of isolation and quarantine are federally regulated, standard operating procedures, authorities, strategies, and statutes relating to isolation and quarantine and disease control methods vary from state to state. Without uniform standards across the response community, it is likely many response agencies have unclear understandings regarding how and when to implement, manage, and demobilize isolation and quarantine measures. The purpose of this course is to provide small, rural, and remote communities with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to effectively plan for and respond to events that require isolation and/or quarantine of their populations in a variety of low- and high-impact situations. |
PER-230 |
Incident Response to Terrorist Bombings - Operations |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
NMT |
4.0 |
Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Law Enforcement, Public Safety Communications, Public Works |
Threats and Hazard Identification |
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Respond |
NTED |
This is a performance level (operations) course designed to prepare emergency responders to perform effectively and safely during bombing incidents, principally in support roles within the warm and cold zones of the incident scene. The course includes a familiarization with improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and explosive materials, and detailed training on critical response actions during pre- and post-detonation operations. In addition, the course addresses actions that emergency responders can take to prevent and/or deter bombing attacks against targets in their communities. |
PER-230-1 |
Incident Response to Terrorist Bombings - Operations, Train-the-Trainer |
Residential |
NMT |
32.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement, Transportation |
Threats and Hazard Identification |
Incident Response |
Respond |
NTED |
This train-the-trainer course is designed to prepare emergency responders to perform effectively and safely during bombing incidents at all locations at an incident scene, including the hot (kill) zone. The course includes detailed instruction on improvised explosive devices, materials, and explosive effects; and comprehensive training on critical response actions during pre- and post-detonation operations. Extensive field training, including explosives effects demonstrations, is included in the course. In addition, the course addresses actions that emergency responders can take to prevent and/or deter terrorist attacks involving energetic materials. Participants who successfully complete this course and are certified as trainers by their agencies are also certified to deliver the Incident Response to Terrorist Bombings awareness level course to their agencies. Note that this course does not prepare emergency response personnel to perform as explosive ordnance or bomb technicians. |
MGT-439 |
Pediatric Disaster Response and Emergency Preparedness |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
TEEX |
16.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Citizen/Community Volunteer, Security and Safety |
Mass Care Services |
Mass Casualty Care/Medical Readiness |
Common |
NTED |
This course prepares students to effectively, appropriately, and safely plan for and respond to a disaster incident involving children, addressing the specific needs of pediatric patients in the event of a community based-incident. Pediatric specific planning considerations include mass sheltering, pediatric-triage, reunification planning and pediatric decontamination considerations. This is not a hand-on technical course, but instead a management resource course for stakeholders like pediatric physicians, emergency managers, emergency planners and members of public emergency departments like EMS, Fire, Police, Public Health and Hospitals in field of disaster response and preparedness work. |
PER-231 |
Prevention of and Response to Suicide Bombing Incidents |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
NMT |
4.0 |
Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Law Enforcement, Public Safety Communications |
Intelligence and Information Sharing |
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Prevent, Respond |
NTED |
This four-hour course addresses some of the major issues a jurisdiction is required to answer when creating plans, procedures, and tactics to prevent and respond to suicide bombing incidents. Upon completion of this course, participants will understand the suicide bombing threat, their role in community situational awareness, use of deadly force, and personal protection issues |
MGT-440 |
Enhanced Sports and Special Events Incident Management |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
TEEX |
24.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Public Works, Animal Emergency Services, Citizen/Community Volunteer, Information Technology, Security and Safety, Search & Rescue, Transportation, Other |
Operational Coordination |
Incident Response |
Respond |
NTED |
The Enhanced Sports and Special Events Incident Management course is a scenario-based practicum of three primary areas within the field of sports and special events management: a) incident management, b) crowd and evacuation management; and c) crisis information management. The course is intended to prepare emergency responders as well as event management personnel, concessionaries, athletic department personnel, and elected and chief executives who would be involved in the preparation for and response to a large-scale incident during sporting or special events. There are three rigorous, simulation-supported, scenario-based emergency response activities designed to hone both individual and team building decision-making and incident management skills in the context of sports and special events operations. |
PER-231-1 |
Prevention of and Response to Suicide Bombing Incidents, Train-the-Trainer |
Residential |
NMT |
36.5 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement, Transportation |
Operational Coordination |
Incident Response |
Prevent, Respond |
NTED |
This is a performance/operations level resident course designed to provide training necessary to develop plans, policies, and procedures to prevent and respond to suicide bombing incidents in participants’ jurisdictions. The course offers a unique blend of classroom presentations, field laboratories, case studies, and performance exercises. It addresses, in detail, the issues required to be addressed in a jurisdiction’s plans to deal with the suicide bombing threat. |
PER-232 |
Initial Law Enforcement Response to Suicide Bombing Attacks |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
NMT |
8.0 |
Law Enforcement |
On-scene Security, Protection, and Law Enforcement |
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Prevent, Protect, Respond |
NTED |
This is a performance level mobile course that addresses some of the major considerations a jurisdiction is required to answer when creating plans, procedures, and tactics to prevent and respond to suicide bombing incidents.
Successful preparation for a future suicide bombing event requires emergency response agencies to complete extensive preparatory actions—developing plans, acquiring equipment, and conducting training and exercises that focus on likely attack scenarios. This course uses a blend of classroom presentations and performance exercises designed to help participants develop a greater understanding of the complex demands a suicide bombing threat presents.
Upon completion of this course, participants will understand the suicide bombing tactic, the participant’s role in situational awareness, use of deadly force, and personal protection issues. |
PER-232-1 |
Initial Law Enforcement Response to Suicide Bombing Attacks (ILERSBA), Train-the-Trainer |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
NMT |
8.0 |
Fire Service, Law Enforcement |
On-scene Security, Protection, and Law Enforcement |
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Prevent, Protect, Respond |
NTED |
ILERSBA is a performance level course developed with support and cooperation from the Department of Homeland Security, National Bomb Squad Commanders Advisory Board, and New Mexico Tech. This course provides front-line law enforcement officers with the skills and knowledge to effectively interdict and respond to an imminent suicide bombing attack (person-borne or vehicle-borne) or a non-suicide attack involving a vehicle-borne device. |
PER-233 |
Medical Preparedness and Response to Bombing Incidents (MPRBI) |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
NMT |
16.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Search & Rescue, Transportation |
Intelligence and Information Sharing |
Incident Response |
Respond |
NTED |
This course is designed to equip first responders and first receivers with the knowledge necessary to enhance the safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of an integrated jurisdictional medical response and subsequent clinical care following a bombing incident. This course is delivered concurrently with MGT-348 and is facilitated by instructors possessing expertise in both medical operations and explosives. Participants of the combined PER-233/MGT-348 will be assigned to the appropriate course based on their current duty responsibilities or emergency management/response roles within their respective organization |
AWR-322 |
Natural Disaster Awareness for Security Professionals |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
UH-NDPTC |
8.0 |
Emergency Management, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Law Enforcement, Security and Safety, Other |
Community Resilience, Intelligence and Information Sharing, Long-term Vulnerability Reduction, On-scene Security, Protection, and Law Enforcement, Planning, Risk and Disaster Resilience Assessment, Situational Assessment, Threats and Hazard Identification, Threats and Hazard Identification |
Whole Community Inclusive Planning |
Respond |
NTED |
This course will familiarize participants with a range of natural hazards, the disaster-specific risks they pose (including likelihood and consequences), different factors that contribute to or reduce vulnerability, effective and accepted emergency procedures that may be taken to minimize financial and/or human impacts, and basic law enforcement duties that are typically required in the response to or recovery from major emergencies and disasters. Participants will be able to describe how the security professional, in the line of their duties, can reduce the likelihood of a business/operations interruption (in light of identified hazards or actual events) through hazard mitigation and response preparedness actions and will understand how security professionals may receive hazard and warning information relevant to their facility (and communicate those risks to organization/company leadership, staff, clients, and guests). The course introduces the methods and systems by which the emergency services communicate, and explain the different ways in which security professionals may tap into these established systems in order to better contribute to the organized community-wide first response efforts. Finally, the course will help the security professional to reduce their personal vulnerability to disaster consequences that might otherwise make them unable to perform their emergency responsibilities. |
PER-240 |
WMD Radiological/Nuclear Responder Operations Course |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
CTOS |
24.0 |
Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement, Public Health, Search & Rescue, Transportation |
Situational Assessment |
Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction |
Respond |
NTED |
The course prepares emergency response personnel to respond to an incident involving a radiological or nuclear weapon of mass destruction (WMD), such as a radiological dispersal device (RDD, "dirty bomb") or an improvised nuclear device (IND). The course begins by giving the participant a conscious awareness of the fundamentals of radiation, health effects, recognition, and terrorist use of radiation and radiological material. Participants are given hands-on experience with radiation fields while learning the basic operation of radiation detectors and dosimeters. Participants are taught to conduct radiological surveys of personnel, vehicles, facilities, and outdoor areas. Hands-on activities blend cognitive knowledge of radiation and instruments with survey techniques used in detecting the presence of radiation, locating radioactive material, and measuring levels of radiation and radiological contamination. Once individual and small team skills are mastered, participants are taught operational considerations when responding to a radiological WMD incident. Participants form operational teams that deal with cadre-evaluated realistic drills involving likely terrorist use of radiological material. The course culminates with an evaluation exercise requiring participant teams, under a unified command, to respond to a scenario in which terrorists attack a facility or public transportation system, disbursing radiological material. Air-purifying respirators may be worn (for training purposes only) during the final exercise for those certified by their organization to wear respirators (bring documentation to the course). |
AWR-319 |
Leveraging Tools for Conducting Damage Assessments |
Residential |
UH-NDPTC |
8.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Governmental Administrative, Law Enforcement, Public Works, Citizen/Community Volunteer, Information Technology, Security and Safety, Transportation, Other |
Operational Communications, Situational Assessment |
Whole Community Inclusive Planning |
Recover |
NTED |
This is a one-day performance-level training course that develops the participants' knowledge and skills in conducting damage assessments. It provides participants with: An overview of the basic damage assessment process, the importance of providing quick and accurate assessments, and the commonalities and differences in data requirements for different groups; A discussion of and practice conducting a damage assessment action plan in order to ensure that resources are in place for an adequate response, followed by a hands-on exercise; An opportunity to practice conducting a damage assessment with hands-on exercises using Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) tools and software to collect damage assessments; and A brief discussion on the use of community and crowd-sourced information to enhance the damage assessment common operational picture. |
PER-241 |
The Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Radiological/Nuclear Course for Hazardous Material (HazMat) Technicians |
Residential |
CTOS |
32.0 |
Fire Service, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement, Search & Rescue |
Situational Assessment |
Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction |
Respond |
NTED |
The course prepares the hazardous materials (HazMat) technician to respond to an incident involving a radiological or nuclear weapon of mass destruction (WMD), such as a radiological dispersal device (RDD, "dirty bomb") or an improvised nuclear device (IND). The course begins by giving the participant a conscious awareness of the fundamentals of radiation, health effects, recognition, and terrorist use of radiation and radiological material. Participants are given hands-on experience with radiation fields while learning the basic operation of radiation detectors and dosimeters. Participants are taught how to use these instruments to conduct surveys of personnel, vehicles, facilities, and outdoor areas. Hands-on activities blend cognitive knowledge of radiation and instruments with survey techniques used in detecting the presence of radiation, locating radioactive material, and measuring levels of radiation and radiological contamination. Once individual and small team skills are mastered, participants are taught operational considerations when responding to a radiological WMD incident. These considerations include operating in high-radiation areas, limiting responder radiation doses, and rescuing contaminated victims. Participants form operational teams that deal with cadre-evaluated realistic drills involving likely terrorist use of radiological material. The course culminates with an evaluation exercise requiring attendee teams, under a unified command, to respond to a terrorist attack that has dispersed radiological material at the target facility. This is a "live agent" course using actual radiological and nuclear materials. This course is designed and monitored so that attendees receive only minor radiation doses (lower than a chest X-ray or a typical round-trip airline flight across the U.S.). |
PER-320 |
Personal Protective Measures for Biological Events |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
CDP |
8.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health |
Community Resilience, Environmental Response/Health and Safety, Mass Care Services, On-scene Security, Protection, and Law Enforcement, Operational Coordination, Physical Protective Measures, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Public Health, Healthcare, and Emergency Medical Services, Screening, Search, and Detection, Situational Assessment, Threats and Hazard Identification |
Food and Agriculture Preparedness and Response |
Respond |
CDP |
The Personal Protective Measures for Biological Events course is a 1-day,8-hour course which includes an overview of the bio-threat, demonstrations of proper donning and doffing of personal protective equipment, and technical decontamination protocols. The course will also provide the learners with activities that include agility drills and practice skill sessions that include donning and doffing of PPE using the buddy system. The course will culminate with the learner's demonstrating the donning and doffing of PPE in a technical decontamination exercise that will include a self-assessment and instructor performance checklist with feedback |
AWR-160-F |
Conocimiento Sobre Armas de Destruccion Masiva/Terrorismo para Socorristas (WMD/Terrorism Awareness for Emergency Responders |
Online/Distance Learning |
TEEX |
4.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Public Works, Security and Safety |
Environmental Response/Health and Safety, On-scene Security, Protection, and Law Enforcement |
Terrorism Awareness and Response |
Respond |
NTED |
Este curso en l nea se centra en la capacitacion a socorristas, a fin cumplir con los requisitos establecidos por la Asociacion Nacional de Proteccion contra el Fuego (National Fire Protection Association, NFPA) 472 (Ed. 2008), Cap tulo 4 "Competencias del personal en nivel introductorio" y la Administracion de Seguridad y Salud Ocupacional (Occupational Safety and Health Administration, OSHA) Cdigo de Reglamentaciones Federales (Code of Federal Regulations, CFR) 28 1910.120 (q) (6) (i) (a-f) competencias del "Nivel introductorio de primeros socorristas". Este curso realiza un abordaje integral de todos los incidentes con Materiales Peligrosos (Hazardous Materials, HazMat), incluidos actos de terrorismo que puedan involucrar materiales para armas de destruccion masiva (Weapons of Mass Destruction, WMD). Proporciona a los participantes el conocimiento para reconocer el material peligroso, auto protegerse, notificar a los demas y asegurar la escena. |
PER-243 |
Primary Screener / Personal Radiation Detector |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
CTOS |
7.0 |
Fire Service, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Works, Citizen/Community Volunteer, Search & Rescue, Transportation |
Screening, Search, and Detection |
Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction |
Prevent |
NTED |
This course trains participants to perform basic Preventive Radiological/Nuclear Detection (PRND) Operations as Primary Screeners employing a personal radiation detector. Participants learn how the job of the Primary Screener is integrated into the Nation's Global Nuclear Detection Architecture's (GNDA) objective to address the threat of terrorist attacks using radiological/nuclear material. The course evaluates participants' on knowledge, skills, and abilities in the Primary Screener role. Through scenario-based drills, Participants are trained to detect, locate, and adjudicate potential threats involving people, vehicles, packages, and facilities. |
PER-243-1 |
Personal Radiation Detector (PRD), Train-the-Trainer |
Residential |
CTOS |
8.0 |
Fire Service, Law Enforcement, Transportation |
Interdiction and Disruption, Screening, Search, and Detection, Screening, Search, and Detection |
Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction |
Prevent |
NTED |
The PER-243-1 Primary Screener/Personal Radiation Detector (PRD) Train-the-Trainer Course train Participants who are qualified instructors selected by their agency to deliver the PER-243 Primary Screener/Personal Radiation Detector (PRD) Course to effectively train emergency responders. These qualified instructors will learn to prepare and conduct the delivery of the PER-243 course. This course provides Train-the-Trainer level instruction on the employment of personal radiation detectors. The course further includes teach-back experience as well as extensive practice with the course Station Guides to enhance expertise of personnel instructing others in the tasks required to perform the Primary Screener role. |
PER-250-C |
Emergency Response to Terrorism: Operations - Refresher |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
IAFF |
8.0 |
Hazardous Material |
Interdiction and Disruption, On-scene Security, Protection, and Law Enforcement, Operational Coordination, Public Health, Healthcare, and Emergency Medical Services, Screening, Search, and Detection, Situational Assessment, Threats and Hazard Identification, Threats and Hazard Identification |
Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction |
Common |
NTED |
The Emergency Response to Terrorism: Operations – Refresher (ERT: Ops – R) is an 8-hour, participant-entered instructor-led training program with web-based, interactive training modules. The program is designed to allow emergency responders to review the key concepts related to responding to incidents involving weapons of mass destruction (WMDs). By completing this course, participants will meet the refresher requirements for the operations level of 29 CFR 1910.120.This course focuses on emergency response to incidents involving WMDs. The curriculum reviews the knowledge and skills covered in the IAFF’s 16-hour ERT: Ops course plus updated information related to WMD incidents and response. Specifically, the curriculum reviews significant dates in terrorism, definitions, terrorist and terrorist groups and the impacts of terrorism. It also reviews locations and potential targets of terrorism along with recent events, emergency response and types of hazards encountered at incidents involving WMDs. The course utilizes IAFF’s Analyze, Plan, Implement and Evaluate (APIE): A Risk-Based Response Process for effectively responding to incidents involving WMDs and allows participant the opportunity to work through several WMD scenarios. |
PER-245 |
Secondary Screener/Radiation Isotope Identifier Device (SS/RIID) |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
CTOS |
14.0 |
Fire Service, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement |
Intelligence and Information Sharing, Interdiction and Disruption, Screening, Search, and Detection, Screening, Search, and Detection |
Terrorism Awareness and Response |
Prevent |
NTED |
The Secondary Screener/RIID Course (SS/RIID) enables law enforcement, fire service, and other response disciplines, assigned to radiation detection secondary screener duties employing a Radiation Isotope Identifier Device (RIID) to detect radiation, verify radiation alarms, localize the source of radiation, identify radioactive material, and assess the status of the detected radioactive material. The officer will be trained to employ the RIID to detect radiation in or on people, vehicles, packages, and/or facilities. Additionally, the officer will be trained to obtain technical assessment and adjudication assistance from Federal, State, and/or Local reach back organizations. A variety of small quantity sealed radioactive sources are used in SS/RIID participant activities and practical exercises. These sources are intended to simulate the types of radioactive material that the secondary screener may encounter in the public domain. |
AWR-326 |
Tornado Awareness |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
UH-NDPTC |
8.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Public Works, Agriculture, Animal Emergency Services, Citizen/Community Volunteer, Information Technology, Security and Safety, Search & Rescue, Transportation |
Public Information and Warning, Threats and Hazard Identification |
Citizen Preparedness and Participation |
Mitigation |
NTED |
This eight-hour awareness-level course is designed to provide emergency managers, first responders, and community members across all sectors with a basic understanding of the latest knowledge in tornado science, forecasting, warning, and preparedness. This course will prepare participants to understand the basics of tornado science, the weather forecasting process, the tornado warning process, and the fundamentals of tornado safety and preparedness. Since tornadoes can strike anywhere in the United States, it is important that every community be ready for the hazards associated with them. This awareness-level course will fulfill the goals of the “whole community” approach to emergency management by reaching a broad sector of the community. Multiple core capabilities will be addressed, with particular emphasis on “public information and warning” and “threats and hazard identification.” Participants who represent sectors such as mass care services, health and social services, operational communications, critical transportation, and planning would further expand the discussions in this course to other corresponding core capabilities. |
PER-246 |
Primary Screener Backpack Basic Course |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
CTOS |
7.0 |
Fire Service, Law Enforcement |
Interdiction and Disruption, Screening, Search, and Detection, Screening, Search, and Detection |
Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction |
Prevent |
NTED |
The Primary Screener Backpack Basic Course– referred to hereafter simply as Backpack, enables law enforcement, fire service, hazardous material technicians, and public works disciplines, assigned to radiation detection primary screener duties, to detect radiation, verify radiation alarms, localize the source of radiation, and measure detected radioactive material with increased range and sensitivity using the Backpack along with the standard personal radiation detector (PRD) systems. The primary screener will be trained to employ the backpack to detect radiation in or on people, vehicles, packages, and/or facilities. A variety of sealed radioactive sources are used in Backpack learner activities and practical exercises. These sources are intended to simulate the types of radioactive material that the primary screener may encounter in the public domain. The expected outcome of the Backpack Course is to train selected personnel to perform the duties of a primary screener using a backpack radiation detection system as a function of the radiation detection mission. The primary screener will be trained to employ the Backpack to detect, verify, locate, and measure radiation levels of an unknown radiological source.- Primary screener duties and activities
- Backpack characteristics, components, and pre-operations check
- Backpack operation and the Alarm Response Guide (ARG)
- Employment of the backpack for primary screening activities on/in: people, packages, vehicles, facilities
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PER-326 |
Surface Transportation Emergency Preparedness and Security for Freight by Rail or Highway (STEPS Freight) |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
TTCI |
16.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Public Works, Citizen/Community Volunteer, Security and Safety, Search & Rescue, Transportation |
Community Resilience, Critical Transportation, Environmental Response/Health and Safety, Infrastructure Systems, Intelligence and Information Sharing, Long-term Vulnerability Reduction, Mass Care Services, On-scene Security, Protection, and Law Enforcement, Operational Communications, Operational Coordination, Physical Protective Measures, Planning, Planning, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Public Information and Warning, Risk and Disaster Resilience Assessment, Risk Management for Protection Programs and Activities, Situational Assessment, Threats and Hazard Identification |
Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction |
Respond |
NTED |
The Surface Transportation Emergency Preparedness and Security for Freight by Rail or Highway (STEPS-Freight) course goal is to provide participants with the training necessary to identify the roles and responsibilities of preparedness, prevention, and response to emergencies involving surface transportation freight and passenger systems. Participants will be able to identify the hazards of Hazardous Material/ Weapons of Mass Destruction (HazMat/WMD/IEDs and apply this information to the appropriately to the applicable areas of an incident. Participants will gain familiarization with NIMS/NRF in order prioritize organizational management needs, resource allocation, evacuation strategies and response operations. Participants will demonstrate proficiency during an incident while providing solutions to minimize the impact to the responders, the citizens, the environment, and the critical infrastructure of the area and address the priorities of the National Preparedness Guidelines and Target Capabilities List to include Mission Areas such as Communications, Planning, Risk Management, CBRNE Detection, Critical Infrastructure Protection, On-site Incident Management, Responder Safety and Health, Citizen Evacuation and Shelter-in-Place, and others. |
PER-331 |
Surface Transportation Emergency Preparedness and Security for Senior Officials or Administrators (STEPS Sr.) |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
TTCI |
5.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement, Public Safety Communications, Public Works, Security and Safety, Search & Rescue, Transportation |
Critical Transportation, Intelligence and Information Sharing, Long-term Vulnerability Reduction, On-scene Security, Protection, and Law Enforcement, Operational Coordination, Planning, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Situational Assessment, Threats and Hazard Identification |
Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction |
Protect |
NTED |
This course provides an introduction to the roles and responsibilities of preparedness, prevention, and response to emergencies involving surface transportation freight and passenger systems. Participants will be introduced to a clear overview of freight and passenger system threats facing jurisdictions/organizations of public and private officials and the organizational structure that must be implemented according to the National Response Framework (NRF) in an incident. This course will provide information on how to identify threats and vulnerabilities of freight and passenger system operations within their jurisdictions/organizations, to recognize and prioritize the importance of facility and conveyance hardening, to gain familiarization with the National Incident Management System (NIMS)/National Response Framework (NRF) to prioritize organizational immediate actions and response operations, and to develop and apply management/planning tools for counter Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) operations and evacuations. |
PER-330 |
The Surface Transportation Emergency Preparedness and Security for Mass Transit and Passenger Rail (STEPS-PT) |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
TTCI |
16.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement, Public Safety Communications, Security and Safety, Search & Rescue, Transportation |
Access Control and Identity Verification, Critical Transportation, Intelligence and Information Sharing, Long-term Vulnerability Reduction, On-scene Security, Protection, and Law Enforcement, Operational Coordination, Planning, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Situational Assessment, Threats and Hazard Identification |
Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction |
Respond |
NTED |
This course will provide information to allow participants to conduct threat assessments and identify vulnerabilities within state, local, and tribal jurisdictions as they relate to mass transit and passenger rail systems. Participants will be able to recognize and prioritize passenger transportation facilities and conveyances hardening in order to prevent and protect them against identified threats involving Hazardous Material/ Weapons of Mass Destruction (HazMat/WMD), and especially IEDs. As part of the National Priorities outlined in the Nation Preparedness Guidelines through the National Incident Management System (NIMS) with concurrence with the National Response Framework (NRF) efforts, participants will be able to implement security and response management plans, implement procedures on interagency communication, incident command, evacuation planning and national response resource needs and notification. Roles and responsibilities of both public and private sector will be highlighted as protection resources and response partners. Participants will demonstrate proper utilization the NIMS/NRF to prioritize organizational immediate actions and response operations. |
PER-250 |
Emergency Response to Terrorism: Operations |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
IAFF |
16.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement |
Operational Coordination, Threats and Hazard Identification |
Terrorism Awareness and Response |
Common |
NTED |
The Emergency Response to Terrorism: Operations (ERT: Ops) is a 16-hour, participant-centered instructor led training program consisting of 5 modules that include group interactive exercises. The program is designed to enable emergency responders to identify the key concepts related to responding to incidents involving weapons of mass destruction (WMDs). By completing this course, participants will meet most of the refresher requirements for the operations level of 29 CFR 1910.120. This course provides a brief review of concepts for hazardous materials response, but focuses on emergency response to incidents involving WMDs. The curriculum includes significant dates in terrorism, definitions, terrorist and terrorist groups and the impacts of terrorism. It identifies locations and potential targets of terrorism along with recent events, emergency response and types of hazards encountered at incidents involving WMDs. The course utilizes IAFF’s Analyze, Plan, Implement and Evaluate (APIE): A Risk-Based Response Process for effective responses to incidents involving WMDs and allows participant the opportunity to work through several WMD scenarios |
PER-250-1 |
Emergency Response to Terrorism: Operations, Train-the-Trainer |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
IAFF |
16.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement |
Interdiction and Disruption, On-scene Security, Protection, and Law Enforcement, Operational Communications, Operational Coordination, Public Health, Healthcare, and Emergency Medical Services, Screening, Search, and Detection, Situational Assessment, Threats and Hazard Identification |
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Respond |
NTED |
This train-the-trainer program has been developed to ensure there is consistent implementation of IAFF training design and content. At the end of training, the IAFF expects to have trainers who understand the IAFF’s educational methodology and who have demonstrated the ability to facilitate the content in the Emergency Response to Terrorism: Operations (ERT: Ops) curriculum using the curriculum materials. Participants will gain proficiency with the ERT: Ops curriculum goals and objectives, learning strategies and activities and standardized content (e.g., the IAFF’s risk-based response process). Participants’ skills will be evaluated during their facilitation of specific topics within the ERT: Ops curriculum. Feedback will be provided by participants’ peers and the IAFF’s master instructors. |
PER-327 |
Crude By Rail Emergency Response (CBR) |
Residential |
TTCI |
24.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Hazardous Material |
Physical Protective Measures, Threats and Hazard Identification |
Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction |
Mitigation |
NTED |
This course is designed to address specific fundamental skills associated with an emergency response to incidents involving crude oil. As such, it provides detailed technical information, including hands-on practice of actions and responding to a scenario-based Crude Oil derailment incident. Crude Oil by Rail covers the basic knowledge and technical skills required to successfully respond to incidents involving both fire and spills during a derailment. Primarily, the participant will participate in a classroom session that will discuss the basic response information necessary for first responders. Participants will then observe a boil-over and foam demonstration. Lastly, the participant will participate in a derailment scenario where they will; conduct a site assessment of the scene, product identification, basic damage assessment, and tactical control of the incident. |
AWR-317 |
REP Core Concepts 12 hour |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
CDP |
12.0 |
Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Public Works |
Threats and Hazard Identification |
Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction |
Respond |
CDP |
The Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) REP Core Concepts Course (RCCC) is a 1.5 day course which focuses on the nuclear power plant off-site radiological emergency preparedness program. It addresses the history and sentinel events, federal regulatory policies, basic radiation principles, REP planning guidance (planning standards), REP demonstration guidance (exercise evaluation areas) and the REP Disaster Initiated Review (DIR) process. |
AWR-318 |
REP Disaster Initiated Review |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
CDP |
7.0 |
Emergency Management, Hazardous Material, Public Safety Communications, Security and Safety, Transportation |
Infrastructure Systems |
Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction |
Prevent |
CDP |
The purpose of this course is to determine the capability of offsite emergency response infrastructure following an extended plant shutdown, or shutdown caused by electric grid blackouts, malevolent act, pandemic or natural disaster (e.g., hurricane, tornado, flood, storm, earthquake) in the vicinity of commercial nuclear power plants. This course is designed to provide the student with fundamental knowledge of the Disaster Initiated Review (DIR) Standard Operating Procedure and Post Disaster Assessment of Offsite Capabilities Checklists. Upon successful completion of this course, graduates will be able to identify the responsibilities, procedures and protocols for the accomplishment of a DIR and demonstrate an ability to function as a member of a DIR Team by participating in a DIR table-top exercise. |
AWR-900 |
Framework for Healthcare Emergency Management |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
CDP |
32.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Health Care, Public Health |
Environmental Response/Health and Safety, Infrastructure Systems, Operational Coordination, Planning, Public Health, Healthcare, and Emergency Medical Services, Situational Assessment |
Mass Casualty Care/Medical Readiness |
Respond, Recover |
CDP |
Framework for Healthcare Emergency Management (FRAME) is four-day course designed for personnel who are responsible for the development, implementation, maintenance, and administration of emergency management programs and plans for healthcare facilities/systems (e.g., hospitals, clinics, community health centers). Functional areas addressed by this course include an overview of relevant standards, regulations, and organizations; integration with agencies and stakeholders; the Incident Command System (ICS) as it applies to healthcare; plans and the planning process; facility and personnel preparedness; exercises and training; surge and related mass casualty issues (including patient care and/or ethics, evacuation, public affairs, and risk communications), recovery, and finances/reimbursement. |
PER-309 |
Environmental Health Training in Emergency Response Operations |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
CDP |
32.0 |
Emergency Management, Governmental Administrative, Hazardous Material, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Public Works, Security and Safety, Transportation |
Environmental Response/Health and Safety |
Incident Response |
Respond, Recover |
CDP |
The Environmental Health Training in Emergency Response Operations course is a 4-day course which provides participants with the Operations-level knowledge and skills needed to respond to incidents of natural or human-caused disaster and to use appropriate protocols and equipment to achieve mission objectives. Participants are trained to assess problems and risks, plan for team response, select equipment and instrumentation appropriate to the event, perform the required tasks according to the Environmental Health response protocol, and perform reporting and follow-up as instructed. The majority of the course is conducted through hands-on operational practice or response to simulated events. Participants perform Environmental Health Responder tasks while wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) Levels C and D. The course also includes training at the COBRATF where participants engage in scenario-based exercises that require critical thinking skills related to the selection and use of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE) detection and sampling instruments. |
PER-310 |
Strategic National Stockpile Preparedness Course |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
CDP |
24.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Governmental Administrative, Public Health, Education |
Public Health, Healthcare, and Emergency Medical Services |
Mass Casualty Care/Medical Readiness |
Prevent, Respond |
CDP |
The Strategic National Stockpile Preparedness Course is a 3 day course designed to give federal, state, and local officials information on how to best plan and prepare for a public health emergency and how to use and manage the Strategic National Stockpile in response to a terrorist attack, natural disaster, or technological accident. |
PER-312 |
Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device Course |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
CDP |
8.0 |
Law Enforcement, Security and Safety |
Threats and Hazard Identification |
Countering Violent Extremism |
Respond |
CDP |
The Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device Detection (VBIED) course is a one day course which provides response personnel with the knowledge and skills in the improvised explosive device (IED) threat, identification of components and devices, methods for reacting to IEDs, and the procedures for inspecting vehicles to detect vehicle-borne IEDs. The course includes an overview of the vehicle-borne IED threat, fundamentals of IED and explosive effects, means for creation of homemade explosive devices, vehicle-borne IED clues, vehicle inspection procedures, and a comprehensive exercise for inspecting vehicles and identifying vehicle-borne IED threats. |
PER-313 |
Intermediate Hands-On Training for CBRNE Incidents: Law Enforcement |
Residential |
CDP |
8.0 |
Law Enforcement |
Threats and Hazard Identification |
Law Enforcement Preparedness and Response |
Respond |
CDP |
The Hands-On- Training-LE course is a one-day training course designed to give law enforcement officers confidence while operating in personal protective equipment and to provide complex practice in the skills and abilities necessary to identify and safely respond to chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or explosive (CBRNE) incidents. Participants conduct exercises in a toxic agent environment at the world’s only toxic chemical/biological training facility dedicated solely to emergency responders—the Chemical, Ordnance, Biological, and Radiological Training Facility (COBRATF). |
PER-314 |
REP Exercise Evaluator |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
CDP |
28.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Public Works, Information Technology, Security and Safety, Search & Rescue, Transportation, Education |
Threats and Hazard Identification |
Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction |
Respond |
CDP |
This course provides knowledge and practical application in the procedures, techniques, regulations, and guidelines for evaluating REP exercises. Exercise evaluation practical application includes the observation of video vignettes of REP exercises or the observation of a live exercise activity and the development of exercise narratives for submission using the REP Exercise Evaluation Tool. This course fulfills the credentialing training requirements for becoming a Type III REP Exercise Evaluator. |
PER-316 |
Radiological Accident Assessment |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
CDP |
40.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Public Works, Information Technology, Security and Safety, Search & Rescue, Transportation |
Threats and Hazard Identification |
Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction |
Respond |
CDP |
This course addresses radiological consequences of accidents involving radiological materials. This includes accidents or incidents involving commercial power reactors, lost sources, dispersion devices, and transportation. The focus of the course is concepts involved in formulating protective action recommendations following a radiological accident, such as dose quantities, atmospheric dispersion, dose projection, protective action guides, and derived intervention levels. Participants engage in problem-solving sessions and a tabletop exercise. |
PER-323 |
Radiological and Nuclear Concepts, Tactics, and Integration |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
CDP |
24.0 |
Emergency Management, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Security and Safety, Transportation |
Threats and Hazard Identification |
Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction |
Protect, Respond |
CDP |
RCTIC is designed to integrate federal, state, local and tribal radiation detection assets responding to the threat of a radiological or nuclear event. Participants are representative of deployable law enforcement or regulatory control personnel who would serve in a “search, locate and identify” capacity. Employment and conduct of these search activities would include urban, suburban and remote environments possessing structures, vessels, aircraft, rail or other transportation venues which may be used to conceal or transport a radiation threat. The primary focus of this training includes the use of organizationally maintained radiological and nuclear technology applied in unified employment with specifically determined search tactics. |
PER-900 |
Intermediate Hands-on Training for CBRNE Incidents |
Residential |
CDP |
8.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Public Works |
Environmental Response/Health and Safety |
Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction |
Respond |
CDP |
Intermediate Hands-On Training for CBRNE Incidents (HOT-I) is a one-day course that provides participants with hands-on practical exercises that reinforce their ability to perform triage and decontamination procedures and classify residual contamination using various monitoring equipment. As part of the course, participants also perform mass casualty, decontamination, and monitoring operations within a toxic agent training facility while wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) Level C. The HOT-I course reinforces the skills that are necessary for a safe and effective response to a CBRNE incident. |
PER-902 |
Hospital Emergency Response Training for Mass Casualty Incidents |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
CDP |
24.0 |
Emergency Medical Services, Health Care |
Mass Care Services |
Mass Casualty Care/Medical Readiness |
Respond |
CDP |
The Hospital Emergency Response Training for Mass Casualty Incidents course addresses healthcare response at the operations level for the facility and its personnel. This course prepares healthcare responders to utilize the Hospital Incident Command System (HICS)—integrating into the community emergency response network while operating an Emergency Treatment Area (ETA) as hospital first responders during a mass casualty incident (MCI) involving patient contamination. The healthcare responders will determine and use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and conduct triage followed by decontamination of ambulatory and nonambulatory patients as members of a Hospital Emergency Response Team (HERT). |
PER-903-1 |
Hospital Emergency Response Training for Mass Casualty Incidents, Train-the-Trainer |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
CDP |
8.0 |
|
|
|
Respond |
CDP |
The HERT TtT course is designed to provide instructional presentation guidance specific to HERT-HT course materials. Healthcare responders will serve as trainers for the team within their facility. The course assists the healthcare responders in understanding presentation techniques, conducting practical application, and preparing and maintaining lesson plans appropriate to HERT requirements. It provides the healthcare responder with an understanding of HERT-HT course material that will be presented at his or her facility to include the following: team assignments and functions, proper wear and removal of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), decontamination procedures, Emergency Treatment Area (ETA) location selection and operation, and victim triage. This is a basic training course, providing a capability to conduct local HERT follow-up capability training; it does not certify the HERT healthcare responder as an instructor. |
PER-904 |
Radiological Emergency Response Operations |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
CDP |
40.0 |
Hazardous Material |
Threats and Hazard Identification |
|
Respond |
CDP |
Radiological Emergency Response Operations is a 5-day, 40-hour training course offering lectures, hands-on training, and team exercises. Learners review, discuss information, and practice skills necessary to effectively respond to a radiological incident. Topics for this course include Radiological Concepts, Radiological Response Team Operations, Commercial Nuclear Power Facilities, Plume Modeling, Radiological Instrumentation, and Personal Protective Equipment and Decontamination. At the conclusion of the Radiological Emergency Response Operations course, learners will be able to safely respond to and manage incidents involving various radiological hazards through a practical, performance-oriented, team-response approach. The course culminates in an exercise that implements the Incident Command System (ICS) in response to an incident and requires team coordination. |
PER-905 |
Advanced Radiological Incident Operations |
Residential |
CDP |
40.0 |
Emergency Management, Governmental Administrative, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement |
Environmental Response/Health and Safety, Health and Social Services, Mass Care Services, On-scene Security, Protection, and Law Enforcement, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Public Health, Healthcare, and Emergency Medical Services, Threats and Hazard Identification |
Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction |
Respond |
CDP |
The Advanced Radiological Incident Operations course is a 5-day, 40-hour resident course providing participants with the advanced skills necessary to safely respond to and manage incidents involving radiological hazards. Participants apply these skills in exercises based on realistic radiological incident scenarios, set within the ICS structure. |
AWR-122 |
Law Enforcement Prevention and Deterrence of Terrorist Acts |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
LSU |
16.0 |
Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement, Public Health, Security and Safety, Transportation |
Community Resilience, Critical Transportation, Economic Recovery, Environmental Response/Health and Safety, Forensics and Attribution, Infrastructure Systems, Intelligence and Information Sharing, Interdiction and Disruption, On-scene Security, Protection, and Law Enforcement, Physical Protective Measures, Planning, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Public Health, Healthcare, and Emergency Medical Services, Public Information and Warning, Screening, Search, and Detection, Threats and Hazard Identification |
Law Enforcement Preparedness and Response |
Prevent |
NTED |
Success in preventing, deterring, preparing for, and responding to terrorist activity and crime-related high-consequence events in the United States is based on the establishment and maintenance of a robust incident management system. Law enforcement and other public safety professionals must be adequately trained, equipped, and exercised to prevent and deter these incidents and to respond effectively should one occur. The tragic events surrounding the bomb attack at the Boston Marathon (2013); the terrorist train bombings in Mumbai (2006), Madrid (2004), and Moscow (2004), and on the subway in London (2005); the terrorist aircraft attacks of September 11, 2001, in New York, Virginia, and Pennsylvania; the ongoing suicide bomb attacks against buses in Israel; and the sarin attacks of the Tokyo subway system (1995) are all terrible reminders of how vulnerable free nations are to deadly attacks. As these threats have increased and evolved, the US government has expanded its support for initiatives to prepare federal, state, and local first responders, including law enforcement and public safety personnel, to prevent and deter terrorist and crime-related incidents.
This awareness-level course focuses on the recognition, prevention, and deterrence of terrorist activity and crime-related high consequence events for law enforcement and other public safety professionals. |
PER-906 |
Hazard Assessment and Response Management for CBRNE Incidents |
Residential |
CDP |
25.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health, Public Safety Communications |
Threats and Hazard Identification |
Active Shooting-Law Enforcement Response |
Respond, Mitigation |
CDP |
Hazard Assessment and Response Management for CBRNE Incidents (HARM), a three-day course, challenges individuals assembled from different disciplines and geographic areas to apply their operational knowledge as members of a hazardous materials (HAZMAT) team responding to a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or explosive (CBRNE) incident. The course simulates the activation and deployment of a team into an active operational incident. Responders arrive in the 36th operational hour of the incident and are assigned as a HAZMAT team. The team is briefed and assigned a daily rotational period recurring over three days. Participants apply operational knowledge and skills from all emergency response disciplines in support of a HAZMAT team and assist in mitigating a CBRNE incident. All students perform tasks and respond to a variety of events in the Chemical, Ordnance, Biological and Radiological Training Facility (COBRATF). |
PER-907 |
Initial Law Enforcement Response to Suicide Bombing Attacks |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
CDP |
8.0 |
Law Enforcement |
Infrastructure Systems |
Law Enforcement Preparedness and Response |
Respond |
CDP |
Initial Law Enforcement Response to Suicide Bombing Attacks (ILERSBA) is an eight-hour performance level course sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, a division of the United States Department of Homeland Security. The training course is designed for state, local, and tribal law enforcement officers and provides them with knowledge and skills needed to effectively interdict and respond to an imminent suicide bombing attack. |
PER-908-1 |
Radiological Series, Train-the-Trainer |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
CDP |
32.0 |
|
|
|
Prevent |
CDP |
The course is designed to strengthen the capacity of trainers by applying principles of adult learning and a variety of training methodologies and facilitation skills, in addition to practice training sessions. The Train-the-Trainer course is based on the premise that each participant comes to the training session with unique professional experiences to share. Including the active input of participants increases the ability to develop and then put into practice effective training strategies. |
MGT-300-C |
Field Force Command: Executive Course |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
CDP |
8.0 |
Emergency Management, Governmental Administrative, Law Enforcement, Public Safety Communications, Security and Safety |
Environmental Response/Health and Safety, Infrastructure Systems, Intelligence and Information Sharing, Interdiction and Disruption, On-scene Security, Protection, and Law Enforcement, Operational Communications, Operational Coordination, Physical Protective Measures, Public Information and Warning, Risk Management for Protection Programs and Activities, Situational Assessment |
Law Enforcement Preparedness and Response |
Protect, Respond, Recover, Mitigation |
CDP |
Field Force Command: Executive is an 8-hour course that prepares the management-level responder to serve as a member of an incident management team during a civil action or disorder. The course provides instruction on incident management, incorporating planning considerations and other responsibilities of management-level responders during such an event. The course also provides responders with the ability to develop a local Incident Action Plan (IAP) for a civil action or disorder and implement response actions from the management level. |
MGT-442-1 |
Mass Antibiotics Dispensing, Train-the-Trainer |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
CDP |
21.3 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Health Care, Public Health |
Infrastructure Systems, Operational Communications, Operational Coordination, Planning, Public Health, Healthcare, and Emergency Medical Services, Situational Assessment |
Mass Casualty Care/Medical Readiness |
Prevent, Protect, Respond, Recover |
CDP |
The goal of the DSNS Mass Antibiotic Dispensing Train-the-Trainer (MADT) is to train participants in the systematic planning and implementation of amass dispensing training and prepare them to teach others using the SNS Mass Antibiotic Dispensing curriculum. |
MGT-445 |
REP Plan Review 24 hour |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
CDP |
16.0 |
Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Public Works, Information Technology |
Environmental Response/Health and Safety |
Maturing the Role of Public-Private Partnerships to Improve Critical Infrastructure |
Protect, Respond |
CDP |
The Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) REP Plan Review Course (RPPR) is a three day course which focuses on the review of REP emergency plans, specifically the NUREG 0654 planning standards that address the public’s health and safety. |
MGT-901 |
Healthcare Leadership for Mass Casualty Incidents |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
CDP |
32.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Governmental Administrative, Hazardous Material, Health Care, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Public Works |
Environmental Response/Health and Safety, Fatality Management Services, Infrastructure Systems, Operational Communications, Operational Coordination, Planning, Public Health, Healthcare, and Emergency Medical Services, Public Information and Warning, Situational Assessment |
Mass Casualty Care/Medical Readiness |
Prevent, Respond, Mitigation |
CDP |
The Healthcare Leadership and Administrative Decision Making is a four-day course which addresses disaster preparedness at the facility and system level. Healthcare leaders must be prepared for any incident that results in multiple casualties—whether it is the result of a natural disaster; an accidental or intentional release of a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or explosives (CBRNE) hazard; or a disease outbreak that results in an epidemic or pandemic. This course focuses on preparing healthcare leaders to make critical decisions in all-hazards disaster emergency preparedness activities. Essential disaster planning response and recovery functions are presented in a lecture/discussion format and applied in a tabletop exercise and a two-day functional exercise. |
MGT-902 |
Managing Public Information for All-Hazards Incidents |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
CDP |
32.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Public Works, Agriculture, Animal Emergency Services, Information Technology, Security and Safety, Search & Rescue, Transportation |
Community Resilience, Intelligence and Information Sharing, Operational Communications, Public Information and Warning |
Public Communications |
Common |
CDP |
The Managing Public Information for All Hazards Incidents Course is intended for personnel who are assigned or may be designated to perform public information duties during an incident, emergency, or disaster. The course provides practical knowledge in the role of the public information officer, the National Incident Management System, emergency communication methods, risk communication, interpersonal skills, message development and delivery, legal considerations, press conferences, the operation of a Joint Information Center, stress management, and strategic communication and planning. Additionally students conduct various public information activities and exercises to include message writing and the conduct of press conferences. The course culminates in the conduct of a practical exercise designed to plan, develop, integrate, and disseminate public information for an emergency, incident, or disaster as part of a Joint Information Center. |
E0101 |
Foundations of Emergency Management |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
80.0 |
Emergency Management |
Economic Recovery, Housing, Long-term Vulnerability Reduction, Operational Coordination, Planning, Public Information and Warning, Risk and Disaster Resilience Assessment, Situational Assessment, Threats and Hazard Identification |
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Common |
EMI |
FEMA recognizes the need to tie training programs to an established set of emergency management competencies and to a Career Development Program through a progressive training and education system that includes the entry-level Academy, called the National Emergency Management Basic Academy. Training objectives for this course are based on the newly established emergency manager competencies that the National Emergency Management Association; the International Association of Emergency Managers; and state, local, territorial, and tribal emergency management professionals have established in coordination with EMI. The following topics in emergency management are covered in this course: history; legal issues; intergovernmental and interagency context; influencing and organizing; social vulnerability issues; managing stress; collaboration, preparedness, and team-building; mitigation, response, prevention, and protection; ethical decision-making; recovery; technology; administration; and the future.Selection Criteria: This course is intended for newly appointed emergency managers from Federal, state, local, tribal, territorial, and emergency management agencies, and prospective professionals transferring from another discipline to emergency management. ACE: Level: Upper Division ACE: Credit Hours: 6 |
E0102 |
Science for Disasters |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
24.0 |
Emergency Management |
Planning, Risk and Disaster Resilience Assessment, Threats and Hazard Identification, Threats and Hazard Identification |
|
Common |
EMI |
This course provides the participants with an overview of scientific principles and concepts that shape our increasingly dangerous world. The contents of the course include the following:- Introduction to Science of Disaster provides a definition and benefits of science.
- Earth Science describes how the Earth’s design sets the stage for the world’s natural hazards including earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, and landslides/sinkholes.
- Climatology describes the scientific basis of common atmospheric hazards including convective storms, tropical cyclones, and other hazardous weather.
- Chemical and biological basics identifies the scientific basis of chemical and biological threats.
- Explosive, radiological, and nuclear fundamentals identifies the scientific basis of those threats.
Selection Criteria: This course is intended for newly appointed emergency managers from Federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial emergency management agencies, and prospective professionals transferring from another discipline to emergency management. ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate ACE: Credit Hours: 2 |
E0103 |
Planning: Emergency Operations |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
16.0 |
Emergency Management |
Community Resilience, Intelligence and Information Sharing, Operational Coordination, Planning, Public Information and Warning, Situational Assessment, Threats and Hazard Identification |
|
Common |
EMI |
This course is designed to give basic concepts and planning steps to those new to the field of emergency management so that they may apply planning discipline and skills to challenges in their jobs. The course content includes Emergency Management Planning doctrine and steps to take to accomplish writing plans and using them to deal with special events, which are common challenges for all jurisdictions. The content also derives from the Comprehensive Preparedness Guide 101, Developing and Maintaining State, Territorial, Tribal and Local Government Emergency Plans, and its six-step planning process and inclusive whole community philosophy. Likewise, doctrine from the Comprehensive Preparedness Guide 201, Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA), is included in the course. Special event planning is then explained in the course, and table group activities to analyze plans for special events are conducted.Selection Criteria: This course is intended for newly appointed emergency managers from Federal, state, local, tribal, territorial, and emergency management agencies, and prospective professionals transferring from another discipline to emergency management. ACE: Level: Lower Division / Associate ACE: Credit Hours: 1 |
E0105 |
Public Information and Warning |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
16.0 |
Emergency Management |
Intelligence and Information Sharing, Operational Communications, Operational Coordination, Planning, Public Information and Warning, Situational Assessment |
|
Common |
EMI |
This course introduces participants to what the Public Information Officer (PIO) does in emergency management, along with basic information about the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS). The PIO topics covered include the role of the PIO; communication tools and resources encompassing social media; effective communication; preparing the community through outreach and other means; and communication in an incident. The IPAWS topics covered include what the system is and does, preparing alert and warning messages, and writing common alerting protocol messages. This is a 2-day classroom course that gives participants time to perform activities and exercises to reinforce the knowledge and build basic skills. Selection Criteria: This course is intended for newly appointed emergency managers from Federal, state, local, tribal, territorial, and emergency management agencies, and prospective professionals transferring from another discipline to emergency management. ACE: Level: Upper Division ACE: Credit Hours: 1 |
E0106 |
Joint Field Office Finance and Administration Section Chief |
Residential |
EMI |
40.0 |
Emergency Management |
N/A - FEMA Employee Training |
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Respond, Recover |
EMI |
This course is intended to train and exercise the experienced Joint Field Office (JFO) Finance and Administration (F&A) Section Chief in leadership and management skills to effectively perform his/her roles and responsibilities as a member of the management team at a complex Federally declared incident. Selection Criteria: This course is for any FEMA Comptroller Disaster Workforce Cadre Member who has experienced serving multiple disasters as Finance and Administration Section Chief in FEMA JFO disaster operations or any FEMA national personnel who have experienced serving multiple disasters as Finance and Administration Section Chief in FEMA JFO disaster operations. The individual should have completed all or substantially all of the qualifying criteria to be certified as a Qualified F&A Section Chief prior to attending this course. Approval to attend this course is given by the FEMA Office of Chief Financial Operations (OCFO) Field-Based Operations Cadre Manager, or a member of the OCFO/FEMA Headquarters who can sign on behalf of the OCFO Field-Based Operations Cadre Manager. The signature of the aforementioned is required. If the person is also a FEMA Regional employee, the signature of the FEMA Regional Training Manager is required. |
E0110 |
National Emergency Management Basic Academy Train the Trainer |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
30.0 |
Emergency Management |
Community Resilience, Intelligence and Information Sharing, Long-term Vulnerability Reduction, Operational Coordination, Planning, Public Information and Warning, Risk and Disaster Resilience Assessment, Situational Assessment, Threats and Hazard Identification |
|
Common |
EMI |
The Basic Academy Train-the-Trainer consists of two days of discussions about course objectives, how to set up and facilitate the class, time management, and other general topics.The last three days consist of student teach backs that summarize portions of the Basic Academy course subject matter and describe activities and exercises with time for critique and questions. All topics areas in the Basic Academy courses are covered in the Train-the-Trainer to support a training experience that combines knowledge of all fundamental systems, concepts, and practices of cutting-edge emergency management. The Academy provides shared classrooms of adult learners and skillful instructors resulting in a solid foundation upon which to build further studies and sound decisions. Selection Criteria:This course is intended for those emergency managers and trainers from Federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial emergency management agencies who have extensive background in emergency management and experience in training adults. - Minimum 5 years experience in emergency management (recommended to be current practitioners)
- Proven and proficient capability to deliver and facilitate training (EMI resume/ recommendation review)
- Demonstrated knowledge of the fundamental systems, concepts, and current practices in emergency management
- Resume detailing responsibilities, authority and length of time in profession
- Effectiveness teaching emergency management to adults
- Documentation of at least three years’ experience teaching emergency management to adults
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E0122 |
Emergency Management Standard Training |
Residential |
EMI |
18.0 |
Emergency Management |
N/A - None |
|
Common |
EMI |
The purpose of this training is to provide emergency management, preparedness, and homeland security personnel with valuable information regarding the Emergency Management Standard and its application. At the end of the course, participants may choose to be certified as Accreditation Managers and/or Assessors. Serving as an Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP) Accreditation Manager and/or an EMAP Assessor is an excellent way to serve the public and the profession of emergency management while broadening one’s knowledge of emergency management practices. The primary purpose of this training is to provide the necessary information, tools, and resources for personnel wishing to become an EMAP expert – whether to assist their Emergency Management Program achieve accreditation and/or become a member of the EMAP Assessor Cadre.
Participants interested in serving as Accreditation Managers and/or Assessors are asked to complete an “open book” electronic exam following the conclusion of the course. As a result of passing the Accreditation Manager Exam, participants will become eligible to serve as an Accreditation Manager if appointed to do so by their program for the accreditation process. Participants who pass the Assessor Exam will also have the option of becoming voluntary assessors for EMAP if they meet the following qualifications:- Five years of experience in an emergency management position;
- Experience in at least one actual emergency operation in which the emergency plan was implemented and participation in an activated Emergency Operations Center—requiring implemental operational response procedures;
- Participated in at least one emergency operation, training, or exercise event in the last calendar year;
- Be knowledgeable and up-to-date about the principles of comprehensive emergency management;
- Must abide by the EMAP’s Code of Conduct;
- Must be available for at least one assessment each calendar year;
- Able to provide two references regarding his or her qualifications from an emergency management division director or equivalent;
- Have no conflict of interest as regards to any aspect of EMAP that might prevent objective review and assessment of an applicant program; and,
- Must be able and willing to serve as a neutral observer.
Selection Criteria: Must be a public sector employee. |
E0131 |
Exercise Evaluation and Improvement Planning |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential, Indirect |
EMI |
32.0 |
Emergency Management |
N/A - Exercises |
|
Common |
EMI |
Improve national preparedness by preparing exercise professionals to effectively and systematically apply the exercise evaluation and improvement planning process consistent with HSEEP. Selection Criteria: Individuals with substantial involvement in the exercise evaluation and improvement planning function within their jurisdiction or organization. Specifically, this course is recommended for individuals with responsibilities in exercise programs, including emergency program managers, exercise training officers, security managers, and emergency services personnel in the public, private, and non-profit sectors. |
E0132 |
Discussion-Based Exercise Design and Evaluation |
Residential |
EMI |
25.0 |
Emergency Management |
Planning |
|
Common |
EMI |
This course is designed for emergency management exercise staff to acquire fundamental knowledge and skills necessary to develop, conduct, evaluate, and follow up discussion-based exercise activities, including orientation seminars and tabletop exercises. The content addresses the fundamental requirements of an overall exercise program and its components. A special emphasis is placed on the evaluation process and the development of sound evaluation tools to assist evaluation staff. Participants are challenged to develop, conduct, and evaluate orientations and tabletop exercises during the conduct of the course through the use of proficiency demonstrations. |
E0133 |
Operations-Based Exercise Design and Evaluation |
Residential |
EMI |
25.0 |
Emergency Management |
N/A - Exercises |
|
Common |
EMI |
This course focuses on operations-based exercises. Exercise planning teams are challenged to design, conduct and evaluate a functional exercise. Emphasis is placed on exercise simulation and control and HSEEP template building. Selection Criteria: Participation in this course is limited to EMI Resident MEPP Candidates who have successfully completed E0132, Discussion-Based Exercise Design and Evaluation. ACE: Level: Upper Division ACE: Credit Hours: 1 |
E0136 |
Master Exercise Practitioner Capstone Course |
Residential |
EMI |
25.0 |
Emergency Management |
N/A - Exercises |
|
Common |
EMI |
This course focuses on full-scale exercises. Exercises Planning Teams are challenged to design, develop, conduct and evaluate a community-wide full-scale exercise. Emphases is placed on:- Staffing and training teams in control, simulation and evaluation
- Development of expected player actions and points of review
- HSEEP template building
|
E0141 |
Instructional Presentation and Evaluation Skills |
Residential |
EMI |
18.0 |
Emergency Management |
Community Resilience |
|
Common |
EMI |
This 3-day course addresses the practicalities of conducting successful interactions, managing the classroom experience, and making presentations. It covers the basics of adult learning and of training evaluation for those wanting more experience in this area. Participants have several opportunities to practice presentation and instructional skills, first as spokespersons for small groups, then during short duo presentations, 3-minute individual presentations, and, finally, 20-minute individual presentations, using material related to their own programs or functions. Detailed feedback is provided.
A large number of job aids is provided to help in the application of training skills. To prepare for the 20-minute presentation, participants should come to class with materials from a pre-existing course that is related to their work.
Selection Criteria: Federal, State, tribal and local staff designated to train in various EM subject areas. Also, subject matter experts who have the responsibility to deliver FQS Training. |
E0143 |
Advanced Situational Awareness and Common Operating Picture |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
32.0 |
Emergency Management |
Community Resilience, Intelligence and Information Sharing, Operational Coordination, Operational Coordination, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Public Information and Warning, Situational Assessment |
|
Common |
EMI |
This advanced Situational Awareness (SA) and Common Operating Picture (COP) training applies best practices and facilitates the improvement of an integrated SA and COP system. The primary focus of the training is to apply critical steps required for an SA and COP system to effectively improve critical decision-making prior to, during, and after an incident. Selection Criteria: Emergency management professionals who deal directly with SA and COP activities. |
E0157 |
Hazard Mitigation Community Education and Outreach Specialist Qualifying Course |
Residential |
EMI |
26.0 |
Emergency Management |
Public Information and Warning |
|
Mitigation |
EMI |
This course provides the opportunity for Hazard Mitigation (HM) Community Education and Outreach (CEO) Specialists to attain the knowledge and skills needed to demonstrate the behaviors/activities in their Position Task Books and to perform tasks that will be required during a disaster operation. |
E0158 |
Hazard Mitigation Community Planner Specialist Qualifying Course |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
13.0 |
Emergency Management |
Planning |
|
Mitigation |
EMI |
The goal of this course is to provide the opportunity for Hazard Mitigation (HM) Community Planner Specialists to attain the knowledge and skills needed to successfully demonstrate the behaviors/activities in their Position Task Books (PTBs) and to perform tasks that will be required during a disaster operation. Selection Criteria: The primary audience is FEMA HM Community Planner Specialist trainees, and the secondary audience is FEMA HM Community Planner Specialist Experts and HM Community Planner Crew Leaders. |
E0162 |
Hazard Mitigation Floodplain Management in Disaster Operations |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
8.5 |
Emergency Management |
Long-term Vulnerability Reduction |
|
Mitigation |
EMI |
This course will introduce participants to job responsibilities, sources of information to do the job, important relationships, and any other critical points that are essential to the particular job function. Selection Criteria: This course is designed for new HM Flood Program Manager (FPM) Specialists. HM FPM Team Leaders who have not previously participated in this training may find it to be a valuable review. HM Insurance Specialists will benefit from this workshop as there is overlap and collaboration between the two specialties. CECs: 6.5 (CORE) |
E0165 |
Hazard Mitigation Insurance in Disaster Operations |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
8.0 |
Emergency Management |
Long-term Vulnerability Reduction |
|
Mitigation |
EMI |
This course will introduce participants to job responsibilities, sources of information to do the job, important relationships, and any other critical points that are essential to the particular job function. Selection Criteria: This course is designed for new HM Insurance Specialists. HM Insurance Team Leaders who have not previously participated in this training may find it to be a valuable review. HM Floodplain Management Specialists will benefit from this workshop as there is overlap and collaboration between the two specialties. |
E0166 |
Hazard Mitigation: Preliminary Damage Assessment Specialist Qualifying Course |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
16.0 |
Emergency Management |
Operational Coordination, Risk and Disaster Resilience Assessment |
|
Mitigation |
EMI |
This course provides the opportunity for Hazard Mitigation Preliminary Damage Assessment Specialists to attain knowledge and skills needed to successfully demonstrate the behaviors/activities in their Position Task Books and to perform tasks that will be required during a disaster operation. Selection Criteria: FEMA Staff |
E0167 |
Core Principles for Hazard Mitigation Hazard Performance Analysis Specialists |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
28.0 |
Emergency Management |
Operational Coordination, Risk and Disaster Resilience Assessment |
|
Mitigation |
EMI |
This course provides the opportunity for Hazard Mitigation (HM) Hazard Performance Analysis (HPA) Specialists to attain knowledge and skills needed to successfully demonstrate the behaviors/activities in their Position Task Books and to apply analytical approaches to performing responsibilities identified in the HM HPA Specialist Task List in the Hazard Mitigation Field Operations Guide. Selection Criteria: FEMA Staff |
E0168 |
Hazard Mitigation: Crew Leader |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
24.0 |
Emergency Management |
Operational Coordination |
|
Mitigation |
EMI |
This course will provide the opportunity for HM Crew Leader candidates to attain knowledge and skills to successfully demonstrate the Hazard Mitigation-specific behaviors/activities in their position-specific PTB and perform responsibilities identified in the position-specific HM Crew Leader Task Lists in the Hazard Mitigation Field Operations Guide (HMFOG). Selection Criteria: This course is designed for new HM Crew Leaders. HM Crew Leaders with an open Position Task Book, and qualified HM Crew Leaders who have not previously participated in this training may find it to be a valuable review. |
E0170 |
Hazus-MH for Hurricane |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
28.0 |
Emergency Management |
Risk and Disaster Resilience Assessment |
|
Respond, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course builds on the information provided in E0313, Basic Hazus-MH, by providing an in-depth exploration of the Hazus Hurricane model. An overview of the hurricane-related inventory components is provided. An emphasis is placed on techniques for defining a hurricane hazard, adjusting parameters for identifying economic and social impacts from hurricanes, and interpreting and applying model outputs. Best practices for using the hurricane model to support emergency management are identified. Course instruction includes lectures, demonstrations, and multiple hands-on individual and group activities. Selection Criteria: Federal, state, local, and tribal emergency managers and GIS specialists; planners; and others who support Hurricane mitigation and response activities and who wish to expand their Hazus-MH skills beyond those developed in E0313, Basic Hazus-MH. |
E0172 |
Hazus-MH for Flood |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
28.0 |
Emergency Management |
Risk and Disaster Resilience Assessment |
|
Respond, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course builds on the information provided in E0313, Basic Hazus-MH, by providing an in-depth exploration of the Hazus Flood model. An overview of the flood-related inventory components is provided. An emphasis is placed on techniques for defining a flood hazard, adjusting parameters for identifying economic and social impacts from floods, and interpreting and applying model outputs. Best practices for using the Flood model to support emergency management are identified. Course instruction includes lectures, demonstrations, and multiple hands-on individual and group activities. Selection Criteria: Federal, state, local, and tribal emergency managers and GIS specialists; planners; and others who support flood mitigation and response activities and who wish to expand their Hazus-MH skills beyond those developed in E0313, Basic Hazus-MH. |
E0174 |
Hazus-MH for Earthquake |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
28.0 |
Emergency Management |
Planning |
|
Respond, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course builds on the information provided in E0313, Basic Hazus-MH, by providing an in-depth exploration of the Hazus Earthquake model. An overview of the earthquake-related inventory components is provided. An emphasis is placed on techniques for defining an earthquake hazard, adjusting parameters for identifying economic and social impacts from earthquakes, and interpreting and applying model outputs. Best practices for using the Earthquake model to support emergency management are identified. Course instruction includes lectures, demonstrations, and multiple hands-on individual and group activities. Selection Criteria: Federal, state, local, and tribal emergency managers and GIS specialists; planners; and others who support earthquake mitigation and response activities and who wish to expand their Hazus-MH skills beyond those developed in E0313, Basic Hazus-MH. |
E0176 |
Hazus-MH for Floodplain Managers |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
28.0 |
Emergency Management |
Planning, Risk Management for Protection Programs and Activities |
|
Respond, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course provides in-depth instruction and hands-on activities that develop the skills needed by floodplain managers and emergency planners to effectively use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) tools, with emphasis on Hazus-MH, for modeling the impacts on communities from riverine and coastal flooding. Those who complete this course will understand the roles that floodplain managers support as well as how geospatial technologies such as Hazus-MH can be used to protect communities beyond the minimum standards that floodplain managers are responsible for implementing. Selection Criteria: Floodplain managers, GIS specialists, local planners, and others with interest in floodplain management who wish to learn how to understand and apply GIS tools and data to support floodplain management goals. |
E0179 |
Application of Hazus-MH for Disaster Operations |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
28.0 |
Emergency Management |
Operational Coordination |
|
Respond, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course builds valuable skills for effectively using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) tools, with emphasis on Hazus-MH, to support disaster operations. Participants learn the roles and responsibilities of the disaster management team as well as how GIS can support the activities that they perform. Particular emphasis is placed on strategies for identifying, acquiring, and analyzing appropriate GIS compatible data for disaster operations. Numerous hands-on activities provide examples of effective applications of GIS tools, with a focus on Hazus-MH. These activities address areas such as debris management, sheltering, and infrastructure damage assessment. Participants also complete a capstone activity that provides an opportunity to use Hazus-MH to support a realistic disaster scenario that is based on a community of interest to the participants.Selection Criteria: FEMA Mitigation staff, Mitigation Disaster Reservists, and state Building Science and GIS professionals; additionally, Federal, state, local, and tribal officials who have a role and responsibility in the Joint Field Office (JFO), with priority given to Mitigation, Individual Assistance (IA), and Public Assistance (PA). The course also targets select decision-makers on the National Response Coordination Center (NRCC), in the Regional Operations Center, and the state Emergency Operations Center. |
E0180 |
Core Principles for Hazard Mitigation Insurance Specialists |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
21.0 |
Emergency Management |
Intelligence and Information Sharing |
|
Mitigation |
EMI |
This course will provide a learning environment where participants will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to demonstrate required behaviors and activities in the Hazard Mitigation (HM) Insurance Specialist Position Task Book and in the Job Task List. Selection Criteria: This course is designed for FEMA Disaster Workforce employees who will serve as HM Insurance Specialists during a disaster. Floodplain Management leaders will also benefit from this course. |
E0190 |
ArcGIS for Emergency Managers |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
28.0 |
Emergency Management |
Planning |
|
Respond, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course teaches new GIS users how to apply the ArcGIS for Desktop software to support disaster mitigation, response, recovery, and risk management. ArcGIS for Desktop allows users to analyze their data and create geographic knowledge to examine relationships, test predictions, and ultimately make better decisions. Course participants complete numerous hands-on activities that help them learn to develop informative maps as well as to use tools that answer questions based on where things are located and what is known about them. It also develops a variety of skills that can be used to create, edit, manage, and analyze both spatial and tabular data. While this course does not provide hands-on instruction specifically on Hazus-MH, all activities use Hazus-MH inventory and analysis outputs. Selection Criteria: Federal, state, local, and tribal emergency managers as well as specialists responsible for risk assessment, response, recovery, and other emergency management-related activities that have an interest in using ArcGIS to support their needs. |
E0194 |
Advanced Floodplain Management Concepts |
Residential, Indirect |
EMI |
26.0 |
Emergency Management |
Community Resilience, Economic Recovery, Long-term Vulnerability Reduction, Natural and Cultural Resources, Public Information and Warning, Threats and Hazard Identification |
|
Prevent, Protect, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course provides a dynamic and interactive instruction that covers the following four topics in detail:- Local Floodplain Manager Roles and Responsibilities (1 day)
- National Flood Insurance Program Floodplain Rules and Regulations in Depth (1 day)
- Letter of Map Change—Procedures for Applying and Floodplain Management Implications (1 day)
- Preparing for Post-Disaster Responsibilities (1 day)
Each topic is designed to be discussed and reviewed in greater detail than the basic course. Developed and real-life scenarios will be examined and activities will be conducted in each section to make sure participants not only understand the rules and regulations but also why they are in place and how to apply them in the particular topic areas. This course is activity-rich and participants can expect to be engaged throughout the course. Selection Criteria: Certified floodplain managers or community officials with 2 years of full-time floodplain management experience. Federal, territory, state, local, and tribal officials will take precedence. ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate ACE: Credit Hours: 2 CECs: 12 |
E0197 |
Integrating Access and Functional Needs into Emergency Planning |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
14.0 |
Emergency Management |
Mass Care Services, Planning, Public Health, Healthcare, and Emergency Medical Services |
|
Respond, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course will provide Emergency Planners with the information necessary to utilize disability and access and functional needs-inclusive practices, as well as the additional updated skills and knowledge they will need to prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies. This course is for experienced emergency planners to learn about access and functional needs and Universal Access. (This course no longer includes the Train-the-Trainer component. Instructor candidates are asked to refer to E0192 Integrating Access and Functional Needs Instructor Development Course.) Selection Criteria: Emergency managers and planners; first responders, including emergency planners from law enforcement, fire protection, and emergency medical services; emergency planners from resource agencies including transportation, communications, public works, and public health; individuals from government organizations and non-government organizations (NGOs) whose primary responsibility is emergency planning; and emergency planners and managers from mass transit, paratransit, rural transit, and NGO and private transit operators (taxi, shuttle services, non-emergency medical, etc.). |
E0201 |
Debris Technical Specialist |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
18.0 |
Emergency Management |
Operational Coordination |
|
Recover |
EMI |
This course provides the basic knowledge and tools necessary for FEMA Public Assistance (PA) staff to perform the duties and responsibilities associated with disaster debris operations. Selection Criteria: FEMA PA Group Supervisors, PA Task Force Leader, Public Assistance Coordinator Crew Leader, PA Project Specialist |
E0202 |
Debris Management Planning for State, Tribal, and Local Officials |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
24.0 |
Emergency Management |
Planning |
|
Prevent, Recover |
EMI |
This course provides an overview of issues and recommended actions necessary to plan for, respond to, and recover from a major debris-generating event with emphasis on state, local, and tribal responsibilities. Developed from a pre-disaster planning perspective, the course includes debris staff organizations; compliance with laws and regulations; contracting procedures; debris management site selection; volume-reduction methods; recycling; special debris situations; and supplementary assistance. Selection Criteria: State, local, and tribal emergency management personnel, including public works and waste management staffs, who are responsible for planning and/or implementing debris removal and disposal actions. |
E0203 |
HM Functional Group Supervisor Course |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
32.0 |
Emergency Management |
Operational Coordination, Planning |
|
Mitigation |
EMI |
This course provides a healthy learning environment in which participants acquire management skills and adopt leadership principles to create and accomplish the Hazard Mitigation (HM) Strategy in a disaster. Experienced HM Supervisors for this course must be nominated by the Regional Cadre Coordinator and/or Regional Mitigation Division Director for this training. The course is highly interactive, encouraging peer discussion across the regions. Selection Criteria: FEMA employees approved by the Regional Hazard Mitigation Cadre Coordinator. |
E0204 |
Hazard Mitigation Task Force Leader |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
26.0 |
Emergency Management |
Operational Coordination |
|
Prevent, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course provides the opportunity for HM Task Force Leader candidates to attain knowledge and skills needed to successfully demonstrate the HM-specific behaviors/activities in their FEMA Qualification System Position Task Books and perform responsibilities identified in the position-specific HM Task Force Leader Task Lists in the Hazard Mitigation Field Operations Guide. Selection Criteria: The primary audience for this course includes HM Task Force Leader candidates in the following positions: - HM Chief Executive Officer Task Force Leader
- HM Floodplain Management Task Force Leader
- HM Insurance Task Force Leader
- HM Grants Task Force Leader
- HM Community Planner Task Force Leader
- HM Hazards and Performance Analysis (HPA) Task Force Leader
The secondary audience includes qualified HM Task Force Leaders who have not had the opportunity to complete this course. |
E0207 |
Introduction to Hazard Mitigation Field Operations |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
24.0 |
Emergency Management |
Long-term Vulnerability Reduction |
|
Mitigation |
EMI |
This course provides new Hazard Mitigation (HM) Disaster Workforce employees with a practical, applications-based opportunity to learn the basic concepts, principles, and practices needed to be successful in HM disaster assignments. Selection Criteria: This course is intended primarily for FEMA employees who have already been assigned to HM disaster operations positions, and those who have been working in such positions without formal HM training. A secondary audience includes state employees who have recently been assigned to disaster operations positions in the HM component of their organization, and those who have been working in such positions, but have never received training in FEMA HM field operations. |
PER-260 |
Technical Emergency Response Training for CBRNE Incidents |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
CDP |
32.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Public Works, Security and Safety, Transportation |
Environmental Response/Health and Safety, Infrastructure Systems, Operational Communications, Situational Assessment |
Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction |
Respond, Recover |
CDP |
The Technical Emergency Response Training for CBRNE Incidents (TERT) provides participants with CBRNE-specific and all-hazards response skills, enabling them to respond safely to a suspected CBRNE or all-hazards incident. TERT provides participants with information regarding immediate response actions associated with life safety, preservation of property, and restoration of an incident site in addition to information relating to the identification of CBRNE hazards. Participants will be able to assess the scene until the local Incident Command System (ICS) is fully implemented, securing the scene and protecting people and property from the effects of the release or the incident. Participants who successfully complete this course know the proper immediate protective actions required to safely respond to an incident. The TERT course concludes with the performance of acquired skills and tasks in a toxic agent environment. |
E0208 |
State Coordinating Officer |
Residential |
EMI |
32.0 |
Emergency Management |
Operational Coordination |
|
Common |
EMI |
This course provides key state staff with updated information on the disaster assistance process and programs. The focus is on management issues the State Coordinating Officer (SCO) may face in relationship with Federal, state, local, and tribal partners in the Joint Field Office (JFO) and Emergency Operations Center (EOC). Selection Criteria: State and FEMA staff who have disaster management responsibilities such as an SCO, Deputy SCO, Tribal Coordinating Officer, Governor’s Authorized Representative, Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO), and Deputy FCO. |
E0212 |
Unified Hazard Mitigation Assistance: Developing Quality Application Elements |
Residential |
EMI |
28.0 |
Emergency Management |
Community Resilience, Long-term Vulnerability Reduction, Planning, Threats and Hazard Identification |
|
Prevent, Protect, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
The goal of this course is to enable Unified Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) grant applicants and sub-applicants to develop eligible mitigation projects and submit successful applications. Selection Criteria: Personnel of local jurisdictions, tribal governments, and private non-profit organizations that are eligible applicants for Unified HMA grants; state mitigation staffs responsible for assisting Unified HMA sub-applicants; FEMA employees who assist state mitigation staff and/or who are responsible for reviewing Unified HMA applications and/or monitoring Unified HMA grant awards; and staffs of public or private sector organizations that offer consulting services to Unified HMA grant applicants. |
E0213 |
Unified Hazard Mitigation Assistance: Application Review and Evaluation |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
15.0 |
Emergency Management |
Community Resilience, Long-term Vulnerability Reduction, Planning, Threats and Hazard Identification |
|
Mitigation |
EMI |
This course equips participants with the knowledge and skills required for effective grant application and sub-application review and evaluation, and with a general knowledge of how a grant is awarded. Selection Criteria: The primary audience for this course are personnel of state and tribal mitigation staffs responsible for assisting Unified Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) sub-applicants; FEMA employees who assist state mitigation staff and/or who are responsible for reviewing Unified HMA applications and/or monitoring Unified HMA grant awards; and staffs of public or private sector organizations that offer consulting services to Unified HMA grant applicants. The secondary audience for this course includes tribal liaisons, mission support personnel, Grants Program Directorate staff, and fiscal managers. CECs: 12 |
E0214 |
Unified Hazard Mitigation Assistance: Project Implementation and Closeout |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
13.0 |
Emergency Management |
Community Resilience, Long-term Vulnerability Reduction, Planning |
|
Mitigation |
EMI |
This course will provide course participants with the knowledge and skills required for effective implementation and closeout of a project. Selection Criteria: The primary audience for this course includes personnel of local jurisdictions, tribal governments, and private non-profit organizations that are eligible applicants for Unified Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) grants; state mitigation staffs responsible for assisting Unified HMA sub-applicants; FEMA employees who assist state mitigation staff and/or who are responsible for monitoring Unified HMA grant awards; and staffs of public or private sector organizations that offer consulting services to Unified HMA grant applicants. The secondary audience for this course includes state and tribal liaisons, environmental planning and historical preservation staff, Federal Coordinating Officers, and Grants Program Directorate staff. CECs: 12 |
E0217 |
Equal Rights Advisor Update |
Residential |
EMI |
28.0 |
Emergency Management |
Operational Coordination |
|
Respond, Recover |
EMI |
This course explains changes in equal employment opportunity and civil rights laws and policies through a series of presentations and activities. Selection Criteria: Current Equal Rights Officers |
PER-261 |
Hazardous Materials Technician for CBRNE Incidents |
Residential |
CDP |
40.0 |
Fire Service, Hazardous Material |
Environmental Response/Health and Safety, Infrastructure Systems, Operational Communications, Public Information and Warning, Situational Assessment |
Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction |
Respond, Recover |
CDP |
The Hazardous Materials Technician for CBRNE Incidents (HT) provides responders, who are designated as hazardous material (HAZMAT) technicians with the technician-level knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to respond confidently to a CBRNE incident site and use a variety of technology to detect and sample hazardous substances. Participants learn about technology and instrumentation used when responding to chemical, biological, radiological, and explosive hazards, with the majority of the time on each topic spent in hands-on operation of select detection equipment. Participants operate the equipment while wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) Levels A, B, C, and D. The course also includes training at the COBRA Training Facility where participants engage in toxic-agent and scenario-based exercises that require critical thinking skills related to the selection and use of CBRNE detection and sampling instruments. |
E0241 |
Cooperating Technical Partners: Special Topics |
Residential |
EMI |
28.0 |
Emergency Management |
Infrastructure Systems |
|
Mitigation |
EMI |
This course is specifically designed for communities and regional and state agencies that are participating in the Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) Programs. The course is designed and tailored based on partners’ needs, and its goal is to address specific areas of the CTP Program that are complex or involve new technology in order to give the partners a more advanced level of specific technical training. Examples of topics include topographic data development; base mapping and digital flood maps; and map production and processing procedures. Selection Criteria: Federal, state, and local staff responsible for implementing and overseeing the CTP initiative. The course is intended for current CTP members who are active mapping partners, and who are responsible for administering the CTP Program for a state or regional agency, or local community partner, and/or managing the technical aspects of mapping activities. |
E0248 |
Environmental and Historic Preservation Management Information System |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
14.0 |
Emergency Management |
Natural and Cultural Resources |
|
Mitigation |
EMI |
FEMA is standardizing the electronic data collection and storage of all environmental and historic preservation (EHP) reviews. The Environmental and Historic Preservation Management Information System (EMIS) is an Internet-based system that facilitates the process of evaluating FEMA-funded projects for potential impacts to natural and cultural resources and for documenting project compliance with EHP laws, Executive Orders (EOs), and other requirements. Selection Criteria: This course is only open to EHP and Non-EHP Cadre members who have approval from the Office of Environmental Planning and Historic Preservation Headquarters and/or FEMA Regional Environmental Officers. |
E0252 |
Environmental and Historic Preservation Cadre Training |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
28.0 |
Emergency Management |
N/A - FEMA Employee Training |
|
Mitigation |
EMI |
The National Environmental Policy Act requires all Federal agencies to consider the effects of their actions on the environment and to comply with all applicable Federal Environmental and Historic Preservation (EHP) laws, regulations, and Executive Orders (EOs). Topics include: Coordination with Public Assistance and Individual Assistance; Geospatial Information Systems Training for EHP Specialists; Tribal Consultations; and Cadre Management Tools (Standard Operating Procedures, Task Books, etc.). The course stresses consistency and best practice approaches to EHP incident operations and management. Selection Criteria: This course is only open to EHP and Non-EHP Cadre members who have approval from the Office of Environmental Planning and Historic Preservation Headquarters and/or FEMA Regional Environmental Officers. |
E0253 |
Introduction to Environmental and Historic Preservation Compliance |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
18.0 |
Emergency Management |
Planning |
|
Mitigation |
EMI |
This course is usually delivered in the field and provides an introduction to FEMA’s Environmental and Historic Preservation (EHP) compliance responsibilities. Selection Criteria: This course is only open to EHP Cadre members who have approval from the Office of Environmental Planning and Historic Preservation Headquarters and/or FEMA Regional Environmental Officers. |
E0257 |
State Director Training Course |
Residential |
EMI |
19.0 |
Emergency Management |
Operational Coordination |
|
Prevent, Respond, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
One of FEMA’s most important stakeholders is the state Emergency Management Agency. These state agencies are responsible for implementing FEMA’s programs. FEMA’s EMI conducts training for new State Emergency Management Directors. The Resident training course at EMI is conducted in cooperation with the National Emergency Management Association (NEMA), an organization which represents the State Directors. The training is designed to bring new State Directors together at EMI for opportunities to learn about FEMA programs, what NEMA has to offer, and to further develop skills necessary to lead their departments. Selection Criteria: State Emergency Management Directors and Deputy Directors who have not previously taken this course. A limited number of FEMA Federal Coordinating Officers are also eligible to attend. |
E0265 |
Advanced Methods of FEMA's Historic Preservation Program |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
28.0 |
Emergency Management |
Natural and Cultural Resources |
|
Mitigation |
EMI |
This course provides in-depth training needed to implement the regulations of the National Historic Preservation Act and other related historic preservation (HP) laws required for FEMA’s programs/activities. Selection Criteria: This course is only open to EHP and Non-EHP Cadre members who have approval from the Office of Environmental Planning and Historic Preservation Headquarters and/or FEMA Regional Environmental Officers. |
E0272 |
Managing the Floodplain Post-Disaster |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
20.0 |
Emergency Management |
Intelligence and Information Sharing, Long-term Vulnerability Reduction |
|
Mitigation |
EMI |
This course was developed in response to requests from FEMA regions for assistance in meeting the unique challenges of post-disaster floodplain management. It is designed to enable the FEMA Disaster Workforce staff, especially in the Floodplain Management and Insurance Group in the Hazard Mitigation (HM) Branch, to motivate and assist community officials and other stakeholders to fully administer their responsibilities in achieving post-disaster floodplain management objectives and addressing the particular challenges that face a Floodplain Manager post-disaster. Selection Criteria: This course is intended for HM Floodplain Management Specialists, HM Floodplain Management Team Leaders, and HM Floodplain Management and Insurance Group Supervisors in FEMA’s Disaster Workforce. A secondary audience is HM Insurance Specialists, HM Insurance Team Leaders, and other specialists from the Hazards and Performance Analysis Group who will support floodplain management initiatives. CECs: 12 (CORE) |
E0273 |
Managing Floodplain Development through the National Flood Insurance Program |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
24.0 |
Emergency Management |
Community Resilience, Economic Recovery, Long-term Vulnerability Reduction, Natural and Cultural Resources, Planning, Public Information and Warning, Risk and Disaster Resilience Assessment, Threats and Hazard Identification |
|
Prevent, Protect, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course provides an organized training opportunity for local officials responsible for administering their local floodplain management ordinance. The course will focus on the National Flood Insurance Program and concepts of floodplain management, maps and studies, ordinance administration, and the relationship between floodplain management and flood insurance. Selection Criteria: Local officials responsible for administering local floodplain management ordinances, including but not limited to floodplain management administrators, building inspectors, code enforcement/zoning officers, planners, city/county managers, attorneys, engineers, and public works officials. Federal/state/regional floodplain managers also are encouraged to attend. The course is designed for those officials with limited floodplain management experience. Attendance will be limited to two participants from any state for each offering. Participants should have less than 3 years of full-time experience in the field of floodplain management. CECs: 12 |
PER-262 |
Hands-On Training for CBRNE Incidents |
Residential |
CDP |
16.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Public Works |
Environmental Response/Health and Safety, Infrastructure Systems, Operational Communications, Public Health, Healthcare, and Emergency Medical Services, Situational Assessment |
Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction |
Respond, Recover |
CDP |
Hands-On Training for CBRNE Incidents (HOT) is a two-day course in which participants develop and apply chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear or explosive (CBRNE) incident response practices in a realistic environment. The HOT course provides participants with knowledge and skills to perform at an operations level. HOT provides responders the unique opportunity to practice their knowledge and skills in a practical exercise in the Nation’s only toxic chemical-agent training facility, the Chemical, Ordnance, Biological and Radiological (COBRA) Training Facility. |
E0274 |
National Dam Safety Program Technical Seminar |
Conference Or Symposium |
EMI |
14.0 |
Emergency Management |
Long-term Vulnerability Reduction |
|
Mitigation |
EMI |
The National Dam Safety Program Technical Seminar (NDSPTS) is a 2-day seminar held each year in February. A topic is selected by the training subcommittee of the National Dam Safety Review Board (NDSRB) that highlights relevant issues in dam safety engineering and safety. Selection Criteria: The audience for this course is limited to professional staff of dam safety programs at the Federal, state, and tribal levels, professional staff of dam safety programs at the local level who are nominated to represent their state by their state Dam Safety Officer, and also those from the private sector, such as engineering firms. Student Travel Stipend funding is only available for one State Dam Safety Officer designated public employee per state. CECs: 12 |
E0276 |
Benefit-Cost Analysis: Entry-Level |
Residential |
EMI |
14.0 |
Emergency Management |
Risk and Disaster Resilience Assessment |
|
Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course is designed as an introduction to the fundamental concepts of benefit-cost (BC) analysis. Participants will learn how to obtain BC data and conduct analyses using the latest version of the Benefit Cost Toolkit. This course will not teach how to conduct level-two BC analyses. Selection Criteria: The primary audience for this course is Federal, state, local, and tribal hazard mitigation staff; applicants/grantees; subapplicants/subgrantees; and personnel who are involved in the grant application development process and provide technical assistance. CECs: 12 (CORE) |
E0279 |
Retrofitting Flood-Prone Residential Buildings |
Residential |
EMI |
28.0 |
Emergency Management |
Community Resilience, Long-term Vulnerability Reduction |
|
Prevent, Protect, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course provides engineering and economic guidance to architects, engineers, and local code enforcement officials in retrofitting existing 1- to 4-family residential structures situated in flood-prone areas. The retrofitting measures presented are creative, practical, compliant with applicable floodplain regulations, and satisfactory to most homeowners. Selection Criteria: The primary audience for this course is engineers and architects. Floodplain managers and building code officials are also encouraged to attend. Hazard mitigation, planning, zoning, public works, and other building officials with building science knowledge and also those from the private sector, such as engineering firms, may also apply. CECs: 12 (CORE) ACE: Level: Upper Division ACE: Credit Hours: 2 |
E0282 |
Advanced Floodplain Management Concepts II |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential, Indirect |
EMI |
24.0 |
Emergency Management |
Community Resilience, Long-term Vulnerability Reduction, Planning, Threats and Hazard Identification |
|
Prevent, Protect, Mitigation |
EMI |
This advanced floodplain management course is a dynamic and interactive instruction that covers the following four topics in detail:- Placement of Manufactured Homes and Recreational Vehicles in the Floodplain (1 day)
- National Flood Insurance Program Flood Insurance Principles for the Floodplain Manager (1 day)
- Higher Standards in Floodplain Management (1 day)
- Hydrology and Hydraulics for the Floodplain Manager (1 day)
Each topic is designed to be discussed and reviewed in greater detail than the basic course. Developed and real-life scenarios will be examined and activities will be conducted in each section to make sure participants not only understand the rules and regulations but also why they are in place and how to apply them in the particular topic areas. This course is activity-rich and participants can expect to be engaged throughout the course. Selection Criteria: Certified floodplain managers or community officials with 2 years of full-time floodplain management experience. Federal, state, local, and tribal officials will take precedence. CECs: 12 ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate ACE: Credit Hours: 2 |
E0284 |
Advanced Floodplain Management Concepts III |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
26.0 |
Emergency Management |
Community Resilience, Long-term Vulnerability Reduction, Planning, Threats and Hazard Identification |
|
Mitigation |
EMI |
This advanced floodplain management course is a dynamic and interactive instruction that covers the following five topics in detail:- Floodway Standards (1 day)
- Disconnects between National Flood Insurance Program Regulations and Insurance (1 day)
- Common Noncompliance Issues (½ day)
- Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps (DFIRMs) (½ day)
- Substantial Improvement/Substantial Damage (1 day)
Each topic is designed to be discussed and reviewed in greater detail than the basic course. Developed and real-life scenarios will be examined and activities will be conducted in each section to make sure participants not only understand the rules and regulations but also why they are in place and how to apply them in the particular topic areas. This course is activity-rich and participants can expect to be engaged throughout the course. Selection Criteria: Certified floodplain managers or community officials with 2 years of full-time floodplain management experience. Federal, state, local, and tribal officials will take precedence. CECs: 12 (CORE) ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate ACE: Credit Hours: 2 |
E0285 |
Providing Post-Disaster Substantial Damage Technical Assistance to Communities |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
6.5 |
Emergency Management |
Intelligence and Information Sharing |
|
Mitigation |
EMI |
This course provides formal training for FEMA staff to learn how to provide substantial damage technical assistance to communities in a disaster operation. Within FEMA’s disaster workforce, various Hazard Mitigation (HM) staff have different roles in providing this assistance to communities. The HM Field Operations Guide includes task lists and an operating procedure, which describes how FEMA staff provide post-disaster substantial damage technical assistance. Substantial damage regulations are important mechanisms of the National Flood Insurance Program designed to reduce flood risks. FEMA has taken substantial steps to improve the capability of communities to comply with substantial damage regulations, including the development of FEMA 758, Substantial Improvement/Substantial Damage Desk Reference; FEMA 784, Substantial Damage Estimator (SDE 2.0); the FEMA 784 CD, which includes the SDE 2.0 tool; training for how to use the SDE 2.0 tool; and the SDE 2.0 User’s Manual and Field Workbook. Selection Criteria: FEMA HM floodplain management specialist trainees, and qualified HM floodplain management specialists who have not already completed the course. HM floodplain management specialist experts and HM floodplain management substantial damage crew leaders who have not completed the course will also benefit from the training, but are not the primary audience. CECs: 4 (CORE) |
E0287 |
Voluntary Agency Liaison: Functions and Methods |
Residential |
EMI |
35.0 |
Emergency Management |
Operational Coordination, Planning |
|
Prevent, Respond, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course is designed to help participants learn and share skills among a team of partners so they can provide consistent delivery of service to communities impacted by disasters. Throughout the 5 full days of class, participants are challenged to do more than simply memorize and recall information. They will be expected to apply information in many different ways. Through the activities and information presented, they will appraise, argue, choose, defend, estimate, judge, predict, select, value, and evaluate. By the end of the week, critical thinking will be the foundation for all the work participants will do as a Voluntary Agency Liaison (VAL). |
E0288 |
Local Volunteer and Donations Management |
Residential |
EMI |
10.0 |
Emergency Management |
Community Resilience, Health and Social Services |
|
Prevent, Respond, Recover |
EMI |
The course is designed to strengthen the abilities of local jurisdictions to successfully prepare for and handle volunteer and donations management issues that may arise. The course content and activities may also serve as a template, thereby enhancing uniformity in addressing areas of donated unsolicited goods, unaffiliated volunteers, and undesignated cash. This training also provides information regarding the state’s volunteer and donations management responsibilities, which are designed to help build relationships between government and non-governmental organizations. Selection Criteria: Local emergency managers and representatives of voluntary organizations |
E0289 |
State Volunteer and Donations Management |
Residential |
EMI |
25.0 |
Emergency Management |
Community Resilience, Health and Social Services |
|
Prevent, Respond, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course teaches the components of a volunteer and donations management program to be administered at the state level during a large-scale disaster. Course participants will be equipped to prepare a program for their state to effectively manage unaffiliated volunteers, unsolicited donations of goods, and offers of undesignated cash. The course content and activities also serve as a plan template, thereby increasing continuity among states and their voluntary agency partners. This training also provides information regarding FEMA’s volunteer and donations management responsibilities and helps build relationships between government and non-profit organizations. Selection Criteria: Priority will be given to states that send a team of participants: the state Volunteer/Donations Coordinator and leading stakeholders of statewide voluntary organizations. Each FEMA region is invited to send a human services staff member. Other invitees include Federal, state, tribal, and territorial emergency managers. |
E0291 |
Community Dam Safety, Preparedness and Mitigation |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
14.0 |
Emergency Management |
Planning |
|
Respond, Mitigation |
EMI |
Dam safety is not just the responsibility of the owner and operator of the dam. The best way to reduce, mitigate, or eliminate the risks of flooding resulting from normal dam operations and dam failure is for the entire community to work together to reduce the effects of a potential dam failure by increasing preparedness, reducing potential consequences, improving communications, and land use planning. This course will teach dam owners; emergency service providers; emergency planners and managers; land use and transportation planners; community leaders; and other members of the community to work together through upfront planning to reduce the risks and mitigate the consequences resulting from a dam failure, and to recover more effectively in the event of a failure. Selection Criteria: This course is designed for stakeholders in communities that could be affected by a dam breach or failure. Applicants should have experience in one or more of the following areas: dam ownership, dam operations, emergency action planning, emergency response, land use planning, or transportation planning. CECs: 12 (CORE) |
PER-263 |
Respiratory Protection: Program Development and Administration |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
CDP |
20.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Public Works, Security and Safety, Transportation |
Environmental Response/Health and Safety, Planning |
Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction |
Respond |
CDP |
Respiratory Protection: Program Development and Administration (RP) is a three-day course that provides essential information and the skills required to develop, implement, administer, and sustain a respiratory protection program that fully complies with the laws and regulations regarding emergency-response actions. |
E0296 |
Application of Hazus-MH for Risk Assessment |
Residential |
EMI |
28.0 |
Emergency Management |
Threats and Hazard Identification |
|
Respond, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course provides mitigation planners with the skills to use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) tools, with an emphasis on Hazus-MH, to create and update the flood, hurricane, and earthquake components of community risk assessments. A combination of individual as well as group activities lead the class through the step-by-step process of conducting a risk assessment including hazard identification, profiling of hazards, developing asset inventories, estimating losses, and prioritizing mitigation options. Selection Criteria: Federal, state, local, and tribal emergency management professionals who are responsible for developing flood, earthquake, or hurricane hazard risk. |
E0300 |
ICS 300: Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
18.0 |
Emergency Management |
Operational Coordination, Planning |
|
Respond, Recover |
EMI |
This course provides training for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS). This course expands upon information covered in the ICS 100 and ICS 200 courses. Selection Criteria: Individuals who may assume a supervisory role in incidents. Note: During a Type 3 incident, some or all of the Command and General Staff positions may be activated, as well as Division/Group Supervisor and/or Unit Leader level positions. These incidents may extend into multiple operational periods. |
E0312 |
Fundamentals of Building Science |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
28.0 |
Emergency Management |
Community Resilience, Long-term Vulnerability Reduction, Planning |
|
Prevent, Protect, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course is designed to present information on the risks posed by natural hazards, and the basic scientific and engineering concepts for hazard-resistant buildings and facilities. The course reviews information pertaining to impacts of wind, flood, earthquake, and wildland/urban interface fire on the constructed environment, and explains key performance and construction issues related to floods, wind, wildfires, and earthquakes. Selection Criteria: The primary audience for this course is engineers and architects. Floodplain managers and building code officials are also encouraged to attend. Hazard mitigation, planning, zoning, public works, and other building officials with building science knowledge and also those from the private sector, such as engineering firms, may also apply. CECs: 12 (CORE) |
E0313 |
Basic Hazus-MH |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
28.0 |
Emergency Management |
Risk and Disaster Resilience Assessment |
|
Respond, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course offers a hands-on introduction to Hazus-MH, FEMA’s GIS-based tool for analyzing the social and economic impacts from natural hazards including hurricanes, earthquakes, and floods (riverine and coastal). Impact assessments for each hazard include shelter needs, short- and long-term economic losses, and debris estimations. Hazus-MH can also assess impacts on transportation and utilities, agricultural losses, and vehicle losses for selected hazards. Topics addressed in this course include overviews of building and population inventory components; options for describing the magnitude and extent of modeled hazards; loss estimation methodologies; and options for creating maps, tables, and reports that describe hazard impacts. Particular emphasis is given to exploring and interpreting the outputs that Hazus-MH can generate as well as discussing how that information can be applied to support emergency management needs and goals. All activities are based on Hazus-MH provided inputs. After completing this course, participants can optionally take additional Hazus-MH courses to learn to refine loss estimations by adjusting model parameters or by integrating their own inventory and hazard data. Selection Criteria: Federal, state, local, and tribal specialists, researchers, insurance companies, utilities, and others who are involved with or interested in understanding the social and economic impacts associated with floods, hurricanes, or earthquakes. |
E0317 |
Comprehensive Data Management for Hazus-MH |
Residential |
EMI |
28.0 |
Emergency Management |
Risk and Disaster Resilience Assessment |
|
Respond, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course provides an in-depth exploration of the Hazus-MH inventory, which describes the buildings, infrastructure, and populations that are at risk from hurricanes, floods, and earthquakes. It includes an overview of the methodologies that were used to develop and compile the Hazus-MH-provided inventory. However, the focus of the course is on developing the technical skills for updating and maintaining the inventory with user-provided data. Participants will work extensively with a variety of data management tools including ArcGIS. It is expected that they will have experience with ArcGIS prior to attending the course. Those without this experience will be challenged to successfully engage in course activities. Selection Criteria: Federal, state, local, and tribal emergency managers, planners, and GIS specialists who want to learn how to integrate user-developed building and other non-hazard inventory data into the Hazus-MH modeling process. A working knowledge of ArcGIS, including the ability to create and manipulate data, is required. |
E0321 |
Management of Individual Assistance |
Residential |
EMI |
32.0 |
Emergency Management |
Economic Recovery, Housing, Mass Care Services |
|
Recover |
EMI |
This course gives participants the tools needed to provide the best service to disaster survivors based on the New FEMA vision of being the Nation’s pre-eminent Emergency Management Agency. The primary audience for this course is FEMA nationwide Individual Assistance (IA) staff, including IA Branch Directors and IA Group Supervisors, as well as Operations Section Chiefs and Federal Coordinating Officers. Selection Criteria: Participants should have served in one disaster operations field position as Group Supervisor or Team Lead or Task Force Lead and Crew Lead. |
E0337 |
Posting Integrated Financial Management Information System Transactions |
Residential |
EMI |
21.0 |
Emergency Management |
N/A - FEMA Employee Training |
|
Respond, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course trains participants to post financial transactions to the Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS). Classes are conducted using the computer laboratory. Participants will be instructed by an expert system user about transactions for the following: disaster assistance, travel advances, receiving reports, invoices, expenditures, approvals, reports, and more. For each type of transaction, participants will be guided through an activity, and then given a similar activity to perform on their own. Successful completion of the course is required before access to the system will be granted. Selection Criteria: Required for any FEMA financial staff member who needs to record transactions to the accounting system as part of his or her duties. Reservists who have the course on their FEMA Qualification Sheet have first priority. |
E0352 |
Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program Training State Trainers |
Residential |
EMI |
24.0 |
Emergency Management |
Community Resilience, Health and Social Services |
|
Respond, Recover |
EMI |
This course provides states, U.S. territories, or federally recognized tribal organizations with a cadre of trainers who have the knowledge and tools necessary to conduct standardized trainings for the Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program (CCP). After this class, participants will train grant-supported crisis counselors to carry out individual and group crisis counseling, basic education and support, referral, community networking, and public education for disaster survivors and affected communities. Selection Criteria: Individuals who are selected by or who are state and territory Disaster Behavioral Health Coordinators. These individuals should be experienced trainers and knowledgeable and experienced in the CCP. Final selection will be jointly authorized by FEMA and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. |
AWR-122-1 |
Law Enforcement Prevention and Deterrence of Terrorist Acts, Train-the-Trainer |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
LSU |
20.0 |
Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement, Public Health, Security and Safety, Transportation |
Access Control and Identity Verification, Community Resilience, Critical Transportation, Cybersecurity, Economic Recovery, Environmental Response/Health and Safety, Forensics and Attribution, Infrastructure Systems, Intelligence and Information Sharing, Long-term Vulnerability Reduction, Mass Care Services, On-scene Security, Protection, and Law Enforcement, Operational Communications, Operational Coordination, Physical Protective Measures, Planning, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Public Information and Warning, Risk and Disaster Resilience Assessment, Risk Management for Protection Programs and Activities, Screening, Search, and Detection, Situational Assessment, Threats and Hazard Identification, Threats and Hazard Identification |
Law Enforcement Preparedness and Response |
Prevent |
NTED |
Geared toward trainers, this course format prepares instructors to teach the indirect format of the Law Enforcement Prevention and Deterrence of Terrorist Acts course. This course provides certified federal, state, and local law enforcement officers with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to assist in preventing and/or deterring weapons of mass destruction (WMD) terrorist incidents. Law enforcement officers are part of the front-line defense in preventing and deterring WMD terrorist incidents when the release of WMD agents is likely to occur as a result of criminal actions. The nature of their daily work environment provides them with an enhanced understanding of their community the general public does not share. This heightened community awareness, as well as the possibility that they may encounter terrorists unknowingly while conducting patrol functions, provides law enforcement officers with a unique opportunity to prevent or deter potential WMD terrorist incidents. |
PER-264 |
Law Enforcement Protective Measures for CBRNE Incidents |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
CDP |
8.0 |
Law Enforcement |
Interdiction and Disruption, On-scene Security, Protection, and Law Enforcement, Screening, Search, and Detection, Situational Assessment |
|
Respond |
CDP |
This course law enforcement responders receive instruction in the current terrorist and extremist threat, apply community-based policing principles to the identification and prevention of terrorism and extremism, develop knowledge in the critical law enforcement skills required to respond to and operate safely in a CBRNE incident environment. The course culminates in a series of hands-on activities that allow responders to practices all of the learned skills (employing weapons, retaining weapons, and apprehending suspects while wearing personal protective equipment [PPE}; preserving hazardous evidence; moving and communicating tactically while wearing PPE; conducting sampling of hazardous materials, etc.) in a realistic context.. |
E0357 |
State Individual Assistance Operations |
Residential |
EMI |
32.0 |
Emergency Management |
Economic Recovery, Housing, Mass Care Services, Operational Coordination |
|
Recover |
EMI |
This course is designed for state-level staff responsible for coordinating and administering individual assistance (IA) to those affected by emergencies or disasters. It is intended to enable participants to coordinate state response and recovery operations for individuals and families. Selection Criteria: Target audience are for state personnel who will perform the role of State Individual Assistance Officer (or back-up) during disaster operations. |
E0358 |
Individual Assistance Branch Director-Type 1 |
Residential |
EMI |
32.0 |
Emergency Management |
Economic Recovery, Housing, Mass Care Services, Operational Coordination |
|
Respond, Recover |
EMI |
This course is specifically designed for FEMA employees who have held the position of Individual Assistance Branch Director (IABD). This exercise-based course will provide real-world issues, challenges, requirements, and solutions to build on the participant’s past experiences in the field. The goal of this course is to ensure that IABDs are fully able to successfully perform in a high-profile or catastrophic event. Selection Criteria: IABDs Type 2 and Type 3; other operations management personnel assigned to complete the course. |
E0359 |
Individual Assistance Other Needs Assistance Crew Leader |
Residential |
EMI |
32.0 |
Emergency Management |
Community Resilience, Economic Recovery |
|
Recover |
EMI |
This course provides training to FEMA Individual Assistance (IA) personnel to enable them to initiate, operate, and transition Other Needs Assistance (ONA) during a Presidentially declared event in a joint option state. Selection Criteria: The primary audience for this course is FEMA IA ONA specialists and trainees, Human services managers, and state ONA (joint option states only). |
E0361 |
Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for Schools |
Residential |
EMI |
26.0 |
Emergency Management |
Planning |
|
Common |
EMI |
This course provides school district teams with the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to review, enhance, and sustain an all-hazards/threats emergency operations plan (EOP). In every unit, emphasis is placed on working with the whole community—including parents/guardians and outside agencies such as law enforcement, fire, and emergency management—on planning for and mitigating all threats and hazards, including active shooter/mass casualty incidents. Through this course, participants will learn how to leverage existing relationships and build new working relationships with community-based protection, response, and recovery organizations to help their schools better plan for, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from emergencies. Selection Criteria: School district/county/state teams. Teams consist of the following: First Responders: Police/SRO; Fire; Emergency Management; Emergency Medical Services/Public Health. School Administrators: Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent/Risk Manager; School Board member; Principal/Assistant Principal; Public Information Officer; Security Official/School Safety Coordinator/School Safety Team member; IT; Facility Manager/Building Engineer; Transportation Coordinator; Food Service Coordinator; and School Nurse/School Counselor/Psychologist. |
E0362 |
Train-the-Trainer for G0364, Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for Schools |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
19.0 |
Emergency Management |
Planning |
|
Common |
EMI |
This course introduces G0364, Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for Schools, field course materials, and prepares participants to deliver G0364 in their state or at the local level. Participants may have venue-specific issues that need to be included in the presentation of materials or activities that they feel would be appropriate for their jurisdictions. A worksheet is provided that gives a mechanism for participants to recognize key issues of the course and make venue-specific comments that would be useful in their course delivery. Selection Criteria: Participants must demonstrate a working knowledge of school planning through experience and training, and must be experienced in adult education. |
E0364 |
Multihazard Emergency Planning for Schools |
Residential |
EMI |
2.4 |
Emergency Management |
Planning |
|
Prevent, Respond, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course provides individuals and school teams with the knowledge and tools needed to update their all-threats/hazards school emergency operations plan (EOP), and to identify how to train and exercise the school EOP. This course follows the guidance set forth in FEMA’s Comprehensive Preparedness Guide (CPG 101) for developing an EOP and explains how to engage the whole community—including parents/guardians and outside agencies such as law enforcement, fire, public health, and emergency management—in school preparedness and planning for and mitigating all threats and hazards. Throughout the course, participants will have the opportunity to review their existing EOP and identify areas for improvement and have an opportunity to build partnerships and develop positive working relationships among first responders and school staff. Selection Criteria: This course is designed for school and emergency management personnel who are interested in comprehensive planning for grades K–12. Examples of potential participants include: - Local first responders (SRO/Law Enforcement, Fire, and Emergency Management)
- School personnel: Superintendents/Assistant Superintendents; Principals/Assistant Principals; Risk Managers; School Board Members; School Safety Coordinators; Transportation Coordinators; Food Service Coordinators; Facility Managers; IT; Nurses/Counselors.
School teams consisting of 3–5 individuals are encouraged to apply. |
E0376 |
State Public Assistance Operations |
Residential |
EMI |
24.0 |
Emergency Management |
Operational Coordination |
|
Recover |
EMI |
This course provides state, local, and tribal staff with an overview of FEMA’s Public Assistance (PA) Program, process, and policies. Course topics include introduction to program laws, regulations, and policies; PA process; grants management; eligibility; hazard mitigation in the PA Program; compliance with other Federal laws and regulations; and project formulation. Selection Criteria: State, local, and tribal government personnel responsible for administering PA grants |
PER-264-1 |
Law Enforcement Protective Measures for CBRNE Incidents, Train-the-Trainer |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
CDP |
16.0 |
Law Enforcement |
Long-term Vulnerability Reduction |
Law Enforcement Preparedness and Response |
Respond |
CDP |
The Law Enforcement Protective Measures for CBRNE Incidents, Train the Trainer course provides law enforcement supervisors and trainers with the ability to train other law enforcement responders in CBRNE-specific skills, reinforcing their ability to identify suspicious activity that could lead to a CBRNE event and with the knowledge to respond to a CBRNE event. Successful completion of LEPM TtT results in a local law enforcement supervisor or trainer who comprehends and can apply the appropriate immediate protective actions to safely and appropriately respond to a CBRNE incident at the performance defensive level. |
E0384 |
Defense Support of Civil Authorities-Phase II |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
32.0 |
Emergency Management |
Operational Coordination |
|
Respond |
EMI |
This course is intended to provide the participants with an introduction to the national framework within which the Department of Defense (DoD) supports Federal, State, local, and tribal authorities in overwhelming natural and/or manmade disasters. Participants are provided the opportunity to act as staff planners in three exercise scenarios, utilizing current policy guidance and DoD procedures. It is jointly sponsored by EMI and DoD. Selection Criteria: FCO Cadre and FEMA Operations Section Chiefs with disaster field experience involved in response activities. Selection is on a space-available basis. Contact the EMI Course Manager and the DoD Course Manager at http://www.dsca.army.mil/. DoD personnel need to enroll through http://www.dsca.army.mil/. |
E0386 |
Residential Coastal Construction |
Residential |
EMI |
28.0 |
Emergency Management |
Community Resilience, Long-term Vulnerability Reduction, Planning |
|
Prevent, Protect, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course is designed to train participants to effectively use FEMA P 55, Coastal Construction Manual (4th Edition). The course and publication provide a comprehensive approach to planning, siting, designing, constructing, and maintaining homes in the coastal environment. The course contains in-depth descriptions of design, construction, and maintenance practices that, when followed, will increase the durability of residential buildings in the harsh coastal environment and reduce economic losses associated with coastal natural disasters. Selection Criteria: The primary audience for this course is engineers and architects. Floodplain managers and building code officials are also encouraged to attend. Hazard mitigation, planning, zoning, public works, and other building officials with building science knowledge and those from the private sector, such as engineering firms, may also apply. CECs: 12 (CORE) ACE: Level: Upper Division ACE: Credit Hours: 2 |
E0390 |
Integrating Emergency Management Education into Your Institution |
Residential |
EMI |
16.0 |
Emergency Management |
Community Resilience, Planning |
|
Common |
EMI |
This workshop provides information about emergency management (EM) and the benefits of and resources available for integrating EM degree programs and EM course offerings at institutions of higher education. It is a facilitation-driven workshop focused on creating an Action Plan to be applied within each participant’s academic department. During the session, participants will be inspired to see the importance of EM and will create an Action Plan that they can use, along with a toolkit of additional resources that will be provided, when they return to their schools to increase their school’s EM-related offerings. Selection Criteria: Department Chairs of emergency management-related disciplines (such as Sociology, Geography, Public Administration, or Psychology, etc.) from historically black colleges and universities, tribal colleges and universities, and Hispanic-serving institutions. |
E0392 |
Emergency Management Higher Education Symposium |
Residential, Conference Or Symposium |
EMI |
32.0 |
Other |
Community Resilience |
|
Common |
EMI |
The primary purpose of this symposium is to encourage and support inter-school dialogue on a variety of issues and topics related to hazard, disaster, and emergency management higher education, as well as to facilitate direct dialogue between the Emergency Management Higher Education Program and representatives of colleges and universities with emergency management programs to improve program quality. A secondary purpose of the symposium is to provide information to the faculty and administrators of emergency management collegiate programs that could be used in the development of new emergency management college courses and programs or in the modification of existing courses—akin to an “educate the educator” posture. Selection Criteria: Faculty and administrators with colleges and universities which: - Have a hazard, disaster, or emergency management academic program in place;
- Are investigating or developing a hazard, disaster, or emergency management academic program; or
- FEMA is seeking to interest in developing such a program.
In addition, a small number of participants are FEMA Emergency Management Higher Education Program materials developers and representatives of stakeholder organizations. |
E0400 |
ICS 400: Advanced Incident Command System for Command and General Staff - Complex Incidents |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
14.0 |
Emergency Management |
Operational Coordination |
|
Respond, Recover |
EMI |
This course provides training for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS). This course expands upon information covered in ICS 100 through ICS 300 courses, which are prerequisites for the ICS 400 course. Selection Criteria: The target audience for this course is senior personnel who are expected to perform in a management capacity in an Area Command or Multi-Agency Coordination Entity. |
E0410 |
Mass Care/Emergency Assistance Task Force Leaders |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
20.0 |
Emergency Management |
Community Resilience, Health and Social Services, Mass Care Services, Mass Care Services, Public Health, Healthcare, and Emergency Medical Services |
|
Respond, Recover |
EMI |
This new course is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of experienced FEMA Mass Care staff. It will focus on expanding participants’ knowledge of mass care at the Federal, state, local, and non-governmental organization levels; providing practical mass care exercises; integrating best practices of mass care services; and assisting in the development and credentialing of FEMA Mass Care staff assigned to Area Field Offices, Joint Field Offices, and Regional Response Coordination Centers. Selection Criteria: FEMA Mass Care Task Force Leaders |
E0411 |
Mass Care/Emergency Assistance Support for Field Operations |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
28.0 |
Emergency Management |
Community Resilience, Health and Social Services, Mass Care Services, Public Health, Healthcare, and Emergency Medical Services |
|
Respond, Recover |
EMI |
This course provides the history and context of mass care and emergency assistance (MC/EA), FEMA’s and other organizations’ roles in MC/EA, the roles and responsibilities of FEMA staff assigned to MC/EA missions, and provides training on the tasks performed by the MC/EA Specialist. Selection Criteria: FEMA Mass Care Specialists |
E0415 |
Mass Care Group Supervisor |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
24.0 |
Emergency Management |
Community Resilience, Health and Social Services, Mass Care Services, Public Health, Healthcare, and Emergency Medical Services |
|
Respond, Recover |
EMI |
This new course is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of experienced FEMA staff serving in mass care (MC) leadership positions at the Joint Field Office (JFO) or Area Field Office (AFO). It will focus on providing tools to expand attendees’ knowledge of MC supervisory responsibilities. The course will include information on the integration of MC operations at the Federal, state, local, tribal, and non-governmental organization levels; focus on the functions of an MC group in a JFO setting; provide practical MC exercises for a hands-on instructional approach; and integrate best practices of MC services. Selection Criteria: FEMA MCGSs |
PER-265 |
Law Enforcement Response Actions for CBRNE Incidents |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
CDP |
8.0 |
Law Enforcement |
Infrastructure Systems, Interdiction and Disruption, On-scene Security, Protection, and Law Enforcement, Screening, Search, and Detection, Situational Assessment |
Law Enforcement Preparedness and Response |
Respond |
CDP |
This course provides law enforcement personnel receive an opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills learned through PER-264, Law Enforcement Protective Measures for CBRNE Incidents in practice and in realistic incident response scenarios. During the first portion of the course, students practice establishing initial command of CBRNE incidents. Students receive advanced practical application in the identification of CBRNE hazards, personal protective equipment (PPE), safety considerations, and hazards and evidence preservation. The last portion of the course consists of collaborating with other law enforcement professionals to respond to realistic CBRNE incidents intended to develop critical thinking and intuitive decision-making skills that support safe and responsive action in the event of an actual incident. |
E0416 |
Individual Assistance Housing Group Supervisor |
Residential |
EMI |
29.0 |
Emergency Management |
Economic Recovery, Housing, Operational Coordination |
|
Recover |
EMI |
The goal of this course is to provide FEMA Housing Assistance staff with the practical knowledge, skills, and resources to satisfy position task book requirements in order to become a qualified Housing Task Force Leader or Housing Group Supervisor (HGS). Selection Criteria: Housing Group Supervisor Candidates |
E0417 |
Mass Care/Emergency Assistance Shelter Field Guide Training |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
7.0 |
Emergency Management |
Community Resilience, Health and Social Services, Mass Care Services, Mass Care Services, Public Health, Healthcare, and Emergency Medical Services |
|
Recover |
EMI |
This course was developed by the American Red Cross and FEMA to train a variety of participants in sheltering practices and techniques. It is designed for use with its companion piece, the Shelter Field Guide. Selection Criteria: Mass Care professionals |
E0427 |
Community Emergency Response Team Program Manager |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential, Indirect |
EMI |
12.0 |
Emergency Management, Citizen/Community Volunteer |
Community Resilience, Operational Coordination, Planning, Risk Management for Protection Programs and Activities |
|
Mitigation |
EMI |
This course prepares participants to establish and sustain an active local Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program. The responsibilities of a local CERT Program Manager are various. This course defines the core components of a local CERT program and focuses on effective practices for:- Planning and interacting with a broad range of stakeholders;
- Managing program resources;
- Sustaining the program course topics, including:
- Developing local CERT program goals and a related strategic plan;
- Promoting a local CERT program;
- Orienting, managing, and retaining CERT members;
- Recruiting, funding, managing, and retaining CERT trainers;
- Acquiring and managing program resources;
- Delivering and managing effective training and exercises;
- Developing policies and procedures for operating a local CERT program; and
- Evaluating and sustaining the program.
The CERT Program Manager course is delivered at EMI sequentially during the same week with E0428, Community Emergency Response Team Train-the-Trainer. Participants who wish to take both courses must submit a separate application for each course. Although either course may be taken separately, EMI encourages participants to take both courses the same week. Selection Criteria: Professionals and volunteers who are designated to be or are interested in being appointed a local CERT Program Manager and those who are already in the CERT Program Manager position. |
E0428 |
Community Emergency Response Team Train-the-Trainer |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential, Indirect |
EMI |
18.0 |
Emergency Management, Citizen/Community Volunteer |
Community Resilience |
|
Prevent, Respond, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course prepares participants to deliver FEMA’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Basic Training course. This Train-the-Trainer course focuses on preparing instructors to:- Deliver CERT Basic Training.
- Convey the messages and intent of the CERT program (e.g., safety, teamwork, place in overall community Emergency Operations Plan).
- Assure that participants achieve the objectives of CERT Basic Training.
- Create a comfortable yet managed learning environment.
- Course topics include:
- CERT history, program purpose, and values.
- Materials and requirements for the CERT Basic Training course.
- Roles of the CERT instructor.
- Effective presentation of CERT Basic Training content.
- Effective coaching and demonstration of skills in the classroom.
- Practices to maximize learning.
- Effective evaluation of CERT training participants.
The CERT Train-the-Trainer course is delivered at EMI sequentially during the same week with E0427, Community Emergency Response Team Program Manager. Participants who wish to take both courses must submit a separate application for each course. Although either course may be taken separately, EMI encourages participants to take both courses the same week. Selection Criteria: Individuals who will serve as the Course Manager for the CERT Basic Training course and be CERT Basic Training course instructors. |
E0431 |
Understanding the Emergency Management Assistance Compact |
Residential |
EMI |
24.0 |
Emergency Management |
Operational Communications, Operational Coordination, Planning, Risk Management for Protection Programs and Activities |
|
Prevent, Respond, Recover |
EMI |
This course enables emergency management personnel and response and recovery personnel from all political jurisdictions to more effectively understand, activate, implement, and use the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) system. This course introduces participants to the EMAC process and assists them in gaining familiarity and competency with the EMAC system so that when an event occurs that requires activation of the EMAC system, they know how to proceed, and what documentation and sources of information to use for guidance in order to maximize use of all available resources. Selection Criteria: Emergency management personnel and response and recovery personnel from all political jurisdictions who can be legally deployed through the EMAC system; persons officially responsible for requesting and providing EMAC assistance; and those individuals desiring a more comprehensive working knowledge of the EMAC system. |
E0449 |
Incident Command System Curricula Train-the-Trainer |
Residential |
EMI |
32.0 |
Emergency Management |
Operational Coordination |
|
Respond, Recover |
EMI |
This course prepares participants to deliver Emergency Management Institute's (EMI) ICS curricula. While ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-402 Incident Command System Overview for Executives and Senior Officials, and G0191, Emergency Operations Center/Incident Command System Interface, courses are addressed, the major emphasis is on E/G0300, ICS 300: Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents; and E/G0400, ICS 400: Advanced Incident Command System for Command and General Staff—Complex Incidents. |
E0451 |
Advanced I - A Survey of Advanced Concepts in Emergency Management |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
35.0 |
Emergency Management |
Planning |
|
Common |
EMI |
The goal of E0451, A Survey of Advanced Concepts in Emergency Management (Advanced I), the first course of the National Emergency Management Advanced Academy curriculum, is to provide EM professionals with critical skills that are needed to perform responsibilities such as program management oversight, effective communication, research resources, applicable laws, policy considerations, collaboration, and strategic thinking. Advanced I is designed to provide participants with the skills to manage EM programs and will be essential to building the foundation for collaboration by bringing EM professionals together to share their experiences and establish a network.
This course provides knowledge in management qualities, management styles, strategic thinking, decision making, problem solving, evaluation, strategic planning, budgeting, vision and mission statements, research methodology, laws, policy considerations, program risk management, collaboration and communication, and change management, in addition to personal application and reflection. Sharing best practices, lessons learned, tools, and documentation provides a firm understanding of Federal, state, tribal, territorial, and local EM programs, as well as how those programs can be effectively leveraged to support community needs and requirements.Selection Criteria: Participants are only admitted to the four course Academy series through the annual Advanced Academy selection process conducted in June each year. For more details, visit the EMPP Advanced Academy web page at http://training.fema.gov/empp/advanced.aspx. |
E0452 |
Advanced II - Assessment and Application of Professional Style in Emergency Management |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
35.0 |
Emergency Management |
N/A - None |
|
Common |
EMI |
The goal of E0452, Advanced II, is to provide EM professionals with critical skills that are needed to be able to apply personal management styles in the context of EM. Advanced II will provide participants with the essential skills needed to lead EM programs at the mid-manager's level and will be essential to building the foundation for collaboration by bringing EM professionals together to share their experiences and establish a network. Advanced II will enable participants to gain knowledge necessary for understanding and developing themselves as mid-level managers, develop critical thinking and decision-making skills, develop personal influence and communication skills, work through resiliency, and motivate and manage others. In addition, Advanced II will provide an opportunity to explore the importance of ethics, values, and accountability. Sharing best practices, lessons learned, tools, and documentation to have a firm understanding of Federal, state, and local EM programs, as well as how those programs can be effectively leveraged to support state and local needs and requirements. Selection Criteria: Participants are only admitted to the four course Academy series through the annual Advanced Academy selection process conducted in June each year. For more details, visit the EMPP Advanced Academy web page at http://training.fema.gov/empp/advanced.aspx. |
E0453 |
Advanced III - Advanced Concepts and Issues in the Emergency Management Organization |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
35.0 |
Emergency Management |
Operational Coordination |
|
Common |
EMI |
The goal of E0453 Advanced III is to provide EM professionals with critical skills that are needed to be able to perform a key and successful role within the EM organization. In this context, the EM “organization” is the entire community of professionals with whom the emergency manager works during emergency planning, preparedness, response and recovery. This community includes immediate organizational staff, governmental peers and partners, and the network of public and private sector people and organizations that are engaged in supporting EM efforts. The goal of Advanced III is to provide students with the tools needed to be able to reach out to others to solve large, complex problems. Participants will be varied in their skills. For example, an individual may be highly skilled at community outreach, but poor at building organizational support. A goal of this course is to approach these capabilities as skills that can be developed, and these skills will be honed in the exercises. The EM “organization” is redefined in Advanced III as including not just the members of one’s own agency, but also “anyone with whom one works during emergency planning and emergency response,” i.e., “one’s network of colleagues and the people served.” While every jurisdiction’s definition of its organization is going to be different, the core competencies of EM professionals are ways to explore the issues that are common to organizations. Public advocacy and cultural competence are also addressed. Selection Criteria: Participants are only admitted to the four course Academy series through the annual Advanced Academy selection process conducted in June each year. For more details, visit the EMPP Advanced Academy web page at http://training.fema.gov/empp/advanced.aspx. |
E0454 |
Advanced IV - Advanced Concepts and Issues in the Emergency Management Community and Profession |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
35.0 |
Emergency Management |
Operational Coordination |
|
Common |
EMI |
E0454, Advanced Concepts and Issues in the Emergency Management Community and Profession (Advanced IV), is the fourth and final course of the National Emergency Management Advanced Academy curriculum. The goal of Advanced IV is to provide EM professionals with critical skills that are needed to engage the challenges associated with the broader regional, national and international EM community. Advanced IV is designed to provide participants with an understanding of these broader issues and the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skill gained through the previous three courses and the research project work to the broader strategic EM arena. Selection Criteria: Participants are only admitted to the four course Academy series through the annual Advanced Academy selection process conducted in June each year. For more details, visit the EMPP Advanced Academy web page at http://training.fema.gov/empp/advanced.aspx. |
PER-266 |
Instructor Training Course (ITC) |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
CDP |
40.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Public Works, Agriculture, Citizen/Community Volunteer, Information Technology, Security and Safety, Search & Rescue, Transportation, Education |
Threats and Hazard Identification |
Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction |
Prevent, Respond |
CDP |
Instructor Training Certification (ITC) is a 5-day course that prepares emergency responders to deliver lectures and hands-on training in their local jurisdictions. The course is conducted in two phases: fundamental principles and applied principle. During the fundamental principles phase participants receive an overview of adult learning, task analysis, risk and hazard analysis, learning objectives and lesson plans, communication skills, instructional delivery and multimedia, testing and evaluations, and after action reviews. Then, during the applied principles phase, participants put these lessons into practice through a series of practice training sessions. |
E0458 |
Individual Assistance (IA) Specialist Surge Training |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
12.0 |
Emergency Management |
Economic Recovery, Housing, Operational Coordination |
|
Respond, Recover |
EMI |
This surge course will be a custom compilation of units from E0836, Applicant Services Program Specialist, based on the timeframe allowed for the training and the needs identified by the IA Program. Selection Criteria: Member of DHS Surge Capacity Force or FEMA Corps. |
E0459 |
IA Mass Care Program Specialist Surge Training |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
14.0 |
Emergency Management |
Housing, Mass Care Services, Operational Coordination |
|
Respond, Recover |
EMI |
This course is a compilation of units from the E0411, Mass Care/Emergency Assistance for Field Operations and E0417, Mass Care/Emergency Assistance Shelter Field Guide training courses. Units are selected based on time allocated for training surge staff and the tasks they are to perform on the surge assignment. Selection Criteria: Personnel (FEMA and non-FEMA) assigned to a surge event in a Mass Care/Emergency Assistance capacity. |
E0463 |
FEMA Incident Workforce Academy Surge Capacity Force Surge Specialist Training |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
32.0 |
Emergency Management |
Operational Coordination |
|
Respond, Recover |
EMI |
This course trains Surge Capacity Force Specialists to expeditiously augment the FEMA disaster workforce as qualified employees, as described in the Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006, Public Law 109–295, Section 624. Selection Criteria: Non-emergency FEMA staff who have been pre-identified to serve as Surge Capacity Force Surge Specialists during periods of extreme disaster activity. |
E0489 |
Management of Spontaneous Volunteers in Disasters |
Residential |
EMI |
7.0 |
Emergency Management, Citizen/Community Volunteer |
Community Resilience, Economic Recovery, Health and Social Services, Operational Coordination, Planning |
|
Respond, Recover |
EMI |
This course introduces the skills and planning considerations required to manage large numbers of people who are not affiliated with an experienced relief organization, but who want to help in disasters. These helpers or “spontaneous volunteers” are generally well motivated and sincerely want to help, but if their efforts and resources are not coordinated effectively, they could be counterproductive, wasteful, and often place a strain on the disaster area. Selection Criteria: Emergency managers and voluntary organizations responsible for the management of spontaneous volunteers |
E0491 |
Direct Housing Management |
Residential |
EMI |
30.0 |
Emergency Management |
Housing, Planning |
|
Recover |
EMI |
This course provides the Individual and Households Program/Direct Housing Assistance and other essential FEMA staff with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage a Direct Housing assistance mission. Selection Criteria: Direct Housing Management Personnel |
E0492 |
Direct Housing Specialist |
Residential |
EMI |
36.0 |
Emergency Management |
Economic Recovery, Housing |
|
Recover |
EMI |
This course will train Individual Assistance (IA) Direct Housing Specialists and Logistics Manufactured Housing Specialists on program planning; direct field operations on private sites, commercial sites, and group sites; contract technical monitoring; coordination of housing unit supply; and direct interaction with housing occupants for recertification and other administrative functions. Selection Criteria: FEMA personnel performing DH Specialist tasks |
PER-267 |
Emergency Medical Operations for CBRNE Incidents |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
CDP |
32.0 |
Emergency Medical Services, Health Care, Public Health |
Public Health, Healthcare, and Emergency Medical Services |
Mass Casualty Care/Medical Readiness |
Respond |
CDP |
Emergency Medical Operations for CBRNE Incidents (EMO) is a four-day course that prepares participants to effectively respond to a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear or explosive (CBRNE) event or mass casualty incident (MCI). Emergency Medical Service (EMS) responders who are trained at the operations level may provide emergency medical care during a CBRNE incident or MCI. During the response phase, EMS responders perform lifesaving procedures in the warm and cold zones. In addition, they must use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) while providing casualty triage, treatment, and transport. |
E0493 |
Direct Housing Support Specialist (HOMES) |
Residential |
EMI |
32.0 |
Emergency Management |
Economic Recovery, Housing |
|
Recover |
EMI |
This course will train Individual Assistance (IA) Direct Housing Support Specialists in their role in supporting Direct Housing missions. The main topics of this course will include ensuring all Temporary Housing Unit transactions are complete and documented in Housing Operations Management Enterprise System (HOMES), maintaining documentation supporting the mission, performing recertifications, and understanding how to fulfill program administration activities. Selection Criteria: FEMA personnel performing DH Support Specialist tasks |
E0496 |
Volunteer and Donations Management for the FEMA Employee |
Residential |
EMI |
28.0 |
Emergency Management |
Community Resilience, Health and Social Services, Operational Coordination |
|
Respond, Recover |
EMI |
This course will provide FEMA employees with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to support volunteer and donations management. Selection Criteria: FEMA employees |
E0537 |
Strategic Problem-Solving for the Workplace |
Residential |
EMI |
18.0 |
Emergency Management |
Operational Coordination |
|
Common |
EMI |
This course guides participants in the use of strategic problem-solving skills that they can apply to various workplace situations that require analysis and/or planning as well as solving workplace disputes at the lowest level and at the earliest opportunity. The benefits of using strategic problem-solving include more efficient use of time and energy, a more satisfied workforce, and a better work environment. Selection Criteria: FEMA employees, either managerial or staff, who must apply strategic problem-solving skills in various workplace situations that require analysis and/or planning as well as solving workplace disputes at the lowest level and at the earliest opportunity |
E0542 |
Basic Mediation Skills |
Residential |
EMI |
36.0 |
Emergency Management |
Operational Coordination |
|
Common |
EMI |
To excel in the workplace and in the world, people must have command of sophisticated conflict management strategies. This course explores the skills of mediation that are applicable to dispute resolution in any workplace. Participants will practice successful problem-solving and collaboration techniques. The teaching methodology will include interactive exercises, demonstrations, lectures, supervised role-plays, and group debriefings. Conflict resolution processes, principles, and theories will be presented. The five different conflict coping styles will be discussed, and participants will identify their own style. All participants will understand how to reduce and transform conflict in the workplace. Selection Criteria: FEMA permanent full-time employees and cadre of on-call response/recovery employees |
E0547 |
Continuity Exercise Design |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
18.0 |
Emergency Management |
Planning |
|
Respond, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course is designed to provide participants with the tools and hands-on experience necessary to develop continuity exercises for their organization. This course begins by explaining the unique aspects of continuity exercise design. The course also provides instruction on how to develop a continuity exercise and allows participants to use what they learn to create continuity exercises in class. Selection Criteria: Participation is open to Federal, state, local, territorial, and tribal government employees responsible for Continuity of Operations Programs, planning, and planning continuity exercises. This also includes information technology (IT) managers, training and exercise managers and planners, security managers, and emergency managers. |
E0548 |
Continuity of Operations Planning Program Manager Train-the-Trainer Course |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
18.0 |
Emergency Management |
Planning |
|
Protect, Respond, Recover |
EMI |
This course is based on the guidance to the Federal Executive Branch departments and agencies for developing Continuity of Operations (COOP) Plans and Programs. This course is designed to acquaint experienced COOP practitioners and instructors with the COOP Program Managers course materials. The course will also refresh experienced instructors on instructional methodology and techniques. Selection Criteria: Participation is open to Federal, state, local, territorial, and tribal government employees responsible for Continuity of Operations. |
E0549 |
Reconstitution Planning Workshop |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
12.0 |
Emergency Management |
Planning |
|
Protect, Recover |
EMI |
This course is based on the guidance to the Federal Executive Branch departments and agencies for developing Continuity of Operations (COOP) Plans and Programs. The purpose of the Reconstitution Planning Workshop is to assist Federal department and agency, state, local, territorial, and tribal jurisdictions with the importance of developing effective and comprehensive reconstitution planning. Selection Criteria: Participation is open to Federal, state, local, territorial, and tribal government employees responsible for COOP and reconstitution planning. |
E0550 |
Continuity of Operations Planning |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
18.0 |
Emergency Management |
Planning |
|
Protect |
EMI |
This course is based on the guidance to the Federal Executive Branch departments and agencies for developing Continuity of Operations (COOP) Plans and Programs. COOP Plans facilitate the performance of essential functions during any situation which may disrupt normal operations. This course provides the skills and knowledge to improve the overall quality and workability of COOP Plans. Selection Criteria: Participation is open to Federal, state, local, territorial, and tribal government employees responsible for managing a COOP Program. |
E0551 |
Devolution Planning Workshop Train-the-Trainer |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
18.0 |
Emergency Management |
Planning |
|
Protect, Respond, Recover |
EMI |
This course is based on the guidance to the Federal Executive Branch departments and agencies for developing Continuity of Operations (COOP) Plans and Programs. This workshop is designed to provide participants with the hands-on experience necessary to develop a department or agency devolution plan as part of their overall COOP Program. Topics include conditions under which devolution would be appropriate, identifying special considerations for devolution planning, and how to develop a devolution plan. Selection Criteria: Participation is open to Federal, state, local, territorial, and tribal government employees responsible for Continuity of Operations programs and planning. |
E0553 |
Resilient Accord Cyber Security Planning Workshop |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
6.0 |
Emergency Management |
Cybersecurity |
|
Protect, Respond, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course is based on the guidance to the Federal Executive Branch departments and agencies for developing Continuity of Operations (COOP) Plans and Programs. The purpose of the Resilient Accord Workshop is to increase Federal department and agency, state, local, territorial, and tribal jurisdictional continuity of operations awareness and discuss how to execute continuity operations resulting from a cyber security event. Selection Criteria: Participation is open to Federal, state, local, territorial, and tribal government employees responsible for managing a Continuity of Operations Program. |
E0554 |
Determined Accord Workshop |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
6.0 |
Emergency Management |
Planning, Public Health, Healthcare, and Emergency Medical Services |
|
Protect, Respond, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course is based on the guidance to the Federal Executive Branch departments and agencies for developing Continuity of Operations (COOP) Plans and Programs. The goal of the Determined Accord tabletop exercise is to assist in increasing a department or agency’s continuity readiness for a pandemic event. It also focuses on mitigating vulnerabilities during a continuity influenza pandemic outbreak and identifying gaps or weaknesses in pandemic planning in the organization of continuity plans, policies, and procedures. Selection Criteria: Participation is open to Federal, state, local, territorial, and tribal government employees responsible for managing a Continuity of Operations Program. |
E0556 |
Guardian Accord Terrorism-Based Planning Workshop |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
6.0 |
Emergency Management |
Threats and Hazard Identification |
|
Protect, Respond, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course is based on the guidance to the Federal Executive Branch departments and agencies for developing Continuity of Operations (COOP) Plans and Programs. The purpose of the Guardian Accord Workshop is to increase Federal department and agencies, state, local, territorial, and tribal jurisdictions’ awareness about the importance of incorporating the specific risks of terrorism into continuity planning. Selection Criteria: Participation is open to Federal, state, local, territorial, and tribal government employees responsible for managing a Continuity of Operations Program. |
E0557 |
Mission Essential Functions Workshop (Continuity Guidance) |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
12.0 |
Emergency Management |
Planning, Risk and Disaster Resilience Assessment |
|
Protect |
EMI |
This course is based on the guidance to the Federal Executive Branch departments and agencies for developing Continuity of Operations (COOP) Plans and Programs. The Mission Essential Functions Workshop is to assist Federal, state, local, territorial, and tribal levels of government continuity personnel to develop essential functions to support continuity of essential operations during and following a significant disruption to normal operations and reconstitution. Selection Criteria: Participation is open to Federal, state, local, territorial, and tribal government employees responsible for managing a COOP Program. |
E0558 |
Introduction to Information Management for Individual Assistance |
Residential |
EMI |
21.0 |
Emergency Management |
Housing, Operational Communications |
|
Respond, Recover |
EMI |
Information management is a critical component of an Individual Assistance (IA) operation, across all IA program areas. The goal of this course is to equip participants with the knowledge and tools to collect, record, disseminate, and manage information to provide the best possible situational awareness on all aspects of the IA program. Effective information management will result in proactive planning and decision-making, which provides the best service to disaster survivors. Selection Criteria: This course is designed for qualified Applicant Services Program Specialists with an open Task Book in one of the following positions: IA Reports Specialist, IA Planning Specialist or IA Liaison Specialist (inclusion of the IA Liaison Specialist is dependent on anticipated revisions to the FEMA Qualification System). IA Information Management Group Supervisors, Managers, Task Force Leaders, and Crew Leaders are encouraged to attend if space is available. |
E0580 |
Emergency Management Framework for Tribal Governments |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
24.0 |
Emergency Management |
Natural and Cultural Resources, Operational Communications, Operational Coordination, Planning, Public Information and Warning, Risk and Disaster Resilience Assessment, Threats and Hazard Identification |
|
Respond, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
This 4-day course will provide tribal representatives with the information and strategies to develop or improve emergency management programs and systems within their tribal community. The course promotes the integration of all aspects of emergency management—from preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation—into the planning process. The course will provide the knowledge and skills needed to improve the overall response to emergencies regardless of hazard, size, or complexity, and improve the sustainability of their tribal community and better protect tribal citizens, lands, culture, and sovereignty. Selection Criteria: The target audience for this course includes, but may not be limited to: - Tribal personnel who are responsible for overseeing the emergency planning and emergency management processes.
- Tribal personnel who may be assigned to a leadership or support position in emergency management or operations.
- Tribal council members, tribal leaders, and others who are responsible for the safety and security of the tribal population.
The course will be limited to federally or state-recognized tribal government representatives. Exceptions are authorized by the Course Manager only. |
E0581 |
Emergency Operations for Tribal Governments |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
24.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Law Enforcement, Public Health |
Operational Communications, Operational Coordination, Planning, Situational Assessment, Threats and Hazard Identification |
|
Respond, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
This 4-day course will provide tribal representatives with the information, skills, and strategies to improve overall emergency operations and make tribal governments more capable and self-sufficient during emergency operations. The course also promotes the integration of emergency operations across all functional lines in order to enhance the tribes’ overall response for all emergencies, regardless of hazard, size, or complexity. Selection Criteria: The target audience for this course includes, but may not be limited to: - Tribal personnel who are responsible for overseeing the emergency planning and emergency management processes.
- Tribal personnel who may be assigned to a leadership or support position in emergency management or operations.
- Tribal council members, tribal leaders, and others who are responsible for the safety and security of the tribal population.
The course will be limited to federally or state-recognized tribal government representatives. Exceptions are authorized by the Course Manager only. |
E0582 |
Mitigation for Tribal Governments |
Residential |
EMI |
24.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Law Enforcement, Public Health |
Planning |
|
Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
This 4-day course will provide tribal representatives with an understanding of mitigation opportunities and techniques, examples of mitigation success stories to reduce future losses from natural or other hazards, and an overview of available FEMA mitigation programs. Primary emphasis is on helping tribal emergency managers and planners recognize a successful planning process, identify planning team members, identify mitigation planning requirements and effective mitigation opportunities to improve the sustainability of their tribal community, and better protect tribal citizens, lands, culture, and sovereignty. Selection Criteria: Tribal representatives involved in emergency management, planning, economic development, and tribal leaders/elected officials. The course will be limited to federally or state-recognized tribal government representatives. Exceptions are authorized by the Course Manager only. |
E0596 |
FEMA Incident Workforce Academy (FIWA) Surge Capacity Force |
Residential |
EMI |
21.0 |
Emergency Management |
Operational Coordination, Logistics and Supply Chain Management |
|
Protect, Respond, Recover |
EMI |
This course provides Surge Capacity Force Volunteers from other Federal agencies the general knowledge needed to work effectively in the FEMA disaster workplace. |
E0610 |
Introduction to Instructional Design Methods |
Residential |
EMI |
24.0 |
Emergency Management, Other |
N/A - Training and Education |
|
Common |
EMI |
This course provides participants an introduction to methods and theories used to develop and evaluate a training program effectively. Key topics include conducting a Performance and Needs Analysis, designing and developing courses, and evaluating a training program. Selection Criteria: The primary audience for this course is composed of individuals assigned to curriculum design and development duties or positions. ACE: Level: Upper Division ACE: Credit Hours: 2 |
E0680 |
Systems Thinking and Research Methods for Executives |
Residential |
EMI |
42.0 |
Emergency Management |
N/A - Training and Education |
|
Common |
EMI |
EMI, partnering with our Nation's best and brightest, will convey cutting edge models and approaches to the core competencies areas of systems thinking for emergency managment, leading complex systems, methodologies to take ideas from inception to innovation, net centric visioning and designing, presenting for impact. The course is highly interactive and includes relevant case studies and realistic simulation exercises for emergency mangment executives. Selection Criteria: Formal acceptance into the Executive Academy is required. |
E0682 |
Executive Emergency Management Leader Core Competencies I |
Residential |
EMI |
42.0 |
Emergency Management |
N/A - Training and Education |
|
Common |
EMI |
This course provides the emergency management leader current research and experiencial activities to refine the competency areas of critical thinking, applying decision making models and theory, continuous learning, emergency managment ethics, conflict management, leadership and collaboration and social intelligence. Participants to further develop critical thinking skills and novel problem-solving techniques when dealing with the complexity and pressures that are associated with emergency management executive-level decision-making, specifically applying these competency areas to the program final project. Selection Criteria: Formal acceptance into the Executive Academy is required. |
E0686 |
Executive Emergency Management Leaders Core Competencies III |
Residential |
EMI |
42.0 |
Emergency Management |
N/A - Training and Education |
|
Common |
EMI |
This course will cover the executive level core competencies of facilitating community risk ownership, civics/governance considerations, political skills and influence skills. Management and leadership behaviors, including policy and strategy-level decisionmaking, are emphasized throughout the week. Final culminating academy projects will be presented during this final course to high-level emergency management and/or homeland security officials. Selection Criteria: Formal acceptance into the Executive Academy is required. |
E0692 |
FEMA Disability Integration Advisor |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
21.0 |
Emergency Management |
Operational Coordination |
|
Common |
EMI |
This course will provide the participant with the skills needed to perform effectively as a trainee Disability Integration Advisor (DISA). Selection Criteria: Participants will be FEMA DIAs. |
E0705 |
Fundamentals of Grants Management |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
24.0 |
Emergency Management |
Long-term Vulnerability Reduction, Operational Coordination |
|
Mitigation |
EMI |
This course is designed for FEMA grantees and sub-grantees. It includes discussion and activities to improve the ability of FEMA grantees to administer Federal grant funding. Selection Criteria: Participants must be FEMA grantees or sub-grantees ONLY. Invitations and course announcements are sent to grantees directly from the Grants Programs Directorate. NOTE: NO STIPEND OR TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT WILL BE PROVIDED FOR THIS COURSE. Students must be grant recipients, and are allowed to use Management and Administrative (M&A) grant funds for training with approval from Program Analyst (Headquarters or Region). |
E0706 |
Disaster Contracting |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
32.0 |
Emergency Management |
Operational Coordination |
|
Respond, Recover |
EMI |
This course is designed as basic training for any FEMA Joint Field Office (JFO) Contract Specialist, most specifically for members of the FEMA Acquisition/Procurement Disaster Workforce Cadre or any personnel with a FEMA Automated Deployment Database (ADD) deployment title of Procurement Unit Leader, Contract Specialist, or Procurement Specialist. Selection Criteria: This course is designed as basic, disaster-focused Acquisitions training for members of the FEMA Acquisitions Cadre (Incident Management) to include personnel with the FQS titles of Contracting Specialist, Purchasing Specialist, Procurement Specialist, or Quality Assurance Specialist or any other FQS position maintained within a cadre other than the Acquisitions Cadre that requires the course as part of that position’s FQS Qualification Sheet training requirements. FEMA personnel who wish to attend that do not meet said requirements may be considered for attendance on an individual, justified basis. Approval to attend this course is made by the Acquisitions Cadre Coordinator or by a designated member the Acquisitions Cadre Management team. The approval signature of one of the aforementioned is required. |
E0717 |
Introductory Alternative Dispute Resolution Advisor Training |
Residential |
EMI |
26.0 |
Emergency Management |
Operational Coordination |
|
Common |
EMI |
This training will provide the knowledge and skills necessary for Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Advisors to perform fully their ADR functions at a high level. The result will be a team of ADR professionals who are able to deploy to disaster sites; heighten awareness of the benefits of ADR; anticipate and prevent problems; provide conflict coaching, mediation, and facilitation services; resolve and reduce the number of complaints and conflicts; and help create an atmosphere of open communication. Selection Criteria: Newly hired FEMA ADR Reservists, Cadre of On-Call Response/Recovery Employees, and Permanent Full-Time members, and incumbent ADR members with limited field experience |
E0727 |
Executive Orders 11988 and 11990: Floodplain Management and Wetlands Protection |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
21.0 |
Emergency Management |
Natural and Cultural Resources, Planning |
|
Mitigation |
EMI |
Executive Orders (EOs) 11988 and 11990 on Floodplain Management and Wetlands Protection require Federal agencies to avoid actions in or adversely affecting floodplains and wetlands unless there is no practicable alternative. EO 11988 establishes an eight-step process that agencies should carry out as part of their decision-making on projects that have the potential to impact floodplains. Selection Criteria: This course is only open to EHP and Non-EHP Cadre members who have approval from the Office of Environmental Planning and Historic Preservation Headquarters and/or FEMA Regional Environmental Officers. |
E0742 |
Voluntary Agency Liaison: Group Supervisor |
Residential |
EMI |
24.0 |
Emergency Management |
Community Resilience, Economic Recovery, Health and Social Services, Mass Care Services, Operational Coordination |
|
Respond, Recover |
EMI |
This course is designed to introduce participants to the Voluntary Agency Liaison (VAL) Group Supervisor role. This course will equip participants with the knowledge, skills, and tools to serve as an Individual Assistance (IA) VAL Supervisor. The goal of this course is to prepare participants to develop and lead a VAL group after catastrophic and lesser disasters. |
PER-272 |
Emergency Responder Hazardous Materials Technician for CBRNE Incidents |
Residential |
CDP |
40.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Public Works, Information Technology, Security and Safety, Search & Rescue, Transportation, Education |
Threats and Hazard Identification |
Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction |
Respond |
CDP |
Emergency Responder Hazardous Materials Technician for CBRNE Incidents (ERHM) is a five-day course that provides training based on Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards for hazardous materials (HAZMAT) training. This 40-hour course provides participants with HAZMAT-specific response knowledge and skills, enabling them to respond safely and effectively to a suspected incident at a hazardous materials technician level. Participants receive hands-on training in donning Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Levels A and B, containing leaks and drum over packing, containing leaks in pressurized containers, and performing technical and mass decontamination. The ERHM course culminates with performance of these offensive-level tasks in an activity in which the participants apply the knowledge and skills learned in a simulated HAZMAT environment. ERHM graduates have the opportunity to take the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (Pro Board) and the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress exam for HAZMAT Technician certification through the Alabama Fire College. |
E0754 |
Planning Section Specialist |
Residential |
EMI |
32.0 |
Emergency Management |
Planning |
|
Prevent, Respond, Recover |
EMI |
This course serves as a training opportunity for FEMA personnel to identify and practice the essential core competencies required when performing the duties of the Planning Specialist (PLSP) in a Joint Field Office (JFO) Planning Section, and is aligned with FEMA Position Task Books and Qualification Sheets. The goal of this course is to provide new and entry-level planners with the foundational tools, skills, and knowledge to support the development of plans and products for each of the Planning Section Units (Documentation, Situation, Resources, and Planning Support). This course lays out required behaviors and activities and provides opportunities to practice and demonstrate skills needed at an incident or event. This course is one of the initial steps towards becoming a certified and qualified PLSL. Selection Criteria: The primary audience for this training is all entry-level planners new to FEMA and/or hired into the PLSP position as Reservists. This includes personnel who may have some on-the-job experience but have not taken this introductory course. |
E0780 |
Basics for FEMA Disaster Safety Officers |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
32.0 |
Emergency Management |
Environmental Response/Health and Safety, On-scene Security, Protection, and Law Enforcement, Public Health, Healthcare, and Emergency Medical Services, Public Health, Healthcare, and Emergency Medical Services |
|
Respond, Recover |
EMI |
This course is mandatory for all new safety professionals within the FEMA Safety Cadre. It meets the Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements for what a Safety Officer must know, what to look for, and how to look for it. Completion of this course is required for credentialing in accordance with the National Safety Cadre. Selection Criteria: Offered to FEMA DSOs by the Safety, Health and Medical Readiness Division. All nominations will be submitted through the National Safety Cadre Manager. |
E0791 |
Interagency Consultation for Endangered Species |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
21.0 |
Emergency Management |
Natural and Cultural Resources |
|
Mitigation |
EMI |
Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) requires all Federal agencies to prevent or modify any project authorized, funded, or carried out by the Agency that is likely to jeopardize the continued existence of any endangered species or threatened species or their habitats. In order to determine if a proposed activity will jeopardize endangered or threatened species, FEMA must consult with either the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service or the National Marine Fisheries Service. Compliance with ESA is a requirement for all FEMA-funded programs and activities. This course provides training on the implementation of ESA Section 7 within the context of FEMA’s programs and trains Environmental and Historic Preservation (EHP) staff on proper consultation procedures and strategies for streamlining compliance with ESA. Selection Criteria: This course is only open to EHP and Non-EHP Cadre members who have approval from the Office of Environmental Planning and Historic Preservation Headquarters and/or FEMA Regional Environmental Officers. |
E0823 |
FEMA Qualification System (FQS) Coach-Evaluator |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
4.0 |
Emergency Management |
N/A - FEMA Employee Training |
|
Common |
EMI |
This 4-hour course is designed to teach fundamental coaching and evaluation skills to FEMA Qualification System (FQS) Coach-Evaluators. The course limits lecture and emphasizes facilitated discussion, demonstration of desired behaviors and strategies, and skill practice with role-playing activities. The course goal is to familiarize participants with the responsibilities of the FQS Coach-Evaluator and to provide skill practice training for individuals who will serve as FQS Coach-Evaluators. Selection Criteria: The audience for this course consists of FEMA personnel, identified by their cadre managers, who will serve as FQS Coach-Evaluators |
E0824 |
Partner Coordination in Disaster Response and Recovery |
Residential |
EMI |
28.0 |
Emergency Management |
N/A - Training and Education |
|
Prevent, Respond, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course provides participants with an understanding of partner coordination in disaster response and recovery, and with the knowledge and tools needed to work more effectively with state, local, tribal, volunteer agency, private sector, FEMA and other Federal agency partners as a unified team to conduct more effective disaster operations. Selection Criteria: The audience for this course includes professionals in the field of emergency management at the state, local, tribal, volunteer agency, private sector, FEMA and other Federal agency partner levels who are assigned responsibilities to participate inresponse and recovery. In order to maximize the benefit of participant discovery learning in the course activities, it is recommended that individual offerings of the course include a mix of these audience professional groups rather than just all participants from one group. For recruitment purposes, the recommended balance of target audience professional group representation in any given delivery of the course is no more than 50% of the participants from any one professional group (state, local, tribal, private sector, FEMA, etc.). |
E0836 |
IA Applicant Services Program Specialist |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
32.0 |
Emergency Management |
Economic Recovery, Housing |
|
Recover |
EMI |
This course will train individuals assigned to the role of Applicant Services Program Specialist (ASPS) in disaster operations to provide face-to-face contact with disaster survivors, providing information about FEMA disaster assistance, and guiding them to other government and private organizations who offer disaster assistance-related services. Selection Criteria: FEMA personnel assigned to learn the basics of Individual Assistance |
PER-273 |
A Coordinated Response to Food Emergencies: Practice and Execution |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
LSU |
16.0 |
Emergency Management, Hazardous Material, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Agriculture |
Access Control and Identity Verification, Community Resilience, Critical Transportation, Cybersecurity, Economic Recovery, Environmental Response/Health and Safety, Forensics and Attribution, Housing, Infrastructure Systems, Intelligence and Information Sharing, Interdiction and Disruption, Long-term Vulnerability Reduction, Natural and Cultural Resources, Operational Coordination, Physical Protective Measures, Planning, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Public Health, Healthcare, and Emergency Medical Services, Public Health, Healthcare, and Emergency Medical Services, Public Information and Warning, Risk and Disaster Resilience Assessment, Risk Management for Protection Programs and Activities, Screening, Search, and Detection, Situational Assessment, Supply Chain Integrity and Security, Threats and Hazard Identification |
Agricultural/Food Incidents |
Protect |
NTED |
This instructor-led course provides responders with training on all-hazards food emergency support operations. For the purpose of this course, food emergencies include natural disasters, human-made disasters, foodborne outbreaks, or food adulterations that impact the food chain and have the potential for mass consequences. The course focuses on the performance and coordination of local, state, and federal agency operations during the response to and recovery from such emergencies. The course covers the four main phases of food emergency response: incident identification and investigation, containment and control, disposal and decontamination, and recovery. The course uses classroom instruction and a collaborative learning exercise to provide participants with the tools and knowledge to effectively respond to a variety of food emergencies. Finally, participants will create a comprehensive action plan specific to their particular agency or jurisdiction which incorporates course content. This action plan will familiarize participants with the critical considerations during food emergency response as it pertains to their specific job duties and responsibilities. |
E0841 |
National Emergency Management Information System-Mitigation Training |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
28.0 |
Emergency Management |
N/A - None |
|
Mitigation |
EMI |
This course provides an overview of the National Emergency Management Information System (NEMIS) and a more in-depth overview of the mitigation training module. Selection Criteria: This course is open to mitigation cadre members and state/tribal personnel who are involved with the development and/or management of the HMGP. |
E0845 |
Introduction to FEMA Disaster Emergency Communications |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
28.0 |
Emergency Management |
Operational Communications |
|
Protect, Respond, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course introduces the participants to the mission, roles, capabilities, and services of FEMA Disaster Emergency Communications (DEC) including coordination across the entire DEC mission space during incident operations, and requesting DEC capabilities and services to satisfy mission requirements. Selection Criteria: Priority to Reservist employees of the FEMA Disaster Emergency Communications Division, Incident Management and Incident Support Unit Leaders and above. Also, FTE DEC staff, Federal interagency Emergency Support Function #2 partners, and state and tribal emergency communications officials may attend. |
E0912 |
IEMC: Preparing the Whole Community for a Complex Coordinated Attack |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
28.0 |
Emergency Management |
Fatality Management Services, Forensics and Attribution, Infrastructure Systems, Intelligence and Information Sharing, Interdiction and Disruption, Mass Care Services, On-scene Security, Protection, and Law Enforcement, Operational Communications, Operational Coordination, Physical Protective Measures, Public Health, Healthcare, and Emergency Medical Services, Public Information and Warning, Situational Assessment |
|
Prevent, Respond, Recover |
EMI |
The E/L0912 Community-Specific IEMCs are written to reflect the current threats and hazards facing the jurisdiction, and the organizations included in the jurisdiction’s emergency plans. Participants are immersed in practical applications which support the preparedness of state and local governments to respond to an attack in the United States, similar to those carried out by well-armed, well-trained, and highly motivated individuals assaulting soft targets in the United States and around the world. The IEMC supports the development of Core Capabilities and achievement of the National Preparedness Goal. Exercises are built to test the jurisdiction’s planned approach to specific hazards and to surface issues for which the IEMC participants may need to re-evaluate and develop corrective action plans. Using current information on evolving terrorist tactics and procedures, an attack scenario is developed for the city and its surrounding jurisdictions’ plans and response capabilities. The scenario is designed to overwhelm the city’s resources and forms the basis for discussions throughout the course. Participants will review existing preparedness, response, and interdiction plans, policies, and procedures related to a complex coordinated attack and identify gaps in plans, operational capabilities, response resources, and authorities; best practices and lessons learned will be shared from a variety of current events around the world. Selection Criteria: By Invitation |
E0930 |
IEMC/Community-Specific |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
32.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Law Enforcement, Public Health |
Critical Transportation, Housing, Infrastructure Systems, Mass Care Services, Operational Communications, Operational Coordination, Planning, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Public Health, Healthcare, and Emergency Medical Services, Public Information and Warning, Situational Assessment |
|
Respond, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
Community-Specific IEMCs place emphasis on a specific jurisdiction’s risks, response capability, Core Capabilities, and short-term recovery issues. They are tailored to fit the jurisdictions and are based on a selected hazard scenario. Course methodologies include classroom instruction, group planning sessions, and exercises that allow for structured decision-making in a learning environment. A key outcome of this IEMC is to provide participants with the awareness and skills to carry out emergency plans, policies, and procedures related to disaster response and assist with making the transition from response activities to short-term recovery. |
E0948 |
Situational Awareness and Common Operating Picture |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
27.0 |
Emergency Management |
Community Resilience, Critical Transportation, Infrastructure Systems, Intelligence and Information Sharing, On-scene Security, Protection, and Law Enforcement, Operational Communications, Operational Coordination, Planning, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Public Information and Warning, Risk and Disaster Resilience Assessment, Situational Assessment, Supply Chain Integrity and Security, Threats and Hazard Identification |
|
Common |
EMI |
Situational Awareness (SA) and Common Operating Picture (COP) support the Communications and Information Management Component of the National Incident Management System. This intermediate-level course on SA and COP is designed to improve the skills, knowledge, and capabilities of individuals and organizations involved in domestic emergency preparedness, response, and recovery. Selection Criteria: Emergency management professionals who deal with SA and COP |
E0949 |
NIMS ICS All-Hazards Communications Unit Leader Train-the-Trainer |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
21.0 |
Emergency Management |
Fire Management and Suppression |
|
Respond, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course is intended for personnel who are qualified and interested in teaching the Communicaitons Unit Leader (COML) course to diverse groups of Federal, tribal, state, and local students. Students who attend the COML train-the-trainer will review the essential core competencies required for performing the duties of the Communications Unit Leader (COML) during an all-hazards incident and will be assigned to teach a portion of the COML course. The COML course is an instructor-led training program that supports learning through discussion, lecture, and active participation in multiple exercises. The course addresses the responsibilities normally assigned to a COML operating under the Incident Command System (ICS) and/or within the context of a local- or state-level All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT). Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS All-Hazards Train-the-Trainer classes should be completed by personnel who have experience serving in Functional, Support, or Unit Leader positions on Type 3 AHIMTs, and who possess the necessary training and desire needed to teach the course. All applicants for COML Train-the-Trainer should be qualified COML's. ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate ACE: Credit Hours: 2 |
E0950 |
NIMS ICS All-Hazards Incident Commander Course |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
35.0 |
Emergency Management |
Fire Management and Suppression |
|
Respond, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course provides local- and state-level emergency responders with a robust understanding of the duties, responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective Incident Commander (IC) on an All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT). These responsibilities fall into two categories: 1) responding to the incident and command needs of the incident, and 2) effectively fulfilling the position responsibilities of an IC on an All-Hazards ICS IMT. Exercises, simulations, discussions, and a final exam enable participants to process and apply their new knowledge. Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS All-Hazards training should be completed by personnel who are regularly assigned to Functional, Support, or Unit Leader positions on Type 3 or 4 AHIMTs, or by those persons who desire to seek credentials/certification in those positions. ACE: Level: Upper Division ACE: Credit Hours: 2 |
E0951 |
NIMS ICS All-Hazards Incident Commander Train-the-Trainer |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
35.0 |
Emergency Management |
Fire Management and Suppression |
|
Respond, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
Prepare the participant to teach the All-Hazards Incident Commander course through the use of lecture, interactive discussion, guided exercises and activities, and practice student teaching. Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS All-Hazards Train-the-Trainer classes should be completed by personnel who have experience serving in Functional, Support, or Unit Leader positions on Type 3 AHIMTs, and who possess the necessary training and desire needed to teach the course. ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate ACE: Credit Hours: 2 |
E0952 |
NIMS ICS All-Hazards Public Information Officer Course |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
35.0 |
Emergency Management |
Intelligence and Information Sharing, Operational Communications, Operational Coordination, Fire Management and Suppression |
|
Respond, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course is designed for a Public Information Officer (PIO) assigned to an incident as a member of an All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT) and local IMTs, as well as for the PIO assigned to an incident as an Assistant PIO in a variety of capacities. This course will help participants develop a strong set of core PIO skills and the ability to apply them within the context of an AHIMT. This course is also distinct from other information function courses in that it combines elements from both the basic and advanced functions to concentrate training on the fundamental duties and responsibilities of the PIO in an all-hazards environment. The course material does not assume or require experience as a PIO, but also is not a basic PIO course. Exercises, simulations, discussions, and a final exam enable participants to process and apply their new knowledge. Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS All-Hazards training should be completed by personnel who are regularly assigned to Functional, Support, or Unit Leader positions on Type 3 or 4 AHIMTs, or by those persons who desire to seek credentials/certification in those positions. ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate ACE: Credit Hours: 2 |
E0953 |
NIMS ICS All-Hazards Public Information Officer Train-the-Trainer |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
35.0 |
Emergency Management |
Public Information and Warning |
|
Respond, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course is designed for a Public Information Officer (PIO) assigned to an incident as a member of an All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT) or local Incident Management Team (IMT), as well as for the PIO assigned to an incident as an Assistant PIO in a variety of capacities. This course will help participants develop a strong set of core PIO skills and the ability to apply them within the context of an AHIMT. This course is also distinct from other information function courses in that it combines elements from both the basic and advanced functions to concentrate training on the fundamental duties and responsibilities of the PIO in an all-hazards environment. The course material does not assume or require experience as a PIO, but also is not a basic PIO course. Exercises, simulations, discussions, and a final exam enable participants to process and apply their new knowledge. Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS All-Hazards Train-the-Trainer classes should be completed by personnel who have experience serving in Functional, Support, or Unit Leader positions on Type 3 AHIMTs, and who possess the necessary training and desire needed to teach the course. ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate ACE: Credit Hours: 2 |
E0954 |
NIMS ICS All-Hazards Safety Officer Course |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
28.0 |
Emergency Management |
Mass Search and Rescue Operations, Operational Coordination, Physical Protective Measures, Planning, Public Health, Healthcare, and Emergency Medical Services, Fire Management and Suppression |
|
Respond, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course provides local- and state-level emergency responders with a robust understanding of the duties, responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective Safety Officer (SOFR) on an All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT). These responsibilities fall into two categories: 1) responding to the incident and the safety needs of the incident, and 2) effectively fulfilling the position responsibilities of an SOFR on an AHIMT. Exercises, simulations, discussions, and a final exam enable participants to process and apply their new knowledge. Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS All-Hazards training should be completed by personnel who are regularly assigned to Functional, Support, or Unit Leader positions on Type 3 or 4 AHIMTs, or by those persons who desire to seek credentials/certification in those positions. ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate ACE: Credit Hours: 2 |
E0955 |
NIMS ICS All-Hazards Safety Officer Train-the-Trainer |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
28.0 |
Emergency Management |
Mass Care Services, Mass Search and Rescue Operations, Operational Coordination, Physical Protective Measures, Situational Assessment, Fire Management and Suppression |
|
Respond, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course provides local- and state-level emergency responders with a robust understanding of the duties, responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective Safety Officer (SOFR) on an All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT). These responsibilities fall into two categories: 1) responding to the incident and the safety needs of the incident, and 2) effectively fulfilling the position responsibilities of an SOFR on an AHIMT. Exercises, simulations, discussions, and a final exam enable participants to process and apply their new knowledge. Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS All-Hazards Train-the-Trainer classes should be completed by personnel who have experience serving in Functional, Support, or Unit Leader positions on Type 3 AHIMTs, and who possess the necessary training and desire needed to teach the course. ACE: Level: Lower Divsion/Associate ACE: Credit Hours: 2 |
E0956 |
NIMS ICS All-Hazards Liaison Officer Course |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
14.0 |
Emergency Management |
Intelligence and Information Sharing, Mass Search and Rescue Operations, On-scene Security, Protection, and Law Enforcement, Operational Coordination, Planning, Situational Assessment, Fire Management and Suppression |
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Respond, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course provides local- and state-level emergency responders with a robust understanding of the duties, responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective Liaison Officer on an All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT). Exercises, simulations, discussions, and a final exam enable participants to process and apply their new knowledge. Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS All-Hazards training should be completed by personnel who are regularly assigned to Functional, Support, or Unit Leader positions on Type 3 or 4 AHIMTs, or by those persons who desire to seek credentials/certification in those positions. ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate ACE: Credit Hours: 1 |
E0957 |
NIMS ICS All-Hazards Liaison Officer Train-the-Trainer |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
14.0 |
Emergency Management |
Operational Coordination |
|
Respond, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course provides local- and state-level emergency responders with a robust understanding of the duties, responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective Liaison Officer on an All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT). Exercises, simulations, discussions, and a final exam enable participants to process and apply their new knowledge. Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS All-Hazards Train-the-Trainer classes should be completed by personnel who have experience serving in Functional, Support, or Unit Leader positions on Type 3 AHIMTs, and who possess the necessary training and desire needed to teach the course. ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate ACE: Credit Hours: 1 |
E0958 |
NIMS ICS All-Hazards Operations Section Chief Course |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
28.0 |
Emergency Management |
Mass Search and Rescue Operations, Operational Coordination, Fire Management and Suppression |
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Respond, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course provides local- and state-level emergency responders with a robust understanding of the duties, responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective Operations Section Chief (OSC) on an All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT). These responsibilities fall into two categories: 1) responding to the incident and the command needs of the incident, and 2) effectively fulfilling the position responsibilities of an OSC on an AHIMT. Exercises, simulations, discussions, and a final exam enable participants to process and apply their new knowledge. Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS All-Hazards training should be completed by personnel who are regularly assigned to Functional, Support, or Unit Leader positions on Type 3 or 4 AHIMTs, or by those persons who desire to seek credentials/certification in those positions. ACE:Level: Lower Division/Associate ACE: Credit Hours: 2 |
E0959 |
NIMS ICS All-Hazards Operations Section Chief Train-the-Trainer |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
28.0 |
Emergency Management |
Operational Coordination, Risk and Disaster Resilience Assessment, Risk Management for Protection Programs and Activities, Screening, Search, and Detection, Situational Assessment, Fire Management and Suppression |
|
Respond, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course provides local- and state-level emergency responders with a robust understanding of the duties, responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective Operations Section Chief (OSC) on an All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT). These responsibilities fall into two categories: 1) responding to the incident and the command needs of the incident, and 2) effectively fulfilling the position responsibilities of an OSC on an AHIMT. Exercises, simulations, discussions, and a final exam enable participants to process and apply their new knowledge. Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS All-Hazards Train-the-Trainer classes should be completed by personnel who have experience serving in Functional, Support, or Unit Leader positions on Type 3 AHIMTs, and who possess the necessary training and desire needed to teach the course. ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate ACE: Credit Hours: 2 |
E0960 |
NIMS ICS All-Hazards Division/Group Supervisor Course |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
21.0 |
Emergency Management |
Mass Care Services, Mass Search and Rescue Operations, Operational Coordination, Fire Management and Suppression |
|
Respond, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
The course will provide local- and state-level emergency responders with a robust understanding of the duties, responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective Division/Group Supervisor on an All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT). The course walks participants through general information, including an overview of the Operations Section and information on incident mobilization, initial situational awareness, and unit management. It also provides detailed instruction on responding to the incident and the command needs of the incident, and emphasizes the importance of risk management and safety considerations. Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS All-Hazards training should be completed by personnel who are regularly assigned to Functional, Support, or Unit Leader positions on Type 3 or 4 AHIMTs, or by those persons who desire to seek credentials/certification in those positions. ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate ACE: Credit Hours: 2 |
E0962 |
NIMS ICS All-Hazards Planning Section Chief Course |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
28.0 |
Emergency Management |
Mass Search and Rescue Operations, Planning, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Fire Management and Suppression |
|
Respond, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course provides local- and state-level emergency responders with a robust understanding of the duties, responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective Planning Section Chief on an All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT). These responsibilities fall into two categories: 1) managing the planning cycle, and 2) tracking resources and incident status. Exercises, simulations, discussions, and a final exam enable participants to process and apply their new knowledge. Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS All-Hazards training should be completed by personnel who are regularly assigned to Functional, Support, or Unit Leader positions on Type 3 or 4 AHIMTs, or by those persons who desire to seek credentials/certification in those positions. ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate ACE: Credit Hours: 2 |
E0963 |
NIMS ICS All-Hazards Planning Section Chief Train-the-Trainer |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
28.0 |
Emergency Management |
Intelligence and Information Sharing, Mass Search and Rescue Operations, Operational Coordination, Planning, Risk and Disaster Resilience Assessment, Fire Management and Suppression |
|
Respond, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course provides local- and state-level emergency responders with a robust understanding of the duties, responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective Planning Section Chief (PSC) on an All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT). These responsibilities fall into two categories: 1) managing the planning cycle and 2) tracking resources and incident status. Exercises, simulations, discussions, and a final exam enable participants to process and apply their new knowledge. Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS All-Hazards Train-the-Trainer classes should be completed by personnel who have experience serving in Functional, Support, or Unit Leader positions on Type 3 AHIMTs, and who possess the necessary training and desire needed to teach the course. ACE:Level: Lower Division/Associate ACE: Credit Hours: 2 |
E0964 |
NIMS ICS All-Hazards Situation Unit Leader Course |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
35.0 |
Emergency Management |
Mass Search and Rescue Operations, Operational Coordination, Planning, Supply Chain Integrity and Security, Fire Management and Suppression |
|
Respond, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course helps participants establish the essential core competencies required for performing the duties of the Situation Unit Leader (SITL) in an all-hazards incident. This course addresses all responsibilities appropriate to an SITL operating in a local- or state-level All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT). These responsibilities include processing information and intelligence and developing displays. The course is an instructor-led training that supports learning through discussion, lecture, and active participation in multiple exercises. By requiring participants to bring an SITL Kit to the instruction, the course provides a realistic, hands-on approach to mastering the skills of an SITL. Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS All-Hazards training should be completed by personnel who are regularly assigned to Functional, Support, or Unit Leader positions on Type 3 or 4 AHIMTs, or by those persons who desire to seek credentials/certification in those positions. ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate ACE: Credit Hours: 2 |
E0965 |
NIMS ICS All-Hazards Resource Unit Leader Course |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
28.0 |
Emergency Management |
Housing, Infrastructure Systems, Mass Care Services, Mass Search and Rescue Operations, Operational Coordination, Physical Protective Measures, Planning, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Public Health, Healthcare, and Emergency Medical Services, Situational Assessment, Supply Chain Integrity and Security, Fire Management and Suppression |
|
Respond, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course provides an overview of Unit Leader responsibilities, the Planning Section, and the planning process to contextualize the Resources Unit for participants unfamiliar with the planning process or the Incident Command System. It then explores specific Resources Unit Leader functions and responsibilities including resource tracking systems, operational planning, and resource products/outputs. The Status/Check-in and Demobilization functions are covered to provide participants with the knowledge to perform those duties if necessary. Exercises/simulations, discussions, and a final exam enable participants to process and apply their new knowledge.Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS All-Hazards training should be completed by personnel who are regularly assigned to Functional, Support, or Unit Leader positions on Type 3 or 4 All-Hazards Incident Management Teams, or by those persons who desire to seek credentials/certification in those positions. ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate ACE: Credit Hours: 2 |
E0967 |
NIMS ICS All-Hazards Logistics Section Chief Course |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
35.0 |
Emergency Management |
Mass Search and Rescue Operations, Operational Coordination, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Public Health, Healthcare, and Emergency Medical Services, Situational Assessment, Supply Chain Integrity and Security, Fire Management and Suppression |
|
Respond, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course provides local- and state-level emergency responders with a robust understanding of the duties, responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective Logistics Section Chief on an All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT). These responsibilities fall into two categories: responding to the incident and effectively fulfilling the position responsibilities of a Logistics Section Chief on an AHIMT. Exercises, simulations, discussions, and a final exam enable participants to process and apply their new knowledge. Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS All-Hazards training should be completed by personnel who are regularly assigned to Functional, Support, or Unit Leader positions on Type 3 or 4 AHIMTs, or by those persons who desire to seek credentials/certification in those positions. ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate ACE: Credit Hours: 2 |
E0968 |
NIMS ICS All-Hazards Logistics Section Chief Train-the-Trainer |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
35.0 |
Emergency Management |
Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Integrity and Security, Fire Management and Suppression |
|
Respond, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course provides local- and state-level emergency responders with a robust understanding of the duties, responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective Logistics Section Chief (LSC) on an All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT). These responsibilities fall into two categories: 1) responding to the incident; and 2) effectively fulfilling the position responsibilities of an LSC on an AHIMT. Exercises, simulations, discussions, and a final exam enable participants to process and apply their new knowledge. Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS All-Hazards Train-the-Trainer classes should be completed by personnel who have experience serving in Functional, Support, or Unit Leader positions on Type 3 AHIMTs, and who possess the necessary training and desire needed to teach the course. ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate ACE: Credit Hours: 2 |
E0969 |
NIMS ICS All-Hazards Communications Unit Leader |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
21.0 |
Emergency Management |
Interdiction and Disruption, Operational Communications, Operational Coordination, Public Information and Warning, Fire Management and Suppression |
|
Respond, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course helps participants establish the essential core competencies required for performing the duties of the Communications Unit Leader (COML) in an all-hazards incident. This course addresses all responsibilities appropriate to a COML operating in a local- or state-level All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT). These responsibilities include the collection, processing, and dissemination as needed to facilitate Operations of Command, General Staff, and Unit Leaders within the confines of a Type 3 AHIMT. The course is an instructor-led training that supports learning through discussion, lecture, and active participation in multiple exercises. Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS All-Hazards training should be completed by personnel who are regularly assigned to Functional, Support, or Unit Leader positions on Type 3 or 4 AHIMTs, or by those persons who desire to seek credentials/certification in those positions. ACE:Level: Lower Division/Associate ACE: Credit Hours: 2 |
E0970 |
NIMS ICS All-Hazards Supply Unit Leader Course |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
28.0 |
Emergency Management |
Mass Care Services, Operational Coordination, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Integrity and Security, Fire Management and Suppression |
|
Respond, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course helps participants establish the essential core competencies required for performing the duties of the Supply Unit Leader (SPUL) in an all-hazards incident. By requiring participants to bring jurisdiction-specific information to the instruction, the course provides a realistic, hands-on approach to mastering the skills of an SPUL organized by the fundamental steps of the ordering process. Participants identify information required for ordering, as well as complete required forms and documentation related to ordering, and anticipate ordering and supply needs for the incident. In addition to the ordering process, the course discusses mobilization, setting up and managing the Supply Unit, and demobilization. Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS All-Hazards training should be completed by personnel who are regularly assigned to Functional, Support, or Unit Leader positions on Type 3 or 4 All-Hazards Incident Management Teams, or by those persons who desire to seek credentials/certification in those positions. ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate ACE: Credit Hours: 2 |
E0971 |
NIMS ICS All-Hazards Facilities Unit Leader Course |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
35.0 |
Emergency Management |
Community Resilience, Housing, Infrastructure Systems, Mass Care Services, Operational Coordination, Physical Protective Measures, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Public Health, Healthcare, and Emergency Medical Services, Supply Chain Integrity and Security, Fire Management and Suppression |
|
Respond, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
The course will help participants establish the essential core competencies required for performing the duties of the Facilities Unit Leader (FACL) in an all-hazards incident. The course walks participants through general information, including an overview of the Logistics Section and information on incident mobilization, initial situational awareness, and unit management. It also provides detailed instruction in setting up and maintaining incident facilities, including facilities infrastructure, services, layout, and security. Each unit contains a discussion-based exercise and there is a capstone tabletop exercise at the end of the course to give participants hands-on practice functioning as an FACL. Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS All-Hazards training should be completed by personnel who are regularly assigned to Functional, Support, or Unit Leader positions on Type 3 or 4 AHIMTs, or by those persons who desire to seek credentials/certification in those positions. ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate ACE: Credit Hours: 2 |
E0973 |
NIMS ICS All-Hazards Finance/Administration Section Chief Course |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
21.0 |
Emergency Management |
Planning, Fire Management and Suppression |
|
Respond, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course provides local- and state-level emergency responders with a robust understanding of the duties, responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective Finance/Administration Section Chief on an All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT). These responsibilities include managing the Finance/Administration Section personnel and managing the finances and administrative responsibilities during an incident. Exercises, simulations, discussions, and a final exam enable participants to process and apply their new knowledge. Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS All-Hazards training should be completed by personnel who are regularly assigned to Functional, Support, or Unit Leader positions on Type 3 or 4 AHIMTs, or by those persons who desire to seek credentials/certification in those positions. ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate ACE: Credit Hours: 1 |
E0974 |
NIMS ICS All-Hazards Finance/Administration Train-the-Trainer |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
21.0 |
Emergency Management |
Fire Management and Suppression |
|
Respond, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course provides local- and state-level emergency responders with a robust understanding of the duties, responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective Finance/Administration Section Chief on an All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT). These responsibilities fall into two categories: 1) managing the Finance/Administration Section personnel and 2) managing the finances and administrative responsibilities during an incident. Exercises, simulations, discussions, and a final exam enable participants to process and apply their new knowledge. Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS All-Hazards Train-the-Trainer classes should be completed by personnel who have experience serving in Functional, Support, or Unit Leader positions on Type 3 AHIMTs, and who possess the necessary training and desire needed to teach the course. ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate ACE: Credit Hours: 2 |
E0975 |
NIMS ICS All-Hazards Finance/Administration Unit Leader Course |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
21.0 |
Emergency Management |
Infrastructure Systems, Planning, Public Health, Healthcare, and Emergency Medical Services, Situational Assessment, Fire Management and Suppression |
|
Respond, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
The Finance/Administration Unit Leader (FAUL) course will help participants establish the essential core competencies required for performing the duties of the Finance/Administration Unit Leader in an all-hazards incident. The course is designed to enable participants to perform as any of the four FAULs (Time Unit Leader, Procurement Unit Leader, Compensation and Claims Unit Leader, Cost Unit Leader). Participants will learn information that is applicable across all four positions, such as unit setup and management, information gathering, and interactions. Complex experiential exercises and discussions will afford participants the opportunity to act as each unit leader while connecting all information learned back to real-world application. Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS All-Hazards training should be completed by personnel who are regularly assigned to Functional, Support, or Unit Leader positions on Type 3 or 4 All-Hazards Incident Management Teams, or by those persons who desire to seek credentials/certification in those positions. ACE: Level: Lower Division/Assoicate ACE: Credit Hours: 2 |
E0978 |
NIMS ICS All-Hazards Situation Unit Leader Train-the-Trainer |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
35.0 |
Emergency Management |
Mass Search and Rescue Operations, Operational Coordination, Planning, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Screening, Search, and Detection, Situational Assessment, Fire Management and Suppression |
|
Respond, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course helps attendees establish the essential core competencies required for performing the duties of the Situation Unit Leader (SITL) during an all-hazards incident. This course addresses all responsibilities appropriate to an SITL operating in a local- or state-level All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT). These responsibilities include processing information and intelligence, and developing displays. The course is an instructor-led training that supports learning through discussion, lecture, and active participation in multiple exercises. By requiring attendees to bring a Situation Unit Leader Kit to the instruction, the course provides a realistic, hands-on approach to mastering the skills of an SITL. Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS All-Hazards Train-the-Trainer classes should be completed by personnel who have experience serving in Functional, Support, or Unit Leader positions on Type 3 AHIMTs, and who possess the necessary training and desire needed to teach the course. ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate ACE: Credit Hours: 2 |
E0979 |
Security Orientation |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
34.0 |
Emergency Management |
Access Control and Identity Verification, Cybersecurity, Intelligence and Information Sharing, Interdiction and Disruption, On-scene Security, Protection, and Law Enforcement, Screening, Search, and Detection, Screening, Search, and Detection |
|
Common |
EMI |
This is an introductory course designed to acclimate newly hired FEMA Security Specialists to the responsibilities of their position within a Joint Field Office. Topics include workplace violence, identity theft, video surveillance systems, security operations, security assessments, reports and plans, physical and personnel security, and an overview on the security identification badging and electronic fingerprinting systems. Selection Criteria: Newly hired FEMA Security Specialists. All nominations will be submitted through the National Security Cadre Manager. |
E0980 |
Security Recertification Training |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
34.0 |
Emergency Management |
Access Control and Identity Verification, Cybersecurity, Interdiction and Disruption, On-scene Security, Protection, and Law Enforcement, Screening, Search, and Detection, Screening, Search, and Detection |
|
Common |
EMI |
This is a high-level course designed specifically for FEMA Security Managers who will be trained on a yearly basis on updated policies and procedures regarding Badging, Fingerprinting, Credentialing, Automated External Defibrillation/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/First Aid/Blood Borne Pathogen, Agency Technical Representation, and any other certifications for which they are currently responsible. Selection Criteria: Security Managers who belong to the FEMA Security Cadre. All nominations will be submitted through the National Security Cadre Manager. |
E0981 |
Advanced Disaster Safety Officer |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
32.0 |
Emergency Management |
Environmental Response/Health and Safety, Situational Assessment, Situational Assessment |
|
Common |
EMI |
This course is mandatory for all safety professionals within the FEMA Safety Cadre. This course meets the Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements for what a Safety Officer must know, what to look for, and how to look for it. Completion of this course is required for credentialing in accordance with the National Safety Cadre. Selection Criteria: Offered to FEMA Disaster Safety Officers by Safety, Health and Medical Readiness Division. All nominations will be submitted through the National Safety Cadre Manager. |
E0983 |
Pre-Deployment Employee Disaster Safety and Health Awareness |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
4.0 |
Emergency Management |
N/A - Training and Education |
|
Respond, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course is offered to Federal employees who may be called upon to support FEMA field operations at Presidentially declared disasters. Affected FEMA employees should receive this training as needed prior to deployment. Selection Criteria: Personnel assigned to Safety Cadre |
E0984 |
NIMS ICS All-Hazards Task Force/Strike Team Leader |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
21.0 |
Emergency Management |
Mass Care Services, Mass Search and Rescue Operations, On-scene Security, Protection, and Law Enforcement, Operational Coordination, Planning, Public Health, Healthcare, and Emergency Medical Services, Screening, Search, and Detection, Situational Assessment, Fire Management and Suppression |
|
Respond, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
The course will provide local- and state-level emergency responders with a robust understanding of the duties, responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective Task Force/Strike Team Leader on an All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT). The course walks participants through general information, including an overview of the Operations Section and information on incident mobilization, initial situational awareness, and unit management. It also provides detailed instruction on responding to the incident and the command needs of the incident, as well as emphasizing the importance of risk management and safety considerations. Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS All-Hazards training should be completed by personnel who are regularly assigned to Functional, Support, or Unit Leader positions on Type 3 or 4 AHIMTs, or by those persons who desire to seek credentials/certification in those positions. ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate ACE: Credit Hours: 1 |
E0986 |
NIMS ICS All-Hazards Air Support Group Supervisor |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
21.0 |
Emergency Management |
Intelligence and Information Sharing, Mass Search and Rescue Operations, Operational Communications, Operational Coordination, Planning, Public Information and Warning, Screening, Search, and Detection, Situational Assessment, Fire Management and Suppression |
|
Respond, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
The Air Support Group Supervisor (ASGS) course is intended to provide local- and state-level emergency responders with an overview of key duties and responsibilities of an ASGS in a Type 3 All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT). Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS All-Hazards training should be completed by personnel who are regularly assigned to Functional, Support, or Unit Leader positions on Type 3 or 4 AHIMTs, or by those persons who desire to seek credentials/certification in those positions. |
E0987 |
NIMS ICS All-Hazards Introduction to Air Operations |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
14.0 |
Emergency Management |
Mass Search and Rescue Operations, Operational Coordination, Planning, Public Information and Warning, Screening, Search, and Detection, Situational Assessment, Fire Management and Suppression |
|
Protect, Respond, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course is intended to familiarize participants with the basic concepts of air operations as associated with deployment through the Air Operations Branch of an Incident Management Team (IMT) and/or through the NIMS/ICS system. Selection Criteria: This course is intended for personnel who are members of All-Hazards Incident Management Teams, or those who are seeking credentials/certification in those positions. ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate ACE: Credit Hours: 1 |
G0191 |
Emergency Operations Center/Incident Command System Interface |
Indirect |
EMI |
8.0 |
Emergency Management |
Operational Coordination |
|
Protect, Respond, Recover |
EMI |
The course provides an opportunity for emergency management and response personnel to begin developing an Incident Command System (ICS)/Emergency Operations Center (EOC) interface for their communities. The course reviews ICS and EOC characteristics, responsibilities and functions and depends heavily on activities and group discussions to formulate an interface. Selection Criteria: Participants should be teams made up of a community’s ICS and EOC personnel. |
G0194 |
Advanced Floodplain Management Concepts I |
Indirect |
EMI |
32.0 |
Emergency Management |
Community Resilience, Economic Recovery, Long-term Vulnerability Reduction, Natural and Cultural Resources, Public Information and Warning, Threats and Hazard Identification |
|
Prevent, Protect, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
This advanced floodplain management course is a dynamic and interactive instruction that covers the following four topics in detail:- National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Floodplain Rules and Regulations in Depth (1 day)
- Letter of Map Change (LOMC)–Procedures for Applying and Floodplain Management Implications (1 day)
- Roles and Responsibilities of the Local Floodplain Manager (1 day)
- Preparing for Post-Disaster Responsibilities (1 day)
Each topic is designed to be discussed and reviewed in greater detail than the basic course. Developed and real-life scenarios will be examined and exercises will be conducted in each section to make sure participants not only understand the rules and regulations but also why they are in place and how to apply them in the particular topic areas. This course is exercise rich and participants can expect to be engaged throughout the course. Selection Criteria: State and local floodplain management staff |
G0194.1 |
Local Floodplain Manager Roles and Responsibilities |
Indirect |
EMI |
8.0 |
Emergency Management |
Community Resilience, Economic Recovery, Long-term Vulnerability Reduction, Natural and Cultural Resources, Risk and Disaster Resilience Assessment, Threats and Hazard Identification |
|
Prevent, Protect, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course is designed to familiarize participants with various aspects of the floodplain manager’s job. Four key roles will be examined and discussed: Regulator, Coordinator, Educator, and Planner. These roles impact the floodplain manager’s job and have broad-reaching impacts in the community. Selection Criteria: This course is designed for floodplain managers with at least 2 years of floodplain management experience or who have the Certified Floodplain Manager credential. |
G0194.2 |
National Flood Insurance Program Rules and Regulations in Depth |
Indirect |
EMI |
8.0 |
Emergency Management |
Community Resilience, Economic Recovery, Long-term Vulnerability Reduction, Threats and Hazard Identification |
|
Prevent, Protect, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course is designed to review Section 60.3 of Title 44 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and other rules and regulations that impact floodplain management. Participants will be led through discussions and interactive exercises that explore the details of the interpretations of the various regulations. Topics covered include: floodway and encroachment requirements; new residential building requirements; development in approximate A Zones; accessory and agricultural buildings; anchoring fuel storage tanks; regulating recreational vehicles; environmental and historical regulations; and typical compliance problems. Selection Criteria: This course is designed for floodplain managers with at least 2 years of floodplain management experience or who have the Certified Floodplain Manager credential. |
G0194.3 |
Letters of Map Change |
Indirect |
EMI |
8.0 |
Emergency Management |
Community Resilience, Long-term Vulnerability Reduction, Natural and Cultural Resources, Threats and Hazard Identification |
|
Mitigation |
EMI |
This course is designed to familiarize participants with the Letter of Map Change (LOMC) process and forms and actions necessary to get LOMC reviewed and approved or denied. Letters of Map Amendment, Letters of Map Amendment based on Fill, Letters of Map Revision, Conditional Letters of Map Revision, and other topics will be discussed and reviewed. Interactive exercises and in-depth discussions will aid participants in learning this information. Selection Criteria: This course is designed for floodplain managers with at least 2 years of floodplain management experience or who have the Certified Floodplain Manager credential. |
G0194.4 |
Preparing for Post-Disaster Responsibilities |
Indirect |
EMI |
8.0 |
Emergency Management |
Community Resilience, Long-term Vulnerability Reduction, Planning, Public Information and Warning, Risk and Disaster Resilience Assessment, Threats and Hazard Identification |
|
Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course is designed to familiarize participants with the issues surrounding getting teams started for work in the post-disaster environment. Topics include: Identifying partners and resources; creating post-disaster standard operating procedures (SOPs); introduction to post-disaster SOPs; introduction to post-disaster operations; initial sweeps and public information; detailed substantial damage inspections; substantial damage declarations and posting; permitting documentation; and compliance and funding sources. Selection Criteria: This course has in-depth discussion of the topics and exercises to help floodplain managers prepare for post-disaster activities and is designed for floodplain managers with at least 2 years of floodplain management experience or who have the Certified Floodplain Manager credential. |
G0251 |
WEM Amateur Radio Resources |
Indirect |
EMI |
4.0 |
Emergency Management, Public Safety Communications |
Operational Communications |
|
Respond, Mitigation |
EMI |
This 3- to 4-hour course will provide state and local elected officials, emergency managers, and other public officials with an understanding of how these volunteer communication groups can help in supplementing telecommunication and warning systems. Selection Criteria: State and local elected officials, emergency managers, and other public officials; amateur radio operators. |
G0272 |
Warning Coordination |
Indirect |
EMI |
12.0 |
Emergency Management |
Operational Coordination |
|
Respond, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course is the latest in the hazardous weather series of courses produced in partnership with the National Weather Service (NWS). Every year, the United States experiences more severe weather than any other country in the world. In order to reduce deaths, injuries, and property losses, emergency managers must work closely with the NWS and the news media to provide effective warnings that can be received and understood by people at risk. This course is intended to help facilitate that process. Course topics include: The Social Dimensions of Warning Response; Developing Effective Warning Messages; Developing an Effective Community Warning Process; and Working with the News Media to Create a Weather Warning Partnership. In addition to lecture and discussion, the course includes case studies, exercises, and an opportunity for interaction with representatives of the local news media. Selection Criteria: Intended for local emergency managers |
G0277 |
Residential Coastal Construction |
Indirect |
EMI |
14.0 |
Emergency Management, Governmental Administrative, Public Works |
Long-term Vulnerability Reduction |
|
Mitigation |
EMI |
This course is designed to train participants to effectively use FEMA P-55, Coastal Construction Manual (Fourth Edition). The course and publication provide a comprehensive approach to planning, siting, designing, constructing, and maintaining homes in the coastal environment. The course contains in-depth descriptions of design, construction, and maintenance practices that, when followed, will increase the durability of residential buildings in the harsh coastal environment and reduce economic losses associated with coastal natural disasters. Selection Criteria: The primary audience for this course is engineers and architects. Floodplain managers and building code officials are also encouraged to attend. Hazard mitigation, planning, zoning, public works, and other building officials with building science knowledge and also those from the private sector, such as engineering firms, may also apply. |
G0279 |
Retrofitting Flood-Prone Residential Buildings |
Indirect |
EMI |
14.0 |
Emergency Management, Governmental Administrative, Public Works |
Housing |
|
Mitigation |
EMI |
This course provides engineering and economic guidance to architects, engineers, and local code enforcement officials in retrofitting existing 1- to 4-family residential structures situated in flood-prone areas. The retrofitting measures presented are creative, practical, compliant with applicable floodplain regulations, and satisfactory to most homeowners. Selection Criteria: The primary audience for this course is engineers and architects. Floodplain managers and building code officials are also encouraged to attend. Hazard mitigation, planning, zoning, public works, and other building officials with building science knowledge and also those from the private sector, such as engineering firms, may also apply. |
G0282 |
Advanced Floodplain Management Concepts II |
Indirect |
EMI |
32.0 |
Emergency Management, Governmental Administrative, Public Works |
Community Resilience, Long-term Vulnerability Reduction, Planning, Threats and Hazard Identification |
|
Prevent, Protect, Mitigation |
EMI |
This advanced floodplain management course is a dynamic and interactive instruction that covers the following four topics in detail:- Placement of Manufactured Homes and Recreational Vehicles in the Floodplain (1 day)
- NFIP Flood Insurance Principles for the Floodplain Manager (FPM) (1 day)
- Higher Standards in Floodplain Management (1 day)
- Hydrology and Hydraulics for the FPM (1 day)
Each topic is designed to be discussed and reviewed in greater detail than the basic course. Developed and real-life scenarios will be examined and exercises will be conducted in each section to make sure participants not only understand the rules and regulations but also why they are in place and how to apply them in the particular topic areas. This course is exercise rich and participants can expect to be engaged throughout the course. Selection Criteria: This course is designed for floodplain managers with at least 2 years of floodplain management experience or who have the Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) credential. |
G0282.1 |
Higher Standards in Floodplain Management |
Indirect |
EMI |
8.0 |
Emergency Management, Governmental Administrative, Public Works |
Community Resilience, Long-term Vulnerability Reduction, Planning, Threats and Hazard Identification |
|
Prevent, Protect, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course is designed to familiarize participants with the concept of higher standards and implementation of higher standards specifically related to freeboard, critical facilities, detailed base flood elevation determinations in approximate A zone areas, subdivision requirements, prohibition of fill, and enclosure limitations. The No-Adverse Impact concept is examined. Interactive exercises and in-depth discussions will aid participants in learning this information. Selection Criteria: This course is designed for floodplain managers with at least 2 years of floodplain management experience or who have the Certified Floodplain Manager credential. |
G0282.2 |
Manufactured Homes and the National Flood Insurance Program |
Indirect |
EMI |
8.0 |
Emergency Management, Governmental Administrative, Public Works |
Community Resilience, Long-term Vulnerability Reduction, Planning, Threats and Hazard Identification |
|
Prevent, Protect, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course is designed to familiarize participants with the requirements for manufactured homes and recreational vehicles under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The 2008 changes in the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) rules related to manufactured home installation and inspection are discussed in detail. The analysis of the site review process, foundation design, installation concerns, and enforcement of NFIP regulations and HUD regulations, and consideration of recreational vehicles in the floodplain are also discussed. Interactive exercises and in-depth discussions will aid participants in learning this information. Selection Criteria: This course is designed for floodplain managers with at least 2 years of floodplain management experience or who have the Certified Floodplain Manager credential. |
G0282.3 |
National Flood Insurance Program Flood Insurance Principles |
Indirect |
EMI |
8.0 |
Emergency Management, Governmental Administrative, Public Works |
Community Resilience, Long-term Vulnerability Reduction, Planning, Threats and Hazard Identification |
|
Prevent, Protect, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course is designed to familiarize participants with the flood insurance aspects of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The basics of flood insurance backed by the NFIP, including NFIP coverage, rating, NFIP policy information, rate and rule changes, and opportunities for flood insurance outreach, will be discussed and reviewed. Interactive exercises and in-depth discussions will aid participants in learning this information. Selection Criteria: This course is designed for floodplain managers with at least 2 years of floodplain management experience or who have the Certified Floodplain Manager credential. |
G0282.4 |
Hydrology and Hydraulics Concepts |
Indirect |
EMI |
8.0 |
Emergency Management, Governmental Administrative, Public Works |
Community Resilience, Long-term Vulnerability Reduction, Planning, Threats and Hazard Identification |
|
Prevent, Protect, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course is designed to familiarize participants with the hydrology and hydraulics aspects of the Flood Insurance Studies (FISs) prepared under the National Flood Insurance Program. The basics of both hydrology and hydraulics (H&H) are discussed as well as the fundamentals of the FIS and Flood Insurance Rate Map. The flood profiles, regulatory floodways, special considerations in the mapping process, and FIS interpretation are also discussed. Interactive exercises and in-depth discussions will aid participants in learning this information. Selection Criteria: This course is designed for floodplain managers with at least 2 years of floodplain management experience or who have the Certified Floodplain Manager credential. |
G0284 |
Advanced Floodplain Management Concepts III |
Indirect |
EMI |
32.0 |
Emergency Management, Governmental Administrative, Public Works |
Community Resilience, Long-term Vulnerability Reduction, Planning, Threats and Hazard Identification |
|
Mitigation |
EMI |
This advanced floodplain management course is a dynamic and interactive instruction that covers the following five topics in detail:- Floodway Standards (1 day)
- Disconnects Between NFIP Regulations and Insurance (1 day)
- Common Noncompliance Issues (½ day)
- Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps (DFIRMs) (½ day)
- Substantial Improvement/Substantial Damage (1 day)
Each topic is designed to be discussed and reviewed in greater detail than the basic course. Developed and real-life scenarios will be examined and exercises will be conducted in each section to make sure participants not only understand the rules and regulations but also why they are in place and how to apply them in the particular topic areas. This course is exercise rich and participants can expect to be engaged throughout the course. Selection Criteria: Certified Floodplain Managers (CFMs) or community officials with 2 years of full-time floodplain management experience. Federal, state, local, and tribal officials will take precedence. |
G0284.1 |
Floodway Standards |
Indirect |
EMI |
8.0 |
Emergency Management, Governmental Administrative, Public Works |
Community Resilience, Long-term Vulnerability Reduction, Planning, Threats and Hazard Identification |
|
Mitigation |
EMI |
This course is designed to familiarize participants with floodway concept and purpose, higher floodway standards, regulatory requirements, methods to comply with no-rise certification requirements, and map change options for floodway modifications. Other topics will be discussed and reviewed. Interactive exercises and in-depth discussions will aid participants in learning this information. Selection Criteria: This course is designed for floodplain managers with at least 2 years of floodplain management experience or who have the Certified Floodplain Manager credential. |
G0284.2 |
Disconnects Between the National Flood Insurance Program Regulations and Insurance |
Indirect |
EMI |
8.0 |
Emergency Management, Governmental Administrative, Public Works |
Community Resilience, Long-term Vulnerability Reduction, Planning, Threats and Hazard Identification |
|
Mitigation |
EMI |
This course is designed to allow participants to identify basic rating elements and explain the difference between lowest floor and base flood. Compliance and rating of enclosures will be discussed and issues with A zones without base flood elevations will be identified. The benefits and implications of dry floodproofing and other compliance factors affecting insurance rates will be described. Resources for flood insurance outreach and updates will be discussed and reviewed. Interactive exercises and in-depth discussions will aid participants in learning this information. Selection Criteria: This course is designed for floodplain managers with at least 2 years of floodplain management experience or who have the Certified Floodplain Manager credential. |
G0284.3 |
Common Noncompliance Issues |
Indirect |
EMI |
4.0 |
Emergency Management, Governmental Administrative, Public Works |
Community Resilience, Long-term Vulnerability Reduction, Planning, Threats and Hazard Identification |
|
Mitigation |
EMI |
This course is designed to familiarize participants with common floodplain management compliance issues. Administration, enforcement, and effective messaging to achieve compliance will be discussed. Ways to eliminate noncompliance and resources to resolve noncompliance issues will be identified. Interactive exercises and in-depth discussions will aid participants in learning this information. Selection Criteria: This course is designed for floodplain managers with at least 2 years of floodplain management experience or who have the Certified Floodplain Manager credential. |
G0284.5 |
Substantial Improvement/Substantial Damage |
Indirect |
EMI |
8.0 |
Emergency Management, Governmental Administrative, Public Works |
Community Resilience, Long-term Vulnerability Reduction, Planning |
|
Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course is designed to familiarize participants with the substantial improvement and substantial damage regulations under the NFIP. Roles and responsibilities, administration and enforcement, the significance of making determination and other topics will be discussed and reviewed. Interactive exercises and in-depth discussions will aid participants in learning this information. Selection Criteria: This course is designed for floodplain managers with at least 2 years of floodplain management experience or who have the Certified Floodplain Manager credential. |
G0288 |
Local Volunteer and Donations Management |
Indirect |
EMI |
11.0 |
Emergency Management, Citizen/Community Volunteer |
Community Resilience, Health and Social Services |
|
Prevent, Respond, Recover |
EMI |
This training will support local governments and their emergency management partners in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from disaster events at the local level. The course is designed to strengthen the abilities of local jurisdictions to successfully prepare for and handle volunteer and donations management issues that may arise. The course content and activities may also serve as a template, thereby enhancing uniformity in addressing areas of donated unsolicited goods, unaffiliated volunteers, and undesignated cash. This training also provides information regarding the state’s volunteer and donations management responsibilities, which are designed to help build relationships between government and non-governmental organizations. Selection Criteria: This course is designed for local-level staffs to include: - Local volunteer/donations coordinator
- Coordinator’s alternate
- Leading stakeholders of voluntary organizations
- State/local voluntary organizations active in disaster chair or designee
- Public information officer or liaison
- Program functional leads
- Government-private sector liaison
|
G0300 |
ICS 300: Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents |
Indirect |
EMI |
24.0 |
Emergency Management |
N/A - Training and Education |
|
Respond, Recover |
EMI |
This course provides training on and resources for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS). This course expands upon information covered in the ICS 100 and ICS 200 courses. Selection Criteria: Individuals who may assume a supervisory role in expanding incidents or Type 3 incidents. Note: During a Type 3 incident, some or all of the Command and General Staff positions may be activated, as well as Division/Group Supervisor and/or Unit Leader level positions. These incidents may extend into multiple operational periods. |
G0318 |
Mitigation Planning for Local Governments |
Indirect |
EMI |
16.0 |
Emergency Management |
Planning |
|
Mitigation |
EMI |
This course provides plan developers with the information necessary to prepare and implement a local hazard mitigation plan. Selection Criteria: Local government officials, state officials, and others who are involved in the development of a local mitigation plan. |
G0358 |
Evacuation and Re-Entry Planning Course |
Indirect |
EMI |
16.0 |
Emergency Management |
Planning |
|
Respond, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
This 12-hour course provides participants with the knowledge and skills needed to design and implement an evacuation and re-entry plan for their jurisdictions. It uses a community’s vulnerability analysis and evacuation plan. It also addresses evacuation behavior and recommends methods to make evacuation and re-entry more efficient. This course does not address the decision to evacuate or re-enter. Selection Criteria: The persons responsible for planning, implementing, and carrying out evacuations within a jurisdiction. This includes, but is not limited to, state and local government emergency program managers, emergency planners, and response personnel. |
G0364 |
Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for Schools |
Indirect |
EMI |
12.0 |
Emergency Management |
N/A - Training and Education |
|
Protect, Respond, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course provides schools with the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to refine or develop an all-hazards school Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) and to identify how to train and exercise the school EOP. The course follows the guidance set forth in the FEMA Comprehensive Preparedness Guide, CPG 101, for developing an EOP and explains how to utilize the National Incident Management System as the foundation for planning and building partnerships with outside agencies such as law enforcement, fire, and emergency management. In an optional exercise day, this course provides participants with an opportunity to conduct and design a tabletop exercise using Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) guidelines. Selection Criteria: Principals, assistant principals, risk managers, school board members, school safety coordinators, transportation and food service coordinators, facility managers/building engineers, nurses, counselors, public information officers, teachers, and local first responders |
G0367 |
Emergency Planning for Campus Executives |
Indirect |
EMI |
2.0 |
Emergency Management, Other |
Planning |
|
Mitigation |
EMI |
This 2-hour overview of emergency planning serves as a briefing for executives of institutions of higher education (IHEs). It provides them with insights into multi-hazard emergency planning and their role in protecting lives, property, and operations. The course consists of seven modules which can be delivered independently so that executives can tailor it to fit their schedules and needs. The seven modules are:- Emergency Management: What Is It? Why Do It?
- Executive-Level Support
- Developing Your Emergency Operations Plan
- Evaluating Your EOP
- Responding Using Incident Command System
- Emergency Operations Center
- Engaging Your Campus
|
G0393 |
Mitigation for Emergency Managers |
Indirect |
EMI |
24.0 |
Emergency Management |
Community Resilience |
|
Respond, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course is designed to enable the non-technical emergency worker to acquire skills in the use of mitigation. The course provides training in how to perform mitigation activities fundamental to reducing and eliminating long-term risk from hazards. It addresses the important roles of the emergency program manager (or other local government representative) in mitigation: motivator, coordinator, and monitor in local implementation of the National Mitigation Strategy. Selection Criteria: State, local, and tribal government emergency program managers, other emergency management staff, and other local government employees responsible for mitigation. The secondary audience includes Federal emergency management personnel and employees of federal, state, and local governments who work in the emergency management field. |
G0400 |
ICS 400: Advanced Incident Command System for Command and General Staff-Complex Incidents |
Indirect |
EMI |
16.0 |
Emergency Management |
Operational Coordination |
|
Respond, Recover |
EMI |
This course provides training on and resources for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS). This course expands upon information covered in the ICS 100 through ICS 300 courses, which are prerequisites for ICS 400. Selection Criteria: The target audience for this course is senior personnel who are expected to perform in a management capacity in an Area Command or Multi-Agency Coordination Entity. |
G0402 |
Incident Command System Overview for Executives and Senior Officials, ICS 402 |
Indirect |
EMI |
3.0 |
Emergency Management |
Operational Coordination |
|
Respond, Recover |
EMI |
This course provides executives and senior officials (including elected officials, city/county managers, agency administrators, etc.) an orientation to the Incident Command System (ICS). Selection Criteria: Executives and senior officials, including elected officials, city/county managers, agency administrators, etc. |
G0427 |
Community Emergency Response Team Program Manager |
Indirect |
EMI |
16.0 |
Emergency Management |
Planning |
|
Mitigation |
EMI |
This course prepares Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program Managers for the tasks required to establish and sustain an active local CERT Program. Selection Criteria: Those who are already in or are selected to be in the CERT Program Manager position. |
G0428 |
Community Emergency Response Team Train-the-Trainer |
Indirect |
EMI |
24.0 |
Emergency Management |
Community Resilience |
|
Mitigation |
EMI |
This course produces competent instructors for the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Basic Training course. Selection Criteria: People who will serve as the Course Manager for the CERT Basic Training course and people who will be CERT Basic Training course instructors in any capacity. Note: Individuals who conduct only one or two of the units may do so without taking the CERT TTT course. However, the CERT TTT course would give them a necessary overview of the CERT Basic Training course as well as improve their instructional skills. |
G0434.a |
Earthquake Safety for Schools |
Indirect |
EMI |
10.0 |
Emergency Management |
N/A - Training and Education |
|
Prevent, Respond, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course will prepare school staff and administrators for an earthquake at their school location. The course is designed to describe the effects of an earthquake; explain how to mitigate those effects; state the key elements of an earthquake plan for preparedness, response, and recovery; and outline the procedures for training and exercises related to that emergency plan. Selection Criteria: School board members, district executives, district risk managers, principals, administrators, teachers, parents, Parent Teacher Association members, community first responders, school support staff, and transportation coordinators. |
G0489 |
Management of Spontaneous Volunteers in Disasters |
Indirect |
EMI |
7.0 |
Emergency Management |
Community Resilience, Health and Social Services, Public Health, Healthcare, and Emergency Medical Services |
|
Prevent, Respond, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course aims to introduce the keys to success in managing large numbers of spontaneous volunteers in disasters. Its underlying assumption is that much of the volunteer help is indeed needed, and that with basic emergency management coordination skills, the volunteer resources can often be put to effective use, making a positive difference in the affected community. The course will discuss the benefits spontaneous volunteers can bring to relief efforts and the challenges they may bring if not coordinated effectively. In addition, the course will examine planning considerations regarding spontaneous volunteers. Special emphasis is also placed on how to make full use of a Volunteer Reception Center—the backbone of any well-organized spontaneous volunteer management program. Selection Criteria: This course has been developed for emergency managers and voluntary organizations responsible for the management of spontaneous volunteers. |
G0548 |
Continuity of Operations Managers Training Course |
Indirect |
EMI |
24.0 |
Emergency Management |
Planning |
|
Protect |
EMI |
This course is designed to acquaint experienced Continuity of Operations (COOP) practitioners and instructors with the COOP Program Managers Course materials. The course will also refresh experienced instructors on instructional methodology and techniques. Selection Criteria: This course is designed for public sector staff with responsibility for managing their COOP effort. Others who are integral to the COOP planning process may also take the course. |
G0556 |
Local Damage Assessment |
Indirect |
EMI |
12.0 |
Emergency Management |
Intelligence and Information Sharing |
|
Respond, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course will equip local officials with the knowledge, understanding, and skills they need to be able to conduct rapid and effective Needs and Damage Assessments in order to save lives and protect property. |
G0557 |
Rapid Needs Assessment |
Indirect |
EMI |
8.0 |
Emergency Management |
Intelligence and Information Sharing |
|
Respond, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course provides information and resources that will enable participants to plan an effective Damage Assessment Program and conduct rapid and effective damage assessments in order to save lives, protect property and the environment, and begin the process of recovery and mitigation. Selection Criteria: Local officials who are responsible for assessing, collecting, and reporting damages during and after any event that causes damage of private, public, and critical infrastructure. |
IS0001.a |
Emergency Manager: An Orientation to the Position |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
6.0 |
Emergency Management |
N/A - None |
|
Respond, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course provides an introduction to emergency management and the Integrated Emergency Management System, including an in-depth look at the mission areas of emergency management as they are implemented in a comprehensive emergency management program. The course consists of text, illustrations, diagrams, and figures. Selection Criteria: The goal of this course is to acquaint new personnel with the position of the emergency manager, including history and underlying principles of emergency management, key areas of emphasis, the emergency manager’s roles and responsibilities, and tips for getting started. |
IS0005.a |
An Introduction to Hazardous Materials |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
10.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Law Enforcement, Public Health |
Environmental Response/Health and Safety |
|
Respond, Mitigation |
EMI |
This Independent Study course is intended to provide a general introduction to hazardous materials that can serve as a foundation for more specific studies in the future. This course does not meet hazardous materials response requirements identified in HAZWOPER standard—29CFR1910.120(q)(6)(i). The course has five units. No prior knowledge of the subject is required or assumed. Selection Criteria: General population |
IS0008.a |
Building for the Earthquakes of Tomorrow: Complying with Executive Order 12699 |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
10.0 |
Emergency Management, Governmental Administrative, Public Works |
Long-term Vulnerability Reduction |
|
Mitigation |
EMI |
This course provides the participant with the background necessary to understand the effects of Executive Order (EO) 12699, signed by President Bush in 1990. In the wake of the Loma Prieta earthquake of October 1989, this EO requires all federally owned, leased, or financed new buildings to comply with strict earthquake building design set forth in the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Plan (NEHRP) Recommended Building Provisions. The NEHRP has provided a base for all national building codes for seismic design. The course is a non-technical discussion of earthquakes, building design, and the requirements of the EO. It is for local officials including mayors, city managers and commissioners, local council persons, building inspectors, zoning officials, building designers, and others concerned with this topic. The materials for this course can NOT be downloaded. Selection Criteria: Building officials, planners, and local government leaders |
IS0010.a |
Animals in Disasters: Awareness and Preparedness |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
4.0 |
Emergency Management |
Community Resilience, Environmental Response/Health and Safety, Planning |
|
Mitigation |
EMI |
This course is intended to help animal owners, care providers, and industries to understand Incident Management. Selection Criteria: Animal owners and care providers |
IS0011.a |
Animals in Disasters: Community Planning |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
4.0 |
Emergency Management |
Community Resilience, Environmental Response/Health and Safety, Planning |
|
Respond, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course provides information for groups to meet and develop meaningful and effective plans that improve the care of animals, their owners, and the animal-care industries in disasters. Selection Criteria: Animal owners and care providers |
IS0015.b |
Special Events Contingency Planning for Public Safety Agencies |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
4.0 |
Emergency Management |
Operational Coordination, Planning, Threats and Hazard Identification |
|
Protect, Respond |
EMI |
This 4-hour web-based course will provide public safety agency personnel with information related to pre-event planning, forming the Planning Team, event hazard analysis, and responding to incidents during special events in their community. Though relevant special events statutes/ordinances and codes must be considered by public safety agency personnel engaged in special event planning, an extensive job aid manual is included in the course and available for download on the course web site. This course is a discussion-based course, focused on the development of an Emergency/Incident Action Plan. Participants are encouraged to bring a scenario they are real-world planning in their community and complete most of the required documents during the course. Selection Criteria: Emergency management planners and other emergency management officials who deal with special or planned events |
IS0026 |
Guide to Points of Distribution |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
4.0 |
Emergency Management |
Logistics and Supply Chain Management |
|
Respond, Recover |
EMI |
This Guide was developed to support the Points of Distribution (PODs) overview video and provide an in-depth look into the Planning, Operations, and Demobilization stages of a POD mission. The lessons detail the staffing and procedures any state will need to plan for, execute, and shut down POD operations. The Guide also includes key lessons such as safety, equipment, and resources accountability, and informs the reader about the “Adopt a POD” program being used by the State of Washington. Selection Criteria: Primarily logistics personnel, state National Guard, and other emergency management staff |
IS0027 |
Orientation to FEMA Logistics |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
4.0 |
Emergency Management |
Logistics and Supply Chain Management |
|
Respond, Recover |
EMI |
This course provides an overview of all field logistics functions and organizational relationships within logistics (roles, responsibilities, accountability). The participant will gain a baseline knowledge of the standard practices for FEMA Logistics operations from initial Presidential disaster declaration to closeout of FEMA field offices. Selection Criteria: All new Logistics hires and Logistics staff that work in the field offices. Also, all FEMA cadres, governmental (state, local, tribal), and private sector partners who interface with FEMA Logistics during disaster response and recovery. |
IS0029 |
Public Information Officer Awareness |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
2.0 |
Emergency Management |
Public Information and Warning |
|
Common |
EMI |
Public information consists of the processes, procedures and systems to communicate timely, accurate and accessible information to affected audiences. Armed with good information, people are better able to make good decisions and, by doing so, contribute to the overall response goal of saving lives and protecting property. Personnel tasked with gathering, verifying, coordinating and disseminating public information at the federal, state, tribal, local and territorial levels bear this considerable responsibility concurrently with other job assignments. These PIOs must be provided with the opportunity to learn and practice the skills they will use on the job.
The Public Information Officer Awareness Course is designed to familiarize participants with the concepts underlying the PIO role. This course can provide a basic understanding of the PIO function for those new to the position. Additionally, it can provide those in Executive Level roles the necessary knowledge of PIO roles and responsibilities during an emergency.
This is the first in the Public Information Training Series.
This course is delivered at the state, local, tribal and territorial governments. Other courses are conducted as resident courses at the Emergency Management Institute (EMI). The courses build on each other, enhancing participants’ skills further at each level. This course uses Bloom’s Taxonomy as a guide to focus the course material to augment the knowledge and comprehension for new PIOs.
The goal of this awareness course is to provide an orientation to the public information function and the role of the PIO in the public safety/emergency management environment.
This course is equivalent to the classroom G0289 course which may be offered through state emergency management training organizations.Selection Criteria: This course is designed for new or less experienced state, local, tribal and territorial PIOs or those who have this role as a secondary function. |
IS0030.a |
Mitigation eGrants for the Subgrant Applicant |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
5.0 |
Emergency Management |
N/A - None |
|
Mitigation |
EMI |
This interactive computer-based course is part of a series designed to provide various users with basic knowledge about using the web-based Mitigation Electronic Grants (eGrants) Management System. This course is specifically targeted to subgrant applicants. The eGrants system is a part of the eGovernment initiative. eGrants helps to streamline the application process by providing local governments with the ability to apply for and manage their subgrant applications over the Internet. This course is designed to allow the individual to take it in its entirety or to focus on specific aspects of the Mitigation eGrants System. Selection Criteria: Subgrant applicants including states, federally recognized tribal governments, territories, local communities, and non-profit organizations. |
IS0031.a |
Mitigation eGrants for the Grant Applicant |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
7.0 |
Emergency Management |
N/A - None |
|
Mitigation |
EMI |
This interactive computer-based course is part of a series of courses designed to provide various users with basic knowledge about using the web-based Mitigation Electronic Grants (eGrants) Management System. This course is specifically targeted to grant applicants. The eGrants system is a part of the eGovernment initiative. eGrants helps to streamline the application process by providing grant applicants (states, territories, and federally recognized tribal governments) the ability to apply for and manage their grant applications and to manage subgrant applications from their subgrant applicants (local officials). This course is designed to allow the users to take it in its entirety or to focus on specific aspects of the Mitigation eGrants System. Selection Criteria: Grant applicants--including state officials, federally recognized tribal governments, and territory officials. |
IS0032 |
Mitigation eGrants Internal System |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
5.0 |
Emergency Management |
N/A - None |
|
Mitigation |
EMI |
This interactive computer-based course is part of a series of courses designed to provide various users with basic knowledge about using the web-based Mitigation Electronic Grants (eGrants) Management System. This course is specifically targeted to FEMA (internal) users on the eGrants Internal System. FEMA headquarters and regional staff with Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grant Program responsibilities and Regional Assistance Officers are responsible for the application review once the grant applicant has submitted his/her application. This course is designed to allow the users to take it in its entirety or to focus on specific aspects of the Mitigation eGrants Internal System. |
IS0036 |
Multi-Hazard Planning for Childcare |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
2.0 |
Emergency Management |
Planning |
|
Common |
EMI |
This course covers the steps needed to help childcare sites prepare for incidents to ensure the safety of the children at their site. Childcare providers must have plans and procedures to keep children safe from everyday hazards and to respond and recover when an emergency happens. This course provides childcare providers, of all sizes and with responsibility for children of all ages, with the knowledge and tools to analyze the hazards and threats at the site, to develop a plan to address these hazards and threats, and to implement processes to update and practice the emergency plan.The topics addressed in this course include: knowing your hazards, developing a plan, and testing and updating your plan. Selection Criteria: This course is designed for childcare providers of all sizes and for all age children, including, but not limited to, home childcare sites, childcare facilities, nursery schools, camps, scouts, sports programs, faith-based programs, and after-school programs. However, anyone with a personal or professional interest in childcare site preparedness is welcome to participate. Teachers, camp counselors, parents, volunteers, scout leaders, and coaches alike will find useful information in this course. |
IS0037 |
Managerial Safety and Health |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
2.0 |
Emergency Management |
N/A - None, N/A - FEMA Employee Training |
|
Common |
EMI |
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) mandates that all Federal employers who supervise or manage employees have the ability to provide a safe and healthful work place for all FEMA personnel. This course provides the training needed to comply with OSHA regulations for supervisors and managers of FEMA staff. Selection Criteria: Any FEMA personnel placed in the role of supervising or managing other FEMA personnel |
IS0042 |
Social Media in Emergency Management |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
3.0 |
Emergency Management |
Intelligence and Information Sharing |
|
Protect, Respond, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
Social media is a new technology that not only allows for another channel of broadcasting messages to the public, but also allows for two-way communication between emergency managers and major stakeholder groups. Increasingly, the public is turning to social media technologies to obtain up-to-date information during emergencies and to share data about the disaster in the form of geo data, text, pictures, video, or a combination of these media. Social media also can allow for greater situational awareness for emergency responders. While social media allows for many opportunities to engage in an effective conversation with stakeholders, it also holds many challenges for emergency managers. This course provides participants with best practices including tools, techniques, and a basic roadmap to build capabilities in the use of social media technologies in their own emergency management organizations (state, local, tribal) in order to further their emergency response missions. Selection Criteria: Staff working in a Joint Field Office |
IS0055.a |
Household Hazardous Materials-A Guide for Citizens |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
4.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Law Enforcement, Public Health |
Threats and Hazard Identification |
|
Respond, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course will introduce you to household hazardous materials and things you can do to protect yourself and your family from injury or death. In the first unit, you will learn about basic chemical and physical properties, the ways chemicals enter your body, and the effects chemicals have on your body. In the second and third units, you will learn about cleaning products, lead, mercury, gasoline, compressed gases, carbon monoxide, medical supplies, chlorine, pesticides, and much more. In the last two units, you will cover labels, personal protective equipment, proper disposal methods, preventive measures to take before natural disasters, and less toxic alternatives. Dangers from chemical products depend greatly on the individuals using them. Chemicals are safe to use when people read the directions and use the chemicals correctly. This Independent Study course is a prerequisite for G0311, Hazardous Materials Contingency Planning. Selection Criteria: All members of the general public |
IS0075 |
Military Resources in Emergency Management |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
2.0 |
Emergency Management |
Planning |
|
Protect, Respond |
EMI |
This course will provide participants with an overview of the U.S. military resources potentially available to assist civilian authorities, and the procedures for obtaining and integrating military resources into disaster response and recovery operations. The goal is to provide emergency managers at every jurisdictional level an overview of military resources; their capabilities and limitations; and how to access and integrate them in their respective jurisdiction’s disaster response and recovery operations in order to save lives, mitigate human suffering, and mitigate significant property and/or environmental damage. Selection Criteria: This course is developed in a flexible delivery format. A facilitator’s guide and visuals are available for delivery in a classroom setting. |
IS0100.b |
Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS 100 |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
3.0 |
Emergency Management |
Operational Coordination |
|
Respond, Recover |
EMI |
This course provides training on and resources for personnel who require a basic understanding of the Incident Command System (ICS). It introduces the ICS and provides the foundation for higher-level ICS training. This course describes the history, features and principles, and organizational structure of the ICS. It also explains the relationship between ICS and the National Incident Management System (NIMS). Course topics: - ICS Overview
- Basic Features of ICS
- Incident Commander and Command Staff Functions
- General Staff Functions
- ICS Facilities
- Common Responsibilities
|
IS0100.HE |
Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS 100) for Higher Education |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
3.0 |
Other |
Operational Coordination |
|
Prevent, Protect |
EMI |
This course introduces the ICS and provides the foundation for higher-level ICS training. It is a comprehensive introduction to ICS tailored for higher education situations. Case studies, scenarios, and video clips of people and places that have been involved in campus emergency planning are integrated into the course. Selection Criteria: College administrators, risk managers, public information officers, security officers, environmental safety officers, law enforcement, fire, and emergency management officials |
PER-290 |
Tank Car Specialist |
Residential |
TTCI |
40.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement, Security and Safety, Transportation |
Access Control and Identity Verification, Environmental Response/Health and Safety, Interdiction and Disruption, On-scene Security, Protection, and Law Enforcement, Operational Communications, Operational Coordination, Planning, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Screening, Search, and Detection, Situational Assessment, Situational Assessment |
Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction |
Respond |
NTED |
The Tank Car Specialist Course is designed to address specific fundamentals and skills associated with an emergency response to a rail surface transportation incident involving HazMat/WMD. The TCS course will provide technical knowledge pertaining to tank cars, including damage assessment, oversight for product removal, and movement of damaged tank and other rail cars present. They will conduct site assessments of incidents, damage assessments of the containers, and will conduct product removal using different transfer techniques on the various DOT containers used in rail transportation. The skills acquired at this specialty course are above and beyond that of a HazMat/WMD techniciThe Tank Car Specialist Course is designed to address specific fundamentals and skills associated with an emergency response to a rail surface transportation incident involving HazMat/WMD. The TCS course will provide technical knowledge pertaining to tank cars, including damage assessment, oversight for product removal, and movement of damaged tank and other rail cars present. They will conduct site assessments of incidents, damage assessments of the containers, and will conduct product removal using different transfer techniques on the various DOT containers used in rail transportation. The skills acquired at this specialty course are above and beyond that of a HazMat/WMD technician. The TCS course provides technical information and includes extensive hands-on practice of incident actions on full-scale scenario-based rail HazMat/WMD surface transportation incidents. |
IS0100.SCa |
Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS 100) for Schools |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
3.0 |
Other |
Operational Coordination |
|
Respond |
EMI |
This course introduces the Incident Command System (ICS) and provides the foundation for higher-level ICS training. It is a comprehensive introduction to ICS tailored for school situations. Case studies, scenarios, and video clips of people and places that have been involved in school emergency planning are integrated into the course. Selection Criteria: Teachers, substitute teachers, counselors, parent volunteers, coaches, facility managers, bus drivers, and participants. |
IS0101.c |
Preparing for Federal Disaster Operations: FEMA |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
1.0 |
Emergency Management |
Planning |
|
Respond |
EMI |
This course is designed to help prepare participants for deployment to a domestic incident. Responding to incidents requires that we must be ready, willing, and able to deploy at a moment’s notice. This course provides personnel with practical tips and advice for incident deployment. Selection Criteria: FEMA employees who deploy to domestic incidents |
IS0102.c |
Preparing for Federal Disaster Operations: FEMA Response Partners |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
1.0 |
Emergency Management |
Planning |
|
Respond, Recover |
EMI |
This course is designed to help prepare participants for deployment as a FEMA response partner to a domestic incident. Responding to incidents requires that we must be ready, willing, and able to deploy at a moment’s notice. This course provides personnel with practical tips and advice for incident deployment. Selection Criteria: FEMA’s response partners |
IS0111.a |
Livestock in Disasters |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
4.0 |
Agriculture |
Community Resilience, Economic Recovery, Environmental Response/Health and Safety, Planning, Threats and Hazard Identification |
|
Prevent, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course combines the knowledge of livestock producers and emergency managers to present a unified approach to mitigate the impact of disasters on animal agriculture. Selection Criteria: Animal owners and care providers |
IS0120.a |
An Introduction to Exercises |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
5.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Law Enforcement, Public Health, Public Works |
N/A - Exercises |
|
Common |
EMI |
This course introduces the basics of emergency management exercises. It also builds a foundation for subsequent exercise courses, which provide the specifics of the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program and the National Standard Exercise Curriculum. IS0120.a, An Introduction to Exercises, replaces IS0120, An Orientation to Community Disaster Exercises. Selection Criteria: Emergency management and homeland security professionals who require an introduction to exercises |
IS0130 |
Exercise Evaluation and Improvement Planning |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
5.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Law Enforcement, Public Health, Public Works |
Risk Management for Protection Programs and Activities |
|
Common |
EMI |
This course is a new offering that introduces the basics of emergency management exercise evaluation and improvement planning. It also provides the foundation for exercise evaluation concepts and practices as identified in the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program. |
IS0144 |
Telecommunicators Emergency Response Taskforce Basic Course |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
3.0 |
Emergency Management |
Environmental Response/Health and Safety |
|
Respond, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
This online course is intended to provide guidance to 9-1-1 operators, call takers, and dispatchers on what to expect when being deployed to a disaster site. Selection Criteria: Emergency management communications personnel |
IS0156 |
Building Design for Homeland Security for Continuity of Operations |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
8.0 |
Emergency Management |
Risk Management for Protection Programs and Activities |
|
Prevent, Protect, Respond, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course provides guidance to the building sciences community working for public and private institutions, including Continuity of Operations (COOP) planners/managers, building officials, etc. It presents tools to help decision-makers assess the performance of their buildings against terrorist threats and to make recommendations. Decision-makers will decide which types of threats they wish to protect against and then determine their level of risk against each threat. Those decision-makers who consider their buildings to be at high risk can use this guidance as necessary. Selection Criteria: Federal/state department or agencies’ COOP Program Office, Facility Management, and Security Management sections |
IS0200.b |
Incident Command System for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
3.0 |
Emergency Management |
Operational Coordination |
|
Respond, Recover |
EMI |
This course is designed to enable personnel to operate efficiently during an incident or event within the Incident Command System (ICS). ICS 200 provides training on and resources for personnel who are likely to assume a supervisory position within the ICS. Selection Criteria: The primary target audience is response personnel at the supervisory level. |
IS0201 |
Forms Used for the Development of the Incident Action Plan |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
2.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Law Enforcement, Public Health, Public Works |
Mass Search and Rescue Operations, Operational Communications, Operational Coordination, Planning, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Fire Management and Suppression |
|
Respond, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
This is a web-based training course with a flexible delivery format to include stand-alone modules as needed on the National Incident Management System (NIMS) Incident Command System (ICS). The purpose of this course is to provide first responders with an opportunity to reinforce their knowledge of and skill in using the standard ICS forms during the Incident Action Planning process for significant incidents or events. Selection Criteria: Emergency management and response personnel who may be called upon to function in a Command, General Staff, or Unit Leader position during a significant incident or event, and who may be called upon to help prepare some portion of the Incident Action Plan. |
IS0207 |
Overview of the FEMA Qualification System (FQS) and Qualification Review Boards (QRBs) |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
1.0 |
Emergency Management |
Operational Coordination |
|
Common |
EMI |
This course provides an overview of the FEMA Qualification System (FQS) and the Qualification Review Boards (QRBs). The course is applicable to all FEMA employees with disaster workforce responsibilities, and includes descriptions of the FQS qualification and QRB certification processes. The course also includes a hypothetical scenario depicting how a FEMA employee may progress through the FQS process. Selection Criteria: All FEMA employees regardless of their position/grade and appointment status |
IS0230.d |
Fundamentals of Emergency Management |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
6.0 |
Emergency Management |
Planning |
|
Respond, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
The goal of this course is to introduce you to the fundamentals of emergency management. It presents emergency management as an integrated system with resources and capabilities networked together to address all hazards. Selection Criteria: Open to all |
IS0240.b |
Leadership & Influence |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
3.0 |
Emergency Management |
Operational Coordination |
|
Common |
EMI |
Being able to lead others - to motivate them to commit their energies and expertise to achieving the shared mission and goals of the emergency management system - is a vital part of every emergency manager, planner, and responder's job. This course is designed to improve participants' leadership and influence skills. It addresses:- Leadership from within
- How to facilitate change
- How to build and rebuild trust
- Using personal influence and political savvy
- Fostering an environment for leadership development
Selection Criteria: This course is available to anyone. |
IS0241.b |
Decision-Making and Problem-Solving |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
2.0 |
Emergency Management |
Operational Coordination |
|
Common |
EMI |
Being able to make decisions and solve problems effectively is a necessary part of the job for every emergency manager, planner, and responder. This course is designed to improve participants’ decision-making skills. It addresses:- How we make decisions
- Group decision making
- Crisis decision making
- Ethical decision making
Selection Criteria: This course is available to anyone. |
IS0242.b |
Effective Communication |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
8.0 |
Emergency Management |
Operational Communications |
|
Common |
EMI |
Being able to communicate effectively is a necessary and vital part of the job for every emergency manager, planner, and responder. This course is designed to improve your communication skills. It addresses:- Basic communication skills
- How to communicate in an emergency
- How to identify community-specific communication issues
- Using technology as a communication tool
- Effective oral communication
- How to prepare an oral presentation
|
IS0247.a |
Integrated Public Alert and Warning System |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
2.0 |
Emergency Management |
Community Resilience, Public Information and Warning |
|
Respond, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course provides basic information on the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS). It provides authorized public safety officials with: increased awareness of the benefits of using IPAWS for effective public warnings; skills to draft more appropriate, effective, and accessible warning messages; and best practices in the effective use of Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) to reach all members of their communities. This course consists of the following lessons: - Lesson 1: Introduction to IPAWS
- Lesson 2: Appropriate, Effective, and Accessible Alert and Warning Messages
- Lesson 3: CAP Message Composition
|
IS0248 |
Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) for the American Public |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
0.5 |
Emergency Management, Citizen/Community Volunteer |
Community Resilience, Public Information and Warning |
|
Respond, Mitigation |
EMI |
The Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) Program Management Office designed this course to provide the American public with an introduction to IPAWS. It identifies the key features and benefits of IPAWS and the authorities responsible for sending alert and warning messages. It also describes the actions you can take before and during an emergency to protect yourself and your loved ones. Selection Criteria: General public |
IS0251 |
Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) for Alerting Authorities |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
1.5 |
Emergency Management |
Community Resilience, Public Information and Warning |
|
Respond, Mitigation |
EMI |
The Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) Program Management Office designed this course to provide Alerting Authorities with an increased awareness about Collaborative Operating Groups (COGs)—how they are issued, their structure, their capabilities, and their responsibilities, and skills to draft more appropriate, effective, and accessible warning messages using best practices in alerting. Selection Criteria: Alerting Authorities |
IS0253.a |
Overview of FEMA's Environmental and Historic Preservation Review |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
4.0 |
Emergency Management |
Operational Coordination |
|
Mitigation |
EMI |
This interactive computer-based course provides an overview of FEMA’s Environmental and Historic Preservation (EHP) compliance responsibilities and is an Independent Study alternative to the 4-day E0253, Introduction to Environmental and Historic Preservation Compliance course, held at EMI or in the regional offices. The course includes interactive knowledge checks, case studies, and resource materials. Selection Criteria: New FEMA EHP personnel |
IS0276 |
Benefit-Cost Analysis Fundamentals |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
1.0 |
Emergency Management |
Long-term Vulnerability Reduction |
|
Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course serves as an overview of fundamental Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA) concepts and theory and is the framework and prerequisite for the classroom, field, or facilitated distance learning BCA course. Selection Criteria: The primary audience for this course is Federal, state, local, and tribal hazard mitigation staff; applicants/grantees; subapplicants/subgrantees; and personnel who are involved in the grant application development process and provide technical assistance. |
IS0280 |
Overview of: Engineering Principles and Practices for Retrofitting Flood-Prone Residential Structures, FEMA Publication 259, 3rd Edition |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
1.5 |
Emergency Management |
Housing |
|
Mitigation |
EMI |
This course serves as an overview of the contents of the revised FEMA Publication 259, Engineering Principles and Practices for Retrofitting Flood-Prone Residential Structures. Selection Criteria: The primary audience for this course is engineers and architects. Floodplain managers and building code officials are also encouraged to attend. Hazard mitigation, planning, zoning, public works, and other building officials with building science knowledge and also those from the private sector, such as engineering firms, may also apply. |
IS0284 |
Using the Substantial Damage Estimator 2.0 Tool |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
3.0 |
Emergency Management |
Economic Recovery |
|
Respond, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course will enable learners to successfully use the Substantial Damage Estimator (SDE) 2.0 tool. Successful use is defined as accurately populating the electronic forms within the tool; saving individual-structure and community-wide data; running all reports available in the tool; and importing and exporting data to other formats, such as Excel. Learners must download, install, and use the SDE 2.0 software to complete the course. Selection Criteria: This course is intended for Federal, state, and local staff that will use the SDE 2.0 tool to comply with floodplain management regulations and/or to identify opportunities for flood hazard mitigation. |
IS0288.a |
The Role of Voluntary Organizations in Emergency Management |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
10.0 |
Emergency Management |
Community Resilience |
|
Common |
EMI |
This course is intended to educate the reader about the vital role that voluntary organizations play as key partners in providing disaster relief services throughout the entire emergency management cycle (i.e., mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery). It can be downloaded from the Independent Study web site and the test can be completed and submitted online. Selection Criteria: Federal, state, tribal, and local emergency managers, members of voluntary organizations, and the general public who are involved in emergency management activities and require an understanding of the roles of voluntary organizations throughout the disaster cycle. |
IS0293 |
Mission Assignment Overview |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
3.0 |
Emergency Management |
Operational Coordination |
|
Respond, Recover |
EMI |
This course is intended to provide basic training on the concept of the Resource Request and Mission Assignment (MA) process beginning with the Request for Federal Assistance to MA issuance, execution, billing, and closeout. Selection Criteria: The course is open to all FEMA/DHS, state, local, tribal, and other Federal agency program and financial staff who have a role or interest in the MA process. |
IS0315 |
Community Emergency Response Team Supplemental Training: The Incident Command System |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
2.0 |
Emergency Management |
Community Resilience |
|
Respond, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
The Incident Command System (ICS) is a proven management system used by emergency managers. Applying ICS during a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) activation will help maintain the safety of disaster workers, provide clear leadership and organizational structure, and improve the effectiveness of rescue efforts. This course will cover the principles of ICS and help learners understand how to effectively apply the principles through interactive real-life scenarios. Selection Criteria: CERT Members |
IS0317 |
Introduction to Community Emergency Response Team |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
6.0 |
Emergency Management, Citizen/Community Volunteer |
Community Resilience |
|
Respond, Mitigation |
EMI |
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program educates individuals about disaster preparedness and trains and organizes teams of volunteers that can support their communities during disasters. The CERT Program offers training in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, and disaster medical operations. With proper CERT training, you can help protect your family, neighbors, and co-workers if a disaster occurs. This course is an Independent Study course that serves as an introduction to CERT for those interested in completing the basic CERT training or as a refresher for current team members. The course includes six modules: CERT Basics, Fire Safety, Hazardous Material and Terrorist Incidents, Disaster Medical Operations, and Search and Rescue, and Course Summary. While the course is useful as a primer or refresher for CERT training, it is not equivalent to, and cannot be used in place of, the classroom delivery of the CERT Basic Training. To become a CERT volunteer, one must complete the classroom training offered by a local government agency such as the emergency management agency, fire or police department. Contact your local emergency manager to learn about the local education and training opportunities available to you. Let this person know about your interest in taking CERT training. Selection Criteria: Prospective CERT members |
IS0318 |
Mitigation Planning for Local and Tribal Communities |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
12.0 |
Emergency Management |
Planning |
|
Mitigation |
EMI |
This course (also referred to as Hazard Mitigation Planning) is for plan-writers and reviewers and will assist participants in undertaking the Hazard Mitigation Plan development process. This plan will meet the needs of participants’ communities and fulfill the requirements for local plans, as described in 44 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 201.6, or for tribal plans, as described in 44 CFR 201.7. In addition, this course will help Federal and state plan reviewers interpret the regulations to inform the review of local or tribal Hazard Mitigation Plans. Selection Criteria: This course meets the needs of diverse audiences, including: local or tribal government officials; community managers; community staff, including planners; state, local, or tribal government emergency management agencies; Councils of Government or Regional Planning Commissions; first responders; state hazard mitigation officers; or other state mitigation staff. Representatives from private or non-profit organizations may want to participate in the training if they have a role in developing mitigation plans or participating in mitigation planning processes. These organizations may include: special utility districts or rural utility cooperatives; special districts, such as watershed management districts; hospital campuses; and universities or school districts. |
IS0319 |
Tornado Mitigation Basics for Mitigation Staff |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
1.0 |
Emergency Management |
Environmental Response/Health and Safety, Long-term Vulnerability Reduction |
|
Mitigation |
EMI |
This module is designed to help members of FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation disaster workforce successfully communicate to the public the risks associated with tornadoes, and the mitigation measures available to improve personal safety and reduce damages to structures and personal property. This module is one in a series of Independent Study modules for the hazard mitigation disaster workforce, which addresses appropriate basic mitigation information for public consumption regarding earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, and wildfires. Topics covered in this module include: - How tornadoes cause damage
- Mitigation measures for personal safety, structures, manufactured homes, outbuildings, and landscape
- Mitigation publications beneficial to local officials, building professionals, and the public
Selection Criteria: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Disaster Workforce Staff |
IS0320 |
Wildfire Mitigation Basics for Mitigation Staff |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
1.0 |
Emergency Management |
Threats and Hazard Identification |
|
Mitigation |
EMI |
This module is designed to help members of FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation disaster workforce successfully communicate to the public the risks associated with wildfires, and the mitigation measures available to improve personal safety and reduce damages to structures and personal property. This module is one in a series of Independent Study modules for the hazard mitigation disaster workforce, which addresses appropriate basic mitigation information for public consumption regarding earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, and wildfires. Selection Criteria: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Disaster Workforce Staff |
IS0321 |
Hurricane Mitigation Basics for Mitigation Staff |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
1.0 |
Emergency Management |
Long-term Vulnerability Reduction |
|
Mitigation |
EMI |
This module is designed to help members of FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation disaster workforce successfully communicate to the public the risks associated with hurricanes, and the mitigation measures available to improve personal safety and reduce damages to structures and personal property. This module is one in a series of Independent Study modules for the hazard mitigation disaster workforce, which addresses appropriate basic mitigation information for public consumption regarding earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, and wildfires. Topics covered in this module include: - How hurricanes cause damage
- Mitigation measures for personal safety and structures
- Mitigation publications beneficial to local officials, building professionals, and the public
Selection Criteria: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Disaster Workforce Staff |
IS0322 |
Flood Mitigation Basics for Mitigation Staff |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
1.0 |
Emergency Management |
Intelligence and Information Sharing, Long-term Vulnerability Reduction |
|
Mitigation |
EMI |
This module is designed to help members of FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation disaster workforce successfully communicate to the public the risks associated with floods, and the mitigation measures available to improve personal safety and reduce damages to structures and personal property. This module is one in a series of Independent Study modules for the hazard mitigation disaster workforce, which addresses appropriate basic mitigation information for public consumption regarding earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, and wildfires. Topics covered in this module include: - How floods cause damage
- Mitigation measures for personal safety and structures
- Mitigation publications beneficial to local officials, building professionals, and the public
Selection Criteria: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Disaster Workforce Staff |
IS0323 |
Earthquake Mitigation Basics for Mitigation Staff |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
1.0 |
Emergency Management |
Long-term Vulnerability Reduction |
|
Mitigation |
EMI |
This module is designed to help members of FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation disaster workforce successfully communicate to the public the risks associated with earthquakes, and the mitigation measures available to improve personal safety and reduce damages to structures and personal property. This module is one in a series of Independent Study modules for the hazard mitigation disaster workforce, which addresses appropriate basic mitigation information for public consumption regarding earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, and wildfires. Topics covered in this module include: - How earthquakes cause damage
- Mitigation measures for personal safety, structures, manufactured homes, outbuildings, and landscape
- Mitigation publications beneficial to local officials, building professionals, and the public
Selection Criteria: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Disaster Workforce Staff |
IS0324.a |
Community Hurricane Preparedness |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
10.0 |
Emergency Management |
Threats and Hazard Identification |
|
Protect, Respond |
EMI |
This course provides people involved in the decision-making process for hurricane preparedness with basic information about:- How hurricanes form
- The hazards they pose
- How the National Weather Service forecasts future hurricane behavior
- What tools and guiding principles can help emergency managers prepare their communities
Note: This course is on a non-Federal government web site operated by the Cooperative Program for Operational Meteorology, Education, and Training. Selection Criteria: Emergency managers in communities threatened by tropical cyclones |
IS0325 |
Earthquake Basics: Science, Risk, and Mitigation |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
1.0 |
Emergency Management |
Threats and Hazard Identification |
|
Protect, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course presents basic information on earthquake science, risk, and mitigation. It also discusses techniques for structural and non-structural earthquake mitigation. Although certification is not a part of the course, short quizzes are included to enhance interactivity and to boost retention. Selection Criteria: This course is targeted to a wide range of audiences, including homeowners; business owners; the private sector; Federal, state, tribal, and local government workforce at all levels; first responders; non-profit organizations; volunteers; and community-based organizations. |
IS0328 |
Plan Review for Local Mitigation Plans |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
4.0 |
Emergency Management |
Planning |
|
Mitigation |
EMI |
This course provides state and FEMA staff that review local mitigation plans with the information and training they will need to determine if a plan meets Federal mitigation planning requirements. Selection Criteria: This course is designed for new and experienced state and FEMA plan reviewers. Plan reviewers may be full or part-time, FEMA Disaster Assistance Reservists, FEMA contract plan reviewers, or state contract plan reviewers. |
IS0360 |
Preparing for Mass Casualty Incidents: A Guide for Schools, Higher Education, and Houses of Worship |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
3.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Law Enforcement, Public Health, Public Works |
Planning |
|
Prevent, Respond, Recover |
EMI |
This course provides leading practices and resources to assist elementary and secondary schools, institutions of higher education, and houses of worship in developing emergency plans for preparing for, responding to, and recovering from mass casualty incidents. Selection Criteria: Whole community partners |
IS0362.a |
Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for Schools |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
3.0 |
Other |
Planning |
|
Prevent, Respond, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course covers basic information about developing, implementing, and maintaining a school Emergency Operations Plan (EOP). This course provides participants with an understanding of the importance of schools having an EOP and basic information on how an EOP is developed, exercised, and maintained. The topics addressed in this course include: understanding Incident Management; forming the Planning Team; understanding the situation; developing a school EOP; incorporating Incident Command System principles and roles in the school EOP; and training, exercising, and maintaining the school EOP. |
IS0368 |
Including People with Disabilities and Others with Access and Functional Needs in Disaster Operations |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
2.0 |
Emergency Management |
Planning |
|
Common |
EMI |
This course increases awareness and understanding of the need for full inclusion of disaster survivors and FEMA staff who have disabilities or access and functional needs. Selection Criteria: Open to all enrollees |
IS0386 |
Introduction to Residential Coastal Construction |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
10.0 |
Emergency Management, Governmental Administrative, Public Works |
Long-term Vulnerability Reduction |
|
Mitigation |
EMI |
This is a very comprehensive, advanced-level course. It will introduce the learner to basic information about residential coastal construction. Some unit topics include coastal environment, regulatory requirements, and identifying hazards. This course can be downloaded from the Independent Study web site and the test can be completed and submitted online. Selection Criteria: The primary audience for this course is engineers and architects. Floodplain managers and building code officials are also encouraged to attend. Hazard mitigation, planning, zoning, public works, and other building officials with building science knowledge and also those from the private sector, such as engineering firms, may also apply. |
IS0390 |
Hazard Mitigation in Disaster Operations |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
1.0 |
Emergency Management |
Community Resilience |
|
Mitigation |
EMI |
The goal of this course is to provide an orientation to the Hazard Mitigation (HM) organization, its activities, applicable laws, regulations, sources of guidance/information, and important relationships, and to describe how the HM Cadre works as a team to achieve the goal of reducing harm from natural hazards across America. The training will enable members of the disaster workforce to recognize and advance opportunities for individuals, businesses, tribes, and communities to reduce the risk of future damages from hazard events. It also is intended to provide information about the HM Branch, to raise awareness of its programs and technical capabilities that may facilitate collaboration with Joint Field Office partners in the disaster recovery process. This course is an overview and is not intended to enable specialist trainees to successfully demonstrate ability to perform behaviors/activities in their Position Task Books. Additional training is provided on the job and through other courses identified in the Position Qualification Sheet. Selection Criteria: This entry-level course is designed for all new HM support staff as well as non-Mitigation staff who need to understand the concepts, functions, and organization of HM in disaster operations. It will present a broad overview applicable to every function. |
AWR-209 |
Dealing with the Media: A Short Course for Rural First Responders |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
RDPC |
6.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health |
Infrastructure Systems, On-scene Security, Protection, and Law Enforcement, Operational Communications, Operational Coordination, Physical Protective Measures, Public Information and Warning, Situational Assessment |
Public Communications |
Respond |
NTED |
AWR 209 Working with the Media: A Short Course for Emergency Responders is designed to provide emergency responders with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to interact with the media and perform public information functions in preparation for and during incidents. Many agencies from small and rural communities do not have a full- or part-time public information officer (PIO) on staff and responders often assume this responsibility without formal training and practice. The intent of this course is to prepare responders for interacting with the media when required, whether it be roadside at the scene of an incident or for conveying directions to the public in a crisis situation. |
IS0395 |
FEMA Risk Assessment Database |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
2.0 |
Emergency Management, Governmental Administrative, Public Works |
Intelligence and Information Sharing |
|
Prevent, Protect, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course is designed to train on the FEMA 452, Risk Assessment, and FEMA 455, Rapid Visual Screening (RVS) for Buildings, components of the Building Design for Homeland Security course. Selection Criteria: The primary audience for this course is the building sciences and design professional community (architects, engineers, security personnel, and facility planners) working for private institutions, and building owners, managers, and Continuity of Operations communities working for public (Federal, state, local, and tribal) and private institutions. |
IS0403 |
Introduction to Individual Assistance |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
2.0 |
Emergency Management |
Economic Recovery, Housing |
|
Recover |
EMI |
This course provides FEMA personnel and partners with a basic knowledge of the Individual Assistance (IA) Program and activities that help individuals and households recover following a disaster. Selection Criteria: The primary audience is state IA Officers and FEMA IA staff. |
IS0405 |
Mass Care/Emergency Assistance Overview |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
1.0 |
Emergency Management |
Mass Care Services, Mass Search and Rescue Operations |
|
Respond, Recover |
EMI |
This course provides an introduction to Mass Care and Emergency Assistance (MC/EA) support, with a focus on Whole Community, by outlining the importance of collaboration and coordination between government, non-profit, public, and private sectors. Selection Criteria: FEMA, state, tribal, local, and voluntary agency personnel assigned to MC/EA functions during disaster operations |
IS0450 |
Emergency Preparedness for Federal Employees |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
1.0 |
Emergency Management |
Community Resilience |
|
Mitigation |
EMI |
This course provides practical steps you can take to prepare for emergencies that could threaten your home, workplace, and community. It is intended for Federal employees living and working outside of the National Capital Region. The first lesson focuses on the importance of personal emergency preparedness and its relationship to your professional responsibilities as a Federal employee. The second lesson introduces the four steps to personal emergency preparedness: be informed, make a plan, build a kit, and get involved. The last lesson reinforces the concepts learned in the previous lessons by applying the four steps of emergency preparedness to a given scenario. Selection Criteria: Federal employees living and working outside the National Capital Region |
IS0450.NC |
Emergency Preparedness for Federal Employees in the National Capital Region |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
1.0 |
Emergency Management |
Community Resilience |
|
Mitigation |
EMI |
This course provides practical steps you can take to prepare for emergencies that could threaten your home, workplace, and community. It is intended specifically for Federal employees living and working in the National Capital Region. The first lesson focuses on the importance of personal emergency preparedness and its relationship to your professional responsibilities as a Federal employee. The second lesson introduces the four steps to personal emergency preparedness: be informed, make a plan, build a kit, and get involved. The last lesson reinforces the concepts learned in the previous lessons by applying the four steps of emergency preparedness to a given scenario. Selection Criteria: Federal employees living and working in the National Capital Region |
IS0451 |
Anthrax Awareness |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
1.5 |
Emergency Management |
Community Resilience |
|
Mitigation |
EMI |
In this course, you will learn about the potential for a biological attack, specifically one involving the disease known as anthrax.
You will learn about the measures the federal government has taken to minimize any negative effects from such an attack, including specific steps taken by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and how those measures affect you.
Additionally, the course gives you important information about what you should do to help protect yourself and others in the event of a biological attack.Selection Criteria: Federal employees; specifically DHS/FEMA employees. |
IS0452 |
Points of Dispensing Team Training |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
2.0 |
Emergency Management |
Mass Care Services |
|
Respond |
EMI |
As part of its effort to remain vigilant against terrorism and natural threats, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has taken steps to prepare for and respond to a biological attack.
A key part of this response is providing the DHS workforce with medical countermeasures (MCM) whenever appropriate. This will be accomplished through the use of DHS Points of Dispensing (PODs), staffed by trained volunteers from within the DHS workforce. These POD team volunteers will be an integral part of this important effort.Selection Criteria: Federal employees only, specifically DHS and FEMA employees |
IS0453 |
Introduction to Homeland Security Planning |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
2.5 |
Emergency Management |
Planning |
|
Common |
EMI |
This course serves as an introduction to, and overview of, homeland security planning. It is meant to act as an awareness tool for employees who may or may not have a direct homeland security planning job function. For those who do have job functions that require additional training in planning, this course is meant to be a “gateway” to the 3-day Introduction to Homeland Security/Homeland Defense course or the 5-day National Planner’s course. Selection Criteria: All DHS employees |
IS0454 |
Fundamentals of Risk Management |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
2.0 |
Emergency Management |
Risk Management for Protection Programs and Activities |
|
Mitigation |
EMI |
This course is designed to foster an overall culture of risk management throughout the Department of Homeland Security Workforce. While providing awareness of the fundamental concepts of risk management, the course will prepare employees to manage risk at home, in the workplace, and in the community, and provide them with a foundation for further development in the area of risk management. Selection Criteria: All DHS employees |
IS0520 |
Introduction to Continuity of Operations Planning for Pandemic Influenzas |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
1.0 |
Emergency Management, Citizen/Community Volunteer |
Planning |
|
Protect, Respond, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course introduces participants to the characteristics of a pandemic influenza, the effects that a pandemic influenza can have on every facet of our society, and the steps their organizations can take to minimize the effects of a pandemic. The primary audiences for this course are personnel at any level of government, representatives from non-governmental organizations, or representatives from private industry who may have a need for a basic understanding of pandemic influenza and the impacts that they can expect should a widespread pandemic occur in the United States. Selection Criteria: Participation is open to Federal, state, local, territorial, and tribal government employees responsible for COOP. |
IS0522 |
Exercising Continuity Plans for Pandemics |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
8.0 |
Emergency Management |
Planning |
|
Protect, Respond, Mitigation |
EMI |
This is a follow-on course to IS0520, Introduction to Continuity of Operations Planning for Pandemic Influenzas. It includes a brief review of continuity planning for pandemics and then involves the participant in a continuity pandemic exercise (Determined Accord). The primary audiences for this course are personnel at any level of government, representatives from non-governmental organizations, or representatives from private industry who desire to conduct a short tabletop continuity pandemic exercise (Determined Accord). Participants should be familiar with their agency/organization continuity and pandemic plans. Selection Criteria: Participation is open to Federal, state, local, territorial, and tribal government employees responsible for Continuity of Operations (COOP). |
IS0523 |
Resilient Accord-Exercising Continuity Plans for Cyber Incidents |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
3.0 |
Emergency Management |
Planning |
|
Protect, Respond, Mitigation |
EMI |
The purpose of the Resilient Accord Workshop is to increase Federal department and agency, state, local, territorial, and tribal jurisdictional Continuity of Operations awareness and discuss how to execute continuity operations resulting from a cyber security event. Upon completion of this workshop, participants should be able to do the following:- Define the importance of an increased organizational awareness of incorporating cyber security into continuity planning.
- Discuss how critical essential functions will continue through a cyber security emergency and the planning required to perform those functions.
- Review the essential elements of a viable continuity capability.
- Identify solutions or alternative actions to challenges, gaps, or vulnerabilities in organizational continuity plans and procedures.
Selection Criteria: This course is available to anyone involved in Continuity of Operations. |
IS0525 |
Guardian Accord Workshop |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
4.0 |
Emergency Management |
Planning |
|
Protect, Respond, Mitigation |
EMI |
The purpose of Guardian Accord Workshop is to increase Federal department and agencies, state, territorial, tribal, and local jurisdictions awareness about the importance of incorporating the specific risks of terrorism into continuity planning. Selection Criteria: Federal, state, territorial, local, and tribal government employees responsible for managing a Continuity of Operations Program |
IS0546.a |
Continuity of Operations Awareness |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
1.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Law Enforcement, Public Health, Public Works |
Planning |
|
Protect |
EMI |
This web-based course will provide all public sector employees with a fundamental understanding of Continuity of Operations (COOP), terms, objectives, and benefits to their organization. It gives a brief overview of the elements of a viable COOP capability. This awareness course provides information on how a COOP event might affect participants, their organizations, and their families, whether they are a member of their organization’s COOP team or not. Selection Criteria: Participation is open to Federal, state, local, territorial, and tribal government employees responsible for COOP. |
IS0547.a |
Introduction to Continuity of Operations |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
2.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Law Enforcement, Public Health, Public Works |
Planning |
|
Protect |
EMI |
This web-based course is designed for a broad Federal audience--from senior managers to those directly involved in the Continuity of Operations (COOP) planning effort. The course provides a working knowledge of the COOP guidance. The course also provides activities to enhance participants’ COOP Programs. Selection Criteria: Participation is open to Federal, state, local, territorial, and tribal government employees responsible for COOP. |
IS0554 |
Emergency Planning for Public Works |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
3.0 |
Emergency Management, Public Works, Transportation |
Planning, Risk and Disaster Resilience Assessment, Threats and Hazard Identification |
|
Common |
EMI |
This course explains how public works prepares and plans for emergencies. Selection Criteria: Public works professionals, urban planners, local government officials, and elected officials |
IS0556 |
Damage Assessment for Public Works |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
3.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Law Enforcement, Public Health, Public Works |
Planning, Risk and Disaster Resilience Assessment, Threats and Hazard Identification |
|
Respond, Recover |
EMI |
This course will build local capacity for damage assessment by enabling the development or refinement of a damage assessment program for the public works agency. Selection Criteria: Public works professionals, urban planners, local government officials, and elected officials |
IS0558 |
Public Works and Disaster Recovery |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
3.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Law Enforcement, Public Health, Public Works |
Community Resilience, Economic Recovery, Environmental Response/Health and Safety, Infrastructure Systems, Intelligence and Information Sharing, Operational Coordination, Planning, Risk Management for Protection Programs and Activities |
|
Respond, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course will explain how public works is involved in disaster recovery. Selection Criteria: Public works professionals, urban planners, local government officials, and elected officials |
IS0559 |
Local Damage Assessment |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
2.0 |
Emergency Management |
Economic Recovery, Risk and Disaster Resilience Assessment |
|
Respond, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course provides information and resources that will enable participants to plan an effective damage assessment program and conduct rapid and effective damage assessments in order to save lives, protect property and the environment, and begin the process of recovery and mitigation. Selection Criteria: Local officials who are responsible for assessing, collecting, and reporting damages during and after any event that causes damage of private, public, and critical infrastructure |
IS0632.a |
Introduction to Debris Operations |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
2.0 |
Emergency Management |
Environmental Response/Health and Safety |
|
Recover |
EMI |
This course is designed to familiarize participants with general debris removal operations and identify critical debris operations issues. Selection Criteria: All audiences |
IS0634 |
Introduction to FEMA's Public Assistance Program |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
4.0 |
Emergency Management |
N/A - Training and Education |
|
Recover |
EMI |
This course is designed to familiarize participants with the Public Assistance (PA) Program and the steps in the PA process, as well as the documentation requirements. After completing the course, participants should: be familiar with the PA Program; identify the functional steps in the PA Program; and be familiar with the documentation requirements for the PA Program. Selection Criteria: All audiences |
IS0650.a |
Building Partnerships with Tribal Governments |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
10.0 |
Emergency Management |
Operational Coordination |
|
Common |
EMI |
This course provides non-tribal participants with the basic knowledge to build effective partnerships with tribal governments and to work in concert with them to protect native people and their property against all types of hazards. Throughout this course, tribal representatives speak about their history, their culture, their way of life, and how to develop good relationships with tribal communities. Selection Criteria: This course is available to anyone. |
IS0700.a |
National Incident Management System, An Introduction |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
3.0 |
Emergency Management |
Planning |
|
Common |
EMI |
This course provides a basic introduction to the National Incident Management System (NIMS). NIMS provides a consistent nationwide template to enable all government, private-sector, and non-governmental organizations to work together during domestic incidents. It provides training and resources for personnel who require a basic understanding of NIMS. It is not designed to replace Incident Command System or position-specific training. Selection Criteria: This course is intended for individuals with emergency management responsibilities including prevention, preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation. |
IS0702.a |
National Incident Management System Public Information Systems |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
3.0 |
Emergency Management |
Operational Coordination |
|
Common |
EMI |
The public information systems described in National Incident Management System (NIMS) are designed to effectively manage public information at an incident, regardless of the size and complexity of the situation or the number of entities involved in the response. The goal of this course is to facilitate NIMS compliance by providing participants with the basic information and tools that they need to apply the NIMS public information systems and protocols during incident management. Selection Criteria: This course is designed for local and state public information officers. |
IS0703.a |
National Incident Management System Resource Management |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
3.0 |
Emergency Management |
Public Health, Healthcare, and Emergency Medical Services |
|
Respond |
EMI |
This course introduces resource management as described in the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and shows how systems for managing resources can be used to improve incident response. The course includes examples of best practices, lessons learned, and job aids to assist the participant in planning for resource management. Selection Criteria: This course is designed for Federal, state, tribal, and local emergency managers; first responders, including incident commanders from all emergency management disciplines; private industry personnel responsible for coordination activities during a disaster; and voluntary agency personnel. |
MGT-300 |
Field Force Command and Planning |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
CDP |
24.0 |
Law Enforcement |
Environmental Response/Health and Safety, Infrastructure Systems, Intelligence and Information Sharing, Interdiction and Disruption, On-scene Security, Protection, and Law Enforcement, Operational Communications, Operational Coordination, Physical Protective Measures, Public Information and Warning, Risk Management for Protection Programs and Activities, Situational Assessment |
Law Enforcement Preparedness and Response |
Protect, Respond, Recover, Mitigation |
CDP |
The Field Force Command and Planning training program is a three-day course that prepares the management level student to serve as a member of an incident management team during a civil action or disorder. The course provides instruction on incident management, incorporating preplanning considerations and other responsibilities of management level responders. Students are trained on how to develop a local Incident Action Plan (IAP) for a civil action or disorder and implement response actions from the management level. The course culminates with an application-level tabletop exercise in which students use knowledge and skills developed in the previous sessions to plan for and command resources at the incident site. |
IS0775 |
Emergency Operations Center Management and Operations |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
4.0 |
Emergency Management |
Planning |
|
Respond, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course describes the role, design, and functions of Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs) and their relationships as components of a Multi-Agency Coordination System (MACS). The course contains disaster-related examples, activities, and case studies that relate to EOCs and MACS at the Federal, state, and local levels of government. Selection Criteria: Federal, state, local, and tribal emergency managers; first responders to include incident commanders from all emergency management disciplines; private industry personnel responsible for coordination activities during a disaster; and Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster personnel |
IS0800.b |
National Response Framework, An Introduction |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
3.0 |
Emergency Management |
Operational Coordination |
|
Respond |
EMI |
This course introduces participants to the concepts and principles of the National Response Framework (NRF). Selection Criteria: This course is available to anyone. |
IS0822 |
Fundamentals of Management and Support Coordination of Federal Disaster Operations |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
4.0 |
Emergency Management |
Operational Coordination |
|
Respond, Recover |
EMI |
This course is designed to provide the fundamental knowledge for FEMA and other Federal emergency management personnel to assist with disaster operations with incident management or support roles. The course content is based upon FEMA’s authorities and doctrine. This awareness-level course provides the learner a good starting point to further training in his/her specific FQS position. Selection Criteria: All FEMA employees who are assigned to a FEMA Qualification System position in incident management or incident support |
IS0870.a |
Dams Sector: Crisis Management |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
2.0 |
Emergency Management |
Planning |
|
Protect |
EMI |
This is the first course in the Dams Sector web-based training series. The purpose of this series of courses is to provide owners and operators with information pertaining to security awareness, protective measures, and crisis management. This course addresses crisis management activities as an important component of an overall risk management program and provides dam and levee stakeholders with recommendations to assist in the development of various plans focused on enhancing preparedness, protection, recovery, and resilience capabilities. The training course describes the purpose and basic elements of emergency action plans, recovery plans, and continuity plans; and addresses the basic elements of an effective exercise program. Selection Criteria: All Dams Sector facility owners and operators, with emphasis on owners and operators seeking the fundamentals of the crisis management elements of a risk management program |
IS0871.a |
Dams Sector: Security Awareness |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
2.0 |
Emergency Management |
Threats and Hazard Identification |
|
Prevent |
EMI |
Dams Sector: Security Awareness is the second course in the Dams Sector web-based training series. The purpose of this series of courses is to provide owners and operators with information pertaining to security awareness, protective measures, and crisis management. This course explains how security awareness is an important component of an overall risk management program. In addition, it provides owners and operators with information that assists in identifying security concerns, coordinating proper response, and establishing effective partnerships with local law enforcement and first responders. Selection Criteria: All Dams Sector facility owners and operators, with emphasis on owners and operators seeking the fundamentals of the crisis management elements of a risk management program |
IS0872.a |
Dams Sector: Protective Measures |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
2.0 |
Emergency Management |
Risk and Disaster Resilience Assessment |
|
Protect |
EMI |
Dams Sector: Protective Measures is the third course in the Dams Sector web-based training series. The purpose of this series of courses is to provide owners and operators with information pertaining to security awareness, protective measures, and crisis management. This course provides owners and operators with information regarding protective programs used to reduce and manage risk within the Dams Sector. Selection Criteria: All Dams Sector facility owners and operators, with emphasis on owners and operators seeking the fundamentals of the crisis management elements of a risk management Program |
IS0890.a |
Introduction to the Interagency Security Committee |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
1.0 |
Emergency Management |
Access Control and Identity Verification |
|
Protect |
EMI |
This is the first course in the Interagency Security Committee (ISC) web-based training series. The purpose of this series of courses is to provide Federal facility security professionals, engineers, building owners, construction contractors, architects, and the general public with basic information pertaining to the ISC and its facility security standards, processes, and practices. |
IS0891 |
Facility Security Level Determinations for Federal Facilities |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
1.0 |
Emergency Management |
Access Control and Identity Verification |
|
Protect |
EMI |
This is the second course in the Interagency Security Committee (ISC) web-based training series. This course will provide Federal personnel with responsibilities for security-related policies, programs, projects, and/or operations for their department or agency with an overview of the process to determine the Facility Security Level (FSL) for a Federal facility. Selection Criteria: This course is available to anyone. |
IS0892 |
Physical Security Criteria for Federal Facilities |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
2.0 |
Emergency Management |
Access Control and Identity Verification |
|
Protect |
EMI |
This is the third course in the Interagency Security Committee (ISC) web-based training series. It provides an introduction to how the ISC Physical Security Criteria for Federal Facilities Standard establishes a baseline set of physical security measures to be applied to all non-military Federal facilities. The course also provides an understanding of the framework for the customization of security measures to address unique risks faced at each facility. Selection Criteria: This course is available to anyone. |
IS0893 |
Facility Security Committees |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
1.0 |
Emergency Management |
Operational Coordination |
|
Common |
EMI |
This course has been developed by the Department of Homeland Security’s Interagency Security Committee and is being hosted by EMI. All questions or comments about this course should be directed to the following e-mail address: ISCAccess@dhs.gov. This course will provide Federal personnel with an overview of Facility Security Committees (FSCs), including: their members, roles, and responsibilities, and the policies and procedures for FSC operations and decision-making. Selection Criteria: This course is availble to anyone. |
IS0906 |
Workplace Security Awareness |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
1.0 |
Citizen/Community Volunteer |
On-scene Security, Protection, and Law Enforcement, Risk Management for Protection Programs and Activities, Threats and Hazard Identification |
|
Protect, Respond, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course provides guidance to individuals and organizations on how to improve workplace security. Selection Criteria: Staff at Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources (CIKR) locations |
IS0907 |
Active Shooter: What You Can Do |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
1.0 |
Emergency Management |
N/A - None |
|
Protect |
EMI |
An active shooter is an individual actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a confined and otherwise populated area. In most cases, active shooters use firearms and there is no pattern or method to their selection of victims. Active shooter situations are unpredictable and evolve quickly. All employees can help prevent and prepare for potential active shooter situations. This course provides guidance to individuals, including managers and employees, so that they can prepare to respond to an active shooter situation. This course is not written for law enforcement officers but for non-law enforcement employees. The material may provide law enforcement officers information on recommended actions for non-law enforcement employees to take should they be confronted with an active shooter situation. Selection Criteria: This course is available to anyone. |
MGT-310 |
Jurisdictional Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
TEEX |
16.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Public Works, Information Technology, Security and Safety, Search & Rescue, Transportation, Other |
Infrastructure Systems |
Critical Infrastructure Protection |
Common |
NTED |
The purpose of this course is to prepare participants to conduct a Jurisdictional Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA). Participants will identify threats and hazards of jurisdictional concern, give those threats and hazards context, establish capability targets, and determine how to apply the THIRA results |
IS0908 |
Emergency Management for Senior Officials |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
1.0 |
Emergency Management |
Operational Communications, Operational Coordination |
|
Respond, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course introduces senior officials to the important role they play in emergency management. The responsibility for preparing for, responding to, and recovering from incidents, both natural and manmade, begins at the local level—with individuals and public officials in the county, city, or town affected by the incident. This course presents simple steps officials can take to become acquainted with their emergency management role, authorities, and team members. The course includes video presentations sharing lessons learned from officials of the city of Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. Selection Criteria: Senior officials, including mayors, city managers, and county managers |
IS0909 |
Community Preparedness: Implementing Simple Activities for Everyone |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
1.0 |
Emergency Management |
Operational Coordination, Planning |
|
Common |
EMI |
Community members are the key to our Nation’s preparedness and resilience. As such, we need to:- Support the development of prepared, vigilant, and engaged communities.
- Foster strategic partnerships among:
- The private sector;
- Non-governmental organizations;
- Foundations;
- Community-based organizations.
This course presents a model program for community preparedness. In addition, it includes 16 Preparedness Modules ranging from 20 to 90 minutes that can be delivered to community groups. The modules (available in English and Spanish) provide information and activities on: - Creating a no-cost or low-cost disaster kit.
- Developing a communications plan.
- Establishing a personal support network.
- Planning for and practicing an evacuation.
- Staying safe when evacuation is not an option.
- Practicing your disaster plan.
- Identifying and reducing home hazards.
- Identifying and reducing fire risks.
- Using a fire extinguisher.
- Implementing simple risk-reduction (mitigation) measures.
- Protecting important items and documents.
- Taking care of pets and service animals during a disaster.
- Starting a “Stay Healthy” Kit and plan.
- Preparing for utility outages.
- Planning for recovery from disaster.
- Understanding emergency management and response roles and getting involved.
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IS0912 |
Retail Security Awareness: Understanding the Hidden Hazards |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
0.75 |
Emergency Management |
Intelligence and Information Sharing, Physical Protective Measures, Screening, Search, and Detection |
|
Prevent, Protect |
EMI |
This course will make persons involved in commercial retail operations aware of the actions they can take to identify and report suspicious purchases or thefts of products that actors could use in terrorist or other criminal activities. To achieve this goal, the course provides an overview of prevention steps aimed at identifying and monitoring high-risk inventory products and reporting suspicious activities to law enforcement agencies. Selection Criteria: This course is available to anyone. |
IS0913.a |
Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience: Achieving Results through Partnership and Collaboration |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
2.0 |
Emergency Management |
Long-term Vulnerability Reduction, Operational Communications, Operational Coordination, Planning |
|
Common |
EMI |
This course will make critical infrastructure employees and service providers aware of actions they can take to detect and report suspicious activities associated with hostile surveillance. To achieve this goal, the course provides an overview of surveillance activities and the indicators associated with them, as well as the actions that employees and service providers can take to report potential surveillance incidents. Selection Criteria: The course is available to anyone. |
IS0914 |
Surveillance Awareness: What You Can Do |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
1.0 |
Emergency Management |
Screening, Search, and Detection |
|
Protect |
EMI |
This course introduces the skills and tools to effectively achieve results for critical infrastructure protection and resilience through partnership and collaboration. The course provides an overview of the elements of and processes to develop and sustain successful critical infrastructure protection partnerships. Selection Criteria: This course is available to anyone. |
IS0915 |
Protecting Critical Infrastructure Against Insider Threats |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
1.0 |
Emergency Management |
Risk Management for Protection Programs and Activities, Screening, Search, and Detection |
|
Protect |
EMI |
This course provides guidance to critical infrastructure employees and service providers on how to identify and take action against insider threats to critical infrastructure. |
IS0916 |
Critical Infrastructure Security: Theft and Diversion - What You Can Do |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
1.0 |
Emergency Management |
Infrastructure Systems, Physical Protective Measures, Screening, Search, and Detection |
|
Protect, Respond |
EMI |
This course introduces critical infrastructure personnel to the information they need and the resources available to them to identify threats and vulnerabilities to critical infrastructure from the theft and diversion of critical resources, raw materials, and products that can be used for criminal or terrorist activities. The course also identifies actions that participants can take to reduce or prevent theft and diversion. Selection Criteria: This course is designed for critical infrastructure personnel who: are responsible for the storage, sale, or transfer of materials or technologies of value; work at sites where products or raw materials are susceptible to theft or diversion, such as facilities covered under the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards regulations; and desire to heighten their awareness regarding theft or diversion vulnerabilities and countermeasures. |
IS0921.a |
Implementing Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience and Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Toolkit |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
3.0 |
Emergency Management |
Infrastructure Systems, Intelligence and Information Sharing, Risk and Disaster Resilience Assessment, Risk Management for Protection Programs and Activities, Risk Management for Protection Programs and Activities |
|
Prevent, Protect, Respond, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course introduces those with critical infrastructure duties and responsibilities at the state, local, tribal, and territorial levels to the information they need and the resources available to them in the execution of the mission to secure and improve resilience in the Nation’s critical infrastructure. Selection Criteria: This course is designed for all individuals with critical infrastructure protection responsibilities. |
IS0922 |
Applications of GIS for Emergency Management |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
3.0 |
Emergency Management |
N/A - Training and Education |
|
Respond, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
This hands-on course is designed to empower emergency managers, planners, engineers, public safety professionals, and others with the skills needed to visualize, query, and analyze information related to disaster mitigation, response, recovery, and risk management using ArcGIS, the application on which Hazus-MH is based. The course provides a solid foundation of basic skills for new ArcGIS users as well as an exploration of the many powerful tools for managing, visualizing, and analyzing information that ArcGIS and its many extensions make available. Selection Criteria: This course is intended for Federal, state, local, and tribal emergency managers; state, local, and tribal GIS specialists responsible for risk assessment activities; regional personnel responsible for mitigation and response activities; other Federal agencies with a need to conduct risk assessment; and state, local, and tribal planners. |
IS2900 |
National Disaster Recovery Framework (NDRF) Overview |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
2.0 |
Emergency Management |
Community Resilience, Economic Recovery, Health and Social Services, Housing, Infrastructure Systems, Natural and Cultural Resources, Operational Communications, Operational Coordination, Planning, Public Information and Warning |
|
Respond, Recover |
EMI |
The National Disaster Recovery Framework (NDRF), developed in conformance with Presidential Policy Directive-8, outlines the basis for a national approach to disaster recovery. The NDRF defines how we will work together to best meet the needs of individuals, families, communities and states in their ongoing efforts to prevent, protect, mitigate, respond to and recover from any disaster event. This Independent Study course provides a foundation for understanding the concepts and principles of the NDRF in support of the National Preparedness Goal of: “A secure and resilient Nation with the capabilities required across the whole community to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from the threats and hazards that pose the greatest risk.” Selection Criteria: This course is available to anyone. |
K0146 |
HSEEP Basic Course |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
16.0 |
Emergency Management |
N/A - Exercises |
|
Common |
EMI |
This is an intermediate-level course that provides a comprehensive overview of exercise design along with practical skill development in accordance with the Homeland Security Exercise Evaluation Program (HSEEP) Doctrine. This course uses activities that will give participants an opportunity to interact with many of the templates and other materials that are provided by the National Exercise Division to ensure exercises are conducted in a consistent manner. Selection Criteria: The program audience includes personnel from emergency management, emergency medical services, fire, law enforcement, government administrative, hazardous materials, health care, public health, public safety communications, public works, or any emergency management or response personnel who may have the opportunity to serve as part of an Exercise Development Team or a subsection of the same (i.e., evaluator, After-Action Report Writing Team, etc.) |
L0146 |
Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program Training Course |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
EMI |
16.0 |
Emergency Management |
N/A - Exercises |
|
Common |
EMI |
This is an intermediate-level course that provides a comprehensive overview of exercise design along with practical skill development in accordance with the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) Doctrine. This course uses activities that will give participants an opportunity to interact with many of the templates and other materials that are provided by the National Exercise Division to ensure exercises are conducted in a consistent manner. Selection Criteria: The program audience includes personnel from emergency management, emergency medical services, fire, law enforcement, government administrative, hazardous materials, healthcare, public health, public safety communications, public works, or any emergency management or response personnel who may have the opportunity to serve as part of an Exercise Development Team or a subsection of the same (i.e., evaluator, After-Action Report Writing Team, etc.) |
L0260 |
Dam Security and Protection Technical Seminar |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
EMI |
12.0 |
Emergency Management |
Community Resilience |
|
Protect, Respond |
EMI |
This seminar presents information on the fundamental aspects of security and protection concepts for dams and waterways, and how these can have a substantial impact on the severity of consequences, or even prevent an incident from occurring entirely. This seminar provides a foundation for effective security and protection programs and is designed to be practical and provide adequate support for implementation of learned objectives outside the classroom. Selection Criteria: The audience for this course is limited to dam owners, professional staff of dam safety and security programs, and emergency managers at the Federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial levels, as well as dam safety, dam security, and incident management personnel from the private sector. CECs: 6 (PARALLEL) |
L0261 |
Consequences of Dam Failure |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
EMI |
12.5 |
Emergency Management |
N/A - Training and Education |
|
Mitigation |
EMI |
This course provides dam owners, emergency managers, and other relevant stakeholders with information needed to define and estimate consequences for dam failure scenarios. The course will provide participants with an overview and description of current consequence estimation methodologies, including information on the technical capability and resource requirements for each. The course will highlight the importance of defining dam failure scenarios and assessing consequences through the presentation of case studies. The full range of social, institutional, and environmental consequences will be addressed during the course, including focus on direct and indirect economic consequences and loss-of-life estimation. Specific instructions and detailed examples for computing economic and loss-of-life consequences will be provided for some of the more commonly used procedures and methodologies. Participants will be provided with the concepts of how consequence assessment is an important part of risk management strategies, how to establish initial priorities using consequence data, and how consequence estimation plays an important role in emergency preparedness efforts.Selection Criteria: The audience for this course is limited to dam owners, professional staff of dam safety and security programs, and emergency managers at the Federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial levels, as well as dam safety, dam security, and incident management personnel from the private sector. CECs: 12 (CORE) |
L0299 |
Risk MAP Process and Tools |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
EMI |
4.0 |
Emergency Management |
N/A - Training and Education |
|
Mitigation |
EMI |
This course is designed to enable participants to define and describe Risk MAP; identify the purpose and scope of the Risk MAP process and tools; describe the roles of Federal, state, and local users in producing and delivering Risk Map; describe Risk MAP decision-making tools; and identify Risk MAP resources. Selection Criteria: Federal, state, local, or tribal floodplain managers |
L0320 |
Hurricane Preparedness for Decision-Makers-State Specific |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
EMI |
21.0 |
Emergency Management |
Operational Coordination, Public Information and Warning, Situational Assessment |
|
Protect, Respond |
EMI |
This course, conducted onsite at state locations, instructs state and local emergency managers/planners on how to plan for and make decisions to implement and execute protective actions from hurricanes, particularly hurricane evacuations. Participants receive comprehensive instruction from National Hurricane Center (NHC) Specialists on how to use hurricane forecasts and other NHC products to determine who and when they must evacuate from various types of approaching hurricanes. This includes how to interpret and use the Sea, Lake, and Overland Surge from Hurricanes numerical storm surge model to perform the hurricane hazard analysis of their coastal jurisdiction. The course then provides instruction from FEMA and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Specialists on using data from their state and local Hurricane Evacuation Studies (HES) to formulate local evacuation plans. In addition, the course provides hands-on instruction on the use of the HURREVAC computer software decision-support tool for determining the optimum timing of their evacuation decisions and evacuation orders. The course includes a demonstration of how the NHC Specialists track and forecast hurricanes and their potential impacts. The final course activity is a hurricane exercise to practice the tools and techniques presented in the course. Selection Criteria: The state sponsoring the training selects the attendees that represent the target audience. |
L0324 |
Hurricane Preparedness for Decision-Makers |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
EMI |
26.5 |
Emergency Management |
Operational Coordination, Public Information and Warning |
|
Protect, Respond |
EMI |
This course, held at the National Hurricane Center (NHC) in Miami, Florida, instructs emergency managers on how to plan for and make decisions to implement and execute protective actions from hurricanes, particularly hurricane evacuations. Participants receive comprehensive instruction from NHC Specialists on how to use hurricane forecasts and other NHC products to determine who and when they must evacuate from various types of approaching hurricanes. This includes how to interpret and use the Sea, Lake, and Overland Surge from Hurricanes (SLOSH) numerical storm surge model to perform the hurricane Hazard Analysis of their coastal jurisdiction. The course then provides instruction from FEMA and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Specialists on using data from their state and local Hurricane Evacuation Studies (HES) to formulate local evacuation plans. In addition, the course provides hands-on instruction on the use of the HURREVAC computer software decision-support tool for determining the optimum timing of their evacuation decisions and evacuation orders. The course includes a behind-the-scenes tour of the NHC and a demonstration of how the NHC Specialists track and forecast hurricanes and their potential impacts. The final course activity is a hurricane exercise to practice the tools and techniques presented in the course. Selection Criteria: The course is designed for: - State and coastal local emergency managers that have hurricane evacuation decision-making authority.
- Elected officials that have hurricane evacuation decision-making authority.
- Hurricane evacuation planners and operations officers who have direct responsibilities for evacuation decision-making during a hurricane.
Participants will be selected based on their jurisdiction and responsibilities. To participate, all applicants must serve coastal communities. Applications from inland communities will not be accepted. |
L0363 |
Multi-Hazard Emergency Management for Higher Education |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
EMI |
21.0 |
Emergency Management |
Operational Coordination |
|
Mitigation |
EMI |
This 3-day course provides institutions of higher education with the knowledge and planning strategies to better protect lives, property, and operations within the context of comprehensive emergency management by using the Incident Command System to develop and implement an Emergency Operations Plan (EOP). Selection Criteria: Individuals that are part of an emergency management team at institutions of higher education and their disaster partners. Positions may include community first responders, law enforcement/SRO, fire/emergency medical services (EMS)/public health, office of emergency management college/university officials, college administrator (president, vice president, provost, dean, etc.), office of emergency management/planning official, risk manager, public information officer, security officer, environmental safety officer, or public safety chief, office of facilities management official, food/dining services director, health services or counseling services representative or psychologist, faculty representative, student affairs representative |
MGT-312 |
Senior Officials Workshop for All Hazards Preparedness |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
TEEX |
6.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Public Works, Security and Safety, Transportation |
Planning |
Emergency Management Leadership |
|
NTED |
This workshop is for local jurisdiction elected and appointed senior officials. Its purpose is to provide a forum to discuss strategic and executive-level issues related to disaster preparedness, share proven strategies and best practices, and enhance coordination among officials responsible for emergency response to a disaster. Participants receive an Executive Handbook outlining the emergency management framework (protection, preparedness, response, and recovery phases), as well as other key senior level issues and discussions topics. |
L0552 |
Continuity of Operations for Tribal Governments |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
EMI |
12.0 |
Emergency Management |
Infrastructure Systems |
|
Prevent, Protect, Respond, Mitigation |
EMI |
This 2-day course provides tribal representatives with an understanding of how to develop and implement a Continuity of Operations Program to ensure continuity of community essential functions across a wide range of emergencies and events. Topics include legal basis for continuity, continuity planning, determining essential functions, vital records management, and pandemic flu implications for continuity operations. Selection Criteria: The primary audience is tribal leaders, tribal emergency managers, and tribal community response personnel. This course is only offered as an offsite delivery. Delivery must be requested through the EMI Preparedness Branch. |
L0583 |
Emergency Management Overview for Tribal Leaders |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
EMI |
4.0 |
Emergency Management |
Community Resilience, Planning |
|
Respond, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
This 4-hour course will provide elected and appointed tribal officials with the knowledge and skills necessary to prepare their communities to respond to and recover from incidents and help tribal leaders understand how effective emergency management can improve the sustainability of their tribal community and better protect tribal citizens, lands, culture, and sovereignty. Selection Criteria: Tribal elected officials; tribal council members; tribal chairs, presidents, governors, principal chiefs, and appointed officials |
L0675 |
Basic Interagency Logistics |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
EMI |
20.5 |
Emergency Management |
Logistics and Supply Chain Management |
|
Respond, Recover |
EMI |
This basic Interagency Logistics (IL) course is conducted seminar-style and familiarizes participants with IL concepts of planning and response. The course facilitates discussion on key interagency (whole community) logistics concepts of operation. Selection Criteria: Participants should be mid-to-senior-level logistics/emergency managers from organizations such as DHS, or other Federal, state, local, tribal, territorial agencies and the Military Services (Active, Guard, Reserve) to include Military Officers (O-4 through O-6), Warrant Officers (W-3 through W-5), Senior Non-Commissioned Officers (E-7 through E-9), or Federal Civilians (GS-13 through GS-15 or equivalent). Civilians from non-governmental and volunteer agencies are also invited to attend. Those not falling into one of the above categories, but may benefit from, or contribute, to this seminar-style forum may attend, with Governor’s Office of Emergency Services approval. |
L0713 |
Introduction to FEMA Office of Chief Counsel Field Operations |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
EMI |
32.0 |
Emergency Management |
Operational Coordination |
|
Respond, Recover |
EMI |
This course provides new FEMA legal staff with the skills required to provide effective legal support during response and recovery operations. After completion of this course, participants will have a basic understanding of FEMA’s statutory and regulatory framework, fiscal and grant management law, the interface between FEMA Headquarters Office of Chief Counsel (OCC) and field operations, and the roles and responsibilities of the field legal staff. They will have a basic knowledge of substantive topics including disaster declarations and response operations focusing on Federal agency authorities; coordination of Federal, state, local, tribal, and voluntary agency support; mission assignments; grant assistance for emergency protective measures; records requests (Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act); and recovery operations focusing on public assistance, individual assistance, and hazard mitigation. In addition, they will receive instruction on providing legal advice under disaster conditions (Advice in Crisis). Selection Criteria: FEMA OCC staff |
L0812 |
FEMA Chief and Advisory Staff Support Section Incident Support Course |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
EMI |
6.0 |
Emergency Management |
Operational Coordination |
|
Respond, Recover |
EMI |
This course will train FEMA Incident Support (IS) staff on the Chief and Advisory Staff Section processes, roles, and interactions that occur at and among the National Response Coordination Center and/or Regional Response Coordination Centers. This course builds on the concepts and principles covered in L0820, Fundamentals of Incident Response. At the completion of this course, the IS Chief and Advisory Staff will enhance their ability to function in their specific roles to support national and regional requirements. Selection Criteria: All IS (Incident Support) employees and other agency representatives who will serve as Chief and Advisory Staff personnel or are preparing for such a role with the NRCC/RRCC. |
L0814 |
FEMA Situational Awareness Section Incident Support Course |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
EMI |
11.0 |
Emergency Management |
Operational Communications, Operational Coordination, Situational Assessment |
|
Respond, Recover |
EMI |
This course will train FEMA Incident Support staff on the Situational Awareness Section (SAS) processes, roles, and interactions that occur at and among the National Response Coordination Center and/or Regional Response Coordination Centers. This course builds on the concepts and principles covered in L0820, Fundamentals of Incident Response. Selection Criteria: The target audience includes all FEMA IS employees serving as SAS personnel or preparing for an SAS role within the NRCC or RRCC. |
L0820 |
Fundamentals of Incident Response |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
EMI |
10.0 |
Emergency Management |
Operational Communications, Operational Coordination |
|
Protect, Respond, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course provides an overview of the FEMA Incident Support function, as well as foundational knowledge regarding the roles and responsibilities of the National Response Coordination Center (NRCC) and Regional Response Coordination Centers (RRCCs) in order to prepare FEMA personnel to assume incident support positions as part of the National Response Coordination Staff (NRCS) or Regional Response Coordination Staff (RRCS). |
V0001 |
Virtual Tabletop Exercise-Earthquake |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
4.0 |
Emergency Management |
Operational Coordination, Planning |
|
Respond, Recover |
EMI |
This Virtual Tabletop Exercise (VTTX) has an earthquake focus. Each VTTX involves key personnel discussing simulated scenarios in an informal setting, and can be used to assess policies, plans, procedures, and resources for the earthquake hazard (facilitated discussion on hazard and a tabletop exercise). Selection Criteria: Emergency management jurisdiction, organization, or agency |
V0002 |
Virtual Tabletop Exercise-Winter Storm |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
4.0 |
Emergency Management |
Mass Care Services, Operational Coordination, Planning, Public Information and Warning |
|
Respond, Recover |
EMI |
This Virtual Tabletop Exercise (VTTX) has a winter storm focus. Each VTTX involves key personnel discussing simulated scenarios in an informal setting, and can be used to assess policies, plans, procedures, and resources for the winter storm hazard (facilitated discussion on hazard and a tabletop exercise). Selection Criteria: Emergency management jurisdiction, organization, or agency |
V0003 |
Virtual Tabletop Exercise-Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives (CBRNE)-Explosive |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
4.0 |
Emergency Management |
Planning, Public Information and Warning |
|
Respond, Recover |
EMI |
This Virtual Tabletop Exercise (VTTX) has a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives (CBRNE)–Explosive focus. Each VTTX involves key personnel discussing simulated scenarios in an informal setting, and can be used to assess policies, plans, procedures, and resources for the CBRNE Explosive hazard (facilitated discussion on hazard and a tabletop exercise). Selection Criteria: Emergency management jurisdiction, organization, or agency |
V0005 |
Virtual Tabletop Exercise-Tornado |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
4.0 |
Emergency Management |
Operational Coordination, Planning, Public Information and Warning |
|
Respond, Recover |
EMI |
This Virtual Tabletop Exercise (VTTX) has a tornado focus. Each VTTX involves key personnel discussing simulated scenarios in an informal setting, and can be used to assess policies, plans, procedures, and resources for the tornado hazard (facilitated discussion on hazard and a tabletop exercise). Selection Criteria: Emergency management jurisdictions, organizations or agencies |
V0007 |
Virtual Tabletop Exercise-Flood |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
4.0 |
Emergency Management |
Operational Coordination, Planning, Public Information and Warning |
|
Respond, Recover |
EMI |
This Virtual Tabletop Exercise (VTTX) has a flood focus. Each VTTX involves key personnel discussing simulated scenarios in an informal setting, and can be used to assess policies, plans, procedures, and resources for the flood hazard (facilitated discussion on hazard and a tabletop exercise). Selection Criteria: Emergency management jurisdiction, organization, or agency |
V0009 |
Virtual Tabletop Exercise-Hurricane |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
4.0 |
Emergency Management |
Mass Care Services, Operational Coordination, Planning, Public Information and Warning |
|
Respond, Recover |
EMI |
This Virtual Tabletop Exercise (VTTX) has a hurricane focus. Each VTTX involves key personnel discussing simulated scenarios in an informal setting, and can be used to assess policies, plans, procedures, and resources for the hurricane hazard (facilitated discussion on hazard and a tabletop exercise). Selection Criteria: Emergency management jurisdiction, organization or agency |
V0015 |
Virtual Tabletop Exercise-Cyber Focus |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
4.0 |
Emergency Management |
Cybersecurity, Long-term Vulnerability Reduction, Planning, Public Information and Warning |
|
Protect, Respond, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
This Virtual Tabletop Exercise (VTTX) has a cyber focus. Each VTTX involves key personnel discussing simulated scenarios in an informal setting, and can be used to assess policies, plans, procedures, and resources for the cyber hazard (facilitated discussion on hazard and a tabletop exercise). |
V0025 |
Virtual Tabletop Exercise-Active Shooter, Public Building |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
4.0 |
Emergency Management |
Operational Coordination, Planning, Public Health, Healthcare, and Emergency Medical Services, Public Information and Warning |
|
Respond |
EMI |
This Virtual Tabletop Exercise (VTTX) has an active shooter, public focus. Each VTTX involves key personnel discussing simulated scenarios in an informal setting, and can be used to assess policies, plans, procedures, and resources for the active shooter, public hazard (facilitated discussion on hazard and a tabletop exercise). |
V0026 |
Virtual Tabletop Exercise-Agricultural, County Fair |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
4.0 |
Emergency Management |
Environmental Response/Health and Safety, Planning, Public Information and Warning, Risk Management for Protection Programs and Activities |
|
Respond, Recover |
EMI |
This Virtual Tabletop Exercise (VTTX) has an agricultural, county fair focus. Each VTTX involves key personnel discussing simulated scenarios in an informal setting, and can be used to assess policies, plans, procedures, and resources for the agricultural, county fair hazard (facilitated discussion on hazard and a tabletop exercise). |
V0027 |
Virtual Tabletop Exercise-Long Term Power Outtage |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
4.0 |
Emergency Management |
Operational Coordination, Planning, Public Information and Warning |
|
Respond, Recover |
EMI |
This Virtual Tabletop Exercise (VTTX) has a long-term power outage focus. Each VTTX involves key personnel discussing simulated scenarios in an informal setting, and can be used to assess policies, plans, procedures, and resources for the long-term power outage hazard (facilitated discussion on hazard and a tabletop exercise). |
MGT-314 |
Enhanced All-Hazards Incident Management/Unified Command |
Residential |
TEEX |
28.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Public Works, Agriculture, Animal Emergency Services, Citizen/Community Volunteer, Information Technology, Security and Safety, Search & Rescue, Transportation |
Community Resilience, Operational Communications, Operational Coordination, Planning, Public Information and Warning, Situational Assessment |
Incident Response |
Respond, Common, Mitigation |
NTED |
The Enhanced All-Hazards Incident Management/Unified Command course focuses on incident management skills, staff responsibilities, and the related situational awareness and decision-making skills using a computer-driven training simulation to offer a challenging decision-making environment in an all-hazards scenario. The course focuses on the Incident Command Post (ICP) and the key decision-making requirements within that response node. Participants learn from the cause and effects of incident decisions while working in an ICP using a simulated, notional jurisdiction. This course focuses on three primary processes: planning, resource management, and information management. There are four rigorous, computer-driven emergency response exercises designed to hone both individual and team-building decision-making and incident management skills. |
V0031 |
Virtual Tabletop Exercise-Haz Mat (Bakken Oil), Transportation (Rail) |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
4.0 |
Emergency Management |
Critical Transportation, Planning, Public Information and Warning, Supply Chain Integrity and Security |
|
Respond, Recover |
EMI |
This Virtual Tabletop Exercise (VTTX) has a HazMat (Bakken Oil), transportation (rail) focus. Each VTTX involves key personnel discussing simulated scenarios in an informal setting, and can be used to assess policies, plans, procedures, and resources for the designated hazard (facilitated discussion on hazard and a tabletop exercise). |
MGT-315 |
Critical Asset Risk Management |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
TEEX |
16.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Public Works, Information Technology, Security and Safety, Transportation, Other |
Infrastructure Systems |
Critical Infrastructure Protection |
Protect |
NTED |
The Critical Asset Risk Management course teaches participants how to apply all phases of the DHS/FEMA Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment process to specific jurisdictional critical infrastructure and key resources. Participants will learn methods to identify and prioritize risks from all hazards, assess vulnerabilities, estimate consequences, and use equipment, training, and exercises to mitigate risk. Multidisciplinary participant teams visit and assess facilities selected by the host jurisdiction and then determine risks, vulnerabilities, consequences, and mitigation options specific to their assigned site. Teams document their findings using a software assessment tool, develop an action plan, and present their results to the class. |
PER-328-W |
Situation Assessment for Complex Attacks (SAFCA) |
Online/Distance Learning |
FCC |
10.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement, Public Health, Search & Rescue |
Intelligence and Information Sharing, Interdiction and Disruption, On-scene Security, Protection, and Law Enforcement, Operational Communications, Operational Coordination, Situational Assessment, Threats and Hazard Identification |
Complex Attacks |
Respond |
NTED |
The SAFCA course is asynchronous, self-paced, web-based instruction designed to provide an education and training event for Emergency Services Sector first-line supervisors (e.g., corporals, sergeants, lieutenants, and the public and private sector safety and security equivalent) to recognize, report, and take appropriate actions for a complex attack. Considering that Emergency Services Sector first-line supervisors are typically among the first on the incident scene, the instructional goal for the SAFCA course is as follows: Emergency Services Sector first-line supervisors and their public and private sector equivalent will apply leadership, intelligence, communications, and situation assessment techniques in response to a complex attack consistent with current federal regulations, directives, plans, and policies (e.g., National Preparedness Goal (NPG), National Response Framework (NRF), National Incident Management System (NIMS), National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP), Presidential Policy Directive-8 (PPD-8), Presidential Policy Directive-21 (PPD-21). This course particularly focuses on the preparation and delivery of the situation assessment by first-arriving responders. It culminates with a web-based complex attack simulation in which students practice application of the situation assessment. The course is also enriched with videos and job aids for future reference. To register for this course go to: www.frederick.edu/em |
MGT-317 |
Disaster Management for Public Services |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
TEEX |
16.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Public Works, Citizen/Community Volunteer, Search & Rescue, Transportation, Other |
Infrastructure Systems |
Critical Infrastructure Protection |
|
NTED |
This course brings together those emergency management personnel from within a jurisdiction who would be required to prevent, manage, or react to a natural, technological, or civil disaster within their community. |
PER-250-W |
Emergency Response to Terrorism: Operations-Web-Based |
Online/Distance Learning |
IAFF |
1.5 |
Governmental Administrative, Health Care, Public Health, Public Works, Agriculture, Animal Emergency Services, Citizen/Community Volunteer, Search & Rescue |
Operational Coordination, Public Health, Healthcare, and Emergency Medical Services, Screening, Search, and Detection, Situational Assessment, Threats and Hazard Identification |
Terrorism Awareness and Response |
Common |
NTED |
The Emergency Response to Terrorism web-based training course Operations (ERT-WBT) is designed to be a prerequisite for the 16-hr. Emergency Response to Terrorism: Operations (ERT: Ops) and the 8-hr. Emergency Response to Terrorism: Operations Refresher (ERT: Ops-C) program. This course provides a blended approach to the program deliveries, providing a review of the basic knowledge described in NFPA®472, Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents, 2013 edition, Chapters 4 and 5 and enables more efficient use of the time spent in the instructor-led courses. It provides a review of recent events and current trends in terrorism, the types of WMD attacks and how they differ from other hazardous materials incidents, assessing the vulnerability of locations and potential targets and the different terrorists and terrorist groups. |
MGT-318 |
Public Information in an All-Hazards Incident |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
TEEX |
16.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Safety Communications, Public Works, Information Technology, Other |
Community Resilience, Health and Social Services, Infrastructure Systems, Intelligence and Information Sharing, On-scene Security, Protection, and Law Enforcement, Operational Communications, Operational Coordination, Planning, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Public Information and Warning, Situational Assessment, Threats and Hazard Identification |
Public Communications |
Prevent, Protect, Respond, Recover, Common |
NTED |
This course examines the role of public information in Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD), terrorist, and all-hazards incident management and provides practical training in crisis communication techniques. In a major incident, it is of critical importance that community leaders, incident managers, and public information officers are prepared to communicate with the public through traditional and social media. This course focuses on the role of public information in WMD, terrorism, or all-hazards incident management; the information needs of the press and public in a crisis; and strategies for planning, conducting, and managing the crisis public information effort. The intended audience is the individuals within a jurisdiction whose duties may require them to interface with news media during their community’s response to a WMD, terrorism, or all-hazards incident. Course participants who would benefit from this training include a jurisdiction’s key elected officials, public information officers, key department heads, key public health and medical personnel, first responders, and emergency management officials from both the public and private sectors. |
MGT-319 |
Mass Prophylaxis Preparedness and Planning |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
TEEX |
16.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Citizen/Community Volunteer, Other |
Community Resilience, Environmental Response/Health and Safety, Fatality Management Services, Health and Social Services, Infrastructure Systems, Intelligence and Information Sharing, Long-term Vulnerability Reduction, Mass Care Services, On-scene Security, Protection, and Law Enforcement, Operational Communications, Operational Coordination, Physical Protective Measures, Planning, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Public Health, Healthcare, and Emergency Medical Services, Risk and Disaster Resilience Assessment, Risk Management for Protection Programs and Activities, Situational Assessment, Supply Chain Integrity and Security, Threats and Hazard Identification |
Mass Casualty Care/Medical Readiness |
Prevent, Protect, Respond, Recover |
NTED |
The Mass Prophylaxis Preparedness and Planning course is a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) certified course intended for the full spectrum of participants within a community—from volunteers to highly trained, skilled professionals. This course is a two-day workshop and facilitated discussion that covers the roles played by each of the following in distributing resources during a public health emergency: the Center for Disease Control’s Division of Strategic National Stockpile; the state, territory, or tribal nation; and the local jurisdiction. |
AWR-330 |
Incorporating Whole Community Inclusive Planning into the Emergency Management Process |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
BCFS |
6.5 |
Emergency Management, Governmental Administrative, Citizen/Community Volunteer, Other |
Community Resilience, Critical Transportation, Economic Recovery, Housing, Infrastructure Systems, Long-term Vulnerability Reduction, Mass Care Services, Operational Communications, Planning, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Public Information and Warning, Risk and Disaster Resilience Assessment, Situational Assessment, Threats and Hazard Identification |
Whole Community Inclusive Planning |
Protect, Respond, Recover, Common, Mitigation |
NTED |
This is a one day, mobile training course designed to increase the understanding of emergency managers, planners, and other stakeholders on comprehensive emergency management planning using a whole community approach. Participants will become familiar with whole community inclusive principles, learn the importance of identifying and integrating community strengths into the planning process, study ways of engaging and empowering community stakeholders, and learn to recognize the significance of whole community planning in building local and national resilience. The course places a strong emphasis on identifying and engaging all parts of the community, particularly groups historically underrepresented in civic governance. |
PER-334 |
Search and Rescue in Community Disasters |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
TEEX |
12.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Public Works, Agriculture, Animal Emergency Services, Citizen/Community Volunteer, Information Technology, Security and Safety, Search & Rescue, Transportation, Other, Education |
Community Resilience, Planning, Situational Assessment |
Citizen Preparedness and Participation |
Protect, Respond, Common, Mitigation |
NTED |
The Search and Rescue in Community Disasters course is designed to provide training for community members to safely conduct search and light rescue response to aid their family and neighbors in the immediate aftermath of a natural catastrophe, technological accident, or human-caused incidents. The course is intended for members of the whole community and draws on information and lessons learned from a variety of disaster incidents such as hurricanes, tornados, and man-made events for discussion points. Hands-on training is used to demonstrate best practices for effective search and light rescue, which can be used in both residential and commercial environments. |
PER-256 |
Comprehensive Cyberterrorism Defense (CCD) |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
UTSA |
36.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Public Works, Information Technology, Security and Safety, Search & Rescue, Transportation |
Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Systems, On-scene Security, Protection, and Law Enforcement |
Cyber Security |
Prevent, Protect, Respond, Recover, Mitigation |
NTED |
Developed and delivered by the Criminal Justice Institute (CJI) and sponsored by the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), CCD is combination of instructor led classroom lecture and hands-on computer lab applications provides participants with the expertise necessary to defend data and communication networks from cyberterrorism events. Course participants are introduced to cyber-defense tools that will assist them in monitoring their computer networks and implementing cybersecurity measures to prevent or greatly reduce the risk of a cyber-based attack against our nation’s critical cyber-infrastructure. |
PER-257 |
Cyberterrorism First Responder (CFR) |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
UTSA |
36.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Public Works, Information Technology, Security and Safety, Search & Rescue, Transportation |
Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Systems, On-scene Security, Protection, and Law Enforcement |
Cyber Security |
Prevent, Protect, Respond, Recover, Mitigation |
NTED |
Developed and delivered by the Criminal Justice Institute (CJI) and sponsored by the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), CFR focuses on emergency response to a cyber-attack that has crippled or disabled critical cyber-infrastructure. CFR combines instructor led classroom lecture with hands-on computer lab applications to prepare first responders to effectively counter a cyber-attack and restore critical infrastructure as quickly and efficiently as possible. Course participants are trained to use cyberterrorism response tools against real world simulated cyber-attacks, and learn the proper steps of incident response to include incident assessment, detection and analysis, and the containing, eradicating, and recovering process from a system or network-based attack. |
AWR-313 |
Homemade Explosives: Awareness, Recognition, and Response |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
NMT |
8.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Public Works, Agriculture, Animal Emergency Services, Search & Rescue, Transportation |
Interdiction and Disruption, Long-term Vulnerability Reduction, On-scene Security, Protection, and Law Enforcement, Physical Protective Measures, Public Information and Warning, Situational Assessment, Threats and Hazard Identification, Threats and Hazard Identification |
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Prevent |
NTED |
This awareness level mobile course addresses some of the major considerations a jusidiction is required to answer when creating plans, procedures, and tactics to prevent and respond to homemade explosive incidents. |
MGT-323 |
Instructor Development Workshop |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
LSU |
24.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Public Works, Agriculture, Animal Emergency Services, Citizen/Community Volunteer, Information Technology, Security and Safety, Search & Rescue, Transportation, Other |
Planning |
Emergency Management Leadership |
Common |
NTED |
This course primarily serves to give insight into adult education and to improve the instructional skills and styles of experienced instructors. The course focuses on best teaching and training practices, and it enhances understanding of instructional competencies set by the International Board for Standards for Training, Performance, and Instruction (IBSTPI). Emphasis is placed on the active, learner-centered style of delivery and student experience. The course includes problem-based training and concentrates on providing performance, technical, and higher-level skills instruction. |
MGT-324 |
Campus Emergencies Prevention, Response, and Recovery |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
LSU |
16.0 |
Emergency Management, Law Enforcement, Public Safety Communications, Other |
Access Control and Identity Verification, Community Resilience, Critical Transportation, Cybersecurity, Economic Recovery, Environmental Response/Health and Safety, Forensics and Attribution, Health and Social Services, Housing, Infrastructure Systems, Intelligence and Information Sharing, Interdiction and Disruption |
Emergency Management Leadership |
Prevent, Protect, Respond, Recover, Common |
NTED |
This two-day course provides campus leaders; faculty governance; student governance; campus law enforcement and security departments; campus health, medical, and mental health services; campus public affairs; jurisdictional law enforcement and public safety agencies; and jurisdictional public information officers with an understanding and ability to navigate difficult aspects of dealing with campus emergencies—either natural events or human-caused events including acts of violence. The course consists of small, problem-based, integrated group activities that require a coordinated, integrated approach to solve. Through tabletop scenarios, course participants will observe a developing incident and respond in a manner consistent with currently established campus and jurisdictional emergency operations procedures. Successfully preventing, deterring, responding to, and recovering from incidents in the campus community depend upon campus and community leaders recognizing the importance of an integrated approach beforehand. This holistic approach must recognize that successful nationally accepted emergency management principles used during responses to high-consequence events also can and will work when dealing with campus emergencies. Recent national events have demonstrated that campuses are not exempt from dealing with crises.
As these threats and hazards have increased and evolved, the US government has expanded its support of initiatives to prepare federal, state, tribal, and local law enforcement personnel, in conjunction with the collegiate community, to use an all-hazards approach when dealing with campus emergencies. This class is designed to address campus emergencies associated with a spontaneous event requiring the attention of college and campus officials, emergency responders, elected officials, and other community stakeholders. The class consists of nine modules. These modules include classroom instruction, facilitated discussions, and practical activities involving scenario-driven problems intended to facilitate discussion and decision making. |
MGT-335 |
Event Security Planning for Public Safety Professionals |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
RDPC |
16.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Law Enforcement, Public Health |
Access Control and Identity Verification, Community Resilience, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Systems, Long-term Vulnerability Reduction, Operational Coordination, Physical Protective Measures, Planning, Public Information and Warning, Risk and Disaster Resilience Assessment, Risk Management for Protection Programs and Activities, Threats and Hazard Identification |
Critical Infrastructure Protection |
Protect |
NTED |
This course teaches community leaders and public safety professionals how to plan for event security, a critical part of successful event planning. This is a planning- and manage¬ment-level course designed to introduce basic principles and skills associated with planning security for a variety of events that range from small events to large-scale, regional events involving personnel from multiple agencies and jurisdictions. This course enables participants to recognize and plan ade¬quate strategies and security measures to prevent or mitigate incidents. Further, this course uses the all-hazards Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA) approach to: 1) identify threats and hazards; 2) assess risks; and 3) establish planning measures to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from threats and hazards that pose the greatest risk. This course is designed to foster a Whole Community approach to event security planning and encourages participa-tion among law enforcement, emergency management, EMS, fire service, and public health personnel, as well as other stakeholders who have a responsibility for security during planned event (e.g., event organizers). The Whole Community approach reinforces the benefits of cross-discipline collabora¬tion in advance planning for event security. |
MGT-335-W |
Event Security Planning for Public Safety Professionals, Web-Based |
Online/Distance Learning |
RDPC |
16.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Public Works |
Access Control and Identity Verification, Community Resilience, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Systems, Long-term Vulnerability Reduction, Operational Coordination, Physical Protective Measures, Planning, Public Information and Warning, Risk and Disaster Resilience Assessment, Risk Management for Protection Programs and Activities, Threats and Hazard Identification |
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Respond |
NTED |
This course is designed to educate all small- and rural-community public safety personnel as well as local officials concerning security concerns and considerations involved with planning any event. Designed as a planning level course, it does not provide operational training regarding security at planned events. This is a planning and management course designed to introduce basic principles and skills associated with planning security for events in small communities and rural areas. This course enables participants to recognize and plan adequate strategies and security measures to prevent or mitigate security incidents related to planned events. The course reinforces the importance and magnitude of security planning required to execute a safe and effective event regardless of the size of the event. http://www.ruraltraining.org/online-course/458 |
MGT-340 |
Crisis Leadership and Decision Making |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
TEEX |
4.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Public Works, Citizen/Community Volunteer, Information Technology, Security and Safety |
Operational Coordination, Planning, Public Information and Warning, Situational Assessment |
Emergency Management Leadership |
Respond, Recover, Mitigation |
NTED |
This seminar is an executive-level presentation for the nation’s senior officials at the city, county, regional, territory, tribal, and state levels. Seminar participants will discuss the strategic- and executive-level issues and challenges related to preparing for, responding to, and recovering from a catastrophic incident. The venue provides an excellent opportunity to share proven strategies and practices and apply lessons learned from past natural and human-made disasters. |
MGT-342 |
Strategic Overview of Disaster Management for Water and Wastewater Utilities |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
TEEX |
4.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Public Works |
Community Resilience, Environmental Response/Health and Safety, Infrastructure Systems, Long-term Vulnerability Reduction, Operational Coordination, Planning, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Risk and Disaster Resilience Assessment, Situational Assessment, Threats and Hazard Identification |
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Prevent, Protect, Respond |
NTED |
This course was designed to provide a strategic overview of disaster management for water and wastewater professionals unable to attend more than four hours of training. This course will present information regarding preparing for and responding to natural or man-made disasters that threaten water and wastewater facilities and systems.
This course introduces the various natural and man-made (accidental or intentional) disasters to which water and wastewater systems may be vulnerable and the potential effects of disasters.
Planning for and responding to disasters that affect drinking water and wastewater systems will also be explained. Participants are guided through portions of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Response Protocol Toolbox (RPTB) to identify steps in the response and recovery processes. Case studies on a variety of disaster incidents, as well as hypothetical situations for water and wastewater incidents are examined. Participants are also given the opportunity to practice developing a disaster response plan for a disaster. |
MGT-343 |
Disaster Management for Water and Wastewater Utilities |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
TEEX |
16.0 |
Emergency Management, Fire Service, Hazardous Material, Public Health, Public Works, Security and Safety, Other |
Environmental Response/Health and Safety, Long-term Vulnerability Reduction, Operational Coordination, Planning, Threats and Hazard Identification |
Critical Infrastructure Protection |
Respond, Recover, Mitigation |
NTED |
The Disaster Management for Water and Wastewater Utilities course is designed to provide training to water and wastewater professionals on issues concerning preparing for, mitigating against, responding to, and recovering from natural or human-caused disasters that threaten water and wastewater facilities and systems. |
MGT-345 |
Disaster Management for Electric Power Systems |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
TEEX |
16.0 |
Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Law Enforcement, Public Works, Information Technology, Security and Safety |
Access Control and Identity Verification, Community Resilience, Cybersecurity, Intelligence and Information Sharing, Long-term Vulnerability Reduction, On-scene Security, Protection, and Law Enforcement, Operational Communications, Operational Coordination, Operational Coordination, Physical Protective Measures, Planning, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Risk and Disaster Resilience Assessment, Risk Management for Protection Programs and Activities, Threats and Hazard Identification |
Critical Infrastructure Protection |
Prevent, Protect, Respond, Recover |
NTED |
The Disaster Management for Electric Power Systems course is designed to provide training to electric systems managers and employees to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate against natural disasters, technological disasters, and human-caused incidents that affect or threaten electric power facilities and systems. |
MGT-346 |
EOC Operations for All-Hazards Events |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
TEEX |
24.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Public Works, Security and Safety, Transportation, Other |
Community Resilience, Critical Transportation, Economic Recovery, Environmental Response/Health and Safety, Fatality Management Services, Health and Social Services, Housing, Infrastructure Systems, Intelligence and Information Sharing, Mass Care Services, Natural and Cultural Resources, Operational Communications, Operational Coordination, Planning, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Public Health, Healthcare, and Emergency Medical Services, Public Information and Warning, Situational Assessment |
Emergency Management Leadership |
Prevent, Protect, Respond, Recover |
NTED |
This course provides personnel, who could be assigned or work in an Emergency Operations Center (EOC), the skills necessary to effectively plan for and manage a large-scale incident by applying and implementing an all-hazards, multi-disciplinary, management team approach as described in the National Incident Management System (NIMS), with specific emphasis on the planning, resource, and information management processes. The course culminates with a scenario-based, simulation-supported exercise designed to provide practical experience with emergency management processes and decision-making skills necessary to effectively manage an EOC. The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Operations and Planning for All-Hazards Events course is 24 hours long, with decision-based activities and exercises comprising 50 percent of the course. |
MGT-347 |
Incident Command System (ICS) Forms Review |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
TEEX |
4.0 |
Emergency Management, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health, Public Works, Animal Emergency Services, Citizen/Community Volunteer, Information Technology, Security and Safety, Search & Rescue, Transportation, Other |
Environmental Response/Health and Safety, Operational Communications, Operational Coordination, Planning, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Public Information and Warning, Situational Assessment, Supply Chain Integrity and Security |
Emergency Management Leadership |
Respond, Common |
NTED |
The ICS Forms Review course is a 4-hour workshop that provides emergency response supervisors and mid- to upper-level managers with a detailed introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS) forms used in the development of an Incident Action Plan (IAP) and/or Coordination Action Plan (CAP). Participants will examine the primary forms used in an IAP/CAP, as well as supporting and other utility forms. In addition, participants will review the planning process and where, within that process, the forms are filled out and by whom. The workshop includes a practical application designed to instruct participants in the development of Specific, Measurable, Action-oriented, Realistic, and Time-based (SMART) control and management objectives. |
MGT-348 |
Medical Preparedness and Response for Bombing Incidents (MPRBI) |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
TEEX |
16.0 |
Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Citizen/Community Volunteer, Security and Safety, Search & Rescue, Transportation, Other |
Community Resilience, Critical Transportation, Environmental Response/Health and Safety, Health and Social Services, Infrastructure Systems, Intelligence and Information Sharing, Mass Care Services, On-scene Security, Protection, and Law Enforcement, Operational Communications, Operational Coordination, Physical Protective Measures, Planning, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Public Health, Healthcare, and Emergency Medical Services, Situational Assessment, Threats and Hazard Identification |
Incident Response |
Prevent, Protect, Respond, Recover |
NTED |
Will you be prepared in the event of an “Improvised Explosive Device (IED)” blast for the number of victims you will need to care for and the blast injuries you will see? Will you be prepared for the investigation that will start one second post blast? Who are the stockholders in a mass casualty event like this?
This co-sponsored course, developed and delivered by the TEEX/NERRTC and the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology’s Energetic Materials Research and Testing Center (NMT/EMRTC), provides a strong emphasis in developing a multi-discipline approach to respond for bombing incidents.
Essential first responder/first receiver personnel who would be involved in the medical response to an explosive incident will be introduced to real world event case studies and research-based information designed to enhance medical preparedness for and response to blast effects. This dual audience/dual level course includes a Management and Planning level section focused on pre-incident indications of bombing incidents, bombing incident scene safety and security, and resource management for bombing incidents and a Performance level section focused on bombing incident injury patterns and treatment, managing the medical response for bombing incidents, and the planning, training, and exercise cycle for bombing incidents. |
MGT-360 |
Incident Command: Capabilities, Planning, and Response Actions for All Hazards |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
CDP |
24.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Public Works, Security and Safety, Search & Rescue, Transportation |
Environmental Response/Health and Safety, Infrastructure Systems, On-scene Security, Protection, and Law Enforcement, Operational Communications, Operational Coordination, Planning, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Public Information and Warning, Situational Assessment, Threats and Hazard Identification |
Emergency Management Leadership |
Prevent, Protect, Respond, Recover, Mitigation |
CDP |
Incident Command: Capabilities, Planning, and Response Actions for All Hazards (IC) is a three-day course that provides management-level responders with knowledge of how decisions made by responders from various disciplines can impact the handling of a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or explosive (CBRNE) incident. The importance of planning and training for a CBRNE incident response is stressed to participants, thus the course incorporates preparedness planning considerations and incident management concepts to train participants to serve as members of an incident management team. Participants are immersed in a curriculum that will promote development of their abilities to evaluate the threat, identify and prioritize probable targets, measure required capabilities, and discuss the Incident Response Plan (IRP) and Incident Action Plan (IAP) processes. The course culminates with a real-time, scenario-driven tabletop exercise that requires participants to apply concepts learned during the course to plan for and manage emergency response resources. |
MGT-400 |
Master of Arts Degree in Homeland Security |
Residential |
NPS |
528.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Public Works, Citizen/Community Volunteer, Information Technology, Security and Safety, Transportation |
Planning |
Emergency Management Leadership |
Common |
NTED |
The Master of Arts in Security Studies at the Naval Postgraduate School Center for Homeland Defense and Security was the first advanced degree in homeland security offered in the United States. The program is 18-months long and combines distance and in-residence education. Students spend two weeks per quarter at the Naval Postgraduate School campus or CHDS’ facility at the Customs Border Protection Advanced Training Center in Harpers Ferry, W.Va. The remaining coursework is conducted online. The program develops officials’ critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills so they are prepared to overcome obstacles and create new policies and strategies to protect the nation. Students study topics such as critical infrastructure protection, planning and budgeting, technology in homeland security, and the psychology of terrorism, among others. Graduates are required to complete a thesis on a topic facing their employing agency. The degree is offered at no cost to eligible senior and fast-track local, state, tribal and federal officials www.CHDS.us |
AWR-111-W |
Basic Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Concepts for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE) Events |
Online/Distance Learning |
TEEX |
4.0 |
Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health, Public Safety Communications |
Access Control and Identity Verification, Community Resilience, Environmental Response/Health and Safety, Health and Social Services, Housing, Long-term Vulnerability Reduction, Mass Care Services, Operational Communications, Operational Coordination, Physical Protective Measures, Planning, Public Health, Healthcare, and Emergency Medical Services, Public Health, Healthcare, and Emergency Medical Services, Public Information and Warning, Risk Management for Protection Programs and Activities, Situational Assessment, Supply Chain Integrity and Security, Threats and Hazard Identification |
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Prevent, Protect, Respond, Recover |
NTED |
Basic Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Concepts for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE) Events (AWR-111-W) is a web-based course that introduces students to medical knowledge relating to Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE) Events. Subjects include signs and symptoms of exposure to CBRNE agents, treatment protocols for contact with these agents and information about Emergency Medical Services role in the Incident Command System. The program is recommended before attending a PER-211 Medical Management of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE) Event course, or it can be completed by someone looking for an introduction into this topic. |
MGT-447 |
Managing Food Emergencies: Strategies for a Community Response |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
LSU |
16.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement, Public Health, Agriculture, Citizen/Community Volunteer |
Community Resilience, Economic Recovery, Environmental Response/Health and Safety, Fatality Management Services, Health and Social Services, Intelligence and Information Sharing, Mass Care Services, Operational Communications, Operational Coordination, Planning, Public Health, Healthcare, and Emergency Medical Services, Public Information and Warning, Situational Assessment, Supply Chain Integrity and Security, Threats and Hazard Identification |
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Mitigation |
NTED |
Managing Food Emergencies: Strategies for a Community Response is a management-level course that teaches participants how to manage food emergencies using the emergency operations center (EOC), Incident Command System (ICS) principles, and best management practices. Participants will manage a fictional food emergency using the guidelines and strategies of the Incident and Unified Command systems. The scenario will advance with every module, beginning with Module 2, from the point that a foodborne outbreak is detected. The scenario will progress throughout the modules from surveillance and into the transition to recovery. In Module 7, participants will engage in an after-action discussion to assess their current preparedness for a food emergency and the value of using ICS principles and practices, and adding Emergency Management as a food emergency response partner. |
E0209 |
State Recovery Planning and Coordination |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
28.0 |
Emergency Management |
Community Resilience, Economic Recovery, Health and Social Services, Housing, Infrastructure Systems, Natural and Cultural Resources, Operational Coordination, N/A - Training and Education |
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Respond, Recover |
EMI |
This course provides participants with skills and knowledge to lead a state in pre-disaster recovery planning. Selection Criteria: This course is intended for personnel from various states and tribes who are involved, or could be involved, with recovery planning and coordination. |
E0278 |
National Flood Insurance Program/Community Rating System |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
30.0 |
Emergency Management |
Community Resilience, Long-term Vulnerability Reduction, Risk and Disaster Resilience Assessment, Threats and Hazard Identification |
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Mitigation |
EMI |
This course covers the Community Rating System (CRS), a nationwide initiative of FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). It describes activities eligible for credit under the 2013 CRS Coordinator’s Manual, how a community applies, and how a community modifies an application to improve its classification. Selection Criteria: This course is intended for a wide range of participants including FEMA regional office staff, NFIP state coordinators, regional planning officials, local and tribal government officials, those who perform floodplain services for local governments, and others interested in learning about the CRS in order to provide technical assistance to communities seeking to apply for CRS credit. Attendance will be limited to two participants from any one community in any fiscal year. CECs: 12 (CORE) ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate ACE: Credit Hours: 2 |
E0302 |
FEMA Division Supervisor |
Residential |
EMI |
35.0 |
Emergency Management |
Operational Communications, Operational Coordination, Situational Assessment |
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Respond, Recover |
EMI |
This activity-based, 5-day course provides requisite technical knowledge for FEMA personnel fulfilling the role of Division Supervisor (DIVS) at the incident management level. The course provides the target audience training opportunities to identify and practice the essential behaviors required when performing the duties of the DIVS position, in alignment with the FEMA DIVS Position Task Book, the FEMA Incident Management Handbook, and FEMA incident management doctrine. This course is one of the required steps to becoming an FQS-qualified FEMA DIVS. Selection Criteria: FEMA Division Supervisor Trainee or Candidate; other positions may attend with permission from the Operations Cadre Management. |
E0349 |
Mission Assignment Processing |
Residential |
EMI |
32.0 |
Emergency Management |
Operational Coordination |
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Respond, Recover |
EMI |
This 5-day course is intended to provide FEMA staff with the skills, tools, and competencies to become proficient in processing and managing mission assignments (MAs). Selection Criteria: Those who have the course on their FEMA Qualification Sheet. |
E0360 |
Preparing for Emergencies: What Teachers Need to Know |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
19.0 |
Emergency Management |
Planning |
|
Common |
EMI |
This course provides teachers with the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to prepare for school emergencies before, during and after a school emergency. Teachers will have an opportunity to improve school emergency preparedness efforts by providing them with the preparedness skills necessary to strengthen both school and classroom-level prevention, mitigation, protection, response and recovery capabilities. Selection Criteria: This course is intended for certified and non-certified staff to include teachers, substitute teachers, teacher’s aides, teachers representing their school safety committees, school secretaries, guidance counselors, food service workers, coaches, and nurses in kindergarten through grade 12. This course is not intended for school administrators. |
E0388 |
Advanced Public Information Officer |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
40.0 |
Emergency Management |
Public Information and Warning |
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Common |
EMI |
The National Response Framework (NRF) and the National Incident Management System (NIMS) devote significant attention to the importance of emergency public information. Public information is one-third of one-fifth of NIMS under Command and Management, placing public information at the same level as the Incident Command System (ICS).
With public information included as a function within NIMS and ICS, it is critical to address and provide training for this important element of emergency management.
EMI's Public Information Officer (PIO) training curriculum includes courses delivered at the awareness, basic, intermediate, advanced and master levels. The awareness, basic and intermediate level courses were developed by EMI and are managed by state emergency management trainers who teach basic skills and techniques for use during small, localized, single-agency responses; preparedness campaigns; and escalating localized responses.
The advanced level course is the fourth in the public information training series. It teaches participants additional skills for use during escalating incidents, including strategic communications and incident action planning as it relates to Joint Information Center (JIC) operations.
The goal of this course is to:- Provide participants with the knowledge and skills to establish, manage and work within a JIC through multimedia lectures and individual and group activities.
- Provide participants the opportunity to apply advanced public information skills during a multi-day functional exercise (FE) designed to test the participants’ abilities to analyze, coordinate, process and create information in a fast-paced, realistic environment.
- Through a tabletop exercise (TTX), encourage participants to evaluate their processes to help them generate new ideas, products, or ways of viewing challenges or situations.
- Encourage participants to improve their processes and ensure every action has a measurable relevance for each identified audience, including senior leadership.
Selection Criteria: Full-time public information personnel who have completed the prerequisites. - The “G” course requirements can be waived for those individuals who have extensive experience in public information activities.
- Waiver requests must be in writing and submitted to Admissions.
- Part-time public information officers with approval from course manager.
- Students who have not attended this training in the previous five years may also apply.
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E0698 |
FEMA Planning Support Unit Leader |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
18.0 |
Emergency Management |
Planning |
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Respond, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course provides participants with the knowledge and skills to successfully perform Planning Support Unit Leader (PLSL) position-specific tasks when assigned to a Joint Field Office (JFO). Selection Criteria: FEMA personnel who will serve as PLSLs. |
E0767 |
External Affairs Officer Training |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
32.0 |
Emergency Management |
Operational Coordination, Public Information and Warning |
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Common |
EMI |
This course guides the entire External Affairs (EA) operation, managing the Strategic Communications Plan for an incident working with the five functional areas: Congressional Affairs, Intergovernmental Affairs, Joint Information Center, Planning and Products, and Private Sector. To be successful, the External Affairs Officer (EAO) must be skillful in managing programs, leading people, and working collaboratively. The EAO often works directly with FEMA Regional leadership as well as leadership from FEMA Headquarters, the Department of Homeland Security, and even the Office of the President. Several FEMA courses touch on Command and General Staff leadership subject areas and, in fact, may be required training for Assistant EAOs. This course relates these competencies to the EA environment. This course builds on the technical foundation established in E0475, External Affairs Specialist Training, as well as in E0739, Intermediate External Affairs; E0748, Assistant External Affairs Officer; and other FEMA management training. This course will prepare participants to serve as an EAO. Selection Criteria: Participants in this course will be members of the EA Cadre. They will be designated by FEMA Headquarters EA Training and Cadre Management and must possess an open FEMA Qualification System Position Task Book for an EAO. |
E0799 |
FEMA Situation Unit Leader |
Residential |
EMI |
24.0 |
Emergency Management |
Planning |
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Respond, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course provides participants with the knowledge and skills to successfully perform Situation Unit Leader (SITL) position-specific tasks during a disaster operation. Selection Criteria: Must be a candidate in this position (SITL) and have been issued the Position Task Book by a certifying official, as outlined in the FEMA Qualification System |
L0811 |
FEMA Resource Support Section Incident Support Course |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
EMI |
14.0 |
Emergency Management |
Operational Coordination |
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Respond, Recover |
EMI |
The 2-day course will train FEMA Incident Support (IS) staff on the Resource Support Section (RSS) processes, roles, and interactions that occur at and among the National Response Coordination Center (NRCC) and/or Regional Response Coordination Centers (RRCCs). This course builds on the concepts and principles covered in L0820, Fundamentals of Incident Response. |
IS0235.C |
Emergency Planning |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
5.0 |
Emergency Management |
Planning |
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Respond, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course is designed for emergency management personnel who are involved in developing an effective emergency planning system. It offers training in the fundamentals of the emergency planning process, including the rationale behind planning. It will develop your capability for effective participation in the all-hazards emergency operations planning process to save lives and protect property threatened by disaster. CECs: 1 |
PER-318 |
Preventive Radiological Nuclear Detection Team Operations |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
CTOS |
32.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Public Works |
Operational Communications, Operational Coordination, Planning, Screening, Search, and Detection, Situational Assessment |
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Protect |
NTED |
The PRND Team Operations course provides Team Operators with the ability to perform multiple tasks typically performed during PRND missions including, chokepoints and checkpoints, wide area and facility sweeps. Additonal material covers the Global Nuclear Detection Architecture, radiation fundamentals pertaining to team operators, and equipment selection and preparation. |
IS0366.A |
Planning for the Needs of Children in Disasters |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
6.0 |
Emergency Management |
Planning |
|
Mitigation |
EMI |
This course enables participants to improve their community’s Mitigation and Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) specifically regarding the needs of children. The course will provide participants with the information needed to address the unique needs of children prior to, during, and following disasters. It will also provide them guidance and direction on how to form coalitions and how to become advocates for the unique needs of children in all aspects of emergency management. Selection Criteria: The target audience for this course is state and local emergency managers and planners, child services agencies, non-governmental organizations, childcare providers, schools, and faith-based organizations. |
E0662 |
Single Point Order Tracking |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
12.0 |
Emergency Management |
Logistics and Supply Chain Management, N/A - FEMA Employee Training |
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Respond, Recover |
EMI |
Single Point Order Tracking (SPOT) is defined as an Agency-wide integrated and standardized process to manage and track all resource orders for disaster supplies, equipment, services, personnel, and teams; from order to delivery to the end user or customer. This course provides the step-by-step process and business practices for SPOT and will provide opportunities to practice working in teams to apply the SPOT process. Selection Criteria: The audience for this course consists of FEMA Logistics Personnel with ordering responsibilities at a disaster. Positions include Logistics Section Chiefs; Support, Service, and External Branch Directors; Ordering Unit Lead; Ordering Manager; Ordering Specialist; Logistics Systems Manager; and Logistics Systems Specialist. |
E0695 |
FEMA Resources Unit Leader |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
24.0 |
Emergency Management |
Planning |
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Respond, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course provides participants with the knowledge and skills to successfully perform Resources Unit Leader (RESL) position-specific tasks when assigned to a Joint Field Office (JFO). Selection Criteria: Must be a trainee in this position (RESL) and have been issued the Position Task Book by a certifying official, as outlined in the FEMA Qualification System. |
E0726 |
Financial Management Concepts for Disaster Operations |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
32.0 |
Emergency Management |
Risk Management for Protection Programs and Activities |
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Respond, Recover |
EMI |
This training is intended to enable senior financial disaster staff to perform their duties in a more uniform and unified manner by increasing technical skills and reinforcing lessons learned from on-the-job training; providing measurable milestones in recognizing increased skill level; increasing consistency in quality of work, clean-up, and close-out of Joint Field Offices; and providing for consistent performance and qualification of resources. Selection Criteria: This course is open to the Finance Management Cadre’s Cost Unit Leaders; the Finance and Administration Cadre’s Finance/Administration Section Chief Type II; Regional Financial Management Specialists and Grants Management Specialists; the Finance/Administration Section Chief Type II; Cost Unit Leader; and the Finance/Administration Section Chief Type II (FSC2). |
E0733 |
Logistics Section Chief-Type II |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
24.0 |
Emergency Management |
Operational Coordination, Planning, Logistics and Supply Chain Management |
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Respond, Recover |
EMI |
This course is designed to prepare participants to serve as Type II Logistics Section Chiefs in a complex (Type 2) incident. Selection Criteria: The target audience for this course includes experienced Type III Logistics Section Chiefs. However, the course will be open to Federal Coordinating Officers (FCOs) and Regional or National Response Coordination Center (RRCC/NRCC) support staff. |
AWR-130-C |
Incident Response to Terrorist Bombings, Customized |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
NMT |
1.5 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Public Works, Security and Safety, Search & Rescue, Transportation |
Threats and Hazard Identification |
Incident Response |
Prevent |
NTED |
This course is designed to train personnel to identify and take appropriate action in the event of a potential or realized WMD explosive incident. |
AWR-332 |
Hazardous Weather Preparedness for Campuses |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
UH-NDPTC |
8.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Public Works, Citizen/Community Volunteer, Search & Rescue, Education |
Community Resilience, Operational Communications, Planning, Public Information and Warning, Risk and Disaster Resilience Assessment, Situational Assessment, Threats and Hazard Identification |
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Mitigation |
NTED |
This is an eight-hour awareness-level course to provide emergency managers, first responders, and campus officials with a basic understanding of the latest knowledge of the best practices of hazardous weather preparedness activities for academic campus communities. This awareness-level course will fulfill the goals of the “whole community” approach to emergency management by reaching a broad sector of the community. Multiple core capabilities will be addressed, with particular emphasis on “public information and warning” and “planning.” Participants who represent sectors such as mass care services, health and social services, operational communications, critical transportation, and planning would further expand the discussions in this course to other corresponding core capabilities. |
MGT-452 |
Physical and Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
TEEX |
8.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Public Works, Agriculture, Citizen/Community Volunteer, Information Technology, Security and Safety, Search & Rescue, Transportation, Other, Education |
Community Resilience, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Systems, Physical Protective Measures, Planning, Threats and Hazard Identification |
Community Emergency Response Teams |
Protect, Respond, Mitigation |
NTED |
The national and economic security of the United States depends on the reliable functioning of critical infrastructure. This course provides participants from throughout the various levels of government, private industry, and community an understanding of the interdependency between physical and cybersecurity disciplines and opportunities to collaboratively formulate enterprise risk management strategies to enhance infrastructure security and resilience efforts. |
AWR-331 |
Winter Weather Hazards: Science and Preparedness |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
UH-NDPTC |
8.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Public Works, Citizen/Community Volunteer, Search & Rescue |
Community Resilience, Operational Communications, Planning, Risk and Disaster Resilience Assessment, Situational Assessment, Threats and Hazard Identification |
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Mitigation |
NTED |
This course will prepare participants to understand the basics of winter weather science, the winter weather forecasting process, how winter weather forecasts are communicated, and the fundamentals of winter weather safety and preparedness. Since winter storms can strike every state in the United States, it is important that every community be ready for the hazards associated with them. This awareness-level course will fulfill the goals of the “whole community” approach to emergency management by reaching a broad sector of the community. Multiple core capabilities will be addressed, with particular emphasis on “public information and warning” and “threats and hazard identification.” Participants who represent sectors such as mass care services, health and social services, operational communications, critical transportation, and planning would further expand the discussions in this course to other corresponding core capabilities |
AWR-342 |
Maturing Public Private Partnerships (P3) |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
FCC |
20.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement, Public Safety Communications, Public Works |
Operational Coordination |
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Common |
NTED |
The Maturing Public-Private Partnerships Workshop is a three-day, in-person instructional training program. Topics covered in this Workshop include the historic foundations of public-private partnerships; what makes a successful partnership and typical problem areas; standardized methods to align interests and outcomes and leverage collaboration and communications; procedures to build strong pre-incident partnership teams and shared situational awareness during events; innovative models, legal considerations, and workshop tools. This Workshop will require in-person dialogs among stakeholders to explore lessons learned and fully vet best practices. The Workshop culminates in the presentation of personal partnership improvement plans that each participant will develop during the three days of training. |
MGT-449 |
Community Based Planning for All-Hazards Threats in Tribal Communities |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
RDPC |
12.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Public Works, Agriculture, Animal Emergency Services, Citizen/Community Volunteer, Information Technology |
Community Resilience, Critical Transportation, Economic Recovery, Environmental Response/Health and Safety, Environmental Response/Health and Safety, Health and Social Services, Infrastructure Systems, Intelligence and Information Sharing, Long-term Vulnerability Reduction, Mass Care Services, Natural and Cultural Resources, On-scene Security, Protection, and Law Enforcement, Operational Communications, Operational Coordination, Planning, Public Health, Healthcare, and Emergency Medical Services, Public Information and Warning, Risk and Disaster Resilience Assessment, Risk Management for Protection Programs and Activities, Situational Assessment, Supply Chain Integrity and Security, Threats and Hazard Identification |
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Common |
NTED |
This course provides Tribal community participants with the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to effectively detect, respond to, manage and mitigate all-hazard threats using a whole community approach. The course addresses the distinctive challenges that Tribal nations face in effectively detecting, responding to, managing and mitigating all-hazard threats that include disease outbreaks and the occurrence of environmental health threats. The course includes a practical exercise that will support participants in identification of the following: 1) all-hazards threats in tribal communities; 2) community resources for all-hazards emergency planning in tribal communities; and 3) response and recovery considerations that should be included in tribal all-hazards emergency plans. The intended audience is Tribal community representatives and other officials from emergency management, public health, law enforcement, fire-fighting, cooperative extension, medical services, environmental health, veterinarians, and other animal health professionals. |
PER-333 |
Isolation and Quarantine Response Strategies in the Event of a Biological Disease Outbreak in Tribal Nations |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
RDPC |
16.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Public Works, Agriculture, Animal Emergency Services |
Access Control and Identity Verification, Community Resilience, Critical Transportation, Environmental Response/Health and Safety, Environmental Response/Health and Safety, Health and Social Services, Operational Communications, Operational Coordination, Planning, Public Health, Healthcare, and Emergency Medical Services, Public Information and Warning, Risk and Disaster Resilience Assessment, Risk Management for Protection Programs and Activities, Situational Assessment, Threats and Hazard Identification |
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Common |
NTED |
This course provides Tribal nations with the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to effectively detect, respond to, and mitigate a disease outbreak, using a whole community approach. The course addresses the challenges that Tribal nations face in responding to a disease outbreak and focuses on a zoonotic disease outbreak response. A zoonotic disease is a disease that can be transmitted between animals (e.g., livestock, poultry, and wildlife) and humans. In Tribal communities, many opportunities for human-animal interaction exist on a daily basis, especially with livestock and poultry. In the case of influenzas, swine and poultry can be key reservoirs of the virus with possible transmission to humans. This interaction, potential exposure and infection route creates unique epidemiological challenges for public health, emergency management and agricultural agencies in Tribal communities. Isolation and quarantine strategies must be put in place not only for the affected human population, but also for the animal populations to limit spread of the disease. Utilizing a whole-community approach provides a foundation to incorporate all available community resources in the response effort. The target audience is Tribal community representatives and officials from emergency management, public health, law enforcement, fire, cooperative extension, medical services, environmental health, veterinarians and other animal health professionals. |
PER-322 |
Hazardous Materials Operations |
Residential |
CDP |
40.0 |
Hazardous Material |
Threats and Hazard Identification |
Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction |
Respond |
CDP |
The Hazardous Materials Operations (HAZMAT OPS) course is a five-day course that provides responders with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to analyze, plan, and implement performance-defensive response actions for hazardous materials (HAZMAT) incidents. During this course, students receive instruction and hands-on experience in the knowledge, activities and responsibilities required of operations-level HAZMAT responders. Students perform advanced, practical tasks in the Nation’s only toxic chemical-agent training facility, the Chemical, Ordnance, Biological and Radiological (COBRA) Training Facility. This course trains responders to National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) 472: Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents (2013 ed.) operations-level competence (chapters 5, 6.2, 6.4, and 6.6). |
PER-321 |
Barrier Precautions and Controls for Highly Infections Disease |
Residential |
CDP |
24.0 |
Emergency Medical Services, Health Care, Public Health |
Public Health, Healthcare, and Emergency Medical Services |
Mass Casualty Care/Medical Readiness |
Respond, Mitigation |
CDP |
Barrier Precautions and Controls for Highly Infectious Disease (HID) is a three-day course that provides the student with the best practice knowledge and skill for triaging, transporting, transferring, treating, and managing persons with highly infectious diseases. Students participate in a guided discussion of best practices for managing and treating persons with a highly infectious disease from identification or presentation through conclusion and final outcome of treatment. Students receive demonstrations and practical experience in the proper donning and doffing of personal protective equipment (PPE) required to prevent provider and other patient contamination. Lastly, students conduct a series of patient management and treatment exercises in a realistic healthcare setting to include presentation at an emergency room and treatment in a hospital isolation ward using best practice barrier precautions and infection control procedures. |
PER-340 |
Active Threat Integrated Response Course (ATIRC) |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
TSU |
24.0 |
Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Law Enforcement |
Interdiction and Disruption, Long-term Vulnerability Reduction, On-scene Security, Protection, and Law Enforcement, Operational Coordination, Planning, Situational Assessment |
Law Enforcement Preparedness and Response |
Protect, Respond, Common, Mitigation |
NTED |
The Active Threat Integrated Response Course (ATIRC) is a 24-hour performance level direct delivery course designed to improve integration between law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical services (EMS) in active shooter events. The course provides law enforcement officers with key medical skills based on tactical emergency casualty care (TECC) guidelines which can be used at the point of injury (POI) to increase survivability of victims. The course also provides a model framework for law enforcement, fire, and EMS to integrate responses during an active shooter event through the rescue task force concept using the Active Shooter Incident Management Checklist. |
MGT-454 |
Helathcare Coalition Response Leadership Course |
Residential |
CDP |
24.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Health Care, Public Health, Public Safety Communications |
Environmental Response/Health and Safety |
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Respond |
CDP |
The Healthcare Coalition Response Leadership Course (HCRL) is based on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Healthcare System and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Public Health Preparedness Capabilities, as well as best-practice procedures for healthcare-coalition building, preparedness, response, and recovery. The three-day course provides instruction and facilitated discussion in best practices and lessons learned in establishing an effective healthcare-coalition framework and conducting healthcare-coalition planning, as well as and achieving preparedness. The course provides instruction on the development of indicators, triggers, and tactics for proactive coalition planning; and approaches techniques, and instruction on the considerations for healthcare coalition response and recovery leadership. The course also provides extensive practical experience in healthcare coalition leadership team response through a series of progressive exercises designed to emulate realistic community and regional public health and medical emergencies. |
AWR-343 |
Hurricane Awareness |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
UH-NDPTC |
4.0 |
Emergency Management |
Threats and Hazard Identification |
Law Enforcement Preparedness and Response |
Mitigation |
NTED |
This four-hour awareness-level course provides emergency managers, first responders, and community members across all sectors with a basic understanding of the latest knowledge in hurricane science, forecasting, warning, and preparedness. |
E0060 |
LSCMS - Visibility Fundamentals |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
12.0 |
Emergency Management |
Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Integrity and Security |
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Respond, Recover |
EMI |
This course provides an overview of the Logistics Supply Chain Management System (LSCMS), navigation in the system, and viewing information in the system. Attendees will be guided through the logging in process, as well as how to track shipments, inventory, and customer orders. This course spans several applications within the system. Selection Criteria: FEMA mission-critical employees identified by the Program Office who will be trained according to the responsibilities and roles as noted in the LSCMS Training Plan and Audience Matrix. Note: Admission into this training requires prior approval by the Program Office. |
E0062 |
LSCMS - Field Site Execution |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
6.0 |
Emergency Management |
Logistics and Supply Chain Management, N/A - FEMA Employee Training |
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Respond, Recover |
EMI |
This course provides the key functions and features of the Distributed Order Management and Enterprise Equipment Master applications and the role they play in the overall Logistics Supply Chain Management System (LSCMS). This course covers the process of how to receive, ship, and manage inventory at field sites. Attendees will be guided through Advanced Shipment Notification (ASN) receipt, dispatching, loading, and updating as well as closing distribution orders. Selection Criteria: FEMA mission-critical employees identified by the Program Office who will be trained according to the responsibilities and roles as noted in the LSCMS Training Plan and Audience Matrix. Note: Admission into this training requires prior approval by the Program Office. |
E0063 |
LSCMS - Field Site Execution + FieldSCOUT |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
6.0 |
Emergency Management |
Logistics and Supply Chain Management, N/A - FEMA Employee Training |
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Respond, Recover |
EMI |
This course provides the key functions and features of the Distributed Order Management, Enterprise Equipment Master, and FieldScout applications and the role they play in the overall Logistics Supply Chain Management System (LSCMS). This course covers the process of how to receive, ship, and manage inventory at field sites. Attendees will be guided through Advanced Shipment Notification (ASN) receipt, dispatching, loading, and updating as well as closing distribution orders, and how to use FieldScout. Selection Criteria: FEMA mission-critical employees identified by the Program Office who will be trained according to the responsibilities and roles as noted in the LSCMS Training Plan and Audience Matrix. Note: Admission into this training requires prior approval by the Program Office. |
PER-345 |
Radiation Instruments Operations |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
NTS |
4.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health, Public Works, Agriculture, Animal Emergency Services, Citizen/Community Volunteer, Search & Rescue, Transportation |
Access Control and Identity Verification, Environmental Response/Health and Safety, Fatality Management Services, Mass Care Services, On-scene Security, Protection, and Law Enforcement, On-scene Security, Protection, and Law Enforcement |
Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction |
Prevent, Protect, Respond, Recover |
NTED |
The primary focus of this course will be the instrument operation skills needed by the first responders when responding to radiological or nuclear incident. This course serves a dual role for the response community. For the new responder the course provides a general overview of detection equipment, its selection, and its general operation. New operators should continue with their response training in order to gain the proper knowledge required to operate safely in the read/nuc environment. For the experience operator, the course provides a refresher on multiple detection platforms. The training will encompass basic operations of the following: dosimeters, Personal Radiation Detectors (PRDs), Human Portable Radiation Detectors (Backpacks), survey meters, portal monitors, and Radio-Isotope Identifier Devices (RIIDs). |
AWR-131-C |
Prevention of and Response to Suicide Bombing Incidents, Customized |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
NMT |
1.5 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Search & Rescue, Transportation |
Intelligence and Information Sharing |
Incident Response |
Prevent |
NTED |
This conference level course is designed to train personnel to identify and take appropriate action in the event of a potential or realized WMD suicide bombing incident |
E0061 |
LSCMS - Supply Chain Intelligence Level 1 |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
6.0 |
Emergency Management |
Logistics and Supply Chain Management, N/A - FEMA Employee Training |
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Respond, Recover |
EMI |
This course provides understanding of the reporting structure of Supply Chain Intelligence (SCI) and how to navigate, run reports, create ad-hoc reports, and schedule reports to better equip users in Logistics Supply Chain Management System (LSCMS) with real-time data in order to aid in disaster response and cleanup. Selection Criteria: FEMA mission-critical employees identified by the Program Office who will be trained according to the responsibilities and roles as noted in the LSCMS Training Plan and Audience Matrix. Note: Admission into this training requires prior approval by the Program Office. |
E0064 |
LSCMS - Order Entry |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
6.0 |
Emergency Management |
Logistics and Supply Chain Management, N/A - FEMA Employee Training |
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Respond, Recover |
EMI |
The purpose of this course is to provide end users with the fundamentals of how to place an order and the differences between order types. Users will be guided through the order entry process. Selection Criteria: FEMA mission-critical employees identified by the Program Office who will be trained according to the responsibilities and roles as noted in the Logistics Supply Chain Management System (LSCMS) Training Plan and Audience Matrix. Note: Admission into this training requires prior approval by the Program Office. |
E0065 |
LSCMS - Order Approval |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
6.0 |
Emergency Management |
Logistics and Supply Chain Management, N/A - FEMA Employee Training |
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Respond, Recover |
EMI |
This course provides the process of how to approve an order, create/edit items, and perform the Advanced Shipment Notification (ASN) upload. Attendees will be guided through the order approval process, how to assign an approver for an order, how to edit a customer order that has been placed, how to create and edit an item, and how to perform the ASN upload. Selection Criteria: FEMA mission-critical employees identified by the Program Office who will be trained according to the responsibilities and roles as noted in the Logistics Supply Chain Management System (LSCMS) Training Plan and Audience Matrix. Note: Admission into this training requires prior approval by the Program Office. |
E0066 |
LSCMS - End-to-End Scenario Practice |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
18.0 |
Emergency Management |
Logistics and Supply Chain Management, N/A - FEMA Employee Training |
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Respond, Recover |
EMI |
This course provides participants the opportunity to practice several end-to-end scenarios in the Logistics Supply Chain Management System (LSCMS), including reporting, shipping, and receiving. Selection Criteria: FEMA mission-critical employees identified by the Program Office who will be trained according to the responsibilities and roles as noted in the LSCMS Training Plan and Audience Matrix. Note: Admission into this training requires prior approval by the Program Office. |
E0067 |
LSCMS - Warehouse Management |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
24.0 |
Emergency Management |
Logistics and Supply Chain Management, N/A - FEMA Employee Training |
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Respond, Recover |
EMI |
This course provides the key functions and features of the Warehouse Management (WM) and User Interface (UI) application and the role it plays in the overall LSCMS system. Attendees will be guided through WMs overall purpose and how shipments, inventory, and orders are managed within the DC. Selection Criteria: FEMA mission critical employees identified by the Program Office who will be trained according to the responsibilities and roles as noted in the LSCMS Training Plan and Audience Matrix. Note: Admission into this training requires prior approval by the Program Office. |
E0068 |
LSCMS - Distribution Center View Only |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
4.0 |
Emergency Management |
Logistics and Supply Chain Management, N/A - FEMA Employee Training |
|
Respond, Recover |
EMI |
This course provides the key functions and features of the Warehouse Management (WM) User Interface (UI) portion within the WM application and the role it plays in the overall Logistics Supply Chain Management System (LSCMS). Attendees will be guided through multiple applications to learn how inventory is managed through the UI. Selection Criteria: FEMA mission-critical employees identified by the Program Office who will be trained according to the responsibilities and roles as noted in the LSCMS Training Plan and Audience Matrix. Note: Admission into this training requires prior approval by the Program Office. |
E0069 |
LSCMS - Transportation Planning |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
4.0 |
Emergency Management |
Logistics and Supply Chain Management, N/A - FEMA Employee Training |
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Respond, Recover |
EMI |
This course provides the key functions and features of working with shipments in the Transportation Planning and Execution (TP&E) application and the role it plays in the overall Logistics Supply Chain Management System (LSCMS). Attendees will be guided through TP&E’s overall purpose and how distribution orders and shipments are planned. Selection Criteria: FEMA mission-critical employees identified by the Program Office who will be trained according to the responsibilities and roles as noted in the LSCMS Training Plan and Audience Matrix. Note: Admission into this training requires prior approval by the Program Office. |
E0070 |
LSCMS - Transportation Execution |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
4.0 |
Emergency Management |
Logistics and Supply Chain Management, N/A - FEMA Employee Training |
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Respond, Recover |
EMI |
This course provides the key functions and features of working with shipments in the Transportation Planning and Execution (TP&E) application and the role it plays in the overall Logistics Supply Chain Management System (LSCMS). Attendees will be guided through TP&Es overall purpose and how shipment attributes are managed. By the end of the course, the user should be able to manage carriers, accessorials, and spot charges as well as tender and manage shipments within TP&E. Selection Criteria: FEMA mission-critical employees identified by the Program Office who will be trained according to the responsibilities and roles as noted in the LSCMS Training Plan and Audience Matrix. Note: Admission into this training requires prior approval by the Program Office. |
E0071 |
LSCMS - System Administration |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
6.0 |
Emergency Management |
Logistics and Supply Chain Management, N/A - FEMA Employee Training |
|
Respond, Recover |
EMI |
This course provides the steps of how to perform standard System Administrator duties. Attendees will be guided on how to add/edit companies, add/edit items, add/edit facilities, generate a 605 PIX, create item substitution rules, add/edit users, add/edit locations, add/edit regions, edit user groups, and add users in Supply Chain Intelligence. Selection Criteria: FEMA mission-critical employees identified by the Program Office who will be trained according to the responsibilities and roles as noted in the LSCMS Training Plan and Audience Matrix. Note: Admission into this training requires prior approval by the Program Office. |
E0073 |
LSCMS - Vendor Portal |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
7.0 |
Emergency Management |
Logistics and Supply Chain Management |
|
Respond, Recover |
EMI |
This course provides an overview of LSCMS, navigation in the system, and viewing information in the system. Attendees will be guided through the logging in process, how to track Shipments, Inventory, and Customer Orders. This course spans several applications within the system. Selection Criteria: FEMA partners (agencies, NGOs) |
E0104 |
Exercise Design |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
16.0 |
Emergency Management |
Community Resilience, Intelligence and Information Sharing, Planning, Risk and Disaster Resilience Assessment, Threats and Hazard Identification |
|
Common |
EMI |
This 2-day course is designed to introduce participants to the fundamentals of exercise design. Emergency managers, emergency services personnel, and individuals who are part of the emergency preparedness communities at all levels of government, private sector, or volunteer organizations need to be able to use the fundamentals of exercise simulation and design as an integrated system of resources and capabilities. This course is designed to develop exercising skills in the following areas:- Components of the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP)
- Exercise process application
- Comprehensive exercise program (exercise program management) application
- Exercise design steps application
- Major accomplishments in designing and implementing an exercise
- Purpose and application of various exercise documents
- Tabletop, functional, and full-scale exercises
- Exercise design applications for tabletop, functional, and full-scale exercises
Selection Criteria: This course is designed for those who have an emergency management function in any Mission Area (Protection, Prevention, Response, Recovery, and Mitigation). The audience may include, but is not limited to: emergency managers, planners, first responders and supervisors, and representatives from the private sector and volunteer organizations. This training course is a requirement for the completion of EMI’s National Emergency Management Basic Academy. |
E0206 |
Conducting Hazard Mitigation Field Operations Training |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
28.0 |
Emergency Management |
Operational Coordination |
|
Mitigation |
EMI |
The goal of conducting Hazard Mitigation Disaster Operations training is to provide a practical, application-based learning experience that enables participants, upon completion, to deliver Hazard Mitigation courses and workshops that meet the needs of the Hazard Mitigation cadre. Selection Criteria: FEMA employees approved by the Regional Hazard Mitigation Cadre Coordinator. |
E0210 |
Recovery from Disaster: The Local Community Role |
Residential |
EMI |
28.0 |
Emergency Management |
Community Resilience, Economic Recovery, Health and Social Services, Housing, Infrastructure Systems, Natural and Cultural Resources, N/A - Training and Education |
|
Respond, Recover |
EMI |
This resident course is designed for local disaster recovery teams consisting of emergency managers, city/county administrators, public works directors, building inspectors, and community planners. The course focuses on the roles and responsibilities of each team member, and provides guidance on developing a local disaster recovery plan. Best practices in disaster recovery are summarized in a toolkit included in the course materials. Participants are given the opportunity to develop an outline of their own recovery plan during the course. Selection Criteria: - Local elected official (Mayor, City/County Council Member)
- Tribal Leaders
- City/County Manager / Staff
- City / County Planners/Staff
- Regional Planning Commissions
- Economic Development Districts
- Finance Director/Assessor
- Emergency Manager/Staff
- Public Works Director/Staff
- Building Inspector/Staff
- Floodplain Manager/Staff
- Health Care Administrator or Planner
- Public Information Officer
- Housing Director or Planner/Staff
- Voluntary Agency Coordinator or Unmet Needs Committee Coordinator
- Business Organization Representative
- Administrative Director/Manager
- State Recovery Staff and Partners (so they can be tuned into recovery at the local level)
ACE: Level: Upper Division ACE: Credit Hours: 1 |
E0229 |
FEMA Documentation Unit |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
25.0 |
Emergency Management |
Planning |
|
Respond, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course familiarizes participants with the specific competencies, duties, and responsibilities of the Documentation Unit Leader. Participants must be aware of and understand FEMA, DHS, and other Federal guidelines pertinent to documenting and archiving disaster records. The course lays out the competencies for the position and provides opportunities to practice and demonstrate skills needed at an incident or event. Selection Criteria: FEMA personnel who will serve as a Documentation Unit Leader |
AWR-345 |
Unmanned Aircraft Systems |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
UH-NDPTC |
8.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Public Works, Animal Emergency Services, Citizen/Community Volunteer, Information Technology, Security and Safety, Search & Rescue, Transportation, Other |
Critical Transportation, Infrastructure Systems, Long-term Vulnerability Reduction, Mass Search and Rescue Operations, On-scene Security, Protection, and Law Enforcement, Operational Communications, Operational Coordination, Planning, Risk and Disaster Resilience Assessment, Situational Assessment |
Citizen Preparedness and Participation |
Common |
NTED |
Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) are an emerging technology poised to revolutionize disaster management. This eight-hour awareness level course is an introduction to UAS use in disaster management, from mitigation and preparedness to response and recovery, to help emergency managers, first responders, and others understand the basics of this important emerging field. It is intended to help participants gain a basic understanding of UAS; learn the general concepts to help an agency build a successful UAS program; understand the FAA regulations of UAS; identify when UAS would enhance a disaster mission; understand the basics of UAS types and sensors; learn the importance of involving the local community in all stages of UAS program development; and understand the critical need to ensure that privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties are thoroughly addressed, including with data collection, retention, management, security, oversight, and accountability. |
E0322 |
IA Group Supverisor / IA Branch Director Type 2 |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
32.0 |
Emergency Management |
Economic Recovery, Housing, Mass Care Services |
|
Recover |
EMI |
The course goal is to equip participants with the skills needed to manage Individual Assistance (IA) disaster operation activities as an IA Group Supervisor or IA Branch Director (IABD) Type 2. Selection Criteria: FEMA personnel who are candidates for the IA Group Supervisor or IA Branch Director Type 2 position within the FEMA Qualification System. |
AWR-347 |
Climate Adaptation Planning for Emergency Management |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
UH-NDPTC |
8.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement, Public Safety Communications, Search & Rescue |
Threats and Hazard Identification, Threats and Hazard Identification |
Incident Response |
Mitigation |
NTED |
This eight-hour awareness-level course will prepare participants to describe the principles of climate adaptation planning for emergency management and first response processes. This course will train participants to be able to discuss the impact of weather hazards on critical infrastructure and key resources, and explain how climate change projects will affect those impacts. The processes of common weather hazards, climate variability, and climate change will be addressed alongside risk assessment paradigms. |
E0389 |
Master Public Information Officer |
Residential |
EMI |
32.0 |
Emergency Management |
Public Information and Warning |
|
Common |
EMI |
The Master Public Information Officer Program (MPIOP) is the final component of the public information training series. MPIOP is a three-course series that prepares public information officers for an expanded role in delivering public information and warning using a strategic whole community approach. The program reinforces the qualities needed to lead whole community public information/external affairs programs, provides relevant management theories and concepts, and uses case studies to enhance public information/external affairs skill sets. MPIOP participants work within a collaborative environment on projects and establish a network of peers and contribute to the body of knowledge for emergency management related public information. This includes evaluation of leadership, group dynamics and functional best practices of joint information centers by monitoring student activity during advanced public information officer course offerings. The goals of the MPIOP are to: - Develop leaders who will advocate and be change agents for public information issues in their community and profession
- Contribute to the public information body of knowledge through research
- Develop leaders who will provide support, perspective and mentorship to PIOs around the country
Selection Criteria: A formal application process will be published on the EMI website in the spring of 2017. |
E0393 |
Master Public Information Officer - Part Two |
Residential |
EMI |
32.0 |
Emergency Management |
Planning, Public Information and Warning, Situational Assessment |
|
Common |
EMI |
The Master Public Information Officer Program (MPIOP) is the final component of the public information training series. MPIOP is a three-course series (E0389/E0393/E0394) that prepares public information officers for an expanded role in delivering public information and warning using a strategic whole community approach. The program reinforces the qualities needed to lead whole community public information/external affairs programs, provides relevant management theories and concepts, and uses case studies to enhance public information/external affairs skill sets. MPIOP participants work within a collaborative environment on projects and establish a network of peers and contribute to the body of knowledge for emergency management related public information. This includes evaluation of leadership, group dynamics and functional best practices of joint information centers by monitoring student activity during advanced public information officer course offerings. The goals of the MPIOP are: - To develop leaders who will advocate and be change agents for public information issues in their community and profession
- To contribute to the public information body of knowledge through research
- To develop leaders who will provide support, perspective and mentorship to PIOs around the country
During this second part of the MPIOP series, participants will attend an on-campus offering of the E0388, Advanced Public Information Officer course to evaluate an active joint information center (JIC). Using an objective driven evaluation plan, participants will review the organization, personnel management and interpersonal relationships of the JICs created during a functional exercise. At the begining of the third part of the MPIOP (E0394), participants will compare after-action reports and develop a best practices report for inclusion in the public information officer body of knowlege project. Selection Criteria: See criteria for E0389, Master Public Information Officer. |
E0394 |
Master Public Information Officer - Part Three |
Residential |
EMI |
32.0 |
Emergency Management |
Public Information and Warning |
|
Common |
EMI |
The Master Public Information Officer Program (MPIOP) is the final component of the public information training series.
MPIOP is a three-course series (E0389/E0393/E0394) that prepares public information officers for an expanded role in delivering public information and warning using a strategic whole community approach.
The program reinforces the qualities needed to lead whole community public information/external affairs programs, provides relevant management theories and concepts, and uses case studies to enhance public information/external affairs skill sets.
MPIOP participants work within a collaborative environment on projects and establish a network of peers and contribute to the body of knowledge for emergency management related public information. This includes evaluation of leadership, group dynamics and functional best practices of joint information centers by monitoring student activity during advanced public information officer course offerings.
The goals of the MPIOP are:- To develop leaders who will advocate and be change agents for public information issues in their community and profession
- To contribute to the public information body of knowledge through research
- To develop leaders who will provide support, perspective and mentorship to PIOs around the country
At the begining of this third part of the MPIOP, participants will compare after-action reports from observations conducted during MPIO part two (E0393) and develop a best practices report for inclusion in the public information officer body of knowlege project.
Also during this final segment of the MPIOP, participants will continue reviewing various factors to be considered when developing whole community strategic communications plans. Selection Criteria: See E0389, Master Public Information Officer |
E0418 |
Mass Care - Emergency Assistance Planning and Operations |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
16.0 |
Emergency Management |
Community Resilience, Health and Social Services, Mass Care Services, Mass Care Services, Public Health, Healthcare, and Emergency Medical Services |
|
Respond, Recover |
EMI |
The purpose of this course is to prepare Mass Care/Emergency Assistance (MC/EA) Coordinators and their teams to develop MC/EA plans to support and/or coordinate MC/EA disaster responses. |
E0426 |
Building a Roadmap to Resilience: A Whole Community Training |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential, Indirect |
EMI |
18.0 |
Emergency Management |
Community Resilience, Economic Recovery |
|
Protect, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course will provide state, local, and tribal leaders with a foundation of information to implement a Citizen Corps program or Citizen Corps Council in their jurisdiction. It will also include methods and metrics for whole community resilience capacity building. In addition to traditional training techniques, coursework will incorporate resilience metrics, exercises, and discussion. Selection Criteria: The target audience for this course includes community stakeholders interested in disaster resilience, as well as junior emergency management professionals who support or implement inclusive emergency management, community disaster planning, preparedness activities, and community outreach at the state and local levels. For the purposes of this course, junior emergency management professionals are considered those with less than three years of experience. |
E0469 |
Surge Capacity Staging Training |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
14.0 |
Emergency Management |
Operational Coordination |
|
Respond |
EMI |
Surge Capacity Force (SCF) Staging Areas are activated during periods of intense disaster activity or multiple events during which FEMA’s response capabilities, heavily dependent upon manpower, are severely stressed. In order to ensure FEMA’s ability to support disaster response and recovery efforts, the Agency may activate pre-identified, non-emergency FEMA staff (Surge Capacity Force Personnel). Pre-designated SCF Staging Areas are established to register, train, and deploy the Surge Capacity Force. The goal of this course is to teach the successful transport, in-processing, training, and out-processing of all identified Tiered personnel. Selection Criteria: Participants in this course will be SCF members and specialists. |
E0470 |
Surge Liaison Training |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
30.0 |
Emergency Management |
Operational Coordination |
|
Respond, Recover |
EMI |
During a disaster, FEMA’s response operations must effectively acquire and distribute resources. In order to ensure FEMA’s ability to support disaster response and recovery efforts, the Agency may activate pre-identified, non-emergency Department of Homeland Security (DHS) component agencies’ employees as Surge Capacity Force Personnel. This course provides participants with the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to function as a Surge Capacity Force Liaison with DHS agencies. Selection Criteria: Must have completed Automated Deployment Database Surge Capacity Force Training, E0463, Surge Capacity Force Surge Specialist Training, and be at the invitation of the Readiness Unit Branch Chief. |
E0475 |
External Affairs Specialist Training |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
32.0 |
Emergency Management |
Public Information and Warning |
|
Common |
EMI |
The External Affairs (EA) Specialist Training course provides participants with an overview of the Emergency Support Function #15 (ESF #15) components, enhancing knowledge of the EA critical functions at a Joint Field Office (JFO) in support of a disaster declaration. This course includes job title-specific breakout modules. Selection Criteria: The primary audience for this course is EA staff—disaster reservists, cadre of on-call response/recovery employees, and permanent full-time employees with open Position Task Books at the Specialist level, designated as trainees. The ideal class size for this course is 30 to 40 participants. Participants will be determined by the Workforce Development Division and the EA Cadre. |
E0591 |
Human Resources Intermediate |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
32.0 |
Emergency Management |
N/A - FEMA Employee Training |
|
Common |
EMI |
This 4-day course is designed to help participants prepare for success as a Human Resources (HR) Manager at a Joint Field Office (JFO). The course provides HR Managers with information on serving as a first-line supervisor to HR Specialists who execute the deployment, time and attendance, and recruiting and hiring functions. Selection Criteria: The course is limited to FEMA HR cadre employees with the FQS title of HR Manager Trainee. |
E0592 |
Human Resources Advanced |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
32.0 |
Emergency Management |
N/A - FEMA Employee Training |
|
Common |
EMI |
This 4-day course provides advanced training for Human Resources (HR) Unit Leaders to establish and implement strategies in a catastrophic disaster to:- Foster HR integrity
- Ensure consistency
- Deliver excellent customer service
- Promote team unification
Selection Criteria: The course is limited to FEMA HR cadre employees with the FQS title of HR Unit Leader Trainee. |
E0604 |
Emergency Manager Orientation |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
72.0 |
Emergency Management |
N/A - FEMA Employee Training |
|
Common |
EMI |
The Emergency Manager Orientation provides all new FEMA employees with the basic information to prepare them for incident management and support activities. Furthermore, the course provides a high-level look at how FEMA meets its mission and helps ensure that new employees are able to make meaningful contributions to that mission within their first 90 days of employment. The main goal of this course is to ensure that once employees graduate, they can work immediately—for example, they will have all of their equipment, know how to navigate FEMA websites, have all passwords set, etc. Employees will walk away from this course understanding the Agency’s mission and know how they contribute to that mission. Selection Criteria: All new and current employees (PFT, TFT, IM-CORE, CORE, Reservist) who hold, or will hold, an Incident Management or Incident Support FQS title but are not yet qualified at the Specialist/entry-level or above. |
E0603 |
FEMA Incident Workforce Academy (FIWA-Tier 3) for First-Line Supervisors |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
35.0 |
Emergency Management |
N/A - FEMA Employee Training |
|
Respond, Recover |
EMI |
This course provides the first-line supervisor in an incident management position tools to be successful. It includes strategies, opportunities to practice leadership skills, and best practices. Selection Criteria: The primary audience for this course is FEMA FQS Positions: Tier 3 Staff Positions: - All Task Force Leaders
- All Crew Leaders
- All Managers
- All Assistant Managers
- Advisors
|
E0602 |
FEMA Incident Workforce Academy (FIWA-Tier 2) for Middle Managers |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
72.0 |
Emergency Management |
N/A - FEMA Employee Training |
|
Respond, Recover |
EMI |
This course provides instruction and exercise on middle management leadership goals, procedures, policies, and strategies to develop the participants’ leadership abilities so they serve effectively as middle-managers in a disaster operation. In addition, participants will receive instruction in ICS 300: Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents, and ICS 400: Advanced Incident Command System for Command and General Staff—Complex Incidents, during the first week of this 2-week course schedule. Selection Criteria: The primary audience for this course is FQS Positions: Tier 2 Staff Positions: - All Officers Type 3
- All Titled Group Supervisors
- Division Supervisors
- All Unit Leaders
- Coordinators, All Assistants, All Leads
|
E0601 |
FEMA Incident Workforce Academy (FIWA-Tier 1) for Command and General Staff |
Residential |
EMI |
35.0 |
Emergency Management |
N/A - FEMA Employee Training |
|
Respond, Recover |
EMI |
This 5-day course provides instruction and exercise of the skills and abilities that FEMA Command and General Staff must possess in order to be successful leading disaster operations. The leadership competencies that will be addressed in this course have been grouped into three over-arching topics: Strategic and Critical Thinking; Collaboration and Communication; and Program Management. This course includes a Gettysburg Battlefield staff ride, led by a certified Gettysburg guide, focusing on the historical elements of Civil War campaigns and leadership competencies as they apply to FEMA leadership of the Joint Field Office. Selection Criteria: The primary audience for this course is FQS Positions: Tier 1 Staff Positions: - All Section Chiefs Type 1, 2, 3
- Branch Directors Type 1, 2
- All Officers Type 1, 2
|
E0590 |
Human Resources Basic |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
32.0 |
Emergency Management |
N/A - FEMA Employee Training |
|
Common |
EMI |
This 5-day course is designed to help participants prepare for success as a Human Resources (HR) Specialist at a Joint Field Office. The course provides HR Specialists with the basics in five main areas including:- Deployment Function
- Recruiting and Hiring Function
- Time and Attendance Function
- Employee Relations
- Employee Services
Selection Criteria: The course is limited to FEMA HR cadre employees with the FQS title of HR Specialist Trainee. |
E0663 |
Managing Logistics Fiscal Responsibilities |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential, Indirect |
EMI |
18.0 |
Emergency Management |
Logistics and Supply Chain Management, N/A - FEMA Employee Training |
|
Respond, Recover |
EMI |
The goal of this course is to identify the financial functions and actions of the Logistics Section at the Incident Management level, to understand the necessity of coordination amongst incident stakeholders, and to enable participants to apply sound principles and practices involving fiscal management and accountability. Selection Criteria: The audience for this course consists of FEMA Logistics personnel with financial responsibilities at a disaster. Positions include - Logistics Section Chiefs
- Support, Service, and External Branch Directors
- Ordering Unit Lead
- Ordering Manager
- Ordering Specialist
- Logistics Systems Manager
- Logistics Systems Specialist
Note: Students with credentials in multiple disciplines are prime student candidates. |
E0684 |
Executive Emergency Management Leader Core Competencies II |
Residential |
EMI |
42.0 |
Emergency Management |
N/A - Training and Education |
|
Common |
EMI |
This course will focus on the tools and techniques for understanding and managing emergencies and disasters by examining the executive level competencies areas of disaster risk management, scientific, geographic and sociocultural considerations and emerging technology application and adoption. Selection Criteria: Formal acceptance into the Executive Academy is required. |
E0697 |
FEMA Planning Section Chief |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
24.0 |
Emergency Management |
Planning |
|
Respond, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course provides participants with the knowledge and skills to successfully perform Planning Section Chief (PSC) position-specific tasks when assigned to a Joint Field Office. Selection Criteria: Must be a trainee in the PSC position and have been issued the Position Task Book by a certifying official, as outlined in the FEMA Qualification System. |
E0718 |
Annual Intermediate ADR Advisor Training |
Residential |
EMI |
32.0 |
Emergency Management |
Operational Coordination |
|
Common |
EMI |
The goal of this course is to build expertise across FEMA’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Advisors (ADRAs). The course will enhance the ability of ADRA members to support the FEMA mission and increase the recognition of the crucial role of ADR. The course seeks to deepen and strengthen success in disaster field operations by exploring the nuances of embedded practice. An important focus will be the use of best practices in workplace ADR. The course will provide participants with a dynamic and interactive learning experience. It is an annual continuing education event for all cadre members. Each year the theme and focus will be formulated to meet current ADR requirements. Selection Criteria: ADR program staff—Reservists, COREs, and PFTs with deployment experience |
E0739 |
Intermediate External Affairs |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
32.0 |
Emergency Management |
Public Information and Warning |
|
Common |
EMI |
FEMA External Affairs (EA) includes five functional areas: Congressional Affairs, Intergovernmental Affairs, Joint Information Center, Planning and Products, and Private Sector. Each of these areas is led by an Assistant External Affairs Officer (AEAO) charged with creating a strategic plan for the individual function while supporting the overall EA mission. To enhance management of personnel and facilitate the EA mission, managers are assigned to various components. These managers specialize in specific sub-functions of EA, managing staff within an Incident Command System-designated span of control. This course builds on the technical foundation established in E0475, External Affairs Specialist Training. This course will prepare participants to serve as a manager within the EA structure at the Joint Field Office. Selection Criteria: Participants in this course will be members of the External Affairs Cadre. They will be designated by FEMA Headquarters EA Training and Cadre Management and must possess an open FEMA Qualification System Task Book for a Manager or Assistant Manager position. |
E0748 |
Assistant External Affairs Officer |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
32.0 |
Emergency Management |
Public Information and Warning |
|
Common |
EMI |
FEMA External Affairs (EA) includes five functional areas: Congressional Affairs, Intergovernmental Affairs, Joint Information Center, Planning and Products, and Private Sector. Each of these areas is led by an Assistant External Affairs Officer (AEAO) charged with creating a strategic plan for the individual function while supporting the overall EA mission. To be successful, the AEAO must be skillful in managing programs, leading people, and working collaboratively. While several FEMA courses touch on these subject areas and, in fact, may be required training for AEAOs, this course relates these competencies to the EA environment. This course builds on the technical foundation established in E0475, External Affairs Specialist Training, as well as E0739, Intermediate External Affairs, and other FEMA management training. This course will prepare participants to serve as an AEAO at the Joint Field Office. Selection Criteria: Participants in this course will be members of the EA Cadre. They will be designated by FEMA Headquarters EA Training and Cadre Management and must possess an open FEMA Qualification System Position Task Book for an Assistant External Affairs Officer position. |
E0808 |
FEMA Air Operations Management |
Residential |
EMI |
26.0 |
Emergency Management |
Critical Transportation |
|
Respond |
EMI |
This course is designed to prepare FEMA employees to serve as Air Operations Branch Directors and Air Operations Coordinators. In order to be successful in their jobs, Branch Directors and Coordinators must understand FEMA’s responsibilities related to air operations and coordinate with relevant FEMA, Federal, and state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) partners to achieve incident objectives. Selection Criteria: FEMA personnel who requirethis courseas part of their FQS required training candidates/trainees from the OPS, LOG and PA Cadres. |
E0825 |
FEMA Incident Action Planning |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
12.0 |
Emergency Management |
Operational Communications, Operational Coordination, Planning |
|
Respond, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course provides participants with the knowledge and skills to apply the phases of the incident action planning process effectively when assigned to a Joint Field Office during an incident requiring FEMA assistance. This is a performance-based course, where the attendees participate in meetings during a planning “P” operational period and critique components of an Incident Action Plan (IAP). Selection Criteria: The target audience is for any Planning Section Unit Leader or above and is strongly recommended for all other Command and General Staff members. In addition, the following Incident Command System positions are encouraged to attend: - Operational Branch Director and/or Division/Group Supervisor
- Chief of Staff
- State Coordinating Officer
- Tribal Leadership
- Liaison Officer
- External Affairs—e.g., Public Information Officer
- Communications Unit Leader
- Finance Section Chief
- Logistics Section Chief
|
E0827 |
Geospatial Information System Managers and Unit Leaders |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
24.0 |
Emergency Management |
Planning |
|
Respond, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course serves as a training opportunity for FEMA personnel to identify and practice the essential core competencies required when performing the duties of the Geospatial Information System Manager (GIMG) and the Geospatial Information System Unit Leader (GIUL) positions, in alignment with the FEMA Position Task Books (PTBs) and Qualification Sheets. The goal of this course is to prepare participants to effectively assume the role of GIMG or GIUL and to start building the skills required for that position. This course lays out the behaviors and activities for each position and provides opportunities to practice and demonstrate skills needed at an incident or event. This course is one of the initial steps towards becoming a certified and qualified GIMG and GIUL. Selection Criteria: Recommended for GIMG or GIUL trainees that have been issued a PTB by a certifying official, as outlined in the FEMA Qualification System. Or, state and local GIS employees that have equivalent experience. |
E0839 |
Individual Assistance Crew Leader |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
29.0 |
Emergency Management |
Economic Recovery |
|
Recover |
EMI |
The purpose of the training is to enable course participants to provide accurate and up-to-date information to disaster survivors regarding all Individual Assistance (IA) programs and how to mentor less experienced IA field staff. Selection Criteria: FEMA personnel that are candidates for the following positions: IA Applicant Services Crew Lead, IA Disaster Recovery Center Manager, Other Needs Assistance Specialist Expert, IA Housing Specialist Expert, and IA Voluntary Agency Liaison Crew Lead |
E0846 |
IT Disaster Operations Fundamentals |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
32.0 |
Emergency Management |
Operational Communications |
|
Common |
EMI |
This course will provide the technical and programmatic knowledge needed for FEMA Information Technology (IT) Specialists to perform their job in a disaster environment. Selection Criteria: FEMA IT Specialist trainees and candidates. All nominations will be submitted through the National IT Cadre Manager. |
E0848 |
IT Disaster Operations Management |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
32.0 |
Emergency Management |
Cybersecurity, Operational Communications |
|
Common |
EMI |
This course is designed to provide IT Manager trainees and candidates with the formal academic training needed to manage telephony, network, and end-user services at the disaster site, and to prepare ITMGs to complete their qualification requirements in a field environment. Topics include pre-deployment coordination, site setup, server and Private Branch Exchange (PBX) administration, personnel management, customer service quality control and assurance, and IT Security. Selection Criteria: FEMA IT Manager trainees and candidates. All nominations will be submitted through the National IT Cadre Manager. |
E0850 |
Information Technology Leadership Course |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
32.0 |
Emergency Management |
Cybersecurity, Operational Communications |
|
Common |
EMI |
This course will provide the technical and programmatic knowledge needed for FEMA Information Technology (IT) Leadership to perform their job in a disaster environment. Selection Criteria: Selection is based on the need for the IT Leadership to fulfill all tasks as required in their Position Task Book. |
E0882 |
DSA Management: Task Force Leader and Crew Leader |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
36.0 |
Emergency Management |
Community Resilience, Economic Recovery, Housing |
|
Respond, Recover |
EMI |
This course is designed to prepare management staff to perform their roles and responsibilities in leading DSA field operations. Selection Criteria: Member of Disaster Survivor Assistance Cadre, FEMA Corps, or Surge Capacity Force. Priority goes to those with an open Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) Task Force Leader or Crew Leader task book. |
E0982 |
HSPD-12 Orientation |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
35.0 |
Emergency Management |
Access Control and Identity Verification, Cybersecurity, Interdiction and Disruption, On-scene Security, Protection, and Law Enforcement, Screening, Search, and Detection, Screening, Search, and Detection |
|
Common |
EMI |
This course provides hands-on training and certification in HSPD-12 issuance and completions. Selection Criteria: Personnel assigned to the Security Cadre. |
AWR-346 |
Introduction to Radiological/Nuclear WMD Operations For Law Enforcement |
Residential |
CTOS |
4.0 |
Law Enforcement, Other |
Planning, Threats and Hazard Identification |
|
Protect |
NTED |
Introduction to Radiological/Nuclear WMD Operations For Law Enforcement, AWR-XXX, provides critical response training to participants who, in the course of their duties could be tasked with responding to a radiological/nuclear incident. The course is designed to provide Law Enforcement personnel with baseline knowledge to effectively and safely make decisions within their agency scope of operation dealing with radiological incidents. Topics presented include an update on current terrorism activity, an overview of the Preventive Radiological Nuclear Detection (PRND) mission, basic radiation concepts, radiation measurement terms and units, recognizing radiological/nuclear incidents, and what information will be needed during the notification process. The last module provides information on protective actions which may be employed and or supported by law enforcement personnel. |
PER-344 |
Social Media Tools and Techniques |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
UH-NDPTC |
8.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Public Works, Citizen/Community Volunteer, Security and Safety, Transportation, Other |
Public Information and Warning |
|
Respond, Common, Mitigation |
NTED |
This eight-hour performance-level course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills to use social media tools and techniques for intermediate-level messaging, strategy, and increased situational awareness. This course builds upon the existing PER-304 Social Media for Natural Disaster Response and Recovery course by providing more participants with a more in-depth training in the use of strategy, tools, and messaging techniques in the use of social media. It goes beyond the implementation of the most popular tools and strategies and helps social media managers expand their organization’s social media presence in various platforms to different audiences, in partnership with other agencies and organizations. This course will also give participants a better understanding of data mining and crowdsourcing techniques through practical activities and discuss potential uses for data visualization and mobile apps. |
PER-291 |
Highway Emergency Response Specialist |
Residential |
TTCI |
40.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement, Security and Safety, Transportation |
Access Control and Identity Verification, Environmental Response/Health and Safety, Intelligence and Information Sharing, On-scene Security, Protection, and Law Enforcement, Operational Communications, Operational Coordination, Planning, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Screening, Search, and Detection, Situational Assessment, Situational Assessment |
Incident Response |
Prevent |
NTED |
This curriculum is designed to address specific fundamentals and skills associated with an emergency response at the specialist level to a highway emergency involving HazMat/WMD. The HERS course teaches the technical skills and knowledge required for the safe response to HazMat/WMD incidents involving highway transportation, including cargo tanks, IM containers, and freight vans. Participants will conduct incident site assessments, container damage assessments, and containment of leaking HazMat containers. The HERS course will also provide technical knowledge on methods to conduct product removal and transfer techniques for various Department of Transportation (DOT) containers used in highway transportation. The skills acquired at this specialty course are above and beyond that of a HazMat/WMD technician. This curriculum provides the technical knowledge and extensive hands-on practice on a full-scale scenario-based highway incident that will train the responder to safely mitigate a highway emergency involving HazMat/WMD. |
E0989 |
NIMS ICS All-Hazards Introduction to Air Operations Train-the-Trainer |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
14.0 |
Emergency Management |
Mass Search and Rescue Operations, Operational Communications, Operational Coordination, Planning, Screening, Search, and Detection, Situational Assessment, Fire Management and Suppression |
|
Protect, Respond, Mitigation |
EMI |
Prepare the participant to teach the NIMS ICS All-Hazards Introduction to Air Operations course through the use of lecture, interactive discussion, guided exercises and activities, and practice student teaching. Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS All-Hazards Train-the-Trainer training classes should be completed by those persons currently qualified as ASGSs and who have the ability and the desire to teach the course. |
E0988 |
NIMS ICS All-Hazards Air Group Supervisor Train-the-Trainer |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
21.0 |
Emergency Management |
Intelligence and Information Sharing, Mass Search and Rescue Operations, Operational Coordination, Planning, Situational Assessment, Supply Chain Integrity and Security, Fire Management and Suppression |
|
Protect, Respond, Mitigation |
EMI |
Prepare the participant to teach the NIMS ICS All-Hazards Air Group Supervisor course through the use of lecture, interactive discussion, guided exercises and activities, and practice student teaching. Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS All-Hazards Train-the-Trainer training classes should be completed by those persons currently qualified as ASGSs and who have the ability and the desire to teach the course. |
E0635 |
Sunflower Asset Management System (SAMS) |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
60.0 |
Emergency Management |
Logistics and Supply Chain Management, N/A - FEMA Employee Training |
|
Respond, Recover |
EMI |
This course introduces Logistics Managers to the most widely used functions of the Sunflower Asset Management System (SAMS) software and prepares all participants to use SAMS in real-world scenarios through lectures, discussions, and hands-on activities.
The goal of this course is to provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to use SAMS during a disaster to effectively manage the routing and tracking of supplies.Selection Criteria: The audience for this course consists of FEMA Logistics Personnel such as Accountable Property Officer, Accountable Property Specialist, Property Management Officer, Ordering Unit Lead, Logistics Chief (in case they came through a different route than APO). |
L0311 |
Hurricane Readiness |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
EMI |
7.0 |
Emergency Management |
N/A - Training and Education |
|
Protect, Respond |
EMI |
This 1-day course is an introduction to the National Hurricane Center’s (NHC’s) forecast procedures and products and the National Hurricane Program’s tools for how to incorporate them into planning and response. Topics include hurricane hazards, how forecasters use model guidance, readiness checklists, decision aids, and evacuation planning. Selection Criteria: Local emergency staff from coastal state/communities that are involved in the hurricane decision-making process |
L0348 |
Orientation to Mission Assignments for FEMA Staff and Interagency Partners |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
EMI |
14.0 |
Emergency Management |
N/A - Training and Education |
|
Respond, Recover |
EMI |
This course is intended to provide FEMA and its partners with the knowledge of how to request Federal assistance through the Resource Request and Mission Assignment (MA) processes including reimbursement, billing, and close-out. Selection Criteria: FEMA Regional staff, Other Federal Agency staff, and state emergency management staff. |
L0674 |
Basic Interagency Logistics |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
EMI |
30.0 |
Emergency Management |
Logistics and Supply Chain Management |
|
Respond, Recover |
EMI |
This seminar-style course offers a whole government/community perspective for disaster/humanitarian relief logistics. The course is 4½ academic days long and is unclassified (no security clearance required). The Interagency Logistics (IL) Seminar focuses on national- and international-level logistics operations by providing military and civilian stakeholders with insights into interagency logistics planning and execution. The objectives of the course are accomplished through the use of dynamic lectures provided by experts in the field of disaster operations and logistics with threaded discussions that are interspersed with mini and culminating case study activities. Current policy, doctrine, theory, and processes are addressed. The IL Seminar provides participants with the opportunity to develop and define the authorities, attributes, needs, and perspectives of a National Logistics Coordinator as described in Emergency Support Function (ESF) #7, Logistics Management and Resource Support, of the National Response Framework (NRF). Additionally, this course provides insights and explores potential solutions necessary to manage logistics at the strategic, operational, and tactical levels during a national disaster/incident. The course includes a number of guest lecturers from DHS/FEMA, Department of Defense (DOD), General Services Administration, states, non-governmental organizations, private sector, and other Federal departments and agencies. All material is non-testable. Participants will be granted access to the Interagency Logistics Portal for presentations and other relevant course material. Selection Criteria: Participants should be mid-to-senior-level logistics managers from organizations such as DHS, FEMA, and the Military services (Active, Guard, Reserve). Military officers (O-4 through O-6), warrant officers (W-3 through W-5), senior non-commissioned officers (E-8 through E-9), or DOD civilians (GS-12 through GS-15 or equivalent) assigned to, or en route to, a position requiring Interagency logistics knowledge. Civilians from non-governmental and volunteer agencies are invited to attend. International Logistics Exchange Officers assigned to a U.S. joint level or multi-national staff billet are eligible to attend. All others not falling into one of the above categories by either rank or duties, but feel they may benefit from this course, may attend pending approval. |
V0033 |
Virtual Tabletop Exercise-Public Health (General) |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
4.0 |
Emergency Management |
Community Resilience, Mass Care Services, Operational Coordination, Planning, Public Health, Healthcare, and Emergency Medical Services, Public Information and Warning, Situational Assessment |
|
Respond, Recover |
EMI |
This Virtual Tabletop Exercise (VTTX) has a public health focus. Each VTTX involves key personnel discussing simulated scenarios in an informal setting, and can be used to assess policies, plans, procedures, and resources for a public health hazard and event (facilitated discussion on hazard and a tabletop exercise). |
IS0023.A |
Custodial Officer Training |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
2.0 |
Emergency Management |
N/A - FEMA Employee Training |
|
Respond, Recover |
EMI |
This course will provide designated Custodial Officers with the knowledge and resources to professionally and accurately fulfill their responsibilities for effective property management. Selection Criteria: The audience consists of anyone in any FEMA facility charged with the responsibility and accountability for acquisition, utilization, maintenance, and disposal of any Government Personal Property. |
IS0024.A |
Receiving Officer (RO) Training |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
3.0 |
Emergency Management |
N/A - FEMA Employee Training |
|
Respond, Recover |
EMI |
This course will provide selected individuals with a foundation of knowledge and skills to successfully fulfill their duties as they become FEMA property management professionals. Selection Criteria: The audience consists of anyone in any FEMA facility charged with the responsibility and accountability for acquisition, utilization, maintenance, and disposal of any Government Personal Property. |
IS0025.A |
Basic Property Management |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
5.0 |
Emergency Management |
N/A - Exercises |
|
Respond, Recover |
EMI |
This course provides participants with the basic knowledge of the elements of property management. This course is mandatory for the Accountable Property Officer credentialing process and is only available to FEMA staff. It is accessible through the FEMA Employee Knowledge Center. Selection Criteria: The target population for this training program is broad and includes FEMA personnel at all levels that have been assigned Accountable Receiving Officer duties. These personnel include: FEMA Headquarters Management, Administrative, Procurement, and Reporting; Warehouse Supervisors and Managers; and FEMA Field Personnel at sites including Incident Support Bases. |
IS0028 |
Intermediate Property Management |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
7.0 |
Emergency Management |
Logistics and Supply Chain Management, N/A - FEMA Employee Training |
|
Respond, Recover |
EMI |
This course, building upon IS0025, Basic Property Management, will cover in more detail the duties and responsibilities of the property manager. Selection Criteria: The target audience for this training includes: - Accountable Property Officers—this covers the Accountable Property Specialists and Accountable Property Managers under the FEMA Qualification System
- Property Management Officers
- Log Chiefs
- Federal Coordinating Officers
- All others with duties relating to the property field
|
IS0035.16 |
FEMA Safety Orientation 2016 |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
2.0 |
Emergency Management |
N/A - Training and Education |
|
Common |
EMI |
This course is designed to help you understand your safety rights, responsibilities, and what you can do to safeguard your own well-being on the job—both in your regular workplace and during deployments. New FEMA employees are required to successfully complete this course within 90 days of their FEMA appointment. In addition, if the FEMA employee is a reservist, he/she must successfully complete the training one time every calendar year. Full-time employees will complete this course as their required training. |
IS0038.16 |
Fraud Awareness and Prevention |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
1.0 |
Emergency Management |
N/A - Training and Education |
|
Respond, Recover |
EMI |
This course provides a basic understanding of internal and external fraud within FEMA and the Federal government. In addition, the course covers your reporting responsibilities as a FEMA employee. Selection Criteria: All FEMA employees |
IS0106.16 |
Workplace Violence Awareness Training 2016 |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
1.0 |
Emergency Management |
N/A - Training and Education |
|
Common |
EMI |
The goal of this course is to give employees awareness of violence in the workplace, how to recognize the warning signs, and what actions to take to prevent or minimize violence. Selection Criteria: All FEMA employees |
IS0159 |
Hazard Mitigation Management Support in Disaster Operations |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
7.0 |
Emergency Management |
Threats and Hazard Identification |
|
Mitigation |
EMI |
The goal of this workshop is to provide an orientation to the Hazard Mitigation (HM) Management functional organization and activities of the organization, sources of information for the function, important relationships, and any other critical points that are essential to the particular function. This course is not intended to enable Specialist trainees to successfully demonstrate the ability to perform behaviors/activities in their Position Task Books. Additional training is provided on the job and through other courses identified in the Position Qualification Sheet. Selection Criteria: This workshop is designed for new HM Management support staff, including: - HM Data Integration Specialists
- HM Training Specialists
- HM Administrative Assistants
- HM Emergency Support Function Liaisons
HM Property Damage Assessment (PDA) Specialist is also an HM Management support position; however, that position title is only assigned as a secondary title to staff who are qualified in another HM Specialist title. HM PDA Specialists will have completed the HM Functional Workshop associated with their primary title, and they could benefit from attending this one. A secondary audience is HM Program Support Managers who have not previously participated in this training; they may find it to be a valuable review. |
IS0161 |
Hazard Mitigation Planning in Disaster Operations |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
8.0 |
Emergency Management |
Risk and Disaster Resilience Assessment |
|
Mitigation |
EMI |
The Hazard Mitigation (HM) Disaster Operations courses are intended to provide a segue between the general hazard mitigation training provided in the introductory course and the function they will learn in a field assignment. These HM Disaster Operations courses are not intended to enable new employees to successfully complete all the requirements of their disaster assignment. The HM courses provide an orientation to the HM functional organization and activities of the organization, sources of information for the function, important relationships, and any other critical points that are essential to the particular function. Selection Criteria: This course is designed for new HM Community Planner staff. A secondary audience is HM Planning Specialist Experts and HM Planning supervisors who have not previously participated in this training; they may find it to be a valuable review. HM Grants Specialists will benefit from this course as there is overlap and collaboration between the two functions. |
IS0163 |
HM Grants in Disaster Operations |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
8.0 |
Emergency Management |
Risk and Disaster Resilience Assessment |
|
Mitigation |
EMI |
The Hazard Mitigation (HM) Disaster Operations courses are intended to provide a segue between the general hazard mitigation training provided in the introductory course and the function they will learn in a field assignment. These HM Disaster Operations courses are not intended to enable new employees to successfully complete all the requirements of their disaster assignment. The HM courses provide an orientation to the HM functional organization and activities of the organization, sources of information for the function, important relationships, and any other critical points that are essential to the particular function. Selection Criteria: This course is designed for new HM HPA staff. A secondary audience is the Specialist Expert and Crew Leader positions in HM HPA who have not previously participated in this training; they may find it to be a valuable review. |
IS0164 |
HM Hazards and Performance Analysis (HPA) in Disaster Operations |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
8.0 |
Emergency Management |
Risk and Disaster Resilience Assessment |
|
Mitigation |
EMI |
The Hazard Mitigation (HM) Disaster Operations courses are intended to provide a segue between the general hazard mitigation training provided in the introductory course and the function they will learn in a field assignment. These HM Disaster Operations courses are not intended to enable new employees to successfully complete all the requirements of their disaster assignment. The HM courses provide an orientation to the HM functional organization and activities of the organization, sources of information for the function, important relationships, and any other critical points that are essential to the particular function. Selection Criteria: This course is designed for new HM HPA staff. A secondary audience is the Specialist Expert and Crew Leader positions in HM HPA who have not previously participated in this training; they may find it to be a valuable review. |
IS0160 |
HM CEO in Disaster Operations |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
6.0 |
Emergency Management |
Planning |
|
Mitigation |
EMI |
This course is for Hazard Mitigation (HM) Community Education and Outreach (CEO) Specialist trainees. It provides an orientation to the HM functional organization and its activities, and introduces the function and products of HM CEO. Participants will learn how to refer to key authorities, programs, and resources related to HM CEO in disaster operations, and how to identify key people and organizations. Additionally, the course identifies some of the critical issues that indicate a need for special handling or collaboration. Selection Criteria: This course is designed for new HM CEO staff. A secondary audience is HM CEO Specialist Experts and Crew Leaders who have not previously participated in this training; they may find it to be a valuable review. |
IS0212.B |
Introduction to Unified Hazard Mitigation Assistance |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
3.0 |
Emergency Management |
Long-term Vulnerability Reduction |
|
Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
The purpose of this course is to educate participants on the benefits of the Unified Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) grant programs and how to become qualified to apply for a grant under the HMA grant programs. Selection Criteria: The course is intended for personnel of state and local governments, tribal governments, and private non-profit organizations that are eligible applicants or sub-applicants under HMA grants; and FEMA employees assigned to HMA grant activities. CECs: 3 (Core) |
IS0215 |
Unified Federal Review Advisor Training: An Overview of the UFR Process |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
2.5 |
Emergency Management |
Operational Coordination |
|
Mitigation |
EMI |
This course is designed to teach environmental and historic preservation (EHP) practitioners about the Unified Federal Review (UFR) process in order to improve interagency coordination and conduct more efficient and effective EHP reviews for disaster recovery projects. |
IS0216 |
An Overview of the Unified Federal Review Process: Training for Federal Disaster Recovery Leadership |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
3.0 |
Emergency Management |
Operational Coordination |
|
Mitigation |
EMI |
This course is designed to help Federal Disaster Recovery Coordinators (FDRC) and Federal Coordinating Officers (FCO) understand how to implement the Unified Federal Review (UFR) process and the key roles that they play in the UFR process. |
IS0244.B |
Developing and Managing Volunteers |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
4.0 |
Emergency Management |
Community Resilience, Health and Social Services |
|
Prevent, Respond, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course is for emergency managers and related professionals who work with all types of volunteers and coordinate with voluntary organizations. It will provide procedures and tools for building and working with voluntary organizations. Topics include benefits and challenges of working with volunteers; building a volunteer program; writing job descriptions; developing volunteers through recruitment; coordinating with voluntary and community-based organizations; and special issues such as spontaneous volunteers, liability, and stress. Selection Criteria: Emergency managers |
IS0272 |
Guidelines for Wind Vulnerability Assessments of Existing Critical Facilities |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
1.5 |
Emergency Management |
N/A - Training and Education |
|
Mitigation |
EMI |
This course provides design professionals with an introduction to the FEMA “Guidelines for Wind Vulnerability Assessments of Existing Critical Facilities” publication. Selection Criteria: The primary audience for this course is design professionals who are involved in assessing existing critical facilities for vulnerability to wind events. |
IS0277 |
Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA): Entry- Level |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
14.0 |
Emergency Management |
N/A - Training and Education |
|
Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course is designed as an introduction to the fundamental concepts of benefit-cost analysis (BCA). Participants will learn how to obtainbenefit-costdata and conduct analyses using the latest version of the Benefit Cost Toolkit. This course will not teach how to conduct a level-two BCA. Selection Criteria: The primary audience for this course is Federal, state, local, and tribal hazard mitigation staff; applicants/grantees; subapplicants/subgrantees; and personnel who are involved in the grant application development process and provide technical assistance. |
IS0278 |
Overview - Guidance on Reporting Hazard and Performance Analyses |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
1.5 |
Emergency Management |
N/A - Training and Education |
|
Mitigation |
EMI |
This training provides guidance for gathering and reporting data on post-disaster building performance. In addition, it provides detail for the template for a standard HPA report. This course is designed to complement Guidance on Reporting Hazard and Performance Analyses Publication. Selection Criteria: The primary audience for this course is FEMA HPA Field Personnel. |
IS0279.A |
Introduction to Retrofitting Flood-Prone Residential Buildings |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
1.25 |
Emergency Management |
N/A - Training and Education |
|
Mitigation |
EMI |
This course is designed to provide essential, non-technical information about retrofitting existing flood-prone residential structures as presented in the 3rd edition of FEMA Publication 259, Engineering Principles and Practices for Retrofitting Flood-Prone Residential Structures (FEMA 2012). Selection Criteria: The primary audience for this course is engineers and architects. Floodplain managers and building code officials are also encouraged to attend. Hazard mitigation, planning, zoning, public works, and other building officials with building science knowledge and also those from the private sector, such as engineering firms, may also apply. |
IS0505 |
Religious and Cultural Literacy and Competency in Disaster |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
5.0 |
Emergency Management |
Community Resilience, N/A - Training and Education |
|
Recover |
EMI |
Religious and cultural communities are part of the whole community, and the DHS Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships works to form partnerships between the Federal Government and faith-based and neighborhood organizations to more effectively serve Americans in need. As part of this effort, in partnership with the University of Southern California Center for Risk and Economic Analysis of Terrorist Events (CREATE), this course and its companion tip sheet resources have been developed with the University of Southern California Center for Religion and Civic Culture (CRCC) and the National Disaster Interfaiths Network. In addition, FEMA personnel assisted the development of the course by providing their relevant expertise responding to disasters. The course provides emergency management professionals and faith and community leaders active in disaster with the religious literacy and competency tools needed to learn how to effectively engage religious and cultural groups and their leaders throughout the disaster lifecycle. |
IS0552 |
The Public Works Role in Emergency Management |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
2.0 |
Emergency Management |
Community Resilience, Infrastructure Systems, Planning |
|
Protect, Respond, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course provides an introduction to the role of public works departments in community emergency management. The training is intended to help communities improve their emergency management efforts regarding the functions of public works agencies prior to, during, and after disasters. Selection Criteria: Public works professionals, urban planners, local government officials, and elected officials |
IS0821.A |
Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources Support Annex |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
1.0 |
Emergency Management |
Infrastructure Systems, Operational Coordination |
|
Respond |
EMI |
The National Response Framework (NRF) presents the guiding principles that enable all response partners to prepare for and provide a unified national response to disasters and emergencies—from the smallest incident to the largest catastrophe. As part of the NRF, Support Annexes describe how Federal departments and agencies, the private sector, volunteer organizations, and non-governmental organizations coordinate and execute the common support processes and administrative tasks required during an incident. The actions described in the Support Annexes are not limited to particular types of events, but are overarching in nature and applicable to nearly every type of incident. This course provides an introduction to the Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources Support Annex to the NRF. Selection Criteria: This course is available to anyone. |
IS0860.C |
The National Infrastructure Protection Plan, An Introduction |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
2.0 |
Emergency Management |
Infrastructure Systems, Operational Coordination, Risk and Disaster Resilience Assessment |
|
Protect, Respond, Mitigation |
EMI |
Ensuring the security and resilience of the critical infrastructure of the United States is essential to the Nation’s security, public health and safety, economic vitality, and way of life. The purpose of this course is to present an overview of the National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP). The NIPP provides the unifying structure for the integration of existing and future critical infrastructure security and resilience efforts into a single national program. Selection Criteria: Open to anyone |
IS1100.A |
Increased Cost of Compliance |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
1.0 |
Emergency Management |
Community Resilience, Long-term Vulnerability Reduction, Planning |
|
Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course is intended to introduce Increased Cost of Compliance (ICC) coverage concepts as part of the Standard Flood Insurance Policy. Secondly, this course discusses the ICC claims process to further enable the agent to assist a policy holder as needed. Selection Criteria: Insurance agents, adjustors, floodplain managers, building code officials, local government officials and property owners. |
IS1101 |
Basic Agent Tutorial |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
2.5 |
Emergency Management |
N/A - Training and Education |
|
Mitigation |
EMI |
This course is intended to provide insurance agents an introduction to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and help them to gain an understanding of fundamental aspects of the program including general policy rules, regulations, flood map usage, proper rating methods and claims handling processes. |
IS1102 |
The Theory of Elevation Rating |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
2.0 |
Emergency Management |
N/A - Training and Education |
|
Mitigation |
EMI |
This course is to guide insurance professionals, particularly agents, through the steps to properly determine the Lowest Floor Elevation for Post-FIRM Buildings in A or V zones as shown on the FEMA Elevation Certificate. Due to BW-12 legislation and HFIAA-14, elevation certificates play a more crucial role in determining a policyholder’s premium rate. Selection Criteria:The primary audience for this course is property and casualty insurance agents who are rating buildings and selling flood insurance. |
IS1103 |
Elevation Certificate for Surveyors |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
2.0 |
Emergency Management |
Community Resilience, Long-term Vulnerability Reduction, Planning, Threats and Hazard Identification |
|
Mitigation |
EMI |
This course provides an in-depth look at the Elevation Certificate (EC) along with relevant resources to answer your questions. This is a four-lesson series for surveyors on how to accurately and thoroughly complete the EC, which helps agents determine the proper flood insurance premium rate. Properly completed ECs also aid local floodplain administrators in determining how high to elevate buildings located in the Special Flood Hazard Area to reduce flood risk. Selection Criteria: The primary audience for this course is land surveyors who may be retained to produce an FEMA NFIP elevation certificate. CECs: 2 |
IS1104 |
NFIP Claims Review for Adjusters |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
5.0 |
Emergency Management |
N/A - Training and Education |
|
Mitigation |
EMI |
New and experienced adjusters seeking the necessary knowledge and skill to adjust claims for the NFIP will find Claims Review for Adjusters essential for adjusting NFIP claims. This course defines the role, standards and necessary requirements to adjust claims within the NFIP. In addition, it offers an overview of the Standard Flood Insurance Policy through a step by step outline of the similarities and contrasts found in the Dwelling Form, General Property Form, and the Residential Condominium Building Association Policy. With a focus on providing excellent customer service, this course also identifies common errors and adjustment issues where special attention is needed to ensure a high level of quality in the claims settlement process. Selection Criteria: Independent claims adjusters who want to become "NFIP Certified Adjusters" or maintain their "NFIP Certified Adjuster" status. |
IS1105 |
EC Made Easy: Elevation Certificate Overview |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
2.0 |
Emergency Management |
Community Resilience, Long-term Vulnerability Reduction, Planning, Threats and Hazard Identification |
|
Mitigation |
EMI |
This course provides a basic overview of the FEMA Elevation Certificate (FEMA Form 086-033, expires July 31, 2015) Selection Criteria: Property and casualty insurance agents, professional engineers and surveyors, financial institutions, floodplain management professionals, flood determination companies, flood claims adjusters, community officials and property owners |
IS1106 |
FEMA Mapping Changes |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
1.0 |
Emergency Management |
Community Resilience, Long-term Vulnerability Reduction, Planning, Threats and Hazard Identification |
|
Mitigation |
EMI |
This interactive course provides a practical look at how changes to FEMA flood maps affect property owners, insurance agents, lending institutions and others. FEMA Mapping Changes explores the impact of map changes through a series of self-guided interactive exercises designed to assist learners with how to navigate through mapping changes as they occur. Selection Criteria: Insurance agents, property owners, floodplain managers, planners and other local officials who are assisting property owners with flood map changes or determinations. |
IS1107 |
Adjuster-Customer Service |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
3.0 |
Emergency Management |
N/A - Training and Education |
|
Mitigation |
EMI |
A flood might be one of the most traumatic events a person can experience. As one of the first people to interact with the policyholder after a flood, you, the adjuster, play a critical role in representing the National Flood Insurance Program. A customer-centric focus can result in claims being closed faster, with fewer appeals, and happier policyholders. Selection Criteria: Claims adjusters (new and certified) |
IS1108 |
Insuring Condominiums |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
1.0 |
Emergency Management |
N/A - Training and Education |
|
Mitigation |
EMI |
This course reviews the different ways that condominiums can be written in the NFIP and what makes condominiums unique - in other words, what sets them apart from other building types that are written in the National Flood Insurance Program. Rich Slevin of NFIP Training will lead you through a series of video segments covering topics relevant to condominiums in the NFIP. Knowledge checks following the segments help you check your understanding and reinforce the subject matter. Selection Criteria: NFIP insurance agents |
IS1110 |
Writing Commercial Exposures |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
1.0 |
Emergency Management |
N/A - Training and Education |
|
Mitigation |
EMI |
This course provides an introduction to commercial exposures and how they are insured within the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Selection Criteria: Property and casualty agents |
IS1111 |
Introduction to Commercial Claims |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
1.0 |
Emergency Management |
N/A - Training and Education |
|
Mitigation |
EMI |
This course provides an introduction to commercial claims. It covers small and large commercial claims, certification requirements and adjuster authority, the General Property Form, NFIP documentation requirements, and adjustment standards and requirements. Then case studies are used for the students to apply the information discussed. Selection Criteria: Insurance agents, adjusters, floodplain managers, building code officials, local government officials and property owners. |
IS1112 |
Introduction to Flood Claims |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
2.0 |
Emergency Management |
N/A - Training and Education |
|
Mitigation |
EMI |
During an active storm season, NFIP flood-certified adjusters can be in high demand to assist property owners with claims that meet the general condition of flood. This course is designed to introduce adjusters to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The first lesson reviews the necessary qualifications and process to become a flood adjuster and the resources available to help adjusters learn what they need to know to become flood certified. The second lesson discusses the history and organization of the NFIP, provides an overview of the Standard Flood Insurance Policy (SFIP) and use of its three forms, and defines key terms and concepts that flood claims adjusters must know in order to accurately handle flood claims. Selection Criteria: Insurance adjusters (new and certified) |
IS1113 |
Coastal Barrier Resources Act |
Online/Distance Learning |
EMI |
1.0 |
Emergency Management |
Environmental Response/Health and Safety |
|
Mitigation |
EMI |
This course is designed to assist insurance agents with their understanding of the Coastal Barrier Resources System (CBRS) and Otherwise Protected Areas (OPAs). Agents must correctly identify buildings located in or near these protected areas to determine eligibility for flood insurance. In this course, we will review flood zones affected by the Act, describe the designation process, and discuss building eligibility in these designated areas on the NFIP flood insurance rate map. Selection Criteria: Insurance agents, engineers, surveyors, planners, floodplain managers, building code officials and local officials who desire more information about Coastal Barrier Resources System (CBRS) and Otherwise Protected Areas (OPAs) on the Flood Insurance Rate Map |
E0660 |
Federal Staging Area Operations |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
EMI |
14.0 |
Emergency Management |
Logistics and Supply Chain Management |
|
Respond, Recover |
EMI |
This course trains FEMA, Other Federal Agency (OFA), and other key personnel in the setup, management, and operations of a Federal Staging Area (FSA). Selection Criteria: The class is open to Operations, Logistics, and Planning personnel in FEMA and OFAs who have or who will operate in a FEMA Staging Area. |
E0691 |
Disability Integration Advisor Lead |
Residential |
EMI |
28.0 |
Emergency Management |
Operational Coordination |
|
Respond, Recover |
EMI |
This course will equip participants with the skills needed to perform effectively as a Disability Integration Advisor Lead. Selection Criteria: Identified Disability Integration Advisor Leads who require this course under the FEMA Qualification System |
AWR-323-W |
Disease Containment Measures |
Online/Distance Learning |
LSU |
3.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health |
Community Resilience, Health and Social Services, Operational Communications, Operational Coordination, Planning, Public Health, Healthcare, and Emergency Medical Services, Public Information and Warning, Situational Assessment |
|
Respond |
NTED |
This course provides awareness-level training on the triggers related to various disease containment measures as well as detailed information on the declaration, implementation, and demobilization efforts required during these type of events. The course focuses on the roles of community agencies as well as how these agencies must integrate their efforts to successfully respond to a disease-related emergency. Case studies are used to provide real-life exposure to social distancing, quarantine, and isolation events. |
G0141 |
Instructional Presentation and Evaluation Skills |
Indirect |
EMI |
24.0 |
Emergency Management |
N/A - Training and Education |
|
Common |
EMI |
This 3-day course addresses the practicalities of conducting successful interactions, managing the classroom experience, and making presentations. It covers the basics of adult learning and of training evaluation for those wanting more experience in this area. Participants have several opportunities to practice presentation and instructional skills, first as spokespersons for small groups, then during short duo presentations, 3-minute individual presentations, and, finally, 20-minute individual presentations, using material related to their own programs or functions. Detailed feedback is provided.A large number of job aids are provided to help in the application of training skills. To prepare for the 20 minute presentation, participants should come to class with a laptop. Selection Criteria: Subject Matter Experts who have the responsibility to deliver training |
G0205 |
Recovery from Disaster: The Local Community Role |
Indirect |
EMI |
17.0 |
Emergency Management |
N/A - Training and Education |
|
Prevent, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course is the condensed version of the 4-day E0210 resident course. This course covers foundational concepts in disaster recovery and the latest guidance on recovery planning. Participants will either assess their own recovery plan or a sample against this national planning guidance. Following that, participants will discuss how a disaster recovery effort can be organized, managed, and led along with the types of challenges faced by recovery managers. Scenario activities throughout the course give participants the opportunity to target information strategies, and address local capabilities and challenges. They will also analyze lessons learned from Joplin, Missouri. While this is normally a 2.5 day course, in time of disaster, it can be shortened for immediate need in training the basics of recovery based on local need and covers the roles and responsibilities of local recovery team members. Selection Criteria: This course is designed for local elected officials (mayor, city/county council member), tribal leaders, city/county manager/staff, city/county planners/staff, regional planning commissions, economic development districts, finance director/assessor, emergency manager/staff, public works director/staff, building inspector/staff, floodplain manager/staff, health care administrator or planner, public information officer, housing director or planner/staff, voluntary agency coordinator or unmet needs committee coordinator, business organization representative, administrative director/manager, state recovery staff and partners (so they can be tuned into recovery at the local level) |
G0235 |
Emergency Planning |
Indirect |
EMI |
16.0 |
Emergency Management |
N/A - Training and Education |
|
Respond, Recover |
EMI |
This course offers training in the fundamentals of the emergency planning process, including the rationale behind planning. It will develop the capability for effective participation in the all-hazard emergency operations planning process to save lives, protect property and the enviornment threatened by disaster. Selection Criteria: This course is designed for emergency management personnel who are involved in developing an effective emergency planning system. |
G0284.4 |
Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps |
Indirect |
EMI |
4.0 |
Emergency Management |
Community Resilience, Long-term Vulnerability Reduction, Planning, Threats and Hazard Identification |
|
Prevent, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course is designed to familiarize participants with floodplain mapping purposes and process. The impact and cost consequences of map updates, coordination of the map process, gaining public and political support, using Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps (DFIRMs) and backup data, and other topics will be discussed and reviewed. Interactive exercises and in-depth discussions will aid participants in learning this information. Selection Criteria: This course is designed for floodplain managers with at least 2 years of floodplain management experience or who have the Certified Floodplain Manager credential. |
G0289 |
Public Information Officer Awareness Training |
Indirect |
EMI |
7.0 |
Emergency Management |
Public Information and Warning |
|
Common |
EMI |
Public information consists of the processes, procedures and systems to communicate timely, accurate and accessible information to affected audiences. Armed with good information, people are better able to make good decisions and, by doing so, contribute to the overall response goal of saving lives and protecting property. Personnel tasked with gathering, verifying, coordinating and disseminating public information at the federal, state, tribal, local and territorial levels bear this considerable responsibility concurrently with other job assignments. These PIOs must be provided with the opportunity to learn and practice the skills they will use on the job. The one-day Public Information Officer Awareness Course (G0289) is designed to familiarize participants with the concepts underlying the PIO role. This course can provide a basic understanding of the PIO function for those new to the position. Additionally, it can provide those in executive level roles the necessary knowledge of PIO roles and responsibilities during an emergency. This is the first course in the Public Information Training Series. This course is delivered at the state, local, tribal and territorial governments. Other courses are conducted as resident courses at the Emergency Management Institute (EMI). The courses build on each other, enhancing participants’ skills further at each level. This course uses Bloom’s Taxonomy as a guide to focus the course material to augment the knowledge and comprehension for new PIOs. This course is equivalent to the IS0029 course found on the EMI Independent Study Web site. This course will introduce the participants to the public information function and the role of the PIO in the public safety/emergency management environment. Selection Criteria: The primary audience for this training is individuals who have public information responsibilities as their main job or as an auxiliary function at the federal, state, local, tribal, or territorial level of government, and in the private and nongovernmental sectors. A secondary audience for this training includes individuals who would benefit from a general understanding of the emergency public information function. This audience would include elected and other officials (e.g., dispatchers, receptionists) who may work with PIOs or with the news media during an incident or have initial media contact outside an incident through the course of their job. |
AWR-132-W |
Understanding and Planning for School Bomb Incidents, Web-Based |
Online/Distance Learning |
NMT |
4.0 |
Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Law Enforcement |
On-scene Security, Protection, and Law Enforcement |
Law Enforcement Preparedness and Response |
Respond |
NTED |
UPSBI addresses the issues involved in school bomb threats; and designing safe and effective response plans for school bomb incidents. In addition, UPSBI provides the tools and information needed to develop or assess an existing school bomb incident response plan. The course has numerous resources which include full text documents concerning school emergency management plans, the threat assessment process, planning a functional school training program, and links to FEMA online training for school administrators. This online course may be found at http://campus.emrtc.nmt.edu/campus/ |
G0290 |
Basic Public Information Officers Course |
Indirect |
EMI |
14.0 |
Emergency Management |
Public Information and Warning |
|
Common |
EMI |
Public information consists of the processes, procedures and systems to communicate timely, accurate and accessible information to affected audiences. Armed with good information, people are empowered to make better decisions and thus contribute to the overall response goal of saving lives and protecting property. Personnel tasked with gathering, verifying, coordinating and disseminating public information at the federal, state, tribal, local and territorial levels bear this considerable responsibility concurrently with other job assignments. These Public Information Officers (PIOs) must be provided with the opportunity to learn and practice the skills they will use on the job. The Basic Public Information Officer Course (G0290) is designed to provide participants with the opportunity to start applying basic concepts underlying the Public Information Officer (PIO) role. This course can provide a basic understanding of the PIO function for those new to the position. This is the second course in the Public Information Training Series. This course is delivered at the state, local, tribal and territorial governments. Other courses are conducted as resident courses at the Emergency Management Institute (EMI). The courses build on each other enhancing students’ skills further at each level. This course uses Bloom’s Taxonomy as a guide to focus the course material to augment the knowledge and comprehension for new PIOs. This course will consider the value of communication before, during and after an incident. It will help PIOs identify critical audiences, both internal and external. Selection Criteria: The primary audience for this training is individuals who have public information responsibilities as their main job or as an auxiliary function at the federal, state, local, tribal or territorial level of government, and in the private and nongovernmental sectors. |
G0291 |
Joint Information System/Center Planning for Tribal, State, and Local Public Information Officers |
Indirect |
EMI |
7.0 |
Emergency Management |
Public Information and Warning |
|
Common |
EMI |
Public information consists of the processes, procedures, and systems to communicate timely, accurate, and accessible information to affected audiences. Armed with good information, people are better able to make good decisions and, by doing so; contribute to the overall response goal of saving lives and protecting property. Personnel tasked with gathering, verifying, coordinating, and disseminating public information at the federal, state, tribal, local, and territorial levels bear this considerable responsibility concurrently with other job assignments. These Public Information Officers (PIOs) must be provided with the opportunity to learn and practice the skills they will use on the job. This courseis designed for PIOs with experience in the field who will be working in a JIS/JIC. This is the third course in the Public Information Training Series. This course is delivered at the state, local, tribal, and territorial governments. Other courses are conducted as resident courses at the Emergency Management Institute (EMI). The courses build on each other enhancing students’ skills further at each level. This course uses Blooms Taxonomy as a guide to focus the course material to augment the knowledge and comprehension for new PIOs. (This course is equivalent to E/L0387) This course will outline the communications needed for different incidents and define the roles of the PIO within ICS. Selection Criteria: The primary audience for this training is individuals who have public information responsibilities as their main job or as an auxiliary function at the federal, state, local, tribal, or territorial level of government, and in the private and nongovernmental sectors. |
G0365 |
WEM: Partnerships for Creating and Maintaining Spotter Groups |
Indirect |
EMI |
5.0 |
Emergency Management |
N/A - Training and Education |
|
Respond, Mitigation |
EMI |
This workshop emphasizes the valuable service that spotter groups provide to protect lives during hazardous weather and flooding. This activity is intended to promote the creation and enhancement of spotter groups across the country. It includes a wide variety of tools and approaches to help make spotter groups a key part of effective community warning systems. This workshop should be delivered jointly by emergency management and National Weather Service (NWS) staff. Selection Criteria: State and local emergency managers and NWS staff |
G0386 |
Mass Fatalities Incident Response Course |
Indirect |
EMI |
14.0 |
Emergency Management |
Fatality Management Services, Forensics and Attribution, Operational Communications, Operational Coordination, Planning |
|
Respond |
EMI |
This course prepares state and local response personnel and other responsible agencies and professionals to handle mass fatalities effectively and to work with the survivors in an emergency or disaster. This course covers incident management; mass fatalities; planning before and operations during an incident; establishing the morgue; family assistance support operations; and assistance from the Federal government. The course concludes with a tabletop exercise. Participants will learn to identify the characteristics of a mass fatality incident and identify the roles and responsibilities of key personnel in the incident. In addition, the instructor will describe the steps required to respond to a mass fatalities incident, including catastrophic numbers of fatalities and contaminated remains, and help participants determine their jurisdiction’s preparedness for a mass fatalities event. Selection Criteria: The target audience for this course is local responders who may have responsibility for the recovery, handling, identification, and return of remains following a mass fatalities incident. |
G0775 |
Emergency Operations Center Management and Operations |
Indirect |
EMI |
16.0 |
Emergency Management |
N/A - Training and Education |
|
Respond, Recover, Mitigation |
EMI |
This course explores the role, design, and functions of Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs) and their relationships as components of a Multi-Agency Coordination System (MACS). The course contains disaster-related examples, activities, and case studies that relate to EOCs and MACS at the Federal, state, and local levels of government. Selection Criteria: This course is open to all Federal, state, local, and tribal emergency managers; first responders to include Incident Commanders from all emergency management disciplines; private industry personnel responsible for coordination activities during a disaster; and Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster personnel. |
AWR-344-W |
Cybersecurity and Cyber Incident Awareness: Knowing Yourself and Knowing the Enemy |
Online/Distance Learning |
ILEMA |
4.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Public Works, Citizen/Community Volunteer, Information Technology, Transportation |
Cybersecurity |
|
Protect |
NTED |
The purpose of this course is to create a broader awareness of the principles and best practices of a robust cybersecurity program.This course seeks to increase awareness of the participant’s current cybersecurity posture and identify areas and resources for direct improvement. This course specifically utilizes the Cybersecurity Framework as a basis for building awareness due to its use of common language, flexibility, and its reliance on industry best practices.Familiarity with the Framework will help organizations build a cybersecurity program tailored to fit their own needs.Additionally, the Organizational Profile created in this course, can be utilized in a companion instructor-led course and can be used internally to help guide and focus cybersecurity efforts within the participant’s organization. |
MGT-456 |
Integration of Cybersecurity Personnel into the Emergency Operations Center for Cyber Incidents |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
NUARI |
24.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Safety Communications, Public Works, Information Technology, Security and Safety, Other |
Community Resilience, Cybersecurity, Intelligence and Information Sharing, Operational Communications, Operational Coordination, Public Information and Warning, Situational Assessment |
Cyber Security |
Respond, Common, Mitigation |
NTED |
The course is designed to assist jurisdictions with coordinating and managing response efforts between emergency response organizations and critical infrastructure cybersecurity personnel, necessary as a result of a cyber incident. The course will help to ensure that traditional emergency management personnel and cybersecurity personnel recognize the importance of working together to mitigate the effects of a cyber incident. This course utilizes the Emergency Management Exercise System (EM*ES) incident simulation software which provides many features that resemble or imitate actual incident management systems. Delivered with Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service / National Emergency Response and Rescue Training Center (TEEX/NERRTC) |
AWR-135 |
Promoting Community Cyber Security |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
TEEX |
6.0 |
Emergency Management, Governmental Administrative, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Public Works, Citizen/Community Volunteer, Information Technology, Security and Safety, Transportation, Other |
Community Resilience, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Systems, Intelligence and Information Sharing, Long-term Vulnerability Reduction, Operational Coordination, Physical Protective Measures, Planning, Screening, Search, and Detection, Threats and Hazard Identification |
Cyber Security |
Protect |
NTED |
The course is designed to provide an overview of the steps taken within organizations to protect their cyber resources. It will also look at that protection within the context of the broader community. Participants will explore the impact of the interconnections and dependencies introduced by information technology. |
AWR-213 |
Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Awareness |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
TEEX |
8.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Public Works, Agriculture, Animal Emergency Services, Citizen/Community Volunteer, Information Technology, Security and Safety, Search & Rescue, Transportation, Other, Education |
Community Resilience, Infrastructure Systems, Intelligence and Information Sharing, Planning, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Risk Management for Protection Programs and Activities |
|
Common |
NTED |
The course focuses on local preparedness efforts as they relate to the national approach to critical infrastructure security and resilience. An understanding of the national approach to critical infrastructure enables critical infrastructure stakeholders to address local planning within a common framework. Informed planning is consistent with and expands on nationally accepted emergency management standards as the basis for planning across the mission areas of prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery. |
AWR-136 |
Essentials of Community Cyber Security |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
TEEX |
4.0 |
Emergency Management, Governmental Administrative, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Public Works, Citizen/Community Volunteer, Information Technology, Security and Safety, Transportation, Other |
Community Resilience, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Systems, Intelligence and Information Sharing, Long-term Vulnerability Reduction, Operational Coordination, Physical Protective Measures, Planning, Screening, Search, and Detection, Threats and Hazard Identification |
Cyber Security |
Prevent, Protect |
NTED |
The course provides individuals, community leaders and first-responders with information on how cyber attacks can impact, prevent, and/or stop operations and emergency responses in a community.It also serves as a cursory introduction to cyber threats, vulnerabilities and countermeasures. It explains vulnerabilities of computer systems and networks and how these vulnerabilities can affect communities. The course introduces actions communities can take in establishing a cyber security program. |
AWR-103 |
Crime Scene Management for CBRNE Incidents (CSM) |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
CDP |
8.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Hazardous Material, Health Care, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Public Works, Transportation |
Environmental Response/Health and Safety, Forensics and Attribution, Intelligence and Information Sharing, Interdiction and Disruption, On-scene Security, Protection, and Law Enforcement, Screening, Search, and Detection |
Law Enforcement Preparedness and Response |
Prevent, Respond |
CDP |
Crime Scene Management for CBRNE Incidents (CSM) is a 1-day course designed to enhance the responder's ability to manage a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or explosive (CBRNE) crime scene. Responders who successfully complete this course will become familiar with the laws and regulations enabling them to protect a crime scene in a way that makes successful prosecution of the perpetrators more likely. |
MGT-341 |
Disaster Preparedness for Hospitals and Healthcare Organizations Within the Community Infrastructure |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
TEEX |
16.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Security and Safety |
Community Resilience, Economic Recovery, Environmental Response/Health and Safety, Fatality Management Services, Health and Social Services, Infrastructure Systems, Interdiction and Disruption, Long-term Vulnerability Reduction, Mass Care Services, Operational Coordination, Planning, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Public Health, Healthcare, and Emergency Medical Services, Public Information and Warning, Supply Chain Integrity and Security, Threats and Hazard Identification |
Mass Casualty Care/Medical Readiness |
Protect, Respond, Recover, Common |
NTED |
Disaster Preparedness for Hospitals and Healthcare Organizations Within the Community Infrastructure brings together those individuals from the hospital and healthcare community who are responsible for ensuring the resiliency of healthcare services during a high consequence or catastrophic event within a jurisdiction. Through a focus on preparedness processes and activities, this course provides an opportunity for participants to acquire the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to help them ensure the sustainability of their facilities and organizations during all types of disasters. |
AWR-138-W |
Network Assurance, Web-Based |
Online/Distance Learning |
TEEX |
5.0 |
Emergency Management, Fire Service, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Citizen/Community Volunteer, Information Technology, Security and Safety, Other |
Community Resilience, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Systems, Planning |
Cyber Security |
Protect |
NTED |
Network Assurance covers secure network practices necessary to protect networked systems against attacks and exploits. Network security administration topics include firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention, common cryptographic ciphers, AAA (authentication, authorization, and accounting), server and client security, and secure policy generation. |
AWR-139-W |
Digital Forensics Basics, Web-Based |
Online/Distance Learning |
TEEX |
5.0 |
Emergency Management, Fire Service, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Citizen/Community Volunteer, Information Technology, Security and Safety, Other |
Forensics and Attribution, Forensics and Attribution |
Cyber Security |
Protect |
NTED |
This course covers investigative methods and standards for the acquisition, extraction, preservation, analysis and deposition of digital evidence from storage devices. This course offers a wide array of forensics situations that are applicable to the real world. Students will learn how to find traces of illegal or illicit activities left on disk with computer forensics tools and manual techniques, and how to recover data intentionally hidden or encrypted by perpetrators. |
AWR-140 |
Introduction to Radiological Nuclear WMD Operations |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
CTOS |
4.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Public Works, Citizen/Community Volunteer, Security and Safety, Search & Rescue, Transportation |
Environmental Response/Health and Safety, Health and Social Services, Physical Protective Measures, Public Health, Healthcare, and Emergency Medical Services, Situational Assessment, Threats and Hazard Identification |
Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction |
Respond |
NTED |
The purpose of the Introduction to Radiological/Nuclear Operations, AWR-140, course, is to provide awareness and operations level training to those participants, who in the course of their normal duties could encounter a radiological/nuclear incident. The course will introduce topics that are relevant to a radiological/nuclear operation: Radiation, Radiological/Nuclear Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Threats, Recognition and Notification, Protective Actions. This training will provide the participant with the fundamental knowledge of radiation and give the participant the awareness level knowledge (defensive posture) to respond to a radiological/nuclear WMD incident. It will train the awareness level tasks - recognition, self-protection, notification and secure the area - as it relates to a radiological incident. This will be accomplished by explaining protective actions and presenting administrative and engineering controls/procedures to help minimize health risks during a radiological emergency. The course also covers material found at the operations level and meets a large portion of NFPA-472 Annex D-Analyzing the Incident. Participants who complete this course (AWR-140) along with the CTOS Instrument Course and Operations Response to Radiological/Nuclear WMDs will have completed the competencies, behaviors and tasks found in NFPA-472 Annex D and met the intent of the Standard. |
AWR-217 |
Tsunami Awareness |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
UH-NDPTC |
6.5 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement, Public Works, Citizen/Community Volunteer, Security and Safety, Transportation, Other |
Community Resilience, Operational Communications, Planning, Public Information and Warning, Public Information and Warning, Risk and Disaster Resilience Assessment, Situational Assessment |
Incident Response |
Mitigation |
NTED |
This course enhances the participants’ abilities to support their organizations’ tsunami preparedness and response efforts. It provides participants with an understanding of: The tsunami hazard, current hazard assessment tools and products, tsunami warning and dissemination systems and methods and methods of community response to local and distant tsunamis. At the conclusion of each module, students will participate in a facilitator-led scenario-based group activity that challenges them to identify effective actions that will reduce the impact of a tsunami in their communities. In these activities, participants apply their knowledge of the presented materials to actual tsunami preparedness, mitigation, and response issues. Through these exercises, participants come to understand how organizational preparedness and community-level planning tools support tsunami preparedness |
AWR-148-W |
Crisis Management for School-Based Incidents-Partnering Rural Law Enforcement, First Responders, and Local School Systems-Web-Based |
Online/Distance Learning |
RDPC |
8.0 |
Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Public Works, Other |
Community Resilience, Intelligence and Information Sharing, On-scene Security, Protection, and Law Enforcement, Operational Coordination, Physical Protective Measures, Planning, Public Information and Warning, Risk Management for Protection Programs and Activities, Threats and Hazard Identification |
Whole Community Inclusive Planning |
Prevent, Protect, Respond, Recover, Common |
NTED |
This awareness-level course has been developed to educate rural emergency responders, in particular law enforcement, as well as school administrators and staff on the elements that must be in place to effectively respond to school-based emergencies. This course provides an opportunity for rural law enforcement and school personnel to develop a partnership with regard to school safety through effective collaborative planning, preparedness, communication, and coordination of resources. Topics covered during this course include: incident planning and preparedness, proactive threat mitigation, incident response and recovery, vulnerability assessments, threat assessment management, incident debriefing and defusing, and parent reunification. Upon completion of this course, participants will be better prepared to work together during a crisis.To register for this course, visit: www.ruraltraining.org/training/courses/awr-148-w/ |
AWR-140-1 |
WMD Radiological/Nuclear Awareness Course, Train-the-Trainer |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
CTOS |
3.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Public Works, Security and Safety, Search & Rescue, Transportation |
Environmental Response/Health and Safety, Public Information and Warning, Situational Assessment |
Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction |
Respond |
NTED |
The intent of this course is to prepare trainers to deliver the WMD radiological/nuclear awareness course. It focuses on the delivery of the AWR-140 course, including class preparation, instructional techniques, completion of course paperwork, and notes and delivery tips, slide groupings, key points, and information to aid instruction. |
AWR-140-W |
WMD Radiological/Nuclear Awareness Course Web-Based |
Online/Distance Learning |
CTOS |
3.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Public Works, Citizen/Community Volunteer, Security and Safety, Search & Rescue, Transportation |
Environmental Response/Health and Safety, Public Information and Warning, Situational Assessment |
Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction |
Respond |
NTED |
This course presents a WMD radiological/nuclear overview designed for first responders and other personnel who, in the course of their normal duties, are likely to be the first to arrive on the scene of a radiological/nuclear incident. It focuses on the basics of radiation, possible health effects, hazard identification, proper notification procedures, and the radiological/nuclear threat. To register for this course, visit: www.ctosnnsa.org |
AWR-144 |
Port and Vessel Security for Public Safety and Maritime Personnel |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
RDPC |
8.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement, Public Health |
Critical Transportation, Environmental Response/Health and Safety, Intelligence and Information Sharing, On-scene Security, Protection, and Law Enforcement, Operational Coordination, Planning, Risk Management for Protection Programs and Activities, Threats and Hazard Identification |
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Protect, Respond, Recover, Mitigation |
NTED |
This instructor-led course is designed to provide participants with the basic competencies associated with port and vessel security as well as a working knowledge of maritime security appropriate to public safety responders in rural jurisdictions. The participants will be given instruction concerning specific maritime security regulations affecting facilities and vessels (e.g., MARSEC levels, SSI, TWIC, etc.) as well as potential hazards in the dock and vessel environment. Additional resources, such as HOMEPORT and Area Maritime Security Committees will also be discussed. |
PER-292 |
Leadership and Management of Surface Transportation Incidents (LMSTI) |
Residential |
TTCI |
40.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement, Security and Safety, Transportation |
Access Control and Identity Verification, Environmental Response/Health and Safety, Intelligence and Information Sharing, Long-term Vulnerability Reduction, On-scene Security, Protection, and Law Enforcement, Operational Communications, Operational Coordination, Planning, Planning, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Public Information and Warning, Risk and Disaster Resilience Assessment, Screening, Search, and Detection, Situational Assessment, Threats and Hazard Identification |
Incident Response |
Respond |
NTED |
The curriculum for LMSTI is designed to enhance and advance the participants knowledge that will help them establish effective objectives, strategies, tactics, and decisions when assuming the command and/or general staffing roles that are critical when responding to various modes of surface transportation HazMat/WMD incidents. The curriculum will also augment the participants’ knowledge of terrorist and other criminal attacks that could be potentially used against surface transportation. Information on security considerations for facilities and conveyances, target hardening through risk based transportation assessments (to include threat and vulnerability assessments), planning and management of incidents involving IEDs will also be covered in this course. The curriculum is also designed to integrate classroom and intensive hands-on field activities. This combination reinforces newly gained knowledge by placing participants immediately into practical applications in scenario-based incidents using full-scale simulations. The LMSTI course provides situations that will require participants to make decisions impacting the safety of responders and citizens. They will learn to prioritize issues involving breaches or potential catastrophic failures of various containers involved in highway, rail, and intermodal modes of transportation. They will also learn to recognize potential threats from terrorist or criminal activity. The curriculum covers a review of NIMS/ICS documentation and IAPs, chemical protective clothing considerations, decontamination considerations, laws that affect response to HazMat/WMD, Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act (SARA) of 1986 referred to also as SARA Title III, and the Emergency Planning Community Right to Know Act. The curriculum also covers site analysis issues, D.E.C.I.D.E. local emergency response processes, the National Response Framework (NRF) and potential federal responses to incidents involving surface transportation.
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AWR-147 |
Rail Car Incident Response |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
RDPC |
8.0 |
Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement, Public Safety Communications, Public Works |
Environmental Response/Health and Safety, Infrastructure Systems, Intelligence and Information Sharing, On-scene Security, Protection, and Law Enforcement, Operational Coordination, Physical Protective Measures, Planning, Threats and Hazard Identification |
Rural First Responders |
Prevent, Protect, Respond |
NTED |
The AWR 147 Rail Car Incident Response course has been developed to educate emergency responders on freight rail car incidents involving hazardous materials. As more and more rail traffic transports cargo, including hazardous materials, it is critical that emergency responders are well trained. The increase in traffic adds to the already present risk of transportation incidents involving hazardous cargo. In addition, since a majority of the rail traffic travels through rural America, it is important that the often times resource limited rural responder community become educated about the dangers and unique hazards presented with rail cars. The information covered in this course will enhance the ability of emergency responders, especially rural emergency responders, to help mitigate a rail car incident by determining complexity and understanding resources needed to remediate the emergency. |
PER-275 |
Law Enforcement Active Shooter Emergency Response (LASER) |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
LSU |
16.0 |
Emergency Management, Law Enforcement |
Environmental Response/Health and Safety, Infrastructure Systems, Intelligence and Information Sharing, On-scene Security, Protection, and Law Enforcement, Operational Communications, Operational Coordination, Physical Protective Measures, Planning, Planning, Screening, Search, and Detection, Situational Assessment, Threats and Hazard Identification |
Active Shooting-Law Enforcement Response |
Prevent, Respond, Common |
NTED |
The Law Enforcement Active Shooter Emergency Response (LASER) course uses a mixture of classroom presentations, hands-on field training, and practical exercises to enhance the response capabilities of law enforcement officers in order to effectively respond to and stop an active shooter incident. This class aims to provide participants with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to rapidly deploy and neutralize violent offenders during active shooter incidents in order to prevent the loss of innocent lives. |
PER-275-1 |
Law Enforcement Active Shooter Emergency Response, Train-the-Trainer |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
LSU |
24.0 |
Law Enforcement |
Environmental Response/Health and Safety, Infrastructure Systems, Operational Communications, Operational Coordination, Physical Protective Measures, Planning, Planning, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Public Information and Warning, Situational Assessment |
Active Shooting-Law Enforcement Response |
Respond, Common |
NTED |
The Law Enforcement Active Shooter Emergency Response (LASER) course uses a mixture of classroom presentations, hands-on field training, and practical exercises to enhance the response capabilities of law enforcement officers in order to effectively respond to and stop an active shooter incident. This class aims to provide participants with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to rapidly deploy and neutralize violent offenders during active shooter incidents in order to prevent the loss of innocent lives. In addition, this course aims to teach and instruct others to do the same. The Train-the-Trainer iteration of the LASER course allows participants to become certified course instructors and deliver the course to their co-workers and their organization’s employees |
AWR-148 |
Crisis Management for School-Based Incidents--Partnering Rural Law Enforcement, First Responders, and Local School Systems |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
RDPC |
7.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Law Enforcement, Public Safety Communications, Public Works, Other |
Community Resilience, Intelligence and Information Sharing, On-scene Security, Protection, and Law Enforcement, Operational Coordination, Physical Protective Measures, Planning, Public Information and Warning, Risk Management for Protection Programs and Activities, Threats and Hazard Identification |
Whole Community Inclusive Planning |
Common |
NTED |
Developed by the University of Findlay as a member of the RDPC, this Awareness level course has been developed to educate rural law enforcement personnel as well as school administrators and personnel on the elements that must be in place to effectively respond to a school-based emergency. Rural schools, law enforcement, and other emergency responders are often limited in resources, so it is imperative that all potentially affected parties collaborate on planning, preparing, communicating, responding, and recovering from a school-based incident. This course provides an opportunity to partner the rural emergency response community and the local school systems. Specifically, this course will allow them to collaborate, communicate, and share information, to achieve coordinated awareness of, prevention of, protection against, and response to school-based incidents in a rural community. |
MGT-383 |
Emergency Operations Plans for Rural Jurisdictions |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
RDPC |
8.0 |
Emergency Management, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health |
Access Control and Identity Verification, Community Resilience, Critical Transportation, Cybersecurity, Housing, Infrastructure Systems, Interdiction and Disruption, Long-term Vulnerability Reduction, Mass Care Services, On-scene Security, Protection, and Law Enforcement, Operational Communications, Operational Coordination, Physical Protective Measures, Planning, Public Information and Warning, Risk and Disaster Resilience Assessment, Risk Management for Protection Programs and Activities, Screening, Search, and Detection, Situational Assessment, Supply Chain Integrity and Security, Threats and Hazard Identification |
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Protect, Respond, Common |
NTED |
This 8-hour planning and management-level course is designed to provide rural first responders with the knowledge and skills to develop an emergency operations plan (EOP) for their local jurisdiction or region. Participants are provided with knowledge on the planning process, the different types of emergency operations plan formats, and the components of each. Participants engage in scenarios that are designed to reinforce the lessons learned and to enable them to determine the best format for their particular jurisdiction and to organize the various planning components into an EOP. Course Location:This course will be held at local training facilities in rural communities throughout the country. |
MGT-384 |
Community Preparedness for Cyber Incidents |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
TEEX |
12.0 |
Emergency Management, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Public Works, Citizen/Community Volunteer, Information Technology, Transportation |
Access Control and Identity Verification, Community Resilience, Cybersecurity, Intelligence and Information Sharing, Planning, Situational Assessment, Threats and Hazard Identification |
Cyber Security |
Prevent |
NTED |
This 12 hour, non-technical course is designed to develop community leaders and managers and stakeholders to prepare communities for cyber incidents by identifying protection, response and recovery strategies for cyber incidents that are able to be implemented in the community.The courseutilizes a team approach to capitalize on the synergy of traditional emergency response organizations, local and state government, military and public and private operators of critical infrastructure, to accomplish this training. |
AWR-151 |
Understanding the Dangers of Agroterrorism |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
RDPC |
3.5 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health, Agriculture, Animal Emergency Services, Citizen/Community Volunteer, Security and Safety, Other |
Infrastructure Systems |
Food and Agriculture Preparedness and Response |
Common |
NTED |
The first course in the Western Institute of Food Safety & Security (WIFSS) Agroterrorism Preparedness Curriculum for Frontline Responders and is an awareness-level course. Local and regional emergency response teams gain an awareness of the potential targets and impacts of agroterrorism and learn how effective preplanning within a community can mitigate acts of agroterrorism. |
AWR-228 |
Coastal Community Resilience: Building Resilience from the Inside Out |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
UH-NDPTC |
7.0 |
Emergency Management, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Law Enforcement, Citizen/Community Volunteer, Other |
Community Resilience, Long-term Vulnerability Reduction, Planning, Risk and Disaster Resilience Assessment, Threats and Hazard Identification |
Citizen Preparedness and Participation |
Common |
NTED |
The course will focus on resilience as a unifying framework for community-based planning, preparedness, response, and recovery. The course will emphasize target capabilities to enhance preparedness and response to natural hazards including chronic hazards and hazard events through integration of risk-based, community-based, and collaborative strategies into existing plans and programs. |
AWR-132 |
Understanding and Planning for School Bomb Incidents |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
NMT |
4.0 |
Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Law Enforcement |
Planning |
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Prevent |
NTED |
This four-hour awareness level course provides participants with the language and tools required to effectively assess school bomb incident response plans and guide recommendations. The course identifies the factors involved in school bomb threats; critical response actions based on scenario types; the primary components of an improvised explosive device; and critical components of a school bomb related response plan. |
PER-247 |
Secondary Screener/Radiation Detection Kit Operations and Strategies (SS/RDK) |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
CTOS |
7.0 |
Fire Service, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement, Public Works |
Environmental Response/Health and Safety, Intelligence and Information Sharing, Interdiction and Disruption, Screening, Search, and Detection, Screening, Search, and Detection |
Terrorism Awareness and Response |
Prevent |
NTED |
The SS/RDK Operations and Strategies Course supports the Preventative Radiological/Nuclear Prevention (PRND) mission. The course focuses on the operation and employment of the FH 40 survey/rate meter and remaining Radiation Detection Kit (RDK) components. The participant will learn to detect, verify, locate, measure, identify,andassess the radiation level of unknown radiological materials in facilities, packages, and vehicles using the system and its accessories. |
PER-293 |
HazMat/WMD Technician for Surface Transportation (HWMDTST) |
Residential |
TTCI |
80.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement, Security and Safety, Transportation |
Access Control and Identity Verification, Environmental Response/Health and Safety, Intelligence and Information Sharing, On-scene Security, Protection, and Law Enforcement, Operational Communications, Operational Coordination, Planning, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Public Information and Warning, Screening, Search, and Detection, Situational Assessment, Situational Assessment |
Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction |
Prevent, Protect, Respond |
NTED |
HWMDTST course goal is to provide participants with the training necessary to analyze and chose the best corrective action while maintaining safety. Participants will be able to analyze the chemical and physical properties of HazMat/WMD and apply this information to the appropriately to the applicable areas of an incident. Participants will be able to analyze how HazMat/WMD being transported in various surface transportation containers will impact the outcome of an incident. HWMDTST course provides technical information and includes extensive hands-on practice of actions and full-scale to simulate HazMat/WMD surface transportation incidents. Participants will demonstrate proficiency during an incident while providing solutions to minimize the impact to the responders, the citizens, the environment, and the critical infrastructure of the area. |
AWR-160 |
Standardized Awareness Training |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential, Indirect |
CDP |
8.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Public Works, Agriculture, Animal Emergency Services, Citizen/Community Volunteer, Information Technology, Security and Safety, Search & Rescue, Transportation, Other, Education |
Environmental Response/Health and Safety, Interdiction and Disruption, Public Information and Warning, Screening, Search, and Detection, Situational Assessment |
Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction |
Protect, Respond |
CDP |
Standardized Awareness Training, is a 1-day, 8-hour training course that includes facilitated discussions, activities, and case studies. Topics in this course include: - Prevention and Deterrence,
- Identification of Hazardous Materials and the ERG,
- Chemical Agents,
- Biological Agents,
- Radiological Materials and Nuclear Weapons, and
- Explosive Devices.
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AWR-224-W |
Secondary Screener Radiation Detection Kit Components and Controls, Web-Based |
Online/Distance Learning |
CTOS |
1.5 |
Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Law Enforcement |
Screening, Search, and Detection, Screening, Search, and Detection |
Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction |
Prevent |
NTED |
The Secondary Screener Radiation Detection Kit (SS/RDK) web-based course provides general information on the purpose and use of the FH40 and Probes contained in the Thermo Scientific Emergency Radiation Detection Kit (RDK). The course is divided into five units, providing basic information and some of the basic skills necessary to use the RDK in a variety of settings. It is recommended, but not required, that the participant have an RDK in front of them while they take this course. To register for this course, please contact www.ctosnnsa.org |
AWR-160-1 |
Standardized Awareness Authorized Training, Train-the-Trainer |
Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential |
CDP |
24.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Public Works, Agriculture, Animal Emergency Services, Citizen/Community Volunteer, Information Technology, Security and Safety, Search & Rescue, Transportation, Other, Education |
Environmental Response/Health and Safety, Interdiction and Disruption, Public Information and Warning, Screening, Search, and Detection, Situational Assessment |
Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction |
Protect, Respond |
CDP |
The Standardized Awareness Authorized Training Program, Train-the-Trainer (SAAT) is a three-day course that provides supervisors and trainers with the information and skills required to instruct the Standardized Awareness Training at their local jurisdictions. The SAAT course covers the essential course material on chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or explosive (CBRNE) hazards and materials, prevention and deterrence methods, and the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG), while emphasizing the skills and concepts the participants need for effective presentation of the course material to their local audience. |
AWR-160-W |
Terrorism Awareness for Emergency First Responders, Web-Based |
Online/Distance Learning |
TEEX |
4.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Public Works |
Community Resilience, Environmental Response/Health and Safety, Infrastructure Systems, Intelligence and Information Sharing, Interdiction and Disruption, Long-term Vulnerability Reduction, On-scene Security, Protection, and Law Enforcement, Operational Communications, Operational Coordination, Physical Protective Measures, Planning, Public Information and Warning, Risk and Disaster Resilience Assessment, Risk Management for Protection Programs and Activities, Screening, Search, and Detection, Situational Assessment, Supply Chain Integrity and Security, Threats and Hazard Identification |
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Prevent, Protect, Respond |
NTED |
This course was developed to provide a web-based, cost effective alternative to previous awareness-level courses delivered in residence. This course focuses on training responders online to meet the requirements established in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 472, “Competencies for Awareness Level Personnel,” (chapter 4) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910.120 (q) (6) (i) (a–f) “First Responder Awareness Level” competencies.
The course encompasses an all-hazards approach to Hazardous Materials (HazMat) incidents, including acts of terrorism where WMD materials may have been used. This course provides the participants the knowledge to recognize the hazardous material, protect themselves, notify others, and secure the scene. |
MGT-401 |
Planning and Intervention for Gangs, Hate and Terrorist Groups in Rural Jails and Prisons |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
RDPC |
8.0 |
Law Enforcement, Public Safety Communications, Other |
Forensics and Attribution, Intelligence and Information Sharing, Interdiction and Disruption, Planning, Public Information and Warning, Screening, Search, and Detection, Situational Assessment, Threats and Hazard Identification |
Terrorism Awareness and Response |
Prevent, Common |
NTED |
This eight-hour, management-level instructor-led course focuses on rural correctional facilities as unique environments for threat group recruitment and radicalization. The course examines the processes by which recruitment and radicalization occur and proposes methods for strengthening the information gathering and sharing process. Two case studies and a tabletop exercise embedded in the course are designed to emphasize to students the urgency of threat group recruitment in rural jails and prisons, to illustrate the mechanisms by which recruitment and radicalization occur, and to explore the roles of various agencies in gathering and sharing operational information. Unlike other courses that focus entirely on threat group identifiers as a means of preparing corrections personnel for intervention, this course builds knowledge around threat group categories, identifiers and philosophies, and then focus on the convergence of methodologies and the practices, policies, and conditions specific to rural correctional facilities. Additionally, this course relays the elements of deterrence, intervention, and information gathering and sharing as they pertain to the task parameters of rural corrections personnel. To register for this course, please call 877-855-RDPC (7372) |
MGT-404 |
Sports and Special Events Incident Management |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
TEEX |
16.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Public Works, Citizen/Community Volunteer, Information Technology, Security and Safety, Other |
Operational Coordination, Planning, Risk Management for Protection Programs and Activities, Situational Assessment, Threats and Hazard Identification |
Incident Response |
Prevent, Protect, Respond, Common, Mitigation |
NTED |
This course has been developed in partnership between TEEX/NERRTC and the University of Southern Mississippi’s National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4), bringing together the experience and expertise best suited to address these specialized areas. This 16-hour course develops athletic department staffs, facility management personnel, campus public safety personnel, emergency response supervisors, and others involved in sports/special event management to better manage incidents that could occur during an event. The course provides participants the skills necessary to effectively manage an incident by applying and implementing a multi-disciplinary management team approach as described in the National Incident Management System. The course has specific emphasis on the unique aspects of response to an incident occurring during a sports/special event, including considerations for business continuity and after action activities. The course concludes with a practical application, role-play exercise that is customized to the facility in which the course is delivered. It provides specific emphasis on incident action planning and resource management processes. |
AWR-233 |
Volcanic Crises Awareness Course |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
UH-NDPTC |
12.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Public Works |
Public Health, Healthcare, and Emergency Medical Services |
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Common |
NTED |
This course enhances the abilities of participants to support their organizations' preparedness and response efforts for future volcanic crises. It provides an understanding of: processes, impacts, and causes of volcanic hazards; current monitoring and hazard assessment tools and products; volcano warning and dissemination systems and methods; and community response to eruptions and volcanic crises. Students will participate in a facilitator-led scenario-based group activity that challenges them to identify effective actions that will reduce the impact of a volcanic crises in their community(s). Participants will apply their knowledge of the presented materials to actual preparedness, mitigation, and response issues. Through these exercises, participants will come to understand how organizational preparedness and community-level planning support the mitigation of volcanic hazards |
AWR-167 |
Sport Event Risk Management |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
TEEX |
14.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Public Works, Security and Safety, Search & Rescue, Transportation, Other |
Access Control and Identity Verification, Economic Recovery, Operational Coordination, Physical Protective Measures, Screening, Search, and Detection, Threats and Hazard Identification |
Incident Response |
Protect, Respond, Common |
NTED |
This course is focused upon building capabilities for multi-agency collaboration. Intact university or venue teams will learn to agree on basic concepts relative to: planning, risk assessment, training, exercising plans, and recovery / business continuity through scenario-based training modules. The university or venue teams will be composed of specialists from five distinct areas: campus police or venue security, athletic department, emergency management, fire/HazMat and emergency medical/health services. The expectation is for these leadership teams to return to their respective universities or venues and coordinate development of a sport event security management system. The Sports Event Security Aware (SESA) assessment system, developed by the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4) will be the basis for these back-home developments. |
AWR-168-W |
Cyber Law and White Collar Crime, Web-Based |
Online/Distance Learning |
TEEX |
10.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Law Enforcement, Public Safety Communications, Public Works, Citizen/Community Volunteer, Information Technology, Security and Safety, Transportation, Other |
Access Control and Identity Verification, Community Resilience, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Systems, Intelligence and Information Sharing, Planning, Threats and Hazard Identification |
Cyber Security |
Protect |
NTED |
This intermediate course is designed to teach students the fundamentals of computer crime issues from a legal perspective.The training will highlight the various computer crimes and appropriate response by first defenders and others that may encounter these types of issues. Participants learn legislations and organizational efforts to control or prevent such crimes. This course covers intellectual property law (copyright, trade secrets, unfair competition, and unfair business practices), personal jurisdiction, electronic commerce and software contracts, telecommunications, antitrust, privacy, the right to accuracy of information, the right to access to information, and the First Amendment. |
AWR-219 |
Site Protection through Observational Techniques (SPOT) |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
LSU |
4.0 |
Law Enforcement, Security and Safety, Transportation |
Interdiction and Disruption, Long-term Vulnerability Reduction, On-scene Security, Protection, and Law Enforcement |
Law Enforcement Preparedness and Response |
Prevent |
NTED |
Public safety personnel or other personnel who have extensive contact with the public are in the best position to identify unusual packages, suspicious substances, and people who are acting suspiciously. However, they need to acquire skills in what to look for and how to respond skills that can be acquired through rigorous emergency planning, regular emergency testing and drills, and extensive training. Specifically, security personnel must engage in the four activities included in the ongoing screening process: assessing, identifying, evaluating, and acting. The tragic events surrounding the bomb attack at the Boston Marathon (2013); the terrorist train bombings in Mumbai (2006), Madrid (2004), and Moscow (2004), and on the subway in London (2005); the terrorist aircraft attacks of September 11, 2001 in New York, Virginia, and Pennsylvania; the ongoing suicide bomb attacks against buses in Israel; and, the Sarin attacks of the Tokyo subway system in 1995 are all terrible reminders of how vulnerable free nations' public is to terrorist attacks. As these threats have increased and evolved, the US government has expanded its support for initiatives to prepare personnel to respond appropriately and safely to terrorist incidents involving CBRNE that are targeted at our infrastructure. The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are supporting several major initiatives to improve the capability of agencies to respond to terrorist incidents. This Site Protection through Observational Techniques (SPOT) course is one of those major initiatives. It is designed to provide awareness-level training to public safety personnel. During this course, participants will be provided with an overview of security operations that can be used to protect assets from terrorist acts. Participants will be able to incorporate the four elements of SPOT, including assessment, identification, evaluation, and action, into their standard practices. |
AWR-219-1 |
Site Protection through Observational Techniques (SPOT) Train-the-Trainer |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
LSU |
8.0 |
Law Enforcement, Security and Safety, Transportation |
Interdiction and Disruption, Interdiction and Disruption, On-scene Security, Protection, and Law Enforcement |
Law Enforcement Preparedness and Response |
Prevent |
NTED |
Public safety personnel or other personnel who have extensive contact with the public are in the best position to identify unusual packages, suspicious substances, and people who are acting suspiciously. However, they need to acquire skills in what to look for and how to respond skills that can be acquired through rigorous emergency planning, regular emergency testing and drills, and extensive training. Specifically, security personnel must engage in the four activities included in the ongoing screening process: assessing, identifying, evaluating, and acting. The tragic events surrounding the bomb attack at the Boston Marathon (2013); the terrorist train bombings in Mumbai (2006), Madrid (2004), and Moscow (2004), and on the subway in London (2005); the terrorist aircraft attacks of September 11, 2001 in New York, Virginia, and Pennsylvania; the ongoing suicide bomb attacks against buses in Israel; and, the Sarin attacks of the Tokyo subway system in 1995 are all terrible reminders of how vulnerable free nations' public is to terrorist attacks. As these threats have increased and evolved, the US government has expanded its support for initiatives to prepare personnel to respond appropriately and safely to terrorist incidents involving CBRNE that are targeted at our infrastructure. The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are supporting several major initiatives to improve the capability of agencies to respond to terrorist incidents. This Site Protection through Observational Techniques (SPOT) course is one of those major initiatives. It is designed to provide awareness-level training to public safety personnel. During this course, participants will be provided with an overview of security operations that can be used to protect assets from terrorist acts. Participants will be able to incorporate the four elements of SPOT, including assessment, identification, evaluation, and action, into their standard practices. |
AWR-169-W |
Cyber Incident Analysis and Response, Web-Based |
Online/Distance Learning |
TEEX |
10.0 |
Emergency Management, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health, Citizen/Community Volunteer, Information Technology, Security and Safety, Other |
Community Resilience, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Systems, Planning |
Cyber Security |
Respond |
NTED |
This course covers various incident analysis tools and techniques that support dynamic vulnerability analysis and elimination, intrusion detection, attack protection and network/resources repair. The trainee will be presented with real-world examples and scenarios to help provide knowledge, understanding, and capacity for effective cyber incident analysis and response. |
AWR-144-1 |
Port and Vessel Security for Public Safety and Maritime Personnel, Train-the-Trainer |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
RDPC |
8.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Law Enforcement, Public Safety Communications |
Environmental Response/Health and Safety, Intelligence and Information Sharing, Interdiction and Disruption, On-scene Security, Protection, and Law Enforcement, Operational Coordination, Physical Protective Measures, Planning, Risk Management for Protection Programs and Activities |
Rural First Responders |
Prevent, Protect, Respond, Common |
NTED |
This instructor-led course is designed to prepare individuals to teach the AWR 144 curriculum in their jurisdictions. Characteristics of adult learners, types of learning styles, and effective preparation strategies are discussed in an Adult Learning module. Participants are required to conduct a teach-back using their knowledge of the subject matter and adult learning principles. Major discussion points relative to the AWR 144 course materials are reviewed to ensure participants have the basic competencies associated with port and vessel security, as well as a working knowledge of maritime security appropriate to public safety responders in rural jurisdictions. A foundation for this working knowledge will be built by explaining the extent of the maritime transportation system followed by a discussion on the vulnerabilities of that system. The participants will be given instruction concerning specific maritime security regulations affecting facilities and vessels (e.g., MARSEC levels, SSI, TWIC, etc.). Potential hazards in the dock and vessel environment will also be identified. Additional resources which participants can reference for more information, such as HOMEPORT and others, will be discussed. |
AWR-173-W |
Information Security Basics, Web-Based |
Online/Distance Learning |
TEEX |
13.0 |
Emergency Management, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Public Works, Citizen/Community Volunteer, Information Technology, Security and Safety, Transportation, Other |
Access Control and Identity Verification, Cybersecurity, Screening, Search, and Detection |
Cyber Security |
Prevent, Protect, Respond, Recover |
NTED |
Information Security Basics is designed to teach entry and mid-level IT workers the technological fundamentals of information security. The goal of this course is to provide trainees some preliminary knowledge of computer security to help in identifying and stopping various cyber threats. In addition to providing an introduction to information assurance, trainees will also learn general concepts (terminologies), an overview of TCP/IP, introductory network security, introductory operating system security, and basic cryptography. |
AWR-174-W |
Cyber Ethics, Web-Based |
Online/Distance Learning |
TEEX |
10.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Law Enforcement, Public Works, Citizen/Community Volunteer, Information Technology, Security and Safety, Transportation, Other |
Community Resilience, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Systems, Planning |
Cyber Security |
Prevent, Protect |
NTED |
Cyber Ethics is designed to teach students the proper techniques with which to approach the difficult ethical dilemmas that arise from using the modern Internet. In addition to providing students with the skills to assess future ethical dilemmas for themselves, Cyber Ethics also looks at some of the more pressing concerns related to Internet usage today. |
AWR-175-W |
Information Security for Everyone, Web-Based |
Online/Distance Learning |
TEEX |
10.5 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health, Public Works, Citizen/Community Volunteer, Information Technology, Security and Safety, Transportation, Other |
Access Control and Identity Verification, Cybersecurity, Screening, Search, and Detection |
Cyber Security |
Prevent, Protect |
NTED |
Information Security for Everyone is designed to teach the principles and practices that all computer users need to keep themselves safe, both at work and at home. By presenting best practices along with a small amount of theory, trainees are taught both what to do and why to do it. Topics covered include how to secure both clean and corrupted systems, protecting your personal data, securing simple computer networks, and safe Internet usage. |
AWR-176-W |
Disaster Recovery for Information Systems, Web-Based |
Online/Distance Learning |
TEEX |
11.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Safety Communications, Public Works, Citizen/Community Volunteer, Information Technology, Security and Safety, Search & Rescue, Transportation, Other |
Cybersecurity, Economic Recovery, Intelligence and Information Sharing, Long-term Vulnerability Reduction, Planning, Risk Management for Protection Programs and Activities, Threats and Hazard Identification |
Cyber Security |
Prevent, Protect, Recover, Common |
NTED |
Disaster Recovery for Information Systems trains business managers to respond to varying threats that might impact their organization’s access to information. Business Information Continuity provides requisite background theory and recommended best practices needed by managers to keep their offices running during incidents of different types. Topics include an overview of business information continuity, guides for implementing and managing a business information continuity plan, a discussion of technical vulnerabilities faced by organizations, and an examination of legal issues that may confront an organization. |
AWR-177-W |
Information Risk Management, Web-Based |
Online/Distance Learning |
TEEX |
13.0 |
Emergency Management, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Citizen/Community Volunteer, Information Technology, Security and Safety, Transportation |
Access Control and Identity Verification, Community Resilience, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Systems, Planning |
Cyber Security |
Prevent, Protect |
NTED |
This is an intermediate level course covering topics on information assets, identifying risks, and management processes highlighting best principles and practices. It will provide training in information risk-related tools and technologies (such as asset evaluation, business impact analysis, risk identification, risk quantification, risk response, security policies and compliance) for better understanding of potential threats and vulnerabilities in business online, and learning to adopt levels of security measures and best practices. |
AWR-178-W |
Secure Software, Web-Based |
Online/Distance Learning |
TEEX |
5.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Public Works |
Community Resilience, Cybersecurity, Planning |
Cyber Security |
Prevent, Protect |
NTED |
Secure Software covers secure programming practices necessary to secure applications against attacks and exploits. Topics covered include fundamental concepts of secure software development, defensive programming techniques, secure design and testing, and secure development methodologies. |
MGT-405 |
Mobilizing Faith-Based Community Organizations in Preparing for Disaster |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
RDPC |
8.0 |
Emergency Management, Governmental Administrative, Citizen/Community Volunteer, Other |
Community Resilience, Critical Transportation, Housing, Intelligence and Information Sharing, Mass Care Services, Operational Coordination, Planning, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Public Information and Warning |
Citizen Preparedness and Participation |
Prevent, Protect, Respond, Recover |
NTED |
This planning and management-level course trains FBCO representatives, management-level emergency managers, and first responders from rural and small communities to strategically mobilize and engage members of faith-based community organizations, including religious charities, nonprofits such as the Salvation Army, the American Red Cross, churches (both affiliated and unaffiliated), temples, synagogues, mosques, and NGOs etc., in a reciprocal approach to disaster planning that is integrated into current local and statewide emergency management efforts. This course emphasizes grassroots mobilization and coordination efforts as a means of engaging all faith communities, thereby reaching those marginalized communities most vulnerable to disaster, most frequently excluded from the planning process, and ultimately, most difficult to aid in recovery. This course introduces vital emergency management concepts to FBCO leaders, many of whom will have had no prior experience with emergency management and also seeks to educate emergency managers and first responders about the critical role FBCOs can play in strengthening preparedness. |
PER-297-W |
Secondary Screener/Radiation Isotope Identifier (RIID) Refresher, Web-Based |
Online/Distance Learning |
CTOS |
1.5 |
Fire Service, Hazardous Material, Law Enforcement |
Interdiction and Disruption, Screening, Search, and Detection, Screening, Search, and Detection |
Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction |
Prevent |
NTED |
This course is designed to provide refresher training to a secondary screener who has successfully completed a course in how to operate and employ a Radiation Isotope Identifier Device (RIID) in weapons of mass destruction (WMD) radiological/nuclear prevention detection activities. The course is divided into four modules that may be completed in or out of sequence. Module 1 is controls, Module 2 is secondary screening skills, Module 3 is the alarm response guide (ARG), and Module 4 is reachback. |
PER-300-W |
Personal Radiation Detector (PRD) Refresher, Web-Based |
Online/Distance Learning |
CTOS |
1.5 |
Fire Service, Law Enforcement |
Interdiction and Disruption, Screening, Search, and Detection, Screening, Search, and Detection |
Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction |
Prevent |
NTED |
The Personal Radiation Detector (PRD) Refresher course provides primary screeners with a review of material previously presented in the instructor led PRD course. The course emphasizes lessons of crucial importance providing information on the employment and use of a PRD during the initial detection of radioactive materials in different scenarios. The course is divided into modules covering basic operational information and skills necessary to use the PRD in a variety of settings, radiation fundamentals, and Federal legal guidance. |
AWR-232 |
Mass Fatalities Planning and Response for Rural Communities |
Mobile/Non-Resident |
RDPC |
8.0 |
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Governmental Administrative, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health, Citizen/Community Volunteer, Other |
Environmental Response/Health and Safety, Fatality Management Services, Forensics and Attribution, Planning, Public Health, Healthcare, and Emergency Medical Services, Public Information and Warning |
Rural First Responders |
Respond |
NTED |
This awareness-level course will teach rural participants the basics of mass fatality response while providing them with opportunities to exchange rural perceptions and brainstorm for solutions to simulated emergencies. In the course of six modules, delivered over an eight-hour period, participants will learn how to identify critical resources necessary for identified functions, develop strategies for responding to unique challenges of mass fatalities incidents, implement forums for partnerships with key community, regional, state, and federal stakeholders for effective response and community recovery, and identify the components that comprise a comprehensive community-wide mass fatalities incident response plan. Upon completion of this instructor-led course, participants will benefit from an increased awareness of morgue operations and human remains recovery operations, and an enhanced ability to plan for the unique challenges of mass fatality incidents in rural communities |