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AWR-140 WMD Radiological / Nuclear Awareness Course
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is a weapons of mass destruction (WMD) radiological/nuclear overview designed for first responders and other personnel who 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, and proper notification procedures.
The course consists of classroom instruction.
TARGET AUDIENCE / DISCIPLINE
* Law Enforcement
* Emergency Medical Services
* Emergency Management Agency
* Fire Service
* Hazardous Material (HazMat)
* Public Works
* Governmental Administrative
* Public Safety Communications
* Health Care
* Public Health
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
* To describe the radiological/nuclear threat of terrorism and its potential effects on the community
* To describe the basic properties of radiation and its effects on responders in a radiological environment
* To explain the health effects on the responders and victims in a radiological/nuclear incident and the basic principles of emergency medical treatment
* To apply time, distance, and shielding concepts to reduce exposure while operating in a radiation environment
* To operate a variety of radiological instruments to determine the presence and quantity of radiation
* To use survey techniques to determine the radiological hazards and to make tactical decisions
* To describe the design and construction features of containers used for radiological/nuclear material
* To describe the issues and considerations associated with managing large-scale radiological/nuclear incidents
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AWR-141 WMD Radiological / Nuclear Awareness Course (Train the Trainer)
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course will prepare trainers to deliver a six-hour Radiation Awareness Course using a prepared lesson plan. Each participant will have an opportunity to learn the basics of platform presentation and classroom discussion and will present a portion of the Radiation Awareness Course as part of his or her training. The course consists of classroom instruction.
After completing the train-the-trainer course, participants are eligible to conduct (indirect) courses for their agency and surrounding jurisdictions.
TARGET AUDIENCE / DISCIPLINE
* Law Enforcement
* Emergency Medical Services
* Emergency Management Agency
* Fire Service
* Hazardous Material (HazMat)
* Public Works
* Governmental Administrative
* Public Safety Communications
* Health Care
* Public Health
COURSE OBJECTIVES
* To describe the radiological/nuclear threat of terrorism and its potential effects on the community
* To describe the basic properties of radiation and its effects on responders in a radiological environment
* To explain the health effects on the responders and victims in a radiological/nuclear incident and the basic principles of emergency medical treatment
* To apply time, distance, and shielding concepts to reduce exposure while operating in a radiation environment
* To operate a variety of radiological instruments to determine the presence and quantity of radiation
* To use survey techniques to determine the radiological hazards and to make tactical decisions
* To describe the design and construction features of containers used for radiological/nuclear material
* To describe the issues and considerations associated with managing large-scale radiological/nuclear incidents
* To determine tactical considerations in responding to radiation incidents based upon information from the previous modules
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AWR-160-1 WMD Awareness Level Training Course - Train-the-Trainer
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Developed by the National Domestic Preparedness Consortium (NDPC), the WMD Awareness-Level Training Course is a twelve-hour training program that provides emergency responders with awareness-level instruction on recognition, avoidance, isolation, and notification techniques in a weapons of mass destruction (WMD) environment. The course covers prevention and deterrence and chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNE) hazards. After completing the train-the-trainer course, participants are eligible to conduct courses for their agency and surrounding jurisdictions. The NDPC provides all training materials required for certified instructors to carry out indirect course delivery.
TARGET AUDIENCE / DISCIPLINE
* Law Enforcement
* Emergency Medical Services
* Emergency Management Agency
* Fire Service
* Hazardous Material (HazMat)
* Public Works
* Governmental Administrative
* Public Safety Communications
* Health Care
* Public Health
COURSE OBJECTIVES
* To demonstrate a working knowledge of the prevention and deterrence strategy, to identify indicators of potential terrorist acts, and to identify potential terrorist targets
* To understand recognition, avoidance, isolation, and notification techniques of chemical agents and toxic industrial chemicals and materials in a WMD environment
* To understand recognition, avoidance, isolation, and notification techniques of biological hazards when used as WMDs
* To understand recognition, avoidance, isolation, and notification techniques of radiological and nuclear materials when used as WMDs
* To understand recognition, avoidance, isolation, and notification techniques of explosive devices when used as WMDs
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Blackboard Connect/NTI Emergency Notification System
Training will provide an overview of the Blackboard Connect/NTI system used by the Operations Section to reach out to SERT via phone call/email during emergency situations.
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COOP-OS1 Continuity of Operations Orientation Seminar
A COOP should address those essential functions that are critical missions to implement a transfer of vital essential functions to alternate locations in the event of an emergency or disaster.
This seminar is designed to help FDEM staff better understand issues regarding Continuity of Operations to ensure that local and state agencies can maintain and continue operations.
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EM-01 FEPA/FDEM Basic Academy
This course is a 9 day intensive Emergency Management course; including fundamental basics with practical applications and course work related to the basic principles of emergency Management. The academy covers more than 80 hours of classroom instruction and graduates leave with courses which count toward completion of the Advanced Professional Series certification. The students endure 12-14 hour days simulating real life emergency response.
Approval of the County Emergency Management Director, current or pending employment in Emergency Management, with a maximum time not to exceed three years. A limited number of seats are available to Emergency Management partnering agencies.
Participants should have completed their Professional Development Series. Participants must complete ICS 100, 200, 300, 700, and 800 to attend.
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EM-02 FEPA/FDEM Intermediate Academy
The FEPA Intermediate Academy is a 6 day deployment designed for participants with three to five years of Emergency Management experience. This academy is focused on the Response and Recovery phases of Emergency Management. This academy will be high stress and fast paced.
Reserved seats for all students that have completed EM-01 and previous academies conducted by FEPA/FDEM.
Participants will have completed the following courses:
FEMA Professional Development Series
ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and 800.
G-275, G-191, G-265 and EM Constellation.
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EMD-01 Emergency Management Director Basic Training
The goal of the EM Directors EMD-01 is to improve disaster management in the public, private and non-profit sectors. In order to accomplish this objective the Florida Emergency Preparedness Association in partnership with the Florida Division of Emergency Management has designed the following learning objectives/outcomes in mind.
1. Know the response and preparedness of causes and consequences of natural, technological and civil hazards.
2. Write and evaluate a mitigation and planning program
3. Demonstrate knowledge of National Incident Management System.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of the Incident Command system
5. Demonstrate ability to write an Incident Action Plan
6. Demonstrate ability to write a SMART objective
7. Demonstrate knowledge and ability to acquire grants
8. Demonstrate ability to obtain and write mutual aid agreements.
9. In a team/group setting, demonstrate the ability to network in a multi-organizational collaboration.
10. Design an information management plan for your county that will provide real time data to decision makers that will positively change the outcome of a response to an all hazards event.
11. Understand and be able to meet the needs of special populations in the disaster setting.
12. Understand the basic principles of the ability to self sustain for 72 hours in a disaster.
13. Show understanding of County Scope of Work
14. Evaluate County COOP plan
Target audience: County Emergency Management Directors
The following modules provide the educational foundation required for Emergency Management Directors It is a basic assumption that all EM Directors have/will complete the Professional Development Series and working on or completed the Advanced Professional Series.
EMD 1: EM-01 Briefing
EMD 2: Scope of Work
EMD 3: Technology and Communications Workshop
EMD 4: COOP
EMD 5: Legislative Workshop
EMD 6: Disaster Housing Workshop
EMD 7: County Logistics Course
EMD 8: Animals in Disaster Workshop
EMD 9: ICS Series (ICS 100,200, G-300, G-400, ICS 700 and ICS 800)
EMD 10: Catastrophic Planning Workshop
EMD 11: Debris Management
EMD 12: Field Operations Guide (FOG) Workshop
EMD 13: Mutual Aid Agreements Workshop
EMD 14: Grants Workshop
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EOC 101 SEOC Basic Training (For ECOs, ESFs, and State Agency staff only)
Course Objectives:
• Review local, state and federal emergency management architecture
• Understand how to effectively manage internal and external information and communications
• Identify tools, tactics, techniques and procedures to maintain and promote individual and
collective situation awareness
• Review methods to effectively assign and track missions, tasks, request for information,
assistance and resources
• Reinforce training objectives through a facilitated 90 minute Table Top Exercise
Participants will be approved by the SERT Chief.
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FDEM 1005 Unified Logistics Course
This class will provide in-depth training on Unified Logistics as pertains to the State Emergency Response Team and the Florida Division of Emergency Management, this course covers; emergency contracts; emergency procurements; integration of State, Local, volunteer agencies, and FEMA into logistics operations; County Logistics; how State Staging and Mobilization areas are chosen; the set up and operation of state staging areas; how to chose, set up and run County Points of Distribution; how to set up and run County Staging Areas; the State Resource Management Network; concept of operations for the State Logistics Response Center; integration of prime vendors into all aspects of Logistics Operations; roles that the Division of Forestry Incident Command Teams and the Florida National Guard play in all activations; and Logistics planning. This instruction includes practical exercises.
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FL-001 Logistical Staging Area and Distribution Systems
An in-dept training on the components, organizational structure and the typing of logistical staging areas and where and how they are identified. The systematic buildup of resources, how to identify, move and distribute those resources during and emergency event will be taught. The distribution network necessary at the state, regional and local levels will be part of the instruction as well as the effective utilization of the Florida National Guard and the Incident Management Teams from the Florida Division of Forestry. How the system is implemented, how individual departments participate and process requests will be covered during this training session, as well as the future of State Logistics, to include new technologies.
This course is offered to local and State personnel who are responsible for developing, staffing, managing and operating a Logistical Staging Area and Distribution Points. Other EOC personnel are encouraged to attend.
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FL-002 CAMEO and ALOHA Course
COURSE DESCRIPTION
CAMEO is a system of software applications used to plan for and respond to chemical emergencies and WMD incidents. It is one of the tools developed by EPA’s Chemical Emergency Preparedness and Prevention Office (CEPPO) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to assist front-line emergency planners and responders. The CAMEO system integrates a chemical database and a method to manage the data, an air dispersion model, and a mapping capability sharing critical information in a timely fashion. Participants are expected to incorporate their knowledge of CAMEO into planning and responding to WMD scenarios and classroom exercises presented during the course. Topics include CAMEO as a WMD tool,MARPLOT applications for WMD, Using LandView in WMD, data management considerations, data transfer applications, and scenarios involving chemical, biological, and explosive events.
The course also includes a final comprehensive scenario the participants can demonstrate competencies related to the course goals and objectives.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
* Review the basic elements for the CAMEO programs (CAMEO, ALOHA, and MARPLOT), and discuss how they can be used to enhance local WMD emergency planning and response plans.
* Develop recommendations for addressing anticipated problems and issues in the development and use of CAMEO as a tool in State and local WMD planning and response activities.
* Explain the value of using CAMEO as a decision support system.
* Describe four potential scenarios for terrorist attacks in communities within the United States.
* Examine the nature and characteristics of the Routes Module in CAMEO and discuss how this information can assist in a community hazards analysis of WMD threats.
* Review the nature and characteristics of the Special Locations,Contacts, and Resources Modules in CAMEO and explain how they could be used to enhance emergency planning, response, and recovery efforts associated with WMD threats.
* Create a community profile using MARPLOT;as a part of the community vulnerability assessment process, the profile must explain how the community is characterized by its property,geography,infrastructure, demographics, and resources.
* Explain the purpose,characteristics,and limitations of ALOHA and its uses in WMD emergency response, recovery,and planning activities.
TARGET AUDIENCE / DISCIPLINE
* Law Enforcement
* Emergency Medical Services
* Emergency Management Agency
* Fire Service
* Hazardous Material (HazMat)
* Governmental Administrative
* Public Health
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FL-2355 County Points of Distribution Planning
How to select, set up, manage and operate County Points of Distribution (PODs)
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FL-2355:01 County Logistics
How to set up County Staging Area''s, Request and account for commodities
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FL2355 County Points of Distribution and Staging Areas
This class describes the process involved in setting up County Points of Distribution, establishing a county staging area and give a overview of county and state logistics.
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G-108 Community Mass Care Management
This course is intended to equip emergency management staff and voluntary agency personnel with the knowledge and skilss necessary to perform as effective mass care coordinators in a broad range of disaster situations. The class covers how to assess and size-up mass care needs: how to plan for mass care; recruitment, training and exercise for mass care personnel and actions to take in short-term and long-term mass care operations. This is an "Elective" course in the Advanced Professional Series (APS) program.
State and local government emergency management and voluntary agency personnel who provide mass care assistance.
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G-130 Exercise Evaluation
The Exercise Evaluation course will provide knowledge and develop skills that will enable participants to manage exercise evaluation activities before, during, and after an emergency management exercise. It is recommended that the participant have substantial knowledge of emergency operations within his / her organization and the assigned responsibility to manage the evaluation function or serve as evaluation team leaders as part of the community's exercise program.
Those who have an emergency management function in any phase of the emergency management cycle (i.e., mitigation, preparedness, response, or recovery).
Prerequisite for this course is G139 or G120 Exercise Design.
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G-137 Exercise Program Manager
This course provides training on the knowledge and skills needed to develop, administer, resource, and assess a comprehensive exercise program.
The course will provide all personnel serving as exercise program managers or performing the function of exercise program management with the knowledge and skills they need to perform their assigned roles, thereby enhancing the CEP and, indirectly, federal, state, and local emergency response and recovery.
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G-191 Incident Command System/Emergency Operations Center (ICS/EOC) Interface
This course works best when delivered to incident command system and emergency operations center personnel from the same community. The course provides an opportunity for participants to begin developing an ICS/EOC Interface for their community. The course reviews ICS and EOC responsibilities and functions and depends heavily on exercises and group discussions to formulate the interface.
THis is a "Required" course in the Advanced Professional Series (APS) program.
This course is offered to personnel involved in a communities ICS/EOC operations. This course is ideally taught to an individual jurisdictions staff to familiarize personnel with the roles and responsibilities of each staff member.
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G-197 Emergency Planning for Special Needs Populations
The course is intended to provide those with responsibilities for providing emergency planning for those with special needs and people with disabilities with knowledge to prepare for, respond to and recover from disaster.
Target Audience: The target audience for this course is very broad and includes, but may not be limited to:
-Emergency managers and senior first-response personnel.
-Special needs coordinators for emergency entities and other organizations.
-Human services organization personnel (e.g., home-based care agencies, hospitals).
-Facility planners at nursing homes, assisted living centers, and psychiatric facilities.
-Community-based organizational personnel (e.g., adult day service programs, Independent Living Centers (ILCs).
-Advocacy group personnel (e.g., Lighthouse International, AARP, Area Agencies on Aging, local affiliates of such groups as the National Association of the Deaf and the National Federation of the Blind).
-Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) personnel (e.g., American Red Cross, faith-based organizations).
Secondary audiences may include personnel from business and industry who are active in emergency planning and professional associations in related areas, such as nursing home administrators.
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G-202 Debris Management
This 2 day course provides an overview of issues and recommended actions necessary to plan for, respond to, and recover from debris-generating events.
This course is designed for State, local, and Tribal personnel, at all levels as well as public works directors, their staffs, and waste management personnel.
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G-250.11 Continuity of Operations: Elements of Viability
This training is designed to increase awareness and understanding of the necessity for the development and implementation of Continuity of Operations (COOP) planning for State and local government organizations. COOP planning is good business practice, whether it's a Category 5 hurricane, heavy tropical rainfall event, or some other natural or technological event, government facilities may be closed for an extended period of time. A viable COOP plan establishes policy and guidance to ensure the execution of an organization's mission essential functions in any event which requires the relocation of selected personnel and functions to an alternate facility. This session will focus on the background of COOP planning at the Federal level, provide the critical elements of a viable COOP plan, and present plan development techniques and best practices at the State and local levels. The session will provide the attendee with an understanding of the basics of successful COOP planning and the elements necessary to establish a viable program capability. The attendees are asked to bring copies of their agency's organizational chart with staffing levels and a list of their daily program responsibilities and/or functions.
If the student demand for the course exceeds classroom accommodations, preference may be granted to representatives from State agencies in accordance with Florida Statutes, 252.365: Designation of Emergency Coordination Officers.
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G-250.7 Rapid Assessment Planning
The ability to perform a rapid assessment accurately and within the first few hours after an incident is critical to providing response for life threatening and imminent hazards. Coordinated and timely assessments permit local government to prioritize response activities, allocate scarce resources and request mutual aid and State & Federal assistance. Classroom activities, facilitated exercises and instructor lead group discussion are utilized in this course to provide participants with the skills to perform assessment.
This is part of the Advanced Professional Series
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G-265 Basic Instructional Delivery Skills
The purpose of this course is to prepare the participant to assist with State delivered training. It covers preparation, presentation, and evaluation skills. In addition, participants will be able to incorporate the needs of training participants into their training delivery.
Members of State and local emergency management teams. Recommended for members of State and local emergency management who assist in the teaching of FEMA or State delivered classroom training.
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G-270.4 Recovery From Disaster: The Local Government Role
This is a new course that replaces G385 Disaster Response & Recovery Operations. Course Objective: Increase local government awareness of disaster recovery issues. Units: Recovery Overview; Leadership; Recovery Task Force; Emergency Management; Building Inspection; Public Works; Planning & Redevelopment; Administration. This is a required course in the Advanced Professional Series (APS) certificate program.
Target Audience: Employees and officials of local government.
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G-271 Hazardous Weather and Flood Preparation
Emergency Managers play an important role in diminishing the impact of hazardous weather events. This course will help you do your job more effectively, because during this course, you will learn to obtain and analyze hydrometeorological information to make better preparedness and response decisions.
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G-272 Warning Coordination
This course will be conducted jointly by the National Weather Service and Emergency Management. Topics include Social Dimensions of Warning Response, Developing Effective Warning Messages, Developing an Effective community Warning Processing; and Working with the news media to create a weather warning partnership. This is an "Elective" course in the Advanced Professional Series (APS) program.
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G-276 Resource Management
This course provides participants with the knowledge and skills to effectively identify, develop and manage a resource management system. The course covers aspects of how to secure resources, how to develop and manage a system to better utilize public and private sector resources during an emergency or disaster. It includes using mutual aid and information about documentation for reimbursement. This is an "Elective" course in the Advanced Professional Series (APS) program.
This course is offered to local and State personnel who are responsible for developing and managing a resource management system within an EOC or Incident Command System.
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G-278 Benefit-Cost Analysis: Entry-Level Training
This is a 2-day course designed as an introduction to the fundamental concepts of benefit cost (BC) analysis. Participants will learn how to obtain BC data and conduct analysis using the basic versions of the riverine and coastal A-zone software modules. This course will not teach how to conduct level-two BC analysis.
The target audience is FEMA and State hazard mitigation officials. Other personnel involved in conducting BC analysis also may apply.
Participants should have some prior knowledge of mathematics (basic algebra and percentages) and computers (Windows and spreadsheet programs).
Familiarity with basic flood mitigation terminology is suggested.
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G-288 Local Volunteer and Donations Management
This workshop addresses planning and operational considerations for an effective donations management system at the local level. Emphasis is placed on the importance of collaborative partnerships between local gov't, volunteer agencies, and community organizations as the key success in donations and volunteer management.
This course is for persons at the State and the local level who have responsibility for planning, coordinating, implementing, and operating a donations managment function.
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G-290 Basic Public Information Officer (PIO):
This course is intended for Public Information Officers who are new to the field or less experienced. The course emphasis is on the basic skills and knowledge needed for emergency management public information activities. Topics include: the role of the PIO in emergency management, conducting awareness campaigns, news release writing, public speaking, and television interviews. This is an "Elective" course in the Advanced Professional Series (APS) program.
This course is offered to emergency management personnel, including fire and law enforcement who have either full or part-time responsibilities for public information in their communities or departments. Individuals with considerable experience in public information may want to consider applying for a waiver to attend the Advanced Public Information Officers (E388) course at the FEMA Emergency Management Institute (EMI) in Maryland.
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G-300 Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents
This course provides training on and resources for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS). The course expands upon information covered in the ICS-100 and ICS-200 courses.
The recommended participants for this course are 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 may extend into multiple operational periods.
Personnel must have completed the following Incident Command System Courses or an equivalent to these courses: Introduction to ICS (ICS-100) and Basic ICS (ICS-200).
In addition, personnel must have also completed the Introduction to the National Incident Management System (NIMS) Course (IS-700).
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G-317 Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Train the Trainer Course
This three day course will prepare emergency services instructors to deliver CERT training to citizens within their community. Topics include hazard awareness, disaster fire suppression, disaster medical operations, light search & rescue and team operations.
Prerequisite: This course should be attended by individuals with roles in emergency management who will promote, organize and administer the CERT program and personnel in emergency services that will conduct training.
Prerequisites for Trainers: Instructional skills and knowledge of one or more of the following: disaster preparedness, first aid, firefighting and rescue techniques.
----Contact TOM WEAVER (CERT Coordinator) <thomas.weaver@dca.state.fl.us> if you have questions about this course.
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G-318 Mitigation Planning Workshop for Local Government
This 2-day workshop focuses on the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (that adds Section 322, Mitigation Planning, to the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistant Act). The Act requires local governments to prepare and adopt jurisdiction-wide hazard mitigation plans as a condition of receiving Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funds to "brick and mortar" mitigation projects. The intent of this workshop is to assist representatives of local communities or multi-jurisdictional planning areas to develop a mitigation plan that meets both community and Section 322 local government requirements.
Local government
This is a core requirement of the FEMA Advance Professional Series (APS) certificate program.
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G-320 Fundamentals of Radiological Response
Participants will gain knowledge about radiological emergency management and response; operations level competency and planning, emergency response & recovery activities in a radiological incident.
Target Audience - This course is intended for first response personnel and members of hazardous materials teams primarily at the local and tribal level of government.
To be accepted into this course, applicants must have previously completed the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Independent Study Course, Radiological Emergency Management (IS-3) or an equivalent Awareness level competency as listed in the Radiological Training Strategy. Please contact Scott Nelson <scott.nelson@dca.state.fl.us> 850-413-9896 if you have questions about this course.
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G-358 Evacuation and Re-Entry Planning
This 12 hour course is designed to help participants better understand issues involved with the planning local evacuation and re-entry. This course is an elective in the Advanced Professional Series (APS) certificate program.
This course does not address the decision to evacuate or re-enter.
Target Audience is Emergency management and participants in emergency support functions; individuals involved with community evacuation & re-entry coordination.
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G-361 Flood Flight Operations
This course was designed to provide specific information on riverine flooding. Other types of floods, such as flash floods, flooding related to ice jams or packs, and floods on alluvial fans present unique problems which are beyond the scope of this program. However, there are similarities between all of these floods and persons dealing with these and other unique flood hazards can still benefit from the information presented in this program.
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G-362 Multi-Hazard Safety Planning For Schools
This course is designed to help participants plan for all types of disasters, both natural and technological for schools.This is an "Elective" course in the Advanced Professional Series (APS) program.
This course is provided by the Florida Department of Education, Office of Safe Schools.
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G-363 Hurricane Readiness
2 1/2 Day Course designed to assist state and local planners responsible for developing or revising emergency operations plans and procedures. The course provides methods and techniques for using the latest information from Hurricane Evacuation Studies and other sources in planning response operations before and after a hurricane.
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G-381 Public Assistance Operations I
This course is designed to introduce participants to the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA’s) Public Assistance (PA) Program. The course provides basic information about the following:The Federal disaster response process and the interaction of FEMA and the State in the delivery of the PA Program; The laws, regulations, and policies governing the PA Program; and procedures for conducting field operations.
State and Local Officials, Disaster Assistance Employees (DAEs), Technical Assistance Contractors (TACs), Other Federal and State Agencies
While this course provides a broad base for working in the PA Program, it represents only the first step in FEMA’s efforts to train field personnel. It is FEMA’s intention that field personnel continue to receive training during disaster recovery operations. Such training may involve on-the-job activities and working with a mentor. The combination of classroom and field training is designed to produce effective members of the public assistance team.
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G-386 Mass Fatalities Incident Response
This course prepares local and State 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 is designed for personnel with a role to play in a mass fatality incident. This would include coroners, medical examiners, funeral directors, heads of first response agencies (fire, police, EMS, etc.) planners, and emergency management personnel.
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G-400 Advanced Incident Command System Command & General Staff: Complex Incidents
This course provides training for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS). The course expands upon information covered in ICS-100 through ICS-300 courses.
The target audience for this course is personnel who are expected to perform in a management capacity in an Area command or Multiagency Coordination Entity.
Personnel must have completed the following ICS courses or an equivalent to these courses: ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-300, ICS-700, and ICS-800.
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G-402 Incident Command System, Overview for Executives and Senior Officials
This course provides executives and senior officials an orientation to the Incident Command System.
Senior officials including elected officials, city/county managers, agency administrators, etc.
Required: IS-100, IS-200, ICS/G-300, IS-700, and IS-800.
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G-408 Homeland Security Planning for Local Governments
Course Goals
* Increase awareness of special planning and response needs for terrorist incidents.
* Identify and involve all partners in the process.
* Provide the skills and knowledge needed to effectively identify and address risks.
* Provide an opportunity to incorporate terrorism response planning into your EOP
This is not a course in emergency planning. It is assumed that:
• The students are familiar with all-hazards emergency planning and with the Incident Command System (ICS).
• The students'' jurisdictions have an EOP in place.
This course is designed to help them revisit the existing plan to ensure that it adequately addresses emergencies caused by terrorist incidents.
* Lessons learned from prior experience will be used as a focal point for reviewing and evaluating existing EOPs.
* Based on their evaluations, the students will develop action plans to address any weaknesses found in their EOPs.
* The students will implement their action plans later, after completion of the course, to complete the planning process
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G-549 Continuity of Operations Program Manager Course
This course defines COOP, explains the benefits of a viable COOP program and plan, identifies processes, resources, and tasks necessary to implement and manage a successful COOP program.
This course is designed for public sector staff with responsibility for managing their agency/office COOP effort. Others integral to the COOP planning and program management may also take the course.
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G-601 Preliminary Damage Assessment Training
Training course that provides basic format for conducting preliminary damage assessments.
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G-628 Human Services Training
This one day course is to designed to acquaint and train individuals at State and local level on the many facets of Human Services Programs that would be implemented during a major disaster. This course will focus on encouraging participants to volunteer for the Human Services Programs when a disaster is declared. Training will include how to conduct a human needs assessment immediately after a disaster; how to perform Community Relation field activities after a presidential declaration; and the management of a Disaster Recovery Center. This training will give the participants a comprehensive knowledge of how the disaster recovery process works including federal, state and local government involvement.
Please contact Ted Keith at 850-413-9817 or <ted.keith@dca.state.fl.us> if you have any questions regarding the Human Services training.
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G-628T Human Services Training Course
This one-day course is designed to train individuals at the local level to conduct Human Services Training in their jurisdictions including the mission, function and duties of Community Relations Field Workers, Community Relations Team Leaders, Human Needs Assessment and Disaster Recovery Center Management. The course covers FEMAs role with the State in providing disaster information to victims as well as reporting back unmet needs. The various Human Services Programs are covered as well as personal safety, stress management and dealing with the media. There is no state reimbursement for this training.
Please contact Mr. Ted Keith at (850) 413-9817 for more information.
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G-775 Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Management and Operations
This course examines the role, design, and functions of Emergency Operations Centers (EOC) and their relationships as components of a multi-agency coordination system. The course provides training about staffing and organization, information, systems, communications and equipment needs at the EOC; activating and deactivating the EOC operations; and EOC testing training and exercising. It uses activities and case studies about EOCs and multi-agency coordination systems at the local, State and Federal levels of government.
The target audience includes: Federal, State, local and Tribal emergency managers; first responders to include commanders from all disciplines, and private industry, and voluntary agency personnel responsible for coordinating activities during a disaster.
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G-781 Continuity of Operations: Elements of Viability (New Course #G-250.11)
This training is designed to increase awareness and understanding of the necessity for the development and implementation of Continuity of Operations (COOP) planning for State and local government organizations. COOP planning is good business practice, whether it's a Category 5 hurricane, heavy tropical rainfall event, or some other natural or technological event, government facilities may be closed for an extended period of time. A viable COOP plan establishes policy and guidance to ensure the execution of an organization's mission essential functions in any event which requires the relocation of selected personnel and functions to an alternate facility. This session will focus on the background of COOP planning at the Federal level, provide the critical elements of a viable COOP plan, and present plan development techniques and best practices at the State and local levels. The session will provide the attendee with an understanding of the basics of successful COOP planning and the elements necessary to es
If the student demand for the course exceeds classroom accommodations, preference may be granted to representatives from State agencies in accordance with Florida Statutes, 252.365: Designation of Emergency Coordination Officers.
Please contact Farrah Gosford <farrah.gosford@dca.state.fl.us> if you have questions regarding this course.
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G250.12 Senior Officials Workshop: Preparedness and Response for Terrorist Incidents
This course focuses on the roles and responsibility of community senior officials in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from terrorist attacks.
Elected and appointed community officials.
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G357 Emergency Response to Criminal and Terrorist Incidents
The primary goals of this course include increasing safety by describing hazards that may exist at crime scenes, enhancing evidence preservation and resue efforts, and fostering cooperative working relationships among all responders through role and clarification.
The course is for persons who may respond to a criminal or terrorist event.
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G360 Hurricane Planning
2 1/2 Day Course designed to assist state and local planners responsible for developing or revising emergency operations plans and procedures. The course provides methods and techniques for using the latest information from Hurricane Evacuation Studies and other sources in planning response operations before and after a hurricane.
Members of state and local planning teams from jurisdictions covered by a completed Hurricane Study.
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G626 Hurricane Evac Shelter Eval Guidelines Course
The intent of the course is to instruct local volunteers in our methodology for evaluating buildings as potential storm or risk shelters.
The class is oriented toward individuals with some structural/construction background. Suggested participants would include: engineers, architects, building inspectors, fire inspectors, construction contractors, and individuals with extensive background in construction.
This course has been approved for 14 continuing education contact hours by the Construction Industry Licensing Board , These may be used as required CEU=s for the Building Code Administration and Inspection Board (BCAI). However, the course does not include the two hours of ADA instruction required for Building Inspectors. The course has also been approved for 17 continuing education contact hours by the Florida Board of Architecture and Interior Design (Course # AR.06.519), and 14 hours toward the renewal of Firesafety Inspector from the State of Florida, Department of Insurance, Bureau of Fire Standards.
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HSEEP Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program Training Course
Students will learn how to: Design and conduct evaluations that assess performance as demonstrated through exercises; Observe exercises and analyze data; Develop recommendations and reports, and; Implement an improvement process.
All Emergency Management, Fire, Law Enforcement or Health offices that have received the State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) funding for exercises, including tabletops, functional and full''scale, must use the HSEEP and will benefit from the training. In additiona, this training should be attended by personnel from each of the Regional Domestic Security Task Force disciplines that will be involved in the coordination and evaluation of future ODP-funded exercises
All training exercises funded by the Office of Domestic Preparedness (ODP) are now required to follow the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program. Therefore, the training is necessary for players, evaluators, controllers, etc. involved in ODP funded exercises.
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HSEEP-REP Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program Training Course for Radiological Emergency Preparedness Programs
The HSEEP Training Course is an intermediate-level training course that incorporates exercise guidance and best practices from the HSEEP Volumes. Throughout the course, participants will learn about topics including exercise program management, design and development, conduct, evaluation, and improvement planning. This course will also discuss the HSEEP integration into the radiological preparedness program.
This course is intended for local, state, federal and private sector personnel involved in radiological emergency preparedness programs for commercial nuclear power plants. However, as this also includes the base components of the HSEEP Volumes consideration will be given to other participants on an "as available" basis.
Participants are required to bring a copy of their IS-120.A (An Introduction to Exercises) certificate to the class. This independent study course can be taken online (http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/IS120A.asp).
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IRTB Incident Response to Terrorism Bombings
The course prepares emergency responders to react effectively, work cooperatively and apply countermeasures in any incident involving explosives.
Persons interested in attending are local, state and federal employees. In addition, private utilities, schools and volunteer organizations (i.e. Red Cross and Salvation Army).
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L-449 Incident Command System (ICS) Curricula Train-the-Trainer
This 4 day course prepares participants to deliver the Emergency Management Institute''s (EMI) ICS 300 Intermediate Incident Command System, ICS 400 Advanced Incident Command System and the ICS/EOC Interface Workshop (G191).
Participants must have a working knowledge of ICS through experience and training, be experienced in adult training, and agree to deliver the field version(s) of EMI’s ICS curricula.
Prerequisites
ICS 100 Introduction to the Incident Command System
ICS 200 Basic Incident Command System
ICS 300 Intermediate Incident Command System
ICS 400 Advanced Incident Command System
IS 700 An Introduction to the National Incident Management System (FEMA certificate required)
IS 800 An Introduction to the National Response Plan (FEMA certificate required)
NOTE: Students must have taken the Emergency Management Institute, National Fire Academy or National Wildfire Coordinating Group ICS courses. Other ICS courses will be reviewed for consistency with the ICS objectives prescribed by the NIMS Integration Center.
NOTE: Persons who previously completed E449 can deliver EMI''s revised ICS curriculum without repeating this L449.
Course Length: 4 days
How To Apply:
Applicants must register on line on the Florida Division of Emergency Management’s Training Website at http://www.floridadisaster.org/TrainingCalendar/index.asp. Upon completion of the online registration, the applicant must submit a completed FEMA/EMI 75-5 Application Form (http://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/75-5.pdf) along with all of the prerequisite certificates by fax to the State Training Officer at (850) 488-6250.
Applicants will not be placed on the approved participant list until the FEMA 75-5 application and prerequisite certificates are received, reviewed and approved.
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L001 State Resource Management Network Train the Trainer
This course prepares someone to teach on how the Resource management software works, what reports can be generated and other valuable components of the system
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L324 Hurricane Preparedness Course
This week-long course is a specialized training opportunity to build the capacity of the Emergency Manager to understand hurricanes and make effective protective action decisions during a threat. Through hands-on and interactive instruction with specialists at the National Hurricane Center, the course provides students with an intensive instruction on all aspects of tropical forecasts and products, along with local National Weather Service forecast office products.
This course will emphasize the importance of understanding storm surge threats, the SLOSH model, and SLOSH display programs, in addition to using basic HURREVAC 2010 features for decision-making. An in depth look at the Hurricane Evacuation Study analyses will also be covered, including the latest techniques, methods and “lessons learned” for developing and revising plans. The culmination of the workshop is a Hurricane Exercise to test and demonstrate all of the lessons, tools, and resources that are taught throughout the course.
How do I apply?
Students nominated by the State must complete a FEMA Form 75-5 (General Admissions Application), which can be found at http://training.fema.gov/Apply/75-5.pdf. The course code is L324. Application packets should be submitted to the State Training Office of the State Emergency Management Agency. Following concurrence by the State Hurricane Program Manger and the Region, the State Training Officer will submit the application to EMI Admissions in Emmitsburg, MD for processing. Please include copies of prerequisite course completion certificates as an attachment to the 75-5 application.
All applications must be submitted not later than six weeks before the class starts. Applications must be received by your State Training Officer and submitted to EMI Admissions no later than November 13th, 2009. After that date, all available seats will be filled from a national alternate list on a first received basis.
When are the 2010 courses?
Jan 11-15: Southeast Atlantic States
FEMA Regions 3 & 4
East Coast of FL, GA, SC, NC, VA
Jan 25-29: Mid-Atlantic and Northeast States
FEMA Regions 1, 2, & 3
MD, DE, NJ, NY, CT, RI, MA, NH, & ME
Feb 8-12: Gulf Coast States/U.S. Caribbean Territories
FEMA Regions 4 & 6
TX, LA, MS, AL, & Gulf Coast of FL, PR & VI
Coastal State and coastal local emergency managers, hurricane planners and operations officers who have direct responsibilities for decision making during hurricane threats may apply for acceptance. All applicants must serve local, coastal communities. Applications from inland communities will not be accepted.
Applicants should be serious about this intensive, learning experience. Based on the intensity and pace of the course, the student’s full attention will be needed for this upper-level instruction. As outlined in the Emergency Management Institute’s “2009-2010 Catalog of Activities”, students are expected to attend all sessions of the course, and provide their full attention during this invitation-only training. Please make necessary arrangements to back up day-to-day duties while attending this course.
Students will be selected based on their jurisdiction and responsibilities. All students that do not participate or cannot give their full attention to the instruction will be asked to leave and pay for expenses accrued. Those who do not attend all sessions will not receive course completion certificates and will not be reim¬bursed under the Student Stipend Program.
1) Completion of the following EMI Independent Study (IS) Courses:
• IS-271 “Anticipating Hazardous Weather and Community Risk”
• IS-324 “Community Hurricane Preparedness”
• FEMA’s G-363 “Hurricane Readiness for Coastal Communities” though not required, is highly recommended
2) A working knowledge of the HURREVAC 2000 software program is required, as it is an essential tool used in the course. The new HURREVAC 2010 program will be taught in this course.
• Students must bring a laptop computer (with Administrative rights),
• Laptops must be pre-loaded with the HURREVAC software and their respective state specific plug-ins and evacuation data.
• The latest version of SLOSH Display, a storm surge modeling tool.
• Detailed instructions for the download of HURREVAC 2010 and SLOSH will be sent to students upon acceptance.
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L340 Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) Planning
This course focuses on nuclear power plant off-site emergency preparedness. It addresses Federal regulations policies, development and testing of plans, and public perceptions. This course provides a sound understanding of basic planning assumptions and policy issues.
The course is recommended for Local, State, Federal, Tribal government, emergency response managers, and utility personnel involved in off-site nuclear power plant emergency planning.
All persons interested in participating in this course must submit a FEMA General Admissions Application (75-5), www.usfa.dhs.gov/downloads/pdf/75-5.pdf, and a copy of Certificate of Completion for IS-235 Emergency Planning, http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/IS235.asp.
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L548 COOP Program Manager Train the Trainer
This course is designed for public sector staff with responsibility for managing their agency/office COOP effort. Others integral to the COOP planning and program management may also take the course. The course objectives include defining COOP, explaining the benefits of a viable COOP
program and plan, identifying processes, resources, and tasks necessary to implement and manage a successful COOP program.
Selection Criteria: Public sector staff with responsibility for managing their agency/office COOP effort. Others integral to the COOP planning and program management may also take the course.
Selection Criteria: Only Public sector staff with responsibility for managing their agency/office COOP effort.
Recommended: IS-547, Introduction to Continuity of Operations (COOP).
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MGT 343 Disaster Management for Water & Wastewater Utilities
This course is designed to provide training to water and wastewater professionals on issues concerning preparing for, responding to, and recovering from incidents affecting water and/or wastewater facilities. The course introduces the various natural and man-made (accidental or intentional) hazards to which water and wastewater systems may be vulnerable and the potential effects the hazards may induce. Legislation that serves to aid in the planning and response to a natural or man-made incident is discussed along with measures that can mitigate threats to the water and wastewater systems. Participants are guided through portions of the Environmental Protection Agencies Response Protocol Toolbox to identify steps in the response and recovery processes.
Topics
Threats to Water and Wastewater Facilities and Systems
Major Legislative Requirements
Mitigating Threats to Water and Wastewater Facilities and Systems
Responding to Threats Against Water and Wastewater Facilities and Systems
Recovery from Disasters
Audience
Water and Wastewater Utility Personnel
Directors
Department Heads
Supervisors/Superintendents
Operators
Field Personnel
Customer Service
Lab Personnel
Inspectors
Engineers
State/Local Regulatory Personnel
Environmental/Local Regulatory Personnel, including:
Tribal Councils
City Elected Officials
City ManagersCounty Elected Officials
Senior Emergency Response Personnel
Utility Board Members
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MGT-310 WMD: Threat and Risk Assessment
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course trains key response personnel within a local jurisdiction who are required to prevent, mitigate, manage, and/or resolve a WMD/terrorism incident. Participants are placed on multidisciplinary teams. Upon completing the course, these teams will be able to conduct comprehensive WMD/terrorism risk (threat and vulnerability) and needs (planning, organization, equipment, training, and exercises) assessments. The course is delivered via lectures; small group discussions; participant activities; multimedia scenarios; and by conducting vulnerability assessments for facilities, sites, and infrastructure selected by the host jurisdiction. Participant activities focus on the Office for Domestic Preparedness (ODP) State Homeland Security Assessment and Strategy (SHSAS) Program’s jurisdiction assessments.
Upon successful completion of this course. The National Emergency Response and Rescue Training Center, Texas Engineering Extension Service will issue a certificate of completion and credit for 2.4 CEUs.
TARGET AUDIENCE / DISCIPLINE
Emergency response supervisors, manager, staff and community leaders from the following disciplines or functional areas are encouraged to attend this course: Public Safety Communications, Law Enforcement, Fire Services, Emergency Medical Services, Hazardous Materials, Health Care, Governmental Administrative, Public Health, Public Works, Emergency Management and Private/Public industry.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
* To identify the requirements and benefits of conducting a threat and vulnerability assessment within the jurisdiction
* To define terrorism and conduct a threat assessment
* To understand the common components of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) biological, nuclear, incendiary, chemical, and explosive agents and how they can be used by potential threat elements in an act of terrorism
* To describe the process used to determine the needs for required capability to respond to the most likely WMD scenario for their jurisdiction
* To describe how the Jurisdictional Risk (Threat, Vulnerability, and Public Health) and Needs Assessments are integrated into the Domestic Preparedness Strategy
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MGT-317 Public Works Response to Terrorism
This course trains all first responders, especially Public Works personnel, in their responsibilities and roles to protect, restore and maintain critical infrastructure and public services as part of a community’s preparation and response to a weapon of mass destruction (WMD)/terrorism incident or other major disaster. Upon completion of the course, the participants will be able to successfully conduct vulnerability assessments of the jurisdiction’s critical infrastructure and facilities and effectively contribute to the management of a WMD/terrorism incident as a member of the jurisdiction’s unified command structure. The participants conclude the course with an activity designed to improve and enhance the jurisdiction’s emergency response planning as it relates to Public Works and other participating disciplines.
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MGT-320 Computer-Aided Management of Emergency Operations (CAMEO)
COURSE DESCRIPTION
CAMEO is a system of software applications used to plan for and respond to chemical emergencies and WMD incidents. It is one of the tools developed by EPA’s Chemical Emergency Preparedness and Prevention Office (CEPPO) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to assist front-line emergency planners and responders. The CAMEO system integrates a chemical database and a method to manage the data, an air dispersion model, and a mapping capability sharing critical information in a timely fashion. Participants are expected to incorporate their knowledge of CAMEO into planning and responding to WMD scenarios and classroom exercises presented during the course. Topics include CAMEO as a WMD tool,MARPLOT applications for WMD, Using LandView in WMD, data management considerations, data transfer applications, and scenarios involving chemical, biological, and explosive events.
The course also includes a final comprehensive scenario the participants can demonstrate competencies related to the course goals and objectives.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
* Review the basic elements for the CAMEO programs (CAMEO, ALOHA, and MARPLOT), and discuss how they can be used to enhance local WMD emergency planning and response plans.
* Develop recommendations for addressing anticipated problems and issues in the development and use of CAMEO as a tool in State and local WMD planning and response activities.
* Explain the value of using CAMEO as a decision support system.
* Describe four potential scenarios for terrorist attacks in communities within the United States.
* Examine the nature and characteristics of the Routes Module in CAMEO and discuss how this information can assist in a community hazards analysis of WMD threats.
* Review the nature and characteristics of the Special Locations,Contacts, and Resources Modules in CAMEO and explain how they could be used to enhance emergency planning, response, and recovery efforts associated with WMD threats.
* Create a community profile using MARPLOT;as a part of the community vulnerability assessment process, the profile must explain how the community is characterized by its property,geography,infrastructure, demographics, and resources.
* Explain the purpose,characteristics,and limitations of ALOHA and its uses in WMD emergency response, recovery,and planning activities.
TARGET AUDIENCE / DISCIPLINE
* Law Enforcement
* Emergency Medical Services
* Emergency Management Agency
* Fire Service
* Hazardous Material (HazMat)
* Governmental Administrative
* Public Health
COST
All training and course materials are free to eligible jurisdictions.
PREREQUISITE
* Completion of an awareness-level WMD course.
* Working knowledge of the CAMEOfm Suite, including CAMEOfm functions and Chemical Library, ALOHA, and MARPLOT.
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MGT-320-1 Computer-Aided Management of Emergency Operations Train-the-Trainer (CAMEO TtT)
COURSE DESCRIPTION
CAMEO is a system of software applications used to plan for and respond to chemical emergencies and WMD incidents. It is one of the tools developed by EPA’s Chemical Emergency Preparedness and Prevention Office (CEPPO) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to assist front-line emergency planners and responders. The CAMEO system integrates a chemical database and a method to manage the data, an air dispersion model, and a mapping capability sharing critical information in a timely fashion. Participants are expected to incorporate their knowledge of CAMEO into planning and responding to WMD scenarios and classroom exercises presented during the course. Topics include CAMEO as a WMD tool,MARPLOT applications for WMD, Using LandView in WMD, data management considerations, data transfer applications, and scenarios involving chemical, biological, and explosive events.
The course also includes a final comprehensive scenario the participants can demonstrate competencies related to the course goals and objectives.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
* Review the basic elements for the CAMEO programs (CAMEO, ALOHA, and MARPLOT), and discuss how they can be used to enhance local WMD emergency planning and response plans.
* Develop recommendations for addressing anticipated problems and issues in the development and use of CAMEO as a tool in State and local WMD planning and response activities.
* Explain the value of using CAMEO as a decision support system.
* Describe four potential scenarios for terrorist attacks in communities within the United States.
* Examine the nature and characteristics of the Routes Module in CAMEO and discuss how this information can assist in a community hazards analysis of WMD threats.
* Review the nature and characteristics of the Special Locations,Contacts, and Resources Modules in CAMEO and explain how they could be used to enhance emergency planning, response, and recovery efforts associated with WMD threats.
* Create a community profile using MARPLOT;as a part of the community vulnerability assessment process, the profile must explain how the community is characterized by its property,geography,infrastructure, demographics, and resources.
* Explain the purpose,characteristics,and limitations of ALOHA and its uses in WMD emergency response, recovery,and planning activities.
TARGET AUDIENCE / DISCIPLINE
* Law Enforcement
* Emergency Medical Services
* Emergency Management Agency
* Fire Service
* Hazardous Material (HazMat)
* Governmental Administrative
* Public Health
COST
All training and course materials are free to eligible jurisdictions.
PREREQUISITE
* Completion of an awareness-level WMD course.
* Working knowledge of the CAMEOfm Suite, including CAMEOfm functions and Chemical Library, ALOHA, and MARPLOT.
* Instructor certification by the authority having jurisdiction.
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MGT-321 WMD Tactical Commanders Course
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is designed to address technical aspects associated with planning a tactical law enforcement response to a WMD incident. As such, it provides detailed technical information to include practical exercises designed to cause tactical commanders to plan for effective, safe tactical operations in WMD environments. The course consists of eleven modules taught through classroom sessions and comprehensive practical exercises.
GENERAL PREREQUISITES
All course participants will be sworn members of a state or local law enforcement agency who are currently assigned and functioning as a commander of an operational law enforcement tactical team or certified state and local law enforcement personnel acting as tactical commanders, their deputies, tactical supervisors, tactical team leaders, and assorted law enforcement and Fire/HazMat command, management, supervisors and planners.
TARGET AUDIENCE
This course is designed to provide certified state and local law enforcement personnel acting as tactical commanders, their deputies, tactical supervisors, tactical team leaders, and assorted law enforcement and Fire/HazMat command, management, supervisors and planners with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to plan tactical missions for incidents involving WMD.
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OSHA 10 Hour General Industry OSHA 10 Hour General Industry Outreach Training Program
This course is ideal for supervisors with safety and health responsibilities, and for employee safety and health awareness. Students will be introduced to OSHA policies, procedures and standards as well as general industry safety and health principles covered in OSHA 29 CFR 1910. Special emphasis will be placed on areas most hazardous using OSHA standards as a guide. Course will also address FEMA and OSHA relationships/requirements.
POC is Byrd Wilcox at byrd.wilcox@marioncountyfl.org
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PER-210 Public Works: Planning for and Responding to a Terrorism/WMD Incident
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course trains public works managers and supervisors in their critical infrastructure and public services responsibilities and roles as they relate to a community’s preparation and response to a weapons of mass destruction (WMD)/terrorism incident. After completing the course, participants will be able to successfully conduct vulnerability assessments of the jurisdiction’s critical infrastructure and facilities and effectively contribute to the management of a WMD/terrorism incident as a member of the jurisdiction’s Unified Command structure. The course delivery methodology consists of lectures, small group discussions, participant activities, case studies, and scenario-driven exercises. The participants conclude the course with an activity designed to improve and enhance the public works emergency response plan.
PREREQUISITES
* AWR-110 Terrorism Awareness for Emergency Responders
* AWR-112 Public Works for WMD Incidents: Basic Concepts
Both available on-line at http://www.teexwmdcampus.com
TARGET AUDIENCE / DISCIPLINE
* Law Enforcement
* Emergency Medical Services
* Emergency Management Agency
* Fire Service
* Hazardous Material (HazMat)
* Public Works
* Governmental Administrative
* Public Health
COURSE OBJECTIVES
* To describe the impact a terrorism/WMD incident will have on public works personnel and resources
* To delineate and describe the controlling legal authorities and professional standards that guide response efforts to a terrorism/WMD incident, and to explain their functions
* To understand the Incident Command System (ICS) for a terrorism/WMD incident and describe the public works relationships with the Incident Command Post (ICP), the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), Federal and State agencies, and the Joint Operations Center (JOC)
* To describe the issues to be considered and included in developing an effective response plan that integrates the full spectrum of the community’s emergency response capabilities
* To use the jurisdiction’s emergency operations plan (EOP)/terrorism incident annex (TIA) and the knowledge gained from this course to identify specific needs, and to develop a public works action plan to prepare for, respond to, and recover from a terrorism/WMD incident
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PER-222 Public Safety WMD Response - Sampling Techniques & Guidelines
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course will prepare hazardous materials (HazMat) teams within State and local emergency response agencies to conduct public safety operations at weapons of mass destruction (WMD) sites in a safe and efficient manner consistent with established crime scene/evidentiary guidelines established by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The course will challenge participants to develop a systematic approach to managing a WMD scene in which the public’s safety is at risk. The course evolves from traditional problem-based classroom activities into a series of scenario-based practical exercises. Participants who successfully complete the course are eligible to participate in the Advanced Chemical/Biological Integrated Response course delivered at the Dugway Proving Grounds.
PREREQUISITES
* Successful completion of a WMD awareness-level training course is highly recommended. Being a certified HazMat technician qualifies a participant at the primary level. Demonstrating a need-to know job function required to support, supervise, and/or work with individuals responsible for
collecting, receiving, or processing samples from a contaminated environment qualifies a participant at the secondary level.
* Current document attesting to medical clearance and respiratory fit test on file.
* Participants must have a government-issued photo ID.
* Participant application must be complete.
* Familiarity with biological and chemical agents is recommended.
TARGET AUDIENCE / DISCIPLINE
* Law Enforcement
* Fire Service
* Hazardous Material (HazMat)
* Public Health
COURSE OBJECTIVES
* Participants will be able to articulate the course purpose, goals, and objectives; summarize how course materials can be applied to meet public safety WMD response and sampling performance requirements; and explain the participant performance evaluation process.
* Participants will be able to respond to potential WMD events in an organized and systematic manner, and follow the logic of public safety processes and procedures.
* Participants will be able to identify basic sampling tactics, techniques, and procedures and follow WMD sampling protocol.
* Participants will be able to perform various sampling techniques by selecting the appropriate technique and equipment based on the incident conditions. Participants will also select proper labeling techniques and respond appropriately to various HazMat incidents.
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PER-240 WMD Radiological / Nuclear Responder Operations Course
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is delivered throughout the Nation to jurisdictions approved by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security,Office for Domestic Preparedness (USDHS/ODP), and the Centralized Scheduling and Information Desk (CSID). Cadre will conduct a site survey ahead of training to coordinate with local sponsors to identify and schedule classroom and urban training facilities for the practical hands-on training.
Training focuses on basic radiological detection, survey instruments, risk-based response, crime-scene preservation, personal protective equipment (PPE), radiological decontamination, and mitigation of radiological incidents.
The course consists of both classroom instruction and scenario-driven, hands-on, performance-oriented practical exercises. Responders are presented with realistic, stressful conditions in their own jurisdiction and will work with their counterparts from other disciplines from within their community.
The exercises provide realistic weapons of mass destruction (WMD) scenarios with a culmination exercise that includes radiological sources, smoke, pyrotechnics, emergency response vehicles, and role players. Airpurifying respirators may be worn (for training purposes only) during the final exercise by those who are certified by their organization to wear respirators (bring documentation to the course). Although every participant will be issued a respirator, dosimeter, and radiation survey meter, participants are encouraged to bring their own from their department or jurisdiction.
PREREQUISITE
AWR-140 WMD Radiological/Nuclear Awareness Course
TARGET AUDIENCE/DISCIPLINE
* Law Enforcement
* Emergency Medical Services
* Emergency Management Agency
* Fire Service
* Hazardous Material (HazMat)
* Public Works
* Governmental Administrative
* Public Safety Communications
* Health Care
* Public Health
COURSE OBJECTIVES
* To distinguish between low and hazardous levels of radiation
* To be able to operate the detection equipment accurately per class instruction
* When presented with a potential contamination scenario, to perform a personnel contamination survey using a Geiger-Mueller meter and correctly document levels and locations of contamination
* To understand and recognize the biological effects of exposure to ionizing radiation accompanying radiological/nuclear incidents and how to properly identify, triage, treat, and psychologically support contaminated patients
* To demonstrate the procedure for selecting and putting on PPE for a radiological/nuclear environment
* When presented with a WMD scenario, to conduct radiological decontamination for responders and the public
* To demonstrate a knowledge of their communities’ radiological threat and the tactical considerations required to operate safely and effectively at a radiological incident
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PRSBI Prevention and Response to Suicide Bombings Incidents
The course provides emergency responders with the knowledge and skills needed to develop policies for the prevention, interdiction, response and mitigation of suicide bombing attack.
Persons interested in attending are local, state and federal employees. In addition, private utilities, schools and volunteer organizations (i.e. Red Cross and Salvation Army).
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REP-001 Advanced Course for Radiological Response (MERRTT)
This two day course follows the Department of Energy and Federal Emergency Management Agency radiological training format for first responders, and requires passing a written test and participating in a variety of outdoor drills. This training program will provide instruction in Radiological Basics, Radiological Terminology and Units, Weapons of Mass Destruction, Hazard Recognition, Initial Response Actions, Patient Handling and Scenarios.
The target audience for this class includes Fire, Law Enforcement and Emergency Medical Technician and Radiological Emergency Management personnel. You cannot be on call or on a duty status and must be able to lift 60 lbs.
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SM-317 Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training
"Community Emergency Response Teams", G- 317, is a course that serves as an introduction to CERT for those wanting to complete training or as a refresher for current team members. It has eight modules with topics that include an Disaster Preparedness, Fire Safety, Disaster Medical Operations, Light Search and Rescue, CERT Organization, Disaster Psychology, Terrorist Incidents and CERT. It takes between six and eight hours to complete the course.
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WS-1001 Logistical Staging Area Workshop
Review State Logistical Staging Area SOG''s, Train changes to plan, develop best practices for LSA Operations for the 2006 Season
Class limited to 40 persons. Participants should be members of the DoF IMT Teams, FLNG units that operate at LSA''s and RPC personnel designated to be LSA managers
Must have completed ICS 100 and 200.
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