**CLACKAMAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE**

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**CLACKAMAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE**

**OREGON CITY, OREGON**

**[EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DEGREE PROGRAM]{.underline}**

**[EXECUTIVE SUMMARY]{.underline}**

-   Clackamas Community College, through its Public Safety Program, is
    offering an Associates of General Studies degree with emphasis on
    Emergency Management. The Degree Program is designed to provide
    emergency managers and other related emergency services
    professionals a resource for academic recognition of their training
    and work.

-   The Degree Program was designed in cooperation with Oregon State
    Police, Oregon Emergency Management Division and the Oregon
    Emergency Management Association. The Degree Program incorporates
    basic emergency management training courses offered through the
    field delivery program of the Emergency Management Institute (EMI),
    EMI's Independent Study Program, State and local developed and
    sponsored courses, and nationally recognized Incident Command System
    (ICS) courses.

-   These courses are considered technical specialty courses, which are
    offered in the field through, or in conjunction with, the Oregon
    Emergency Management Training Program. These courses are conducted
    statewide rather than in an individual community. They are offered
    in a highly intensive seminar format rather than a typical
    classroom, semester based, setting.

-   The courses in the Emergency Management Degree Program meet the
    residency requirement for Clackamas Community College. Students
    receive the additional advantage of paying only a "transcription
    fee" per course, rather than full tuition since the cost to oversee
    and implement the Degree Program the College is greatly reduced.

-   The Associates of General Studies degree with emphasis on Emergency
    Management requires a total of 93 credit hours: 18 hours General
    Education; 51 hours core and 15 hours elective Emergency Management;
    and 9 hours any Elective. A copy of the Proposed Degree Components
    is enclosed.

-   This is the first formal Degree Program in Emergency Management
    within the State of Oregon. Course documentation (syllabi) to
    support the courses in the Program was developed by Oregon Emergency
    Management and approved through Clackamas Community College and the
    State Board of Education. Copies of Course Syllabi are enclosed.

-   This Degree Program has been established so that students from
    out-of-state attending the same courses within their respective
    state may also earn college credit through Clackamas Community
    College.

[Program Contacts:]{.underline}

Dick Ashbaugh

Chair, Criminal Justice Department

Criminal Justice Program

Clackamas Community College

19600 S. Molalla Avenue

Oregon City, OR 97045

503-657-6958, ext. 2237

dicka@clackamas.cc.or.us

Kelly Jo Jensen, CEM, ORCEMS

Exercise Training Officer

Oregon State Police

Oregon Emergency Management

595 Cottage Street NE

Salem, OR 97310

503-378-2911, ext. 246

kjensen@oem.state.or.us

**EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT**

**[Proposed Degree Components Total of 93.0 Hours]{.underline}**

Computer Literacy Requirement

General Education Course 18.0 hours

Emergency Management Core Courses 51.0 hours

Emergency Management Electives 15.0 hours

[Other Electives]{.underline} [9.0 hours]{.underline}

TOTAL: 93.0 hours

**[Computer Literacy Requirement]{.underline}**

The CCC Computer Literacy requirement must be met in order to receive a
degree. The requirement may be satisfied in one of two ways:

1\. Passing a competency exam.

2\. Enrolling and passing a course. Some of the courses which meet this
requirement

include:

BT 134 9-1-1 Keyboarding

BT 150 Word Perfect for Windows

BT 160 Microsoft Word

BT 162 Word for Windows I and II

BT 176 Excel for Windows

CAD 151/153/153 AutoCAD Levels I/II/III

**[General Education Courses 18.0 hours]{.underline}**

The following requirements must be met from the "Required Areas of
Concentration," listed in the CCC catalogue under **General Education
Core Requirements:**

-   1 course in **Communication**

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-   1 course in **Computation**

-   1 course in **Human Relations**

-   1 course in **Physical Education/Health**

Select additional courses from the list in the CCC catalogue.

**[Emergency Management Core Courses 51.0 hours]{.underline}**

EM 101 Introduction to Emergency Management 4.0

EM 102 Basic Skills 1: Leadership and Influence 4.0

Basic Skills 2: Decision Making and Problem Solving

EM 103 Basic Skills 3: Effective Communications 4.0

> Basic Skills 5: Developing Volunteer Resources

EM 104 Emergency Planning 3.0

EM 105 Exercise Design and Evaluation 4.0

EM 106 Introduction to ICS 2.0

EM 107 ICS Field Operations/ECC Integration 1.0

EM 108 Disaster Recovery Operations 3.0

EM 110 Independent Study Courses: 9.0

IS-1: Emergency Program Manager

IS-2: Emergency Preparedness USA

IS-3: Radiological Emergency Preparedness

IS-5: Hazardous Materials A Citizen's Orientation

IS-7: A Citizen's Guide to Disaster Assistance

IS-8: Building for the Earthquakes of Tomorrow

IS-120: An Orientation to Community Disaster Exercises

IS-275: The EOC's Role in Community Preparedness, Response

and Recovery Operations

NFA:ERT:SS: Emergency Response to Terrorism

EM 113 (Public) Information Officer 3.0

EM 114 Mass Fatalities Incident Planning 3.0

EM 115 Community Emergency Response Team TTT 3.0

EM 116 Emergency Management Workshop 2.0

EM 200 Cooperative Work Experience 6.0

**[Emergency Management Elective Courses 15.0 hours]{.underline}**

EM 109 ICS: Logistics Section 2.0

EM 110 Independent Study Courses (1.0 hours each) 5.0

IS-279: Retrofitting Flood-Prone Residential Buildings

IS-301: Radiological Emergency Response

IS-330: Refresher Course for Radiological Monitors

IS-336: Refresher Course for Radiological Response Teams

IS-346: Orientation to Hazardous Materials for Hospital Personnel

EM 111 ICS: Planning Section 2.0

EM 112 ICS: Operations Section 2.0

EM 117 Public Officials' Conference 1.0

EM 118 Public Policy in Emergency Management 1.0

EM 119 Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations 2.0

EM 120 Hazardous Materials Contingency Planning 3.0

EM 121 Hazard Mitigation Workshop 2.0

EM 122 Managing Search Operations 4.0

EM 123 Military Support to Civilian Authorities 3.0

EM 124 Debris Management 3.0

EM 125 Damage Assessment 1.0

EM 126 ICS: Safety Officer 2.0

EM 127 ICS: Incident Commander 2.0

EM 128 ATC-20: Postearthquake Safety Evaluation of Buildings 1.0

EM 129 Workshop in Emergency Management:

Amateur Radio Resources 1.0

EM 130 ICS: Finance 2.0

**[Other Electives 9.0 hours]{.underline}**

This requirement may be met using additional Emergency Management
elective courses, or other elective courses.

+--------+---------+----------------------------------+------+--------+
| **CCC  | **F     | **Emergency Management Course    | **   | **Core |
| (KJ)** | EMA/OEM | Title**                          | Cred | or**   |
|        | N       |                                  | it** |        |
| **Nu   | umber** |                                  |      | **Elec |
| mber** |         |                                  | *    | tive** |
|        |         |                                  | *Hou |        |
|        |         |                                  | rs** |        |
+--------+---------+----------------------------------+------+--------+
| EM-101 | G230    | Introduction to Emergency        | 4.00 | Core   |
|        |         | Management                       |      |        |
+--------+---------+----------------------------------+------+--------+
|        | G343    | Aerial Radiological Monitor      | 0.50 |        |
+--------+---------+----------------------------------+------+--------+
| MST    | G       | Basic Skills 1 & 2: Leadership & | 3.50 | X      |
| 199-01 | 240/241 | Influence/                       |      |        |
|        |         |                                  |      |        |
|        |         | Decision Making & Problem        |      |        |
|        |         | Solving                          |      |        |
+--------+---------+----------------------------------+------+--------+
| MST    | G       | Basic Skills 3 & 5: Effective    | 3.50 | X      |
| 199-02 | 242/244 | Communications/                  |      |        |
|        |         |                                  |      |        |
|        |         | Developing Volunteer Resources   |      |        |
+--------+---------+----------------------------------+------+--------+
|        | IS-8    | Building for the Earthquakes of  | 1.0  |        |
|        |         | Tomorrow                         |      |        |
+--------+---------+----------------------------------+------+--------+
|        | G417    | Community Emergency Response     | 2.50 |        |
|        |         | Team                             |      |        |
|        |         |                                  |      |        |
|        |         | Train-the-Trainer (TTT)          |      |        |
+--------+---------+----------------------------------+------+--------+
|        | G385    | Disaster Recovery Operations     | 3.00 | X      |
|        |         | Course                           |      |        |
+--------+---------+----------------------------------+------+--------+
| EM-102 | G       | Basic Skills 1 & 2: Leadership & | 4.00 | Core   |
|        | 240/241 | Influence/                       |      |        |
|        |         |                                  |      |        |
|        |         | Decision Making & Problem        |      |        |
|        |         | Solving                          |      |        |
+--------+---------+----------------------------------+------+--------+
| EM-103 | G       | Basic Skills 3 & 5: Effective    | 4.00 | Core   |
|        | 242/244 | Communications/                  |      |        |
|        |         |                                  |      |        |
|        |         | Developing Volunteer Resources   |      |        |
+--------+---------+----------------------------------+------+--------+
| EM-104 | G235    | Emergency Planning Course        | 3.00 | Core   |
+--------+---------+----------------------------------+------+--------+
| EM-105 | G       | Exercise Design and Evaluation   | 4.00 | Core   |
|        | 120/130 |                                  |      |        |
+--------+---------+----------------------------------+------+--------+
| EM-106 | G903    | ICS: Introduction                | 2.00 | Core   |
+--------+---------+----------------------------------+------+--------+
| EM-107 | G191    | ICS Field Operations/ECC         | 1.00 | Core   |
|        |         | Integration Course               |      |        |
+--------+---------+----------------------------------+------+--------+
| EM-108 | G385    | Disaster Recovery Operations     | 3.00 | Core   |
+--------+---------+----------------------------------+------+--------+
| EM     | IS-7    | A Citizen/s Guide to Disaster    | 1.00 | Core   |
| -110-A |         | Assistance                       |      |        |
+--------+---------+----------------------------------+------+--------+
| EM     | IS-1    | Emergency Program Manager        | 1.00 | Core   |
| -110-B |         |                                  |      |        |
+--------+---------+----------------------------------+------+--------+
| EM     | IS-2    | Emergency Preparedness USA       | 1.00 | Core   |
| -110-C |         |                                  |      |        |
+--------+---------+----------------------------------+------+--------+
| EM     | IS-3    | Radiological Emergency           | 1.00 | Core   |
| -110-D |         | Preparedness                     |      |        |
+--------+---------+----------------------------------+------+--------+
| EM     | IS-5    | Hazardous Materials: A Citizen's | 1.00 | Core   |
| -110-E |         | Orientation                      |      |        |
+--------+---------+----------------------------------+------+--------+
| EM     | IS-8    | Building for the Earthquakes of  | 1.00 | Core   |
| -110-F |         | Tomorrow                         |      |        |
+--------+---------+----------------------------------+------+--------+
| EM     | IS-120  | Orientation to Community         | 1.00 | Core   |
| -110-G |         | Disaster Exercises               |      |        |
+--------+---------+----------------------------------+------+--------+
| EM     | IS-275  | Role of the EOC in Community     | 1.00 | Core   |
| -110-H |         | Preparedness Response and        |      |        |
|        |         | Recovery Activities              |      |        |
+--------+---------+----------------------------------+------+--------+

+--------+---------+----------------------------------+------+--------+
| **CCC  | **F     | **Emergency Management Course    | **   | **Core |
| (KJ)** | EMA/OEM | Title**                          | Cred | or**   |
|        | N       |                                  | it** |        |
| **Nu   | umber** |                                  |      | **Elec |
| mber** |         |                                  | *    | tive** |
|        |         |                                  | *Hou |        |
|        |         |                                  | rs** |        |
+--------+---------+----------------------------------+------+--------+
| EM     | NFA:SS  | Emergency Response to Terrorism  | 1.00 | Core   |
| -110-O |         |                                  |      |        |
+--------+---------+----------------------------------+------+--------+
| EM-113 | G909    | ICS: (Public) Information        | 3.00 | Core   |
|        |         | Officer                          |      |        |
+--------+---------+----------------------------------+------+--------+
| EM-114 | G386    | Mass Fatalities Incident         | 3.00 | Core   |
|        |         | Planning                         |      |        |
+--------+---------+----------------------------------+------+--------+
| EM-115 | G417    | Community Emergency Response     | 3.00 | Core   |
|        |         | Team Train-the-Trainer           |      |        |
+--------+---------+----------------------------------+------+--------+
| EM-116 | G650    | Emergency Management Workshop    | 2.00 | Core   |
+--------+---------+----------------------------------+------+--------+
| EM-200 |         | Cooperative Work Experience      | 6.00 | Core   |
+--------+---------+----------------------------------+------+--------+
|        |         |                                  |      |        |
+--------+---------+----------------------------------+------+--------+
| EM-109 | G910    | ICS: Logistics Section           | 2.00 | El     |
|        |         |                                  |      | ective |
+--------+---------+----------------------------------+------+--------+
| EM     | IS-279  | Retrofitting Flood-Prone         | 1.00 | El     |
| -110-J |         | Structures                       |      | ective |
+--------+---------+----------------------------------+------+--------+
| EM     | IS-301  | Radiological Emergency Response  | 1.00 | El     |
| -110-K |         |                                  |      | ective |
+--------+---------+----------------------------------+------+--------+
| EM     | IS-330  | Refresher Course for             | 1.00 | El     |
| -110-L |         | Radiological Monitors            |      | ective |
+--------+---------+----------------------------------+------+--------+
| EM     | IS-336  | Refresher Course for             | 1.00 | El     |
| -110-M |         | Radiological Response Teams      |      | ective |
+--------+---------+----------------------------------+------+--------+
| EM     | IS-346  | Orientation to Hazardous         | 1.00 | El     |
| -110-N |         | Materials for Hospital Personnel |      | ective |
+--------+---------+----------------------------------+------+--------+
| EM-111 | G912    | ICS: Planning Section            | 2.00 | El     |
|        |         |                                  |      | ective |
+--------+---------+----------------------------------+------+--------+
| EM-112 | G911    | ICS: Operations Section          | 2.00 | El     |
|        |         |                                  |      | ective |
+--------+---------+----------------------------------+------+--------+
| EM-117 | G230    | Public Officials' Conference     | 1.00 | El     |
|        |         |                                  |      | ective |
+--------+---------+----------------------------------+------+--------+
| EM-118 | G280    | Public Policy in Emergency       | 1.00 | El     |
|        |         | Management                       |      | ective |
+--------+---------+----------------------------------+------+--------+
| EM-119 | G914    | Hazardous Materials Awareness    | 2.00 | El     |
|        |         | and Operations                   |      | ective |
+--------+---------+----------------------------------+------+--------+
| EM-120 | G311    | Hazardous Materials Contingency  | 3.00 | El     |
|        |         | Planning                         |      | ective |
+--------+---------+----------------------------------+------+--------+
| EM-121 | G701    | Hazard Mitigation Workshop       | 2.00 | El     |
|        |         |                                  |      | ective |
+--------+---------+----------------------------------+------+--------+
| EM-122 |         | Managing Search                  | 4.00 | El     |
|        |         | Operations/Function              |      | ective |
+--------+---------+----------------------------------+------+--------+
| EM-123 |         | Military Support to Civilian     | 3.00 | El     |
|        |         | Authorities                      |      | ective |
+--------+---------+----------------------------------+------+--------+
| EM-124 | G       | Debris Management                | 3.00 | El     |
|        |         |                                  |      | ective |
+--------+---------+----------------------------------+------+--------+
| EM-125 | G       | Damage Assessment                | 1.00 | El     |
|        |         |                                  |      | ective |
+--------+---------+----------------------------------+------+--------+
| EM-126 | G913    | ICS: Safety Officer              | 2.00 | El     |
|        |         |                                  |      | ective |
+--------+---------+----------------------------------+------+--------+
| EM-127 | G910    | ICS: Incident Commander          | 2.00 | El     |
|        |         |                                  |      | ective |
+--------+---------+----------------------------------+------+--------+
| EM-128 | ATC-20  | Post Earthquake Safety           | 1.00 | El     |
|        |         | Evaluation of Buildings          |      | ective |
+--------+---------+----------------------------------+------+--------+
| EM-129 | G250.6  | Workshop in Emergency            | 1.00 | El     |
|        |         | Management: Amateur Radio        |      | ective |
|        |         | Resources                        |      |        |
+--------+---------+----------------------------------+------+--------+
| EM-130 | G907    | ICS: Finance Section             | 2.00 | El     |
|        |         |                                  |      | ective |
+--------+---------+----------------------------------+------+--------+

**[COURSE CONTENT GUIDE]{.underline}**

**DATE:** January 29, 1998 **PREPARED BY:** Kelly Jo Jensen, OEM

**COURSE NUMBER:**

**COURSE TITLE:** Basic Skills 1: Leadership and Influence

Basic Skills 2: Decision Making and Problem Solving

**CREDIT HOURS:** 4

**COURSE DESCRIPTION:**

This course exposes participants to methods of assessing differences in
personal values and interpersonal influence styles, and to apply
situational leadership behaviors in emergency management. The course
content reinforces existing management skills required for building an
emergency management system. The class is set up to give practice in
making individual and group decisions based on a model problem solving
process.

**COURSE LENGTH:** 40 contact hours

**PREREQUISITE(S):** none

**COURSE TEXT:** FEMA, *Basic Skills 1: Leadership and Influence*

FEMA, *Basic Skills 2: Decision Making and Problem*

*Solving*

**COURSE OBJECTIVES/REQUIRED STUDENT COMPETENCIES:**

-   Recognize individual differences in personal values and
    interpersonal styles and form generalizations about their impact on
    leadership behavior in emergency management situations.

-   Assess their own styles of influencing others and exercising
    leadership and power as these styles relate to their roles in
    emergency management.

-   Develop solutions for organizational problems in terms of work
    motivation interpersonal relations, and group dynamics.

-   Integrate knowledge about the different styles of leadership and
    influence and understand their impact on behavior in an emergency
    management context.

-   Develop a plan for influencing others in their local emergency
    management systems.

-   Explain the need for decision making and problem solving skills in
    emergency management.

-   Identify the attributes of an effective decision maker. Identify
    factors and styles that have an impact on decision making.

-   Identify the role of the individual versus the group in the decision
    making process.

-   Discuss use of the seven step model for the decision making and
    problem solving process.

-   Describe how decisions made in advance of an emergency aid with
    effective decisions during an emergency.

-   Apply the seven step model; for the decision making and problem
    solving process to a problem that must be solved.

**ASSESSMENT and GRADING:**

This is a pass/no pass course.

The methods of assessment include small group problem solving activities
and the conduct of small group exercises. Performance based training is
evaluated through the students development and presentation of an
"Influence Plan." There is a mid-term and final exam for this course.

**COURSE OUTLINE:**

Attributes of an Effective Decision Maker

Decision Making Styles

The Decision Making Process

Application of the Process

Personal Values Personal Styles

Conflict Management Styles

The Impact of Different Influence Styles

Exercising Leadership

Exercising Power

Motivation

Group Dynamics

**[COURSE CONTENT GUIDE]{.underline}**

**DATE:** January 29, 1998 **PREPARED BY:** Kelly Jo Jensen, OEM

**COURSE NUMBER:**

**COURSE TITLE:** Basic Skills 3: Effective Communications

Basic Skills 5: Developing Volunteer Resources

**CREDIT HOURS:** 4

**COURSE DESCRIPTION:**

The *Effective Communications Course* is designed to develop the skills
of emergency managers in public and interpersonal communication. It
provides for practice in oral presentations and dealing with the media.
Students participate in one-on-one media interviews, a group press
conference, and develop and give a 10 minute presentation.

In *Developing Volunteer Resources* participants learn to deal with a
broad range of issues in the management of volunteers. Topics include:
Identification of tasks provided by volunteer organizations, skill
definition and specification of qualifications, publicity and
recruitment, skills development and maintenance, and motivation
strategies.

**COURSE LENGTH:** 40 contact hours

**PREREQUISITE(S):** None

**COURSE TEXT:** FEMA, *Basic Skills 3:* *Effective Communications*

FEMA, *Basic Skills 5:* *Developing Volunteer Resources*

**COURSE OBJECTIVES/REQUIRED STUDENT COMPETENCIES:**

-   Describe and analyze a model of the generic communication process
    and draw conclusions about the value of empathic listening and
    effective feedback.

-   Demonstrate a working knowledge of the different types of
    presentations and appropriate situations for each.

-   Tailor presentations to the needs of a particular audience.

-   Demonstrate an understanding of communication styles.

-   Describe the importance of nonverbal communication skills, such as
    body language and its effects on others.

-   On camera, react effectively to a local crisis situation

-   Identify emergency management related situations where written
    communication is preferable to oral communication.

-   Understand the principles that guide the management and
    administration of a volunteer program.

-   Describe the techniques used to evaluate a volunteer program.

-   Make appropriate volunteer assignments that will enhance the
    effectiveness of an emergency management program.

-   Maintain of increase the skill and motivation level of volunteers
    involved in emergency management.

**ASSESSMENT and GRADING:**

This is a pass/no pass course

The methods of assessment include small group problem solving
activities, small group exercises, and individual speaking activities
leading to a final performance based individual presentation/speech as
the final exam. There is also a written mid-term and final exam.

**COURSE OUTLINE:**

Communications for the Emergency Program Manager

The Communication Cycle

Non-Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Handling Communication in a Crisis

Preparing an Oral Presentation

Crisis Interviews/Speaking Exercises

Why Volunteers?

Program Planning

Recruitment and Placement

Orientation and Training

Supervision and Evaluation

Special Considerations

**[COURSE CONTENT GUIDE]{.underline}**

**DATE:** January 29, 1998 **PREPARED BY:** Kelly Jo Jensen, OEM

**COURSE NUMBER:**

**COURSE TITLE:** Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)

Train-the-Trainer

**CREDIT HOURS:** 3

**COURSE DESCRIPTION:**

Graduates of this Train-the-Trainer course will be qualified to train
others in their community to become CERT instructors, as well as conduct
CERT training within their community. Topics of instruction include
disaster fire suppression and medical operations, "light" search and
rescue, and CERT organization and management. This course will also
familiarize emergency program managers with course content and prepare
them to market, promote and administer this self-help emergency
management program in their jurisdictions.

**COURSE LENGTH:** 30 contact hours

**PREREQUISITE(S):** None

**COURSE TEXT:** FEMA, *Community Emergency Response Teams*

Portland Fire Bureau, *Neighborhood Emergency Teams*

**COURSE OBJECTIVES/REQUIRED STUDENT COMPETENCIES:**

-   Describe the types of hazards that are most likely to affect their
    homes and community.

-   Describe the functions of CERTs and their role in immediate
    response.

-   While working as a team, apply basic fire suppression strategies,
    resources, and safety measures to extinguish a burning liquid.

-   Conduct triage under simulated disaster conditions,

-   Employ basic treatments for various wounds, and apply splints to
    suspected fractures and sprains.

-   Identify planning and size-up requirements for potential search and
    rescue missions.

-   Describe the most common techniques for searching a structure.

-   While working as a team, use safe techniques for debris removal and
    victim extrication.

-   Describe ways to protect rescuers during search and rescue.

**ASSESSMENT and GRADING:**

This is a pass/no pass course. The final exam is a performance based
competency activity where students participate in a 4-6 hour field
exercise.

**COURSE OUTLINE:**

Overview of T-T-T Course

Background on Civilian Response Team Training

Unit 1: Disaster Awareness and Preparedness

Unit 2: Disaster Fire Suppression and Utility Management

Unit 3: Disaster Medical Operations\--Part I

Treating Life-Threatening Injuries

Medical Triage

Unit 4: Disaster Medical Operations\--Part II Secondary Patient

Treating Minor Injuries

Setting Up a Medical Treatment Area

Unit 5: Search & Rescue Operations\--Part I

Damage Assessment and Size-Up

Search Techniques

Unit 6: Search & Rescue Operations\--Part II

Rescue Techniques

Patient Transport

Unit 7: Disaster Psychology and Team Operations

Overview of CERT/NET Team Operations

Final Exercise for CERT/NET Trainees

Debrief Final Exercise

Methods for Effective Delivery of CERT/NET Training

Operational Realities for CERT/NET Programs\--

Maintaining Individual Skills and Building Effective Teams

Administrative Realities for CERT/NET Programs---

Costs, Recruiting Trainers, Program Start Up

**[COURSE CONTENT GUIDE]{.underline}**

**DATE:** February 27, 1998 **PREPARED BY:** Kelly Jo Jensen, OEM

**COURSE NUMBER:**

**COURSE TITLE:** Cooperative Work Experience

**CREDIT HOURS:** 3-6 (Negotiable)

**COURSE DESCRIPTION:**

The Cooperative Work Experience is designed to put principles and
practices of the emergency management community into work through the
development of a program paper addressing an identified problem in the
emergency management field; developing new strategies for emergency
services programs; or other such related items. The student may work on
a project from their job as part of the Cooperative Work Experience.

Project proposals and credit hours are negotiated in advance with an
Advisor.

**COURSE LENGTH** 35-100 contact hours

**PREREQUISITE(S):** None

**COURSE TEXT:** None

**COURSE OBJECTIVES/REQUIRED STUDENT COMPETENCIES:**

-   Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of emergency management
    practices and principles.

-   Complete an emergency services related project which benefits the
    students' agency or other emergency services provider.

-   Demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities to conduct research;
    identify a potential problem; develop potential solutions and
    prepare a written report on the topic

**ASSESSMENT and GRADING**

This is a pass/no pass course.

**COURSE OUTLINE:**

Project proposal paper to be developed by student and presented to
Advisor for review and approval. Time lines for completion and number of
credit hours will be negotiated with the Advisor.

**[COURSE CONTENT GUIDE]{.underline}**

**DATE:** February 5, 1998 **PREPARED BY:** Kelly Jo Jensen, OEM

**COURSE NUMBER:**

**COURSE TITLE:** Debris Management

**CREDIT HOURS:** 3

**COURSE DESCRIPTION:**

The purpose of the Debris Management Course is to provide local, State,
and Federal emergency management personnel at all levels with an
overview of issues and recommended actions necessary to plan for,
respond to, and recover from a major debris- generating event with
emphasis on local and State level responsibilities.

To achieve this goal, the course will focus on debris staff development,
pre-disaster planning activities, local level response and recovery
actions, contracting procedures, temporary storage site
selection/operation, volume reduction methods, environmental impacts,
special debris situations, and Direct Federal Assistance.

**COURSE LENGTH:** 36 contact hours

**PREREQUISITE(S):** None

**COURSE TEXT:** FEMA, *Debris Management Course*

**COURSE OBJECTIVES/REQUIRED STUDENT COMPETENCIES:**

-   Discuss how Federal assistance is authorized by the Stafford
    Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.

-   Describe the Disaster Declaration Process and the Federal Response
    Plan.

-   Discuss FEMA eligibility funding criteria for debris activities.

-   Describe five major debris generating natural disasters.

-   Describe the debris management cycle phases.

-   Identify the basic elements of a Debris Management Plan.

-   Identify necessary life saving actions, assess the magnitude of
    damage, and determine what additional resources are required
    immediately following a major debris generating event.

-   Develop a draft debris management plan outline that addresses major
    debris management cycle issues.

**ASSESSMENT and GRADING:**

This is a pass/no pass course.

The course is assessed through a variety of training methodologies.
Among these are interactive lectures, group discussions, informal
discussion, and practical exercises.

**COURSE OUTLINE:**

Federal Assistance Overview

Overview of Debris Management Issues

Debris Staff Organization and Responsibilities

Debris Management Plan

Temporary Debris Storage Site Evaluation Criteria

Debris Estimating Techniques

Debris Removal Operations

Operating Temporary Debris Storage

Volume Reduction Methods

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**DATE:** January 29, 1998 **PREPARED BY:** Kelly Jo Jensen, OEM

**COURSE NUMBER:**

**COURSE TITLE:** Disaster Recovery Operations

**CREDIT HOURS:** 3

**COURSE DESCRIPTION:**

This course covers basic concepts, operational procedures and
authorities involved in responding to major disasters. It addresses the
roles and responsibilities of Federal, State and local government in
disaster recovery work. Emphasis is placed on inter-government
coordination and on possible solutions to problems which frequently
occur during recovery operations.

**COURSE LENGTH:** 32 contact hours

**PREREQUISITE(S):** None. FEMA's Independent Study Course #7, *A
Citizens*

*Guide to Disaster Assistance,* is recommended.

**COURSE TEXT:** Oregon Emergency Management, *Disaster Recovery*

*Assistance Guidebook (DRAG)*

**COURSE OBJECTIVES/REQUIRED STUDENT COMPETENCIES:**

-   Assist local emergency management organizations in implementing
    FEMA's disaster recovery programs.

-   To make local officials aware of state agency programs that provide
    disaster assistance.

-   Familiarize local officials with the Federal Response Plan (FRP) and
    the role of state agencies within the FRP framework.

-   Provide a base knowledge and understanding of overall disaster
    recovery programs available from federal, state, local and volunteer
    agencies following an emergency.

-   Familiarize participants with the Stafford Act.

**ASSESSMENT and GRADING:**

This is a pass/no pass course

Students participate in group discussion and small group activities.
There are no formal examinations.

**COURSE OUTLINE:**

Disaster Assistance - The Stafford Act

1996/97 Flood & Landslide Events in Oregon

Use of Local & State Resources

Damage Assessment Procedures

Joint PDA Activities at the Local Level

From Local Declaration to Presidential Decision -The Process

Infrastructure Assistance

Developing Your Local Hazard Mitigation Plan

Resourcing Hazard Mitigation

Hazard Mitigation Case Study - Mill Creek

The Federal Response Plan

Mission Assignment Process

DFO Operations & External DFO Activities

Community Relations

Public Information & Congressional Liaison

Individual Assistance Programs

Use of Disaster Recovery Centers

Small Business Administration

Individual & Family Grant Program

National Flood Insurance Program

Other Assistance Available

The Role of the Voluntary Agencies

Unmet Needs

Donations Management

Public Information During a Disaster

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**DATE:** January 29, 1998 **PREPARED BY:** Kelly Jo Jensen, OEM

**COURSE NUMBER:**

**COURSE TITLE:** Emergency Planning

**CREDIT HOURS:** 3

**COURSE DESCRIPTION:**

This course is designed for anyone who has responsibilities for
emergency operations plan development. It will expose participants to
the mechanics needed to develop and update their own emergency plans and
annexes. Participants experience the planning process, action planning
techniques and team building for emergency planning.

**COURSE LENGTH:** 30 contact hours

**PREREQUISITE(S):** None

**COURSE TEXT:** FEMA, *Emergency Planning Course*

**COURSE OBJECTIVES/REQUIRED STUDENT COMPETENCIES:**

-   Work in teams to begin developing or revising an Emergency
    Operations Plan (EOP) for a jurisdiction. This includes developing
    and/or revising:

    -   Sections of a jurisdiction profile.

    -   A risk index that ranks hazards according to the threat they
        pose to a jurisdiction.

    -   One or more sections of a jurisdictions' basic plan.

    -   Annex(es) and appendices.

    -   Implementing instructions that are required to support the
        annex(es) and appendices for which they are responsible.

-   Identified personnel and/or agency action items and time frames for
    completion of the final draft plan.

-   Use a five step process to develop an operational plan for simulated
    emergency situations.

**ASSESSMENT and GRADING:**

This is a pass/no pass course.

**COURSE OUTLINE:**

Situation Assessment

Hazard Analysis

Basic Plan Development

Annexes and Appendices

Implementing Instructions

Finalizing the plan

Operational planning

Long-Range Community Planning

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**DATE:** February 6, 1998 **PREPARED BY:** Kelly Jo Jensen, OEM

**COURSE NUMBER:**

**COURSE TITLE:** Emergency Management Workshop

**CREDIT HOURS:** 3

**COURSE DESCRIPTION:**

This class has been designed to provide information on a variety of
current and relevant topics to emergency management professionals,
elected and appointed officials, and volunteer agencies. The conference
will provide a forum for all emergency services personnel to interact
and discuss how to better work together in an integrated emergency
management system.

**COURSE LENGTH:** 24 contact hours

**PREREQUISITE(S):** None

**COURSE TEXT:** None

**COURSE OBJECTIVES/REQUIRED STUDENT COMPETENCIES:**

-   Understand the growing integration of the private sector in
    emergency management.

-   Identify the wide range of federal, state, private sector and
    volunteer agency resources available to local emergency management
    agencies.

-   Discuss mitigation issues from the federal, state and insurance
    industry perspectives.

-   Have a better understanding of how to plan, prepare for and respond
    to various disasters and emergency events at the local and state
    level.

-   Identify emerging needs and training issues for local emergency
    management programs.

**ASSESSMENT and GRADING:**

This is a pass/no pass course.

Assessment of learning will occur through discussions and group
interaction.

**COURSE OUTLINE:**

This is an annual class with topics changing each year. All topics are
related to emergency management.

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**DATE:** January 27, 1998 **PREPARED BY:** Kelly Jo Jensen, OEM

**COURSE NUMBER:**

**COURSE TITLE:** Exercise Design and Evaluation

**CREDIT HOURS:** 4.0

**COURSE DESCRIPTION:**

The Oregon version of the *Exercise Design and Evaluation Course*
provides participants the opportunity to interact as an Exercise Design
and Evaluation Team while developing a jurisdictional specific exercise.
This will enable participants to test a community's emergency operations
plan and operational response capability. The Course is conducted for
members of a jurisdictional Exercise Design and Evaluation Team
representing local government officials, emergency managers, the
volunteer and private sector, and other emergency service personnel whom
have responsibilities in the area of preparing for, responding to and
recovering from emergencies or disasters.

**COURSE LENGTH:** 40 contact hours

**PREREQUISITE(S):** None.

IS-120: *An Orientation to Community Disaster Exercises*

is recommended.

**COURSE TEXT:** Oregon Version *Exercise Design and Evaluation* Student

Manual

**COURSE OBJECTIVES/REQUIRED STUDENT COMPETENCIES:**

-   Understand the process of exercise design and evaluation

-   Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to develop an
    exercise package based on the 12 step process taught in this course.

-   Develop evaluation forms, based on a jurisdictional Emergency
    Operations Plan (EOP) or Standard Operating Guidelines/Procedures
    (SOG/SOP), to utilize in an exercise.

-   Identify jurisdictional specific resources needed to conduct and
    evaluate an exercise.

-   Demonstrate elements of effective teamwork.

-   Coordinate jurisdictional exercise activities with the private
    sector, volunteer agencies, hospitals, schools, other local
    emergency management agencies, and the state.

**ASSESSMENT and GRADING:**

This is a pass/no pass course.

The methods of assessment include small group problem solving activities
and the conduct of a small group prepared 30 minute functional exercise.
Students will self-critique and instructors will provide tactful
suggestions on ways to strengthen the exercises presented. This course
has a performance based competency demonstration as the final exam.
Students must participate in the development, conduct and evaluation of
the functional exercises in order to pass the course.

**COURSE OUTLINE:**

What is an Exercise?

Why Exercise?

Emergency Operations Plan: The Basis for All Exercises

Costs and Liabilities: Tangible and Intangible

Command and Control

Exercise Teams: Design and Evaluation

**Step 1:** Needs Assessment

**Step 2:** Scope

**Step 3:** Purpose

**Step 4:** Exercise Directive

**Step 5:** Exercise Objectives

**Step 6:** Narrative

**Step 7:** Major Events

**Step 8:** Expected Actions

**Step 9:** Problem Statements/Questions & Messages

Master Sequence of Events List (MSEL)

**Step 10:** Exercise Conduct

Resources for Exercise Enhancement

**Step 11:** Evaluation Process

**Step 12:** Debriefing and Written Documentation

Functional Exercise (FEX) Development

Conduct Exercises

Towards the Next Exercise

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**DATE:** February 26, 1998 **PREPARED BY:** Kelly Jo Jensen, OEM

**COURSE NUMBER:**

**COURSE TITLE:** Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations

**CREDIT HOURS:** 2

**COURSE DESCRIPTION:**

This course is designed for individuals (first responders) who are
likely to witness or discover a hazardous substance release and who have
been trained to initiate an emergency response sequence by notifying the
proper authorities of the release.

This course is also for individuals who will respond to the release or
potential release of hazardous materials as part of the initial response
to the site for the purpose of protecting nearby persons, property or
the environment from the effects of the release. Participants are
trained to respond in a defensive fashion without actually attempting to
stop the release. Their function is to contain the release at a safe
distance, keeping it from spreading and preventing exposures.

**COURSE LENGTH:** 20 contact hours

**PREREQUISITE(S):** None

**COURSE TEXT:** *Hazardous Materials Awareness*

*Hazardous Materials Operations*

**COURSE OBJECTIVES/REQUIRED STUDENT COMPETENCIES:**

-   Meet the standards for NFPA 472 and OSHA 29 CFR
    1910.120(q)(6)(i)(ii).

-   Demonstrate the ability to make initial and basic hazard and risk
    assessments.

-   Demonstrate the ability to determine when the personal protective
    equipment provided to the first responder is adequate for a
    particular hazardous materials incident, and the ability to utilize
    the equipment properly.

-   Demonstrate an understanding of the basic hazardous materials
    containment and control operations.

-   Demonstrate an understanding of decontamination procedures.

-   Demonstrate the ability to perform basic record keeping tasks.

-   Demonstrate the ability to expand the incident command system.

-   Demonstrate an understanding of the limitations of the First
    Response Awareness and operations level.

**ASSESSMENT and GRADING:**

This is a pass/no pass course. Students demonstrate their knowledge
through individual and small group activities, exercises and a written
final examine.

**COURSE OUTLINE:**

Awareness Overview

Detecting Hazardous Materials Presence

Identification and Hazard Assessment

Hazardous Materials Control

Field Decontamination

Surveying the Hazmat Incident

Termination Procedures

Hazard and Risk Assessment

Safety at Hazmat Incidents

Introduction to Incident Command

Protective Clothing and Equipment

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**DATE:** January 28, 1998 **PREPARED BY:** Dennis Sigrist, OEM

**COURSE NUMBER:**

**COURSE TITLE:** Hazard Mitigation Workshop

**CREDIT HOURS:** 2

**COURSE DESCRIPTION:**

Oregon experienced three major federal disaster declarations for
flooding in 1996 and 1997 that included 32 of Oregon's 36 counties. In
the last three decades since the last major flooding in 1964, Oregon's
population has grown from nearly 2 million to over 3 million people.
With this increasing population it is said that human activity often
leads to flood damage, such as: building in floodplains, insufficient
set-back of structures from stream and rivers, and increased storm water
runoff. Landslides, debris flows and stream bank erosion also were
important contributors to loss of life and property damage in these
disasters. In 1993, moderate earthquakes in Klamath County and in the
northern Willamette Valley near Scotts Mill were reminders of the
seismic hazard in Oregon. Hazard mitigation planning and mitigation
measures will help reduce the loss of life and increasing cost of future
disasters that will likely occur again.

**COURSE LENGTH:** 20 contact hours

**PREREQUISITE(S):** None

**COURSE TEXT:** Various Federal and State Handouts

**COURSE OBJECTIVES/REQUIRED STUDENT COMPETENCIES:**

-   The loss of life due to natural disasters and their costs to
    federal, state and local governments can be reduced by incorporating
    mitigation before and after disaster hits. This training element
    provides the student an overview of hazard mitigation planning
    activities and requirements, an understanding of various mitigation
    resource program opportunities, a review of hazard insurance
    programs and discussion on building disaster resistant communities
    under the designation of 'Project Impact.'

**ASSESSMENT and GRADING:**

This is a pass/no pass course.

Extensive discussion and small group activities will demonstrate the
participants understanding of the course content.

**COURSE OUTLINE:**

-   Overview of Hazard Mitigation Activities in Oregon

    -   Recent Major Disaster Declarations in Oregon

-   Requirements for Natural Hazard Mitigation Plans

    -   Local Hazard Mitigation Planning

    -   State Hazard Mitigation Plan (Section 409)

    -   State Land-use Planning Goal 7

-   Resourcing Mitigation-Funding Opportunities

    -   Hazard Mitigation Grant Program

    -   Flood Mitigation Assistance

    -   Project Impact

    -   Other Federal programs

-   Hazard Insurance

    -   National Flood Insurance Program

    -   Earthquake and Other Hazard Insurance

-   Building Disaster Resistant Communities

    -   Importance of Pre-Disaster Hazard Mitigation

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**DATE:** February 26, 1998 **PREPARED BY:** Kelly Jo Jensen, OEM

**COURSE NUMBER:**

**COURSE TITLE:** Hazardous Materials Contingency Planning

**CREDIT HOURS:** 3

**COURSE DESCRIPTION:**

This class has been developed to assist planners in the revising and
updating of existing hazardous materials contingency plans and to
conduct activities necessary to maintain community awareness about the
planning process. Additionally it addresses developing a new hazardous
materials contingency plan and continued community education.

**COURSE LENGTH:** 36 contact hours

**PREREQUISITE(S):** None

**COURSE TEXT:** FEMA, *Hazardous Materials Contingency Planning*

**COURSE OBJECTIVES/REQUIRED STUDENT COMPETENCIES:**

-   Develop, revised and maintain viable hazardous materials plans and
    support systems.

-   Conduct a hazard analysis for hazardous materials.

-   Ensure that hazardous materials plans will enable the community to
    prevent and/or respond to the range of potential hazardous materials
    incidents.

-   Conduct hazardous materials exercises to train personnel and further
    refine and revise the plan.

-   Facilitate community awareness of the varied issues associated with
    hazardous materials

**ASSESSMENT and GRADING:**

This is a pass/no pass course.

Student knowledge will be assessed through individual and small group
activities and exercises.

**COURSE OUTLINE:**

Understanding SARA Title III

Community Awareness and Public Responsibility

Motivating and Marketing the LEPC Concept

Hazardous Materials Technical Base

Hazards Analysis

Capability Assessment

The Impact of Population and Industrial Growth on Hazmat Planning

Information Management

Methods for Reviewing Plans and SOPs

Developing the Planning Document

Computerized Assistance in Planning

Determination of the Appropriate Response Level

Incident Command System

Coordination with Plans of Other Organizations and Agencies

Getting Training to Effectively Plan

Using Tools to Help Implement the Local Plan

Integrating Agency/Department Response Plans

Integrating Other Response Plan

Using the Media to Educate the Community

Risk Communication

Exercising Your Plan

Reviewing Your Plan

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**DATE:** January 29, 1998 **PREPARED BY:** Patty Stephens, PFB

**COURSE NUMBER:**

**COURSE TITLE:** Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS)

**CREDIT HOURS:** 2

**COURSE DESCRIPTION:**

This course is designed to meet the needs of responders and managers
with responsibilities to use, deploy, implement, and/or function within
an Incident Command System (ICS). This program addresses the need for
incident management systems, an overview of the ICS guidelines, and
scenario practice on how to apply ICS. In addition, appendices provide
guidelines and resource information for setting up and implementing ICS
within a department.

**COURSE LENGTH:** 20 contact hours

**PREREQUISITE(S):** None

**COURSE TEXT:** National Interagency Incident Management System

(NIIMS)

Regional Incident Command System Steering Committee

(RISC)

**COURSE OBJECTIVES/REQUIRED STUDENT COMPETENCIES:**

-   Understand the primary purpose of the ICS and how it was developed.

-   Understand the types of Incidents that ICS can be applied to.

-   Learn the basic components of ICS structure and their
    responsibilities.

-   Participants will recognize the need for Staff, General Staff and
    when to staff them and which positions may have a deputy.

-   Participant will be able to apply the ICS principals to emergency
    scenarios of various sizes, types and complexities.

-   Participants will demonstrate the ability to use the major functions
    of the ICS through a structured group activity.

**ASSESSMENT and GRADING:**

This is a pass/no pass course.

The methods of assessment include individual and small group solving
problem solving activities and exercises. The participants will prove
through a final group exercise the ability to use the major functions of
ICS.

**COURSE OUTLINE:**

Need for a Management System

Incident Command System Overview

Components of the ICS System

Span of Control

Organizational Interaction

Incident Commander Responsibilities

Incident Action Plan Unified Command

Resources, crews, task forces, strike teams

Divisions and Groups, Branches

Command Post

Expanding ICS Application

Staging and the Need for Staging

Five functions of the Incident Command System

Command Staff

Operations Section and Responsibilities

Planning Section and Responsibilities

Logistics Section and Responsibilities

Finance Section and Responsibilities

Organizational Dynamics

Practical Applications

ICS Staff Function Exercises

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**DATE:** January 29, 1998 **PREPARED BY:** Patty Stephens, PFB

**COURSE NUMBER:**

**COURSE TITLE:** Incident Command System (ICS) Command

**CREDIT HOURS:** 2

**COURSE DESCRIPTION:**

This course is designed to meet the needs of multi-discipline responders
and managers from various levels of government and private industry who
have been identified as having a potential role as an Incident Commander
working under the National Interagency Incident Management System
(NIIMS) ICS function. This course is designed to help the student become
more effective as an Incident Commander on any incident you may face.

**COURSE LENGTH**: 20 contact hours

**PREREQUISITE{S):** *Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS)*

*ICS Operations* Course

**COURSE TEXT:** National Wildfire Coordination Group's Incident

Command I-400 Course.

Regional Incident Command Steering Committee

(RISC)

**COURSE OBJECTIVES/REQUIRED STUDENT COMPETENCIES:**

-   Provide an overview of the total Incident Command System.

-   Review the Characteristics of an effective Incident Commander.

-   Discuss the Command Function, specifically the difference between
    the day-to-day and large or complex incident.

-   Provide an understanding of the Unified Command structure, and when
    it is appropriate to use.

-   Discuss decision making under stress and the legal issues in
    command.

-   Review the issues requiring consideration at the conclusion of the
    incident.

**ASSESSMENT and GRADING:**

This is a pass/no pass course.

The methods of assessment include individual and small group problem
solving activities and exercises.

**COURSE OUTLINE:**

System Overview

-   Standard incident priorities

-   Responsibilities of the Command function

-   Characteristics of an effective Incident Commander

-   Positions of the ICS Command and General Staff

-   ICS Positions and Deputy or Assistants.

Command Function

-   Principal factors related to major or complex incidents

-   Size-up

-   Transferring Command

Planning Process

-   Planning process steps

-   ICS responsibilities

-   Operational periods

-   Command and General Staff relationships

Unified Command Definition

-   Unified Command advantages Features of Unified Command

-   Unified Command and cost sharing

Trouble Shooting and Organizational Dynamics

-   Common management problems and strategies

-   Psychological process of decision making under stress

Demobilization and Follow up

-   Demobilization Meeting

-   Resource release priorities

-   Demobilization Plan

-   Final Incident Action Plan

-   Incident Debriefings

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**DATE:** January 28, 1998 **PREPARED BY:** Kelly Jo Jensen, OEM

**COURSE NUMBER:**

**COURSE TITLE:** ICS Field Operations/ECC Integration

**CREDIT HOURS:** 1

**COURSE DESCRIPTION:**

The intent of this course is to prepare response and recovery personnel
and other responsible emergency services professionals, to plan for,
respond to, and operate within an ICS/ECC integrated system. The
effectiveness of response in dealing with a disaster is enhanced when
emergency services professionals are provided appropriate training; have
previously established professional working relationships; and have a
specific command structure in place which has been exercised.

**COURSE LENGTH:** 10 contact hours

**PREREQUISITE(S):** *Introduction to ICS* or *ICS Overview*

**COURSE TEXT:** *Incident Command System (ICS) Field Operations/*

*Emergency Coordination Center (ECC) Integration*

Student Manual

**COURSE OBJECTIVES/REQUIRED STUDENT COMPETENCIES:**

-   Identify the command elements needed to deal with a local disaster.

-   Discuss the roles of the EOC, ECC, ICP, AOC, CCC, MACC and other
    similar acronyms.

-   Determine which Issues, policies and procedures need to be discussed
    and possibly adopted at their jurisdictions.

-   Use brainstorming techniques to provided exercise scenarios.

-   Learn strengths and weaknesses of various command structures through
    the use of case studies from other agencies.

**ASSESSMENT and GRADING:**

This is a pass/no pass course.

This course will be assessed through group discussions and small group
exercises, which demonstrate the participants understanding of the
course content.

**COURSE OUTLINE:**

Course Administration/Introductions

Course Philosophy

Definitions

EOC, ECC, ICP, AOC, CCC, MACC

Exercises

Cover basic brainstorm info on exercise as class

Complete exercise activities as tables

Reports on Exercises

Case Studies

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**DATE:** January 29, 1998 **PREPARED BY:** Patty Stephens, PFB

**COURSE NUMBER:**

**COURSE TITLE:** Incident Command System (ICS) Finance

**CREDIT HOURS:** 2

**COURSE DESCRIPTION:**

This course is designed to meet the needs of responders and managers
with the responsibility to fill positions within the Finance functions
of the National Interagency Incident Management System (NIIMS) ICS
organization. Students will receive an overview of the Finance Function,
and detailed information on the duties and responsibilities of each
position within that function. The format includes both lecture and
hands-on exercises dealing with procurement, timekeeping, risk
management, and cost analysis on major emergencies.

**COURSE LENGTH:** 20 contact hours

**PREREQUISITE(S):** *Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS)*

**COURSE TEXT:** National Interagency Incident Management System

> (NIIMS)
>
> Regional Incident Command System Steering Committee
>
> (RISC)

**COURSE OBJECTIVES/REQUIRED STUDENT COMPETENCIES:**

-   Describe the functions and responsibilities of the Finance Section.

-   Describe the materials and information necessary to activate the
    Finance Section.

-   Given an incident situation, analyze needs and set objectives for
    operating the Finance Section.

-   Given an incident situation and direction by the Incident Commander,
    develop an operating plan and mobilize the Finance Section for the
    First operational period.

-   Given an incident situation, identify the expectations of the
    Finance Section and modify the operating plan during the course of
    the incident as necessary.

-   Given an incident situation identify the expectations of the Finance
    Section by other sections. Coordinate activities between the Finance
    Section and Command and General Staff.

-   Identify information needs required by Finance, and sources for that
    information.

-   Given an incident situation, describe how to coordinate Finance
    concerns with representatives of other agencies and support
    personnel.

-   Given an incident demobilization situation, describe the Finance
    Section responsibilities in the demobilization process to assure
    orderly release of personnel and equipment.

-   Given an incident demobilization situation, identify the unfinished
    Finance activities and prepare an organized package for inclusion in
    the final incident documentation package.

-   Describe the role of the Finance Section in the disaster declaration
    process.

**ASSESSMENT and GRADING:**

This is a pass/no pass course.

The methods of assessment include individual and small group problem
solving activities and exercises. This includes several scenarios which
demonstrate the students ability to work within the Finance Section.

**COURSE OUTLINE:**

ICS Organization

ICS Overview

Finance Section Organization

Preplanning the Finance Section

Managing the Finance Section

Demobilization

Disaster Declarations

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**DATE:** January 29, 1998 **PREPARED BY:** Patty Stephens, PFB

**COURSE NUMBER:**

**COURSE TITLE:** Incident Command System (ICS) Logistics

**CREDIT HOURS:** 2

**COURSE DESCRIPTION:**

This course is designed to meet the needs of responders and managers
with the responsibility to fill positions within the Logistics function
of the National Interagency Incident Management System (NIIMS) ICS
organization. Students will receive an overview of the Logistics
function, and detailed information on the duties and responsibilities of
each position within the function. The format includes both lecture and
hands-on exercises dealing with the need for facilities, communications,
food, supply, ground support and medical support to major emergencies.

**COURSE LENGTH:** 20 contact hours

**PREREQUISITE(S):** *Introduction to Incident Command System (ICS)*

**COURSE TEXT:** National Interagency Incident Management System

(NIIMS)

> Regional Incident Command System Steering Committee (RISC)

**COURSE OBJECTIVES/REQUIRED STUDENT COMPETENCIES:**

-   Define the mission of the Logistics Section.

-   Describe the NIIMS organization and the relationship of the
    Logistics Function to the rest of the Command and General Staff.

-   Describe the responsibilities of the Logistics Section Chief.

**ASSESSMENT and GRADING:**

This is a pass/no pass course.

The methods of assessment include individual and small group problem
solving activities and exercises. The course has a group exercise which
will demonstrate the students' knowledge of the Logistics Section.

**COURSE OUTLINE:**

Mission of the Logistics Section

Relationship of Logistics to the Command and General Staff

Responsibilities of the Logistics Section Chief

Support Branch and their responsibilities

Service Branch and their responsibilities

Theory vs. Reality

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**DATE:** January 29, 1998 **PREPARED BY:** Patty Stephens, PFB

**COURSE NUMBER:**

**COURSE TITLE:** Incident Command System (ICS) Operations

**CREDIT HOURS:** 2

**COURSE DESCRIPTION:**

This course is designed to meet the needs of responders and managers
with the responsibility to fill positions within the Operations function
of the National Interagency Management System (NIIMS) ICS organization.
Students will receive an overview of the Operations function, and
detailed information on the duties and responsibilities of each
supervisory position within the function. The format includes both
lecture and hands-on exercises dealing with the supervision of tactical
resources, coordination of interdisciplinary responses from the
Operations perspective, and the relationship of Command to Operations on
major emergencies.

COURSE LENGTH: 20 contact hours

PREREQUISITE(S): *Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS)*

COURSE TEXT: National Interagency Incident Management System

(NIIMS)

> Regional Incident Command System Steering Committee (RISC)

**COURSE OBJECTIVES/REQUIRED STUDENT COMPETENCIES:**

-   Define the mission of the Operations Section.

-   Describe the responsibilities of the Operations Section Chief.

-   Describe the relationship between the Incident Commander and
    Operations Section Chief.

-   Define Branches, Divisions, and Groups, and describe the use of
    Branch Directors and Division/Group Supervisors to maintain the span
    of control and tactical and safety accountability.

-   Define the duties of the Staging Area Manager, and the use and
    management of the Staging function.

-   Describe the duties of the Air Operations function.

**ASSESSMENT and GRADING:**

This is a pass/no pass course.

The methods of assessment include individual and small group problem
solving activities and exercises. This course will include an activity
to demonstrate the students' ability to prepare and conduct a shift
change briefing.

**COURSE OUTLINE:**

Mission of the Operations Section

Responsibilities of the Operations Section Chief

Relationship of the Incident Commander and the Operations Section Chief

Branches, Divisions and Groups and their responsibilities

Strike Teams, Task Force and Single Resources

Staging Area Manager

Air Operations Function

Briefings, Strategic Objectives and Resources

Planning and Strategy Meetings and Operation Briefings

General Staff coordination

Supervising the function

Group Activity

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**DATE:** January 29, 1998 **PREPARED BY:** Patty Stephens, PFB

**COURSE NUMBER:**

**COURSE TITLE:** Incident Command System (ICS) Planning

**CREDIT HOURS:** 2

**COURSE DESCRIPTION:**

This course is designed to meet the need of responders and managers with
the responsibility to fill positions within the Planning function of the
National Interagency Incident Management System (NIIMS) ICS
organization. Students will receive an overview of the Planning
function, and detailed information on the duties and responsibilities of
each position within the functions. The format includes both lecture and
hands-on exercise dealing with the need for resource tracking, situation
analysis and mapping, documentation, demobilization, and the management
of technical support to major emergencies.

**COURSE LENGTH:** 20 contact hours

**PREREQUISITE(S):** *Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS)*

**COURSE TEXT:** National Interagency Incident Management System

(NIIMS)

Regional Incident Command System Steering Committee

(RISC)

**COURSE OBJECTIVES/REQUIRED STUDENT COMPETENCIES:**

-   Describe the NIIMS organization and the relationship of the Planning
    function to the Command and General Staff.

-   Define the mission of the Planning Section.

-   Describe the responsibilities of the Planning Section Chief.

**ASSESSMENT and GRADING:**

This is a pass/no pass course.

The methods of assessment include individual and small group problem
solving activities and exercises.

**COURSE OUTLINE**

NIIMS Organization

Mission of the Planning Section

Responsibilities of the Planning Section Chief

Planning Section Units and their Responsibilities

Incident Action Planning Process

Incident Action Plan

Performing the planning function

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**DATE:** January 29, 1998 **PREPARED BY:** Patty Stephens, PFB

**COURSE NUMBER:**

**COURSE TITLE:** Incident Command System (ICS) Safety

**CREDIT HOURS:** 2

**COURSE DESCRIPTION:**

This course is designed to meet the needs of responders and managers
with the responsibility to ensure incident safety during emergencies.
The format includes both lecture and hands-on exercises dealing with
organizing the safety function, recognition of safety issues, conflict
resolution, and medical planning on major emergencies.

**COURSE LENGTH:** 20 contact hours

**PREREQUISITE(S):** *Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS)*

**COURSE TEXT:** National Interagency Incident Management System

(NIIMS)

Regional Incident Command System Steering Committee

(RISC)

**COURSE OBJECTIVES/REQUIRED STUDENT COMPETENCIES:**

-   Monitor incident activities to identify, inventory, and analyze the
    hazard and risk involved. Take appropriate action by contacting the
    responsible supervisor or by direct intervention with
    recommendations for minimizing the risk.

-   Confer with Incident Management Team members during tactical
    planning sessions and develop verbal or written safety
    recommendations for key components prior to the publication of the
    Incident Action Plan for each operational period.

-   Prepare the Safety Message to be included in the Incident Action
    Plan utilizing information obtained during the monitoring process.

-   Prepare and present a Safety Briefing for the Incident Management
    Team during the Planning Meeting.

-   Prepare a Special Report on safety or special incidents, based on
    observation or requests of the Incident Commander, Investigation
    Team, or agency administrator. Reports will be clear, concise and
    with adequate detail to describe who, what, when, where, why, and
    how.

-   Determine if adequate medical facilities and services are available.

**ASSESSMENT and GRADING:**

This is a pass/no pass course.

The methods of assessment include individual and small group problem
solving activities

and exercises. In addition there is a quiz at the end of each unit which
must be completed by the individual.

**COURSE OUTLINE:**

Role of the Safety Officer

Analysis Techniques

Hazards vs. Risks

Hazard Rational

Safety Logic and Precedence

Safety Action Plan

Managing the Safety Function

Safety Officer Role in the Incident Planning process

Safety Message Incident Planning

Special Reports

Safety Officer Effectiveness

OSHA and the Safety Officer

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**DATE:** February 27, 1998 **PREPARED BY:** Kelly Jo Jensen, OEM

**COURSE NUMBER:**

**COURSE TITLE:** Independent Study (IS) #7;

> A Citizen's Guide to Disaster Assistance

**CREDIT HOURS:** 1

**COURSE DESCRIPTION:**

This course will discuss issues related to recovery after a disaster and
the importance of pre-disaster preparedness. It is intended for the
general public as well as those in the emergency management community
who want to obtain a basic understanding of disaster assistance. This
course should not be considered as an "operations manual" on disaster
assistance programs, rather it is an overview of current federal
programs available to assist in disaster recovery.

**COURSE LENGTH:** 10-14 contact hours

**PREREQUISITE(S):** None

**COURSE TEXT:** FEMA Independent Study Manual, IS-7,

*A Citizen's Guide to Disaster Assistance*

**COURSE OBJECTIVES/REQUIRED STUDENT COMPETENCIES:**

-   Understand what disaster assistance is and what it is not.

-   Describe how community, State and Federal governments, as well as
    voluntary agencies, respond to disasters and how they assist
    citizens during the recovery phase.

-   Explain how people obtain assistance in the event of a disaster.

-   Conduct preparedness activities that help individuals and families
    survive from a disaster.

**ASSESSMENT and GRADING:**

This is a pass/no pass course. Each unit has a self-study review exam. A
final exam is required and a score of 75% or greater must be attained to
pass.

**COURSE OUTLINE:**

Introduction to Disaster Assistance

How Communities and States Deal with Disasters

Overview of Federal Disaster Assistance

Federal Disaster Assistance in Action

The Citizen's Role in Disaster Preparedness

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**DATE:** February 27, 1998 **PREPARED BY:** Kelly Jo Jensen, OEM

**COURSE NUMBER:**

**COURSE TITLE:** Independent Study (IS) #1;

> The Emergency Program Manager

**CREDIT HOURS:** 1

**COURSE DESCRIPTION:**

This course is for the newly hired person in the emergency services
field. It provides an overview of the roles and responsibilities of the
emergency manager at the local level. It discusses the four phases of
emergency management: mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery;
and discusses the relationship and roles of the state and federal
emergency management programs.

**COURSE LENGTH:** 10-14 contact hours

**PREREQUISITE(S):** None

**COURSE TEXT:** FEMA Independent Study Manual,

*The Emergency Program Manager*

**COURSE OBJECTIVES/REQUIRED STUDENT COMPETENCIES:**

-   Identify and discuss the four phases of emergency management.

-   Identify the roles, responsibilities and tasks of a local emergency
    manager.

-   Identify the legal requirements/basis for the emergency management
    job.

-   Be able to discuss the relationship of local, state and federal
    emergency management agencies within your home state/jurisdiction.

**ASSESSMENT and GRADING:**

This is a pass/no pass course. Each unit has a self-study review exam. A
final exam is required and a score of 75% or greater must be attained to
pass.

**COURSE OUTLINE:**

Comprehensive Emergency Management

The Emergency Program Manager

Mitigation

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**DATE:** February 27, 1998 **PREPARED BY:** Kelly Jo Jensen, OEM

**COURSE NUMBER:**

**COURSE TITLE:** Independent Study (IS): FEMA/USFA/NFA-ERT:

> SS Emergency Response to Terrorism

**CREDIT HOURS:** 1

**COURSE DESCRIPTION:**

This course is designed to provide you with a general introduction to
the basic concepts for first responder awareness at the scene of a
potential terrorist incident.

**COURSE LENGTH:** 10-14 contact hours

**PREREQUISITE(S):** None

**COURSE TEXT:** FEMA Independent Study Manual,

> FEMA/USFA/NFA-ERT: SS
>
> *Emergency Response to Terrorism*

**COURSE OBJECTIVES/REQUIRED STUDENT COMPETENCIES:**

-   Define terrorism.

-   Identify criteria for recognizing suspicious incidents and list
    outward signs and warning clues.

-   Discuss the types of potential harm encountered at the scene of an
    incident and means of protection.

-   Identify procedures for activating response resources.

**ASSESSMENT and GRADING:**

This is a pass/no pass course. Each unit has a self-study review exam. A
final exam is required and a score of 75% or greater must be attained to
pass.

**COURSE OUTLINE:**

Terrorism in Perspective

Incidents and Indicators

Self-Protection

Scene Control

Notification and Coordination

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**DATE:** February 27, 1998 **PREPARED BY:** Kelly Jo Jensen, OEM

**COURSE NUMBER:**

**COURSE TITLE:** Independent Study (IS) #5:

> Hazardous Materials: A Citizen's Orientation

**CREDIT HOURS:** 1

**COURSE DESCRIPTION:**

This home study course is intended to provide interested members of the
general public with a general introduction to hazardous materials that
can serve as a foundation for more specific research. This course is
designed for concerned community members who are willing to take the
time to learn more about hazardous materials issues which can help
protect their own health and contribute to their community.

**COURSE LENGTH:** 10-14 contact hours

**PREREQUISITE(S):** None

**COURSE TEXT:** FEMA Independent Study Manual, IS-5:

> *Hazardous Materials: A Citizen's Orientation*

**COURSE OBJECTIVES/REQUIRED STUDENT COMPETENCIES:**

-   Recognize the dangers posed by hazardous materials.

-   List places where hazardous materials are likely to be encountered.

-   Identify when a hazard may exist.

-   Contact the appropriate persons or agencies to give or receive
    specific hazardous materials information.

-   Identify procedures to minimize personal and community exposure to
    hazardous materials.

**ASSESSMENT and GRADING:**

This is a pass/no pass course. Each unit has a self-study review exam. A
final exam is required and a score of 75% or greater must be attained to
pass.

**COURSE OUTLINE:**

Hazardous Materials and Human Health

Hazardous Materials Regulation

Identifying Hazardous Materials

Preparing for Hazardous Materials Incidents

Hazardous Materials in the Home

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**DATE:** February 27, 1998 **PREPARED BY:** Kelly Jo Jensen, OEM

**COURSE NUMBER:**

**COURSE TITLE:** Independent Study (IS) #3:

> Radiological Emergency Management

**CREDIT HOURS:** 1

**COURSE DESCRIPTION:**

This course is intended to provide members of the general public with an
overview of several types of radiological emergencies: radiological
transportation accidents, nuclear power plan accidents, nuclear
terrorism threat, and other radiological hazards. This overview
introduces the nature, degree of hazard, and general emergency response
strategies associated with each type of emergency.

**COURSE LENGTH:** 10-14 contact hours

**PREREQUISITE(S):** None

**COURSE TEXT:** FEMA Independent Study Manual, IS-3:

> *Radiological Emergency Management*

**COURSE OBJECTIVES/REQUIRED STUDENT COMPETENCIES:**

-   Discuss fundamental principles of radioactivity.

-   Describe the biological effects of radiation on individuals.

-   Discuss the Radiological Protection System.

-   Discuss types of radioactive material shipments and their associated
    packaging.

-   Identify on-scene response actions for the general public.

**ASSESSMENT and GRADING:**

This is a pass/no pass course. Each unit has a self-study review exam. A
final exam is required and a score of 75% or greater must be attained to
pass.

**COURSE OUTLINE:**

Fundamental Concepts of Radiation

Radiological Transportation Accidents

Nuclear Power Plant Accidents

Nuclear Threat

Other Radiological Hazards

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**DATE:** January 29, 1998 **PREPARED BY:** Kelly Jo Jensen, OEM

**COURSE NUMBER:**

**COURSE TITLE:** Introduction to Emergency Management

**CREDIT HOURS:** 4

**COURSE DESCRIPTION:**

This course examines the need for an emergency management system and the
importance of an integrated approach to managing emergencies.
Participants will develop an integrated teamwork system and formulate
specific actions for improving their own contributions to local
emergency management teams.

**COURSE LENGTH:** 40 contact hours

**PREREQUISITE(S):** None

**COURSE TEXT:** FEMA, *Introduction to Emergency Management*

**COURSE OBJECTIVES/REQUIRED STUDENT COMPETENCIES:**

-   Understand the concept of emergency management and why it is needed.

-   Describe the emergency management process and explain how
    individuals and organizations function within the process.

-   Realize the importance of the team approach to emergency management
    and examine the relationships among members of the emergency
    management team.

-   Apply the team building approach to the emergency management process
    discussed in the course using a group activity and presentation
    demonstrating the need for emergency management.

**ASSESSMENT and GRADING:**

This is a pass/no pass course.

The methods of assessment include individual and small group problem
solving activities. This course has a small group activity and
presentation which must be completed as the performance based competency
final exam. There is also a written final exam.

**COURSE OUTLINE:**

Terminology

The Need for Emergency Management

What is Emergency Management?

Hazards and Risks

Four Phases of Emergency Management

Problem Solving in Crisis Prone County

Private Sector Resources

Role of the Local Government

Role of the State Government

Role of the Federal Government

Building the Emergency Management Team

Characteristics of Effective Teams

All-Hazards Emergency Management Systems

Functional Groups in Emergency Management

Interactions in Emergency Management

Coordination Among Organizations

Miamisburg: Analysis of Teamwork in a Disaster Response

Role of an Emergency Operations Center (EOC)

Incident Command System (ICS)

Coordination Emergency Management and Conflict

Coordination in Emergency Management

Final Project: Emergency Management in Crisis Prone County

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**DATE:** February 6, 1998 **PREPARED BY:** Kelly Jo Jensen, OEM

**COURSE NUMBER:**

**COURSE TITLE:** Postearthquake Safety Evaluation of Buildings

**CREDIT HOURS:** 1

**COURSE DESCRIPTION:**

This course discusses procedures and guidelines for postearthquake
safety evaluation of buildings, including procedures for inspecting
buildings and posting them as "inspected" (apparently safe), "limited
entry" or "unsafe."

This course is designed for building inspectors, fire inspectors and any
individual who may be assigned the duties and/or responsibilities for
building safety, evacuation and re-occupation after a disaster.

**COURSE LENGTH:** 10 contact hours

**PREREQUISITE(S):** None

**COURSE TEXT:** ACT-20, *Postearthquake Safety Evaluation of Buildings*

**COURSE OBJECTIVES/REQUIRED STUDENT COMPETENCIES:**

-   Understand the use of the posting system which uses green, yellow
    and red placards.

-   Understand evaluation procedures, including the forms used for both
    Rapid Evaluation and Detailed Evaluation.

-   Be able to discuss structural basics as related to earthquake damage
    and risk.

**ASSESSMENT and GRADING:**

This is a pass/no pass course. Assessment of understanding and knowledge
will be done through group discussion and small group exercises.

**COURSE OUTLINE:**

Posting System

Evaluation Procedures

Structural Basics

Wood Frame Structures

Masonry Structures

Concrete Structures

Steel Frame Structures

Nonstructural Elements

Geotechnical Hazards

Hazardous Materials

Field Safety

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**DATE:** February 6, 1998 **PREPARED BY:** Kelly Jo Jensen, OEM

**COURSE NUMBER:**

**COURSE TITLE:** (Public) Information Officer

**CREDIT HOURS:** 3

**COURSE DESCRIPTION:**

This course will provide the participants with the skills needed to
perform their Information Officer duties, within the infrastructure of
the NIIMS ICS. It focuses on preparing the student to deal effectively
and professionally with members of various elements of the media,
meeting internal information needs and assisting in incident management.

This course is designed for those individuals who have been identified
as Information Officers by their respective agencies. The focus will not
be on elementary principles of English skills.

**COURSE LENGTH:** 30 contact hours

**PREREQUISITE(S):** None

**COURSE TEXT:** Regional ICS Steering Committee,

> *Information Officer*

**COURSE OBJECTIVES/REQUIRED STUDENT COMPETENCIES:**

-   Describe the purpose of the Information Officer function and how it
    fits in ICS and emergency management.

-   Identify issues which impact emergency information.

-   Identify and discuss various publics and information sources.

-   Discuss techniques helpful in dealing with various types of media.

-   Identify special populations and their information needs.

-   Identify the facilities, supplies and equipment which may be
    required to coordinate the information function.

**ASSESSMENT and GRADING:**

This is a pass/no pass course.

**COURSE OUTLINE:**

ICS Overview

Emergency Management 101

Incident Information as Part of ICS

Working with the News Media

Working with the General Public

Internal Information

Managing the Information Function

Special Situations/Quality Control

Demobilization

Developing Skills Application

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**DATE:** February 6, 1998 **PREPARED BY:** Kelly Jo Jensen, OEM

**COURSE NUMBER:**

**COURSE TITLE:** Workshop in Emergency Management: Amateur Radio

Resources

**CREDIT HOURS:** 1

**COURSE DESCRIPTION:**

The course will discuss areas such as the roles and responsibilities of
the ARES/RACES Program in Oregon; utilization of ARES/RACES by local
government; local and State government expectations; and a general
overview of the Incident Command System.

The intended audience for this class is ARES/RACES Area Coordinators and
their Assistants, local emergency managers and other ARES/RACES staff.

**COURSE LENGTH:** 10 contact hours

**PREREQUISITE(S):** None

**COURSE TEXT:** FEMA, *WEM: Amateur Radio Resources*

**COURSE OBJECTIVES/REQUIRED STUDENT COMPETENCIES:**

-   Become familiar with the various amateur radio resources that are
    available to help provide emergency communications and understand
    their similarities and differences.

-   Understand the type of emergency communications that can be provided
    by the various amateur radio resources.

-   Understand what RACES is and what its benefits are.

-   Learn how to establish and fund a RACES organization and how to
    develop RACES plans.

-   Understand the various types of communications (equipment,
    technology and modes) used by amateur radio resources.

-   Learn about legal and regulatory issues.

**ASSESSMENT and GRADING:**

This is a pass/no pass course.

Assessment is conducted through small group activities and discussion.

**COURSE OUTLINE:**

ARRL video: "At Any Moment"

Current Goals for ARES/RACES in Oregon

Local Government Use and Expectations

Laws for Using Volunteer Communications

OEMs (State) Use and Expectations-OERS Video

Questions and Answers regarding the State Unit

Overview of the Incident Command System (ICS)

Video: The Big One

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**DATE:** February 27, 1998 **PREPARED BY:** Kelly Jo Jensen, OEM

**COURSE NUMBER:**

**COURSE TITLE:** Independent Study (IS) #120:

> An Orientation to Community Disaster Exercises

**CREDIT HOURS:** 1

**COURSE DESCRIPTION:**

This course has been designed to provide an opportunity to learn about
Community Disaster Exercises and introduce skills required to
successfully design exercises that test a community's disaster response
capabilities.

**COURSE LENGTH:** 10-14 contact hours

**PREREQUISITE(S):** None

**COURSE TEXT:** FEMA Independent Study Manual, IS-120,

> *An Orientation to Community Disaster Exercises*

**COURSE OBJECTIVES/REQUIRED STUDENT COMPETENCIES:**

-   Define the three major types of exercises: tabletop, functional and
    full scale.

-   Identify the major steps in the development of tabletop, functional
    and full scale disaster exercises.

-   Complete a step by step development process for each of the 8 steps.

-   Discuss the concept of a community disaster exercise program.

**ASSESSMENT and GRADING:**

This is a pass/no pass course. Each unit has a self-study review exam. A
final exam is required and a score of 75% or greater must be attained to
pass.

**COURSE OUTLINE:**

Types of Emergency Exercises

The Emergency Operations Center

Exercise Requirements

The Community Exercise Program

Exercise Development: The Big Picture

The Functional Exercise

The Exercise Design Process: Step 1

The Exercise Design Process: Step 2

The Exercise Design Process: Step 3

The Exercise Design Process: Step 4

The Exercise Design Process: Step 5

The Exercise Design Process: Step 6

The Exercise Design Process: Step 7

The Exercise Design Process: Step 8

Introduction to the Exercise Design Course

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**DATE:** March 30, 1998 **PREPARED BY:** Kelly Jo Jensen, OEM

**COURSE NUMBER:**

**COURSE TITLE:** Independent Study (IS) #G346: *An Orientation to*

*Hazardous Materials for Medical Personnel*

**CREDIT HOURS:** 1

**COURSE DESCRIPTION:**

This self-study course is a prerequisite for the Hospital Emergency
Department Management of Radiation and Other Hazardous Material
Accidents Course. This course will provide the student with a general
understanding of the terms and concepts related to hazardous materials
and radiation. It also covers some basic principles regarding hospital
personnel's response to hazardous materials incidents.

**COURSE LENGTH:** 10-14 contact hours

**PREREQUISITE(S):** None

**COURSE TEXT:** FEMA Independent Study Manual, IS-G346:

> *An Orientation to Hazardous Materials for Medical Personnel*

**COURSE OBJECTIVES/REQUIRED STUDENT COMPETENCIES:**

-   Describe the purpose of the course and why it is essential to have
    the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and assess
    situations that can impact the facility and hospital staff in
    preparing for and responding to hazardous materials emergencies.

-   Describe the ways in which a medical center or hospital can be
    involved in a hazardous material event or response effort.

-   Recognize the importance of compliance with federal, state, local
    and tribal regulations and standards.

-   Describe each of the Department of Transportation (DOT) hazardous
    material classifications.

-   Given a situation, identify a possible mechanism of injury for each
    hazardous material class.

-   Identify potential hazardous material sources within the home, work
    facility and the community.

-   Describe the need for a hospital emergency/disaster response plan.

-   Identify who should be involved in the development, implementation
    and evaluation of the hospital emergency/disaster plan.

-   Locate and review the hospital's emergency/disaster plan.

-   Use a sample hospital emergency/disaster plan to:

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-   Identify procedures for facility and personnel contamination
    control.

-   Identify the primary and secondary area for patient reception triage
    and decontamination treatment.

-   Identify personnel for response duties.

-   Define roles and responsibilities of personnel.

-   Identify safety and security precautions.

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-   Describe some of the key requirements involved in the reception of a
    patient contaminated or exposed to a hazardous chemical,
    radiological or etiologic substance.

-   Discuss the functions of various members of the hazardous materials
    emergency response team.

-   Identify three reasons for the need for special preparation
    techniques in the emergency area.

-   List at least three ways to prepare the emergency area for receipt
    of patients to control the spread of hazardous materials and ensure
    staff safety.

-   Identify suitable personal protection equipment for responding to a
    hazardous materials incident.

-   Describe the basic procedures for patient assessment and triage.

-   Describe the basic procedures for treatment of a contaminated
    patient.

-   Identify types of radiological and clinical laboratory assessments
    required and state reasons why they are required.

-   Describe the purpose of decontamination and the basic components of
    the decontamination process.

-   Define seven common decontamination mechanisms.

-   List and describe the hospital's hazardous materials information
    resources and ensure that they are authoritative and up to date.

-   Identify sources of radiation.

-   State the prevalence of radiation accidents.

-   Identify types of radiation injuries and differentiate among them.

-   Define ionizing radiation.

-   Explain the difference among the various types of ionizing radiation
    in terms of penetrating power and effects on living tissues.

-   Define the terms curie, rem, rad, roentgen and their SI units.

-   State four radiation protection principles and explain their use in
    reducing radiation exposure.

-   State the use and limitations of the survey meters and dosimeters.

-   Describe methods of contamination.

-   Establish patient management priorities.

-   List practical ways of reducing radiation exposure.

-   Define the effects chemicals may have on radiation-contaminated
    patient.

-   Describe the dose response relationship and its clinical effects.

-   Describe the routes by which any hazardous substance may enter the
    body.

-   Describe the organ systems that may be affected in the contaminated
    or exposed patient.

-   Distinguish between stages of acute radiation syndrome.

-   State the nature of radiological and chemical hazards.

-   Summarize the toxic effects of some radioisotopes.

**ASSESSMENT and GRADING:**

This is a pass/no pass course. Each unit has a self-study review exam. A
final exam is required and a score of 75% or greater must be attained to
pass.

**COURSE OUTLINE:**

Types and Sources of Hazards

Planning for Response

Responding to Hazards

Introduction to Radiation

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**DATE:** February 27, 1998 **PREPARED BY:** Kelly Jo Jensen, OEM

**COURSE NUMBER:**

**COURSE TITLE:** Independent Study (IS) #8: Building for the
Earthquakes

> of Tomorrow Complying with Executive Order #12699

**CREDIT HOURS:** 1

**COURSE DESCRIPTION:**

This course is designed to provide students with the tools, information
and planning guidance they need to effectively deal with and prepare for
the implementation of Executive Order (EO) 12699. It discusses the
various aspects of earthquake planning, seismic provisions in building
codes, and mitigation activities.

**COURSE LENGTH:** 10-14 contact hours

**PREREQUISITE(S):** None

**COURSE TEXT:** FEMA Independent Study Manual, IS-8, *Building for the*

> *Earthquakes of Tomorrow: Complying with Executive*
>
> *Order #12699*

**COURSE OBJECTIVES/REQUIRED STUDENT COMPETENCIES:**

-   Describe the intent and implication of the EO and the consequences
    of noncompliance.

-   Describe how the EO will affect the built environment.

-   Describe the theory and practice of the EO, hazard mitigation, and
    the need/rationale for including seismic provisions in building
    codes.

-   Compare EO standards and local codes to determine substantive
    differences and deficiencies.

-   Develop a plan of action to achieve compliance if local codes do not
    comply with the EO.

**ASSESSMENT and GRADING**

This is a pass/no pass course. Each unit has a self-study review exam. A
final exam is required and a score of 75% or greater must be attained to
pass.

**COURSE OUTLINE:**

Executive Order 12699

Earthquake Causes and Characteristics

Earthquake Effects

Protecting your Community

Evaluating Your Community's Safety

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**DATE:** February 27, 1998 **PREPARED BY:** Kelly Jo Jensen, OEM

**COURSE NUMBER:**

**COURSE TITLE:** Independent Study (IS) #275: Emergency Operations
Center (EOC) Management and Operations

**CREDIT HOURS:** 1

**COURSE DESCRIPTION:**

This course is geared toward persons who have responsibility for
management and operation of an Emergency Operation Center (EOC). The
goal of this course is to provide identified individuals the skills and
knowledge needed to perform their jobs and effectively operate an EOC.

**COURSE LENGTH:** 10-14 contact hours

**PREREQUISITE(S):** None

**COURSE TEXT:** FEMA Independent Study Manual, IS-275, *Emergency*

> *Operations Center (EOC) Management and Operations*

**COURSE OBJECTIVES/REQUIRED STUDENT COMPETENCIES:**

-   Identify functions of an EOC, to include staffing and minimum
    resource requirements.

-   Describe the roles and responsibilities of the person(s) responsible
    for EOC Management and operation.

-   Discuss the requirements of policies and procedures and records
    documentation.

**ASSESSMENT and GRADING:**

This is a pass/no pass course. Each unit has a self-study review exam. A
final exam is required and a score of 75% or greater must be attained to
pass.

**COURSE OUTLINE:**

The Role of the Emergency Operations Center

EOG Management and Operations: Roles and Responsibilities

Developing EOC Policies and Procedures

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**DATE:** February 27, 1998 **PREPARED BY:** Kelly Jo Jensen, OEM

**COURSE NUMBER:**

**COURSE TITLE:** Independent Study (IS) #2: Emergency Preparedness, USA

**CREDIT HOURS:** 1

**COURSE DESCRIPTION:**

This course is designed for the general citizen and addresses the basic
of emergency preparedness: what to do in an emergency; how to be
self-sufficient in a disaster; where to go for additional training and
education; and preparing for disasters prevalent in a local community.
The course is for anyone interested in preventing the loss of life and
property from any kind of emergency.

**COURSE LENGTH:** 10-14 contact hours

**PREREQUISITE(S):** None

**COURSE TEXT:** FEMA Independent Study Manual, IS-2,

> *Emergency Preparedness, USA*

**COURSE OBJECTIVES/REQUIRED STUDENT COMPETENCIES:**

-   Be able to discuss the four phases of emergency management and which
    governmental agency has responsibility for these at the local level.

-   Analyze the risks of hazards in your area.

-   Identify types of actions which can be taken to protect yourself and
    family from the effects of natural, technological and national
    security emergencies.

-   Develop a Family Disaster Plan.

-   Identify other resources available to assist in the education and
    training of the general public in emergency management.

**ASSESSMENT and GRADING:**

This is a pass/no pass course. Each unit has a self-study review exam. A
final exam is required and a score of 75% or greater must be attained to
pass.

**COURSE OUTLINE:**

The Four Phases of Emergency Management

Analyzing the Risks

Natural Hazards: Applying the Four Phases

Technological Hazards: Applying the Four Phases

National Security Emergencies

Preparing Your Family Disaster Plan

Personal Action Plans: Where To Go Next