Course Listings

Course Number Course Name Training Provider Page

E0101 Foundations of Emergency Management EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

2

E0102 Science for Disasters EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

5

E0103 Planning: Emergency Operations EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

7

E0105 Public Information and Warning EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

9

E0110 Basic Academy Train the Trainer EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

11

E0122 Emergency Management Standard Training EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

13

E0131 Exercise Evaluation and Improvement Planning EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

15

E0132 Exercise Foundations, Program Management, Design and Development EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

17

E0133 Exercise Conduct, Evaluation and Improvement Planning EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

19

E0141 Instructional Presentation and Evaluation Skills EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

21

E0143 Advanced Situational Awareness and Common Operating Picture EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

23

E0146 Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program Training Course EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

25

E0170 Hazus for Hurricane EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

27

E0172 Hazus for Flood EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

29

E0174 Hazus for Earthquake and Tsunami EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

31

E0179 Application of Hazus for Disaster Operations EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

33

E0190 ArcGIS for Emergency Managers EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

35

E0191 Emergency Operations Center/Incident Command System Interface EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

37

E0194 Advanced Floodplain Management Concepts EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

39

E0202 Debris Management Planning for State, Tribal, Territorial and Local Officials EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

41

E0208 State Coordinating Officer EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

43

E0209 State Recovery Planning and Coordination EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

45

E0210 Recovery from Disaster: The Local Community Role EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

47

E0212 Hazard Mitigation Assistance: Developing Quality Application Elements EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

49

E0213 Hazard Mitigation Assistance: Application Review and Evaluation EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

51

E0214 Hazard Mitigation Assistance: Project Implementation and Closeout EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

53

E0241 Cooperating Technical Partners: Special Topics EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

55

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Course Number Course Name Training Provider Page

E0273 Managing Floodplain Development through the National Flood Insurance Program EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

57

E0278 National Flood Insurance Program/Community Rating System EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

59

E0279 Retrofitting Flood-Prone Residential Buildings EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

61

E0282 Advanced Floodplain Management Concepts II EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

63

E0284 Advanced Floodplain Management Concepts III EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

65

E0288 Local Volunteer and Donations Management EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

67

E0289 State Volunteer and Donations Management EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

69

E0291 Community Dam Safety, Preparedness and Mitigation EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

71

E0300 ICS 300: Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

73

E0312 Fundamentals of Building Science EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

75

E0313 Basic Hazus EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

77

E0317 Comprehensive Data Management for Hazus EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

79

E0337 Posting Integrated Financial Management Information System Transactions EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

81

E0357 State Individual Assistance Operations EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

82

E0360 Preparing for Emergencies: What School Staff Need to Know EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

84

E0361 Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for Schools EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

86

E0362 Train-the-Trainer for G0364, Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for Schools EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

88

E0364 Multihazard Emergency Planning for Schools EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

90

E0376 State Public Assistance Operations EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

92

E0386 Residential Coastal Construction EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

93

E0388 Advanced Public Information Officer EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

95

E0389 Master Public Information Officer EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

97

E0393 Master Public Information Officer - Part Two EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

100

E0394 Master Public Information Officer - Part Three EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

102

E0400 ICS 400: Advanced Incident Command System for Command and General Staff -

Complex Incidents

EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

104

E0417 Mass Care/Emergency Assistance Shelter Field Guide Training EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

106

E0418 Mass Care - Emergency Assistance Planning and Operations EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

107

E0426 Building a Roadmap to Resilience: A Whole Community Training EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

108

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Course Number Course Name Training Provider Page

E0427 Community Emergency Response Team Program Manager EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

110

E0428 Community Emergency Response Team Train-the-Trainer EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

112

E0431 Understanding the Emergency Management Assistance Compact EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

114

E0449 Incident Command System Curricula Train-the-Trainer EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

116

E0451 Advanced I: Application of Advanced Individual Concepts in EM EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

118

E0452 Advanced II: Assessment of Teams in Professional Emergency Management EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

120

E0453 Advanced III: Contemporary Issues in the Emergency Management Organization EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

122

E0454 Advanced IV: Advanced Concepts and Policy in the EM Profession EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

124

E0463 FEMA Incident Workforce Academy Surge Capacity Force Surge Specialist

Training

EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

126

E0469 Surge Capacity Staging Training EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

127

E0470 Surge Liaison Training EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

128

E0489 Management of Spontaneous Volunteers in Disasters EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

130

E0506 Religious and Cultural Literacy and Competency in Disaster Train the Trainer EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

132

E0547 Continuity Exercise Design EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

134

E0548 Continuity of Operations Planning Program Manager Course EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

136

E0550 Continuity of Operations Planning EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

138

E0553 Resilient Accord Cyber Security Planning Workshop EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

140

E0554 Determined Accord Workshop EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

142

E0556 Guardian Accord Terrorism-Based Planning Workshop EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

144

E0557 Mission Essential Functions Workshop (Continuity Guidance) EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

145

E0580 Emergency Management Framework for Tribal Governments EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

147

E0581 Emergency Operations for Tribal Governments EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

149

E0582 Mitigation for Tribal Governments EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

151

E0596 FEMA Incident Workforce Academy (FIWA) Surge Capacity Force EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

153

E0680 Examining Emergency Management Policy and Doctrine EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

154

E0682 Leading Complex Systems EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

156

E0684 Interpreting the Contemporary Emergency Management Environment EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

158

E0686 Creating the Emergency Management Stakeholder Community EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

160

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Course Number Course Name Training Provider Page

E0705 Fundamentals of Grants Management EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

162

E0912 IEMC: Preparing the Whole Community for a Complex Coordinated Attack EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

164

E0930 IEMC/Community-Specific EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

166

E0948 Situational Awareness and Common Operating Picture EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

168

E0949 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Communications Unit Leader Train-the-Trainer EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

170

E0950 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Incident Commander Course EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

173

E0951 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Incident Commander Train-the-Trainer EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

175

E0952 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Public Information Officer Course EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

177

E0953 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Public Information Officer Train-the-Trainer EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

179

E0954 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Safety Officer Course EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

182

E0955 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Safety Officer Train-the-Trainer EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

184

E0956 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Liaison Officer Course EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

186

E0957 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Liaison Officer Train-the-Trainer EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

188

E0958 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Operations Section Chief Course EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

190

E0959 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Operations Section Chief Train-the-Trainer EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

192

E0960 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Division/Group Supervisor Course EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

194

E0962 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Planning Section Chief Course EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

196

E0963 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Planning Section Chief Train-the-Trainer EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

198

E0964 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Situation Unit Leader Course EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

200

E0965 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Resources and Demobilization Unit Leaders Course EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

202

E0967 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Logistics Section Chief Course EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

204

E0968 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Logistics Section Chief Train-the-Trainer EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

206

E0969 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Communications Unit Leader EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

208

E0970 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Supply Unit Leader Course EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

210

E0971 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Facilities Unit Leader Course EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

212

E0973 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Finance/Administration Section Chief Course EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

214

E0974 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Finance/Administration Train-the-Trainer EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

216

E0975 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Finance/Administration Unit Leader Course EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

218

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Course Number Course Name Training Provider Page

E0978 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Situation Unit Leader Train-the-Trainer EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

220

E0984 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Task Force/Strike Team Leader EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

222

E0986 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Air Support Group Supervisor EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

224

E0987 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Introduction to Air Operations EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

226

E0988 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Air Group Supervisor Train-the-Trainer EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

228

E0989 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Introduction to Air Operations Train-the-Trainer EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

230

E2002 FEMA Operational Planning Manual EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

232

E2300 Intermediate Emergency Operations Center Functions EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

234

E2460 Advanced Building Science EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

236

E8510 Emergency Management Higher Education Symposium EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

238

E8515 Cybersecurity Symposium EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

240

E8535 National Dam Safety Program Technical Seminar EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

241

E8550 State Director Training Seminar EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

242

G0108 Community Mass Care and Emergency Assistance EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

244

G0141 Instructional Presentation and Evaluation Skills EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

245

G0191 Emergency Operations Center/Incident Command System Interface EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

247

G0194.1 Local Floodplain Manager Roles and Responsibilities EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

249

G0194.2 National Flood Insurance Program Rules and Regulations in Depth EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

251

G0194.3 Letters of Map Change EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

253

G0194.4 Preparing for Post-Disaster Responsibilities EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

255

G0205 Recovery from Disaster: The Local Community Role EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

257

G0235 Emergency Planning EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

259

G0251 WEM Amateur Radio Resources EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

260

G0270.3 Expedient Flood Training EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

261

G0271 Hazardous Weather and Flooding Preparedness EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

263

G0272 Warning Coordination EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

265

G0277 Residential Coastal Construction EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

267

G0279 Retrofitting Flood-Prone Residential Buildings EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

269

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Course Number Course Name Training Provider Page

G0282 Advanced Floodplain Management Concepts II EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

271

G0282.1 Higher Standards in Floodplain Management EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

273

G0282.2 Manufactured Homes and the National Flood Insurance Program EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

275

G0282.3 National Flood Insurance Program Flood Insurance Principles EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

277

G0282.4 Hydrology and Hydraulics Concepts EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

279

G0284 Advanced Floodplain Management Concepts III EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

281

G0284.1 Floodway Standards EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

283

G0284.2 Disconnects Between the National Flood Insurance Program Regulations and

Insurance

EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

285

G0284.3 Common Noncompliance Issues EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

287

G0284.4 Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

289

G0284.5 Substantial Improvement/Substantial Damage EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

291

G0290 Basic Public Information Officers Course EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

293

G0291 Joint Information System/Center Planning for Tribal, State, and Local Public

Information Officers

EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

295

G0300 ICS 300: Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

297

G0318 Mitigation Planning for Local Governments EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

299

G0358 Evacuation and Re-Entry Planning Course EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

300

G0361 Flood Fight Operations EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

301

G0364 Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for Schools EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

303

G0367 Emergency Planning for Campus Executives EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

305

G0386 Mass Fatalities Incident Response Course EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

306

G0393 Mitigation for Emergency Managers EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

308

G0400 ICS 400: Advanced Incident Command System for Command and General StaffComplex IncidentsEMI - Emergency

Management Institute

310

G0402 Incident Command System Overview for Senior Officials (Executives, Elected, &

Appointed), ICS 402

EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

311

G0418 Mass Care/Emergency Assistance Planning and Operations EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

312

G0427 Community Emergency Response Team Program Manager EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

313

G0428 Community Emergency Response Team Train-the-Trainer EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

315

G0434.a Earthquake Safety for Schools EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

317

G0489 Management of Spontaneous Volunteers in Disasters EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

319

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Course Number Course Name Training Provider Page

G0548 Continuity of Operations Planning Program Manager Course EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

321

G0556 Local Damage Assessment EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

323

G0557 Rapid Needs Assessment EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

325

G2300 Intermediate Emergency Operations Center Functions EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

327

IS0005.a An Introduction to Hazardous Materials EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

329

IS0008.a Building for the Earthquakes of Tomorrow: Complying with Executive Order 12699 EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

331

IS0010.a Animals in Disasters: Awareness and Preparedness EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

333

IS0011.a Animals in Disasters: Community Planning EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

334

IS0015.b Special Events Contingency Planning for Public Safety Agencies EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

336

IS0026 Guide to Points of Distribution EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

337

IS0027 Orientation to FEMA Logistics EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

338

IS0029.a Public Information Officer Awareness EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

340

IS0030.b Mitigation eGrants for the Subgrant Applicant EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

342

IS0031.b Mitigation eGrants for the Grant Applicant EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

343

IS0032.a Mitigation eGrants Internal System EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

344

IS0035.19 FEMA Safety Orientation 2019 EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

345

IS0036 Multi-Hazard Planning for Childcare EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

346

IS0037 Managerial Safety and Health EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

348

IS0038.19 Fraud Awareness and Prevention EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

349

IS0042 Social Media in Emergency Management EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

350

IS0060.B The Homeland Security Geospatial Concept-of-Operations (GeoCONOPS) for

Planners and Decision Makers

EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

352

IS0061.B The Homeland Security Geospatial Concept-of-Operations (GeoCONOPS) In

Depth

EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

353

IS0062.B The Homeland Security Geospatial Concept-of-Operations (GeoCONOPS) In Use EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

355

IS0063.B Geospatial Information Infrastructure (GII) EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

357

IS0064.A DHS Common Operating Picture Application EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

359

IS0075 Military Resources in Emergency Management EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

360

IS0100.c An Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS 100 EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

362

IS0102.c Preparing for Federal Disaster Operations: FEMA Response Partners EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

364

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Course Number Course Name Training Provider Page

IS0111.a Livestock in Disasters EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

366

IS0120.c An Introduction to Exercises EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

367

IS0130.a How to be an Exercise Evaluator EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

369

IS0139.A Exercise Design and Development EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

371

IS0144 Telecommunicators Emergency Response Taskforce (TERT) Basic Course EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

372

IS0156 Building Design for Homeland Security for Continuity of Operations EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

374

IS0200.c Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

376

IS0201 Forms Used for the Development of the Incident Action Plan EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

378

IS0212.B Introduction to Unified Hazard Mitigation Assistance EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

380

IS0230.d Fundamentals of Emergency Management EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

382

IS0235.C Emergency Planning EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

384

IS0240.b Leadership & Influence EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

385

IS0241.b Decision-Making and Problem-Solving EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

387

IS0242.b Effective Communication EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

389

IS0244.B Developing and Managing Volunteers EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

390

IS0247.a Integrated Public Alert and Warning System EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

392

IS0251 Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) for Alerting Authorities EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

394

IS0271.a Anticipating Hazardous Weather and Community Risk, 2nd Edition EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

395

IS0276.a Benefit-Cost Analysis Fundamentals EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

397

IS0277.a Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA): Entry- Level EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

399

IS0279.A Introduction to Retrofitting Flood-Prone Residential Buildings EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

401

IS0280 Overview of: Engineering Principles and Practices for Retrofitting Flood-Prone

Residential Structures, FEMA Publication 259, 3rd Edition

EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

403

IS0284 Using the Substantial Damage Estimator 2.0 Tool EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

405

IS0288.a The Role of Voluntary Organizations in Emergency Management EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

407

IS0293 Mission Assignment Overview EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

409

IS0315 Community Emergency Response Team Supplemental Training: The Incident

Command System

EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

410

IS0317 Introduction to Community Emergency Response Team EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

412

IS0318 Mitigation Planning for Local and Tribal Communities EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

414

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Course Number Course Name Training Provider Page

IS0324.a Community Hurricane Preparedness EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

416

IS0325 Earthquake Basics: Science, Risk, and Mitigation EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

418

IS0328 Plan Review for Local Mitigation Plans EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

419

IS0329 State Hazard Mitigation Planning EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

420

IS0360 Preparing for Mass Casualty Incidents: A Guide for Schools, Higher Education,

and Houses of Worship

EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

421

IS0362.a Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for Schools EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

423

IS0363 Introduction to Emergency Management for Higher Education EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

425

IS0366.A Planning for the Needs of Children in Disasters EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

427

IS0368 Including People with Disabilities and Others with Access and Functional Needs in

Disaster Operations

EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

429

IS0386 Introduction to Residential Coastal Construction EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

431

IS0390 Hazard Mitigation in Disaster Operations EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

433

IS0393.b Introduction to Hazard Mitigation EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

434

IS0394.a Protecting Your Home or Small Business from Disaster EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

436

IS0395 FEMA Risk Assessment Database EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

438

IS0403 Introduction to Individual Assistance EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

440

IS0405 Mass Care/Emergency Assistance Overview EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

442

IS0450 Emergency Preparedness for Federal Employees EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

444

IS0450.NC Emergency Preparedness for Federal Employees in the National Capital Region EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

446

IS0451 Anthrax Awareness EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

448

IS0452 Points of Dispensing Team Training EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

450

IS0453 Introduction to Homeland Security Planning EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

452

IS0454 Fundamentals of Risk Management EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

453

IS0505 Religious and Cultural Literacy and Competency in Disaster EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

455

IS0520 Introduction to Continuity of Operations Planning for Pandemic Influenzas EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

457

IS0522 Exercising Continuity Plans for Pandemics EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

459

IS0523 Resilient Accord-Exercising Continuity Plans for Cyber Incidents EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

461

IS0525 Guardian Accord Workshop EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

463

IS0545 Reconstitution Planning & Implementation Course EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

465

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Course Number Course Name Training Provider Page

IS0551 Continuity of Operations Devolution Planning EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

467

IS0552 The Public Works Role in Emergency Management EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

469

IS0554 Emergency Planning for Public Works EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

471

IS0556 Damage Assessment for Public Works EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

473

IS0558 Public Works and Disaster Recovery EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

475

IS0559 Local Damage Assessment EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

477

IS0632.a Introduction to Debris Operations EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

479

IS0633 Debris Management Plan Development EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

481

IS0650.b Building Partnerships with Tribal Governments EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

482

IS0660 Introduction to Public-Private Partnerships EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

484

IS0662 Improving Preparedness and Resilience through Public-Private Partnerships EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

485

IS0703.a National Incident Management System Resource Management EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

487

IS0800.c National Response Framework, An Introduction EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

489

IS0815 ABCs of Temporary Emergency Power EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

491

IS0822 Fundamentals of Management and Support Coordination of Federal Disaster

Operations

EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

493

IS0836 Nuclear/Radiological Incident Annex EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

495

IS0841.A NEMIS HMGP System: Overview and Startup EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

496

IS0842.b NEMIS HMGP System: Enter the HMGP Application EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

497

IS0843.A NEMIS HMGP System: Project Eligibility Determination EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

498

IS0844.A NEMIS HMGP System: Managing Project Tasks EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

499

IS0845.A NEMIS HMGP System: Oversight and Closeout EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

500

IS0860.C The National Infrastructure Protection Plan, An Introduction EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

501

IS0870.a Dams Sector: Crisis Management EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

503

IS0871.a Dams Sector: Security Awareness EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

505

IS0872.a Dams Sector: Protective Measures EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

507

IS0906 Workplace Security Awareness EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

509

IS0907 Active Shooter: What You Can Do EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

510

IS0908 Emergency Management for Senior Officials EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

512

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Course Number Course Name Training Provider Page

IS0909 Community Preparedness: Implementing Simple Activities for Everyone EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

514

IS0912 Retail Security Awareness: Understanding the Hidden Hazards EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

516

IS0913.a Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience: Achieving Results through

Partnership and Collaboration

EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

518

IS0914 Surveillance Awareness: What You Can Do EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

519

IS0915 Protecting Critical Infrastructure Against Insider Threats EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

520

IS0916 Critical Infrastructure Security: Theft and Diversion - What You Can Do EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

521

IS0921.a Implementing Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience and Critical

Infrastructure Security and Resilience Toolkit

EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

523

IS0922 Applications of GIS for Emergency Management EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

525

IS0951 DHS Radio Interoperability EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

527

IS1000 Public Assistance Program and Eligibility EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

529

IS1001 The Public Assistance Delivery Model Orientation EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

530

IS1002 FEMA Grants Portal â Transparency at Every Step EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

531

IS1003 The Exploratory Call, the Damage Inventory, and the Recovery Scoping Meeting EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

532

IS1004 The FEMA Site Inspection Process EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

533

IS1005 Public Assistance Alternative Procedures EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

534

IS1006 Documenting Disaster Damage and Developing Project Files EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

535

IS1007 Detailed Damage Description and Dimensions EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

537

IS1008 Scope of Work Development (Scoping and Costing) EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

538

IS1009 Conditions of the Public Assistance Grant EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

539

IS1010 Emergency Protective Measures EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

540

IS1011 Roads and Culverts EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

541

IS1012 Direct Administrative Costs EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

542

IS1013 Costing - Estimates and the Cost Estimating Format EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

543

IS1014 Integrating 406 Mitigation Considerations into Your Public Assistance Grant EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

544

IS1015 Insurance Considerations, Compliance, and Requirements EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

546

IS1016 Environmental and Historic Preservation (EHP) Considerations/Compliance for

Public Assistance Grants

EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

547

IS1017 Scope Change Requests, Time Extensions, Improved/Alternate Project Requests EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

548

IS1018 Determination Memorandums and Appeals EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

549

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IS1019 Codes and Standards EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

550

IS1020 Public Assistance Donated Resources EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

552

IS1021 Bridge Damage Considerations EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

553

IS1022 Substantiating Disaster-Related Damages to Buildings, Contents, Vehicles, and

Equipment

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Management Institute

554

IS1023 Electrical Systems Considerations EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

555

IS1024 Water and Wastewater Treatment System Considerations EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

556

IS1025 Grant Administration Decisions for Tribal Governments EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

557

IS1026 Eligibility of Private Nonprofit Organizations EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

558

IS1027 Fire Management Assistance Grants (FMAG) EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

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IS1100.A Increased Cost of Compliance EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

560

IS1101.b Basic Agent Tutorial EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

562

IS1102 The Theory of Elevation Rating EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

563

IS1103.a Elevation Certificate for Surveyors EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

565

IS1104 NFIP Claims Review for Adjusters EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

567

IS1105 EC Made Easy: Elevation Certificate Overview EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

568

IS1106.A FEMA Mapping Changes EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

570

IS1107 Adjuster-Customer Service EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

572

IS1108 Insuring Condominiums EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

574

IS1109.a Understanding Basement Coverage EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

576

IS1110 Writing Commercial Exposures EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

578

IS1111 Introduction to Commercial Claims EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

580

IS1112 Introduction to Flood Claims EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

582

IS1113 Coastal Barrier Resources Act EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

584

IS1114 Adjusting RCBAP and Condo Unit Owner Claims EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

586

IS1115 Claims Process for Agents EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

588

IS1116 Sales for Agents EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

589

IS1117 Severe Repetitive Loss for Agents EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

590

IS1120 Letters of Map Revision (LOMRs) EMI - Emergency

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IS1170 Introduction to the Interagency Security Committee (ISC) EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

592

IS1171 Overview of Interagency Security Committee (ISC) Publications EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

593

IS1172 Risk Management Process for Federal Facilities: Federal Security Levels

Determination

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Management Institute

594

IS1173 Levels of Protection (LOP) and Application of the Design-Basis Threat (DBT)

Report

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Management Institute

596

IS1174 Facility Security Committees EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

598

IS1200 TERT Team Leader Course EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

600

IS2000 National Preparedness Goal and System Overview EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

602

IS2002 Introduction to FEMA Operational Planning EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

604

IS2500 National Prevention Framework, an Introduction EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

606

IS2600 National Protection Framework, An Introduction EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

608

IS2700 National Mitigation Framework, An Introduction EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

610

IS2900.a National Disaster Recovery Framework (NDRF) Overview EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

612

IS2905 Health and Social Services Recovery Training EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

614

K0136 Master Exercise Practitioner Capstone Course EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

616

K0146 Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) Training Course EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

617

K0610 Introduction to Instructional Design Methods EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

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L0260 Dam Security and Protection Technical Seminar EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

621

L0261 Consequences of Dam Failure EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

623

L0311 Hurricane Readiness EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

625

L0320 Hurricane Preparedness for Decision-Makers-State Specific EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

626

L0324 Hurricane Preparedness for Decision-Makers EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

628

L0363 Multi-Hazard Emergency Management for Higher Education EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

630

L0552 Continuity of Operations for Tribal Governments EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

632

L0583 Emergency Management Overview for Tribal Leaders EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

634

L2455 2-Day Community Dam Safety Preparedness and Mitigation Course EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

635

L8540 Basic Interagency Logistics Seminar/Logstic Center Tour EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

637

V0001 Virtual Tabletop Exercise EMI - Emergency

Management Institute

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Course Description: 

FEMA recognizes the need to tie training programs to an established set of emergency

management competencies and to a Career Development Program through a progressive training

and education system that includes the entry-level Academy, called the National Emergency

Management Basic Academy. Training objectives for this course are based on the newly

established emergency manager competencies that the National Emergency Management

Association; the International Association of Emergency Managers; and state, local, territorial, and

tribal emergency management professionals have established in coordination with EMI.

The following topics in emergency management are covered in this course: history; legal issues;

intergovernmental and interagency context; influencing and organizing; social vulnerability issues;

managing stress; collaboration, preparedness, and team-building; mitigation, response,

prevention, and protection; ethical decision-making; recovery; technology; administration; and the

future.

Selection Criteria: This course is intended for newly appointed emergency managers from Federal,

state, local, tribal, territorial, and emergency management agencies, and prospective professionals

transferring from another discipline to emergency management.

ACE: Level: Upper Division

ACE: Credit Hours: 6

CECs: 12

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe the foundations of emergency management in the United States, including its history,

doctrine, and principles, and the role of the emergency manager.

 Identify and explain legal issues in emergency management, including legal authorities for

emergency management, potential legal issues, and strategies for avoiding legal risk.

Describe the intergovernmental and interagency context of emergency management, including

the roles of Federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial government organizations, individuals and

households, the private sector, and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in the emergency

management network.

Explain key factors in serving the whole community, including trends that contribute to disaster

complexity, demographic characteristics that influence the disaster needs of community

members, and strategies for building the resilience of the whole community.

Describe how to employ stress management techniques in an organization; both routinely and

during or after an incident or period of organizational change.

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Foundations of Emergency Management E0101

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential Duration (in Hours): 40.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 4.0 Duration (in Days): 5.0

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Explain the function of collaboration in emergency management, including benefits of and

challenges to collaboration in emergency management, strategies and tools for building

collaborative relationships, and a process for collaborative problem-solving.

Explain the relationship between whole community preparedness and achieving Core

Capabilities in the Prevention, Protection, Mitigation, Response, and Recovery Mission Areas.

Describe key aspects of the Prevention and Protection Mission Areas, including the nature of

the missions, guiding principles, and planning issues.

Describe key aspects of the Mitigation Mission Area, including:

- How Mitigation supports Preparedness.

- Roles and contributions of Mitigation partners at all levels.

- The Mitigation planning process.

- Strategies for building local support for Mitigation.

Describe key aspects of the Response Mission Area, including emergency operations planning,

initial response actions, resource management, and managing complex incidents.

Describe key aspects of the Recovery Mission Area, including disaster recovery operations,

Federal recovery programs, and emotional recovery strategies for the community.

Describe the use of technology in support of emergency management, including:

- Communications technologies.

- Technologies for enhancing emergency management.

- Technologies for communicating with the public.

Describe administration in emergency management, including staffing, budgeting and

accounting for resources, and information management.

Apply emergency management knowledge, team-building, and people management skills in a

simulated environment.

Prerequisite(s): 

IS0240.b: Leadership & Influence

IS0241.b: Decision-Making and Problem-Solving

IS0242.b: Effective Communication

IS0244.B: Developing and Managing Volunteers 

IS0100.c: An Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS 100 

IS0120.c: An Introduction to Exercises

IS0200.c: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response

IS0230.d: Fundamentals of Emergency Management

IS0700.b: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System 

IS0800.c: National Response Framework, An Introduction

IS0235.C: Emergency Planning

Primary Core Capability: 

Operational Coordination

Mission Area(s): 

Common

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

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NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

Course Active?: Yes

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Course Description: 

This course provides the participants with an overview of scientific principles and concepts that

shape our increasingly dangerous world. The contents of the course include the following:

Introduction to Science of Disaster provides a definition and benefits of science.

Earth Science describes how the Earth’s design sets the stage for the world’s natural hazards

including earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, and landslides/sinkholes.

Climatology describes the scientific basis of common atmospheric hazards including convective

storms, tropical cyclones, and other hazardous weather.

Chemical and biological basics identifies the scientific basis of chemical and biological threats.

Explosive, radiological, and nuclear fundamentals identifies the scientific basis of those threats.

Selection Criteria: This course is intended for newly appointed emergency managers from Federal,

state, local, tribal, and territorial emergency management agencies, and prospective professionals

transferring from another discipline to emergency management.

ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate

ACE: Credit Hours: 2

CECs: 12

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Indicate how earth science principles and processes influence natural hazards, including

earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, ground failures, and floods.

Indicate how climatological principles and processes influence natural hazards, including

convective storms, tropical cyclones, nor’easters, winter storms, temperature extremes, and

droughts.

Indicate how chemical and biological principles and processes influence natural and humancaused hazards and impact society.

Indicate the scientific basis for explosive, radiological, and nuclear hazards and their impact on

society.

Indicate how scientific understanding can improve emergency preparedness.

Prerequisite(s): 

IS0100.c: An Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS 100 

IS0120.c: An Introduction to Exercises

IS0200.c: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response

IS0230.d: Fundamentals of Emergency Management

IS0700.b: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System 

IS0800.c: National Response Framework, An Introduction

Primary Core Capability: 

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Science for Disasters E0102

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential Duration (in Hours): 24.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 2.4 Duration (in Days): 3.0

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Mission Area(s): 

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

Course Active?: Yes

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Course Description: 

This course is designed to give basic concepts and planning steps to those new to the field of

emergency management so that they may apply planning discipline and skills to challenges in

their jobs. The course content includes Emergency Management Planning doctrine and steps to

take to accomplish writing plans and using them to deal with special events, which are common

challenges for all jurisdictions.

The content also derives from the Comprehensive Preparedness Guide 101, Developing and

Maintaining State, Territorial, Tribal and Local Government Emergency Plans, and its six-step

planning process and inclusive whole community philosophy. Likewise, doctrine from the

Comprehensive Preparedness Guide 201, Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment

(THIRA), is included in the course. Special event planning is then explained in the course, and

table group activities to analyze plans for special events are conducted.

Selection Criteria: This course is intended for newly appointed emergency managers from Federal,

state, local, tribal, territorial, and emergency management agencies, and prospective professionals

transferring from another discipline to emergency management.

ACE: Level: Lower Division / Associate

ACE: Credit Hours: 1

CECs: 12

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain the relationships among preparedness, THIRA, and emergency operations planning.

Identify the steps in the emergency planning process and their expected outcomes.

Describe the purpose and components of an Emergency Operations Plan.

Apply the emergency planning principles and process in evaluating an Emergency Operations

Plan.

Prerequisite(s): 

IS0100.c: An Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS 100 

IS0120.c: An Introduction to Exercises

IS0200.c: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response

IS0230.d: Fundamentals of Emergency Management

IS0700.b: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System 

IS0800.c: National Response Framework, An Introduction

Primary Core Capability: 

Planning

EMI

Planning: Emergency Operations E0103

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential Duration (in Hours): 16.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 1.6 Duration (in Days): 2.0

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Common

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

Course Active?: Yes

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This course introduces participants to what the Public Information Officer (PIO) does in emergency

management, along with basic information about the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System

(IPAWS). The PIO topics covered include the role of the PIO; communication tools and resources

encompassing social media; effective communication; preparing the community through outreach

and other means; and communication in an incident. The IPAWS topics covered include what the

system is and does, preparing alert and warning messages, and writing common alerting protocol

messages. This is a 2-day classroom course that gives participants time to perform activities and

exercises to reinforce the knowledge and build basic skills.

Selection Criteria: This course is intended for newly appointed emergency managers from Federal,

state, local, tribal, territorial, and emergency management agencies, and prospective professionals

transferring from another discipline to emergency management.

ACE: Level: Upper Division

ACE: Credit Hours: 1

CECs: 12

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe the public information and warning Core Capability, including:

The purpose and key elements of public information and warnings.

The roles of the Emergency Manager and Public Information Officer.

Tools and processes for communicating with the public.

Prerequisite(s): 

IS0100.c: An Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS 100 

IS0120.c: An Introduction to Exercises

IS0200.c: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response

IS0230.d: Fundamentals of Emergency Management

IS0700.b: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System 

IS0800.c: National Response Framework, An Introduction

Primary Core Capability: 

Public Information and Warning

Mission Area(s): 

Common

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

EMI

Public Information and Warning E0105

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential Duration (in Hours): 16.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 1.6 Duration (in Days): 2.0

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NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

Course Active?: Yes

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Course Description: 

The Basic Academy Train-the-Trainer consists of two days of discussions about course objectives,

how to set up and facilitate the class, time management, and other general topics.The last three

days consist of student teach backs that summarize portions of the Basic Academy course subject

matter and describe activities and exercises with time for critique and questions.

All topics areas in the Basic Academy courses are covered in the Train-the-Trainer to support a

training experience that combines knowledge of all fundamental systems, concepts, and practices

of cutting-edge emergency management. The Academy provides shared classrooms of adult

learners and skillful instructors resulting in a solid foundation upon which to build further studies

and sound decisions.

Selection Criteria:This course is intended for those emergency managers and trainers from

Federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial emergency management agencies who have extensive

background in emergency management and experience in training adults.

Minimum 5 years experience in emergency management (recommended to be current

practitioners)

Proven and proficient capability to deliver and facilitate training (EMI resume/ recommendation

review)

Demonstrated knowledge of the fundamental systems, concepts, and current practices in

emergency management

Resume detailing responsibilities, authority and length of time in profession

Effectiveness teaching emergency management to adults

Documentation of at least three years’ experience teaching emergency management to adults

CECs: 12

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Apply learning theory to address the needs of adult learners.

Use effective instructional practices to engage the learner.

Present course content as a subject matter expert.

Demonstrate skills and techniques to facilitate the Basic Academy class discussions and

activities to manage its delivery more strategically.

Integrate peer and instructor feedback to improve training skills.

Prerequisite(s): 

IS0100.c: An Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS 100 

IS0120.c: An Introduction to Exercises

IS0200.c: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response

IS0230.d: Fundamentals of Emergency Management

IS0700.b: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System 

IS0800.c: National Response Framework, An Introduction

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Basic Academy Train the Trainer E0110

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential Duration (in Hours): 30.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 3.0 Duration (in Days): 5.0

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Recommended: It is strongly recommended that any participant who enrolls in this course has

completed the Academy course E0101, Foundations of Emergency Management.

Primary Core Capability: 

Operational Coordination

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Planning

Mission Area(s): 

Common

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

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The purpose of this training is to provide

emergency management, preparedness, and

homeland security personnel with information that

will assist them in assessing their jurisdiction’s or

agency’s Emergency Management Program using

the Emergency Management Standard by EMAP.

The training also provides participants with the

appropriate qualification to learn how to assess

other Applicant Emergency Management

Programs using the Emergency Management

Standard by EMAP.

Selection Criteria: Must be a public sector employee.

CECs: 12

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Obtain a basic understanding of EMAP.

Explore the need, intent, and application of the Emergency Management Standard.

Examine the components of the Emergency Management Standard.

Gain an understanding of the EMAP Accreditation process.

Explore the roles and responsibilities of an Accreditation Manager, Assessor, and Assessment

Team Leader.

Other Prerequisites: 

EMAP Overview Webinar &Quiz after registration is accepted.

Primary Core Capability: 

N/A - None

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Recover

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

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Emergency Management Standard Training E0122

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Residential Duration (in Hours): 18.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 1.8 Duration (in Days): 2.5

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NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

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Improve national preparedness by preparing exercise professionals to effectively and

systematically apply the exercise evaluation and improvement planning process consistent with

HSEEP.

Selection Criteria: Individuals with substantial involvement in the exercise evaluation and

improvement planning function within their jurisdiction or organization. Specifically, this course is

recommended for individuals with responsibilities in exercise programs, including emergency

program managers, exercise training officers, security managers, and emergency services

personnel in the public, private, and non-profit sectors.

CECs: 12

ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate

ACE: Credit Hours: 1

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe the need for a systematic approach to exercise evaluation and why it is important.

Demonstrate effective exercise evaluation and improvement planning behaviors.

Apply the principles of a systematic exercise evaluation and improvement planning process to a

multi-year exercise program.

Prerequisite(s): 

IS0130.a: How to be an Exercise Evaluator

IS0120.c: An Introduction to Exercises

Primary Core Capability: 

Risk Management for Protection Programs and Activities

Mission Area(s): 

Protect

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

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Exercise Evaluation and Improvement Planning E0131

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential, Indirect Duration (in Hours): 32.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 3.2 Duration (in Days): 4.0

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The Master Exercise Practitioner Program is a series of two classroom courses (E0132, E0133)

focusing on advanced program management, exercise design and evaluation practices in each

phase of the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP).

MEPP is designed for mid-level exercise practitioners with a minimum of three (3) years’

experience in an emergency management (EM) exercise design. Participants refine and practice

skills critical to performing the phases of the HSEEP cycle, such as exercise program

management, MSEL writing and evaluation data analysis. Candidates apply the key learning

concepts from the MEPP curriculum relative to their organizations and their own jurisdictional

environments.

Selection Criteria: Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years’ experience designing and conducting

emergency management exercises consistent with the HSEEP Doctrine. This experience should

include the development of discussion-based and operations-based exercises and experience in a

Simulation Cell (SIMCELL). Candidates are expected to have overall experience with exercise

program management as well as individual experience in the following roles:

Exercise Director

Exercise Planning Team Leader

Facilitator

Controller/Simulator

Evaluator

ACE: Level: Upper Division

ACE: Credit Hours: 2

CECs: 12

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Demonstrate proficiency in the principles and associated resources of the Homeland Security

Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) as they relate to discussion-based exercises.

Demonstrate proficiency with a progressive exercise program and exercise design and

development.

Prerequisite(s): 

IS0200.c: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response

IS0230.d: Fundamentals of Emergency Management

IS0100.c: An Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS 100 

IS0120.c: An Introduction to Exercises

IS0235.b: Emergency Planning

IS0700.b: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System 

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Exercise Foundations, Program Management, Design and Development E0132

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential Duration (in Hours): 28.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 2.8 Duration (in Days): 4.0

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IS0775: Emergency Operations Center Management and Operations

IS0800.c: National Response Framework, An Introduction

K0146: Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) Training Course 

Primary Core Capability: 

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Mission Area(s): 

Common

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

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Advanced Facilitation Strategies

Exercise Conduct: Sharing best practices

Where do Critical Tasks come from

Importance of Root Cause Analysis

Teach Back: Case study in Corrective Action Programs

Analysis from home/come prepared with the following documents for peer review and best

practice discussion: EEG, Participant Briefings, Hot Wash

Selection Criteria: Participation in this course is limited to EMI Resident MEPP Candidates who

have successfully completed E0132, Exercise Foundations, Program Management, Design and

Development. Courses must be taken in a series.

ACE: Level: Upper Division

ACE: Credit Hours: 1

CECs:12

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Demonstrate proficiency with the principles of the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation

Program as they relate to exercise conduct, evaluation and improvement planning.

Prerequisite(s): 

E0132: Exercise Foundations, Program Management, Design and Development

Primary Core Capability: 

Operational Coordination

Mission Area(s): 

Common

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

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Exercise Conduct, Evaluation and Improvement Planning E0133

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential Duration (in Hours): 25.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 2.5 Duration (in Days): 4.0

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This 3-day course addresses the practicalities of conducting successful interactions, managing the

classroom experience, and making presentations. It covers the basics of adult learning and of

training evaluation for those wanting more experience in this area.

Participants have several opportunities to practice presentation and instructional skills, first as

spokespersons for small groups, then during short duo presentations, 3-minute individual

presentations, and, finally, 20-minute individual presentations, using material related to their own

programs or functions. Detailed feedback is provided.

A large number of job aids is provided to help in the application of training skills. To prepare for the

20-minute presentation, participants should come to class with materials from a pre-existing

course that is related to their work.

Selection Criteria: Federal, State, tribal and local staff designated to train in various EM subject

areas. Also, subject matter experts who have the responsibility to deliver FQS Training.

CECs: 12

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Establish a conducive learning environment.

Demonstrate effective instructional presentation skills.

Demonstrate skills for facilitating classroom interactions.

Describe ways to manage the learning process.

Apply skills to measure training results.

Deliver three instructional presentations, using guidelines from the course assessment

checklist, and participate in their evaluations.

Primary Core Capability: 

N/A - None

Mission Area(s): 

Common

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

EMI

Instructional Presentation and Evaluation Skills E0141

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Residential Duration (in Hours): 18.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 1.8 Duration (in Days): 3.0

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POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

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Course Description: 

This advanced Situational Awareness (SA) and Common Operating Picture (COP) training applies

best practices and facilitates the improvement of an integrated SA and COP system. The primary

focus of the training is to apply critical steps required for an SA and COP system to effectively

improve critical decision-making prior to, during, and after an incident.

Selection Criteria: Emergency management professionals who deal directly with SA and COP

activities.

ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate

ACE: Credit Hours: 2

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Manage, analyze, plan, implement, and evaluate the Situational Awareness and Common

Operating Picture.

Other Prerequisites: 

E/L/G 0948, Situational Awareness and Common Operating PictureRecommended: IS 0100.b,

Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS 100; IS 0200.b, Incident Command System for

Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents; and IS 0700.a, National Incident Management

System, An Introduction

Primary Core Capability: 

Planning

Mission Area(s): 

Common

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

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Advanced Situational Awareness and Common Operating Picture E0143

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential, Indirect Duration (in Hours): 32.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 3.2 Duration (in Days): 4.0

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Course Description: 

This is an intermediate-level course designed to describe the core principles and processes of

HSEEP, its standardized methodology, available resources, and practical skill development, which

will assist in developing an HSEEP consistent exercise program.

Selection Criteria: The target audience for this training are those involved in planning,program

management, design anddevelopment, conduct, evaluation, and improvement planning of HSEEP

consistent exercises.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Understand the role of HSEEP in National Preparedness, and how HSEEP exercise principles

and methodology support efforts across the whole community to improve our national capacity

to build, sustain, and deliver core capabilities.

Prerequisite(s): 

IS0120.c: An Introduction to Exercises

Other Prerequisites: 

Recommended: IS0130, Exercise Evaluation and Improvement Planning

Primary Core Capability: 

N/A - Exercises

Mission Area(s): 

Common

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

Course Active?: Yes

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Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program Training Course E0146

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential Duration (in Hours): 16.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 1.6 Duration (in Days): 2.0

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Course Description: 

This course builds on the information provided in E0313, Basic Hazus, by providing an in-depth

exploration of the Hazus Hurricane model. An overview of the hurricane-related inventory

components is provided. An emphasis is placed on techniques for defining a hurricane hazard,

adjusting parameters for identifying economic and social impacts from hurricanes, and interpreting

and applying model outputs. Best practices for using the hurricane model to support emergency

management are identified. Course instruction includes lectures, demonstrations, and multiple

hands-on individual and group activities.

Selection Criteria: Federal, state, local, and tribal emergency managers and GIS specialists;

planners; and others who support Hurricane mitigation and response activities and who wish to

expand their Hazus skills beyond those developed in E0313, Basic Hazus.

ACE: Level: Vocational Certificate

ACE: Credit Hours: 4

CECs: 12

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain the key components of the methodology employed in the Hazus Hurricane model for

defining the hurricane hazard as well as options that users have for refining the hurricane

hazard definition.

Identify the key parameters that influence the social and economic impact assessments

generated by the Hurricane model.

Identify and apply best practices for most effectively using the Hurricane model to support

emergency management.

Prerequisite(s): 

E0313: Basic Hazus

Other Prerequisites: 

Skills equivalent to those taught in E0190, ArcGIS for Emergency Managers

Primary Core Capability: 

Risk and Disaster Resilience Assessment

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Hazus for Hurricane E0170

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential Duration (in Hours): 32.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 3.2 Duration (in Days): 4.0

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Mission Area(s): 

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

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Course Description: 

This course builds on the information provided in E0313, Basic Hazus, by providing an in-depth

exploration of the Hazus Flood model. An overview of the flood-related inventory components is

provided. An emphasis is placed on techniques for defining a flood hazard, adjusting parameters

for identifying economic and social impacts from floods, and interpreting and applying model

outputs. Best practices for using the Flood model to support emergency management are

identified. Course instruction includes lectures, demonstrations, and multiple hands-on individual

and group activities.

Selection Criteria: Federal, state, local, and tribal emergency managers and GIS specialists;

planners; and others who support flood mitigation and response activities and who wish to expand

their Hazus skills beyond those developed in E0313, Basic Hazus.

ACE: Level: Vocational Certificate

ACE: Credit Hours: 4

CECs: 12

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain the key components of the methodology employed in the Hazus Flood model for

defining the flood hazard as well as options that users have for refining the flood hazard

definition.

Identify the key parameters that influence the social and economic impact assessments

generated by the Flood model.

Identify and apply best practices for most effectively using the Flood model to support

emergency management.

Prerequisite(s): 

E0313: Basic Hazus

Other Prerequisites: 

Skills equivalent to those taught in E0190, ArcGIS for Emergency Managers

Primary Core Capability: 

Risk and Disaster Resilience Assessment

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Hazus for Flood E0172

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential Duration (in Hours): 32.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 3.2 Duration (in Days): 4.0

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Mission Area(s): 

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

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Course Description: 

This course builds on the information provided in E0313, Basic Hazus, by providing an in-depth

exploration of the Hazus Earthquake and Tsunami models. An overview of the earthquake and

tsunami related inventory components are provided. An emphasis is placed on techniques for

defining an earthquake hazard, adjusting parameters for identifying economic and social impacts

from earthquakes, and interpreting and applying model outputs. Best practices for using the

Earthquake and Tsunami models to support emergency management are identified. Course

instruction includes lectures, demonstrations, and multiple hands-on individual and group

activities.

Selection Criteria: Federal, state, local, and tribal emergency managers and GIS specialists;

planners; and others who support earthquake mitigation and response activities and who wish to

expand their Hazus skills beyond those developed in E0313, Basic Hazus.

ACE: Level: Vocational Certificate

ACE: Credit Hours: 4

CECs: 12

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain the key components of the methodology employed in the Hazus Earthquake and

Tsunami models for defining the earthquake and tsunami hazards as well as options that users

have for refining the hazard definition.

Identify the key parameters that influence the social and economic impact assessments

generated by the Earthquake and Tsunami models.

Identify and apply best practices for most effectively using the Earthquake and Tsunami models

to support emergency management.

Prerequisite(s): 

E0313: Basic Hazus

Other Prerequisites: 

Skills equivalent to those taught in E0190, ArcGIS for Emergency Managers

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Hazus for Earthquake and Tsunami E0174

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential Duration (in Hours): 32.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 3.2 Duration (in Days): 4.0

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Primary Core Capability: 

Planning

Mission Area(s): 

Common

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

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Course Description: 

This course builds valuable skills for effectively using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) tools,

with emphasis on Hazus, to support disaster operations. Participants learn how GIS can support

the activities that disaster management teams perform. Particular emphasis is placed on

strategies for identifying, acquiring, and analyzing appropriate GIS compatible data for disaster

operations. Numerous hands-on activities provide examples of effective applications of GIS tools,

with a focus on Hazus.

These activities address areas such as debris management, sheltering, and infrastructure damage

assessment. Participants also complete a capstone activity that provides an opportunity to use

Hazus to support a realistic disaster scenario that is based on a community of interest to the

participants.

Selection Criteria: FEMA Mitigation staff, Mitigation Disaster Reservists, and state Building

Science and GIS professionals; additionally, Federal, state, local, and tribal officials who have a

role and responsibility in the Joint Field Office (JFO), with priority given to Mitigation, Individual

Assistance (IA), and Public Assistance (PA). The course also targets select decision-makers on

the National Response Coordination Center (NRCC), in the Regional Operations Center, and the

state Emergency Operations Center.

ACE: Level: Vocational Certificate

ACE: Credit Hours: 4

CECs: 12

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain how the roles and responsibilities of the disaster operations team can be supported by

geospatial tools and data.

Explain how the capabilities of Hazus can support disaster operations activities.

Identify strategies for improving Hazus inputs and other related GIS data in order to derive the

most benefit from GIS tools when applied to disaster operations.

Prerequisite(s): 

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Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential Duration (in Hours): 32.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 3.2 Duration (in Days): 4.0

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Other Prerequisites: 

Skills equivalent to those taught in E0190, ArcGIS for Emergency ManagersRecommended:

E0317, Comprehensive Data Management for Hazus; E0170, Hazus for Hurricane; E0172, Hazus

for Flood; and E0174, Hazus for Earthquake

Primary Core Capability: 

Operational Coordination

Mission Area(s): 

Common

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

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Course Description: 

This course teaches new GIS users how to apply the ArcGIS for Desktop software to support

disaster mitigation, response, recovery, and risk management. ArcGIS for Desktop allows users to

analyze their data and create geographic knowledge to examine relationships, test predictions,

and ultimately make better decisions. Course participants complete numerous hands-on activities

that help them learn to develop informative maps as well as to use tools that answer questions

based on where things are located and what is known about them. It also develops a variety of

skills that can be used to create, edit, manage, and analyze both spatial and tabular data. While

this course does not provide hands-on instruction specifically on Hazus, all activities use Hazus

inventory and analysis outputs.

Selection Criteria: Federal, state, local, and tribal emergency managers as well as specialists

responsible for risk assessment, response, recovery, and other emergency management-related

activities that have an interest in using ArcGIS to support their needs.

ACE: Level: Vocational Certificate

ACE: Credit Hours: 6

CECs: 12

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Learn how GIS can be used by emergency management professionals.

Develop a working knowledge of the most commonly used ArcGIS tools—particularly those

related to creating maps and asking questions.

Identify examples of advanced GIS tools and techniques that are available for exploration

outside of this course.

Primary Core Capability: 

N/A - None

Mission Area(s): 

Common

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

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ArcGIS for Emergency Managers E0190

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential Duration (in Hours): 32.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 3.2 Duration (in Days): 4.0

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Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

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Course Description: 

The goal of this professional development course, E/L/G 0191 Emergency Operations

Center/Incident Command System Interface, is to enable the students to develop an effective

interface between the Incident Command/Unified Command and the Emergency Operations

Center by applying National Incident Management System principles. 

Selection Criteria: The intended audience(s) are federal, state, tribal, territorial, local level, private

industry, volunteer and nongovernmental emergency management personnel who are active in a

community¿s ICS and EOC activities. This course works best when delivered to combined

audience of ICS and EOC personnel. The materials were developed with the assumption that

audience members may have little or no actual experience as a member of an Incident Command

Post staff or an EOC Staff.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain the course structure and potential ICS/EOC interface challenges.

Explain key NIMS concepts, command and coordination systems, and structures.

Analyze given scenarios to determine commonalities and potential interface issues between

ICS and EOCs.

Explain the respective roles and interconnectivity of the NIMS command and coordination

systems in coordination.

Contrast the typical role and functions of the Incident Command and the EOC during

emergency operations.

Analyze given scenarios to apply ICS/EOC interface concepts.

Develop an ICS/EOC interface action plan for your community.

Summarize the course objectives.

Other Prerequisites: 

Prior to enrolling in E/L/G 0191, students must complete:· IS-0100 An Introduction to the Incident

Command System, ICS 100· IS-0700 An Introduction to the National Incident Management

System· IS-0800 National Response Framework (NRF), An Introduction· IS-0200 Basic Incident

Command System for Initial Response, ICS 200 or ·IS-2200 Basic Emergency Operations Center

Functions

Primary Core Capability: 

Operational Coordination

Mission Area(s): 

Common

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Emergency Operations Center/Incident Command System Interface E0191

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning, Mobile/NonResident, Residential, IndirectDuration (in Hours): 8.0

Duration (in Days): 1.0

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Course POC: 

NETC Admissions Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

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Course Description: 

This course provides a dynamic and interactive instruction that covers the following four topics in

detail:

Local Floodplain Manager Roles and Responsibilities (1 day)

National Flood Insurance Program Floodplain Rules and Regulations in Depth (1 day)

Letter of Map Change—Procedures for Applying and Floodplain Management Implications (1

day)

Preparing for Post-Disaster Responsibilities (1 day)

Each topic is designed to be discussed and reviewed in greater detail than the basic course.

Developed and real-life scenarios will be examined and activities will be conducted in each section

to make sure participants not only understand the rules and regulations but also why they are in

place and how to apply them in the particular topic areas. This course is activity-rich and

participants can expect to be engaged throughout the course.

Selection Criteria: Certified floodplain managers or community officials with 2 years of full-time

floodplain management experience. Federal,State, local, Territorialand Tribal officials will take

precedence.

ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate

ACE: Credit Hours: 2

CECs: 12

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe activities and programs that can be used to promote floodplain planning and mitigation

measures.

Identify National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) requirements for structures, floodway and

encroachment standards, common problems encountered during the construction of various

building types, and ways to address these problems.

Describe NFIP requirements that apply to approximate A zones, agricultural and accessory

structures, fuel tanks, and recreational vehicles.

Explain the basic purpose and procedures of Letters of Map Change (LOMCs) and describe the

role of the local official. Evaluate the floodplain management implications of LOMCs.

Describe the elements of pre-disaster planning needed to prepare for substantial damage

operations.

Identify contents of Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for post-disaster operations. Outline

steps to carry out substantial damage responsibilities.

Describe methods to obtain compliance with substantial damage determinations.

List possible sources of funding to assist with substantial damage losses.

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Advanced Floodplain Management Concepts E0194

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Residential, Indirect Duration (in Hours): 26.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 2.6 Duration (in Days): 4.0

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Recommended: E0273, Managing Floodplain Development Through the National Flood Insurance

Program; IS0242.B, Effective Communication; IS0212.B, Introduction to Unified Hazard Mitigation

Assistance (HMA); IS1100.A, Increased Cost of Compliance; Letter Of Map Amendment (LOMA),

Letter of Map Revision - Fill,Tutorials at https://www.fema.gov/letter-map-amendment-letter-maprevision-f-tutorial-series-choose-tutorial

Primary Core Capability: 

Long-term Vulnerability Reduction

Mission Area(s): 

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

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Course Description: 

This course provides an overview of issues and recommended actions necessary to plan for,

respond to, and recover from a major debris-generating event with emphasis on state, local, and

tribal responsibilities. Developed from a pre-disaster planning perspective, the course includes

debris staff organizations; compliance with laws and regulations; contracting procedures; debris

management site selection; volume-reduction methods; recycling; special debris situations; and

supplementary assistance.

Selection Criteria: State, local, tribal, and territorial emergency management personnel, including

public works and waste management staffs, who are responsible for planning and/or implementing

debris removal and disposal actions.

CECs: 12

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Apply knowledge of planning for, implementing, and managing debris activities.

Address debris planning, response, and recovery concepts.

Primary Core Capability: 

Planning

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Infrastructure Systems

Mission Area(s): 

Prevent

Recover

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

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Debris Management Planning for State, Tribal, Territorial and Local

Officials E0202

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Residential Duration (in Hours): 24.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 2.4 Duration (in Days): 4.0

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Course Description: 

This course provides key state staff with updated information on the disaster assistance process

and programs. The focus is on management issues the State Coordinating Officer (SCO) may

face in relationship with Federal, state, local, and tribal partners in the Joint Field Office (JFO) and

Emergency Operations Center (EOC).

Selection Criteria: State and FEMA staff who have disaster management responsibilities such as

an SCO, Deputy SCO, Tribal Coordinating Officer, Governor’s Authorized Representative, Federal

Coordinating Officer (FCO), and Deputy FCO.

CECs: 12

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Establish priorities through joint action planning with disaster response and recovery partners.

Implement and manage state and Federal disaster response and recovery organizations.

Build partnerships among the state and other disaster response and recovery organizations.

Apply interpersonal skills to develop positive working relationships.

Supervise state staff in the JFO or state EOC during a disaster response.

Manage the state’s role in long-term recovery.

Prerequisite(s): 

IS0293: Mission Assignment Overview

IS0393.b: Introduction to Hazard Mitigation

IS0403: Introduction to Individual Assistance 

IS0405: Mass Care/Emergency Assistance Overview 

IS0634: Introduction to FEMA's Public Assistance Program

IS0772: Individual Assistance Preliminary Damage Assessment Orientation

Primary Core Capability: 

Operational Coordination

Mission Area(s): 

Common

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

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State Coordinating Officer E0208

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Residential Duration (in Hours): 32.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 3.2 Duration (in Days): 4.0

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Course Schedule: 

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Course Description: 

This course provides participants with skills and knowledge to lead a state in pre-disaster recovery

planning.

Selection Criteria: This course is intended for personnel from various states and tribes who are

involved, or could be involved, with recovery planning and coordination.

CECs: 12

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Articulate the importance of pre-disaster recovery planning.

Describe pre-disaster planning concepts, doctrine, and linkages.

Describe the role of the governor’s office and State Disaster Recovery Coordinator.

Describe the different agencies and organizations that are critical recovery stakeholders, and

explain why.

Develop a state-appropriate structure for recovery.

Describe which partners can be involved as participants in their recovery structure.

Promote self-reliance at the local and tribal levels through their employment of a recovery

planning process.

Determine which state resources already exist to support recovery.

Explain the topical elements that a recovery plan should include.

Prerequisite(s): 

IS2900.a: National Disaster Recovery Framework (NDRF) Overview

Primary Core Capability: 

N/A - None

Mission Area(s): 

Recover

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

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State Recovery Planning and Coordination E0209

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential Duration (in Hours): 24.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 2.4 Duration (in Days): 4.0

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This resident course is designed for local disaster recovery teams consisting of emergency

managers, city/county administrators, public works directors, building inspectors, and community

planners. The course focuses on the roles and responsibilities of each team member, and

provides guidance on developing a local disaster recovery plan. Best practices in disaster

recovery are summarized in a toolkit included in the course materials. Participants are given the

opportunity to develop an outline of their own recovery plan during the course.

Selection Criteria:

Local elected official (Mayor, City/County Council Member)

Tribal Leaders

City/County Manager / Staff

City / County Planners/Staff

Regional Planning Commissions

Economic Development Districts

Finance Director/Assessor

Emergency Manager/Staff

Public Works Director/Staff

Building Inspector/Staff

Floodplain Manager/Staff

Health Care Administrator or Planner

Public Information Officer

Housing Director or Planner/Staff

Voluntary Agency Coordinator or Unmet Needs Committee Coordinator

Business Organization Representative

Administrative Director/Manager

State Recovery Staff and Partners (so they can be tuned into recovery at the local level)

ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate

ACE: Credit Hours: 3

CECs: 12

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Increase understanding of local community responsibilities and challenges associated with

disaster recovery.

Provide a forum for discussion of ¿lessons learned¿ in disaster recovery at the local level.

Develop and implement a pre-disaster recovery plan.

Prerequisite(s): 

IS2900.a: National Disaster Recovery Framework (NDRF) Overview

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Recovery from Disaster: The Local Community Role E0210

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Residential Duration (in Hours): 28.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 2.8 Duration (in Days): 4.0

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Primary Core Capability: 

Operational Coordination

Mission Area(s): 

Common

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

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Course Description: 

The purpose of this course is to educate students on the process of preparing and submitting

quality Unified Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) grant programs planning and project

subapplication elements.

Selection Criteria: Personnel of local jurisdictions, tribal governments, and private non-profit

organizations that are eligible applicants for HMA grants; state mitigation staffs responsible for

assisting HMA sub-applicants; FEMA employees who assist state mitigation staff and/or who are

responsible for reviewing HMA applications and/or monitoring HMA grant awards; and staffs of

public or private sector organizations that offer consulting services to HMA grant applicants.

CECs: 12

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain and apply mitigation concepts.

Identify eligible mitigation activities.

Describe HMA programs that fund mitigation activities.

Prepare quality planning and project subapplication elements.

Prerequisite(s): 

IS0212.a: Introduction to Unified Hazard Mitigation Assistance

IS0393.b: Introduction to Hazard Mitigation

Other Prerequisites: 

Recommended: IS0276, Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA) FundamentalsApplicants must also have

basic familiarity with eGrants and NEMIS systems either through hands-on use or through

completion of IS0030.a (eGrants) and/or IS0842 (NEMIS).

Primary Core Capability: 

Long-term Vulnerability Reduction

Mission Area(s): 

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

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Hazard Mitigation Assistance: Developing Quality Application Elements E0212

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Residential Duration (in Hours): 28.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 2.8 Duration (in Days): 4.0

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POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

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Course Description: 

This course equips participants with the knowledge and skills required to effectively review and

evaluate HMA subapplications, and provide a general overview of how a subaward is issued.

Selection Criteria: The primary audience for this course are personnel of state and tribal mitigation

staffs responsible for assisting Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) sub-applicants; FEMA

employees who assist state mitigation staff and/or who are responsible for reviewing HMA

applications and/or monitoring HMA grant awards; and staffs of public or private sector

organizations that offer consulting services to HMA grant applicants. The secondary audience for

this course includes tribal liaisons, mission support personnel, Grants Program Directorate staff,

and fiscal managers.

CECs: 12

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain the subapplication review and evaluation process.

Conduct a subapplication minimum eligibility and completeness review.

Conduct a subapplication technical review.

Explain Request for Information (RFI) process and timelines.

Explain the selection, notification, and appeals or reconsideration process for subapplications,

issue a Large Project Notification (LPN) when required, and issue a subaward package.

Prerequisite(s): 

E0212: Hazard Mitigation Assistance: Developing Quality Application Elements

Other Prerequisites: 

Recommended: E0276, Benefit-Cost Analysis: Entry-Level

Primary Core Capability: 

Long-term Vulnerability Reduction

Mission Area(s): 

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

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Hazard Mitigation Assistance: Application Review and Evaluation E0213

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Residential Duration (in Hours): 15.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 1.5 Duration (in Days): 2.0

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POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

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Course Description: 

This course will provide course participants with the knowledge and skills required to effectively

implement and closeout a Hazard Mitigation Assistance grant project.

Selection Criteria: The primary audience for this course includes personnel of local jurisdictions,

tribal governments, and private non-profit organizations that are eligible applicants for Unified

Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) grants; state mitigation staffs responsible for assisting Unified

HMA sub-applicants; FEMA employees who assist state mitigation staff and/or who are

responsible for monitoring Unified HMA grant awards; and staffs of public or private sector

organizations that offer consulting services to Unified HMA grant applicants. The secondary

audience for this course includes state and tribal liaisons, environmental planning and historical

preservation staff, Federal Coordinating Officers, and Grants Program Directorate staff.

CECs: 12

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain the project activities that occur in the three phases of project implementation (i.e.,

Initiation and Planning, Execution and Monitoring, and Closeout) and apply the regulatory

requirements and best practices that will help them successfully accomplish each phase.

Explain the seven project management principles that support the three phases of project

implementation and apply those principles through the use of best practices, tools, and

templates.

Prerequisite(s): 

E0212: Hazard Mitigation Assistance: Developing Quality Application Elements

Primary Core Capability: 

Long-term Vulnerability Reduction

Mission Area(s): 

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

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Hazard Mitigation Assistance: Project Implementation and Closeout E0214

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Residential Duration (in Hours): 13.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 1.3 Duration (in Days): 2.0

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Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

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Course Description: 

This course is specifically designed for communities and regional and state agencies that are

participating in the Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) Programs. The course is designed and

tailored based on partners’ needs, and its goal is to address specific areas of the CTP Program

that are complex or involve new technology in order to give the partners a more advanced level of

specific technical training. Examples of topics include topographic data development; base

mapping and digital flood maps; and map production and processing procedures.

Selection Criteria: Federal, state, and local staff responsible for implementing and overseeing the

CTP initiative. The course is intended for current CTP members who are active mapping partners,

and who are responsible for administering the CTP Program for a state or regional agency, or

local community partner, and/or managing the technical aspects of mapping activities.

CECs: 12

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Demonstrate an understanding of the technical aspects of the CTP.

Demonstrate an understanding of FEMA guidance and standards for NFIP flood maps.

Other Prerequisites: 

Participants must have signed a Partnership Agreement and Mapping Activity Statement with

FEMA to be eligible to attend this course. Only those approved by the FEMA Headquarters Point

of Contact will be considered for the course.

Primary Core Capability: 

N/A - None

Mission Area(s): 

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

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Cooperating Technical Partners: Special Topics E0241

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Residential Duration (in Hours): 28.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 2.8 Duration (in Days): 4.0

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Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

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Course Description: 

This course provides local, state, tribal, territorial, and Federal officials with the knowledge and

skills to administer and enforce floodplain management regulations. The course focuses on the

NFIP and concepts of floodplain management, flood maps and studies, ordinance administration,

and the relationship between floodplain management and flood insurance. 

The course is designed to provide new floodplain administrators with the information and

communication techniques to explain the impact of floodplain management decisions on

insurance, public safety, and health. The course includes an overview of the natural conditions

that form floodplains, the history of floodplain management, and the creation of the NFIP.

Prefacing the use of FISs and maps to determine the flood hazard risk is an explanation of the

forces of water and types of floods. The course provides an overview of NFIP minimum floodplain

management regulations based on the types of flood hazards identified, Substantial Improvement

(SI)/Substantial Damage (SD), and describes the use of a permitting process as a floodplain

management oversight and compliance tool. Appropriate Letters of Map Change (LOMCs) for

specific circumstances and the LOMC forms and possible flood hazard mitigation solutions are

also identified. The course explains the roles and responsibilities of a floodplain administrator prior

to and after a disaster event.

Selection Criteria:

Local officials responsible for administering local floodplain management ordinances, including but

not limited to floodplain management administrators, building inspectors, code enforcement/zoning

officers, planners, city/county managers, attorneys, engineers, and public works officials.

Federal/state/regional floodplain managers also are encouraged to attend. The course is designed

for those officials with limited floodplain management experience.

Attendance will be limited to two participants from any state for each offering. Participants should

have less than 3 years of full-time experience in the field of floodplain management.

CECs: 12

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Use a Flood Insurance Study (FIS) and a Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) to determine the

Base Flood Elevation (BFE) and the flood zone.

Describe and facilitate local jurisdictional compliance with the minimum requirements to

participate in the NFIP.

Describe the components of an effective Floodplain Management program to reduce the loss of

life and property and identify and remedy violations and deficiencies.

Prepare for post-event activities including implementing an effective Substantial

Improvement/Substantial Damage (SI/SD) process.

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Managing Floodplain Development through the National Flood Insurance

Program E0273

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential Duration (in Hours): 26.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 2.6 Duration (in Days): 4.0

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Explain basic concepts of flood insurance rating and how Floodplain Management decisions

affect the cost of flood insurance.

Other Prerequisites: 

Recommended: Participants unfamiliar with NFIP maps and studies are HIGHLY encouraged to

complete the following online tutorials immediately prior to attending the course at

http://www.fema.gov/online-tutorials (under “Other Tutorials” tab)· Flood Insurance Rate Map

tutorial· Flood Insurance Study tutorialSuggested Additional Pre or Post course resources:IS1100,

Increased Cost of ComplianceIS1102, The Theory of Elevation RatingIS1103, Elevation Certificate

for SurveyorsIS1113, Coastal Barrier Resources ActThe following online tutorials are also

recommended: http://www.fema.gov/online-tutorials(under "NFIP Revisions and Amendments"

tab)· Letter of Map Amendment (LOMA) Tutorial· Letter of Map Amendment - Fill (LOMR-F)

Tutorial

Primary Core Capability: 

Planning

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Economic Recovery

Mission Area(s): 

Common

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

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Course Description: 

This course covers the Community Rating System (CRS), a nationwide initiative of FEMA’s

National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). It describes activities eligible for credit under the 2017

CRS Coordinator’s Manual, how a community applies, and how a community modifies an

application to improve its classification.

Selection Criteria: This course is intended for a wide range of participants including FEMA regional

office staff, NFIP state coordinators, regional planning officials, local and tribal government

officials, those who perform floodplain services for local governments, and others interested in

learning about the CRS in order to provide technical assistance to communities seeking to apply

for CRS credit. Attendance will be limited to two participants from any one community in any fiscal

year.

CECs: 12 (CORE)

ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate

ACE: Credit Hours: 2

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe activities eligible for CRS credit.

Understand how a community joins the CRS program.

Identify how to modify an application to improve classification.

Other Prerequisites: 

Must be a Certified Floodplain Manager, or have completed E0273, Managing Floodplain

Development Through the National Flood Insurance Program, or be a full-time floodplain manager

with more than 2 years of full-time floodplain management experience, as demonstrated through

work in a floodplain management, codes enforcement, or building code field and through work

specifically related to floodplain management. Participants must have an understanding of the

NFIP and floodplain management principles. The course material will be difficult to follow without a

participant being well-versed in basic concepts of floodplain management.Recommended: E0273,

Managing Floodplain Development through the National Flood Insurance Program

Primary Core Capability: 

N/A - None

Mission Area(s): 

Mitigation

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National Flood Insurance Program/Community Rating System E0278

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential Duration (in Hours): 28.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 2.8 Duration (in Days): 4.0

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Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

Course Active?: Yes

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Course Description: 

This course provides engineering and economic guidance to architects, engineers, and local code

enforcement officials in retrofitting existing 1- to 4-family residential structures situated in floodprone areas. The retrofitting measures presented are creative, practical, compliant with applicable

floodplain regulations, and satisfactory to most homeowners.

Selection Criteria: The primary audience for this course is engineers and architects. Floodplain

managers and building code officials are also encouraged to attend. Hazard mitigation, planning,

zoning, public works, and other building officials with building science knowledge and also those

from the private sector, such as engineering firms, may also apply.

CECs: 12 (CORE)

ACE: Level: Upper Division

ACE: Credit Hours: 2

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Identify basic retrofitting methods that are appropriate for residential structures in flood-prone

areas.

Identify National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policy, regulations, building codes, and

standards that govern retrofitting projects.

Evaluate the suitability of retrofitting measures for individual residential structures in terms of

technical parameters; homeowner preferences; and Federal, state, and local regulations.

Understand the analyses that are necessary to determine flood- and non-flood-related forces

and other site-specific characteristics that control the design of retrofitting measures.

Apply basic analysis and design methods to implement the following retrofitting techniques:

Elevation of structures (buildings) on solid perimeter walls or open foundations such as posts,

columns, piles, or piers

Relocation of existing structures outside the floodplain

Placement of small floodwalls, levees, or berms to protect individual structures (including the

installation of temporary or permanent closures for openings)

Strengthening of foundations, walls, and floors to make them resist flood and flood-related loads

Installation of temporary or permanent shields or sealants over exterior elements to make

structures watertight

Making building components, including utilities, structural and non-structural components, and

contents, water- and damage-resistant during periods of internal flooding of the structure

Conduct a detailed Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA) of retrofitting alternatives in order to select an

alternative that is both cost-effective and technically feasible.

Other Prerequisites: 

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Retrofitting Flood-Prone Residential Buildings E0279

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential Duration (in Hours): 28.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 2.8 Duration (in Days): 4.0

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Recommended: Participants should complete IS0279, Engineering Principles and Practices for

Retrofitting Flood-Prone Residential Structures; and IS0386.a, Introduction to Residential Coastal

Construction. Taking these courses should also help potential participants establish whether they

have the necessary level of building science knowledge to take the more advanced resident

courses.

Primary Core Capability: 

Community Resilience

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Long-term Vulnerability Reduction

Mission Area(s): 

Prevent

Protect

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

Course Active?: Yes

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Course Description: 

This advanced floodplain management course is a dynamic and interactive instruction that covers

the following four topics in detail:

Placement of Manufactured Homes and Recreational Vehicles in the Floodplain (1 day).

National Flood Insurance Program Flood Insurance Principles for the Floodplain Manager (1

day).

Higher Standards in Floodplain Management (1 day).

Hydrology and Hydraulics for the Floodplain Manager (1 day).

Each topic is designed to be discussed and reviewed in greater detail than the basic course.

Developed and real-life scenarios will be examined and activities will be conducted in each section

to make sure participants not only understand the rules and regulations but also why they are in

place and how to apply them in the particular topic areas. This course is activity-rich and

participants can expect to be engaged throughout the course.

Selection Criteria: Certified floodplain managers or community officials with 2 years of full-time

floodplain management experience. Federal, state, local, and tribal officials will take precedence.

CECs: 12

ACE: Level: Vocational Certificate

ACE: Credit Hours: 1

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

More effectively address issues concerning:

Placement of manufactured homes and recreational vehicles in the floodplain;

National Flood Insurance Program flood insurance principles for the floodplain manager;

Higher standards in floodplain management; and

Hydrology and hydraulics for the floodplain manager.

Prerequisite(s): 

IS1101.b: Basic Agent Tutorial 

Other Prerequisites: 

Recommended: IS1102 Theory of Elevation Rating, and E0273 Managing Floodplain

Development Through the National Flood Insurance Program

Primary Core Capability: 

Long-term Vulnerability Reduction

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Advanced Floodplain Management Concepts II E0282

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential, Indirect Duration (in Hours): 24.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 2.4 Duration (in Days): 4.0

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Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Planning

Mission Area(s): 

Prevent

Protect

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

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Course Description: 

This advanced floodplain management course is a dynamic and interactive instruction that covers

the following five topics in detail:

Floodway Standards (1 day)

Disconnects between National Flood Insurance Program Regulations and Insurance (1 day)

Common Noncompliance Issues (1⁄2 day)

Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps (DFIRMs) (1⁄2 day)

Substantial Improvement/Substantial Damage (1 day)

Each topic is designed to be discussed and reviewed in greater detail than the basic course.

Developed and real-life scenarios will be examined and activities will be conducted in each section

to make sure participants not only understand the rules and regulations but also why they are in

place and how to apply them in the particular topic areas. This course is activity-rich and

participants can expect to be engaged throughout the course.

Selection Criteria: Certified floodplain managers or community officials with 2 years of full-time

floodplain management experience. Federal, state, local, and tribal officials will take precedence.

CECs: 12 (CORE)

ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate

ACE: Credit Hours: 2

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain floodway concept and purpose.

Identify regulatory requirements including higher standards.

Describe methodologies to comply with no-rise certification requirements and map change

options for floodway modifications.

Identify basic rating elements including Lowest Floor Elevation and Base Flood Elevation

(LFE/BFE).

Identify compliance and rating elements for enclosures, A-Zones without BFEs, and

floodproofing.

Identify common floodplain management compliance issues.

Describe effective messages, administration, and enforcement measures to gain compliance.

Identify resources that the local floodplain manager (FPM) can use to resolve noncompliance

issues.

Describe floodplain mapping purpose, process, and coordination.

Demonstrate how DFIRMs and backup data can be used.

Describe map change processes, impact, and cost consequences.

Explain Substantial Improvement and Substantial Damage (SI/SD) regulations, roles, and

responsibilities under the NFIP.

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Advanced Floodplain Management Concepts III E0284

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential Duration (in Hours): 26.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 2.6 Duration (in Days): 4.0

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Describe how to administer SI/SD in participating communities.

Identify resources for SI/SD and mitigation assistance.

Other Prerequisites: 

Recommended: E0273, Managing Floodplain Development Through the National Flood Insurance

Program

Primary Core Capability: 

Long-term Vulnerability Reduction

Mission Area(s): 

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

Course Active?: Yes

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Course Description: 

The course is designed to strengthen the abilities of local jurisdictions to successfully prepare for

and handle volunteer and donations management issues that may arise. The course content and

activities may also serve as a template, thereby enhancing uniformity in addressing areas of

donated unsolicited goods, unaffiliated volunteers, and undesignated cash. This training also

provides information regarding the state’s volunteer and donations management responsibilities,

which are designed to help build relationships between government and non-governmental

organizations.

Selection Criteria: Local emergency managers and representatives of voluntary organizations

CECs: 10

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Develop an effective public education and information structure to support the successful

management of unaffiliated volunteers, unsolicited goods, and undesignated cash donations in

disasters.

Identify how to effectively manage the surge of unsolicited goods.

Gather information from organizations, agencies, volunteers, media, and others for donations

intelligence purposes.

Facilitate the matching of unaffiliated volunteers with appropriate organizations or agencies

during program implementation.

List the planning considerations for cash donations.

Incorporate technology needed to successfully manage information on unaffiliated volunteers

and unsolicited goods.

Relate volunteer and donations management program responsibilities to the planning

components of the annex.

Identify key organizations and individuals who have a role in managing unaffiliated volunteers,

unsolicited goods, and undesignated cash donations in disasters.

Identify specific agencies and organizations and how they collaborate to form a Volunteer and

Donations Coordination Team (VDCT).

Other Prerequisites: 

Recommended: IS0100.b; IS0288.a; IS0700.a

Primary Core Capability: 

Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

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Local Volunteer and Donations Management E0288

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Residential Duration (in Hours): 10.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 1.0 Duration (in Days): 1.5

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Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

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Course Description: 

This course teaches the components of a volunteer and donations management program to be

administered at the state level during a large-scale disaster. Course participants will be equipped

to prepare a program for their state to effectively manage unaffiliated volunteers, unsolicited

donations of goods, and offers of undesignated cash. The course content and activities also serve

as a plan template, thereby increasing continuity among states and their voluntary agency

partners. This training also provides information regarding FEMA’s volunteer and donations

management responsibilities and helps build relationships between government and non-profit

organizations.

Selection Criteria: Priority will be given to states that send a team of participants: the state

Volunteer/Donations Coordinator and leading stakeholders of statewide voluntary organizations.

Each FEMA region is invited to send a human services staff member. Other invitees include

Federal, state, tribal, and territorial emergency managers.

CECs: 12

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Gather information from organizations, agencies, volunteers, media, and others for donations

intelligence purposes.

Facilitate the matching of unaffiliated volunteers with appropriate organizations or agencies

during program implementation.

List the planning considerations for cash donations.

Incorporate technology needed to successfully manage data and information on unaffiliated

volunteers and unsolicited goods.

Relate volunteer and donations management program responsibilities to the planning

components of the annex.

Identify key organizations and individuals who have a role in managing unaffiliated volunteers,

unsolicited goods, and undesignated cash donations in disasters.

Identify specific agencies and organizations and how they collaborate to form a Volunteer and

Donations Coordination Team (VDCT).

Develop an effective public education and information structure to support the successful

management of unaffiliated volunteers, unsolicited goods, and undesignated cash donations in

disasters.

Identify how to effectively manage the surge of unsolicited goods.

Prerequisite(s): 

IS0288.a: The Role of Voluntary Organizations in Emergency Management 

Other Prerequisites: 

Recommended: IS 0100.b, Introduction to the Incident Command System; IS 0230.d,

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State Volunteer and Donations Management E0289

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Residential Duration (in Hours): 25.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 2.5 Duration (in Days): 3.5

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Fundamentals of Emergency Management; and IS 0700.a, National Incident Management

System, An Introduction

Primary Core Capability: 

Planning

Mission Area(s): 

Prevent

Respond

Recover

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

Course Active?: Yes

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Course Description: 

Dam safety is not just the responsibility of the owner and operator of the dam. The best way to

reduce, mitigate, or eliminate the risks of flooding resulting from normal dam operations and dam

failure is for the entire community to work together to reduce the effects of a potential dam failure

by increasing preparedness, reducing potential consequences, improving communications, and

land use planning.

This course will teach dam owners; emergency service providers; emergency planners and

managers; land use and transportation planners; community leaders; and other members of the

community to work together through upfront planning to reduce the risks and mitigate the

consequences resulting from a dam failure, and to recover more effectively in the event of a

failure.

Selection Criteria: This course is designed for stakeholders in communities that could be affected

by a dam breach or failure. Applicants should have experience in one or more of the following

areas: dam ownership, dam operations, emergency action planning, emergency response, land

use planning, or transportation planning.

ACE: Level: Vocational Certificate

ACE: Credit Hours: 4

CECs: 12 (CORE)

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Identify the steps necessary for an effective Dam Safety Emergency Action Planning Process.

Identify the key stakeholders, their roles and responsibilities in contributing to effective Dam

Safety Emergency Action Planning, and community resilience to dam flood risk. (Key

stakeholders include but may not be limited to dam owners, dam safety officials, emergency

managers, first responders, local officials, land use professionals, and planners.)

Recognize the importance of the National Incident Management System and its role within Dam

Safety Emergency Action Planning, Response Planning, and Recovery Planning.

Recognize the importance that effective monitoring and emergency level determination have on

local emergency response activities.

Identify tools and resources commonly available to the local dam safety community, emergency

management community, and local government officials to identify populations and critical

infrastructure and resources at risk from dam-related flooding.

Recognize how information from dam inundation studies and dam risk assessments is used to

identify populations and critical infrastructure at risk from dam-related flooding as well as to

inform evacuation planning, shelter-in-place strategies, and response and recovery planning

efforts.

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Community Dam Safety, Preparedness and Mitigation E0291

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential Duration (in Hours): 32.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 3.2 Duration (in Days): 4.0

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Develop an evacuation plan based on information drawn from dam inundation studies and dam

risk assessments.

Recognize the importance of effective dam safety tabletop and functional Emergency Action

Plan activities.

Primary Core Capability: 

Planning

Mission Area(s): 

Common

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

Course Active?: Yes

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Course Description: 

This course provides training for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident

Command System (ICS). This course expands upon information covered in the ICS 100 and ICS

200 courses.

Selection Criteria: Individuals who may assume a supervisory role in incidents. Note: During a

Type 3 incident, some or all of the Command and General Staff positions may be activated, as

well as Division/Group Supervisor and/or Unit Leader level positions. These incidents may extend

into multiple operational periods.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe how the National Incident Management System Command and Management

component supports the management of expanding incidents.

Describe the Incident/Event Management process for supervisors and expanding incidents as

prescribed by the ICS.

Implement the Incident Management process on a simulated Type 3 incident.

Develop an Incident Action Plan for a simulated incident.

Other Prerequisites: 

Participants must have successfully completed:- IS0100, Introduction to the Incident Command

System;- IS0200, Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response;- IS0700, National Incident

Management System, An Introduction;- IS0800, National Response Framework, An

IntroductionRecommended: Experience using concepts and principles from ICS 100, ICS 200, and

use of skills in a response or exercise.

Primary Core Capability: 

Planning

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Operational Coordination

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Recover

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

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ICS 300: Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding

Incidents E0300

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential, Indirect Duration (in Hours): 21.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 2.1 Duration (in Days): 3.0

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NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

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Course Description: 

This course is designed to present information on the risks posed by natural hazards, and the

basic scientific and engineering concepts for hazard-resistant buildings and facilities. The course

reviews information pertaining to impacts of wind, flood, earthquake, and wildland/urban interface

fire on the constructed environment, and explains key performance and construction issues

related to floods, wind, wildfires, and earthquakes.

Selection Criteria: The primary audience for this course is engineers and architects. Floodplain

managers and building code officials are also encouraged to attend. Hazard mitigation, planning,

zoning, public works, and other building officials with building science knowledge and also those

from the private sector, such as engineering firms, may also apply.

CECs: 12 (CORE)

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Understand the characteristics of each hazard.

Identify sources of information concerning critical properties of each hazard; e.g., hazard size

and intensity classification systems.

Recognize the damage risk to the constructed environment for each hazard.

Recognize hazard-resistant design provisions in the model building codes for each hazard.

Identify mitigation options and technologies for each hazard.

Identify current and emerging critical issues for each hazard.

Identify resources of technical information helpful in developing and evaluating proposed

mitigation strategies for each hazard.

Describe FEMA Building Sciences Branch roles and responsibilities in advancing hazardresilient communities, its programs, and activities for pre- and post-disaster hazard mitigation.

Recognize key issues of wind, flood, earthquake, and wildland/urban fire hazards and

respective hazard mitigation.

Describe potential risk synergies present in multi-hazard environments, key issues in

recognizing and managing risk associated with multi-hazard environments.

Other Prerequisites: 

Recommended: Basic knowledge of natural hazards, building science, and hazard area

designations.

Primary Core Capability: 

Long-term Vulnerability Reduction

Mission Area(s): 

Prevent

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Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential Duration (in Hours): 28.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 2.8 Duration (in Days): 4.0

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NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

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Course Description: 

This course offers a hands-on introduction to Hazus, FEMA¿s GIS-based tool for analyzing the

social and economic impacts from natural hazards including hurricanes, earthquakes, floods

(riverine and coastal), and tsunamis. Impact assessments for each hazard include shelter needs,

short- and long-term economic losses, and debris estimations. Hazus can also assess impacts on

transportation and utilities, agricultural losses, and vehicle losses for selected hazards.

Topics addressed in this course include overviews of building and population inventory

components; options for describing the magnitude and extent of modeled hazards; loss estimation

methodologies; and options for creating maps, tables, and reports that describe hazard impacts.

Particular emphasis is given to exploring and interpreting the outputs that Hazus can generate as

well as discussing how that information can be applied to support emergency management needs

and goals. All activities are based on Hazus provided inputs.

After completing this course, participants can optionally take additional Hazus courses to learn to

refine loss estimations by adjusting model parameters or by integrating their own inventory and

hazard data.

Selection Criteria: Federal, state, local, and tribal specialists, researchers, insurance companies,

utilities, and others who are involved with or interested in understanding the social and economic

impacts associated with floods, hurricanes, or earthquakes.

ACE: Level: Vocational Certificate

ACE: Credit Hours: 4

CECs: 12

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

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Basic Hazus E0313

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential Duration (in Hours): 32.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 3.2 Duration (in Days): 4.0

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Learn the types of information that Hazus can produce as well as how that information relates to

emergency management.

Know how to navigate the Hazus software user interface.

Develop a basic understanding of how Hazus generates information about exposure and losses

related to flood, earthquake, and hurricane hazards.

Other Prerequisites: 

Skills equivalent to those taught in E0190, ArcGIS for Emergency Managers

Primary Core Capability: 

Risk and Disaster Resilience Assessment

Mission Area(s): 

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

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Course Description: 

This course provides an in-depth exploration of the Hazus inventory, which describes the

buildings, infrastructure, and populations that are at risk from hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, and

tsunamis. It includes an overview of the methodologies that were used to develop and compile the

Hazus-provided inventory. However, the focus of the course is on developing the technical skills

for updating and maintaining the inventory with user-provided data.

Participants will work extensively with a variety of data management tools including ArcGIS. It is

expected that they will have experience with ArcGIS prior to attending the course. Those without

this experience will be challenged to successfully engage in course activities.

Selection Criteria: Federal, state, local, and tribal emergency managers, planners, and GIS

specialists who want to learn how to integrate user-developed building and other non-hazard

inventory data into the Hazus modeling process. A working knowledge of ArcGIS, including the

ability to create and manipulate data, is required.

ACE: Level: Vocational Certificate

ACE: Credit Hours: 4

CECs: 12

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe the structure of Hazus inventory including file locations and contents.

Know how to use the Comprehensive Data Management System to improve the Hazus

inventory with user-provided data.

Prioritize the most important parts of the Hazus inventory that require updating based on project

needs.

Identify typical sources of information that can be used to update the Hazus inventory.

Prerequisite(s): 

E0313: Basic Hazus

Other Prerequisites: 

Skills equivalent to those taught in E0190, ArcGIS for Emergency Managers

Primary Core Capability: 

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Comprehensive Data Management for Hazus E0317

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential Duration (in Hours): 32.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 3.2 Duration (in Days): 4.0

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Mission Area(s): 

Common

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

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Course Description: 

This course trains participants to post financial transactions to the Integrated Financial

Management Information System (IFMIS). Classes are conducted using the computer laboratory.

Participants will be instructed by an expert system user about transactions for the following:

disaster assistance, travel advances, receiving reports, invoices, expenditures, approvals, reports,

and more. For each type of transaction, participants will be guided through an activity, and then

given a similar activity to perform on their own. Successful completion of the course is required

before access to the system will be granted.

Selection Criteria: Required for any FEMA financial staff member who needs to record

transactions to the accounting system as part of his or her duties. Reservists who have the course

on their FEMA Qualification Sheet have first priority.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Use the IFMIS system in performing their jobs.

Primary Core Capability: 

Operational Coordination

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Recover

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

Course Active?: Yes

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Posting Integrated Financial Management Information System

Transactions E0337

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential Duration (in Hours): 14.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 1.4 Duration (in Days): 2.0

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Course Description: 

This course is designed for state-level staff responsible for coordinating and administering

individual assistance (IA) to those affected by emergencies or disasters. It is intended to enable

participants to coordinate state response and recovery operations for individuals and families.

Selection Criteria: Target audience are for state personnel who will perform the role of State

Individual Assistance Officer (or back-up) during disaster operations.

CECs: 12

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Define IA operations during response to and recovery from Presidentially declared emergencies

and disasters.

Differentiate between short- and long-term disaster assistance.

Describe IA programs and administration requirements.

Demonstrate program authority and eligibility.

Demonstrate the sequence of service delivery.

Highlight partnerships and information-sharing.

Other Prerequisites: 

Recommended: IS 0403, Introduction to Individual Assistance; IS 0405, Mass Care/Emergency

Assistance Overview

Primary Core Capability: 

Economic Recovery

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Housing

Mass Care Services

Operational Coordination

Mission Area(s): 

Recover

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

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State Individual Assistance Operations E0357

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Residential Duration (in Hours): 32.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 3.2 Duration (in Days): 4.0

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POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

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Course Description: 

This course provides school staff with the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to prepare for

school emergencies before, during and after a school emergency. Staffwill have an opportunity to

improve school emergency preparedness efforts by providing them with the preparedness skills

necessary to strengthen both school and classroom-level prevention, mitigation, protection,

response and recovery capabilities.

Selection Criteria: This course is intended for certified and non-certified staff to include teachers,

substitute teachers, teacher’s aides, teachers representing their school safety committees, school

secretaries, guidance counselors, food service workers, coaches, and nurses in kindergarten

through grade 12. This course is not intended for school administrators.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Obtain the basic knowledge, skills, and tools needed to strengthen school and classroom-level

emergency preparedness through prevention, mitigation, protection, response, and recovery

actions.

Identify natural, technological, and human-caused hazards most likely to impact their

classroom, school, and surrounding community.

Explain best practices for classroom-level emergency preparedness before, during, and after an

emergency.

Identify the staff’s role in drills and exercises to improve school preparedness.

Describe the staff’s role in working with school officials, parents, community members, and

other stakeholders before, during, and after an emergency.

Other Prerequisites: 

Recommended: IS0362.a, Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for Schools

Primary Core Capability: 

Situational Assessment

Mission Area(s): 

Common

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

EMI

Preparing for Emergencies: What School Staff Need to Know E0360

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential Duration (in Hours): 19.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 1.9 Duration (in Days): 3.0

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Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

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Course Description: 

This course provides school district teams with the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to review,

enhance, and sustain an all-hazards/threats emergency operations plan (EOP). In every unit,

emphasis is placed on working with the whole community—including parents/guardians and

outside agencies such as law enforcement, fire, and emergency management—on planning for

and mitigating all threats and hazards, including active shooter/mass casualty incidents. Through

this course, participants will learn how to leverage existing relationships and build new working

relationships with community-based protection, response, and recovery organizations to help their

schools better plan for, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from emergencies.

Selection Criteria: School district/county/state teams. Teams consist of the following: First

Responders: Police/SRO; Fire; Emergency Management; Emergency Medical Services/Public

Health. School Administrators: Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent/Risk Manager; School

Board member; Principal/Assistant Principal; Public Information Officer; Security Official/School

Safety Coordinator/School Safety Team member; IT; Facility Manager/Building Engineer;

Transportation Coordinator; Food Service Coordinator; and School Nurse/School

Counselor/Psychologist.

CECs: 12

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Leverage working relationships with community organizations for planning.

Conduct assessments to identify threats, hazards, and vulnerabilities.

Develop or refine your district/school EOP.

Develop response and recovery protocols.

Conduct effective training and exercises.

Develop an action plan for sustaining your district/school EOP.

Other Prerequisites: 

Teams must bring their school district/school Emergency Operations Plan to

training.Recommended: Completion of IS 0100.SCa (or ICS 0100.SC or ICS 0100), Introduction to

the Incident Command System (ICS 100) for Schools; and IS 0700.a, National Incident

Management System, An Introduction

Primary Core Capability: 

Planning

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Operational Communications

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Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for Schools E0361

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Residential Duration (in Hours): 26.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 2.6 Duration (in Days): 4.0

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Public Information and Warning

Situational Assessment

Mission Area(s): 

Common

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

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Course Description: 

This course introduces G0364, Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for Schools, field course

materials, and prepares participants to deliver G0364 in their state or at the local level.

Participants may have venue-specific issues that need to be included in the presentation of

materials or activities that they feel would be appropriate for their jurisdictions. A worksheet is

provided that gives a mechanism for participants to recognize key issues of the course and make

venue-specific comments that would be useful in their course delivery.

Selection Criteria: Participants must demonstrate a working knowledge of school planning through

experience and training, and must be experienced in adult education.

CECs: 12

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Demonstrate an awareness of the G0364 course materials.

Identify appropriate instructional techniques for the delivery of the G0364 course.

Identify critical teaching points, participant challenges, and desired outputs for the G0364

course.

Explain how to coordinate and execute G0364 course deliveries in their state.

Prerequisite(s): 

E0361: Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for Schools

E0364: Multihazard Emergency Planning for Schools

IS0362.a: Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for Schools 

Other Prerequisites: 

G0364, Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for Schools can be substituted for

E0364.Recommended: Completion of IS 0100.b, Introduction to the Incident Command System,

ICS 0100; or IS 0100.SCa, Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS 100) for Schools;

IS 0700.a, National Incident Management System, An Introduction

Primary Core Capability: 

Planning

Mission Area(s): 

Common

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

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Train-the-Trainer for G0364, Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for

Schools E0362

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Residential Duration (in Hours): 19.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 1.9 Duration (in Days): 3.0

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Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

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Course Description: 

This course provides individuals and school teams with the knowledge and tools needed to update

their all-threats/hazards school emergency operations plan (EOP), and to identify how to train and

exercise the school EOP. This course follows the guidance set forth in FEMA’s Comprehensive

Preparedness Guide (CPG 101) for developing an EOP and explains how to engage the whole

community—including parents/guardians and outside agencies such as law enforcement, fire,

public health, and emergency management—in school preparedness and planning for and

mitigating all threats and hazards. Throughout the course, participants will have the opportunity to

review their existing EOP and identify areas for improvement and have an opportunity to build

partnerships and develop positive working relationships among first responders and school staff.

Selection Criteria: This course is designed for school and emergency management personnel who

are interested in comprehensive planning for grades K–12. Examples of potential participants

include:

Local first responders (SRO/Law Enforcement, Fire, and Emergency Management)

School personnel: Superintendents/Assistant Superintendents; Principals/Assistant Principals;

Risk Managers; School Board Members; School Safety Coordinators; Transportation

Coordinators; Food Service Coordinators; Facility Managers; IT; Nurses/Counselors.

School teams consisting of 3–5 individuals are encouraged to apply.

CECs: 12

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Refine or update the school's emergency operations plan (EOP) or procedural document.

Identify how to train and exercise their school EOP.

Other Prerequisites: 

Individuals/school teams must bring their school emergency operations plan (EOP) to

training.Recommended: IS 0100.SCa (or IS 0100.SC, or IS 0100.b), Introduction to the Incident

Command System (ICS 100) for Schools; and IS 0700.a, National Incident Management System,

An Introduction

Primary Core Capability: 

Planning

Mission Area(s): 

Prevent

Respond

Recover

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Multihazard Emergency Planning for Schools E0364

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential Duration (in Hours): 2.4

Continuing Education Units: General: 2.4 Duration (in Days): 3.0

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Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

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Course Description: 

This course provides state, local, and tribal staff with an overview of FEMA’s Public Assistance

(PA) Program, process, and policies. Course topics include introduction to program laws,

regulations, and policies; PA process; grants management; eligibility; hazard mitigation in the PA

Program; compliance with other Federal laws and regulations; and project formulation.

Selection Criteria: State, local, and tribal government personnel responsible for administering PA

grants

CECs: 12

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Identify, explain, and apply PA Program laws, regulations, and policies.

Describe the milestones of the PA Program process and explain the Grantee’s role.

Demonstrate basic knowledge of PA eligibility.

Prerequisite(s): 

IS0634: Introduction to FEMA's Public Assistance Program

Primary Core Capability: 

Operational Coordination

Mission Area(s): 

Common

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

Course Active?: Yes

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State Public Assistance Operations E0376

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Residential Duration (in Hours): 24.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 2.4 Duration (in Days): 4.0

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Course Description: 

This course is designed to train participants to effectively use FEMA P 55, Coastal Construction

Manual (4th Edition). The course and publication provide a comprehensive approach to planning,

siting, designing, constructing, and maintaining homes in the coastal environment.

The course contains in-depth descriptions of design, construction, and maintenance practices that,

when followed, will increase the durability of residential buildings in the harsh coastal environment

and reduce economic losses associated with coastal natural disasters.

Selection Criteria: The primary audience for this course is engineers and architects. Floodplain

managers and building code officials are also encouraged to attend. Hazard mitigation, planning,

zoning, public works, and other building officials with building science knowledge and those from

the private sector, such as engineering firms, may also apply.

CECs: 12 (CORE)

ACE: Level: Upper Division

ACE: Credit Hours: 2

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Understand the basic principles of designing in a coastal environment: design premise, design

framework, constraints, defining a “successful” building.

Understand the differences in design requirements and expected performance between coastal

construction and inland construction.

Understand the significance and “lessons” of historical events at the coast.

Describe minimum requirements and “best practices” for coastal construction.

Identify coastal hazards at potential building sites and identify where to obtain pertinent

information.

Understand how to calculate design loads and conditions.

Understand the continuous load path principle.

Identify siting, design, construction, and maintenance defects that result in vulnerable buildings.

Other Prerequisites: 

Recommended: Participants should complete IS 0279.a, Introduction to Retrofitting Flood-Prone

Residential Buildings; and IS 0386.a, Introduction to Residential Coastal Construction. Taking

these courses should also help potential participants establish whether they have the necessary

level of building science knowledge to take the more advanced resident courses.

Primary Core Capability: 

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Residential Coastal Construction E0386

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential Duration (in Hours): 28.0

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Mission Area(s): 

Prevent

Protect

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

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Course Description: 

The National Response Framework (NRF) and the National Incident Management System (NIMS)

devote significant attention to the importance of emergency public information. Public information

is one-third of one-fifth of NIMS under Command and Management, placing public information at

the same level as the Incident Command System (ICS).

With public information included as a function within NIMS and ICS, it is critical to address and

provide training for this important element of emergency management.

EMI's Public Information Officer (PIO) training curriculum includes courses delivered at the

awareness, basic, intermediate, advanced and master levels. The awareness, basic and

intermediate level courses were developed by EMI and are managed by state emergency

management trainers who teach basic skills and techniques for use during small, localized, singleagency responses; preparedness campaigns; and escalating localized responses.

The advanced level course is the fourth in the public information training series. It teaches

participants additional skills for use during escalating incidents, including strategic communications

and incident action planning as it relates to Joint Information Center (JIC) operations.

The goal of this course is to:

Provide participants with the knowledge and skills to establish, manage and work within a JIC

through multimedia lectures and individual and group activities.

Provide participants the opportunity to apply advanced public information skills during a multiday functional exercise (FE) designed to test the participants’ abilities to analyze, coordinate,

process and create information in a fast-paced, realistic environment.

Through a tabletop exercise (TTX), encourage participants to evaluate their processes to help

them generate new ideas, products, or ways of viewing challenges or situations.

Encourage participants to improve their processes and ensure every action has a measurable

relevance for each identified audience, including senior leadership.

Selection Criteria: Full-time public information personnel who have completed the prerequisites.

The “G” course requirements can be waived for those individuals who have extensive

experience in public information activities.

Waiver requests must be in writing and submitted to Admissions.

Part-time public information officers with approval from course manager.

Students who have not attended this training in the previous five years may also apply.

CECs: 12

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Relate the exercise scenario to their primary area of responsibility within the functional exercise

by verbalizing their primary exercise role during the introductions. (Unit 1)

Apply current crisis communications methodologies to community audiences during an incident

by completing three table group activities. (Unit 2)

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Advanced Public Information Officer E0388

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential Duration (in Hours): 38.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 3.8 Duration (in Days): 5.0

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Analyze the characteristics of the changing American family and how the media and fear play a

role in shaping communication goals and messages by participating in a group discussion and

an activity. (Unit 3)

Conduct an analysis of their personal and organizational disaster readiness based on current

disaster readiness guidance. (Unit 4)

Relate the Incident Action Planning (IAP) process to the External Affairs 8-Step Strategic

Communications Model by completing a multi-level activity. (Unit 5)

Demonstrate the ability to work in a JIC by actively contributing to exercise tasks and products

as specified in the exercise objectives through functional exercise play. (Unit 6)

Draft an 8-step strategic communication plan for each TTX scenario. (Unit 7)

Share lessons learned during a whole class debriefing, and create individual professional

development goals based on class experiences. (Unit 8)

Other Prerequisites: 

1.IS- 42 Social Media in Emergency Management2.IS-100.c Introduction to Incident Command

System (ICS) (or ICS course for specific specialty: healthcare, public works, etc.)3.IS-200.c ICS

for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents (or discipline specific course)4.IS-201 Forms

Used for the Development of the Incident Action Plan (Waived if ICS-300 completed)5.IS-247.a:

Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) (or either IS-248 Integrated Public Alert and

Warning System (IPAWS) for the American Public or IS-251 Integrated Public Alert and Warning

System (IPAWS) for Alerting Authorities6.IS-700.b National Incident Management System (NIMS),

an Introduction8.IS-702.a NIMS Public Information Systems9.IS-800.c National Response

Framework, An Introduction10.G0289 Public Information Officer Awareness Training (or IS-29 PIO

Awareness on-line course)11.G0290 Basic Public Information Officers Course (may be waived

with written request of Course Manager).12.G0291 Joint Information System/Joint Information

Center Planning for Tribal, State and Local PIOs (may be waived with written request of Course

Manager).Recommended:1.ICS-300: Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding

Incidents2.IS-120.a An Introduction to Exercises3.IS-242.b Effective Communication4.IS-650.a

Building Partnerships with Tribal Governments5.IS-660 Introduction to Public-Private

Partnerships6.IS-909 Community Preparedness: Implementing Simple Activities for Everyone

Primary Core Capability: 

Public Information and Warning

Mission Area(s): 

Common

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

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Course Description: 

The Master Public Information Officer Program (MPIOP) is the final component of the public

information training series.

MPIOP is a three-course series that prepares public information officers for an expanded role in

delivering public information and warning using a strategic whole community approach.

The program reinforces the qualities needed to lead whole community public information/external

affairs programs, provides relevant management theories and concepts, and uses case studies to

enhance public information/external affairs skill sets.

MPIOP participants work within a collaborative environment on projects and establish a network of

peers and contribute to the body of knowledge for emergency management related public

information. This includes evaluation of leadership, group dynamics and functional best practices

of joint information centers by monitoring student activity during advanced public information

officer course offerings.

The goals of the MPIOP are to:

Develop leaders who will advocate and be change agents for Public Information issues in their

community and profession

Contribute to the Public Information body of knowledge through research

Develop leaders who will provide support, perspective and mentorship to PIOs around the

country

The objectives of the MPIOP are to:

Increase the number of Public Information leaders, advocates and influencers in our

communities

Grow the body of knowledge of Public Information issues within the emergency management

community by institutionalizing and promoting research

Create an active network of experts in Public Information to provide support and perspective to

Public Information leaders around the country

Advocate for diversity in the Public Information field

Selection Criteria: A formal application process will be published on the EMI Web site in the

spring.

CECs: 12

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe how to use networking to influence programs, organizations and environments (Unit

1);

Describe how to explain to stakeholders the importance of engaging community executives in

communications planning (Unit 2);

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Master Public Information Officer E0389

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning, Residential Duration (in Hours): 32.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 3.2 Duration (in Days): 4.0

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Discuss science-based research methods available to grow the Public Information body of

knowledge (Unit 3);

Discuss leadership lessons by participating in a group Executive Reading session (Unit 4);

Apply the basic concepts of Disaster Behavioral Health by analyzing a case study (Unit 5);

Promote training and exercises in the organization and community (Unit 6);

Apply strategic and executive concepts to a public information case study (Unit 7); and

Describe the next steps of the Master Public Information Officer course (Unit 8)

Other Prerequisites: 

Follow this application process during the announced period. Usually April through

June.Applicants should direct questions to the Master Public Information Officer mailbox:FEMAMaster_PIO_Program@FEMA.DHS.GOV.Email completed application packets in the order listed

below to:netcadmissions@fema.dhs.govHow to Apply:Each application must include the following

eight (8) items submitted in order 1-8:1. A cover letter from the applicant requesting admission to

the program and specifying the applicant’s qualifications and perceived expectations of the

program (no required format).2. An essay of no more than 500 words that explains why you would

like to be considered for admission into this course. This essay should outline:a. Your sphere of

influence within your community. This sphere would include local committee membership, special

projects involving other community groups and volunteer agency board memberships. Indicate

length of time you’ve been involved with these organizations.b. If you are an instructor of basic

PIO courses, list the courses as well as the length of time you’ve been instructing and the number

of students you taught in the last two (2) years.3. Certificate of Completion for the 0388 Advanced

Public Information Officer course.4. A General Admissions Application FEMA Form 119-25-1 (Item

9a on the form should state “Master Public Information Officer Program”). This form will require

signature of the FEMA Regional Training Manager (RTM) or the appropriate State Training Officer

(STO).5. The applicant’s signed statement indicating their commitment to complete the entire

program of three (3) resident courses (E0389, E0393 and E0394) at EMI and the Research

Project during the coming fiscal year.6. A resume not to exceed two (2) pages in length (no

required format).7. Recommendations (at least three) from a supervisor and/or a peer.

Recommendations should address the following:a. Why the applicant should be considered for

admission into this course.b. What the applicant will gain from the course.c. What the applicant will

contribute to the course.d. What the applicant’s potential impact on his/her organization will be.8.

A letter of support from their agency. This letter must recognize the student must attend three (3)

sessions at EMI during the fiscal year in order to complete the course.Recommended: E0952,

NIMS ICS All-Hazards Public Information Officer Course; E0300, ICS 300, Intermediate Incident

Command System for Expanding Incidents; ICS 400, Advanced Incident Command System for

Command and General Staff—Complex Incidents; IS 0241.a, Decision-Making and ProblemSolving; and IS 0250.a, Emergency Support Function (ESF) #15—External Affairs: A New

Approach to Emergency Communication and Information Distribution

Primary Core Capability: 

Public Information and Warning

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Planning

Mission Area(s): 

Common

Discipline(s): 

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NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

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Course Description: 

The Master Public Information Officer Program (MPIOP) is the final component of the public

information training series.

MPIOP is a three-course series (E389/E393/E394) that prepares public information officers for an

expanded role in delivering public information and warning using a strategic whole community

approach.

The program reinforces the qualities needed to lead whole community public information/external

affairs programs, provides relevant management theories and concepts, and uses case studies to

enhance public information/external affairs skill sets.

MPIOP participants work within a collaborative environment on projects and establish a network of

peers and contribute to the body of knowledge for emergency management related public

information. This includes evaluation of leadership, group dynamics and functional best practices

of joint information centers by monitoring student activity during advanced public information

officer course offerings.

The goals of the MPIOP are to:

Develop leaders who will advocate and be change agents for Public Information issues in their

community and profession

Contribute to the Public Information body of knowledge through research

Develop leaders who will provide support, perspective and mentorship to PIOs around the

country

The objectives of the MPIOP are to:

Increase the number of Public Information leaders, advocates and influencers in our

communities

Grow the body of knowledge of Public Information issues within the emergency management

community by institutionalizing and promoting research

Create an active network of experts in Public Information to provide support and perspective to

Public Information leaders around the country

Advocate for diversity in the Public Information field

During this second part of the MPIOP series, participants will attend an on-campus offering of the

0388 Advanced Public Information Officer course to evaluate an active Joint Information Center

(JIC).

Using an objective driven evaluation plan,participants will review the organization, personnel

management and interpersonal relationships of the JICs created during a functional exercise.

At the begining of the third part of the MPIOP (E0394), participants will compare after-action

reports and develop a best practices report for inclusion in the Public Information Officer body of

knowlege project.

Selection Criteria: See criteria for E0389, Master Public Information Officer.

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Master Public Information Officer - Part Two E0393

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning, Residential Duration (in Hours): 32.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 3.2 Duration (in Days): 5.0

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Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Discuss organizational analysis in preparation for analysis of a joint information center

functional exercise;

Discuss techniques for analyzing interpersonal relationships within a Joint Information Center

during a functional exercise;

Design a process for analyzing a joint information center functional exercise;

Analyze a functional exercise for personnel management trends, best practices leadership

practice;

Evaluate interpersonal relationships as they pertain to joint information center practice during a

functional exercise;

Design a report outlining results of the functional exercise analysis that will contribute to the

public information body of knowledge

Prerequisite(s): 

E0389: Master Public Information Officer 

Primary Core Capability: 

Public Information and Warning

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Planning

Mission Area(s): 

Common

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

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Course Description: 

The Master Public Information Officer Program (MPIOP) is the final component of the public

information training series.

MPIOP is a three-course series (E0389/E0393/E0394) that prepares public information officers for

an expanded role in delivering public information and warning using a strategic whole community

approach.

The program reinforces the qualities needed to lead whole community public information/external

affairs programs, provides relevant management theories and concepts, and uses case studies to

enhance public information/external affairs skill sets.

MPIOP participants work within a collaborative environment on projects and establish a network of

peers and contribute to the body of knowledge for emergency management related public

information. This includes evaluation of leadership, group dynamics and functional best practices

of joint information centers by monitoring student activity during advanced public information

officer course offerings.

The goals of the MPIOP are:

To develop leaders who will advocate and be change agents for public information issues in

their community and profession

To contribute to the public information body of knowledge through research

To develop leaders who will provide support, perspective and mentorship to PIOs around the

country

At the begining of this third part of the MPIOP, participants will compare after-action reports from

observations conducted during MPIO part two (E0393) and develop a best practices report for

inclusion in the public information officer body of knowlege project.

Also during this final segment of the MPIOP, participants will continue reviewing various factors to

be considered when developing whole community strategic communications plans.

Selection Criteria: See E0389, Master Public Information Officer

CECs: 12

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Develop body of knowledge report through consolidated review of multiple joint information

center functional exercise analysis reports.

Propose how strategic PIO leaders coordinate the actions of stakeholders and emergency

management agencies to achieve a common purpose.

Design, develop and implement a research project to contribute to the public information body

of knowledge.

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Master Public Information Officer - Part Three E0394

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Residential Duration (in Hours): 32.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 3.2 Duration (in Days): 4.0

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Prerequisite(s): 

E0389: Master Public Information Officer 

E0393: Master Public Information Officer - Part Two 

Primary Core Capability: 

Public Information and Warning

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Planning

Mission Area(s): 

Common

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

Course Active?: Yes

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Course Description: 

This course provides training for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident

Command System (ICS). This course expands upon information covered in ICS 100 through ICS

300 courses, which are prerequisites for the ICS 400 course.

Selection Criteria: The target audience for this course is senior personnel who are expected to

perform in a management capacity in an Area Command or Multi-Agency Coordination Entity.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain how major incidents engender special management challenges.

Describe the circumstances in which an Area Command is established.

Describe the circumstances in which Multi-Agency Coordination Systems are established.

Other Prerequisites: 

Participants must have successfully completed:- IS0100, Introduction to the Incident Command

System;- IS0200, Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response;- ICS 300 (E/L/G0300),

Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents;- IS0700, National Incident

Management System, An Introduction;- IS0800, National Response Framework, An

IntroductionRecommended: Experience using concepts and principles from ICS 100, ICS 200, and

ICS 300, and use of skills in an operational environment.

Primary Core Capability: 

Operational Coordination

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Recover

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

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ICS 400: Advanced Incident Command System for Command and

General Staff - Complex Incidents E0400

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential, Indirect Duration (in Hours): 15.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 1.5 Duration (in Days): 2.0

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Course Description: 

This course was developed by the American Red Cross and FEMA to train a variety of participants

in sheltering practices and techniques. It is designed for use with its companion piece, the Shelter

Field Guide.

Selection Criteria: Mass Care professionals

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe how to perform the following:

Opening a shelter

Operating a shelter

Closing a shelter

Special considerations surrounding sheltering

Ways you can prepare to open and operate a shelter

Primary Core Capability: 

Mass Care Services

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

Course Active?: Yes

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Mass Care/Emergency Assistance Shelter Field Guide Training E0417

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential Duration (in Hours): 7.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.7 Duration (in Days): 1.0

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Course Description: 

The purpose of this course is to prepare Mass Care/Emergency Assistance (MC/EA) Coordinators

and their teams to develop MC/EA plans to support and/or coordinate MC/EA disaster responses.

CECs: 12

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe MC/EA activities.

Identify key MC/EA planning steps.

Describe the roles and responsibilities of the Mass Care Coordinator and team.

Define the scale of the disaster and estimate needed resources to support a MC/EA disaster

operation.

Discuss the primary elements of MC/EA information management.

Other Prerequisites: 

Recommended: IS0405, Mass Care/Emergency Assistance Overview

Primary Core Capability: 

N/A - None

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Recover

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

Course Active?: Yes

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Mass Care - Emergency Assistance Planning and Operations E0418

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential Duration (in Hours): 17.5

Continuing Education Units: General: 1.7 Duration (in Days): 3.0

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Course Description: 

This interactive course focuses on implementing inclusive emergency management principles in

local communities, and how that approach can increase a community’s ability to mitigate, prepare

for, respond to, and recover from a disaster. This course will provide tools to help community

groups move beyond basic awareness and onto engaging activities that truly move the needle on

resiliency. Students are expected to be active participants in this course to enhance their level of

knowledge. As a course outcome, students will develop a roadmap to resiliency customized for

their community, to include proven best practices for engagement and tested preparedness

activities.

Selection Criteria: The target audience for this course includes community stakeholders interested

in disaster resilience, as well as junior emergency management professionals who support or

implement inclusive emergency management, community disaster planning, preparedness

activities, and community outreach at the state and local levels. For the purposes of this course,

junior emergency management professionals are considered those with less than three years of

experience.

CECs: 12

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Introduce recent research linking social capital to Whole Community resiliency and then look for

markers of both in students’ home communities.

Examine the state of preparedness of the individual citizen, to include common motivations and

barriers to getting prepared.

Develop strategies to leverage Citizen Corps and other structures, such as interfaith councils,

civic associations, chambers of commerce, and parent-teacher associations in order to facilitate

community resiliency gains on the local and regional level. Consider the equities of each

structure and the ancillary benefits that come from furthered resiliency.

Build a roadmap to move each student’s community beyond awareness and toward action to

increase levels of preparedness.

Other Prerequisites: 

Students should have a basic understanding of the fundamentals of emergency management and

community preparedness.

Primary Core Capability: 

N/A - None

Mission Area(s): 

Protect

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Building a Roadmap to Resilience: A Whole Community Training E0426

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential, Indirect Duration (in Hours): 18.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 1.8 Duration (in Days): 3.0

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Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

Course Active?: Yes

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Course Description: 

This course prepares participants to establish and sustain an active local Community Emergency

Response Team (CERT) program. The responsibilities of a local CERT Program Manager are

various. This course defines the core components of a local CERT program and focuses on

effective practices for:

Planning and interacting with a broad range of stakeholders;

Managing program resources;

Sustaining the program course topics, including:

Developing local CERT program goals and a related strategic plan;

Promoting a local CERT program;

Orienting, managing, and retaining CERT members;

Recruiting, funding, managing, and retaining CERT trainers;

Acquiring and managing program resources;

Delivering and managing effective training and exercises;

Developing policies and procedures for operating a local CERT program; and

Evaluating and sustaining the program.

The CERT Program Manager course is delivered at EMI sequentially during the same week with

E0428, Community Emergency Response Team Train-the-Trainer. Participants who wish to take

both courses must submit a separate application for each course. Although either course may be

taken separately, EMI encourages participants to take both courses the same week.

Selection Criteria: Professionals and volunteers who are designated to be or are interested in

being appointed a local CERT Program Manager and those who are already in the CERT Program

Manager position.

ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate

ACE: Credit Hours: 1

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Define the purpose and core components of a local CERT program.

Use strategic planning to define the mission and goals for a local CERT program.

Describe the purposes and strategies for promoting a local CERT program.

Establish a process for working with volunteers.

Establish a process for working with instructors.

Establish a process for acquiring and managing program resources.

Build a plan for delivering and managing safe training and exercises.

Describe the role of policies and procedures in operating a local CERT program.

Develop a process for evaluating a local CERT program.

Describe how to sustain a local CERT program.

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Community Emergency Response Team Program Manager E0427

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential, Indirect Duration (in Hours): 12.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 1.2 Duration (in Days): 2.0

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1. A referral from a CERT-sponsoring agency, typically a local, regional, or state government

agency. 2. If you are not a first responder, the CERT Basic Training is required3. For current first

responders the CERT Basic Training or IS 317: Introduction to

CERT(http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/courseOverview.aspx?code=IS-317) is required. 

Primary Core Capability: 

Planning

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Operational Coordination

Risk Management for Protection Programs and Activities

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Citizen/Community Volunteer

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

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Course Description: 

This course prepares participants to deliver FEMA's Community Emergency Response Team

(CERT) Basic Training course. This Train-the-Trainer course focuses on preparing instructors to:

Deliver CERT Basic Training.

Convey the messages and intent of the CERT program (e.g., safety, teamwork, place in overall

community Emergency Operations Plan).

Assure that participants achieve the objectives of CERT Basic Training.

Create a comfortable yet managed learning environment.

Course topics include:

CERT history, program purpose, and values.

Materials and requirements for the CERT Basic Training course.

Roles of the CERT instructor.

Effective presentation of CERT Basic Training content.

Effective coaching and demonstration of skills in the classroom.

Practices to maximize learning.

Effective evaluation of CERT training participants.

The CERT Train-the-Trainer course is delivered at EMI sequentially during the same week with

E0427, Community Emergency Response Team Program Manager. Participants who wish to take

both courses must submit a separate application for each course. Although either course may be

taken separately, EMI encourages participants to take both courses the same week.

Selection Criteria: Individuals who will serve as the Course Manager for the CERT Basic Training

course and be CERT Basic Training course instructors.

ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate

ACE: Credit Hours: 2

CECs: 12

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Demonstrate knowledge of the CERT Basic Training course.

Demonstrate the ability to present an assigned portion of the course (teach-back).

Communicate the core values of the program.

Demonstrate classroom management techniques.

Demonstrate effective teaching techniques.

Model appropriate behavior as an instructor.

Other Prerequisites: 

1. A referral from a CERT-sponsoring agency, typically a local, regional, or state government

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Community Emergency Response Team Train-the-Trainer E0428

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential, Indirect Duration (in Hours): 18.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 1.8 Duration (in Days): 3.0

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responders the CERT Basic Training or IS 317: Introduction to

CERT(http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/courseOverview.aspx?code=IS-317) is required. 

Primary Core Capability: 

Planning

Mission Area(s): 

Prevent

Respond

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Citizen/Community Volunteer

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

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Course Description: 

This course enables emergency management personnel and response and recovery personnel

from all political jurisdictions to more effectively understand, activate, implement, and use the

Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) system. This course introduces

participants to the EMAC process and assists them in gaining familiarity and competency with the

EMAC system so that when an event occurs that requires activation of the EMAC system, they

know how to proceed, and what documentation and sources of information to use for guidance in

order to maximize use of all available resources.

Selection Criteria: Emergency management personnel and response and recovery personnel from

all political jurisdictions who can be legally deployed through the EMAC system; persons officially

responsible for requesting and providing EMAC assistance; and those individuals desiring a more

comprehensive working knowledge of the EMAC system.

CECs: 12

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe and apply the legal authorizations and stipulations in the EMAC law.

Describe the EMAC governance structure and member states’ roles and responsibilities.

Apply the processes for requesting and offering assistance through the EMAC system.

Implement the mission-ready packaging and cost-estimation methodology.

Apply the recommended actions during each phase of the EMAC process.

Explain the EMAC levels of operation and EMAC Operations Management System.

Apply the processes and procedures for reimbursing Resource Providers.

Primary Core Capability: 

Operational Coordination

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Operational Communications

Planning

Risk Management for Protection Programs and Activities

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Recover

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

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Understanding the Emergency Management Assistance Compact E0431

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Residential Duration (in Hours): 24.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 2.4 Duration (in Days): 4.0

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NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

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Course Description: 

This course expands and improves student¿s ability to deliver Emergency Management Institute's

(EMI) Incident Command System (ICS) curricula. Students are provided training on the delivery of

ICS-100: Introduction to the ICS, ICS-200: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response,

ICS 300: Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents, ICS-400: Advanced ICS for Complex

Incidents, ICS-402 NIMS and ICS Overview for Senior Officials.

Selection Criteria:

Participants must have successfully:

Completed the prerequisite courses

Completed recognized training to achieve qualifications in techniques of instruction and adult

education methodologies

Must qualify as either a ¿Lead or Unit¿ instructor as noted in the NIMS Training Program,

September 2011

The student must demonstrate a working knowledge of ICS principles. They must have worked as

an Incident Commander, in a Command or General Staff position(s) on incidents, planned events,

or exercises that went longer than one operational period or involved a written incident action plan

and involved multiple agency and/or jurisdictional coordination.

State, Territorial, Tribal and Local Applicants for this Train the Trainer course require endorsement

from the State Training Officer to attend this course. Following successful completion are identified

as an instructor and added to the EMI instructor list based on instructor certification by their STO.

CECs: 12

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain the background of ICS training development.

Identify key requirements and elements within the NIMS Training Program that relate to ICS

training courses.

Identify appropriate instructional techniques for the delivery of ICS curricula and facilitation of

course activities.

Identify critical teaching points, participant challenges, and desired outputs for each of the ICS

training courses.

Explain how to coordinate and execute course deliveries.

Other Prerequisites: 

Endorsement from the State Training Officer or equivalent is required for State, Territorial, Tribal

and Local applicants to attend this Train-the-Trainer course.Participants must have successfully

completed (the most current version(s)):- ICS 0100 (IS-0100) Introduction to the Incident

Command System;- ICS 0200 (IS-0200) Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response;-

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Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential, Indirect Duration (in Hours): 22.23

Continuing Education Units: General: 2.2 Duration (in Days): 5.0

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ICS 300 (E/L/G0300),: Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents;- ICS 400

(E/L/G0400),: Advanced ICS for Complex Incidents;- IS 0700, National Incident Management

System, An Introduction;- IS 0800, National Response Framework, An Introduction;- ELG 0191,

Emergency Operations Center/ICS Interface-Formal instructor training such as M-410, National

Wildland Coordinating Group Facilitative Instructor, EMI Master Trainer Program, Fire Instructor

I&2, ASTD, CTTI, POST, FLETC, college, private industry, E-0141, Instructional Presentation and

Evaluation Skills, Office for Domestic Preparedness Instructor Course, valid teaching certificate, or

equivalent.Include with your application: Copies of all course completion certificates or transcripts

and a separate document describing, in detail, your operational experience and teaching

experience.

Primary Core Capability: 

Operational Coordination

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Recover

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

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The goal of E0451, Advanced I: Application of Advanced Individual Concepts in EM, the first

course of the National Emergency Management Advanced Academy curriculum, is to provide EM

professionals with critical skills that are needed to perform responsibilities such as program

management oversight, effective communication, research resources, applicable laws, policy

considerations, collaboration, and strategic thinking. Advanced I is designed to provide

participants with the skills to manage EM programs and will be essential to building the foundation

for collaboration by bringing EM professionals together to share their experiences and establish a

network.

The E0451 Advanced I course provides knowledge in management qualities, management styles,

strategic thinking, decision making, problem solving, evaluation, strategic planning, budgeting,

vision and mission statements, research methodology, laws, policy considerations, program risk

management, collaboration and communication, and change management, in addition to personal

application and reflection. Sharing best practices, lessons learned, tools, and documentation

provides a firm understanding of Federal, State, Tribal, territorial and local EM programs, as well

as how those programs can be effectively leveraged to support community needs and

requirements.

Selection Criteria: Participants are only admitted to the four course Academy series through the

annual Advanced Academy selection process conducted in June each year. For more details, visit

the EMPP Advanced Academy web page at http://training.fema.gov/empp/advanced.aspx .

ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate

ACE: Credit Hours: 2

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Demonstrate an understanding of the following emergency management concepts: strategic

thinking, problem-solving, decision-making, strategic planning, budgeting, mission/ vision

statements, resource and risk management, stakeholder communication

/collaboration/coordination, public advocacy/communication, and change management.

Based on the instruction and research paper review, begin to draft a problem statement and

outline for the research project.

Other Prerequisites: 

Three or more years in an Emergency Managementrole or position.Recommended: Application

Selection Criteria:Applications will be evaluated based on recommended prerequisites to include:·

At least three (3) years in an EM position· Project and working group in EM· Substantial continuing

service commitment· Whole community representation

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Advanced I: Application of Advanced Individual Concepts in EM E0451

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential Duration (in Hours): 35.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 3.5 Duration (in Days): 5.0

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Planning

Mission Area(s): 

Common

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

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Course Description: 

The goal of E0452, Advanced II: Assessment of Teams in Professional Emergency Management,

is to provide EM professionals with critical skills that are needed to be able to apply personal

management styles in the context of EM. Advanced II will provide participants with the essential

skills needed to lead EM programs at the mid-manager's level and will be essential to building the

foundation for collaboration by bringing EM professionals together to share their experiences and

establish a network. Advanced II will enable participants to gain knowledge necessary for

understanding and developing themselves as mid-level managers, develop critical thinking and

decision-making skills, develop personal influence and communication skills, work through

resiliency, and motivate and manage others. In addition, Advanced II will provide an opportunity to

explore the importance of ethics, values, and accountability. Sharing best practices, lessons

learned, tools, and documentation to have a firm understanding of Federal, State, and local EM

programs, as well as how those programs can be effectively leveraged to support State and local

needs and requirements.

Selection Criteria: Participants are only admitted to the four course Academy series through the

annual Advanced Academy selection process conducted in June each year. For more details, visit

the EMPP Advanced Academy web page at http://training.fema.gov/empp/advanced.aspx .

ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate

ACE: Credit Hours: 2

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Demonstrate a continued understanding of the cross-cutting EM concepts from E0451

Advanced I: Application of Advanced Individual Concepts in EM, and apply during this course.

Demonstrate an understanding of the followingEM concepts: organizational management;

organizational planning; decision-making and problem-solving; consensus building;

collaboration and communication; private sector/NGO interfaces; resource management,

planning, analysis, and evaluation; and ethics as related to all of the above.

Based on work in E0541, Supervising in a Temporary Workplace, continue to build and refine

ResearchProject thesis.

Other Prerequisites: 

Three or more years in an Emergency Management role or position.Application Selection

Criteria:Applications will be evaluated based on recommended prerequisites to include:· At least

three (3) years in an EMposition· Project and working group on EM· Substantial continuing service

commitment· Whole community representation

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Advanced II: Assessment of Teams in Professional Emergency

Management E0452

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential Duration (in Hours): 35.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 3.5 Duration (in Days): 5.0

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N/A - None

Mission Area(s): 

Common

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

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Course Description: 

The goal of E0453 Advanced III: Contemporary Issues in the Emergency Management

Organization, is to provide EM professionals with critical skills that are needed to be able to

perform a key and successful role within the EM organization. In this context, the EM

“organization” is the entire community of professionals with whom the emergency manager works

during emergency planning, preparedness, response and recovery. This community includes

immediate organizational staff, governmental peers and partners, and the network of public and

private sector people and organizations that are engaged in supporting EM efforts. The goal of

Advanced III is to provide students with the tools needed to be able to reach out to others to solve

large, complex problems.

Participants will be varied in their skills. For example, an individual may be highly skilled at

community outreach, but poor at building organizational support. A goal of course 3 is to approach

these capabilities as skills that can be developed, and these skills will be honed in the exercises.

The EM “organization” is redefined in Advanced III as including not just the members of one’s own

agency, but also “anyone with whom one works during emergency planning and emergency

response,” i.e., “one’s network of colleagues and the people served.” While every jurisdiction’s

definition of its organization is going to be different, the core competencies of EM professionals

are ways to explore the issues that are common to organizations. Public advocacy and cultural

competence are also addressed in Advanced III.

Selection Criteria: Participants are only admitted to the four course Academy series through the

annual Advanced Academy selection process conducted in June each year. For more details, visit

the EMPP Advanced Academy web page at http://training.fema.gov/empp/advanced.aspx .

ACE: Level: Upper Division

ACE: Credit Hours: 3

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Demonstrate a continued understanding of the cross-cuttingEM concepts from E0451, and

E0452and apply during this course.

Demonstrate an understanding of the followingEM concepts: organizational management;

decision-making and problem-solving; collaboration and communication; public

communications; change communications; resource management; planning; and situational

awareness, intelligence, and information.

Based on work in E0541, Supervising in a Temporary Workplace, continue to build and refine

ResearchProject thesis.

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Advanced III: Contemporary Issues in the Emergency Management

Organization E0453

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential Duration (in Hours): 35.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 3.5 Duration (in Days): 5.0

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Other Prerequisites: 

Three or more years in an Emergency Managementrole or position.Application Selection

Criteria:Applications will be evaluated based on recommended prerequisites to include:· At least

three (3) years in an EM position· Project and working group in EM· Substantial continuing service

commitment· Whole community representation

Primary Core Capability: 

Operational Coordination

Mission Area(s): 

Common

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

Course Active?: Yes

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Course Description: 

E0454, Advanced IV: Advanced Concepts and Policy in the EM Profession, is the fourth and final

course of the National Emergency Management Advanced Academy curriculum. The goal of

Advanced IV is to provide EM professionals with critical skills that are needed to engage the

challenges associated with the broader regional, national and international EM community.

Advanced IV is designed to provide participants with an understanding of these broader issues

and the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skill gained through the previous three courses

and the research project work to the broader strategic EM arena.

Selection Criteria: Participants are only admitted to the four course Academy series through the

annual Advanced Academy selection process conducted in June each year. For more details, visit

the EMPP Advanced Academy web page at http://training.fema.gov/empp/advanced.aspx .

ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate

ACE: Credit Hours: 2

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Demonstrate a continued understanding of the cross-cuttingEM concepts from E0451, E0452,and

E0453,and apply during this course.

Other Prerequisites: 

Three or more years in an Emergency Management role or position.Application Selection

Criteria:Applications will be evaluated based on recommended prerequisites to include:· At least

three (3) years in an EMposition· Project and working group in EM· Substantial continuing service

commitment· Whole community representation

Primary Core Capability: 

Operational Coordination

Mission Area(s): 

Common

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

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Advanced IV: Advanced Concepts and Policy in the EM Profession E0454

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential Duration (in Hours): 35.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 3.5 Duration (in Days): 5.0

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Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

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This course trains Surge Capacity Force Specialists to expeditiously augment the FEMA disaster

workforce as qualified employees, as described in the Post-Katrina Emergency Management

Reform Act of 2006, Public Law 109–295, Section 624.

Selection Criteria: Non-emergency FEMA staff who have been pre-identified to serve as Surge

Capacity Force Surge Specialists during periods of extreme disaster activity.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe DHS Surge Capacity Force history and purpose.

Discuss effective interpersonal, customer service, teamwork, and problem-solving skills in

classroom exercises as they relate to the role of a Surge Capacity Force Surge Specialist.

Discuss the roles and responsibilities of the Surge Capacity Force Surge Specialist.

Apply Surge Capacity Force concepts in related activities.

Primary Core Capability: 

Operational Coordination

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Recover

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

Course Active?: Yes

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FEMA Incident Workforce Academy Surge Capacity Force Surge

Specialist Training E0463

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential Duration (in Hours): 32.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 3.2 Duration (in Days): 4.0

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Course Description: 

Surge Capacity Force (SCF) Staging Areas are activated during periods of intense disaster activity

or multiple events during which FEMA’s response capabilities, heavily dependent upon manpower,

are severely stressed. In order to ensure FEMA’s ability to support disaster response and recovery

efforts, the Agency may activate pre-identified, non-emergency FEMA staff (Surge Capacity Force

Personnel). Pre-designated SCF Staging Areas are established to register, train, and deploy the

Surge Capacity Force. The goal of this course is to teach the successful transport, in-processing,

training, and out-processing of all identified Tiered personnel.

Selection Criteria: Participants in this course will be SCF members and specialists.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Understand the staging process that will enable them to complete their mission.

Primary Core Capability: 

Operational Coordination

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

Course Active?: Yes

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Surge Capacity Staging Training E0469

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential Duration (in Hours): 14.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 1.4 Duration (in Days): 2.0

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Course Description: 

During a disaster, FEMA’s response operations must effectively acquire and distribute resources.

In order to ensure FEMA’s ability to support disaster response and recovery efforts, the Agency

may activate pre-identified, non-emergency Department of Homeland Security (DHS) component

agencies’ employees as Surge Capacity Force Personnel. This course provides participants with

the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to function as a Surge Capacity Force Liaison with DHS

agencies.

Selection Criteria: Must have completed Automated Deployment Database Surge Capacity Force

Training, E0463, Surge Capacity Force Surge Specialist Training, and be at the invitation of the

Readiness Unit Branch Chief.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Function as a Surge Capacity Force Liaison with DHS agencies.

Prerequisite(s): 

E0463: FEMA Incident Workforce Academy Surge Capacity Force Surge Specialist Training

IS0100.c: An Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS 100 

IS0200.c: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response

IS0700.b: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System 

IS0800.c: National Response Framework, An Introduction

Primary Core Capability: 

N/A - None

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Recover

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

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Surge Liaison Training E0470

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential Duration (in Hours): 14.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 1.4 Duration (in Days): 2.0

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Course Description: 

This course introduces the skills and planning considerations required to manage large numbers

of people who are not affiliated with an experienced relief organization, but who want to help in

disasters. These helpers or “spontaneous volunteers” are generally well motivated and sincerely

want to help, but if their efforts and resources are not coordinated effectively, they could be

counterproductive, wasteful, and often place a strain on the disaster area.

Selection Criteria: Emergency managers and voluntary organizations responsible for the

management of spontaneous volunteers

CECs: 7

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Identify issues and challenges in the management of spontaneous volunteers.

Identify the elements of a spontaneous Volunteer Management Plan.

Identify best practices for the management of spontaneous volunteers in disasters.

Develop and implement a spontaneous Volunteer Management Plan.

Explain the role of the Volunteer Reception Center (VRC) and virtual VRC in the transition from

response to recovery.

Other Prerequisites: 

Recommended: All course participants should be familiar with their own state and local

government Emergency Operations Plan Annex, if one exists, on the use of spontaneous

volunteers and volunteers affiliated with relief organizations. In addition, the individuals should

have a working knowledge of the Incident Command and National Incident Management Systems

(IS 0100.b, Introduction to the Incident Command System; IS 0200.b, Incident Command System

for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents; IS 0700.a, National Incident Management

System, An Introduction; and IS 0800.b, National Response Framework, An Introduction).

Primary Core Capability: 

Planning

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Operational Coordination

Mission Area(s): 

Common

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

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Management of Spontaneous Volunteers in Disasters E0489

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Residential Duration (in Hours): 7.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.7 Duration (in Days): 1.0

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Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

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Course Description: 

The purpose of the Train-the-Trainer for E/G/L0505 (Religious and Cultural Literacy and

Competency) course is to provide a sound and consistent basis for training instructors on how to

provide students with religious/cultural literacy and competency in disasters.

Selection Criteria: Successful completion ofthe IS0505 or Flexible Delivery IS0505 course, and

preferably should have a background in both emergency management and religious and cultural

literacy.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Present course content as a subject matter expert.

Use effective instructional practices to engage the learner.

Facilitate rich discussion and engaging activities to enable learning.

Integrate peer and instructor feedback to improve training skills.

Other Prerequisites: 

IS0505 or Flexible Delivery IS0505

Primary Core Capability: 

Community Resilience

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Economic Recovery

Health and Social Services

Mass Care Services

Natural and Cultural Resources

Public Health, Healthcare, and Emergency Medical Services

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Recover

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

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Religious and Cultural Literacy and Competency in Disaster Train the

Trainer E0506

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential Duration (in Hours): 6.5

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.7 Duration (in Days): 1.0

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Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

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Course Description: 

This course is designed to provide participants with the tools and hands-on experience necessary

to develop continuity exercises for their organization. This course begins by explaining the unique

aspects of continuity exercise design. The course also provides instruction on how to develop a

continuity exercise and allows participants to use what they learn to create continuity exercises in

class.

Selection Criteria: Participation is open to Federal, state, local, territorial, and tribal government

employees responsible for Continuity of Operations Programs, planning, and planning continuity

exercises. This also includes information technology (IT) managers, training and exercise

managers and planners, security managers, and emergency managers.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain the viable elements and phases of continuity.

Apply the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) methodology to

develop continuity exercises.

Explain the key aspects of designing a continuity exercise.

Design continuity exercises.

Create continuity exercise documents.

Other Prerequisites: 

Recommended: IS0546.a, Continuity of Operations Awareness; IS0547.a, Introduction to

Continuity of Operations; E0550, Continuity of Operations Planning, or IS0524, Continuity of

Operations Planner’s Workshop; E0548, Continuity of Operations Planning Program Manager

Train-the-Trainer Course; or IS0548, Continuity of Operations Program Manager

Primary Core Capability: 

Planning

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Recover

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

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Continuity Exercise Design E0547

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential Duration (in Hours): 18.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 1.8 Duration (in Days): 3.0

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POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

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Course Description: 

The purpose of this course is to provide continuity training for Program Managers at the Federal,

state, territorial, tribal, and local levels of government. It is critical that Continuity Managers

understand their role, responsibilities, and resources available to help them develop a viable

continuity capability for their organization.

Selection Criteria: Participation is open to Federal, State, Local, Territorial, and Tribal government

employees responsible for Continuity of Operations (COOP) planning or managing a COOP

Program.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Define Continuity of Operations.

Explain the benefits of a viable continuity program.

Identify the roles and responsibilities of key personnel.

Identify essential elements of a viable continuity program.

Identify continuity processes, resources, and tasks necessary to implement and manage a

successful COOP program.

Other Prerequisites: 

Participants must have knowledge of COOP Programs and the Federal Continuity Directives 1 and

2.Recommended: IS0547.a, Introduction to Continuity of Operations

Primary Core Capability: 

Planning

Mission Area(s): 

Protect

Respond

Recover

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

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Continuity of Operations Planning Program Manager Course E0548

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential Duration (in Hours): 15.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 1.5 Duration (in Days): 2.0

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https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

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Course Description: 

This course is based on the guidance to the Federal Executive Branch departments and agencies

for developing Continuity of Operations (COOP) Plans and Programs. COOP Plans facilitate the

performance of essential functions during any situation which may disrupt normal operations. This

course provides the skills and knowledge to improve the overall quality and workability of COOP

Plans.

Selection Criteria: Participation is open to Federal, State, Local, Territorial, and Tribal government

employees responsible for Continuity of Operations (COOP) planning or managing a COOP

Program.

CECs: 12

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain the importance of continuity planning and identify tools and processes for reviewing,

assessing, and evaluating continuity plans.

Identify roles and responsibilities of the continuity planning team.

Describe how to conduct a risk assessment, Business Process Analysis (BPA), and a Business

Impact Analysis (BIA).

Describe the essential function identification process.

Identify continuity strategies to mitigate organizational risks.

Identify planning considerations and a methodology for developing a continuity plan.

Review the benefits of conducting Test, Training, and Exercise (TT&E) activities.

Identify plan maintenance and distribution activities.

Demonstrate knowledge of key concepts and strategies for developing, implementing, and

updating a continuity plan that adheres to requirements and guidance by passing the final exam

with at least a 70%.

Other Prerequisites: 

IS0547.a, Introduction to Continuity of Operations; or E0548, Continuity of Operations Planning

Program Manager Train-the-Trainer CourseRecommended: IS0235.b, Emergency Planning

Primary Core Capability: 

Planning

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Economic Recovery

Infrastructure Systems

Long-term Vulnerability Reduction

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Continuity of Operations Planning E0550

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential Duration (in Hours): 12.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 1.2 Duration (in Days): 2.0

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Threats and Hazard Identification

Mission Area(s): 

Protect

Recover

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

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Course Description: 

This course is based on the guidance to the Federal Executive Branch departments and agencies

for developing Continuity of Operations (COOP) Plans and Programs. The purpose of the Resilient

Accord Workshop is to increase Federal department and agency, state, local, territorial, and tribal

jurisdictional continuity of operations awareness and discuss how to execute continuity operations

resulting from a cyber security event.

Selection Criteria: Participation is open to Federal, state, local, territorial, and tribal government

employees responsible for managing a Continuity of Operations Program.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Define the importance of an increased organizational awareness of incorporating cyber security

into continuity planning.

Discuss how critical essential functions will continue through a cyber-security emergency and

the planning required to perform those functions.

Review the essential elements of a viable continuity capability.

Identify solutions or alternative actions to challenges, gaps, or vulnerabilities in organizational

continuity plans and procedures.

Other Prerequisites: 

Recommended: IS0546.a, Continuity of Operations Awareness; IS0524, Continuity of Operations

Planner’s Workshop; or E/L0550, Continuity of Operations Planning

Primary Core Capability: 

Cybersecurity

Mission Area(s): 

Protect

Respond

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

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Resilient Accord Cyber Security Planning Workshop E0553

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential Duration (in Hours): 6.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.6 Duration (in Days): 1.0

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This course is based on the guidance to the Federal Executive Branch departments and agencies

for developing Continuity of Operations (COOP) Plans and Programs. The goal of the Determined

Accord tabletop exercise is to assist in increasing a department or agency’s continuity readiness

for a pandemic event. It also focuses on mitigating vulnerabilities during a continuity influenza

pandemic outbreak and identifying gaps or weaknesses in pandemic planning in the organization

of continuity plans, policies, and procedures.

Selection Criteria: Participation is open to Federal, state, local, territorial, and tribal government

employees responsible for managing a Continuity of Operations Program.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Increase the Federal, state, territorial, tribal, and local government agencies’ awareness of the

requirement to incorporate pandemic considerations and procedures into continuity planning.

Identify special considerations for protecting the safety and health of employees and using

community mitigation measures while maintaining essential government functions and services

during a pandemic outbreak.

Discuss continuity plans and procedures for telework and social distancing during a pandemic

and identify best practices and areas requiring improvement.

Review the essential elements of a viable continuity capability and explore how they correspond

to continuity pandemic planning.

Identify solutions or alternative actions to address challenges, gaps, or weaknesses for

continuity presented during a pandemic event.

Primary Core Capability: 

Planning

Mission Area(s): 

Protect

Respond

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

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Determined Accord Workshop E0554

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential Duration (in Hours): 6.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.6 Duration (in Days): 1.0

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This course is based on the guidance to the Federal Executive Branch departments and agencies

for developing Continuity of Operations (COOP) Plans and Programs. The purpose of the

Guardian Accord Workshop is to increase Federal department and agencies, state, local,

territorial, and tribal jurisdictions’ awareness about the importance of incorporating the specific

risks of terrorism into continuity planning.

Selection Criteria: Participation is open to Federal, state, local, territorial, and tribal government

employees responsible for managing a Continuity of Operations Program.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Increase awareness of the sources, methods, and targets of terrorism.

Explore the unique implications of a terrorist event on continuity programs and the ability to

continue essential functions.

Provide a forum to identify and correct gaps or vulnerabilities in organizational continuity plans

and procedures.

Primary Core Capability: 

Threats and Hazard Identification

Mission Area(s): 

Protect

Respond

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

Course Active?: Yes

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Guardian Accord Terrorism-Based Planning Workshop E0556

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential Duration (in Hours): 6.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.6 Duration (in Days): 1.0

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Course Description: 

This course is based on the guidance to the Federal Executive Branch departments and agencies

for developing Continuity of Operations (COOP) Plans and Programs. The Mission Essential

Functions Workshop is to assist Federal, state, local, territorial, and tribal levels of government

continuity personnel to develop essential functions to support continuity of essential operations

during and following a significant disruption to normal operations and reconstitution.

Selection Criteria: Participation is open to Federal, state, local, territorial, and tribal government

employees responsible for managing a COOP Program.

CECs: 12

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Begin the process to identify essential functions.

Recognize and incorporate all the key elements of a viable continuity capability into an outline

for their continuity plan.

Identify mission essential functions.

Identify essential supporting activities.

Recognize factors that affect plan maintenance and distribution strategies based upon factors

identified through best practices, requirements, and guidance.

Conduct a business process analysis.

Conduct a business impact analysis.

Develop a mitigation strategy to reduce risk.

Primary Core Capability: 

Risk and Disaster Resilience Assessment

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Planning

Mission Area(s): 

Protect

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

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Mission Essential Functions Workshop (Continuity Guidance) E0557

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential Duration (in Hours): 12.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 1.2 Duration (in Days): 2.0

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This 4-day course will provide tribal representatives with the information and strategies to develop

or improve emergency management programs and systems within their tribal community. The

course promotes the integration of all aspects of emergency management—from preparedness,

response, recovery, and mitigation—into the planning process. The course will provide the

knowledge and skills needed to improve the overall response to emergencies regardless of

hazard, size, or complexity, and improve the sustainability of their tribal community and better

protect tribal citizens, lands, culture, and sovereignty.

Selection Criteria: The target audience for this course includes, but may not be limited to:

Tribal personnel who are responsible for overseeing the emergency planning and emergency

management processes.

Tribal personnel who may be assigned to a leadership or support position in emergency

management or operations.

Tribal council members, tribal leaders, and others who are responsible for the safety and

security of the tribal population.

The course will be limited to federally or state-recognized tribal government representatives.

Exceptions are authorized by the Course Manager only.

CECs: 12

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe the legal and financial responsibilities for emergency planning and management.

Identify each emergency management phase and describe the tasks that are appropriate for

each phase.

Describe how each emergency management phase fits into the emergency planning process.

Conduct a hazard analysis to quantify the risk to the tribe from the most common hazards.

List critical capabilities required to minimize the risk to tribal members from identified hazards.

Develop a list of areas in their emergency management systems that require updating based on

the information and strategies.

Other Prerequisites: 

Recommended: IS0100.b, Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS 100; IS0200.b,

Incident Command System for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents; IS0700.a, National

Incident Management System, An Introduction; and IS0800.b, National Response Framework, An

Introduction

Primary Core Capability: 

Planning

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Emergency Management Framework for Tribal Governments E0580

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential Duration (in Hours): 24.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 2.4 Duration (in Days): 4.0

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Respond

Recover

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

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Course Description: 

This 4-day course will provide tribal representatives with the information, skills, and strategies to

improve overall emergency operations and make tribal governments more capable and selfsufficient during emergency operations. The course also promotes the integration of emergency

operations across all functional lines in order to enhance the tribes’ overall response for all

emergencies, regardless of hazard, size, or complexity.

Selection Criteria: The target audience for this course includes, but may not be limited to:

Tribal personnel who are responsible for overseeing the emergency planning and emergency

management processes.

Tribal personnel who may be assigned to a leadership or support position in emergency

management or operations.

Tribal council members, tribal leaders, and others who are responsible for the safety and

security of the tribal population.

The course will be limited to federally or state-recognized tribal government representatives.

Exceptions are authorized by the Course Manager only.

CECs: 12

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe the advantages of developing and implementing an integrated emergency

management and operations program.

Describe operational activities for each phase of emergency management.

Identify the key players in each operational activity and the role that each would have.

Explain the process for implementing critical operational components of the Emergency

Operations Plan (EOP).

List the principles of the Incident Command System (ICS) and give one example of how each is

applied.

Describe the NIMS standard for resource management.

Prerequisite(s): 

E0580: Emergency Management Framework for Tribal Governments

Other Prerequisites: 

Recommended: IS0100.b, Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS 100; IS0200.b,

Incident Command System for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents; IS0700.a, National

Incident Management System, An Introduction; and IS0800.b, National Response Framework, An

Introduction

Primary Core Capability: 

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Emergency Operations for Tribal Governments E0581

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential Duration (in Hours): 24.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 2.4 Duration (in Days): 4.0

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Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Recover

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Emergency Medical Services

Fire Service

Governmental Administrative

Law Enforcement

Public Health

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

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Course Description: 

This 4-day course will provide tribal representatives with an understanding of mitigation

opportunities and techniques, examples of mitigation success stories to reduce future losses from

natural or other hazards, and an overview of available FEMA mitigation programs. Primary

emphasis is on helping tribal emergency managers and planners recognize a successful planning

process, identify planning team members, identify mitigation planning requirements and effective

mitigation opportunities to improve the sustainability of their tribal community, and better protect

tribal citizens, lands, culture, and sovereignty.

Selection Criteria: Tribal representatives involved in emergency management, planning, economic

development, and tribal leaders/elected officials. The course will be limited to federally or staterecognized tribal government representatives. Exceptions are authorized by the Course Manager

only.

CECs: 12

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Identify and organize technical experts and mitigation stakeholders to participate in the

mitigation planning process.

Identify hazards that pose a threat to the tribe and determine the probable degree of damage

from each.

Develop a tribal mitigation plan that prioritizes hazards and identifies, evaluates, and prioritizes

mitigation actions and activities.

Prepare an implementation strategy, implement the mitigation plan, and monitor its

effectiveness over time.

Prerequisite(s): 

E0580: Emergency Management Framework for Tribal Governments

Other Prerequisites: 

Recommended: E0581, Emergency Operations for Tribal Governments

Primary Core Capability: 

Planning

Mission Area(s): 

Recover

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

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Mitigation for Tribal Governments E0582

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential Duration (in Hours): 24.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 2.4 Duration (in Days): 4.0

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Emergency Management

Emergency Medical Services

Fire Service

Governmental Administrative

Law Enforcement

Public Health

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

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Course Description: 

This course provides Surge Capacity Force Volunteers from other Federal agencies the general

knowledge needed to work effectively in the FEMA disaster workplace.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Have the general knowledge of the FEMA organizational structure, programs, and procedures

needed to perform in a FEMA disaster workplace environment.

Primary Core Capability: 

Operational Coordination

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Mission Area(s): 

Protect

Respond

Recover

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

Course Active?: Yes

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FEMA Incident Workforce Academy (FIWA) Surge Capacity Force E0596

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Residential Duration (in Hours): 21.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 2.1 Duration (in Days): 3.0

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Course Description: 

EMI, partnering with our Nation's best and brightest, will convey cutting edge models and

approaches to the core competencies areas of systems thinking for emergency managment,

leading complex systems, methodologies to take ideas from inception to innovation, net centric

visioning and designing, presenting for impact. The course is highly interactive and includes

relevant case studies and realistic simulation exercises for emergency mangment executives.

Selection Criteria: Formal acceptance into the Executive Academy is required.

CECs: 12

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Lead and coordinate across jurisdictions, agencies, public, non-profit, and private sectors in

order to significantly enhance the ability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover

from, and mitigate all hazards using the Whole Community systems approach.

Shape emergency management policy, decision-making, and execution by providing subject

matter expertise and other specialized advice and analysis to those higher in the chain of

command.

Hone individual executive critical thinking, understand and practice approaches for effective

innovation implementation and presentation for impact reports.

Assess unique challenges facing the emergency response system to enhance situational

awareness during an emergency.

Understand one’s reactions to an emergency and that of other people in order to effectively

manage the fast-changing, emotionally charged situations in a major crisis and direct oneself

and others toward meaningful response activity.

Identify and assess complex relationships among organizations with competing interests and

develop policies, strategies, and processes to resolve disputes and better coordinate mutually

interdependent activities.

Apply different levels of “connectivity” (integrated, parallel, and competitive) and models such as

the meta-leadership model to enhance organizational and inter organizational performance.

Other Prerequisites: 

Acceptance into the National Emergency Management Executive Academy

Primary Core Capability: 

N/A - None

Mission Area(s): 

Common

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Examining Emergency Management Policy and Doctrine E0680

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Residential Duration (in Hours): 32.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 3.2 Duration (in Days): 4.0

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Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

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Course Description: 

This course provides the emergency management leader current research and experiencial

activities to refine the competency areas of critical thinking, applying decision making models and

theory, continuous learning, emergency managment ethics, conflict management, leadership and

collaboration and social intelligence. Participants to further develop critical thinking skills and novel

problem-solving techniques when dealing with the complexity and pressures that are associated

with emergency management executive-level decision-making, specifically applying these

competency areas to the program final project.

Selection Criteria: Formal acceptance into the Executive Academy is required.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Apply emergency management historical knowledge to better build, sustain, and improve the

capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.

Leverage knowledge of economic factors, demographic drivers, political considerations, and

emerging issues to shape emergency management policy and decision-making.

Assess and apply societal factors, including sociology and social responsibility, when

developing emergency management policies and strategies for disaster preparedness,

mitigation, protection, response, and recovery.

Establish communication strategies for developing and maintaining high-value partnerships

across disciplines and sectors.

Evaluate and apply concepts of complexity and strategy to address disasters and disaster

preparedness.

Other Prerequisites: 

Acceptance into the National Emergency Management Executive Academy

Primary Core Capability: 

N/A - None

Mission Area(s): 

Common

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

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Leading Complex Systems E0682

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Residential Duration (in Hours): 32.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 3.2 Duration (in Days): 4.0

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Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

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Course Description: 

This course will focus on the tools and techniques for understanding and managing emergencies

and disasters by examining the executive level competencies areas of disaster risk management,

scientific, geographic and sociocultural considerations and emerging technology application and

adoption. In addition, work on the capstone project will continue and project teams will brief the

cohort on their progress.

Selection Criteria: Formal acceptance into the Executive Academy is required.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Understand risk analysis, decision-making theory and application.

Understand the special requirements of infrequent, cascading, ill-characterized, long-lived, and

escalating events.

Recognize ways to improve popular perceptions of risk and influence public behavior during

hazard crises.

Describe how science/technology is communicated and interpreted within the scientific

community.

Describe how emergency management executives can leverage science and technology to

prepare for, prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from the threats and

hazards that pose the greatest risks.

Identify, prioritize, engage, and use scientific and technology resources to enhance policy and

decision-making in all key emergency management mission areas.

Apply scientific and predictive modeling, data collection and analysis techniques, and

technology to policy and decision-making.

Tailor science and technology-based messaging to various segments of the Whole Community.

Interpret and communicate science and technology information in a way that effectively informs

and influences senior officials and other decision makers at the Federal, state, local, tribal, and

global levels.

Prerequisite(s): 

E0680: Examining Emergency Management Policy and Doctrine 

E0682: Leading Complex Systems 

Other Prerequisites: 

Acceptance into the National Emergency Management Executive Academy

Primary Core Capability: 

Planning

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

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Interpreting the Contemporary Emergency Management Environment E0684

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Residential Duration (in Hours): 29.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 2.9 Duration (in Days): 4.0

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Mission Area(s): 

Protect

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

Course Active?: Yes

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Course Description: 

This course will cover the executive level core competencies of facilitating community risk

ownership, civics/governance considerations, political skills and influence skills. Management and

leadership behaviors, including policy and strategy-level decisionmaking, are emphasized

throughout the week. Final culminating academy projects will be presented during this final course

to high-level emergency management and/or homeland security officials.

Selection Criteria: Formal acceptance into the Executive Academy is required.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Lead and coordinate using a Whole Community emergency management approach towards

risk management.

Establish, maintain, interpret, and apply situational awareness in political situations and

effectively exercise influence.

Manage emotionally charged situations.

Implement effective strategies for leading up, down, and across organizational boundaries.

Apply critical thinking, innovation, and adaptive strategies to solve problems as demonstrated in

final academy project product and presentation.

Prerequisite(s): 

E0680: Examining Emergency Management Policy and Doctrine 

E0682: Leading Complex Systems 

E0684: Interpreting the Contemporary Emergency Management Environment 

Other Prerequisites: 

Acceptance into the National Emergency Management Executive Academy

Primary Core Capability: 

Planning

Mission Area(s): 

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

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Creating the Emergency Management Stakeholder Community E0686

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Residential Duration (in Hours): 32.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 3.2 Duration (in Days): 4.0

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Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

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Course Description: 

This course is designed for FEMA grantees and sub-grantees. It includes discussion and activities

to improve the ability of FEMA grantees to administer Federal grant funding.

Selection Criteria: Participants must be FEMA grantees or sub-grantees ONLY. Invitations and

course announcements are sent to grantees directly from the Grants Programs Directorate.

NOTE: NO STIPEND OR TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT WILL BE PROVIDED FOR THIS

COURSE. Students must be grant recipients, and are allowed to use Management and

Administrative (M&A) grant funds for training with approval from Program Analyst (Headquarters

or Region).

CECs: 12

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Improve collaboration across disciplines to integrate grants management functions.

Review applicable cost principles and navigate and apply the FEMA Code of Federal

Regulations and FEMA Information Bulletins.

Apply sound business practices to increase efficiency and meet grants management priorities.

Develop or revise policies, procedures, and practices in critical areas of grants management.

Prepare for Federal monitoring and conduct sub-grantee monitoring.

Other Prerequisites: 

Participants must be FEMA grantees or sub-grantees.

Primary Core Capability: 

Long-term Vulnerability Reduction

Mission Area(s): 

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

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Fundamentals of Grants Management E0705

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential Duration (in Hours): 24.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 2.4 Duration (in Days): 3.0

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https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

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Course Description: 

The E/L0912 Community-Specific IEMCs are written to reflect the current threats and hazards

facing the jurisdiction, and the organizations included in the jurisdiction’s emergency plans.

Because the course is designed for whole communities, participation is not available for openenrollment of invidual applicants. Participants are immersed in practical applications which support

the preparedness of state and local governments to respond to an attack in the United States,

similar to those carried out by well-armed, well-trained, and highly motivated individuals assaulting

soft targets in the United States and around the world.

The IEMC supports the development of Core Capabilities and achievement of the National

Preparedness Goal. Exercises are built to test the jurisdiction’s planned approach to specific

hazards and to surface issues for which the IEMC participants may need to re-evaluate and

develop corrective action plans.

Using current information on evolving terrorist tactics and procedures, an attack scenario is

developed for the city and its surrounding jurisdictions’ plans and response capabilities. The

scenario is designed to overwhelm the city’s resources and forms the basis for discussions

throughout the course.

Participants will review existing preparedness, response, and interdiction plans, policies, and

procedures related to a complex coordinated attack and identify gaps in plans, operational

capabilities, response resources, and authorities; best practices and lessons learned will be

shared from a variety of current events around the world.

Selection Criteria: By Invitation

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Review existing preparedness, response, and interdiction plans, policies, and procedures

related to a complex terrorist attack.

Identify gaps in plans, operational capabilities, response resources, and authorities.

Identify Federal, state, and local resources—including grants, training, exercises, and technical

assistance—available to address potential gaps in capabilities.

Improve situational awareness, recognize best practices, and encourage information sharing

among all stakeholders in the event of a complex terrorist attack.

Examine healthcare system and clinical challenges unique to a complex terrorist attack

employing small arms and explosives.

Examine the roles of the community and bystanders in a complex terrorist attack.

Discuss a framework for immediate medical management of wounded in, or near, an attack site.

Identify and share best practices and lessons learned from case studies in medical

preparedness and response.

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IEMC: Preparing the Whole Community for a Complex Coordinated

Attack E0912

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential Duration (in Hours): 28.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 2.8 Duration (in Days): 4.0

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Other Prerequisites: 

Recommended: IS0100.b, Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS 100; IS0200.b,

Incident Command System for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents; IS0700.a, National

Incident Management System, An Introduction; and IS0775, Emergency Operations Center

Management and Operations

Primary Core Capability: 

Operational Coordination

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Fatality Management Services

Forensics and Attribution

Infrastructure Systems

Intelligence and Information Sharing

Interdiction and Disruption

Mass Care Services

On-scene Security, Protection, and Law Enforcement

Operational Communications

Physical Protective Measures

Public Health, Healthcare, and Emergency Medical Services

Public Information and Warning

Situational Assessment

Mission Area(s): 

Prevent

Respond

Recover

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

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Course Description: 

Community-Specific IEMCs place emphasis on a specific jurisdiction’s risks, response capability,

Core Capabilities, and short-term recovery issues. They are tailored to fit the jurisdictions and are

based on a selected hazard scenario. Course methodologies include classroom instruction, group

planning sessions, and exercises that allow for structured decision-making in a learning

environment. A key outcome of this IEMC is to provide participants with the awareness and skills

to carry out emergency plans, policies, and procedures related to disaster response and assist

with making the transition from response activities to short-term recovery.

CECs: 12

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Analyze community emergency plans, policies, and procedures.

Identify additional planning needs.

Clarify roles and responsibilities.

Improve teams and coordination.

Improve response/recovery capabilities.

Other Prerequisites: 

Recommended: IS0100.b, Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS 100; IS0200.b,

Incident Command System for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents; IS0700.a, National

Incident Management System, An Introduction; and IS0775, Emergency Operations Center

Management and Operations

Primary Core Capability: 

N/A - None

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Recover

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Emergency Medical Services

Fire Service

Governmental Administrative

Law Enforcement

Public Health

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IEMC/Community-Specific E0930

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential Duration (in Hours): 32.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 3.2 Duration (in Days): 4.0

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Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

Course Active?: Yes

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Course Description: 

Situational Awareness (SA) and Common Operating Picture (COP) support the Communications

and Information Management Component of the National Incident Management System. This

intermediate-level course on SA and COP is designed to improve the skills, knowledge, and

capabilities of individuals and organizations involved in domestic emergency preparedness,

response, and recovery.

Selection Criteria: Emergency management professionals who deal with SA and COP

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Define SA and COP and the relationship between the two.

Explain how SA and COP contributes to effective incident management and decision-making.

Develop or contribute to plans, procedures, or processes supporting SA and COP in their own

operating environment.

Understand the impact of current and emerging technologies on SA and COP.

Prerequisite(s): 

IS0100.c: An Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS 100 

IS0200.c: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response

IS0700.b: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System 

Primary Core Capability: 

Intelligence and Information Sharing

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Planning

Mission Area(s): 

Common

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

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Situational Awareness and Common Operating Picture E0948

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential, Indirect Duration (in Hours): 27.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 2.7 Duration (in Days): 4.0

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https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

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Course Description: 

The NIMS ICS All-Hazards Position Specific (AHPS) Train the Trainer (TtT) course is designed to

assist the student in his or her preparation to function effectively as under the NIMS/Incident

Command System.

Personnel selected to serve as instructors for this course will teach in the field to personnel

representing the Nation¿s First Responders and allied professions from various Federal, state,

and local organizations.

The audience for the course includes people functioning within the environment of an Incident

Management Team (IMT) as fully qualified and have a significant instructional delivery

background.

The use of qualified, knowledgeable, and experienced instructors is an important aspect in the

successful delivery of AHPS training. The learning experience is heightened when the instructors

have real-world experience and have served in the capacity for which they are providing

instruction. This experience should include service on a variety of incidents during major

operations, planned events, and/or full scale Homeland Security Exercise Evaluation (HSEEP)

compliant exercises as determined by the local authority having jurisdiction (AHJ).

Selection Criteria: 

Endorsement from the State Training Officer or equivalent is required for State, Territorial, Tribal

and Local applicants to attend this Train-the-Trainer course. This is required because the State or

equivalent AHJ determines who meets their instructor qualification standards.

All applicants for admission into the All-Hazards Position-Specific (AHPS) Train-the-Trainer (TtT)

program must:

Have completed the course they desire to teach prior to applying for acceptance into the Trainthe-Trainer program

Be a fully qualified COML; completed Position Task Book (PTB)

Have documented experience serving as a COML on Type 3, Type 2 or Type 1 AHIMT(S)

ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate

ACE: Credit Hours: 2

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Teach the All-Hazards Position-Specific Communications Unit Leader course through the use of

lecture, interactive discussion, guided exercises and activities, and practice student teaching.

Review and conduct an exploration of the objectives of the E/L0969 course. The objectives of

the course are to:

EMI

NIMS ICS All-Hazards Communications Unit Leader Train-the-Trainer E0949

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential Duration (in Hours): 21.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 2.1 Duration (in Days): 3.0

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Explain the background of ICS training development.

Identify key requirements and elements within the NIMS. Training Program that relate to AHPS

training courses.

Identify appropriate instructional techniques for the delivery of ICS curricula and facilitation of

course activities.

Identify critical teaching points, participant challenges, and desired outputs for each of the ICS

training courses.

Explain how to coordinate and execute course deliveries.

Other Prerequisites: 

Endorsement from the State Training Officer or equivalent is required for State, Territorial, Tribal

and Local applicants to attend this Train-the-Trainer course.Completion of the E/L0969 and:The

most current versions of:IS 100: Incident Command System (ICS), An IntroductionIS 200: ICS for

Single Resource and Initial Action IncidentsE/L/G 300: Intermediate Incident Command System for

Expanding Incidents (ICS 300)E/L/G 400: Advanced Incident Command System for Command

and General Staff - Complex Incidents (ICS 400)IS 700: National Incident Management System

(NIMS), An IntroductionIS 800: National Response Framework (NRF)In conjunction with the above

requirements, instructor candidates must also provide documentation that demonstrates

successful completion of formal adult education and/or instructor training to include at least one of

the following or its equivalent:- National Fire Academy¿s (NFA) Educational Methodology courseNational Wildfire Coordinating Group¿s (NWCG) Facilitative Instructor (M-410) course- Center for

Domestic Preparedness (CDP) Instructor Training Certification Course- Equivalents (i.e. FEMA

E/L0141, Instructional Presentation and Evaluation Skills, Total Army Instructor Training Course

(TAITC); Small Group Instructor Training Course (SGITC); G265 Basic Instructional Skills course,

etc.)- State Certified Level II or higher Fire, Rescue, and/or EMS Instructor (NFPA 1041 ¿ Level

II)- State Certified Teaching Certificate- Advanced degree in education, educational psychology,

technical education, or a related programRecommended:National Wildland Coordinating Group

(NWCG) S-420 or S-520Integrated Emergency Management Course (IEMC)National Association

of State Foresters (NASF) Complex Incident Management Course (CIMC)National Fire Academy

(NFA) Command &Control or Command &Control of Natural and Manmade Disasters coursesNFA

O-337, Command &General Staff courseNFA O-305, All-Hazards Incident Management Team

course; U.S. Fire AdministrationNFA O-337, Command &General Staff Functions for Local

Incident Management Team (US Fire Academy)

Primary Core Capability: 

Operational Coordination

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Operational Communications

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Recover

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

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POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

Course Active?: Yes

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Course Description: 

This course provides local- and state-level emergency responders with a robust understanding of

the duties, responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective Incident Commander (IC) on an AllHazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT). These responsibilities fall into two categories: 1)

responding to the incident and command needs of the incident, and 2) effectively fulfilling the

position responsibilities of an IC on an All-Hazards ICS IMT. Exercises, simulations, discussions,

and a final exam enable participants to process and apply their new knowledge.

Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS All-Hazards training should be completed by personnel who are

regularly assigned to Functional, Support, or Unit Leader positions on Type 3 or 4 AHIMTs, or by

those persons who desire to seek credentials/certification in those positions.

ACE: Level: Upper Division

ACE: Credit Hours: 2

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Demonstrate, through exercises and a final exam, an understanding of the duties, responsibilities,

and capabilities of an effective Incident Commander.

Other Prerequisites: 

IS 100: Incident Command System (ICS), An IntroductionIS 200: ICS for Single Resource and

Initial Action IncidentsE/L/G 300: Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents

(ICS 300)E/L/G 400: Advanced Incident Command System for Command and General Staff -

Complex Incidents (ICS 400)IS 700: National Incident Management System (NIMS), An

IntroductionIS 800: National Response Framework (NRF)Recommended: O-305 Type 3 AHIMT

Training course (delivered by USFA)

Primary Core Capability: 

Fire Management and Suppression

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Recover

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

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NIMS ICS All-Hazards Incident Commander Course E0950

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential Duration (in Hours): 35.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 3.5 Duration (in Days): 5.0

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NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

Course Active?: Yes

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Course Description: 

This course is designed to assist the student in his or her preparation to function effectively under

the NIMS/Incident Command System.

Personnel selected to serve as instructors for this course will teach in the field to personnel

representing the Nation¿s first responders and allied professions from various Federal, state, and

local organizations.

The audience for the course includes people functioning within the environment of an Incident

Management Team (IMT) as fully qualified and have a significant instructional delivery

background.

The use of qualified, knowledgeable, and experienced instructors is an important aspect in the

successful delivery of AHPS training. The learning experience is heightened when the instructors

have real-world experience and have served in the capacity for which they are providing

instruction. This experience should include service on a variety of incidents during major

operations, planned events, and/or full scale Homeland Security Exercise Evaluation (HSEEP)

compliant exercises as determined by the local authority having jurisdiction (AHJ).

Selection Criteria:

Endorsement from the State Training Officer or equivalent is required for State, Territorial, Tribal

and Local applicants to attend this Train-the-Trainer course. This is required because the State or

equivalent AHJ determines who meets their instructor qualification standards.

All applicants for admission into the All-Hazards Position-Specific (AHPS) Train-the-Trainer (TtT)

program must:

Have completed the course they desire to teach prior to applying for acceptance into the Trainthe-Trainer program

Bea fully qualified IC; completed Position Task Book (PTB)

Have documented experience serving as a IC on Type 3, Type 2 or Type 1 AHIMT(S)

ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate

ACE: Credit Hours: 2

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Teach the All-Hazards Incident Commander course through the use of lecture, interactive

discussion, guided exercises and activities, and practice student teaching.

Other Prerequisites: 

EMI

NIMS ICS All-Hazards Incident Commander Train-the-Trainer E0951

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential Duration (in Hours): 35.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 3.5 Duration (in Days): 5.0

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Endorsement from the State Training Officer or equivalent is required for State, Territorial, Tribal

and Local applicants to attend this Train-the-Trainer course.Completion of the E/L0950 and:The

most current versions of:IS 100: Incident Command System (ICS), An IntroductionIS 200: ICS for

Single Resource and Initial Action IncidentsE/L/G 300: Intermediate Incident Command System for

Expanding Incidents (ICS 300)E/L/G 400: Advanced Incident Command System for Command

and General Staff - Complex Incidents (ICS 400)IS 700: National Incident Management System

(NIMS), An IntroductionIS 800: National Response Framework (NRF)In conjunction with the above

requirements, instructor candidates must also provide documentation that demonstrates

successful completion of formal adult education and/or instructor training to include at least one of

the following or its equivalent:- National Fire Academy¿s (NFA) Educational Methodology courseNational Wildfire Coordinating Group¿s (NWCG) Facilitative Instructor (M-410) course- Center for

Domestic Preparedness (CDP) Instructor Training Certification Course- Equivalents (i.e. FEMA

E/L/0141, Instructional Presentation and Evaluation Skills, Total Army Instructor Training Course

(TAITC); Small Group Instructor Training Course (SGITC); G265 Basic Instructional Skills course,

etc.)- State Certified Level II or higher Fire, Rescue, and/or EMS Instructor (NFPA 1041 ¿ Level

II)- State Certified Teaching Certificate- Advanced degree in education, educational psychology,

technical education, or a related programRecommended:National Wildland Coordinating Group

(NWCG) S-420 or S-520Integrated Emergency Management Course (IEMC)National Association

of State Foresters (NASF) Complex Incident Management Course (CIMC)National Fire Academy

(NFA) Command &Control or Command &Control of Natural and Manmade Disasters coursesNFA

O-337, Command &General Staff courseNFA O-305, All-Hazards Incident Management Team

course; U.S. Fire AdministrationNFA O-337, Command &General Staff Functions for Local

Incident Management Team (US Fire Academy)

Primary Core Capability: 

Planning

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Recover

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

Course Active?: Yes

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Course Description: 

This course is designed for a Public Information Officer (PIO) assigned to an incident as a member

of an All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT) and local IMTs, as well as for the PIO

assigned to an incident as an Assistant PIO in a variety of capacities. This course will help

participants develop a strong set of core PIO skills and the ability to apply them within the context

of an AHIMT. This course is also distinct from other information function courses in that it

combines elements from both the basic and advanced functions to concentrate training on the

fundamental duties and responsibilities of the PIO in an all-hazards environment. The course

material does not assume or require experience as a PIO, but also is not a basic PIO course.

Exercises, simulations, discussions, and a final exam enable participants to process and apply

their new knowledge.

Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS All-Hazards training should be completed by personnel who are

regularly assigned to Functional, Support, or Unit Leader positions on Type 3 or 4 AHIMTs, or by

those persons who desire to seek credentials/certification in those positions.

ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate

ACE: Credit Hours: 2

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Develop a strong set of core PIO skills and apply them within the context of an All-Hazards

Incident Management Team.

Other Prerequisites: 

IS 100: Incident Command System (ICS), An IntroductionIS 200: ICS for Single Resource and

Initial Action IncidentsE/L/G 300: Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents

(ICS 300)E/L/G 400: Advanced Incident Command System for Command and General Staff -

Complex Incidents (ICS 400)IS 700: National Incident Management System (NIMS), An

IntroductionIS 800: National Response Framework (NRF)Recommended: O-305, Type 3 AHIMT

Training course (delivered by USFA)

Primary Core Capability: 

Public Information and Warning

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Intelligence and Information Sharing

Operational Communications

Operational Coordination

Fire Management and Suppression

EMI

NIMS ICS All-Hazards Public Information Officer Course E0952

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential Duration (in Hours): 35.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 3.5 Duration (in Days): 5.0

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Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Recover

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

Course Active?: Yes

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Course Description: 

This course is designed to assist the student in his or her preparation to function effectively under

the NIMS/Incident Command System.

Personnel selected to serve as instructors for this course will teach in the field to personnel

representing the Nation¿s first responders and allied professions from various Federal, state, and

local organizations.

The audience for the course includes people functioning within the environment of an Incident

Management Team (IMT) as a fully qualified IC and have a significant instructional delivery

background.

The use of qualified, knowledgeable, and experienced instructors is an important aspect in the

successful delivery of AHPS training. The learning experience is heightened when the instructors

have real-world experience and have served in the capacity for which they are providing

instruction. This experience should include service on a variety of incidents during major

operations, planned events, and/or full scale Homeland Security Exercise Evaluation (HSEEP)

compliant exercises as determined by the local authority having jurisdiction (AHJ).

Selection Criteria:

Endorsement from the State Training Officer or equivalent is required for State, Territorial, Tribal

and Local applicants to attend this Train-the-Trainer course. This is required because the State or

equivalent AHJ determines who meets their instructor qualification standards.

All applicants for admission into the All-Hazards Position-Specific (AHPS) Train-the-Trainer (TtT)

program must:

Have completed the course they desire to teach prior to applying for acceptance into the Trainthe-Trainer program

Be a fully qualified PIO; completed Position Task Book (PTB)

Have documented experience serving as a PIO on Type 3, Type 2 or Type 1 AHIMT(S)

ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate

ACE: Credit Hours: 2

EMI

NIMS ICS All-Hazards Public Information Officer Train-the-Trainer E0953

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential Duration (in Hours): 35.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 3.5 Duration (in Days): 5.0

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Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Teach the All-Hazards Public Information Officer course through the use of lecture, interactive

discussion, guided exercises and activities, and practice student teaching.

Other Prerequisites: 

Endorsement from the State Training Officer or equivalent is required for State, Territorial, Tribal

and Local applicants to attend this Train-the-Trainer course.Completion of the E/L0952 and:The

most current versions of:IS 100: Incident Command System (ICS), An IntroductionIS 200: ICS for

Single Resource and Initial Action IncidentsE/L/G 300: Intermediate Incident Command System for

Expanding Incidents (ICS 300)E/L/G 400: Advanced Incident Command System for Command

and General Staff - Complex Incidents (ICS 400)IS 700: National Incident Management System

(NIMS), An IntroductionIS 800: National Response Framework (NRF)In conjunction with the above

requirements, instructor candidates must also provide documentation that demonstrates

successful completion of formal adult education and/or instructor training to include at least one of

the following or its equivalent:- National Fire Academy¿s (NFA) Educational Methodology courseNational Wildfire Coordinating Group¿s (NWCG) Facilitative Instructor (M-410) course- Center for

Domestic Preparedness (CDP) Instructor Training Certification Course- Equivalents (i.e. FEMA

E/L/0141, Instructional Presentation and Evaluation Skills, Total Army Instructor Training Course

(TAITC); Small Group Instructor Training Course (SGITC); G265 Basic Instructional Skills course,

etc.)- State Certified Level II or higher Fire, Rescue, and/or EMS Instructor (NFPA 1041 ¿ Level

II)- State Certified Teaching Certificate- Advanced degree in education, educational psychology,

technical education, or a related programRecommended:0305 AHIMT CourseNational Wildland

Coordinating Group (NWCG) S-420 or S-520Integrated Emergency Management Course

(IEMC)National Association of State Foresters (NASF) Complex Incident Management Course

(CIMC)National Fire Academy (NFA) Command &Control or Command &Control of Natural and

Manmade Disasters coursesNFA O-337, Command &General Staff courseNFA O-305, AllHazards Incident Management Team course; U.S. Fire AdministrationNFA O-337, Command

&General Staff Functions for Local Incident Management Team (US Fire Academy)

Primary Core Capability: 

Public Information and Warning

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Recover

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

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Course Active?: Yes

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Course Description: 

This course provides local- and state-level emergency responders with a robust understanding of

the duties, responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective Safety Officer (SOFR) on an AllHazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT). These responsibilities fall into two categories: 1)

responding to the incident and the safety needs of the incident, and 2) effectively fulfilling the

position responsibilities of an SOFR on an AHIMT.

Exercises, simulations, discussions, and a final exam enable participants to process and apply

their new knowledge.

Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS All-Hazards training should be completed by personnel who are

regularly assigned to Functional, Support, or Unit Leader positions on Type 3 or 4 AHIMTs, or by

those persons who desire to seek credentials/certification in those positions.

ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate

ACE: Credit Hours: 2

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe the duties, responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective Safety Officer on an AllHazards Incident Management Team.

Other Prerequisites: 

IS 100: Incident Command System (ICS), An IntroductionIS 200: ICS for Single Resource and

Initial Action IncidentsE/L/G 300: Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents

(ICS 300)E/L/G 400: Advanced Incident Command System for Command and General Staff -

Complex Incidents (ICS 400)IS 700: National Incident Management System (NIMS), An

IntroductionIS 800: National Response Framework (NRF)Recommended: O-305 Type 3 AHIMT

Training course (delivered by USFA)

Primary Core Capability: 

Operational Coordination

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Recover

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

EMI

NIMS ICS All-Hazards Safety Officer Course E0954

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential Duration (in Hours): 28.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 2.8 Duration (in Days): 4.0

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Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

Course Active?: Yes

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Course Description: 

This course is designed to assist the student in his or her preparation to function effectively under

the NIMS/Incident Command System.

Personnel selected to serve as instructors for this course will teach in the field to personnel

representing the Nation¿s first responders and allied professions from various Federal, state, and

local organizations.

The audience for the course includes people functioning within the environment of an Incident

Management Team (IMT) as fully qualified and have a significant instructional delivery

background.

The use of qualified, knowledgeable, and experienced instructors is an important aspect in the

successful delivery of AHPS training. The learning experience is heightened when the instructors

have real-world experience and have served in the capacity for which they are providing

instruction. This experience should include service on a variety of incidents during major

operations, planned events, and/or full scale Homeland Security Exercise Evaluation (HSEEP)

compliant exercises as determined by the local authority having jurisdiction (AHJ).

Selection Criteria:

Endorsement from the State Training Officer or equivalent is required for State, Territorial, Tribal

and Local applicants to attend this Train-the-Trainer course. This is required because the State or

equivalent AHJ determines who meets their instructor qualification standards.

All applicants for admission into the All-Hazards Position-Specific (AHPS) Train-the-Trainer (TtT)

program must:

Have completed the course they desire to teach prior to applying for acceptance into the Trainthe-Trainer program

Be a fully qualified SOFR; completed Position Task Book (PTB)

Have documented experience serving as a SOFR on Type 3, Type 2 or Type 1 AHIMT(S)

ACE: Level: Lower Divsion/Associate

ACE: Credit Hours: 2

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Teach the NIMS ICS All-Hazards Safety Officer Course through the use of lecture, interactive

discussion, guided exercises and activities, and practice student teaching.

Other Prerequisites: 

EMI

NIMS ICS All-Hazards Safety Officer Train-the-Trainer E0955

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential Duration (in Hours): 28.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 2.8 Duration (in Days): 4.0

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Endorsement from the State Training Officer or equivalent is required for State, Territorial, Tribal

and Local applicants to attend this Train-the-Trainer course.Completion of the E/L0954 and:The

most current versions of:IS 100: Incident Command System (ICS), An IntroductionIS 200: ICS for

Single Resource and Initial Action IncidentsE/L/G 300: Intermediate Incident Command System for

Expanding Incidents (ICS 300)E/L/G 400: Advanced Incident Command System for Command

and General Staff - Complex Incidents (ICS 400)IS 700: National Incident Management System

(NIMS), An IntroductionIS 800: National Response Framework (NRF)In conjunction with the above

requirements, instructor candidates must also provide documentation that demonstrates

successful completion of formal adult education and/or instructor training to include at least one of

the following or its equivalent:- National Fire Academy¿s (NFA) Educational Methodology courseNational Wildfire Coordinating Group¿s (NWCG) Facilitative Instructor (M-410) course- Center for

Domestic Preparedness (CDP) Instructor Training Certification Course- Equivalents (i.e. FEMA

E/L/0141, Instructional Presentation and Evaluation Skills, Total Army Instructor Training Course

(TAITC); Small Group Instructor Training Course (SGITC); G265 Basic Instructional Skills course,

etc.)- State Certified Level II or higher Fire, Rescue, and/or EMS Instructor (NFPA 1041 ¿ Level

II)- State Certified Teaching Certificate- Advanced degree in education, educational psychology,

technical education, or a related programRecommended:National Wildland Coordinating Group

(NWCG) S-420 or S-520Integrated Emergency Management Course (IEMC)National Association

of State Foresters (NASF) Complex Incident Management Course (CIMC)National Fire Academy

(NFA) Command &Control or Command &Control of Natural and Manmade Disasters coursesNFA

O-337, Command &General Staff courseNFA O-305, All-Hazards Incident Management Team

course; U.S. Fire AdministrationNFA O-337, Command &General Staff Functions for Local

Incident Management Team (US Fire Academy)

Primary Core Capability: 

Planning

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Recover

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

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Course Description: 

This course provides local- and state-level emergency responders with a robust understanding of

the duties, responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective Liaison Officer on an All-Hazards

Incident Management Team (AHIMT). Exercises, simulations, discussions, and a final exam

enable participants to process and apply their new knowledge.

Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS All-Hazards training should be completed by personnel who are

regularly assigned to Functional, Support, or Unit Leader positions on Type 3 or 4 AHIMTs, or by

those persons who desire to seek credentials/certification in those positions.

ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate

ACE: Credit Hours: 1

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Prepare for the duties, responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective Liaison Officer on an AllHazards Incident Management Team.

Other Prerequisites: 

IS 100: Incident Command System (ICS), An IntroductionIS 200: ICS for Single Resource and

Initial Action IncidentsE/L/G 300: Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents

(ICS 300)E/L/G 400: Advanced Incident Command System for Command and General Staff -

Complex Incidents (ICS 400)IS 700: National Incident Management System (NIMS), An

IntroductionIS 800: National Response Framework (NRF)Recommended: O-305 Type E AHIMT

Training course (delivered by USFA)

Primary Core Capability: 

Operational Coordination

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Recover

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

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NIMS ICS All-Hazards Liaison Officer Course E0956

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential Duration (in Hours): 14.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 1.4 Duration (in Days): 2.0

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Course Schedule: 

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Course Description: 

This course is designed to assist the student in his or her preparation to function effectively under

the NIMS/Incident Command System.

Personnel selected to serve as instructors for this course will teach in the field to personnel

representing the Nation¿s first responders and allied professions from various Federal, state, and

local organizations.

The audience for the course includes people functioning within the environment of an Incident

Management Team (IMT) as fully qualified and have a significant instructional delivery

background.

The use of qualified, knowledgeable, and experienced instructors is an important aspect in the

successful delivery of AHPS training. The learning experience is heightened when the instructors

have real-world experience and have served in the capacity for which they are providing

instruction. This experience should include service on a variety of incidents during major

operations, planned events, and/or full scale Homeland Security Exercise Evaluation (HSEEP)

compliant exercises as determined by the local authority having jurisdiction (AHJ).

Selection Criteria:

Endorsement from the State Training Officer or equivalent is required for State, Territorial, Tribal

and Local applicants to attend this Train-the-Trainer course. This is required because the State or

equivalent AHJ determines who meets their instructor qualification standards.

All applicants for admission into the All-Hazards Position-Specific (AHPS) Train-the-Trainer (TtT)

program must:

Have completed the course they desire to teach prior to applying for acceptance into the Trainthe-Trainer program

Be a fully qualified LOFR; completed Position Task Book (PTB)

Have documented experience serving as a LOFR on Type 3, Type 2 or Type 1 AHIMT(S)

ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate

ACE: Credit Hours: 1

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Teach the All-Hazards Liaison Officer course by preparing through the use of lecture, interactive

discussion, guided exercises and activities, and practice student teaching.

Other Prerequisites: 

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NIMS ICS All-Hazards Liaison Officer Train-the-Trainer E0957

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential Duration (in Hours): 14.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 1.4 Duration (in Days): 2.0

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Endorsement from the State Training Officer or equivalent is required for State, Territorial, Tribal

and Local applicants to attend this Train-the-Trainer course.Completion of the E/L0956 and:The

most current versions of:IS 100: Incident Command System (ICS), An IntroductionIS 200: ICS for

Single Resource and Initial Action IncidentsE/L/G 300: Intermediate Incident Command System for

Expanding Incidents (ICS 300)E/L/G 400: Advanced Incident Command System for Command

and General Staff - Complex Incidents (ICS 400)IS 700: National Incident Management System

(NIMS), An IntroductionIS 800: National Response Framework (NRF)In conjunction with the above

requirements, instructor candidates must also provide documentation that demonstrates

successful completion of formal adult education and/or instructor training to include at least one of

the following or its equivalent:- National Fire Academy¿s (NFA) Educational Methodology courseNational Wildfire Coordinating Group¿s (NWCG) Facilitative Instructor (M-410) course- Center for

Domestic Preparedness (CDP) Instructor Training Certification Course- Equivalents (i.e. FEMA

E/L/0141, Instructional Presentation and Evaluation Skills, Total Army Instructor Training Course

(TAITC); Small Group Instructor Training Course (SGITC); G265 Basic Instructional Skills course,

etc.)- State Certified Level II or higher Fire, Rescue, and/or EMS Instructor (NFPA 1041 ¿ Level

II)- State Certified Teaching Certificate- Advanced degree in education, educational psychology,

technical education, or a related programRecommended:National Wildland Coordinating Group

(NWCG) S-420 or S-520Integrated Emergency Management Course (IEMC)National Association

of State Foresters (NASF) Complex Incident Management Course (CIMC)National Fire Academy

(NFA) Command &Control or Command &Control of Natural and Manmade Disasters coursesNFA

O-337, Command &General Staff courseNFA O-305, All-Hazards Incident Management Team

course; U.S. Fire AdministrationNFA O-337, Command &General Staff Functions for Local

Incident Management Team (US Fire Academy)

Primary Core Capability: 

Operational Coordination

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Recover

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

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Course Description: 

The purpose of this professional development course, E/L0958 Operations Section Chief (OSC), is

to prepare local, state, tribal, and Federal emergency responders to function in the role of a T-III

OSC after obtaining adequate experience. The OSC will be part of an all-hazards T-III IMT

Operations Section Chief (OSC) Type III in a Type III All-Hazards Incident Management Team

(AHIMT).

Selection Criteria: The intended audience(s) are Federal, state, tribal, and local emergency

responders who may be designated as Operations Section Chiefs on their local or state Incident

Management Team (IMT). The materials were developed with the assumption that audience

members may have little or no experience as an Operations Section Chief.

The audience may include students from a variety of agencies and functional disciplines, including

fire service, law enforcement, emergency management, public works departments, as well as

public health organizations, medical emergency teams, and hospitals.

NIMS ICS specific training should be completed by personnel who are regularly assigned to

function, support, or unit leader positions on United States Fire Administration (USFA) or other

Type III or IV AHIMT or by those persons who desire to seek credentials/certification in those

positions.

ACE:Level: Lower Division/Associate

ACE: Credit Hours: 2

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Identify the course objective and position-specific resource materials for the position of

Operations Section Chief.

Describe how to gather, organize, communicate, and share information necessary to perform as

an Operations Section Chief.

Describe the purpose of the Strategy, Tactics, and Planning Meetings and the Operations

Section Chief¿s roles and responsibilities in developing the Operational Planning Worksheet

(ICS Form 215) and the Incident Action Plan.

Describe the principles of supervision, delegation, and communication as they relate to the

position of the Operations Section Chief.

Identify key strategies for managing and adjusting the Operations Section.

Describe the Operations Section Chief¿s role in developing and maintaining relations with

people internal and external to the ICS Team.

Describe the Operations Section Chief¿s roles and responsibilities for risk assessment and

safety management.

Describe the need and process for contingency planning for an all-hazards incident.

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NIMS ICS All-Hazards Operations Section Chief Course E0958

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential Duration (in Hours): 22.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 2.2 Duration (in Days): 4.0

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Describe the Operations Section Chief¿s roles and responsibilities for demobilization.

Other Prerequisites: 

The required prerequisites to this course are:· IS-0100: Introduction to the Incident Command

System (ICS), ICS 100· IS-0200: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response· E/L/G

0300: Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents· IS-0700: An Introduction

to the National Incident Management System (NIMS)· IS-0800: National Response Framework

(NRF), An IntroductionOther recommended (not required) courses:· E/L/G 0191 Emergency

Operations Center/Incident Command System Interface· O 305 Type 3 AHIMT Training Course

(US Fire Administration)· O 337 Command &General Staff Functions for Local Incident

Management Team (US Fire Administration)

Primary Core Capability: 

Operational Coordination

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

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Course Description: 

This course is designed to assist the student in his or her preparation to function effectively under

the NIMS/Incident Command System.

Personnel selected to serve as instructors for this course will teach in the field to personnel

representing the Nation¿s first responders and allied professions from various Federal, state, and

local organizations.

The audience for the course includes people functioning within the environment of an Incident

Management Team (IMT) as fully qualified and have a significant instructional delivery

background.

The use of qualified, knowledgeable, and experienced instructors is an important aspect in the

successful delivery of AHPS training. The learning experience is heightened when the instructors

have real-world experience and have served in the capacity for which they are providing

instruction. This experience should include service on a variety of incidents during major

operations, planned events, and/or full scale Homeland Security Exercise Evaluation (HSEEP)

compliant exercises as determined by the local authority having jurisdiction (AHJ).

Selection Criteria:

Endorsement from the State Training Officer or equivalent is required for State, Territorial, Tribal

and Local applicants to attend this Train-the-Trainer course. This is required because the State or

equivalent AHJ determines who meets their instructor qualification standards.

All applicants for admission into the All-Hazards Position-Specific (AHPS) Train-the-Trainer (TtT)

program must:

Have completed the course they desire to teach prior to applying for acceptance into the Trainthe-Trainer program

Be a fully qualified OSC; completed Position Task Book (PTB)

Have documented experience serving as a OSC on Type 3, Type 2 or Type 1 AHIMT(S)

ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate

ACE: Credit Hours: 2

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Teach the All-Hazards Operations Section Chief course by preparing through the use of lecture,

interactive discussion, guided exercises and activities, and practice student teaching.

Other Prerequisites: 

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NIMS ICS All-Hazards Operations Section Chief Train-the-Trainer E0959

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential Duration (in Hours): 28.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 2.8 Duration (in Days): 4.0

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Endorsement from the State Training Officer or equivalent is required for State, Territorial, Tribal

and Local applicants to attend this Train-the-Trainer course.Completion of the E/L0958 and:The

most current versions of:IS 100: Incident Command System (ICS), An IntroductionIS 200: ICS for

Single Resource and Initial Action IncidentsE/L/G 300: Intermediate Incident Command System for

Expanding Incidents (ICS 300)E/L/G 400: Advanced Incident Command System for Command

and General Staff - Complex Incidents (ICS 400)IS 700: National Incident Management System

(NIMS), An IntroductionIS 800: National Response Framework (NRF)In conjunction with the above

requirements, instructor candidates must also provide documentation that demonstrates

successful completion of formal adult education and/or instructor training to include at least one of

the following or its equivalent:- National Fire Academy¿s (NFA) Educational Methodology courseNational Wildfire Coordinating Group¿s (NWCG) Facilitative Instructor (M-410) course- Center for

Domestic Preparedness (CDP) Instructor Training Certification Course- Equivalents (i.e. FEMA

E/L/0141, Instructional Presentation and Evaluation Skills, Total Army Instructor Training Course

(TAITC); Small Group Instructor Training Course (SGITC); G265 Basic Instructional Skills course,

etc.)- State Certified Level II or higher Fire, Rescue, and/or EMS Instructor (NFPA 1041 ¿ Level

II)- State Certified Teaching Certificate- Advanced degree in education, educational psychology,

technical education, or a related programRecommended:National Wildland Coordinating Group

(NWCG) S-420 or S-520Integrated Emergency Management Course (IEMC)National Association

of State Foresters (NASF) Complex Incident Management Course (CIMC)National Fire Academy

(NFA) Command &Control or Command &Control of Natural and Manmade Disasters coursesNFA

O-337, Command &General Staff courseNFA O-305, All-Hazards Incident Management Team

course; U.S. Fire AdministrationNFA O-337, Command &General Staff Functions for Local

Incident Management Team (US Fire Academy)

Primary Core Capability: 

N/A - None

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Recover

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

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Course Description: 

The goal of this professional development course, E/L0960 Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS), is

to provide emergency responders from local, Tribal, State, Federal and private-organizations with

an overview of key duties and responsibilities of a Division/Group Supervisor within an Incident

Command structure for all incident types (Type 4 ¿Type 1).

Selection Criteria: The intended audience(s) are local, Tribal, State, Federal or private

organization emergency responders who may be designated as Division/Group Supervisors in an

incident command structure. The materials were developed with the assumption that audience

members may have little or no actual experience as a member of an Incident Management Team.

The audience may include students from a variety of agencies and functional disciplines, including

fire service, law enforcement, emergency management, public works departments, as well as

public health organizations, medical emergency teams, and hospitals.

Those attending may include FEMA or other Federal agency personnel at temporary field facilities

such as Joint Field Offices, Area Field Offices, Disaster Recovery Centers, Long-Term Recovery

Centers, National Processing Service Centers, etc. This includes Disaster Assistance Employees,

Cadre of Reserve Employees, Local Hires, and Permanent Full-Time Employees.

National Incident Management System (NIMS) Incident Command System (ICS) specific training

should be completed by personnel who are regularly 

assigned to positions of function, support, or unit leader within an incident command structure or

on an AHIMT, or by those persons who desire to seek credentials/certification in those positions.

ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate

ACE: Credit Hours: 2

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Identify course objectives and position-specific resource materials for the position of DIVS.

Describe the function and components of the Operations Section.

Describe the role and responsibilities of the Strike Team Leader/ Resource Team and Task

Force Leader.

Describe the leadership, supervision, and personnel management responsibilities of the

Division/Group Supervisor.

Describe the information gathering and dissemination responsibilities of the Division/Group

Supervisor.

Describe the role of the Division/Group Supervisor in the Planning Process.

Describe the risk management and safety responsibilities of the Division/Group Supervisor.

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NIMS ICS All-Hazards Division/Group Supervisor Course E0960

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential Duration (in Hours): 18.45

Continuing Education Units: General: 1.9 Duration (in Days): 3.0

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Describe the interactions with the Command and General Staff and other ICS functional areas

that are required to perform the Division/Group Supervisor's job.

Other Prerequisites: 

The required prerequisites to this course are:· IS-100 Introduction to the Incident Command

System (ICS), ICS 100 ·IS-200 Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response, ICS 200·

E/L/G 0300 Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents, ICS 300· E/L/G

0400 Advanced Incident Command System for Complex Incidents, ICS 400· IS-700 An

Introduction to the National Incident Management System (NIMS)· IS-800 National Response

Framework (NRF), An IntroductionOther recommended (not required) courses:· E/L/G 0191

Emergency Operations Center/Incident Command System Interface· O 305 Type 3 AHIMT

Training Course (US Fire Administration)· O 337 Command &General Staff Functions for Local

Incident Management Team (National Fire Academy)

Primary Core Capability: 

Operational Coordination

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

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Course Description: 

This course provides local- and state-level emergency responders with a robust understanding of

the duties, responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective Planning Section Chief on an AllHazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT). These responsibilities fall into two categories: 1)

managing the planning cycle, and 2) tracking resources and incident status. Exercises,

simulations, discussions, and a final exam enable participants to process and apply their new

knowledge.

Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS All-Hazards training should be completed by personnel who are

regularly assigned to Functional, Support, or Unit Leader positions on Type 3 or 4 AHIMTs, or by

those persons who desire to seek credentials/certification in those positions.

ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate

ACE: Credit Hours: 2

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Identify course objectives and position-specific resource materials for the position of Planning

Section Chief.

Describe the function of the Planning Section and the roles and responsibilities of the Planning

Section Chief.

Describe the function of the Resources Unit and the roles and responsibilities of the Resources

Unit Leader (RESL).

Describe the function of the Situation Unit and the roles and responsibilities of the Situation Unit

Leader (SITL).

Describe the information gathered from the initial meetings, briefings and documents.

Describe the purpose, timing and structure of each of the meetings, briefings and documents in

the Operational Period Planning Cycle.

Identify key strategies for interacting with members of the Planning Section, members of the

IMT, and personnel outside of the IMT.

Describe the responsibilities of the Documentation Unit and Demobilization Unit Leaders and

the purpose of the Final Incident Package.

Other Prerequisites: 

·IS-0100: An Introduction to the Incident Command System· IS-0200: Basic Incident Command

System for Initial Response· E/L/G 0300: Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding

Incidents· E/L/G 0400: Advanced Incident Command System for Complex Incidents· IS-0700: An

Introduction to the National Incident Management System (NIMS)· IS-0800: National Response

Framework (NRF), An IntroductionRecommended: ·G 0191: Emergency Operations Center/

Incident Command System Interface (Emergency Management Institute)· O 305: Type 3 AHIMT

Training Course (US Fire Academy)· 337: Command &General Staff Functions for Local Incident

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NIMS ICS All-Hazards Planning Section Chief Course E0962

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential Duration (in Hours): 25.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 2.5 Duration (in Days): 4.0

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Management Team (US Fire Academy)

Primary Core Capability: 

Planning

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Recover

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

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Course Description: 

This course is designed to assist the student in his or her preparation to function effectively under

the NIMS/Incident Command System.

Personnel selected to serve as instructors for this course will teach in the field to personnel

representing the Nation¿s first responders and allied professions from various Federal, state, and

local organizations.

The audience for the course includes people functioning within the environment of an Incident

Management Team (IMT) as fully qualified and have a significant instructional delivery

background.

The use of qualified, knowledgeable, and experienced instructors is an important aspect in the

successful delivery of AHPS training. The learning experience is heightened when the instructors

have real-world experience and have served in the capacity for which they are providing

instruction. This experience should include service on a variety of incidents during major

operations, planned events, and/or full scale Homeland Security Exercise Evaluation (HSEEP)

compliant exercises as determined by the local authority having jurisdiction (AHJ).

Selection Criteria:

Endorsement from the State Training Officer or equivalent is required for State, Territorial, Tribal

and Local applicants to attend this Train-the-Trainer course. This is required because the State or

equivalent AHJ determines who meets their instructor qualification standards.

All applicants for admission into the All-Hazards Position-Specific (AHPS) Train-the-Trainer (TtT)

program must:

Have completed the course they desire to teach prior to applying for acceptance into the Trainthe-Trainer program

Be a fully qualified PSC; completed Position Task Book (PTB)

Have documented experience serving as a PSC on Type 3, Type 2 or Type 1 AHIMT(S)

ACE:Level: Lower Division/Associate

ACE: Credit Hours: 2

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Teach the All-Hazards Planning Section Chief course by preparing through the use of lecture,

interactive discussion, guided exercises and activities, and practice student teaching.

Other Prerequisites: 

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NIMS ICS All-Hazards Planning Section Chief Train-the-Trainer E0963

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential Duration (in Hours): 28.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 2.8 Duration (in Days): 4.0

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Endorsement from the State Training Officer or equivalent is required for State, Territorial, Tribal

and Local applicants to attend this Train-the-Trainer course.Completion of the E/L0962 and:The

most current versions of:IS 100: Incident Command System (ICS), An IntroductionIS 200: ICS for

Single Resource and Initial Action IncidentsE/L/G 300: Intermediate Incident Command System for

Expanding Incidents (ICS 300)E/L/G 400: Advanced Incident Command System for Command

and General Staff - Complex Incidents (ICS 400)IS 700: National Incident Management System

(NIMS), An IntroductionIS 800: National Response Framework (NRF)In conjunction with the above

requirements, instructor candidates must also provide documentation that demonstrates

successful completion of formal adult education and/or instructor training to include at least one of

the following or its equivalent:- National Fire Academy¿s (NFA) Educational Methodology courseNational Wildfire Coordinating Group¿s (NWCG) Facilitative Instructor (M-410) course- Center for

Domestic Preparedness (CDP) Instructor Training Certification Course- Equivalents (i.e. FEMA

E/L/0141, Instructional Presentation and Evaluation Skills, Total Army Instructor Training Course

(TAITC); Small Group Instructor Training Course (SGITC); G265 Basic Instructional Skills course,

etc.)- State Certified Level II or higher Fire, Rescue, and/or EMS Instructor (NFPA 1041 ¿ Level

II)- State Certified Teaching Certificate- Advanced degree in education, educational psychology,

technical education, or a related programRecommended:National Wildland Coordinating Group

(NWCG) S-420 or S-520Integrated Emergency Management Course (IEMC)National Association

of State Foresters (NASF) Complex Incident Management Course (CIMC)National Fire Academy

(NFA) Command &Control or Command &Control of Natural and Manmade Disasters coursesNFA

O-337, Command &General Staff courseNFA O-305, All-Hazards Incident Management Team

course; U.S. Fire AdministrationNFA O-337, Command &General Staff Functions for Local

Incident Management Team (US Fire Academy)

Primary Core Capability: 

N/A - None

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Recover

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

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Course Description: 

This course helps participants establish the essential core competencies required for performing

the duties of the Situation Unit Leader (SITL) in an all-hazards incident. This course addresses all

responsibilities appropriate to an SITL operating in a local- or state-level All-Hazards Incident

Management Team (AHIMT). These responsibilities include processing information and

intelligence and developing displays. The course is an instructor-led training that supports learning

through discussion, lecture, and active participation in multiple exercises. By requiring participants

to bring an SITL Kit to the instruction, the course provides a realistic, hands-on approach to

mastering the skills of an SITL.

Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS All-Hazards training should be completed by personnel who are

regularly assigned to Functional, Support, or Unit Leader positions on Type 3 or 4 AHIMTs, or by

those persons who desire to seek credentials/certification in those positions.

ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate

ACE: Credit Hours: 2

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Identify the course objective and position-specific resource materials for the position of Situation

Unit Leader.

Describe the organization and functions of the Planning Section.

Describe the function of the Situation Unit and the roles and responsibilities of the Situation Unit

Leader.

Identify how to obtain, analyze, and disseminate necessary incident information.

Identify how to select and use appropriate methods to display incident information.

Demonstrate how to use advanced technology to develop and display incident information.

Explain how to effectively establish and maintain the Situation Unit.

Demonstrate the ability to complete the required documents to support the incident.

Participate in a Planning Meeting and Operational Briefing.

Other Prerequisites: 

·IS-0100 An Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS 100· IS-0200 Basic Incident

Command System for Initial Response, ICS 200· E/L/G 0300 Intermediate Incident Command

System for Expanding Incidents, ICS 300· IS-0700 An Introduction to the National Incident

Management System· IS-0800 National Response Framework (NRF), An

IntroductionRecommended: ·E/L/G 0191 Emergency Operations Center/Incident Command

System Interface· E/L/G 0400 Advanced Incident Command System for Complex Incidents, ICS

400

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NIMS ICS All-Hazards Situation Unit Leader Course E0964

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential Duration (in Hours): 31.25

Continuing Education Units: General: 3.1 Duration (in Days): 5.0

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Primary Core Capability: 

Situational Assessment

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Operational Coordination

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Recover

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

Course Active?: Yes

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Course Description: 

This course provides an overview of Unit Leader responsibilities, the Planning Section, and the

planning process to contextualize the Resources Unit for participants unfamiliar with the planning

process or the Incident Command System. It then explores specific Resources Unit Leader

functions and responsibilities including resource tracking systems, operational planning, and

resource products/outputs. The Status/Check-in and Demobilization functions are covered to

provide participants with the knowledge to perform those duties if necessary.

Exercises/simulations, discussions, and a final exam enable participants to process and apply

their new knowledge.

Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS All-Hazards training should be completed by personnel who are

regularly assigned to Functional, Support, or Unit Leader positions on Type 3 or 4 All-Hazards

Incident Management Teams, or by those persons who desire to seek credentials/certification in

those positions.

ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate

ACE: Credit Hours: 2

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Identify the course objective and position-specific resource materials for the positions of

Resources and Demobilization Unit Leader.

Explain the organization and functions of the Planning Section.

Explain the purpose of the Resources Unit and the Demobilization Unit.

Create an ICS Form 211 Incident Check-in List.

Create an ICS Form 219 Resource Status Card.

Create the Resources Unit Leader¿s portion of the ICS Form 215 Operational Planning

Worksheet.

Create the required forms, documents, and components to support the incident.

Create the required forms and documents to facilitate resource demobilization

Other Prerequisites: 

· IS-0100: An Introduction to the Incident Command System· IS-0200: Basic Incident Command

System for Initial Response· E/L/G 0300: Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding

Incidents· IS-0700: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System (NIMS)· IS-0800:

National Response Framework (NRF), An IntroductionRecommended:· G 0191: Emergency

Operations Center/ Incident Command System Interface (Emergency Management Institute)·

E/L/G 0400: Advanced Incident Command System for Complex Incidents· O 305: Type 3 AHIMT

Training Course (US Fire Academy)· O 337: Command &General Staff Functions for Local

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NIMS ICS All-Hazards Resources and Demobilization Unit Leaders

Course E0965

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential Duration (in Hours): 24.1

Continuing Education Units: General: 2.4 Duration (in Days): 4.0

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Primary Core Capability: 

Planning

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Operational Coordination

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Recover

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

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Course Description: 

This course provides local- and state-level emergency responders with a robust understanding of

the duties, responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective Logistics Section Chief on an AllHazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT). These responsibilities fall into two categories:

responding to the incident and effectively fulfilling the position responsibilities of a Logistics

Section Chief on an AHIMT. Exercises, simulations, discussions, and a final exam enable

participants to process and apply their new knowledge.

Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS All-Hazards training should be completed by personnel who are

regularly assigned to Functional, Support, or Unit Leader positions on Type 3 or 4 AHIMTs, or by

those persons who desire to seek credentials/certification in those positions.

ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate

ACE: Credit Hours: 2

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Identify the course objective and position-specific resource materials for the position of Logistics

Section Chief.

Describe the responsibilities of the Logistics Section Chief in relationship to the responsibilities

of Unit Leaders within the Section.

Describe how the responsibilities of the Facilities Unit Leader support the overall goals of unit.

Describe how the responsibilities of the Ground Support Unit Leader support the overall goals

of unit.

Describe how the responsibilities of the Supply Unit Leader support the overall goals of unit.

Describe how the responsibilities of the Food Unit Leader support the overall goals of unit.

Describe how the responsibilities of the Medical Unit Leader support the overall goals of unit.

Describe how the responsibilities of the Communications Unit Leader support the overall goals

of unit.

List the priorities of the Logistics Section Chief upon initial activation, describing how the

Logistics Section Chief translates these priorities into action.

Describe considerations in activating, briefing, and assessing the capabilities of each Unit.

Identify the Logistics Section Chief's coordination and communication with the Command and

General Staff.

Identify techniques for successfully managing personnel and demobilizing the Logistics Section.

Other Prerequisites: 

The required prerequisites to this course are:· IS-0100: Introduction to the Incident Command

System (ICS), ICS 100· IS-0200: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response· E/L/G

0300: Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents· E/L/G 0400 Advanced

Incident Command System for Complex Incidents, ICS 400· IS-0700: An Introduction to the

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NIMS ICS All-Hazards Logistics Section Chief Course E0967

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential Duration (in Hours): 30.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 3.0 Duration (in Days): 5.0

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National Incident Management System (NIMS)· IS-0800: National Response Framework (NRF),

An IntroductionOther recommended (not required) courses:· E/L/G 0191 Emergency Operations

Center/Incident Command System Interface· O 305 Type 3 AHIMT Training Course (US Fire

Academy)· O 337 Command &General Staff Functions for Local Incident Management Team (US

Fire Academy)

Primary Core Capability: 

Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Operational Coordination

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Recover

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

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Course Description: 

This course is designed to assist the student in his or her preparation to function effectively as

under the NIMS/Incident Command System.

Personnel selected to serve as instructors for this course will teach in the field to personnel

representing the Nation¿s first responders and allied professions from various Federal, state, and

local organizations.

The audience for the course includes people functioning within the environment of an Incident

Management Team (IMT) as fully qualified and have a significant instructional delivery

background.

The use of qualified, knowledgeable, and experienced instructors is an important aspect in the

successful delivery of AHPS training. The learning experience is heightened when the instructors

have real-world experience and have served in the capacity for which they are providing

instruction. This experience should include service on a variety of incidents during major

operations, planned events, and/or full scale Homeland Security Exercise Evaluation (HSEEP)

compliant exercises as determined by the local authority having jurisdiction (AHJ).

Selection Criteria:

Endorsement from the State Training Officer or equivalent is required for State, Territorial, Tribal

and Local applicants to attend this Train-the-Trainer course. This is required because the State or

equivalent AHJ determines who meets their instructor qualification standards.

All applicants for admission into the All-Hazards Position-Specific (AHPS) Train-the-Trainer (TtT)

program must:

Have completed the course they desire to teach prior to applying for acceptance into the Trainthe-Trainer program

Be a fully qualified LSC; completed Position Task Book (PTB)

Have documented experience serving as a LSC on Type 3, Type 2 or Type 1 AHIMT(S)

ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate

ACE: Credit Hours: 2

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Teach the All-Hazards Logistics Section Chief course through the use of lecture, interactive

discussion, guided exercises and activities, and practice student teaching.

Other Prerequisites: 

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NIMS ICS All-Hazards Logistics Section Chief Train-the-Trainer E0968

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential Duration (in Hours): 35.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 3.5 Duration (in Days): 5.0

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Endorsement from the State Training Officer or equivalent is required for State, Territorial, Tribal

and Local applicants to attend this Train-the-Trainer course.Completion of the E/L0967 and:The

most current versions of:IS 100: Incident Command System (ICS), An IntroductionIS 200: ICS for

Single Resource and Initial Action IncidentsE/L/G 0300: Intermediate Incident Command System

for Expanding Incidents (ICS 300)E/L/G 0400: Advanced Incident Command System for

Command and General Staff - Complex Incidents (ICS 400)IS 700: National Incident Management

System (NIMS), An IntroductionIS 800: National Response Framework (NRF)In conjunction with

the above requirements, instructor candidates must also provide documentation that demonstrates

successful completion of formal adult education and/or instructor training to include at least one of

the following or its equivalent:- National Fire Academy¿s (NFA) Educational Methodology courseNational Wildfire Coordinating Group¿s (NWCG) Facilitative Instructor (M-410) course- Center for

Domestic Preparedness (CDP) Instructor Training Certification Course- Equivalents (i.e. FEMA

E/L/0141, Instructional Presentation and Evaluation Skills, Total Army Instructor Training Course

(TAITC); Small Group Instructor Training Course (SGITC); G265 Basic Instructional Skills course,

etc.)- State Certified Level II or higher Fire, Rescue, and/or EMS Instructor (NFPA 1041 ¿ Level

II)- State Certified Teaching Certificate- Advanced degree in education, educational psychology,

technical education, or a related programRecommended:National Wildland Coordinating Group

(NWCG) S-420 or S-520Integrated Emergency Management Course (IEMC)National Association

of State Foresters (NASF) Complex Incident Management Course (CIMC)National Fire Academy

(NFA) Command &Control or Command &Control of Natural and Manmade Disasters coursesNFA

O-337, Command &General Staff courseNFA O-305, All-Hazards Incident Management Team

course; U.S. Fire AdministrationNFA O-337, Command &General Staff Functions for Local

Incident Management Team (US Fire Academy)

Primary Core Capability: 

N/A - None

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Recover

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

Course Active?: Yes

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Course Description: 

This course helps participants establish the essential core competencies required for performing

the duties of the Communications Unit Leader (COML) in an all-hazards incident. This course

addresses all responsibilities appropriate to a COML operating in a local- or state-level AllHazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT). These responsibilities include the collection,

processing, and dissemination as needed to facilitate Operations of Command, General Staff, and

Unit Leaders within the confines of a Type 3 AHIMT. The course is an instructor-led training that

supports learning through discussion, lecture, and active participation in multiple exercises.

Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS All-Hazards training should be completed by personnel who are

regularly assigned to Functional, Support, or Unit Leader positions on Type 3 or 4 AHIMTs, or by

those persons who desire to seek credentials/certification in those positions.

ACE:Level: Lower Division/Associate

ACE: Credit Hours: 2

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Identify the functions of the Communications Unit and the duties and responsibilities of the

COML.

Arrive at an all-hazards incident properly equipped, gather information to assess the

assignment, and begin initial planning activities of a COML.

Plan, staff, manage, and demobilize the Communications Unit in a safe and effective manner to

meet the needs of the incident.

Other Prerequisites: 

IS 100: Incident Command System (ICS), An IntroductionIS 200: ICS for Single Resource and

Initial Action IncidentsE/L/G 0300: Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding

Incidents (ICS 300)IS 700: National Incident Management System (NIMS), An IntroductionIS 800:

National Response Framework (NRF)Recommended: E/L/G 0400, ICS 400: Advanced Incident

Command System for Command and General Staff—Complex Incidents; O-305 Type 3 AHIMT

Training course (delivered by USFA)

Primary Core Capability: 

Operational Coordination

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Operational Communications

Mission Area(s): 

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NIMS ICS All-Hazards Communications Unit Leader E0969

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential Duration (in Hours): 21.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 2.1 Duration (in Days): 3.0

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Respond

Recover

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

Course Active?: Yes

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Course Description: 

The goal of this professional development course, E/L 970 Supply Unit Leader, is to provide

federal, state, and local-level emergency responders with an overview of key duties and

responsibilities of a Supply Unit Leader Type III in a Type III All-Hazards Incident Management

Team (AHIMT).

Selection Criteria: The intended audience(s) are federal, state, and local level emergency

responders who may be designated as Supply Unit Leaders on their local or state Incident

Management Team. The materials were developed with the assumption that audience members

may have little or no actual experience as a member of an AHIMT.

The audience may include students from a variety of agencies and functional disciplines, including

fire service, law enforcement, emergency management, public works departments, as well as

public health organizations, medical emergency teams, and hospitals.

National Incident Management System (NIMS) Incident Command System (ICS) specific training

should be completed by personnel who are regularly assigned to function, support, or unit leader

positions on Type III or IV Incident Management Teams or by those persons who desire to seek

credentials/certification in those positions.

ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate

ACE: Credit Hours: 2

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Identify course objectives and position-specific resource materials.

Identify the function and components of the Logistics Section and the Supply Unit.

Identify the actions and considerations necessary to mobilize the unit and gain situational

awareness.

Explain the ordering process.

Develop an ICS Form 213, General Message Form.

Develop an ICS Form 260, Resource Order.

Develop an ICS Form 219, Resource Status Card, for received and reconciled items.

Develop an inventory maintenance order.

Design a physical layout for the Supply Unit.

Explain how to demobilize incident and Unit resources.

Other Prerequisites: 

The required prerequisites to this course are:· IS-0100: Introduction to the Incident Command

System (ICS), ICS 100· IS-0200: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response· E/L/G

0300: Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents· IS-0700: An Introduction

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NIMS ICS All-Hazards Supply Unit Leader Course E0970

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential Duration (in Hours): 31.5

Continuing Education Units: General: 3.2 Duration (in Days): 5.0

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to the National Incident Management System (NIMS)· IS-0800: National Response Framework

(NRF), An IntroductionOther recommended (not required) courses:· E/L/G 0191 Emergency

Operations Center/Incident Command System Interface· E/L/G 0400 Advanced Incident

Command System for Complex Incidents, ICS 400

Primary Core Capability: 

Operational Coordination

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Planning

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Recover

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

Course Active?: Yes

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Course Description: 

The goal of this professional development course, E/L 971 Facilities Unit Leader, is to provide

federal, state, and local-level emergency responders with an overview of key duties and

responsibilities of a Facilities Unit Leader Type III in a Type III All Hazards Incident Management

Team (AHIMT).

Selection Criteria: 

The intended audience(s) are federal, state, and local level emergency responders who may be

designated as Facilities Unit Leaders (FACL) on their local or state Incident Management Team.

The materials were developed with the assumption that audience members may have little or no

actual experience as a member of an AHIMT.

The audience may include students from a variety of agencies and functional disciplines, including

fire service, law enforcement, emergency management, public works departments, as well as

public health organizations, medical emergency teams, and hospitals.

National Incident Management System (NIMS) Incident Command System (ICS) specific training

should be completed by personnel who are regularly assigned to function, support, or unit leader

positions on Type III or IV Incident Management Teams or by those persons who desire to seek

credentials/certification in those positions.

ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate

ACE: Credit Hours: 2

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

 Identify course objectives and position-specific resource materials.

Describe the function and components of the Logistics Section and the Facilities Unit.

Describe the information gathered and preparation needed during the pre-incident,

dispatch/mobilization, and arrival phases.

Describe required facilities-related incident services.

Explain the infrastructure requirements for incident facilities.

Describe the layout of incident facilities.

Describe the implementation and maintenance responsibilities of the Facilities Unit Leader

throughout the incident.

Describe the roles and responsibilities of the Facilities Unit Leader in ensuring safety on the

incident.

Identify the supervisory actions of the Facilities Unit Leader.

Explain the demobilization of resources that are the responsibility to the Facilities Unit Leader.

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NIMS ICS All-Hazards Facilities Unit Leader Course E0971

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential Duration (in Hours): 30.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 3.0 Duration (in Days): 5.0

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Other Prerequisites: 

The required prerequisites to this course are:· IS-0100: Introduction to the Incident Command

System (ICS), ICS 100· IS-0200: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response· E/L/G

0300: Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents· IS-0700: An Introduction

to the National Incident Management System (NIMS)· IS-0800: National Response Framework

(NRF), An IntroductionOther recommended (not required) courses:· E/L/G 0191 Emergency

Operations Center/Incident Command System Interface· E/L/G 0400 Advanced Incident

Command System for Complex Incidents, ICS 400

Primary Core Capability: 

Operational Coordination

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

Course Active?: Yes

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Course Description: 

This course provides local- and state-level emergency responders with a robust understanding of

the duties, responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective Finance/Administration Section Chief on

an All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT). These responsibilities include managing the

Finance/ Administration Section personnel and managing the finances and administrative

responsibilities during an incident.

Exercises, simulations, discussions, and a final exam enable participants to process and apply

their new knowledge.

Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS All-Hazards training should be completed by personnel who are

regularly assigned to Functional, Support, or Unit Leader positions on Type 3 or 4 AHIMTs, or by

those persons who desire to seek credentials/certification in those positions.

ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate

ACE: Credit Hours: 1

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Demonstrate an understanding of the duties, responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective

Finance/Administration Section Chief on an All-Hazards Incident Management Team.

Other Prerequisites: 

IS 100: Incident Command System (ICS), An IntroductionIS 200: ICS for Single Resource and

Initial Action IncidentsE/L/G 0300: Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding

Incidents (ICS 300)E/L/G 0400: Advanced Incident Command System for Command and General

Staff - Complex Incidents (ICS 400)IS 700: National Incident Management System (NIMS), An

IntroductionIS 800: National Response Framework (NRF)Recommended: O-305 Type 3 AHIMT

Training course (delivered by USFA)

Primary Core Capability: 

Intelligence and Information Sharing

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Planning

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Recover

Mitigation

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NIMS ICS All-Hazards Finance/Administration Section Chief Course E0973

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential Duration (in Hours): 21.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 2.1 Duration (in Days): 3.0

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Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

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Course Description: 

This course is designed to assist the student in his or her preparation to function effectively as

under the NIMS/Incident Command System.

Personnel selected to serve as instructors for this course will teach in the field to personnel

representing the Nation¿s first responders and allied professions from various Federal, state, and

local organizations.

The audience for the course includes people functioning within the environment of an Incident

Management Team (IMT) as fully qualified and have a significant instructional delivery

background.

The use of qualified, knowledgeable, and experienced instructors is an important aspect in the

successful delivery of AHPS training. The learning experience is heightened when the instructors

have real-world experience and have served in the capacity for which they are providing

instruction. This experience should include service on a variety of incidents during major

operations, planned events, and/or full scale Homeland Security Exercise Evaluation (HSEEP)

compliant exercises as determined by the local authority having jurisdiction (AHJ).

Selection Criteria:

Endorsement from the State Training Officer or equivalent is required for State, Territorial, Tribal

and Local applicants to attend this Train-the-Trainer course. This is required because the State or

equivalent AHJ determines who meets their instructor qualification standards.

All applicants for admission into the All-Hazards Position-Specific (AHPS) Train-the-Trainer (TtT)

program must:

Have completed the course they desire to teach prior to applying for acceptance into the Trainthe-Trainer program

Be a fully qualified FASC; completed Position Task Book (PTB)

Have documented experience serving as a FASC on Type 3, Type 2 or Type 1 AHIMT(S)

ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate

ACE: Credit Hours: 2

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Teach the All-Hazards Finance/Administration Section Chief Leader course through the use of

lecture, interactive discussion, guided exercises and activities, and practice student teaching.

Other Prerequisites: 

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NIMS ICS All-Hazards Finance/Administration Train-the-Trainer E0974

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential Duration (in Hours): 21.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 2.1 Duration (in Days): 3.0

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Endorsement from the State Training Officer or equivalent is required for State, Territorial, Tribal

and Local applicants to attend this Train-the-Trainer course.Completion of the E/L0973 and:The

most current versions of:IS 100: Incident Command System (ICS), An IntroductionIS 200: ICS for

Single Resource and Initial Action IncidentsE/L/G 0300: Intermediate Incident Command System

for Expanding Incidents (ICS 300)E/L/G 0400: Advanced Incident Command System for

Command and General Staff - Complex Incidents (ICS 400)IS 700: National Incident Management

System (NIMS), An IntroductionIS 800: National Response Framework (NRF)In conjunction with

the above requirements, instructor candidates must also provide documentation that demonstrates

successful completion of formal adult education and/or instructor training to include at least one of

the following or its equivalent:- National Fire Academy¿s (NFA) Educational Methodology courseNational Wildfire Coordinating Group¿s (NWCG) Facilitative Instructor (M-410) course- Center for

Domestic Preparedness (CDP) Instructor Training Certification Course- Equivalents (i.e. FEMA

E/L/0141, Instructional Presentation and Evaluation Skills, Total Army Instructor Training Course

(TAITC); Small Group Instructor Training Course (SGITC); G265 Basic Instructional Skills course,

etc.)- State Certified Level II or higher Fire, Rescue, and/or EMS Instructor (NFPA 1041 ¿ Level

II)- State Certified Teaching Certificate- Advanced degree in education, educational psychology,

technical education, or a related programRecommended:National Wildland Coordinating Group

(NWCG) S-420 or S-520Integrated Emergency Management Course (IEMC)National Association

of State Foresters (NASF) Complex Incident Management Course (CIMC)National Fire Academy

(NFA) Command &Control or Command &Control of Natural and Manmade Disasters coursesNFA

O-337, Command &General Staff courseNFA O-305, All-Hazards Incident Management Team

course; U.S. Fire AdministrationNFA O-337, Command &General Staff Functions for Local

Incident Management Team (US Fire Academy)

Primary Core Capability: 

N/A - None

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Recover

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

Course Active?: Yes

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Course Description: 

The Finance/Administration Unit Leader (FAUL) course will help participants establish the

essential core competencies required for performing the duties of the Finance/Administration Unit

Leader in an all-hazards incident. The course is designed to enable participants to perform as any

of the four FAULs (Time Unit Leader, Procurement Unit Leader, Compensation and Claims Unit

Leader, Cost Unit Leader). Participants will learn information that is applicable across all four

positions, such as unit setup and management, information gathering, and interactions.

Complex experiential exercises and discussions will afford participants the opportunity to act as

each unit leader while connecting all information learned back to real-world application.

Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS All-Hazards training should be completed by personnel who are

regularly assigned to Functional, Support, or Unit Leader positions on Type 3 or 4 All-Hazards

Incident Management Teams, or by those persons who desire to seek credentials/certification in

those positions.

ACE: Level: Lower Division/Assoicate

ACE: Credit Hours: 2

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Use appropriate information and clear communication to interact and coordinate with incident

personnel.

Assume the role of the Time Unit Leader (TIME) for an all-hazards incident.

Assume the role of the Procurement Unit (PROC) Leader for an all-hazards incident.

Assume the role of the Compensation/Claims Unit (COMP) Leader for an all-hazards incident.

Assume the role of the Cost Unit Leader (COST) for an all-hazards incident.

Manage a Finance/Administration Unit.

Other Prerequisites: 

IS 100: Incident Command System (ICS), An IntroductionIS 200: ICS for Single Resource and

Initial Action IncidentsE/L/G 0300: Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding

Incidents (ICS 300)IS 700: National Incident Management System (NIMS), An IntroductionIS 800:

National Response Framework (NRF)Recommended: E/L/G 0400, ICS 400: Advanced Incident

Command System for Command and General Staff—Complex Incidents; O-305 Type 3 AHIMT

Training course (delivered by USFA)

Primary Core Capability: 

Planning

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NIMS ICS All-Hazards Finance/Administration Unit Leader Course E0975

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential Duration (in Hours): 21.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 2.1 Duration (in Days): 3.0

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Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Environmental Response/Health and Safety

Operational Coordination

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Recover

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

Course Active?: Yes

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Course Description: 

This course is designed to assist the student in his or her preparation to function effectively under

the NIMS/Incident Command System.

Personnel selected to serve as instructors for this course will teach in the field to personnel

representing the Nation¿s first responders and allied professions from various Federal, state, and

local organizations.

The audience for the course includes people functioning within the environment of an Incident

Management Team (IMT) as fully qualified and have a significant instructional delivery

background.

The use of qualified, knowledgeable, and experienced instructors is an important aspect in the

successful delivery of AHPS training. The learning experience is heightened when the instructors

have real-world experience and have served in the capacity for which they are providing

instruction. This experience should include service on a variety of incidents during major

operations, planned events, and/or full scale Homeland Security Exercise Evaluation (HSEEP)

compliant exercises as determined by the local authority having jurisdiction (AHJ).

Selection Criteria:

Endorsement from the State Training Officer or equivalent is required for State, Territorial, Tribal

and Local applicants to attend this Train-the-Trainer course. This is required because the State or

equivalent AHJ determines who meets their instructor qualification standards.

All applicants for admission into the All-Hazards Position-Specific (AHPS) Train-the-Trainer (TtT)

program must:

Have completed the course they desire to teach prior to applying for acceptance into the Trainthe-Trainer program

Be a fully qualified SITL; completed Position Task Book (PTB)

Have documented experience serving as a SITL on Type 3, Type 2 or Type 1 AHIMT(S)

ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate

ACE: Credit Hours: 2

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Teach the SITL course through the use of lecture, interactive discussion, guided exercises and

activities, and practice student teaching.

Other Prerequisites: 

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NIMS ICS All-Hazards Situation Unit Leader Train-the-Trainer E0978

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential Duration (in Hours): 35.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 3.5 Duration (in Days): 5.0

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Endorsement from the State Training Officer or equivalent is required for State, Territorial, Tribal

and Local applicants to attend this Train-the-Trainer course.Completion of the E/L0964 and:The

most current versions of:IS 100: Incident Command System (ICS), An IntroductionIS 200: ICS for

Single Resource and Initial Action IncidentsE/L/G 300: Intermediate Incident Command System for

Expanding Incidents (ICS 300)E/L/G 400: Advanced Incident Command System for Command

and General Staff - Complex Incidents (ICS 400)IS 700: National Incident Management System

(NIMS), An IntroductionIS 800: National Response Framework (NRF)In conjunction with the above

requirements, instructor candidates must also provide documentation that demonstrates

successful completion of formal adult education and/or instructor training to include at least one of

the following or its equivalent:- National Fire Academy¿s (NFA) Educational Methodology courseNational Wildfire Coordinating Group¿s (NWCG) Facilitative Instructor (M-410) course- Center for

Domestic Preparedness (CDP) Instructor Training Certification Course- Equivalents (i.e. FEMA

E/L/0141, Instructional Presentation and Evaluation Skills, Total Army Instructor Training Course

(TAITC); Small Group Instructor Training Course (SGITC); G265 Basic Instructional Skills course,

etc.)- State Certified Level II or higher Fire, Rescue, and/or EMS Instructor (NFPA 1041 ¿ Level

II)- State Certified Teaching Certificate- Advanced degree in education, educational psychology,

technical education, or a related programRecommended:National Wildland Coordinating Group

(NWCG) S-420 or S-520Integrated Emergency Management Course (IEMC)National Association

of State Foresters (NASF) Complex Incident Management Course (CIMC)National Fire Academy

(NFA) Command &Control or Command &Control of Natural and Manmade Disasters coursesNFA

O-337, Command &General Staff courseNFA O-305, All-Hazards Incident Management Team

course; U.S. Fire AdministrationNFA O-337, Command &General Staff Functions for Local

Incident Management Team (US Fire Academy)

Primary Core Capability: 

Situational Assessment

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Recover

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

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Course Description: 

The goal of this professional development course, E/L 984 Task Force/Strike (Resource) Team

Leader, is to provide training designed to support all-hazards competencies and behaviors within a

Type III Incident Management Team (IMT).

Selection Criteria: 

The intended audience(s) are local- or State-level emergency responders who may be designated

as Task Force/Strike (Resource) Team Leaders on their local or state Incident Management Team

(IMT). The materials were developed with the assumption that audience members may have little

or no actual experience as a member of an AHIMT.

The audience may include students from a variety of agencies and functional disciplines, including

fire service, law enforcement, emergency management, public works departments, as well as

public health organizations, medical emergency teams, and hospitals.

National Incident Management System (NIMS) Incident Command System (ICS) specific training

should be completed by personnel who are regularly assigned to function, support, or unit leader

positions on USFA or other Type III or IV AHIMT or by those persons who desire to seek

credentials/certification in those positions.

ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate

ACE: Credit Hours: 1

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Identify course objectives and position-specific resource materials for Task Force/Strike

(Resource) Team Leader.

Describe the function and components of the Incident Management Organization/Team and the

Operations Section.

Describe the responsibilities of the Task Force/Strike (Resource) Team Leader at the preresponse, response, operational, demobilization, and post-incident phases of an incident.

Describe the information gathering and dissemination responsibilities of the Task Force/Strike

(Resource) Team Leader.

Describe the leadership and personnel supervision responsibilities of the Task Force/Strike

(Resource) Team Leader.

Describe the risk management and safety responsibilities of the Task Force/Strike (Resource)

Team Leader.

Describe the tasks a Task Force/Strike Team Force Leader is required to complete during an

Operational period for an incident.

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NIMS ICS All-Hazards Task Force/Strike Team Leader E0984

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential Duration (in Hours): 19.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 1.9 Duration (in Days): 3.0

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The required prerequisites to this course are:· IS-0100: Introduction to the Incident Command

System (ICS), ICS 100· IS-0200: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response· E/L/G

0300: Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents· IS-0700: An Introduction

to the National Incident Management System (NIMS)· IS-0800: National Response Framework

(NRF), An IntroductionOther recommended courses:· E/L/G 0191 Emergency Operations

Center/Incident Command System Interface· E/L/G 0400 Advanced Incident Command System for

Complex Incidents, ICS 400

Primary Core Capability: 

Operational Coordination

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

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The Air Support Group Supervisor (ASGS) course is intended to provide local- and state-level

emergency responders with an overview of key duties and responsibilities of an ASGS in a Type 3

All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT).

Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS All-Hazards training should be completed by personnel who are

regularly assigned to Functional, Support, or Unit Leader positions on Type 3 or 4 AHIMTs, or by

those persons who desire to seek credentials/certification in those positions.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe basic air operations concepts, including policies, aircraft, risk management, and

safety.

Define the ASGS role as it relates to fixed wing, rotor, wing, and military operations.

Demonstrate a mastery of the concepts presented in the course by passing a final examination.

Other Prerequisites: 

IS 100: Incident Command System (ICS), An IntroductionIS 200: ICS for Single Resource and

Initial Action IncidentsE/L/G 0300: Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding

Incidents (ICS 300)E/L/G 0400: Advanced Incident Command System for Command and General

Staff - Complex Incidents (ICS 400)IS 700: National Incident Management System (NIMS), An

IntroductionIS 800: National Response Framework (NRF)Recommended: O-305, Type 3 AHIMT

Training course (delivered by UFSA)

Primary Core Capability: 

Operational Coordination

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Recover

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

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NIMS ICS All-Hazards Air Support Group Supervisor E0986

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential Duration (in Hours): 21.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 2.1 Duration (in Days): 3.0

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Course Description: 

This course is intended to familiarize participants with the basic concepts of air operations as

associated with deployment through the Air Operations Branch of an Incident Management Team

(IMT) and/or through the NIMS/ICS system.

Selection Criteria: This course is intended for personnel who are members of All-Hazards Incident

Management Teams, or those who are seeking credentials/certification in those positions.

ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate

ACE: Credit Hours: 1

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Identify and describe the types of aircraft involved in air operations at an incident.

Discuss the various components of air operations.

Describe the policies and regulations that govern air operations.

Describe the risk management and safety aspects of air operations.

Demonstrate the ability to use aviation sectional charts to determine a variety of air operations

needs for different scenarios.

Other Prerequisites: 

IS 100: Incident Command System (ICS), An IntroductionIS 200: ICS for Single Resource and

Initial Action IncidentsE/L/G 0300: Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding

Incidents (ICS 300)E/L/G 0400: Advanced Incident Command System for Command and General

Staff - Complex Incidents (ICS 400)IS 700: National Incident Management System (NIMS), An

IntroductionIS 800: National Response Framework (NRF)Recommended: O-305, Type 3 AHIMT

Training course (delivered by USFA)

Primary Core Capability: 

Critical Transportation

Mission Area(s): 

Protect

Respond

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

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NIMS ICS All-Hazards Introduction to Air Operations E0987

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential Duration (in Hours): 14.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 1.4 Duration (in Days): 2.0

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NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

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Course Description: 

This course is designed to assist the student in his or her preparation to function effectively as

under the NIMS/Incident Command System.

Personnel selected to serve as instructors for this course will teach in the field to personnel

representing the Nation¿s first responders and allied professions from various Federal, state, and

local organizations.

The audience for the course includes people functioning within the environment of an Incident

Management Team (IMT) as fully qualified and have a significant instructional delivery

background.

The use of qualified, knowledgeable, and experienced instructors is an important aspect in the

successful delivery of AHPS training. The learning experience is heightened when the instructors

have real-world experience and have served in the capacity for which they are providing

instruction. This experience should include service on a variety of incidents during major

operations, planned events, and/or full scale Homeland Security Exercise Evaluation (HSEEP)

compliant exercises as determined by the local authority having jurisdiction (AHJ).

Selection Criteria:

Endorsement from the State Training Officer or equivalent is required for State, Territorial, Tribal

and Local applicants to attend this Train-the-Trainer course. This is required because the State or

equivalent AHJ determines who meets their instructor qualification standards.

All applicants for admission into the All-Hazards Position-Specific (AHPS) Train-the-Trainer (TtT)

program must:

Have completed the course they desire to teach prior to applying for acceptance into the Trainthe-Trainer program

Be a fully qualified ASGS; completed Position Task Book (PTB)

Have documented experience serving as a ASGS on Type 3, Type 2 or Type 1 AHIMT(S)

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe basic air operations concepts including policies, aircraft, risk management, and safety.

Define the ASGS role as it relates to fixed wing, rotor, wing, and military operations.

Demonstrate a mastery of the concepts presented in the course by passing a written final

examination.

Other Prerequisites: 

Endorsement from the State Training Officer or equivalent is required for State, Territorial, Tribal

and Local applicants to attend this Train-the-Trainer course.Completion of the E/L0986 and:The

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NIMS ICS All-Hazards Air Group Supervisor Train-the-Trainer E0988

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential Duration (in Hours): 21.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 2.1 Duration (in Days): 3.0

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most current versions of:IS 100: Incident Command System (ICS), An IntroductionIS 200: ICS for

Single Resource and Initial Action IncidentsE/L/G 0300: Intermediate Incident Command System

for Expanding Incidents (ICS 300)E/L/G 0400: Advanced Incident Command System for

Command and General Staff - Complex Incidents (ICS 400)IS 700: National Incident Management

System (NIMS), An IntroductionIS 800: National Response Framework (NRF)In conjunction with

the above requirements, instructor candidates must also provide documentation that demonstrates

successful completion of formal adult education and/or instructor training to include at least one of

the following or its equivalent:- National Fire Academy¿s (NFA) Educational Methodology courseNational Wildfire Coordinating Group¿s (NWCG) Facilitative Instructor (M-410) course- Center for

Domestic Preparedness (CDP) Instructor Training Certification Course- Equivalents (i.e. FEMA

E/L/0141, Instructional Presentation and Evaluation Skills, Total Army Instructor Training Course

(TAITC); Small Group Instructor Training Course (SGITC); G265 Basic Instructional Skills course,

etc.)- State Certified Level II or higher Fire, Rescue, and/or EMS Instructor (NFPA 1041 ¿ Level

II)- State Certified Teaching Certificate- Advanced degree in education, educational psychology,

technical education, or a related programRecommended:National Wildland Coordinating Group

(NWCG) S-420 or S-520Integrated Emergency Management Course (IEMC)National Association

of State Foresters (NASF) Complex Incident Management Course (CIMC)National Fire Academy

(NFA) Command &Control or Command &Control of Natural and Manmade Disasters coursesNFA

O-337, Command &General Staff courseNFA O-305, All-Hazards Incident Management Team

course; U.S. Fire AdministrationNFA O-337, Command &General Staff Functions for Local

Incident Management Team (US Fire Academy)

Primary Core Capability: 

N/A - None

Mission Area(s): 

Protect

Respond

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

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Course Description: 

This course is designed to assist the student in his or her preparation to function effectively under

the NIMS/Incident Command System.

Personnel selected to serve as instructors for this course will teach in the field to personnel

representing the Nation¿s first responders and allied professions from various Federal, state, and

local organizations.

The audience for the course includes people functioning within the environment of an Incident

Management Team (IMT) as fully qualified and have a significant instructional delivery

background.

The use of qualified, knowledgeable, and experienced instructors is an important aspect in the

successful delivery of AHPS training. The learning experience is heightened when the instructors

have real-world experience and have served in the capacity for which they are providing

instruction. This experience should include service on a variety of incidents during major

operations, planned events, and/or full scale Homeland Security Exercise Evaluation (HSEEP)

compliant exercises as determined by the local authority having jurisdiction (AHJ).

Selection Criteria:

Endorsement from the State Training Officer or equivalent is required for State, Territorial, Tribal

and Local applicants to attend this Train-the-Trainer course. This is required because the State or

equivalent AHJ determines who meets their instructor qualification standards.

All applicants for admission into the All-Hazards Position-Specific (AHPS) Train-the-Trainer (TtT)

program must:

Have completed the course they desire to teach prior to applying for acceptance into the Trainthe-Trainer program

Be a fully qualified ASGS; completed Position Task Book (PTB)

Have documented experience serving as a ASGS on Type 3, Type 2 or Type 1 AHIMT(S)

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe basic air operations concepts including policies, aircraft, risk management, and safety.

Define the ASGS role as it relates to fixed wing, rotor, wing, and military operations.

Demonstrate a mastery of the concepts presented in the course through a demonstrated

student teaching process.

Other Prerequisites: 

Endorsement from the State Training Officer or equivalent is required for State, Territorial, Tribal

and Local applicants to attend this Train-the-Trainer course.Completion of the E/L0986,

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NIMS ICS All-Hazards Introduction to Air Operations Train-the-Trainer E0989

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential Duration (in Hours): 14.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 1.4 Duration (in Days): 2.0

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E/L0987and:The most current versions of:IS 100: Incident Command System (ICS), An

IntroductionIS 200: ICS for Single Resource and Initial Action IncidentsE/L/G 0300: Intermediate

Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents (ICS 300)E/L/G 0400: Advanced Incident

Command System for Command and General Staff - Complex Incidents (ICS 400)IS 700: National

Incident Management System (NIMS), An IntroductionIS 800: National Response Framework

(NRF)In conjunction with the above requirements, instructor candidates must also provide

documentation that demonstrates successful completion of formal adult education and/or

instructor training to include at least one of the following or its equivalent:- National Fire

Academy¿s (NFA) Educational Methodology course- National Wildfire Coordinating Group¿s

(NWCG) Facilitative Instructor (M-410) course- Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP)

Instructor Training Certification Course- Equivalents (i.e. FEMA E/L/0141, Instructional

Presentation and Evaluation Skills, Total Army Instructor Training Course (TAITC); Small Group

Instructor Training Course (SGITC); G265 Basic Instructional Skills course, etc.)- State Certified

Level II or higher Fire, Rescue, and/or EMS Instructor (NFPA 1041 ¿ Level II)- State Certified

Teaching Certificate- Advanced degree in education, educational psychology, technical education,

or a related programRecommended:National Wildland Coordinating Group (NWCG) S-420 or S520Integrated Emergency Management Course (IEMC)National Association of State Foresters

(NASF) Complex Incident Management Course (CIMC)National Fire Academy (NFA) Command

&Control or Command &Control of Natural and Manmade Disasters coursesNFA O-337,

Command &General Staff courseNFA O-305, All-Hazards Incident Management Team course;

U.S. Fire AdministrationNFA O-337, Command &General Staff Functions for Local Incident

Management Team (US Fire Academy)

Primary Core Capability: 

N/A - None

Mission Area(s): 

Protect

Respond

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

Course Active?: Yes

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Course Description: 

This course teaches local, state, and Federal government planners to understand and apply the

concepts and principles in the FEMA Operational Planning Manual. The course emphasizes that

the successful development and implementation of emergency operations plans depends on these

skills.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Completion of this course will provide students with the skills and understanding to conduct FEMA

operational planning activities with key stakeholders in accordance with the FEMA Operational

Planning Manual (FOPM). Students will understand that a standardized approach to operational

planning maximizes interoperability. Students will be able to describe:

Common types of planning,

The operational planning method,

The use of the operational planning method,

How to use the planning process for deliberate and crisis action planning, and

How to transition plans from the planners to those who execute plans.

Prerequisite(s): 

IS0100.c: An Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS 100 

IS0200.c: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response

IS0235.b: Emergency Planning

Primary Core Capability: 

N/A - None

Mission Area(s): 

Common

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

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FEMA Operational Planning Manual E2002

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning, Mobile/NonResident, ResidentialDuration (in Hours): 4.0

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Course Description: 

The E/L/G 2300 Intermediate Emergency Operations Center Functions is a three-day course with

the goal of assisting individuals and jurisdictions who desire to develop or improve their

Emergency Operation Centers (EOC). By the end of the course, students will be able to

demonstrate, through activities and a Final Exam, the managerial and operational roles of the

modern-day EOC as a NIMS Command and Coordination functional group operating within a

Multiagency Coordination System (MACS).

Selection Criteria:

The intended audience(s) are federal, state, tribal, territorial, local level, business and

nongovernmental emergency management personnel who may be designated to support an

Emergency Operations Center (EOC) within their jurisdiction or organization. The materials were

developed with the assumption that audience members may have little or no actual experience as

a member of an EOC Staff.

The audience may include students from a variety of agencies, organizations and functional

disciplines, including fire service, law enforcement, emergency management, public works

departments, as well as public health organizations, medical emergency teams, and hospitals,

businesses and non-governmental organizations

National Incident Management System (NIMS) Emergency Operations Center training should be

completed by personnel who are regularly assigned to positions within an EOC or by those

persons who desire to seek qualification and certification in an EOC position or function.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain the EOC’s critical link to the other NIMS Command and Coordination Structures.

Identify EOC staffing solutions by aligning EOC Skillsets to common EOC structures.

Explain the planning, operational and resourcing functions of the EOC.

Using a scenario, identify the essential elements of information (EEI) that support EOC decision

making and information sharing.

Using a scenario identify changes in EOC activation level, staffing, resources and information

requirements for an expanding incident.

Identify the role of an EOC during the transition to recovery.

Explain the location, design, equipment and technology considerations for the EOC.

Other Prerequisites: 

IS-0100, An Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS 100IS-2200, Basic Emergency

Operations Center FunctionsIS-0700, An Introduction to the National Incident Management

SystemIS-0800,National Response Framework, An IntroductionRecommended:E/L/G 0191,

Emergency Operations Center/Incident Command System InterfaceIS-0200, Basic Incident

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Intermediate Emergency Operations Center Functions E2300

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential, Indirect Duration (in Hours): 24.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 22.5 Duration (in Days): 3.0

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Primary Core Capability: 

Operational Coordination

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

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Course Description: 

This advanced-topics course addresses the everchanging challenges faced from flood and wind

risk, through a comprehensive approach of planning, compliance, best-practice mitigation, and

funding.

The four-day course is comprised of six (6) half- and full-day modules:

1. Flood Provisions of the I-Codes and ASCE-24 (full-day)

2. Incorporating Future Conditions into Flood Design (half-day)

3. Strategies for Maximizing Floodproofing Success (half-day)

4. Steps to a Successful Elevation (full-day)

5. Wind Mitigation for Buildings: Policies &Procedures for Successful Recovery (half-day)

6. Critical Building Performance for Wind (half-day)

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Module 1: Flood Provisions of the I-Codes and ASCE-24

Identify and understand the flood provisions of the 2018 I-Codes

Identify and understand the primary provisions of ASCE 24-14

Explain how flood provisions of building codes and standards satisfy the NFIP requirements for

buildings

Discuss various methods of compliance, including dry floodproofing

Module 2: Incorporating Future Conditions into Flood Design

Understanding of Sources of Future Conditions: Participants will understand how future

increased flood conditions can impact buildings and what factors may increase future flood

conditions

Application Applied Data: Participants will be able to find and apply data to current and future

flood conditions with regards to risk reduction and will be able to approximate a future flood

protection level they could recommend to a client

Risk Communications: Participants will be able to inform a building owner of the potential

increase in flood risk and by incorporating increased flood protection into a building they may

achieve return on investment, avoid flood damage, and potentially reduce flood insurance

premiums.

The participants can then property document their assumptions and convey those assumptions

to a building owner.

 Module 3: Strategies for Maximizing Floodproofing Success 

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Advanced Building Science E2460

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Residential Duration (in Hours): 28.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 2.8 Duration (in Days): 3.0

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Floodproofing objectives and flood risk assessment

Dry floodproofing regulations, codes, and standards

Dry floodproofing design considerations for new and existing nonresidential buildings

Floodproofing operation and maintenance considerations

 Module 4: Steps to a Successful Elevation

Demonstrate knowledge of community goals and the laws and regulations that govern elevation

projects

Identify important community and candidate building information to acquire prior to field

investigations (site visits)

Demonstrate knowledge of design requirements for elevation projects, beginning with

organizing field investigations of candidate homes

Demonstrate knowledge of elevation project management responsibilities related to project

schedule, budget, and potential grant funding

Examine and compare elevation methods and comprehensive construction challenges and

solutions

Demonstrate knowledge of the benefits and challenges of successful elevation projects

 Module 5: Wind Mitigation for Buildings: Policies &Procedures for Successful Recovery

Wind provisions of consensus codes and reference standards

Pre- and Post-Disaster FEMA Programs and Policies that require implementation of wind

provisions

Requirements for developing a FEMA wind hazard mitigation project

Benefits of wind hazard mitigation

 Module 6: Critical Building Performance for Wind

Wind provisions of consensus codes and reference standards

Pre- and Post-Disaster FEMA Programs and Policies that require implementation of wind

provisions

Requirements for developing a FEMA wind hazard mitigation project

Benefits of wind hazard mitigation 

Primary Core Capability: 

Long-term Vulnerability Reduction

Mission Area(s): 

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx 

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Course Description: 

The primary purpose of this symposium is to encourage and support inter-school dialogue on a

variety of issues and topics related to hazard, disaster, and emergency management higher

education, as well as to facilitate direct dialogue between the Emergency Management Higher

Education Program and representatives of colleges and universities with emergency management

programs to improve program quality. A secondary purpose of the symposium is to provide

information to the faculty and administrators of emergency management collegiate programs that

could be used in the development of new emergency management college courses and programs

or in the modification of existing courses—akin to an “educate the educator” posture.

Selection Criteria: Faculty and administrators with colleges and universities which:

Have a hazard, disaster, or emergency management academic program in place;

Are investigating or developing a hazard, disaster, or emergency management academic

program; or

FEMA is seeking to interest in developing such a program.

In addition, a small number of participants are FEMA Emergency Management Higher Education

Program materials developers and representatives of stakeholder organizations.

CECs: 12

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe current issues, problems, and potential solutions related to hazard, disaster,

emergency management, and homeland security higher education.

Discuss information which could be used in the development and quality improvement of new

emergency management courses or programs or the modification of current courses or

programs.

Discuss recent changes to laws, policies, and regulations affecting emergency management.

Discuss the latest developments in emergency management and homeland security research.

Describe the skills, knowledge, and abilities graduates will need in order to build a more

disaster-resistant and resilient nation.

Primary Core Capability: 

Community Resilience

Mission Area(s): 

Common

Discipline(s): 

Other

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Emergency Management Higher Education Symposium E8510

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Residential, Conference or Symposium Duration (in Hours): 32.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 3.2 Duration (in Days): 4.0

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NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

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Course Description: 

This annual symposium highlights new training and exercise initiatives and best practices, lessons

learned, and case studies related to cybersecurity.

Selection Criteria: Cybersecurity professionals from state, local, territorial, and tribal government,

as well as private sector organizations supporting emergency management operations.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Identify the best practices for improving cybersecurity capabilities through training and exercise.

Identify and access available training and exercise programs to bridge cybersecurity capability

gaps identified in the National Preparedness Report (NPR) and in State Preparedness Reports

(SPRs).

Identify lessons learned in building and sustaining cybersecurity processes and program

capability that apply to bridging existing gaps.

Primary Core Capability: 

Cybersecurity

Mission Area(s): 

Protect

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

Course Active?: Yes

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Cybersecurity Symposium E8515

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Residential, Conference or Symposium Duration (in Hours): 24.0

Duration (in Days): 4.0

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Course Description: 

The National Dam Safety Program Technical Seminar (NDSPTS) is a two-day seminar held each

year in February. A topic is selected by the training subcommittee of the National Dam Safety

Review Board (NDSRB) that highlights relevant issues in dam safety engineering and safety.

Selection Criteria: The audience for this course is limited to professional staff of dam safety

programs at the Federal, state, and tribal levels, professional staff of dam safety programs at the

local level who are nominated to represent their state by their state Dam Safety Officer, and also

those from the private sector, such as engineering firms. Student Travel Stipend funding is only

available for one State Dam Safety Officer designated public employee per state.

CECs: 12

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe the topic(s) that is selected by the training subcommittee of the NDSRB that highlights

relevant issues in dam safety engineering and safety.

Primary Core Capability: 

N/A - None

Mission Area(s): 

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

Course Active?: Yes

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National Dam Safety Program Technical Seminar E8535

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Residential, Conference or Symposium Duration (in Hours): 16.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 1.6 Duration (in Days): 2.0

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Course Description: 

One of FEMA’s most important stakeholders is the state Emergency Management Agency. These

state agencies are responsible for implementing FEMA’s programs. FEMA’s EMI conducts training

for new State Emergency Management Directors. The Resident training course at EMI is

conducted in cooperation with the National Emergency Management Association (NEMA), an

organization which represents the State Directors. The training is designed to bring new State

Directors together at EMI for opportunities to learn about FEMA programs, what NEMA has to

offer, and to further develop skills necessary to lead their departments.

Selection Criteria: State Emergency Management Directors and Deputy Directors who have not

previously taken this course. A limited number of FEMA Federal Coordinating Officers are also

eligible to attend.

CECs: 12

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Provide State Emergency Management Directors and Deputy Directors with the information,

resources, and tools they need to effectively lead and manage their agencies and programs.

Identify current and emerging issues, challenges, and trends in all-hazards emergency

management and help identify and develop effective strategies to deal with them.

Encourage innovation in emergency management and homeland security through public policy

discussion and debate.

Develop leadership and management skills for a constantly changing environment.

Other Prerequisites: 

Participation in pre-course webinars

Primary Core Capability: 

N/A - None

Mission Area(s): 

Common

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

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State Director Training Seminar E8550

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Residential Duration (in Hours): 19.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 1.9 Duration (in Days): 2.5

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Course Schedule: 

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Course Description: 

This course provides training for local communities to prepare for and manage the Mass

Care/Emergency Assistance (MC/EA) functions effectively. The goal is to prepare community

agencies, organizations, and businesses to work together in coordination with Emergency

Management and traditional MC providers to plan and provide MC/EA services to those affected

by disaster.

Selection Criteria: This course is intended for MC coordinators, management staff, nongovernmental organization leaders, private sector, and other emergency management staff that

are a part of the team and have a responsibility for effective MC/EA preparedness and response.

There are several options for the composition of a class. One is the State MC Coordinator and

his/her team; a local MC Coordinator and his/her team; or a State MC Coordinator and local MC

Coordinators from the state.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Define the four primary MC/EA services as discussed in this course.

Describe how to determine their community’s MC/EA service resource requirements.

Identify providers that exist in their community or can be called upon from a nearby community

to meet the requirements for MC/EA.

Name planning and operational actions that can affect how services will be provided.

List action items to use resources and providers to meet MC/EA requirements in their

community.

Primary Core Capability: 

Mass Care Services

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Your State Training Officer

POC Work Phone: 111-111-1111

POC Work Email: FEMA-G-Courses@fema.dhs.gov

Course Active?: Yes

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Community Mass Care and Emergency Assistance G0108

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Indirect Duration (in Hours): 14.0

Duration (in Days): 2.0

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Course Description: 

This 3-day course addresses the practicalities of conducting successful interactions, managing the

classroom experience, and making presentations. It covers the basics of adult learning and of

training evaluation for those wanting more experience in this area.

Participants have several opportunities to practice presentation and instructional skills, first as

spokespersons for small groups, then during short duo presentations, 3-minute individual

presentations, and, finally, 20-minute individual presentations, using material related to their own

programs or functions. Detailed feedback is provided.

A large number of job aids are provided to help in the application of training skills. To prepare for

the 20-minute presentation, participants should come to class with materials from a pre-existing

course that is related to their work.

Selection Criteria: Federal, State Tribal and local staff designated to train in various EM subject

areas. Also, subject matter experts who have the responsibility to deliver training.

CECs: 12

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Establish a conducive learning environment.

Demonstrate effective instructional presentation skills.

Demonstrate skills for facilitating classroom interactions.

Describe ways to manage the learning process.

Apply skills to measure training results.

Deliver three instructional presentations, using guidelines from the course assessment

checklist, and participate in their evaluations.

Primary Core Capability: 

N/A - None

Mission Area(s): 

Common

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Your State Training Officer

POC Work Phone: 000-000-0000

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Instructional Presentation and Evaluation Skills G0141

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Indirect Duration (in Hours): 18.0

Duration (in Days): 3.0

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Course Description: 

The goal of this professional development course, E/L/G 0191 Emergency Operations

Center/Incident Command System Interface, is to enable the students to develop an effective

interface between the Incident Command/Unified Command and the Emergency Operations

Center by applying National Incident Management System principles. 

Selection Criteria: The intended audience(s) are federal, state, tribal, territorial, local level, private

industry, volunteer and nongovernmental emergency management personnel who are active in a

community¿s ICS and EOC activities. This course works best when delivered to combined

audience of ICS and EOC personnel. The materials were developed with the assumption that

audience members may have little or no actual experience as a member of an Incident Command

Post staff or an EOC Staff.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain the course structure and potential ICS/EOC interface challenges.

Explain key NIMS concepts, command and coordination systems, and structures.

Analyze given scenarios to determine commonalities and potential interface issues between

ICS and EOCs.

Explain the respective roles and interconnectivity of the NIMS command and coordination

systems in coordination.

Contrast the typical role and functions of the Incident Command and the EOC during

emergency operations.

Analyze given scenarios to apply ICS/EOC interface concepts.

Develop an ICS/EOC interface action plan for your community.

Summarize the course objectives.

Other Prerequisites: 

Prior to enrolling in E/L/G 0191, students must complete:· IS-0100 An Introduction to the Incident

Command System, ICS 100· IS-0700 An Introduction to the National Incident Management

System· IS-0800 National Response Framework (NRF), An Introduction· IS-0200 Basic Incident

Command System for Initial Response, ICS 200 or ·IS-2200 Basic Emergency Operations Center

Functions

Primary Core Capability: 

Operational Coordination

Mission Area(s): 

Common

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Emergency Operations Center/Incident Command System Interface G0191

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning, Mobile/NonResident, Residential, IndirectDuration (in Hours): 8.0

Duration (in Days): 1.0

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Course POC: 

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POC Work Phone: 000-000-0000

POC Work Email: FEMA-G-Courses@fema.dhs.gov

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Course Description: 

This course is designed to familiarize participants with various aspects of the floodplain manager’s

job. Four key roles will be examined and discussed: Regulator, Coordinator, Educator, and

Planner. These roles impact the floodplain manager’s job and have broad-reaching impacts in the

community.

Selection Criteria: This course is designed for floodplain managers with at least 2 years of

floodplain management experience or who have the Certified Floodplain Manager credential.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain the importance of coordination for floodplain management, and identify key coordination

partners.

Suggest approaches for solving problems related to regulatory special cases and

noncompliance with regulations.

Identify key floodplain manager records and the storage and retention considerations that

should apply.

Describe a range of means to educate the community about floodplain management.

Identify resources that can be used to advise citizens about purchasing flood insurance that

provides recommended or required coverage at a reasonable cost.

Describe activities and programs that can be used to promote floodplain planning and mitigation

measures.

Other Prerequisites: 

Recommended: E0273, Managing Floodplain Development through the NFIP

Primary Core Capability: 

Community Resilience

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Economic Recovery

Long-term Vulnerability Reduction

Natural and Cultural Resources

Risk and Disaster Resilience Assessment

Threats and Hazard Identification

Mission Area(s): 

Prevent

Protect

Recover

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Local Floodplain Manager Roles and Responsibilities G0194.1

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Indirect Duration (in Hours): 8.0

Duration (in Days): 1.0

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Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Your State Training Officer

POC Work Phone: 000-000-0000

POC Work Email: FEMA-G-Courses@fema.dhs.gov

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Course Description: 

This course is designed to review Section 60.3 of Title 44 of the Code of Federal Regulations

(CFR) and other rules and regulations that impact floodplain management. Participants will be led

through discussions and interactive exercises that explore the details of the interpretations of the

various regulations. Topics covered include: floodway and encroachment requirements; new

residential building requirements; development in approximate A Zones; accessory and

agricultural buildings; anchoring fuel storage tanks; regulating recreational vehicles; environmental

and historical regulations; and typical compliance problems.

Selection Criteria: This course is designed for floodplain managers with at least 2 years of

floodplain management experience or who have the Certified Floodplain Manager credential.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe NFIP floodway and encroachment standards and how they are implemented.

Identify NFIP requirements for residential buildings, the common problems encountered during

the construction of various building types, and ways to address these problems.

Describe NFIP requirements that apply to approximate A zones, agricultural and accessory

structures, fuel tanks, and recreational vehicles.

Other Prerequisites: 

Recommended: E0273, Managing Floodplain Development through the NFIP

Primary Core Capability: 

Community Resilience

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Economic Recovery

Long-term Vulnerability Reduction

Threats and Hazard Identification

Mission Area(s): 

Prevent

Protect

Recover

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

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National Flood Insurance Program Rules and Regulations in Depth G0194.2

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Indirect Duration (in Hours): 8.0

Duration (in Days): 1.0

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Your State Training Officer

POC Work Phone: 000-000-0000

POC Work Email: FEMA-G-Courses@fema.dhs.gov

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Course Description: 

This course is designed to familiarize participants with the Letter of Map Change (LOMC) process

and forms and actions necessary to get LOMC reviewed and approved or denied. Letters of Map

Amendment, Letters of Map Amendment based on Fill, Letters of Map Revision, Conditional

Letters of Map Revision, and other topics will be discussed and reviewed. Interactive exercises

and in-depth discussions will aid participants in learning this information.

Selection Criteria: This course is designed for floodplain managers with at least 2 years of

floodplain management experience or who have the Certified Floodplain Manager credential.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain the basic purpose and procedures of LOMCs.

Describe the role of the local official in the LOMC process.

Identify No Adverse Impact (NAI) initiatives and best practices relating to LOMCs.

Evaluate the floodplain management implications of LOMCs.

Other Prerequisites: 

Recommended: E0273, Managing Floodplain Development through the NFIP

Primary Core Capability: 

Threats and Hazard Identification

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Community Resilience

Long-term Vulnerability Reduction

Natural and Cultural Resources

Mission Area(s): 

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Your State Training Officer

POC Work Phone: 000-000-0000

POC Work Email: FEMA-G-Courses@fema.dhs.gov

Course Active?: Yes

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Letters of Map Change G0194.3

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Indirect Duration (in Hours): 8.0

Duration (in Days): 1.0

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Course Description: 

This course is designed to familiarize participants with the issues surrounding getting teams

started for work in the post-disaster environment.

Topics include: Identifying partners and resources; creating post-disaster standard operating

procedures (SOPs); introduction to post-disaster SOPs; introduction to post-disaster operations;

initial sweeps and public information; detailed substantial damage inspections; substantial damage

declarations and posting; permitting documentation; and compliance and funding sources.

Selection Criteria: This course has in-depth discussion of the topics and exercises to help

floodplain managers prepare for post-disaster activities and is designed for floodplain managers

with at least 2 years of floodplain management experience or who have the Certified Floodplain

Manager credential.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe the elements of pre-disaster planning needed to prepare for substantial damage

operations.

Identify the content that should be in an SOP for post-disaster operations.

Outline the steps that should take place post-disaster to carry out substantial damage

responsibilities.

Describe possible methods to obtain compliance with substantial damage determinations.

List the possible sources of funding that can assist with post-disaster substantial damage

losses.

Other Prerequisites: 

Recommended: E0273, Managing Floodplain Development through the NFIP

Primary Core Capability: 

Long-term Vulnerability Reduction

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Community Resilience

Planning

Public Information and Warning

Risk and Disaster Resilience Assessment

Threats and Hazard Identification

Mission Area(s): 

Recover

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Preparing for Post-Disaster Responsibilities G0194.4

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Indirect Duration (in Hours): 8.0

Duration (in Days): 1.0

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Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Your State Training Officer

POC Work Phone: 000-000-0000

POC Work Email: FEMA-G-Courses@fema.dhs.gov

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Course Description: 

This course is the condensed version of the 4-day E0210 resident course. This course covers

foundational concepts in disaster recovery and the latest guidance on recovery planning.

Participants will either assess their own recovery plan or a sample against this national planning

guidance. Following that, participants will discuss how a disaster recovery effort can be organized,

managed, and led along with the types of challenges faced by recovery managers. Scenario

activities throughout the course give participants the opportunity to target information strategies,

and address local capabilities and challenges. They will also analyze lessons learned from Joplin,

Missouri. While this is normally a 2.5 day course, in time of disaster, it can be shortened for

immediate need in training the basics of recovery based on local need and covers the roles and

responsibilities of local recovery team members.

Selection Criteria: This course is designed for local elected officials (mayor, city/county council

member), tribal leaders, city/county manager/staff, city/county planners/staff, regional planning

commissions, economic development districts, finance director/assessor, emergency

manager/staff, public works director/staff, building inspector/staff, floodplain manager/staff, health

care administrator or planner, public information officer, housing director or planner/staff, voluntary

agency coordinator or unmet needs committee coordinator, business organization representative,

administrative director/manager, state recovery staff and partners (so they can be tuned into

recovery at the local level)

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Understand local community responsibilities and challenges associated with disaster recovery.

Discuss“lessons learned” in disaster recovery at the local level.

Develop and implement a pre-disaster recovery plan.

Other Prerequisites: 

Recommended: IS0100.b, Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS 100; IS2900,

National Disaster Recovery Framework (NDRF) Overview

Primary Core Capability: 

N/A - None

Mission Area(s): 

Prevent

Recover

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

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Recovery from Disaster: The Local Community Role G0205

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Indirect Duration (in Hours): 17.0

Duration (in Days): 2.5

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POC Work Phone: 000-000-0000

POC Work Email: FEMA-G-Courses@fema.dhs.gov

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Course Description: 

This course offers training in the fundamentals of the emergency planning process, including the

rationale behind planning. It will develop the capability for effective participation in the all-hazard

emergency operations planning process to save lives, protect property and the enviornment

threatened by disaster.

Selection Criteria: This course is designed for emergency management personnel who are

involved in developing an effective emergency planning system.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe how recent disasters have changed the way governments at all levels should plan.

Explain how the Comprehensive Preparedness Guide (CPG) 101 helps state, local, and tribal

governments determine and structure their planning requirements.

Relate emergency planning to National Incident Management System (NIMS) compliance and

integration.

Associate planning principles and concepts to the overall planning process.

Identify how the steps in the planning process can improve both deliberate and crisis action

planning.

Implement the planning process model for future planning efforts.

Determine which Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) format is best suited to their jurisdictions.

Primary Core Capability: 

N/A - Training and Education

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Recover

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Your State Training Officer

POC Work Phone: 000-000-0000

POC Work Email: FEMA-G-Courses@fema.dhs.gov

Course Active?: Yes

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Emergency Planning G0235

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Indirect Duration (in Hours): 16.0

Duration (in Days): 2.0

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Course Description: 

This 3- to 4-hour course will provide state and local elected officials, emergency managers, and

other public officials with an understanding of how these volunteer communication groups can help

in supplementing telecommunication and warning systems.

Selection Criteria: State and local elected officials, emergency managers, and other public

officials; amateur radio operators.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain the importance of amateur radio for emergency communications.

Describe the amateur radio groups that can provide emergency communications.

Explain the capabilities of amateur radio resources.

Explain how to achieve a successful Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Services (RACES)

organization.

Determine a strategy for coordinating with amateur radio resources in the community.

Other Prerequisites: 

Class is made up of the following professional groups:· Emergency managers· State and local

elected officials· Road and bridge supervisory personnel· Office of Emergency Management

personnel· City planning director· Emergency Operations Center Team· Supervisors

Primary Core Capability: 

Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Public Safety Communications

Course POC: 

Your State Training Officer

POC Work Phone: 000-000-0000

POC Work Email: FEMA-G-Courses@fema.dhs.gov

Course Active?: Yes

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WEM Amateur Radio Resources G0251

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Indirect Duration (in Hours): 4.0

Duration (in Days): 0.5

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Course Description: 

This 45-minute module provides training for volunteers, emergency management, and emergency

responder personnel on flood response techniques using sandbags and other materials. This

course may be used to train key personnel prior to a flood emergency on the basic procedures

and methods used to construct a sandbag levee or may be used to train an expedient citizen work

force for flood control operations.

Selection Criteria: The primary audience for the course will include volunteers, emergency

management personnel, and emergency responder personnel who are preparing to participate in

a flood response effort.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Identify the resources needed to effectively handle a flood threat.

Explain safety considerations for flood workers.

Identify the basic operations necessary during flood response.

Working with a group, demonstrate how to properly fill a sandbag using a filling station.

Explain the importance of using polyethylene on every emergency levee.

Demonstrate how to properly stack sandbags for levee construction.

Describe special considerations when constructing and managing emergency levees.

Describe the safety considerations and duties of the flood patrol.

Train key personnel prior to a flood emergency on the basic procedures and methods used to

construct a sandbag levee.

Train an expedient citizen workforce for flood control operations.

Primary Core Capability: 

Physical Protective Measures

Mission Area(s): 

Protect

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Citizen/Community Volunteer

Course POC: 

Your State Training Officer

POC Work Phone: 000-000-0000

POC Work Email: FEMA-G-Courses@fema.dhs.gov

Course Active?: Yes

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Expedient Flood Training G0270.3

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Indirect Duration (in Hours): 0.75

Duration (in Days): 0.1

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Course Description: 

This course provides training for local and state emergency managers who respond to hazardous

weather events, while promoting partnership and coordination between the National Weather

Service (NWS) and emergency managers. The goal of this course is to enhance emergency

managers’ ability to recognize potentially hazardous weather and flooding situations so they are

equipped to plan appropriately and to coordinate effective responses.

Selection Criteria: The audience for the course will encompass primarily the following professional

groups:

Local emergency managers (i.e., county, city, parish, or other jurisdiction)

State emergency management personnel

Voluntary agency representatives

Private sector emergency managers

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Analyze how the components of weather interact to create hazardous weather.

Anticipate the impact of hazardous weather events to enhance preparedness.

Evaluate actions taken by emergency managers to prepare for and respond to actual

hazardous weather events.

Interpret information contained in NWS forecast and warning products and other weather

resources.

Assess your community’s state of readiness for hazardous weather and flooding events.

Evaluate the effectiveness of emergency response actions for a given scenario.

Other Prerequisites: 

Recommended: IS0271.a, Anticipating Hazardous Weather and Community Risk, 2nd Edition

Primary Core Capability: 

Threats and Hazard Identification

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Intelligence and Information Sharing

Planning

Mission Area(s): 

Prevent

Protect

Respond

Mitigation

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Hazardous Weather and Flooding Preparedness G0271

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Indirect Duration (in Hours): 17.5

Duration (in Days): 2.5

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Course POC: 

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POC Work Phone: 000-000-0000

POC Work Email: FEMA-G-Courses@fema.dhs.gov

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This course is the latest in the hazardous weather series of courses produced in partnership with

the National Weather Service (NWS). Every year, the United States experiences more severe

weather than any other country in the world. In order to reduce deaths, injuries, and property

losses, emergency managers must work closely with the NWS and the news media to provide

effective warnings that can be received and understood by people at risk. This course is intended

to help facilitate that process. Course topics include: The Social Dimensions of Warning

Response; Developing Effective Warning Messages; Developing an Effective Community Warning

Process; and Working with the News Media to Create a Weather Warning Partnership. In addition

to lecture and discussion, the course includes case studies, exercises, and an opportunity for

interaction with representatives of the local news media.

Selection Criteria: Intended for local emergency managers

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Predict how people in the community may respond to different types of warnings based on

certain social factors.

Develop a hazardous weather warning message based on a specific event and the threat it

poses to the community.

Explain the interlocking sets of activities that work together to form an effective community

warning system.

Propose improvements to a community’s warning system based on identified breakdowns in

coordination and communication.

Develop warning messages for a given scenario that are targeted for delivery by a particular

media type.

Develop a warning coordination and communication strategy for a given scenario.

Primary Core Capability: 

Public Information and Warning

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Operational Coordination

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

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Warning Coordination G0272

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Indirect Duration (in Hours): 12.0

Duration (in Days): 1.5

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Your State Training Officer

POC Work Phone: 000-000-0000

POC Work Email: FEMA-G-Courses@fema.dhs.gov

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Course Description: 

This course is designed to train participants to effectively use FEMA P-55, Coastal Construction

Manual (Fourth Edition). The course and publication provide a comprehensive approach to

planning, siting, designing, constructing, and maintaining homes in the coastal environment.

The course contains in-depth descriptions of design, construction, and maintenance practices that,

when followed, will increase the durability of residential buildings in the harsh coastal environment

and reduce economic losses associated with coastal natural disasters.

Selection Criteria: The primary audience for this course is engineers and architects. Floodplain

managers and building code officials are also encouraged to attend. Hazard mitigation, planning,

zoning, public works, and other building officials with building science knowledge and also those

from the private sector, such as engineering firms, may also apply.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Understand the basic principles of designing in coastal environment: design premise, design

framework, constraints, defining a “successful” building.

Understand the differences in design requirements and expected performance between coastal

construction and inland construction.

Understand the significance and “lessons” of historical events at the coast.

Describe minimum requirements and “best practices” for coastal construction.

Identify coastal hazards at potential building sites and identify where to obtain pertinent

information.

Understand how to calculate design loads and conditions.

Understand the continuous load path principle.

Identify siting, design, construction, and maintenance defects that result in vulnerable buildings.

Other Prerequisites: 

Recommended: Participants should complete IS0279.a, Introduction to Retrofitting Flood-Prone

Residential Buildings. Taking IS0279.a should also help potential participants establish whether

they have the necessary level of building science knowledge.

Primary Core Capability: 

Long-term Vulnerability Reduction

Mission Area(s): 

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

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Residential Coastal Construction G0277

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Indirect Duration (in Hours): 14.0

Duration (in Days): 2.0

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Course POC: 

Your State Training Officer

POC Work Phone: 000-000-0000

POC Work Email: FEMA-G-Courses@fema.dhs.gov

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Course Description: 

This course provides engineering and economic guidance to architects, engineers, and local code

enforcement officials in retrofitting existing 1- to 4-family residential structures situated in floodprone areas. The retrofitting measures presented are creative, practical, compliant with applicable

floodplain regulations, and satisfactory to most homeowners.

Selection Criteria: The primary audience for this course is engineers and architects. Floodplain

managers and building code officials are also encouraged to attend. Hazard mitigation, planning,

zoning, public works, and other building officials with building science knowledge and also those

from the private sector, such as engineering firms, may also apply.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Identify basic retrofitting methods that are appropriate for residential structures in flood-prone

areas.

Identify National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policy, regulations, building codes, and

standards that govern retrofitting projects.

Evaluate the suitability of retrofitting measures for individual residential structures in terms of

technical parameters; homeowner preferences; and Federal, state, and local regulations.

Understand the analyses that are necessary to determine flood- and non-flood-related forces

and other site-specific characteristics that control the design of retrofitting measures.

Apply basic analysis and design methods to implement the following retrofitting techniques:

Elevation of structures (buildings) on solid perimeter walls or open foundations such as posts,

columns, piles, or piers

Relocation of existing structures outside the floodplain

Placement of small floodwalls, levees, or berms to protect individual structures (including the

installation of temporary or permanent closures for openings)

Strengthening of foundations, walls, and floors to make them resist flood and flood-related loads

Installation of temporary or permanent shields or sealants over exterior elements to make

structures watertight

Making building components, including utilities, structural and non-structural components, and

contents, water- and damage-resistant during periods of internal flooding of the structure

Conduct a detailed Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA) of retrofitting alternatives in order to select an

alternative that is both cost-effective and technically feasible.

Other Prerequisites: 

Recommended: Participants should complete IS 0279, Engineering Principles and Practices for

Retrofitting Flood-Prone Residential Structures; and IS 0386.a, Introduction to Residential Coastal

Construction. Taking these courses should also help potential participants establish whether they

have the necessary level of building science knowledge to take the more advanced resident

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Retrofitting Flood-Prone Residential Buildings G0279

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Indirect Duration (in Hours): 28.0

Duration (in Days): 4.0

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courses.

Primary Core Capability: 

Community Resilience

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Long-term Vulnerability Reduction

Mission Area(s): 

Prevent

Protect

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Your State Training Officer

POC Work Phone: 000-000-0000

POC Work Email: FEMA-G-Courses@fema.dhs.gov

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Course Description: 

This advanced floodplain management course is a dynamic and interactive instruction that covers

the following four topics in detail:

Placement of Manufactured Homes and Recreational Vehicles in the Floodplain (1 day).

National Flood Insurance Program Flood Insurance Principles for the Floodplain Manager (1

day).

Higher Standards in Floodplain Management (1 day).

Hydrology and Hydraulics for the Floodplain Manager (1 day).

Each topic is designed to be discussed and reviewed in greater detail than the basic course.

Developed and real-life scenarios will be examined and activities will be conducted in each section

to make sure participants not only understand the rules and regulations but also why they are in

place and how to apply them in the particular topic areas. This course is activity-rich and

participants can expect to be engaged throughout the course.

Selection Criteria: Certified floodplain managers or community officials with 2 years of full-time

floodplain management experience. Federal, state, local, and tribal officials will take precedence.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

This course is designed to provide participants with the requisite knowledge to more effectively

address issues concerning:

Placement of manufactured homes and recreational vehicles in the floodplain;

National Flood Insurance Program flood insurance principles for the floodplain manager;

Higher standards in floodplain management; and

Hydrology and hydraulics for the floodplain manager.

Prerequisite(s): 

IS1101.b: Basic Agent Tutorial 

Other Prerequisites: 

Recommended: IS-1102 Theory of Elevation Rating and E0273 Managing Floodplain

Development Through the National Flood Insurance Program

Primary Core Capability: 

Long-term Vulnerability Reduction

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Planning

Mission Area(s): 

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Advanced Floodplain Management Concepts II G0282

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential, Indirect Duration (in Hours): 24.0

Duration (in Days): 4.0

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Protect

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Your State Training Officer

POC Work Phone: 000-000-0000

POC Work Email: FEMA-G-Courses@fema.dhs.gov

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Course Description: 

This course is designed to familiarize participants with the concept of higher standards and

implementation of higher standards specifically related to freeboard, critical facilities, detailed base

flood elevation determinations in approximate A zone areas, subdivision requirements, prohibition

of fill, and enclosure limitations. The No-Adverse Impact concept is examined. Interactive

exercises and in-depth discussions will aid participants in learning this information.

Selection Criteria: This course is designed for floodplain managers with at least 2 years of

floodplain management experience or who have the Certified Floodplain Manager credential.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Advocate for higher standards through outreach.

Explain how floodplains affect the environment.

Explain why to plan for future conditions.

Recommend provisions to build higher and farther back.

Describe Community Rating System (CRS) participation advantages.

Describe measures to promote higher standards.

Other Prerequisites: 

Recommended: E0273, Managing Floodplain Development through the NFIP

Primary Core Capability: 

Long-term Vulnerability Reduction

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Community Resilience

Planning

Threats and Hazard Identification

Mission Area(s): 

Prevent

Protect

Recover

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Governmental Administrative

Public Works

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Higher Standards in Floodplain Management G0282.1

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Indirect Duration (in Hours): 8.0

Duration (in Days): 1.0

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Your State Training Officer

POC Work Phone: 000-000-0000

POC Work Email: FEMA-G-Courses@fema.dhs.gov

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Course Description: 

This course is designed to familiarize participants with the requirements for manufactured homes

and recreational vehicles under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The 2008 changes

in the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) rules related to manufactured home

installation and inspection are discussed in detail. The analysis of the site review process,

foundation design, installation concerns, and enforcement of NFIP regulations and HUD

regulations, and consideration of recreational vehicles in the floodplain are also discussed.

Interactive exercises and in-depth discussions will aid participants in learning this information.

Selection Criteria: This course is designed for floodplain managers with at least 2 years of

floodplain management experience or who have the Certified Floodplain Manager credential.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Recommend/Implement measures to reduce damages to manufactured homes.

Identify and apply applicable/current rules and standards.

Coordinate with other regulatory agencies.

Plan for evacuation of existing manufactured homes.

Advocate for higher standards to gain Community Rating System (CRS) credits.

Recommend/Implement measures to reduce damages to recreational vehicles, park models,

and modular homes.

Explain insurance consequences of manufactured home placement.

Other Prerequisites: 

Recommended: E0273, Managing Floodplain Development through the NFIP

Primary Core Capability: 

Long-term Vulnerability Reduction

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Community Resilience

Planning

Threats and Hazard Identification

Mission Area(s): 

Prevent

Protect

Recover

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

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Manufactured Homes and the National Flood Insurance Program G0282.2

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Indirect Duration (in Hours): 8.0

Duration (in Days): 1.0

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Governmental Administrative

Public Works

Course POC: 

Your State Training Officer

POC Work Phone: 000-000-0000

POC Work Email: FEMA-G-Courses@fema.dhs.gov

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Course Description: 

This course is designed to familiarize participants with the flood insurance aspects of the National

Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The basics of flood insurance backed by the NFIP, including

NFIP coverage, rating, NFIP policy information, rate and rule changes, and opportunities for flood

insurance outreach, will be discussed and reviewed. Interactive exercises and in-depth

discussions will aid participants in learning this information.

Selection Criteria: This course is designed for floodplain managers with at least 2 years of

floodplain management experience or who have the Certified Floodplain Manager credential.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe the relationship between floodplain management and flood insurance.

Explain basic underwriting and rating criteria.

Identify Increased Cost of Compliance (ICC) coverage eligibility requirements, triggers, and

coverage components.

Describe claim procedures, including ICC.

Describe the relationship between ICC and FEMA grant programs.

Explain the insurance benefits of higher floodplain management standards.

Discuss the importance of flood insurance in outreach efforts.

Identify areas of technical assistance.

Other Prerequisites: 

Recommended: E0273, Managing Floodplain Development through the NFIP

Primary Core Capability: 

Long-term Vulnerability Reduction

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Community Resilience

Planning

Threats and Hazard Identification

Mission Area(s): 

Prevent

Protect

Recover

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

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National Flood Insurance Program Flood Insurance Principles G0282.3

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Indirect Duration (in Hours): 8.0

Duration (in Days): 1.0

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Public Works

Course POC: 

Your State Training Officer

POC Work Phone: 000-000-0000

POC Work Email: FEMA-G-Courses@fema.dhs.gov

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Course Description: 

This course is designed to familiarize participants with the hydrology and hydraulics aspects of the

Flood Insurance Studies (FISs) prepared under the National Flood Insurance Program. The basics

of both hydrology and hydraulics (H&H) are discussed as well as the fundamentals of the FIS and

Flood Insurance Rate Map. The flood profiles, regulatory floodways, special considerations in the

mapping process, and FIS interpretation are also discussed. Interactive exercises and in-depth

discussions will aid participants in learning this information.

Selection Criteria: This course is designed for floodplain managers with at least 2 years of

floodplain management experience or who have the Certified Floodplain Manager credential.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe the properties of water and the concept of a watershed.

Explain the basis for H&H methods and studies.

Explain how H&H data and methods are used to develop an FIS.

Identify when to involve an H&H expert in floodplain management decisions.

Provide tools to explain H&H consequences of development to elected officials.

Other Prerequisites: 

Recommended: E0273, Managing Floodplain Development through the NFIP

Primary Core Capability: 

Threats and Hazard Identification

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Community Resilience

Long-term Vulnerability Reduction

Planning

Mission Area(s): 

Prevent

Protect

Recover

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Governmental Administrative

Public Works

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Hydrology and Hydraulics Concepts G0282.4

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Indirect Duration (in Hours): 8.0

Duration (in Days): 1.0

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Your State Training Officer

POC Work Phone: 000-000-0000

POC Work Email: FEMA-G-Courses@fema.dhs.gov

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Course Description: 

This advanced floodplain management course is a dynamic and interactive instruction that covers

the following five topics in detail:

Floodway Standards (1 day)

Disconnects between National Flood Insurance Program Regulations and Insurance (1 day)

Common Noncompliance Issues (1⁄2 day)

Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps (DFIRMs) (1⁄2 day)

Substantial Improvement/Substantial Damage (1 day)

Each topic is designed to be discussed and reviewed in greater detail than the basic course.

Developed and real-life scenarios will be examined and activities will be conducted in each section

to make sure participants not only understand the rules and regulations but also why they are in

place and how to apply them in the particular topic areas. This course is activity-rich and

participants can expect to be engaged throughout the course.

Selection Criteria: Certified floodplain managers or community officials with 2 years of full-time

floodplain management experience. Federal, state, local, and tribal officials will take precedence.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain floodway concept and purpose.

Identify regulatory requirements including higher standards.

Describe methodologies to comply with no-rise certification requirements and map change

options for floodway modifications.

Identify basic rating elements including Lowest Floor Elevation and Base Flood Elevation

(LFE/BFE).

Identify compliance and rating elements for enclosures, A-Zones without BFEs, and

floodproofing.

Identify common floodplain management compliance issues.

Describe effective messages, administration, and enforcement measures to gain compliance.

Identify resources that the local floodplain manager (FPM) can use to resolve noncompliance

issues.

Describe floodplain mapping purpose, process, and coordination.

Demonstrate how DFIRMs and backup data can be used.

Describe map change processes, impact, and cost consequences.

Explain Substantial Improvement and Substantial Damage (SI/SD) regulations, roles, and

responsibilities under the NFIP.

Describe how to administer SI/SD in participating communities.

Identify resources for SI/SD and mitigation assistance.

Other Prerequisites: 

Recommended: E0273, Managing Floodplain Development Through the National Flood Insurance

Program

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Advanced Floodplain Management Concepts III G0284

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Indirect Duration (in Hours): 26.0

Duration (in Days): 4.0

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Primary Core Capability: 

Long-term Vulnerability Reduction

Mission Area(s): 

Prevent

Protect

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Your State Training Officer

POC Work Phone: 000-000-0000

POC Work Email: paul.benyeda@fema.dhs.gov

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Course Description: 

This course is designed to familiarize participants with floodway concept and purpose, higher

floodway standards, regulatory requirements, methods to comply with no-rise certification

requirements, and map change options for floodway modifications. Other topics will be discussed

and reviewed. Interactive exercises and in-depth discussions will aid participants in learning this

information.

Selection Criteria: This course is designed for floodplain managers with at least 2 years of

floodplain management experience or who have the Certified Floodplain Manager credential.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain floodway concept and purpose.

Explain the concept of higher floodway standards.

Identify regulatory requirements.

Identify methodologies to comply with no-rise certification requirements.

Describe various map change options for floodway modifications.

Other Prerequisites: 

Recommended: E0273, Managing Floodplain Development through the NFIP

Primary Core Capability: 

Long-term Vulnerability Reduction

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Community Resilience

Planning

Threats and Hazard Identification

Mission Area(s): 

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Governmental Administrative

Public Works

Course POC: 

Your State Training Officer

POC Work Phone: 000-000-0000

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Floodway Standards G0284.1

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Indirect Duration (in Hours): 8.0

Duration (in Days): 1.0

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Course Description: 

This course is designed to allow participants to identify basic rating elements and explain the

difference between lowest floor and base flood.

Compliance and rating of enclosures will be discussed and issues with A zones without base flood

elevations will be identified. The benefits and implications of dry floodproofing and other

compliance factors affecting insurance rates will be described. Resources for flood insurance

outreach and updates will be discussed and reviewed. Interactive exercises and in-depth

discussions will aid participants in learning this information.

Selection Criteria: This course is designed for floodplain managers with at least 2 years of

floodplain management experience or who have the Certified Floodplain Manager credential.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Identify basic rating elements.

Explain the differences between lowest floor elevation and base flood elevation (LFE/BFE).

Identify compliance and rating elements for enclosures.

Explain rating differences in A zones without BFEs.

Describe the benefits and implications of floodproofing.

Describe other compliance factors affecting insurance rates.

Identify resources for outreach and updates.

Other Prerequisites: 

Recommended: E0273, Managing Floodplain Development through the NFIP

Primary Core Capability: 

Long-term Vulnerability Reduction

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Community Resilience

Planning

Threats and Hazard Identification

Mission Area(s): 

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

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Disconnects Between the National Flood Insurance Program

Regulations and Insurance G0284.2

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Indirect Duration (in Hours): 8.0

Duration (in Days): 1.0

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Public Works

Course POC: 

Your State Training Officer

POC Work Phone: 000-000-0000

POC Work Email: FEMA-G-Courses@fema.dhs.gov

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Course Description: 

This course is designed to familiarize participants with common floodplain management

compliance issues. Administration, enforcement, and effective messaging to achieve compliance

will be discussed. Ways to eliminate noncompliance and resources to resolve noncompliance

issues will be identified. Interactive exercises and in-depth discussions will aid participants in

learning this information.

Selection Criteria: This course is designed for floodplain managers with at least 2 years of

floodplain management experience or who have the Certified Floodplain Manager credential.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Identify common floodplain management compliance issues.

Describe effective messages to achieve compliance.

Describe administration and enforcement measures to gain compliance.

Identify ways to eliminate noncompliance.

Identify resources that the local floodplain manager (FPM) can use to resolve noncompliance

issues.

Other Prerequisites: 

Recommended: E0273, Managing Floodplain Development through the NFIP

Primary Core Capability: 

Long-term Vulnerability Reduction

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Community Resilience

Planning

Threats and Hazard Identification

Mission Area(s): 

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Governmental Administrative

Public Works

Course POC: 

Your State Training Officer

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Common Noncompliance Issues G0284.3

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Indirect Duration (in Hours): 4.0

Duration (in Days): 0.5

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Course Description: 

This course is designed to familiarize participants with floodplain mapping purposes and process.

The impact and cost consequences of map updates, coordination of the map process, gaining

public and political support, using Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps (DFIRMs) and backup data,

and other topics will be discussed and reviewed. Interactive exercises and in-depth discussions

will aid participants in learning this information.

Selection Criteria: This course is designed for floodplain managers with at least 2 years of

floodplain management experience or who have the Certified Floodplain Manager credential.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe floodplain mapping purpose and process.

Describe how to coordinate the mapping process.

Identify how to gain public and political support for floodplain mapping.

Demonstrate how DFIRMs and backup data can be used.

Describe map change processes, impact, and cost consequences.

Other Prerequisites: 

Recommended: E0273, Managing Floodplain Development through the NFIP

Primary Core Capability: 

Threats and Hazard Identification

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Community Resilience

Long-term Vulnerability Reduction

Planning

Mission Area(s): 

Prevent

Recover

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Your State Training Officer

POC Work Phone: 000-000-0000

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Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps G0284.4

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Indirect Duration (in Hours): 4.0

Duration (in Days): 0.5

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Course Description: 

This course is designed to familiarize participants with the substantial improvement and

substantial damage regulations under the NFIP. Roles and responsibilities, administration and

enforcement, the significance of making determination and other topics will be discussed and

reviewed. Interactive exercises and in-depth discussions will aid participants in learning this

information.

Selection Criteria: This course is designed for floodplain managers with at least 2 years of

floodplain management experience or who have the Certified Floodplain Manager credential.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain substantial improvement and substantial damage (SI/SD) regulations under the NFIP.

Explain SI/SD roles and responsibilities.

Describe how to administer SI/SD in participating communities.

Explain the significance of making SI/SD determinations.

Identify resources for SI/SD and mitigation assistance.

Other Prerequisites: 

Recommended: E0273, Managing Floodplain Development through the NFIP

Primary Core Capability: 

Long-term Vulnerability Reduction

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Community Resilience

Planning

Mission Area(s): 

Recover

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

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Governmental Administrative

Public Works

Course POC: 

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POC Work Phone: 000-000-0000

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Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Indirect Duration (in Hours): 8.0

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Public information consists of the processes, procedures and systems to communicate timely,

accurate and accessible information to affected audiences. Armed with good information, people

are empowered to make better decisions and thus contribute to the overall response goal of

saving lives and protecting property. Personnel tasked with gathering, verifying, coordinating and

disseminating public information at the federal, state, tribal, local and territorial levels bear this

considerable responsibility concurrently with other job assignments. These Public Information

Officers (PIOs) must be provided with the opportunity to learn and practice the skills they will use

on the job.

The Basic Public Information Officer Course (G0290) is designed to provide participants with the

opportunity to start applying basic concepts underlying the Public Information Officer (PIO) role.

This course can provide a basic understanding of the PIO function for those new to the position.

This is the second course in the Public Information Training Series. This course is delivered at the

state, local, tribal and territorial governments. Other courses are conducted as resident courses at

the Emergency Management Institute (EMI). The courses build on each other enhancing students’

skills further at each level. This course uses Bloom’s Taxonomy as a guide to focus the course

material to augment the knowledge and comprehension for new PIOs.

This course will consider the value of communication before, during and after an incident. It will

help PIOs identify critical audiences, both internal and external.

Selection Criteria: The primary audience for this training is individuals who have public information

responsibilities as their main job or as an auxiliary function at the federal, state, local, tribal or

territorial level of government, and in the private and nongovernmental sectors.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain why emergency public information is important during an incident. (Unit 1)

Recognize the functional needs and challenges of different audiences. (Unit 1)

Demonstrate the role and function of the PIO in both day-to-day and emergency environments.

(Unit 2)

Compare actions PIOs can take to work with the news media during day-to-day and emergency

situations. (Unit 2)

Using the strategic communications planning model, develop a public awareness campaign

(95%). (Unit 3)

Using the strategic communications planning model, develop an incident communications

strategy (5%). (Unit 3)

Explain the news briefing cycle. (Unit 4)

Outline media needs at the scene. (Unit 4)

Describe the difference between media briefings and press conferences. (Unit 4)

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Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Indirect Duration (in Hours): 14.0

Duration (in Days): 2.0

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Describe different public information written products. (Unit 5)

Apply effective news release writing guidance. (Unit 5)

Adapt or repurpose written media products for other purposes. (Unit 5)

Describe what types of impressions specific body language might convey during an interview.

(Unit 6)

Identify elements of an interview the PIO should consider ahead of time. (Unit 6)

Identify steps a PIO needs to take to prepare for and conduct a news interview. (Unit 6)

Demonstrate effective techniques for on-camera interviews. (Unit 6)

Given an emergency scenario, apply public information skills. (Unit 7)

Recall course key points. (Unit 8)

Prerequisite(s): 

G0289: Public Information Officer Awareness Training 

IS0100.c: An Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS 100 

IS0702.a: National Incident Management System Public Information Systems

IS0909: Community Preparedness: Implementing Simple Activities for Everyone

Other Prerequisites: 

Completion of IS0029 may be substituted for G0289

Primary Core Capability: 

Public Information and Warning

Mission Area(s): 

Common

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

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POC Work Phone: 000-000-0000

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Public information consists of the processes, procedures, and systems to communicate timely,

accurate, and accessible information to affected audiences. Armed with good information, people

are better able to make good decisions and, by doing so; contribute to the overall response goal of

saving lives and protecting property. Personnel tasked with gathering, verifying, coordinating, and

disseminating public information at the federal, state, tribal, local, and territorial levels bear this

considerable responsibility concurrently with other job assignments. These Public Information

Officers (PIOs) must be provided with the opportunity to learn and practice the skills they will use

on the job.

This course is designed for PIOs with experience in the field who will be working in a JIS/JIC. This

is the third course in the Public Information Training Series. This course is delivered at the state,

local, tribal, and territorial governments. Other courses are conducted as resident courses at the

Emergency Management Institute (EMI). The courses build on each other enhancing students’

skills further at each level. This course uses Blooms Taxonomy as a guide to focus the course

material to augment the knowledge and comprehension for new PIOs.

(This course is equivalent to E/L0387)

This course will outline the communications needed for different incidents and define the roles of

the PIO within ICS.

Selection Criteria: The primary audience for this training is individuals who have public information

responsibilities as their main job or as an auxiliary function at the federal, state, local, tribal, or

territorial level of government, and in the private and nongovernmental sectors.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

State the course purpose and objectives. (Unit 1)

Describe why public information officers train at this level. (Unit 1)

Define NIMS, and explain where public information fits in. (Unit 2)

Define ICS and the role of the PIO within ICS. (Unit 2)

Analyze the communications needs of a single-PIO incident. (Unit 2)

Given a 5% scenario, analyze the actions and barriers to communications in an expanding

incident. (Unit 3)

Describe the advantages and challenges of working with multiple PIOs. (Unit 3)

Differentiate between the JIS and the JIC. (Unit 4)

Describe triggers for JIC activation. (Unit 4)

Describe the preparedness activities for establishing and maintaining a JIC. (Unit 4)

Describe flexible and scalable structures for organizing a JIC based on incident needs. (Unit 4)

Describe circumstances when state and Federal partners might be integrated into the JIS/JIC.

(Unit 5)

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Joint Information System/Center Planning for Tribal, State, and Local

Public Information Officers G0291

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Indirect Duration (in Hours): 7.0

Duration (in Days): 1.0

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Describe the State JIC organizational structures and resources. (Unit 5)

Describe the Federal ESF #15 organizational structures and resources. (Unit 5)

Identify strategies for building partnerships at all levels. (Unit 5)

Given a 5% scenario, demonstrate organizing a JIC. (Unit 6)

Recall course key points. (Unit 7)

Other Prerequisites: 

The prerequisite for taking the G0291 course is the G0290 course. In addition, participants should

have taken the following online courses offered through the Independent Study section of the

FEMA website: ·IS-100.c: Introduction to Incident Command System (or ICS course for specific

specialty: healthcare, public works, etc.)· IS-909: Community Preparedness: Implementing Simple

Activities for Everyone· IS029.a Public Information Officer Awareness

Primary Core Capability: 

Public Information and Warning

Mission Area(s): 

Common

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

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POC Work Phone: 000-000-0000

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Course Description: 

This course provides training for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident

Command System (ICS). This course expands upon information covered in the ICS 100 and ICS

200 courses.

Selection Criteria: Individuals who may assume a supervisory role in incidents. Note: During a

Type 3 incident, some or all of the Command and General Staff positions may be activated, as

well as Division/Group Supervisor and/or Unit Leader level positions. These incidents may extend

into multiple operational periods.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe how the National Incident Management System (NIMS) Command and Management

component supports the management of expanding incidents.

Describe the incident/event management process for supervisors and expanding incidents as

prescribed by the Incident Command System (ICS).

Implement the incident management process on a simulated Type 3 incident.

Develop an Incident Action Plan for a simulated incident.

Other Prerequisites: 

Participants must have successfully completed:- IS0100, Introduction to the Incident Command

System;- IS0200, Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response;- IS0700, National Incident

Management System, An Introduction;- IS0800, National Response Framework, An

IntroductionRecommended: Experience using concepts and principles from ICS 100, ICS 200, and

use of skills in a response or exercise.

Primary Core Capability: 

Planning

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Operational Coordination

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Recover

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

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ICS 300: Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding

Incidents G0300

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential, Indirect Duration (in Hours): 21.0

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POC Work Phone: 000-000-0000

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Course Description: 

This course provides plan developers with the information necessary to prepare and implement a

local hazard mitigation plan.

Selection Criteria: Local government officials, state officials, and others who are involved in the

development of a local mitigation plan.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Define hazard mitigation and identify the benefits of mitigation planning.

Develop or update a local mitigation plan.

Identify resources and guidance available for mitigation planning and plan implementation.

Primary Core Capability: 

Planning

Mission Area(s): 

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Your State Training Officer

POC Work Phone: 000-000-0000

POC Work Email: FEMA-G-Courses@fema.dhs.gov

Course Active?: Yes

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Mitigation Planning for Local Governments G0318

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Indirect Duration (in Hours): 16.0

Duration (in Days): 2.0

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This 12-hour course provides participants with the knowledge and skills needed to design and

implement an evacuation and re-entry plan for their jurisdictions. It uses a community’s

vulnerability analysis and evacuation plan. It also addresses evacuation behavior and

recommends methods to make evacuation and re-entry more efficient. This course does not

address the decision to evacuate or re-enter.

Selection Criteria: The persons responsible for planning, implementing, and carrying out

evacuations within a jurisdiction. This includes, but is not limited to, state and local government

emergency program managers, emergency planners, and response personnel.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe types of situations that necessitate evacuation.

Describe the types of modeling tools for evacuation planning.

Primary Core Capability: 

Public Information and Warning

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Situational Assessment

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Recover

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Your State Training Officer

POC Work Phone: 000-000-0000

POC Work Email: FEMA-G-Courses@fema.dhs.gov

Course Active?: Yes

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Evacuation and Re-Entry Planning Course G0358

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Indirect Duration (in Hours): 16.0

Duration (in Days): 2.0

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Course Description: 

This course is for emergency managers, public works officials, levee district representatives, and

others responsible for planning, preparing, and managing the response to a flood. Using a

combination of lectures, discussions, activities, and exercises, the course will take participants

through the complete process from well before the flood to clean-up afterwards. Officials from

every community at risk of flooding should take this training.

While this training emphasizes how to conduct a flood fight, it provides information to help

communities decide if a flood fight is possible and worth the effort and cost. Diagrams with

materials lists and equipment and labor requirements to construct various types of temporary flood

protection can be used to help determine if there is enough time and resources to protect the

community. If the whole community cannot be protected, then officials must decide where to

concentrate their efforts to protect some areas and/or evacuate and relocate what they can. If a

flood fight is undertaken, it should be done the right way or the effort will be wasted. Instructors

should be experienced in flood fighting.

It is recommended that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers be part of the instructional team to

discuss the methods and techniques it will use in your region and to explain what assistance it

may be able to provide.

Selection Criteria: Federal, state, local, and tribal officials responsible for planning, preparing, and

managing response to floods.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Summarize the basic concepts related to riverine flooding.

Analyze flood threats for a given scenario.

Determine how to coordinate with multiple agencies, groups, and organizations to plan for

riverine flooding.

Explain the advantages and disadvantages of expedient flood works.

Develop a flood emergency plan for a given scenario.

Summarize the considerations involved in managing a volunteer workforce.

Describe the processes, equipment, and considerations for monitoring flood works.

Explain the challenges and resources associated with the recovery process.

Evaluate the actions taken during a riverine flood event, for a given scenario.

List sources of recovery information.

List the challenges faced by a community after a flood.

Describe the role of community and social agencies during the recovery process.

Other Prerequisites: 

Recommended: Some states may decide to add the 45-minute Expedient Flood Training

(G0270.3) course to offerings of this course and may also do a field activity to build a sandbag

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Flood Fight Operations G0361

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Indirect Duration (in Hours): 16.0

Duration (in Days): 2.5

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appropriate clothing.

Primary Core Capability: 

N/A - None

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Your State Training Officer

POC Work Phone: 000-000-0000

POC Work Email: FEMA-G-Courses@fema.dhs.gov

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Course Description: 

This course provides schools with the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to refine or develop an

all-hazards school Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) and to identify how to train and exercise the

school EOP. The course follows the guidance set forth in the FEMA Comprehensive

Preparedness Guide, CPG 101, for developing an EOP and explains how to utilize the National

Incident Management System as the foundation for planning and building partnerships with

outside agencies such as law enforcement, fire, and emergency management.

In an optional exercise day, this course provides participants with an opportunity to conduct and

design a tabletop exercise using Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP)

guidelines.

Selection Criteria: Principals, assistant principals, risk managers, school board members, school

safety coordinators, transportation and food service coordinators, facility managers/building

engineers, nurses, counselors, public information officers, teachers, and local first responders

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Refine orupdate a school Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) or procedural document.

Identify how to train and exercise the school EOP.

Other Prerequisites: 

School EOPRecommended: IS0100.SCa (or IS0100.SC, or IS0100.b), Introduction to the Incident

Command System (ICS 100) for Schools; and IS0700.a, National Incident Management System,

An Introduction

Primary Core Capability: 

Planning

Mission Area(s): 

Protect

Respond

Recover

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Your State Training Officer

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Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for Schools G0364

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Indirect Duration (in Hours): 12.0

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This 2-hour overview of emergency planning serves as a briefing for executives of institutions of

higher education (IHEs). It provides them with insights into multi-hazard emergency planning and

their role in protecting lives, property, and operations. The course consists of seven modules

which can be delivered independently so that executives can tailor it to fit their schedules and

needs. The seven modules are:

Emergency Management: What Is It? Why Do It?

Executive-Level Support

Developing Your Emergency Operations Plan

Evaluating Your EOP

Responding Using Incident Command System

Emergency Operations Center

Engaging Your Campus

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Provide executives of IHEs with insights into multi-hazard emergency planning and their role in

protecting lives, property, and operations.

Primary Core Capability: 

Planning

Mission Area(s): 

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Other

Course POC: 

Your State Training Officer

POC Work Phone: 000-000-0000

POC Work Email: FEMA-G-Courses@fema.dhs.gov

Course Active?: Yes

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Emergency Planning for Campus Executives G0367

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Indirect Duration (in Hours): 2.0

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Course Description: 

This course prepares state and local response personnel and other responsible agencies and

professionals to handle mass fatalities effectively and to work with the survivors in an emergency

or disaster.

This course covers incident management; mass fatalities; planning before and operations during

an incident; establishing the morgue; family assistance support operations; and assistance from

the Federal government. The course concludes with a tabletop exercise.

Participants will learn to identify the characteristics of a mass fatality incident and identify the roles

and responsibilities of key personnel in the incident. In addition, the instructor will describe the

steps required to respond to a mass fatalities incident, including catastrophic numbers of fatalities

and contaminated remains, and help participants determine their jurisdiction’s preparedness for a

mass fatalities event.

Selection Criteria: The target audience for this course is local responders who may have

responsibility for the recovery, handling, identification, and return of remains following a mass

fatalities incident.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe the critical operational activities:

Notification

Staging

Search and recovery

Morgue operations

Media relations

Family assistance

Explain how the Family Assistance Center is used to support families and to aid identification of

the deceased.

Identify the requirements to ensure that the psychological needs of morgue personnel are

addressed.

Recognize the importance of Critical Incident Stress Debriefings for responders at a mass

fatalities incident.

Identify the resources that are available during a mass fatalities incident and describe their roles

and responsibilities.

Apply the principles of ICS to a simulated incident.

Primary Core Capability: 

Fatality Management Services

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Fatality Management Services

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Mass Fatalities Incident Response Course G0386

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Indirect Duration (in Hours): 14.0

Duration (in Days): 2.0

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Operational Communications

Operational Coordination

Planning

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

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POC Work Phone: 000-000-0000

POC Work Email: FEMA-G-Courses@fema.dhs.gov

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This course is designed to enable the non-technical emergency worker to acquire skills in the use

of mitigation. The course provides training in how to perform mitigation activities fundamental to

reducing and eliminating long-term risk from hazards. It addresses the important roles of the

emergency program manager (or other local government representative) in mitigation: motivator,

coordinator, and monitor in local implementation of the National Mitigation Strategy.

Selection Criteria: State, local, and tribal government emergency program managers, other

emergency management staff, and other local government employees responsible for mitigation.

The secondary audience includes Federal emergency management personnel and employees of

federal, state, and local governments who work in the emergency management field.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Analyze reasons for differences between optimal and actual mitigation roles of the emergency

program manager.

Determine strategies to build support for mitigation planning in your community.

Analyze hazard risks for a given scenario.

Propose a mitigation strategy for a particular hazard.

Develop a mitigation plan implementation strategy for a given scenario.

Evaluate the effectiveness of a community’s mitigation planning efforts.

Recommend actions to optimize the mitigation role of the emergency program manager.

Other Prerequisites: 

Recommended: Completion of IS0393.b, Introduction to Hazard Mitigation, prior to enrollment

Primary Core Capability: 

Long-term Vulnerability Reduction

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Community Resilience

Long-term Vulnerability Reduction

Planning

Risk and Disaster Resilience Assessment

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Recover

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

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Mitigation for Emergency Managers G0393

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident, Indirect Duration (in Hours): 19.0

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POC Work Phone: 000-000-0000

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Course Description: 

This course provides training for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident

Command System (ICS). This course expands upon information covered in ICS 100 through ICS

300 courses, which are prerequisites for the ICS 400 course.

Selection Criteria: The target audience for this course is senior personnel who are expected to

perform in a management capacity in an Area Command or Multi-Agency Coordination Entity.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain how major incidents engender special management challenges.

Describe the circumstances in which an Area Command is established.

Describe the circumstances in which Multi-Agency Coordination Systems are established.

Other Prerequisites: 

Participants must have successfully completed:- IS0100,Introduction to the Incident Command

System;- IS0200, Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response;- ICS 300 (E/L/G0300),

Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents;- IS0700, National Incident

Management System, An Introduction;- IS0800, National Response Framework, An

IntroductionRecommended: Experience using concepts and principles from ICS 100, ICS 200, and

ICS 300 and use of skills in an operational environment.

Primary Core Capability: 

Operational Coordination

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Recover

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Your State Training Officer

POC Work Phone: 000-000-0000

POC Work Email: FEMA-G-Courses.@fema.dhs.gov

Course Active?: Yes

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ICS 400: Advanced Incident Command System for Command and

General Staff-Complex Incidents G0400

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident, Residential, Indirect Duration (in Hours): 15.0

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Course Description: 

The purpose of this course is to familiarize Senior Officials (executives, elected and appointed

officials, city/county managers, agency administrators, etc.) with their role in supporting incident

management within the National Incident Management System (NIMS).

Selection Criteria: Executives and senior officials, including elected officials, city/county managers,

agency administrators, etc.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain the National Incident Management System.

Explain the NIMS Management Characteristics, the organizational structure of the Incident

Command System, and the role of the Command and General Staff.

Explain the attributes and purpose of Emergency Operations Centers.

Explain the interconnectivity between the MAC Group, EOCs, the Joint Information System and

Incident Command. 

Explain the Senior Official¿s role in preparedness.

Primary Core Capability: 

Operational Coordination

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Recover

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Your State Training Officer

POC Work Phone: 000-000-0000

POC Work Email: FEMA-G-Courses@fema.dhs.gov

Course Active?: Yes

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Incident Command System Overview for Senior Officials (Executives,

Elected, & Appointed), ICS 402 G0402

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Indirect Duration (in Hours): 4.0

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The purpose of this course is to prepare Mass Care/Emergency Assistance (MC/EA) Coordinators

and their teams to develop MC/EA plans to support and/or coordinate MC/EA disaster responses.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe MC/EA activities.

Identify key MC/EA planning steps.

Describe the roles and responsibilities of the Mass Care Coordinator and team.

Define the scale of the disaster and estimate needed resources to support a MC/EA disaster

operation.

Discuss the primary elements of MC/EA Information Management.

Other Prerequisites: 

Recommended: IS0405, Mass Care/Emergency Assistance Overview

Primary Core Capability: 

Planning

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Mass Care Services

Operational Coordination

Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Recover

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Your State Training Officer

POC Work Phone: 111-111-1111

POC Work Email: FEMA-G-Courses@fema.dhs.gov

Course Active?: Yes

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Mass Care/Emergency Assistance Planning and Operations G0418

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Indirect Duration (in Hours): 13.2

Duration (in Days): 2.0

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Course Description: 

This course prepares participants to establish and sustain an active local Community Emergency

Response Team (CERT) program. The responsibilities of a local CERT Program Manager are

various. This course defines the core components of a local CERT program and focuses on

effective practices for:

Planning and interacting with a broad range of stakeholders;

Managing program resources;

Sustaining the program course topics, including:

- Developing local CERT program goals and a related strategic plan;

- Promoting a local CERT program;

- Orienting, managing, and retaining CERT members;

- Recruiting, funding, managing, and retaining CERT trainers;

- Acquiring and managing program resources;

- Delivering and managing effective training and exercises;

- Developing policies and procedures for operating a local CERT program; and

- Evaluating and sustaining the program.

Selection Criteria: Professionals and volunteers who are designated to be or are interested in

being appointed a local CERT Program Manager and those who are already in the CERT Program

Manager position.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Define the purpose and core components of a local CERT program.

Use strategic planning to define the mission and goals for a local CERT program.

Describe the purposes and strategies for promoting a local CERT program.

Establish a process for working with volunteers.

Establish a process for working with instructors.

Establish a process for acquiring and managing program resources.

Build a plan for delivering and managing safe training and exercises.

Describe the role of policies and procedures in operating a local CERT program.

Develop a process for evaluating a local CERT program.

Describe how to sustain a local CERT program.

Other Prerequisites: 

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Community Emergency Response Team Program Manager G0427

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Delivery Type(s): Indirect Duration (in Hours): 12.0

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agency. 2. If you are not a first responder, the CERT Basic Training is required3. For current first

responders the CERT Basic Training or IS 317: Introduction to

CERT(http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/courseOverview.aspx?code=IS-317) is required. 

Primary Core Capability: 

Planning

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Operational Coordination

Risk Management for Protection Programs and Activities

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Your State Training Officer

POC Work Phone: 000-000-0000

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This course prepares participants to deliver FEMA¿s Community Emergency Response Team

(CERT) Basic Training course. This Train-the-Trainer course focuses on preparing instructors to:

Deliver CERT Basic Training.

Convey the messages and intent of the CERT program (e.g., safety, teamwork, place in overall

community Emergency Operations Plan).

Assure that participants achieve the objectives of CERT Basic Training.

Create a comfortable yet managed learning environment.

Course topics include:

CERT history, program purpose, and values.

Materials and requirements for the CERT Basic Training course.

Roles of the CERT instructor.

Effective presentation of CERT Basic Training content.

Effective coaching and demonstration of skills in the classroom.

Practices to maximize learning.

Effective evaluation of CERT training participants.

Selection Criteria: Individuals who will serve as the Course Manager for the CERT Basic Training

course and be CERT Basic Training course instructors.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Demonstrate knowledge of the CERT Basic Training course.

Demonstrate the ability to present an assigned portion of the course (teach-back).

Communicate the core values of the program.

Demonstrate classroom management techniques.

Demonstrate effective teaching techniques.

Model appropriate behavior as an instructor.

Other Prerequisites: 

1. A referral from a CERT-sponsoring agency, typically a local, regional, or state government

agency. 2. If you are not a first responder, the CERT Basic Training is required3. For current first

responders the CERT Basic Training or IS 317: Introduction to

CERT(http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/courseOverview.aspx?code=IS-317) is required. 

Primary Core Capability: 

Planning

Mission Area(s): 

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Community Emergency Response Team Train-the-Trainer G0428

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Indirect Duration (in Hours): 18.0

Duration (in Days): 3.0

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Respond

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

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Course POC: 

Your State Training Officer

POC Work Phone: 000-000-0000

POC Work Email: FEMA-G-Courses@fema.dhs.gov

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Course Description: 

This course will prepare school staff and administrators for an earthquake at their school location.

The course is designed to describe the effects of an earthquake; explain how to mitigate those

effects; state the key elements of an earthquake plan for preparedness, response, and recovery;

and outline the procedures for training and exercises related to that emergency plan.

Selection Criteria: School board members, district executives, district risk managers, principals,

administrators, teachers, parents, Parent Teacher Association members, community first

responders, school support staff, and transportation coordinators.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe how an earthquake occurs.

Identify the earthquake hazards in and around their school.

Identify mitigation measures that can be taken.

Explain how earthquake preparedness fits within their school’s multi-hazard plan.

Describe response priorities and procedures.

Describe recovery techniques.

Explain the steps involved in exercise development.

List the types of exercises and the purpose of each.

Identify the exercises required for the earthquake portion of their school’s emergency

operations plan.

Primary Core Capability: 

Planning

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Operational Communications

Operational Coordination

Mission Area(s): 

Prevent

Respond

Recover

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Your State Training Officer

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Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Indirect Duration (in Hours): 10.0

Duration (in Days): 1.25

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Course Description: 

This course introduces the skills and planning considerations required to manage large numbers

of people who are not affiliated with an experienced relief organization, but who want to help in

disasters. These helpers or “spontaneous volunteers” are generally well motivated and sincerely

want to help, but if their efforts and resources are not coordinated effectively, they could be

counterproductive, wasteful, and often place a strain on the disaster area.

Selection Criteria: Emergency managers and voluntary organizations responsible for the

management of spontaneous volunteers

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Identify issues and challenges in the management of spontaneous volunteers.

Identify the elements of a spontaneous Volunteer Management Plan.

Identify best practices for the management of spontaneous volunteers in disasters.

Develop and implement a spontaneous Volunteer Management Plan.

Explain the role of the Volunteer Reception Center (VRC) and virtual VRC in the transition from

response to recovery.

Other Prerequisites: 

All course participants should be familiar with their own state and local government Emergency

Operations Plan Annex, if one exists, on the use of spontaneous volunteers and volunteers

affiliated with relief organizations. In addition, the individuals should have a working knowledge of

the Incident Command and National Incident Management Systems (IS 0100.b, Introduction to the

Incident Command System; IS 0200.b, Incident Command System for Single Resources and Initial

Action Incidents; IS 0700.a, National Incident Management System, An Introduction; and IS

0800.b, National Response Framework, An Introduction).

Primary Core Capability: 

Planning

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Operational Coordination

Mission Area(s): 

Common

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

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Management of Spontaneous Volunteers in Disasters G0489

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Indirect Duration (in Hours): 7.0

Duration (in Days): 1.0

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POC Work Phone: 000-000-0000

POC Work Email: FEMA-G-Courses@fema.dhs.gov

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The purpose of this course is to provide continuity training for Program Managers at the Federal,

state, territorial, tribal, and local levels of government. It is critical that Continuity Managers

understand their role, responsibilities, and resources available to help them develop a viable

continuity capability for their organization.

Selection Criteria: Participation is open to Federal, State, Local, Territorial, and Tribal government

employees responsible for Continuity of Operations (COOP) planning or managing a COOP

Program.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Define Continuity of Operations.

Explain the benefits of a viable continuity program.

Identify the roles and responsibilities of key personnel.

Identify essential elements of a viable continuity program.

Identify continuity processes, resources, and tasks necessary to implement and manage a

successful COOP program.

Other Prerequisites: 

Participants must have knowledge of COOP Programs and the Federal Continuity Directives 1 and

2.Recommended: IS0547.a, Introduction to Continuity of Operations

Primary Core Capability: 

Planning

Mission Area(s): 

Protect

Respond

Recover

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Your State Training Officer

POC Work Phone: 000-000-0000

POC Work Email: FEMA-G-Courses@fema.dhs.gov

Course Active?: Yes

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Continuity of Operations Planning Program Manager Course G0548

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Indirect Duration (in Hours): 15.0

Duration (in Days): 2.0

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Course Description: 

This course will equip local officials with the knowledge, understanding, and skills they need to be

able to conduct rapid and effective needs and damage assessments in order to save lives and

protect property.

Selection Criteria: State and local officials who are responsible for assessing, collecting, and

reporting damages during and after any event that causes damage of private, public, and critical

infrastructure.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Define the purpose of damage assessment.

Define the basic terms related to damage assessment.

List critical infrastructure and key resources in a community.

Other Prerequisites: 

Recommended: IS0100.b, Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS 100; IS0200.b,

Incident Command System for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents; IS0700.a, National

Incident Management System, An Introduction; IS0800.b, National Response Framework, An

Introduction; IS0120.a, An Introduction to Exercises; and IS0130, Exercise Evaluation and

Improvement Planning

Primary Core Capability: 

Economic Recovery

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Operational Coordination

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Recover

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Your State Training Officer

POC Work Phone: 000-000-0000

POC Work Email: FEMA-G-Courses@fema.dhs.gov

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Local Damage Assessment G0556

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Indirect Duration (in Hours): 12.0

Duration (in Days): 1.5

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Course Description: 

This course provides information and resources that will enable participants to plan an effective

Damage Assessment Program and conduct rapid and effective damage assessments in order to

save lives, protect property and the environment, and begin the process of recovery and

mitigation.

Selection Criteria: Local officials who are responsible for assessing, collecting, and reporting

damages during and after any event that causes damage of private, public, and critical

infrastructure.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe the need and purpose of a Rapid Needs Assessment.

Describe the starting point for planning for a Rapid Needs Assessment.

Describe the process for staffing a Rapid Needs Assessment.

Describe the basic tools required to support the Rapid Needs Assessment process.

Describe the importance of planning data collection.

Describe the importance of redundant data transmission systems and means.

Describe the importance of analyzing and reviewing data.

Describe additional data sources available to support analysis.

Describe the training requirements for the Rapid Needs Assessment Program.

Describe how Rapid Needs Assessment plans and actions can be exercised in the community.

Other Prerequisites: 

Recommended: IS0100.b, Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS 100; IS0200.b,

Incident Command System for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents; IS0700.a, National

Incident Management System, An Introduction; IS0800.b, National Response Framework, An

Introduction; IS0120.a, An Introduction to Exercises; and IS0130, Exercise Evaluation and

Improvement Planning

Primary Core Capability: 

Operational Coordination

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Economic Recovery

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Recover

Mitigation

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Rapid Needs Assessment G0557

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Indirect Duration (in Hours): 8.0

Duration (in Days): 1.0

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Course POC: 

Your State Training Officer

POC Work Phone: 000-000-0000

POC Work Email: FEMA-G-Courses@fema.dhs.gov

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The E/L/G 2300 Intermediate Emergency Operations Center Functions is a three-day course with

the goal of assisting individuals and jurisdictions who desire to develop or improve their

Emergency Operation Centers (EOC). By the end of the course, students will be able to

demonstrate, through activities and a Final Exam, the managerial and operational roles of the

modern-day EOC as a NIMS Command and Coordination functional group operating within a

Multiagency Coordination System (MACS).

Selection Criteria:

The intended audience(s) are federal, state, tribal, territorial, local level, business and

nongovernmental emergency management personnel who may be designated to support an

Emergency Operations Center (EOC) within their jurisdiction or organization. The materials were

developed with the assumption that audience members may have little or no actual experience as

a member of an EOC Staff.

The audience may include students from a variety of agencies, organizations and functional

disciplines, including fire service, law enforcement, emergency management, public works

departments, as well as public health organizations, medical emergency teams, and hospitals,

businesses and non-governmental organizations

National Incident Management System (NIMS) Emergency Operations Center training should be

completed by personnel who are regularly assigned to positions within an EOC or by those

persons who desire to seek qualification and certification in an EOC position or function.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain the EOC’s critical link to the other NIMS Command and Coordination Structures.

Identify EOC staffing solutions by aligning EOC Skillsets to common EOC structures.

Explain the planning, operational and resourcing functions of the EOC.

Using a scenario, identify the essential elements of information (EEI) that support EOC decision

making and information sharing.

Using a scenario identify changes in EOC activation level, staffing, resources and information

requirements for an expanding incident.

Identify the role of an EOC during the transition to recovery.

Explain the location, design, equipment and technology considerations for the EOC.

Other Prerequisites: 

IS0100, An Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS 100IS2200, Basic Emergency

Operations Center FunctionsIS0700, An Introduction to the National Incident Management

SystemIS0800,National Response Framework, An IntroductionRecommended:E/L/G 0191,

Emergency Operations Center/Incident Command System InterfaceIS0200, Basic Incident

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Intermediate Emergency Operations Center Functions G2300

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Indirect Duration (in Hours): 24.0

Duration (in Days): 3.0

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Primary Core Capability: 

Operational Coordination

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Your State Training Officer

POC Work Phone: 000-000-0000

POC Work Email: FEMA-G-Courses@fema.dhs.gov

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Course Description: 

This Independent Study course is intended to provide a general introduction to hazardous

materials that can serve as a foundation for more specific studies in the future. This course does

not meet hazardous materials response requirements identified in HAZWOPER

standard—29CFR1910.120(q)(6)(i). The course has five units. No prior knowledge of the subject

is required or assumed.

Selection Criteria: General population

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain the roles of Federal, state, local, and tribal governments in reducing hazardous

materials risks through health and environmental regulations.

Discuss the two major hazardous materials identification systems used within the United States.

Identify possible terrorist targets of opportunity in the use of toxic industrial chemicals as

weapons of mass destruction.

Identify locations where hazardous materials are commonly found and how to determine their

potential health effects.

Describe basic terms that pertain to exposures to hazardous materials.

Read and interpret a Materials Safety Data Sheet.

Explain how hazardous materials enter the body and contaminate the environment.

Describe what communities can do to increase their emergency preparedness to respond to

hazardous materials incidents.

Identify steps individuals and communities can take to protect themselves during a hazardous

materials release.

Primary Core Capability: 

Threats and Hazard Identification

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Emergency Medical Services

Fire Service

Governmental Administrative

Law Enforcement

Public Health

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An Introduction to Hazardous Materials IS0005.a

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 10.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 1.0 Duration (in Days):

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Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-5.a

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Course Description: 

This course provides the participant with the background necessary to understand the effects of

Executive Order (EO) 12699, signed by President Bush in 1990. In the wake of the Loma Prieta

earthquake of October 1989, this EO requires all federally owned, leased, or financed new

buildings to comply with strict earthquake building design set forth in the National Earthquake

Hazards Reduction Plan (NEHRP) Recommended Building Provisions. The NEHRP has provided

a base for all national building codes for seismic design.

The course is a non-technical discussion of earthquakes, building design, and the requirements of

the EO. It is for local officials including mayors, city managers and commissioners, local council

persons, building inspectors, zoning officials, building designers, and others concerned with this

topic. The materials for this course can NOT be downloaded.

Selection Criteria: Building officials, planners, and local government leaders

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe the intent and implications of the Executive Order and the consequences of

noncompliance.

Describe how the Executive Order will affect the built environment.

Describe the theory and practice of the Executive Order, hazard mitigation, and the

need/rational for including seismic provisions in the building codes.

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

Order.

Primary Core Capability: 

Infrastructure Systems

Mission Area(s): 

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Governmental Administrative

Public Works

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

EMI

Building for the Earthquakes of Tomorrow: Complying with Executive

Order 12699 IS0008.a

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 10.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 1.0 Duration (in Days):

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Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-8.a

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Course Description: 

This course is intended to help animal owners, care providers, and industries to understand

Incident Management.

Selection Criteria: Animal owners and care providers

CEC's: 4

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Increase awareness and preparedness among animal owners and care providers.

Describe how typical hazards affect animals and what can be done by responsible owners to

reduce the impact of disasters.

Primary Core Capability: 

Threats and Hazard Identification

Mission Area(s): 

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-10.a

Course Active?: Yes

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Animals in Disasters: Awareness and Preparedness IS0010.a

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 4.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.4 Duration (in Days):

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This course provides information for groups to meet and develop meaningful and effective plans

that improve the care of animals, their owners, and the animal-care industries in disasters.

Selection Criteria: Emergency management officials, andanimal owners, care providers, and

industries

CEC's: 4

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Learn how to develop a community plan for managing animals in an emergency.

Identify hazards and threats most likely to affect your community and ways to minimize their

impact on animals.

Indicate how communities use the Incident Command System to respond effectively to an

incident involving animals.

Describe resources available to help communities recover from a disaster.

Develop community support for a disaster preparedness plan involving animals.

Primary Core Capability: 

Planning

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Recover

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-11.a

Course Active?: Yes

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Animals in Disasters: Community Planning IS0011.a

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 4.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.4 Duration (in Days):

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This 4-hour web-based course will provide public safety agency personnel with information related

to pre-event planning, forming the Planning Team, event hazard analysis, and responding to

incidents during special events in their community. Though relevant special events

statutes/ordinances and codes must be considered by public safety agency personnel engaged in

special event planning, an extensive job aid manual is included in the course and available for

download on the course web site.

This course is a discussion-based course, focused on the development of an Emergency/Incident

Action Plan. Participants are encouraged to bring a scenario they are real-world planning in their

community and complete most of the required documents during the course.

Selection Criteria: Emergency management planners and other emergency management officials

who deal with special or planned events

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Develop an Emergency/Incident Action Plan

Primary Core Capability: 

Planning

Mission Area(s): 

Common

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-15.b

Course Active?: Yes

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Special Events Contingency Planning for Public Safety Agencies IS0015.b

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 4.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.4 Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

This Guide was developed to support the Points of Distribution (PODs) overview video and

provide an in-depth look into the Planning, Operations, and Demobilization stages of a POD

mission. The lessons detail the staffing and procedures any state will need to plan for, execute,

and shut down POD operations. The Guide also includes key lessons such as safety, equipment,

and resources accountability, and informs the reader about the “Adopt a POD” program being

used by the State of Washington.

Selection Criteria: Primarily logistics personnel, state National Guard, and other emergency

management staff

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe Points of Distribution.

Explain how Points of Distribution are set up and operated.

Understand how to supervise a Point of Distribution Staff.

Primary Core Capability: 

Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Recover

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-26

Course Active?: Yes

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Guide to Points of Distribution IS0026

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 4.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.4 Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

This course provides an overview of all field logistics functions and organizational relationships

within logistics (roles, responsibilities, accountability). The participant will gain a baseline

knowledge of the standard practices for FEMA Logistics operations from initial Presidential

disaster declaration to closeout of FEMA field offices.

Selection Criteria: All new Logistics hires and Logistics staff that work in the field offices. Also, all

FEMA cadres, governmental (state, local, tribal), and private sector partners who interface with

FEMA Logistics during disaster response and recovery.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain FEMA Headquarters logistics preparations in support of the Agency’s mission.

Describe FEMA regional and field logistics preparedness, response, and recovery operations.

Describe FEMA logistics branches within the Incident Command System (ICS) structure.

Describe units within the branches and the roles and responsibilities within the units.

Other Prerequisites: 

Recommended: IS0026, Guide to Points of Distribution

Primary Core Capability: 

Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Recover

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-27

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Orientation to FEMA Logistics IS0027

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 4.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.4 Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

The Public Information Officer Awareness Course (IS0029) is designed to familiarize participants

with the concepts underlying the PIO role. This course can provide a basic understanding of the

PIO function for those new to the position. Additionally, it can provide those in executive level roles

the necessary knowledge of PIO roles and responsibilities during an emergency.

Selection Criteria: This course is designed for new or less experienced state, local, tribal and

territorial PIOs or those who have this role as a secondary function.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Define emergency public information and the importance of being proactive. (Unit 1)

Describe the role and functions of the PIO. (Unit 2)

Describe the types of written products used in public information activities. (Unit 3)

Recall preparation techniques that contribute to a successful media interview. (Unit 3)

List the steps of the 8-Step Model for Strategic Communications. (Unit 4)

Given a scenario, apply the 8-Step Model to a public awareness campaign. (Unit 4)

Apply public information techniques to a 5% scenario. (Unit 5)

Other Prerequisites: 

Recommended: The participant will benefit from participating in entry-level incident command

system training prior to taking this course.

Primary Core Capability: 

Public Information and Warning

Mission Area(s): 

Common

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

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Public Information Officer Awareness IS0029.a

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 7.35

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.7 Duration (in Days):

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Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-29

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Course Description: 

This course is part of the comprehensive training program for the FEMA egrants system. It is the

first in a series of Independent Study (IS) courses for the eGrants and will address the functions in

the eGrants External System used by Subapplicants.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Complete a subapplication in eGrants.

Review a subapplication in eGrants.

Submit a subapplication to an Applicant using eGrants.

Check the status of a subapplication in eGrants.

Revise a subapplication in eGrants.

Primary Core Capability: 

Threats and Hazard Identification

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Community Resilience

Long-term Vulnerability Reduction

Mission Area(s): 

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-30.a

Course Active?: Yes

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Mitigation eGrants for the Subgrant Applicant IS0030.b

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 3.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.3 Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

This course is part of the comprehensive training program for the FEMA eGrants system. This

course is the second in the series of Independent Study (IS) courses for eGrants and will address

the functions in the eGrants External System used by Applicants.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Manage eGrants administrative functions.

Enter paper "intake" subapplications into eGrants.

Review subapplications.

Complete, update, submit, and review the status of Applicant acting as Subapplicant

subapplications.

Complete, update, submit, and review the status of applications.

View and print award packages.

Submit Quarterly Performance Reports.

Primary Core Capability: 

Community Resilience

Mission Area(s): 

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-31.a

Course Active?: Yes

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Mitigation eGrants for the Grant Applicant IS0031.b

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 5.25

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.5 Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

This course is part of the comprehensive training program for the FEMA egrants system. It is the

third in a series of Independent Study (IS) courses for the eGrants and will address the functions

in the eGrants Internal System used by FEMA Regional and Headquarters (HQ) staff to adminster

the Hazard Mitigation (HMA) grant programs.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe the eGrants System and workflows.

Describe the process for accessing the eGrants Internal System.

Describe the process for reviewing, approving, and denying pending external eGrants Applicant

user registrations.

Describe all of the Program Office’s review and approval processes for applications and

subapplications.

Describe the process of monitoring federal awards through the review of quarterly reports.

Primary Core Capability: 

Threats and Hazard Identification

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Community Resilience

Long-term Vulnerability Reduction

Mission Area(s): 

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-32

Course Active?: Yes

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Mitigation eGrants Internal System IS0032.a

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 4.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.4 Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

This course is designed to help you understand your safety rights, responsibilities, and what you

can do to safeguard your own well-being on the job¿both in your regular workplace and during

deployments.

New FEMA employees are required to successfully complete this course within 90 days of their

FEMA appointment. In addition, if the FEMA employer is a Reservist, he/she must successfully

complete the training one time every calendar year. Full-Time Employees will complete this course

as their required training.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Identify safety roles and responsibilities in the workplace.

Identify workplace hazards.

Identify ways to maximize personal safety at the regular workplace and when deployed.

Identify procedures for responding to emergencies in the workplace.

Primary Core Capability: 

N/A - None

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

N/A - FEMA Employee Training

Mission Area(s): 

Common

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: independent.study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-35.16

Course Active?: Yes

EMI

FEMA Safety Orientation 2019 IS0035.19

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 2.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.2 Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

This course covers the steps needed to help childcare sites prepare for incidents to ensure the

safety of the children at their site. Childcare providers must have plans and procedures to keep

children safe from everyday hazards and to respond and recover when an emergency happens.

This course provides childcare providers, of all sizes and with responsibility for children of all ages,

with the knowledge and tools to analyze the hazards and threats at the site, to develop a plan to

address these hazards and threats, and to implement processes to update and practice the

emergency plan.

The topics addressed in this course include: knowing your hazards, developing a plan, and testing

and updating your plan.

Selection Criteria: This course is designed for childcare providers of all sizes and for all age

children, including, but not limited to, home childcare sites, childcare facilities, nursery schools,

camps, scouts, sports programs, faith-based programs, and after-school programs. However,

anyone with a personal or professional interest in childcare site preparedness is welcome to

participate. Teachers, camp counselors, parents, volunteers, scout leaders, and coaches alike will

find useful information in this course.

CECs: 2

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe why it is important to be prepared.

Identify hazards and threats that impact your childcare site.

Describe how to prevent or mitigate the impact of likely and high-consequence hazards and

threats.

Describe procedures for when an emergency occurs.

Identify how your childcare site will recover from an emergency.

Describe how to develop and maintain your plan.

Describe how you will communicate, train, and practice your preparedness procedures.

Identify the emergency preparedness information you will share with your community.

Describe when to update your plan.

Primary Core Capability: 

Planning

Mission Area(s): 

Common

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

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Multi-Hazard Planning for Childcare IS0036

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 2.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.2 Duration (in Days):

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Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-36

Course Active?: Yes

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Course Description: 

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) mandates that all Federal employers

who supervise or manage employees have the ability to provide a safe and healthful work place

for all FEMA personnel. This course provides the training needed to comply with OSHA

regulations for supervisors and managers of FEMA staff.

Selection Criteria: Any FEMA personnel placed in the role of supervising or managing other FEMA

personnel

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Identify the roles, responsibilities, and OSHA regulations required for a safe and healthy

workplace.

Identify the organization that requires supervisors to ensure employees have a safe working

environment.

Primary Core Capability: 

N/A - None

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

N/A - FEMA Employee Training

Mission Area(s): 

Common

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-37

Course Active?: Yes

EMI

Managerial Safety and Health IS0037

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 2.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.2 Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

This course provides a basic understanding of internal and external fraud within FEMA and the

Federal government. In addition, the course covers your reporting responsibilities as a FEMA

employee.

Selection Criteria: All FEMA employees

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Identify the internal fraud indicators.

Identify the external fraud indicators.

Explain your reporting responsibility as a FEMA employee.

Primary Core Capability: 

N/A - None

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

N/A - FEMA Employee Training

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Recover

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: independent.study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-38.16

Course Active?: Yes

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Fraud Awareness and Prevention IS0038.19

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 1.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.1 Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

Social media is a new technology that not only allows for another channel of broadcasting

messages to the public, but also allows for two-way communication between emergency

managers and major stakeholder groups. Increasingly, the public is turning to social media

technologies to obtain up-to-date information during emergencies and to share data about the

disaster in the form of geo data, text, pictures, video, or a combination of these media. Social

media also can allow for greater situational awareness for emergency responders. While social

media allows for many opportunities to engage in an effective conversation with stakeholders, it

also holds many challenges for emergency managers.

This course provides participants with best practices including tools, techniques, and a basic

roadmap to build capabilities in the use of social media technologies in their own emergency

management organizations (state, local, tribal) in order to further their emergency response

missions.

Selection Criteria: Staff working in a Joint Field Office

CECs: 3

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain why social media is important for emergency management.

Describe the major functions and features of common social media sites currently used in

emergency management.

Describe the opportunities and challenges of using social media applications during the 5

phases of emergency management.

Describe better practices for using social media applications during the 5 phases of emergency

management.

Describe the process for building the capabilities and to sustain the use of social media in an

emergency management organization (state, local, tribal, territorial).

Other Prerequisites: 

While it is not required, it is preferred that participants be able to demonstrate the ability to access

accounts and profiles using the three major social media applications (Facebook, Twitter, and

YouTube) and the ability to send messages through Facebook and Twitter.

Primary Core Capability: 

Intelligence and Information Sharing

Mission Area(s): 

Protect

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Social Media in Emergency Management IS0042

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 3.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.3 Duration (in Days):

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Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

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Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-42

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Course Description: 

The Homeland Security Geospatial Concept-of-Operations (GeoCONOPS) is a mission blueprint

that supports emergency managers, incident commanders and geospatial practitioners to identify

points of collaboration, best practices, technical capabilities and authoritative data sources to

improve the effectiveness of geospatial information and tools that support incident management.

The three courses are designed to provide users with information explaining the importance and

relevance of the GeoCONOPS to the broader homeland security community to encourage

engagement and participation in the continued enhancement and expansion of the content of the

GeoCONOPS.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain the adoption of the GeoCONOPS into federal doctrine

Explain how the GeoCONOPS is a resource for the achievement of the National Preparedness

Goal

Describe how the GeoCONOPS encompasses the whole geospatial community

Primary Core Capability: 

Intelligence and Information Sharing

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: independent.study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-60.b

Course Active?: Yes

EMI

The Homeland Security Geospatial Concept-of-Operations

(GeoCONOPS) for Planners and Decision Makers IS0060.B

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 0.5

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.1 Duration (in Days):

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This coursehas been designed to present thefour basic values of the GeoCONOPS to users from

several perspectives:

Points-of-Collaboration

Technical Capabilities

Sources for Authoritative Data

Best Practices

These perspectives include technical, policy and doctrine and professional. The module

“GeoCONOPS In-Depth” focuses on the GeoCONOPS relevance and importance to federal policy

and doctrine for emergency management with a focus on the National Preparedness Directive

–PPD-8 and the National Incident Management System (NIMS). At the conclusion of this module,

students will be familiarized with the importance of thefour key values of the GeoCONOPS to the

National Preparedness System, NIMS and the Incident Command System (ICS).

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain the purpose of the GeoCONOPS

Describe the adoption of the GeoCONOPS into federal doctrine

Explain how the GeoCONOPS is used throughout the emergency management lifecycle

Primary Core Capability: 

Intelligence and Information Sharing

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: independent.study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-61.b

Course Active?: Yes

EMI

The Homeland Security Geospatial Concept-of-Operations

(GeoCONOPS) In Depth IS0061.B

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 0.5

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.1 Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

This course has been designed to present thefour basic values of the GeoCONOPS to users from

several perspectives:

Points-of-Collaboration

Technical Capabilities

Sources for Authoritative Data

Best Practices

These perspectives include professional, technical and policy, and doctrine. The module

“GeoCONOPS In Practice” focuses on the importance of the GeoCONOPS to the professional

roles of emergency manager, incident commander and geospatial practitioner. This module

presents the content of the GeoCONOPS using one of two scenarios that are incorporated into the

GeoCONOPS. At the conclusion of this module, students will be familiarized with thefour key

values of the GeoCONOPS in support of the different roles that are critical to emergency

management.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe how the GeoCONOPS can be used to find geospatial resources including

stakeholders, GeoData, capabilities, tradecraft, and best practices.

Describe how the GeoCONOPS can be used to find real world emergency scenarios to help

geospatial professionals.

Describe how the GeoCONOPS supports the PPD-8 mission areas.

Primary Core Capability: 

Intelligence and Information Sharing

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: independent.study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

EMI

The Homeland Security Geospatial Concept-of-Operations

(GeoCONOPS) In Use IS0062.B

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 0.5

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.1 Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

The DHS GII is an array of managed geospatial data services, tools and capabilities that support

the full range of mission within the Department. This course will familiarize the student with the

content, tools and capabilities of the GII and will provide instructions how students can best

connect to the rich content of the GII.

CECs: 1

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Recognize the capabilities available through the GII platform

Describe the GII platform features

Describe the procedure for accessing the GII platform

Define the data content available in the GII

Explain how to securely connect the GII platform to mission systems via a token-based security

model

Describe how to author a web map in the GII platform

Describe how to use the GII geocode service

Describe how to use the GII to share data

Describe how to use the GII platform to create geospatial products in support of your mission

Primary Core Capability: 

Operational Coordination

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: independent.study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-63.b

Course Active?: Yes

EMI

Geospatial Information Infrastructure (GII) IS0063.B

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 1.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.1 Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

This course will familiarize the learner with the controls and functions of the DHS Common

Operating Picture (COP) application. Upon completion of this course, the learner will have a

general understanding of how to leverage the DHS COP application.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain the purpose and value of the DHS COP application to DHS missions

Describe how to access the DHS COP application

Describe the DHS COP application’s interface and data display

Describe how to navigate the DHS COP application’s incident tools

Explain how to use the DHS COP application’s visualization capabilities

View the DHS COP application to help with decision-making during disaster response and

recovery phases

Add and modify information in the DHS COP application to help with decision-making during a

disaster

Contribute to the DHS COP application to help with decision-making during a suspicious

incident

Primary Core Capability: 

Operational Coordination

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: independent.study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-64.a

Course Active?: Yes

EMI

DHS Common Operating Picture Application IS0064.A

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 1.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.1 Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

This course will provide participants with an overview of the U.S. military resources potentially

available to assist civilian authorities, and the procedures for obtaining and integrating military

resources into disaster response and recovery operations.

The goal is to provide emergency managers at every jurisdictional level an overview of military

resources; their capabilities and limitations; and how to access and integrate them in their

respective jurisdiction’s disaster response and recovery operations in order to save lives, mitigate

human suffering, and mitigate significant property and/or environmental damage.

Selection Criteria: This course is developed in a flexible delivery format. A facilitator’s guide and

visuals are available for delivery in a classroom setting.

CECs: 2

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Define key terms related to military resources for emergency management.

Plan for military resources in emergency management.

Identify differences, including legal authority and status, between the following military reserves:

Active Duty Military, Military Reserves, and National Guard.

Describe available and special capabilities provided by military resources.

Explain levels of military response available to civilian emergency management authorities.

Describe the integration of military resources in accordance with the National Response

Framework (NRF) and National Incident Management System (NIMS).

Prerequisite(s): 

IS0700.b: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System 

IS0800.c: National Response Framework, An Introduction

Primary Core Capability: 

Planning

Mission Area(s): 

Protect

Respond

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

EMI

Military Resources in Emergency Management IS0075

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 2.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.2 Duration (in Days):

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Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-75

Course Active?: Yes

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Course Description: 

EMI has revised the ICS 100 course to reflect lessons learned and the NIMS 2017 doctrine. 

Note: IS-100.c is an updated version of the IS-100.b course. If you have successfully completed

IS-100 or IS-100.a, you may want to review the new version of the course. For credentialing

purposes, the courses are equivalent. 

ICS 100, Introduction to the Incident Command System, introduces the Incident Command System

(ICS) and provides the foundation for higher level ICS training. This course describes the history,

features and principles, and organizational structure of the Incident Command System. It also

explains the relationship between ICS and the National Incident Management System (NIMS). 

The Emergency Management Institute developed its ICS courses collaboratively with: 

National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG)

U.S. Department of Agriculture

United States Fire Administration¿s National Fire Programs Branch

CECs: 2

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain the principles and basic structure of the Incident Command System (ICS).

Describe the NIMS management characteristics that are the foundation of the ICS.

Describe the ICS functional areas and the roles of the Incident Commander and Command

Staff.

Describe the General Staff roles within ICS.

Identify how NIMS management characteristics apply to ICS for a variety of roles and discipline

areas.

Primary Core Capability: 

Operational Coordination

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Recover

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

EMI

An Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS 100 IS0100.c

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 2.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.2 Duration (in Days):

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POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-100.c

Course Active?: Yes

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Course Description: 

This course is designed to help prepare participants for deployment as a FEMA response partner

to a domestic incident. Responding to incidents requires that we must be ready, willing, and able

to deploy at a moment’s notice. This course provides personnel with practical tips and advice for

incident deployment.

Selection Criteria: FEMA’s response partners

CECs: 1

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Prepare for deployment, including detailing what information to gather, what steps to take, and

what things to pack.

Check in when arriving at the assigned location.

Acclimate to the working and living conditions at the assigned incident facility.

Take care of themselves during deployment.

Maintain standards for accountability.

Complete the check-out process.

Other Prerequisites: 

Recommended: IS0700.a, National Incident Management System, An Introduction; and IS0800.b,

National Response Framework, An Introduction

Primary Core Capability: 

Planning

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Recover

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

EMI

Preparing for Federal Disaster Operations: FEMA Response Partners IS0102.c

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 1.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.1 Duration (in Days):

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Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-102.c

Course Active?: Yes

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Course Description: 

This course combines the knowledge of livestock producers and emergency managers to present

a unified approach to mitigate the impact of disasters on animal agriculture.

Selection Criteria: Emergency management officials and livestock owners

CEC's: 4

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Understand issues that arise when disasters affect livestock.

Determine a farm’s susceptibility to hazards.

Identify actions to reduce economic losses and human and animal suffering in disasters.

Primary Core Capability: 

Risk and Disaster Resilience Assessment

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Fatality Management Services

Planning

Mission Area(s): 

Prevent

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Agriculture

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-111.a

Course Active?: Yes

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Livestock in Disasters IS0111.a

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 4.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.4 Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

This course introduces the basics of emergency management exercises. It also builds a

foundation for subsequent exercise courses, which provide the specifics of the Homeland Security

Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP).

Selection Criteria: Emergency management and homeland security professionals who require an

introduction to exercises

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Develop a baseline knowledge of exercise fundamentals.

Identify the tasks necessary to complete each phase of the exercise process.

Define how exercises complete the preparedness process.

Identify the role of exercises in validating capabilities.

Identify phases of exercise evaluation and the improvement planning process.

Primary Core Capability: 

Planning

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

N/A - Exercises

Mission Area(s): 

Common

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Emergency Medical Services

Fire Service

Governmental Administrative

Law Enforcement

Public Health

Public Works

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

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An Introduction to Exercises IS0120.c

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 3.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.3 Duration (in Days):

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Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-120.a

Course Active?: Yes

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Course Description: 

This course is a new offering that introduces the basics of emergency management exercise

evaluation and improvement planning. It also provides the foundation for exercise evaluation

concepts and practices as identified in the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Define roles and responsibilities of an exercise evaluator.

Discover the tools necessary to support the exercise evaluator for a successful exercise

evaluation.

Identify the necessary tasks in conducting an exercise evaluation.

Recognize methods of analyzing exercise data.

Prerequisite(s): 

IS0120.c: An Introduction to Exercises

Primary Core Capability: 

N/A - Exercises

Mission Area(s): 

Common

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Emergency Medical Services

Fire Service

Governmental Administrative

Law Enforcement

Public Health

Public Works

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-130

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How to be an Exercise Evaluator IS0130.a

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 2.75

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.3 Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

Through the use of this course, exercise program managers can learn to develop, execute, and

evaluate exercises that address the priorities established by an organization’s leaders. These

priorities are based on the National Preparedness Goal, strategy documents, threat and hazard

identification/risk assessment processes, capability assessments, and the results from previous

exercises and real-world events. These priorities guide the overall direction of a progressive

exercise program, where individual exercises are anchored to a common set of priorities or

objectives and build toward an increasing level of complexity over time.

Selection Criteria: Emergency management and homeland security professionals who require

knowledge in exercise design.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Identify the basic components of an exercise program.

Identify the types of exercises as defined by HSEEP.

Develop exercise objectives using SMART guidelines.

Define the components of MSEL development.

Describe the audience and purpose of the key exercise design and development documents.

Primary Core Capability: 

N/A - Exercises

Mission Area(s): 

Common

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-139.A

Course Active?: Yes

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Exercise Design and Development IS0139.A

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 2.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.2 Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

This online course is intended to provide guidance to 9-1-1 operators, call takers, and dispatchers

on what to expect when being deployed to a disaster site.

Selection Criteria: Emergency management communications personnel

ACE: Level: Vocational Certificate

ACE: Credit Hours: 3

CECs: 3

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Clarify roles and responsibilities.

Improve teams and coordination.

Improve operational coordination.

Improve operational communications.

Prerequisite(s): 

IS0100.c: An Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS 100 

IS0700.b: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System 

Primary Core Capability: 

Environmental Response/Health and Safety

Mission Area(s): 

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

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Telecommunicators Emergency Response Taskforce (TERT) Basic

Course IS0144

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 3.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.3 Duration (in Days):

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Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-144

Course Active?: Yes

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Course Description: 

This course provides guidance to the building sciences community working for public and private

institutions, including Continuity of Operations (COOP) planners/managers, building officials, etc. It

presents tools to help decision-makers assess the performance of their buildings against terrorist

threats and to make recommendations. Decision-makers will decide which types of threats they

wish to protect against and then determine their level of risk against each threat. Those decisionmakers who consider their buildings to be at high risk can use this guidance as necessary.

Selection Criteria: Federal/state department or agencies’ COOP Program Office, Facility

Management, and Security Management sections

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain the basic components of the assessment methodology.

Perform an assessment for a building by identifying and prioritizing threats, consequences, and

vulnerabilities, and by calculating risks.

Identify available mitigation measures applicable to the site and building envelope.

Primary Core Capability: 

Risk Management for Protection Programs and Activities

Mission Area(s): 

Prevent

Protect

Respond

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-156

Course Active?: Yes

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Building Design for Homeland Security for Continuity of Operations IS0156

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 8.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.8 Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

This coursereviews the Incident Command System (ICS), provides the context for ICS within initial

response, and supports higher level ICS training. This course provides training on, and resources

for, personnel who are likely to assume a supervisory position within ICS. The Emergency

Management Institute developed its ICS courses collaboratively with:

National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG)

U.S. Department of Agriculture

United States Fire Administration’s National Fire Programs Branch

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe the course objectives and summarize basic information about the Incident Command

System (ICS) and National Incident Management System (NIMS):

Describe how the NIMS Management Characteristics relate to Incident Command and Unified

Command.

Describe the delegation of authority process, implementing authorities, management by

objectives, and preparedness plans and objectives.

Identify ICS organizational components, the Command Staff, the General Staff, and ICS tools.

Describe different types of briefings and meetings.

Explain flexibility within the standard ICS organizational structure.

Explain transfer of command briefings and procedures.

Use ICS to manage an incident or event.

Other Prerequisites: 

Recommended: IS-100.c Incident Command System (ICS), An Introduction

Primary Core Capability: 

Operational Coordination

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

EMI

Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response IS0200.c

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 4.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.4 Duration (in Days):

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https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-200.b

Course Active?: Yes

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Course Description: 

This is a web-based training course with a flexible delivery format to include stand-alone modules

as needed on the National Incident Management System (NIMS) Incident Command System

(ICS). The purpose of this course is to provide first responders with an opportunity to reinforce

their knowledge of and skill in using the standard ICS forms during the Incident Action Planning

process for significant incidents or events.

Selection Criteria: Emergency management and response personnel who may be called upon to

function in a Command, General Staff, or Unit Leader position during a significant incident or

event, and who may be called upon to help prepare some portion of the Incident Action Plan.

CECs: 3

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe the most frequently used forms employed by the NIMS ICS.

Prerequisite(s): 

IS0100.c: An Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS 100 

IS0200.c: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response

IS0700.b: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System 

IS0800.c: National Response Framework, An Introduction

Other Prerequisites: 

Recommended: E/L/G0300, Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents (ICS

300)

Primary Core Capability: 

Planning

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Mass Search and Rescue Operations

Operational Communications

Operational Coordination

Planning

Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Fire Management and Suppression

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Recover

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Forms Used for the Development of the Incident Action Plan IS0201

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 2.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.2 Duration (in Days):

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Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Emergency Medical Services

Fire Service

Governmental Administrative

Law Enforcement

Public Health

Public Works

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-201

Course Active?: Yes

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Course Description: 

The purpose of this course is to educate students in the process of developing quality mitigation

planning and project grant application elements for the Unified Hazard Mitigation Assistance

(HMA) grant programs.

Selection Criteria: The course is intended for personnel of state and local governments, tribal

governments, and private non-profit organizations that are eligible applicants or sub-applicants

under HMA grants; and FEMA employees assigned to HMA grant activities.

CECs: 3

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Identify the role of mitigation and its benefits to society.

Identify and describe mitigation planning and project activities.

Identify and describe the Unified HMA grant programs.

Identify and describe the phases of the Unified HMA Federal Award life cycle.

Prerequisite(s): 

IS0393.b: Introduction to Hazard Mitigation

Primary Core Capability: 

Long-term Vulnerability Reduction

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Community Resilience

Planning

Mission Area(s): 

Recover

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: independent.study@fema.dhs.gov

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Introduction to Unified Hazard Mitigation Assistance IS0212.B

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 3.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.3 Duration (in Days):

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Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-212.b

Course Active?: Yes

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Course Description: 

The goal of this course is to introduce you to the fundamentals of emergency management. It

presents emergency management as an integrated system with resources and capabilities

networked together to address all hazards.

Selection Criteria: Open to all

CECs: 6

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe the principles and authorities that are the foundation of emergency management.

Explain how the different partners contribute to emergency management in your community.

Explain how the Core Capabilities support the Mission Areas to ensure preparedness.

Describe the roles of each partner in emergency management.

Explain the steps and resources necessary for developing a comprehensive Emergency

Operations Plan.

Explain how to plan, manage, and coordinate resources for an efficient and effective response.

Explain the functions of emergency management in emergency and day-to-day situations.

Other Prerequisites: 

Recommended: IS 0700.a, National Incident Management System, An Introduction; and IS

0800.b, National Response Framework, An Introduction

Primary Core Capability: 

Planning

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Recover

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

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Fundamentals of Emergency Management IS0230.d

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 6.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.6 Duration (in Days):

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Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-230.d

Course Active?: Yes

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Course Description: 

This course is designed for emergency management personnel who are involved in developing an

effective emergency planning system. It offers training in the fundamentals of the emergency

planning process, including the rationale behind planning. It will develop your capability for

effective participation in the all-hazards emergency operations planning process to save lives and

protect property threatened by disaster.

CECs: 5

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Identify doctrine and guidance for emergency planning.

Indicate the relationship between preparedness and planning.

Identify the purpose and components of an emergency operations plan.

Identify the steps in the planning process.

Determine the status of your jurisdiction’s emergency planning.

Primary Core Capability: 

Planning

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Recover

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: independent.study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=is-235.c

Course Active?: Yes

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Emergency Planning IS0235.C

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 5.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.5 Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

Being able to lead others - to motivate them to commit their energies and expertise to achieving

the shared mission and goals of the emergency management system - is a vital part of every

emergency manager, planner, and responder's job. This course is designed to improve

participants' leadership and influence skills. It addresses:

Leadership from within

How to facilitate change

How to build and rebuild trust

Using personal influence and political savvy

Fostering an environment for leadership development

Selection Criteria: This course is available to anyone.

CECs: 3

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain what leadership means for emergency personnel.

Explain why effective leadership begins with personal insight and development.

Identify your leadership capabilities and areas for personal development.

Describe a change management model and the process for planning, communicating, and

implementing change.

Describe how to build and rebuild trust in an organization.

Use personal influence and develop political savvy to network and influence people effectively.

Develop strategies for creating a positive work environment that fosters leadership and a

commitment to continuous improvement in others.

Primary Core Capability: 

Operational Coordination

Mission Area(s): 

Common

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

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Leadership & Influence IS0240.b

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 3.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.3 Duration (in Days):

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Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-240.b

Course Active?: Yes

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Course Description: 

Being able to make decisions and solve problems effectively is a necessary part of the job for

every emergency manager, planner, and responder. This course is designed to improve

participants’ decision-making skills. It addresses:

How we make decisions

Group decision making

Crisis decision making

Ethical decision making

Selection Criteria: This course is available to anyone.

CECs: 2

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe the impact of effective decision making in an emergency.

Identify attributes associated with an effective decision maker.

Describe the steps of the analytical problem-solving model.

Identify when group decision making is a good approach and methods for making a group's

decision making process more effective.

Identify impediments to effective decision making in a crisis.

Describe strategies for enhancing crisis decision making.

Explain how ethical considerations impact decision making.

Primary Core Capability: 

Operational Coordination

Mission Area(s): 

Common

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

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Decision-Making and Problem-Solving IS0241.b

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 2.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.2 Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

Being able to communicate effectively is a necessary and vital part of the job for every emergency

manager, planner, and responder. This course is designed to improve your communication skills.

It addresses:

Basic communication skills

How to communicate in an emergency

How to identify community-specific communication issues

Using technology as a communication tool

Effective oral communication

How to prepare an oral presentation

CECs: 8

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Identify factors that contribute to and detract from effective communication.

Develop a strategy for ensuring that emergency communications meet the needs of the whole

community, including those with access and functional needs.

Identify strategies for communicating effectively in emergency situations.

Identify strategies for improving your oral presentation skills.

Primary Core Capability: 

Operational Communications

Mission Area(s): 

Common

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-242,b

Course Active?: Yes

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Effective Communication IS0242.b

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 8.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.8 Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

This course is for emergency managers and related professionals who work with all types of

volunteers and coordinate with voluntary organizations. It will provide procedures and tools for

building and working with voluntary organizations. Topics include benefits and challenges of

working with volunteers; building a volunteer program; writing job descriptions; developing

volunteers through recruitment; coordinating with voluntary and community-based organizations;

and special issues such as spontaneous volunteers, liability, and stress.

Selection Criteria: Emergency managers

CECs: 4

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Identify situations in which volunteers can be a useful addition to response and recovery

operations.

Define skill and knowledge requirements for volunteers.

Develop a volunteer program that includes strategies for recruiting and managing volunteers

within the whole community.

Develop a plan for setting up a volunteer reception center.

Identify special issues involving the use of volunteers.

Primary Core Capability: 

Planning

Mission Area(s): 

Prevent

Respond

Recover

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: independent.study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

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Developing and Managing Volunteers IS0244.B

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 4.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.4 Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

This course provides basic information on the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System

(IPAWS). It provides authorized public safety officials with: increased awareness of the benefits of

using IPAWS for effective public warnings; skills to draft more appropriate, effective, and

accessible warning messages; and best practices in the effective use of Common Alerting

Protocol (CAP) to reach all members of their communities.

This course consists of the following lessons:

Lesson 1: Introduction to IPAWS

Lesson 2: Appropriate, Effective, and Accessible Alert and Warning Messages

Lesson 3: CAP Message Composition

CECs: 2

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Define IPAWS.

Identify the benefits of using IPAWS for generating warnings.

Describe IPAWS operation.

Identify the basis for determining who is authorized to send IPAWS alert and warning

messages.

Apply criteria for sending appropriate alert messages.

Identify the components of effective alert and warning messages.

Apply criteria for creating accessible alert and warning messages.

Describe factors that influence public response to warning messages.

Discuss the myths associated with public response to warning messages.

Define CAP.

Identify some of the commonly used CAP elements and their associated values.

Identify how a Commercial Mobile Alert System message is mapped from CAP.

Primary Core Capability: 

Public Information and Warning

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

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Integrated Public Alert and Warning System IS0247.a

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 2.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.2 Duration (in Days):

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POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-247.a

Course Active?: Yes

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Course Description: 

The Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) Program Management Office designed

this course to provide Alerting Authorities with an increased awareness about Collaborative

Operating Groups (COGs)—how they are issued, their structure, their capabilities, and their

responsibilities, and skills to draft more appropriate, effective, and accessible warning messages

using best practices in alerting.

Selection Criteria: Alerting Authorities

CECs: 1.5

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Have an increased awareness about COGs--how they are issued, their structure, their

capabilities, and their responsibilities.

Have skills to draft more appropriate, effective, and accessible warning messages using best

practices in alerting.

Primary Core Capability: 

Public Information and Warning

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-251

Course Active?: Yes

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Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) for Alerting

Authorities IS0251

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 1.5

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.2 Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

This course provides emergency managers and other decision-makers with background

information about weather, natural hazards, and preparedness. It offers web-based content

designed to address topics covered in the multi-day Hazardous Weather and Flood Preparedness

course offered by FEMA and the National Weather Service (NWS). The module also complements

other onsite courses by those agencies. This training module covers:

Weather basics

Weather forecasting

Threats analysis and hazards planning

Fact sheets for weather and non-weather-related hazards

Warning partnership information

Human behavior and community response

A desktop activity allowing you to apply what you’ve learned

Selection Criteria: Federal, state, local, and tribal emergency managers who respond to hazardous

weather events

CECs: 9

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain the basic processes that cause and/or signal hazardous weather.

List the main weather hazards and factors that determine community risk.

Describe the basic weather forecasting process and its limitations.

Discuss various techniques for communicating information about weather hazards.

Identify the NWS forecast information that is appropriate in various situations.

Analyze various sources of information about hazards that could threaten your community.

Develop a hazards plan for use in drills and real life.

Primary Core Capability: 

Threats and Hazard Identification

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

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Anticipating Hazardous Weather and Community Risk, 2nd Edition IS0271.a

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 9.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.9 Duration (in Days):

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https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-271.a

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Course Description: 

This course serves as an overview of fundamental Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA) concepts and

theory and is the framework and prerequisite for the classroom, field, or facilitated distance

learning BCA course.

Selection Criteria: The primary audience for this course is Federal, state, local, and tribal hazard

mitigation staff; applicants/grantees; subapplicants/subgrantees; and personnel who are involved

in the grant application development process and provide technical assistance.

ACE: Level: Vocational Certificate

ACE: Credit Hours: 1

CECs: 1

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain basic BCA theory.

Explain basic flood concepts.

List and locate resources for learning more about BCA.

List the OMB Circular A-94 guidelines as applied to Mitigation projects.

Explain basic BCA theory.

Describe the Benefit-Cost Ratio formula.

Explain benefits and costs included in a BCA.

Explain important BCA terms.

Explain the 10-, 50-, 100-, and 500-year flood events and discharges.

Define the terms Streambed Elevation, Base Flood Elevation, and First Floor Elevation.

Recall the concepts discussed in Lessons 1–3.

List and locate resources for learning more about BCA.

Primary Core Capability: 

Long-term Vulnerability Reduction

Mission Area(s): 

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

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Benefit-Cost Analysis Fundamentals IS0276.a

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 1.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.1 Duration (in Days):

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POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-276

Course Active?: Yes

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Course Description: 

This course is designed as an introduction to the fundamental concepts of benefit-cost (BC)

analysis. Participants will learn how to obtain BC data and conduct analyses using the latest

version of the Benefit Cost Toolkit. This course will not teach how to conduct level-two BC

analyses.

Selection Criteria: The primary audience for this course is Federal, state, local, and tribal hazard

mitigation staff; applicants/grantees; subapplicants/subgrantees; and personnel who are involved

in the grant application development process and provide technical assistance.

ACE: Level: Vocational Certificate

ACE: Credit Hours: 2

CECs: 12

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Demonstrate their knowledge of the basic BCA theory.

Demonstrate their knowledge of the basic flood concepts.

Describe features of the BCA Tool.

Complete a BCA using the Flood Module.

Explain each screen and important data fields in the Flood Module.

Complete the independent case study assignment.

Use supplemental tools and techniques in the BCA Tool in response to different scenarios,

which include: Multiple Structures, Displacement Costs Calculation, Loss of Function

Calculation, BCR Just Below 1.0, Types of Basements.

Explain key DFA concepts.

Identify eligible hazards.

Explain the DFA Module data and documentation requirements.

Complete a DFA Module BCA.

Explain Tornado Safe Room, Hurricane Wind, Hurricane Safe Room, Wildfire, and Earthquake

Module data and documentation requirements.

Complete a Tornado Safe Room, Hurricane Wind, Hurricane Safe Room, Wildfire, and

Earthquake Module BCA.

Prerequisite(s): 

IS0276.a: Benefit-Cost Analysis Fundamentals

Other Prerequisites: 

Participants must have knowledge of computers (basic Windows and spreadsheet programs).

Participants must complete the following online tutorials:· Flood Insurance Rate Map tutorial at

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Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA): Entry- Level IS0277.a

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 14.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 1.4 Duration (in Days):

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www.floodmaps.fema.gov/tutorials/ot_fis (40 minutes)

Primary Core Capability: 

N/A - None

Mission Area(s): 

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: independent.study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-277

Course Active?: Yes

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Course Description: 

This course is designed to provide essential, non-technical information about retrofitting existing

flood-prone residential structures as presented in the 3rd edition of FEMA Publication 259,

Engineering Principles and Practices for Retrofitting Flood-Prone Residential Structures (FEMA

2012).

Selection Criteria: The primary audience for this course is engineers and architects. Floodplain

managers and building code officials are also encouraged to attend. Hazard mitigation, planning,

zoning, public works, and other building officials with building science knowledge and also those

from the private sector, such as engineering firms, may also apply.

CECs: 10

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Identify the following basic retrofitting methods that are appropriate for 1- to 4-family residential

buildings in flood-prone areas (except Zone V)

Elevation

Relocation

Flood Walls and Levees

Wet Floodproofing

Dry Floodproofing

Identify National Flood Insurance Program policy, regulations, building codes, and standards

that govern retrofitting projects.

Evaluate the suitability of retrofitting measures for individual residential buildings.

Understand the factors, both flood-related and non-flood-related, that control the design and

selection of a retrofitting measure.

Primary Core Capability: 

N/A - None

Mission Area(s): 

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: independent.study@fema.dhs.gov

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Introduction to Retrofitting Flood-Prone Residential Buildings IS0279.A

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 1.25

Continuing Education Units: General: 10.0 Duration (in Days):

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Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

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Course Description: 

This course serves as an overview of the contents of the revised FEMA Publication 259,

Engineering Principles and Practices for Retrofitting Flood-Prone Residential Structures.

Selection Criteria: The primary audience for this course is engineers and architects. Floodplain

managers and building code officials are also encouraged to attend. Hazard mitigation, planning,

zoning, public works, and other building officials with building science knowledge and also those

from the private sector, such as engineering firms, may also apply.

CEC's: 1.5

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Understand regulatory requirements that apply to retrofit projects.

Describe the technical, regulatory, and site-specific parameters to consider in flood protection

design.

Determine flood and other hazards present at the site that would impact design.

Understand the basic parameters of each retrofitting measure and the associated design

practices.

Primary Core Capability: 

Housing

Mission Area(s): 

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-280

Course Active?: Yes

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Overview of: Engineering Principles and Practices for Retrofitting

Flood-Prone Residential Structures, FEMA Publication 259, 3rd Edition IS0280

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 1.5

Continuing Education Units: General: 2.0 Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

This course will enable learners to successfully use the Substantial Damage Estimator (SDE) 2.0

tool. Successful use is defined as accurately populating the electronic forms within the tool; saving

individual-structure and community-wide data; running all reports available in the tool; and

importing and exporting data to other formats, such as Excel. Learners must download, install, and

use the SDE 2.0 software to complete the course.

Selection Criteria: This course is intended for Federal, state, and local staff that will use the SDE

2.0 tool to comply with floodplain management regulations and/or to identify opportunities for flood

hazard mitigation.

CECs: 3

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Identify the basic uses of the SDE 2.0 tool.

Navigate the SDE 2.0 tool layout, toolbars, help, and navigation buttons.

Populate a database for both residential and non-residential structures.

Save individual and community data.

Review, import, and export data.

Generate reports and geo-referenced files.

Use database functions and assignment features.

Troubleshoot SDE 2.0 tool issues.

Primary Core Capability: 

Economic Recovery

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Recover

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

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Using the Substantial Damage Estimator 2.0 Tool IS0284

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 3.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.3 Duration (in Days):

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Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-284

Course Active?: Yes

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Course Description: 

This course is intended to educate the reader about the vital role that voluntary organizations play

as key partners in providing disaster relief services throughout the entire emergency management

cycle (i.e., mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery). It can be downloaded from the

Independent Study web site and the test can be completed and submitted online.

Selection Criteria: Federal, state, tribal, and local emergency managers, members of voluntary

organizations, and the general public who are involved in emergency management activities and

require an understanding of the roles of voluntary organizations throughout the disaster cycle.

CECs: 10

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe the unique capabilities of voluntary organizations.

Identify important historical milestones in the development of the role of disaster mission

oriented voluntary organizations in emergency management in the United States.

Identify the roles and services that voluntary organizations, both those with a disaster program

as well as those without a disaster program, may provide throughout the functions of

emergency management.

Explain the importance of collaboration and coordination amongst voluntary organizations and

between voluntary organizations and their emergency management partners.

Describe the entities that foster government/voluntary organization coordination throughout all

functions of emergency management.

Discuss the evolving role of voluntary organizations in emergency management.

Discuss emerging organizations and develop contingency plans for collaborating with these

organizations.

Primary Core Capability: 

Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Mission Area(s): 

Common

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

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The Role of Voluntary Organizations in Emergency Management IS0288.a

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 10.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 1.0 Duration (in Days):

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Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-288.a

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Course Description: 

This course is intended to provide basic training on the concept of the Resource Request and

Mission Assignment (MA) process beginning with the Request for Federal Assistance to MA

issuance, execution, billing, and closeout.

Selection Criteria: The course is open to all FEMA/DHS, state, local, tribal, and other Federal

agency program and financial staff who have a role or interest in the MA process.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Define the Request for Federal Assistance and authorities.

Define the Resource Request process and Resource Request Form.

Define Mission Assignments, types, and relationship to disaster operations.

Describe the roles and responsibilities of the key staff involved in the Resource Request and

MA process including FEMA, state, tribal, and other Federal agencies.

Describe the various elements of the MA phases for MA issuance, MA execution to MA billing,

reimbursement, and closeout.

Primary Core Capability: 

Operational Coordination

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Recover

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-293

Course Active?: Yes

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Mission Assignment Overview IS0293

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 3.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.3 Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

The Incident Command System (ICS) is a proven management system used by emergency

managers. Applying ICS during a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) activation will

help maintain the safety of disaster workers, provide clear leadership and organizational structure,

and improve the effectiveness of rescue efforts. This course will cover the principles of ICS and

help learners understand how to effectively apply the principles through interactive real-life

scenarios.

Selection Criteria: CERT Members

CECs: 3

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe ICS principles, positions, and functions.

Apply principles of the ICS to specific scenarios.

Evaluate an ICS application and identify effective and ineffective ICS.

Describe and apply techniques for remediating ineffective ICS.

Primary Core Capability: 

Operational Coordination

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Recover

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-315

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Community Emergency Response Team Supplemental Training: The

Incident Command System IS0315

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 2.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.2 Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program educates individuals about

disaster preparedness and trains and organizes teams of volunteers that can support their

communities during disasters. The CERT Program offers training in basic disaster response skills,

such as fire safety, light search and rescue, and disaster medical operations. With proper CERT

training, you can help protect your family, neighbors, and co-workers if a disaster occurs.

This course is an Independent Study course that serves as an introduction to CERT for those

interested in completing the basic CERT training or as a refresher for current team members. The

course includes six modules: CERT Basics, Fire Safety, Hazardous Material and Terrorist

Incidents, Disaster Medical Operations, and Search and Rescue, and Course Summary.

While the course is useful as a primer or refresher for CERT training, it is not equivalent to, and

cannot be used in place of, the classroom delivery of the CERT Basic Training. To become a

CERT volunteer, one must complete the classroom training offered by a local government agency

such as the emergency management agency, fire or police department. Contact your local

emergency manager to learn about the local education and training opportunities available to you.

Let this person know about your interest in taking CERT training.

Selection Criteria: Prospective CERT members

CECs: 6

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Identify key concepts that form the foundation for CERT operations.

Identify principles and guidelines for CERT activities.

Identify the CERT role in disaster preparedness and response.

Primary Core Capability: 

Planning

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Citizen/Community Volunteer

Course POC: 

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Introduction to Community Emergency Response Team IS0317

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 6.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.6 Duration (in Days):

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Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-317

Course Active?: Yes

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Course Description: 

This course (also referred to as Hazard Mitigation Planning) is for plan-writers and reviewers and

will assist participants in undertaking the Hazard Mitigation Plan development process. This plan

will meet the needs of participants’ communities and fulfill the requirements for local plans, as

described in 44 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 201.6, or for tribal plans, as described in 44

CFR 201.7. In addition, this course will help Federal and state plan reviewers interpret the

regulations to inform the review of local or tribal Hazard Mitigation Plans.

Selection Criteria: This course meets the needs of diverse audiences, including: local or tribal

government officials; community managers; community staff, including planners; state, local, or

tribal government emergency management agencies; Councils of Government or Regional

Planning Commissions; first responders; state hazard mitigation officers; or other state mitigation

staff. Representatives from private or non-profit organizations may want to participate in the

training if they have a role in developing mitigation plans or participating in mitigation planning

processes. These organizations may include: special utility districts or rural utility cooperatives;

special districts, such as watershed management districts; hospital campuses; and universities or

school districts.

CECs: 12

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Plan Writers:

Understand requirements of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance

Act.

Identify and profile hazards and estimate potential losses.

Develop a mitigation strategy that evaluates and prioritizes mitigation actions.

Initiate the plan review process and understand terminology.

Plan Reviewers:

Provide consistent interpretation of regulations.

Provide recommendations to meet the plan requirements.

Provide guidance on updating an existing mitigation plan.

Provide guidance in developing a local or tribal mitigation plan.

Primary Core Capability: 

N/A - Training and Education

Mission Area(s): 

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

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Mitigation Planning for Local and Tribal Communities IS0318

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 12.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 1.2 Duration (in Days):

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Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-318

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This course provides people involved in the decision-making process for hurricane preparedness

with basic information about:

How hurricanes form

The hazards they pose

How the National Weather Service forecasts future hurricane behavior

What tools and guiding principles can help emergency managers prepare their communities

Note: This course is on a non-Federal government web site operated by the Cooperative Program

for Operational Meteorology, Education, and Training.

Selection Criteria: Emergency managers in communities threatened by tropical cyclones

CECs: 10

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Identify the characteristic features of a hurricane.

List ways in which meteorologists monitor hurricane development.

Describe hazards from hurricanes.

Discuss the basic hurricane forecasting process and its limitations.

Identify the correct forecast product to use at various stages in an event.

Analyze various sources of information about a hurricane and formulate a plan for dealing with

the potential disaster.

Primary Core Capability: 

Threats and Hazard Identification

Mission Area(s): 

Protect

Respond

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

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Community Hurricane Preparedness IS0324.a

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 10.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 1.0 Duration (in Days):

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https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-324.a

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Course Description: 

This course presents basic information on earthquake science, risk, and mitigation. It also

discusses techniques for structural and non-structural earthquake mitigation. Although certification

is not a part of the course, short quizzes are included to enhance interactivity and to boost

retention.

Selection Criteria: This course is targeted to a wide range of audiences, including homeowners;

business owners; the private sector; Federal, state, tribal, and local government workforce at all

levels; first responders; non-profit organizations; volunteers; and community-based organizations.

CEC's: 1

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Raise awareness of earthquake risk and mitigation strategies for life-saving planning.

Primary Core Capability: 

N/A - Training and Education

Mission Area(s): 

Protect

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-325

Course Active?: Yes

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Earthquake Basics: Science, Risk, and Mitigation IS0325

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 1.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.1 Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

This course provides state and FEMA staff that review local mitigation plans with the information

and training they will need to determine if a plan meets Gederal mitigation planning requirements.

Updated May 2018.

Selection Criteria: This course is designed for new and experienced state and FEMA plan

reviewers. Plan reviewers may be full or part-time, FEMA Disaster Assistance Reservists, FEMA

contract plan reviewers, or state contract plan reviewers.

CECs: 3

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain the purpose and intent of reviewing local mitigation plans.

Determine whether a local mitigation plan meets Federal mitigation planning requirements.

Describe how to use the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Review Guide, Plan Review Tool to

communicate the results of the review to a state or local community.

Primary Core Capability: 

Planning

Mission Area(s): 

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-328

Course Active?: Yes

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Plan Review for Local Mitigation Plans IS0328

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 3.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.3 Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

This course provides state officials an opportunity to understand the policies and procedures for

updating State Hazard Mitigation Plans (as outlined in the 2015 State Plan Review Guide), and

effectively use the planning process to advance mitigation.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain the purpose and intent of state hazard mitigation planning.

Present guiding principles for state-level mitigation planning.

Describe the requirements for standard and enhanced state hazard mitigation plans.

Describe the submittal and review procedures.

Know where to find additional resources.

Primary Core Capability: 

Planning

Mission Area(s): 

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 3014471200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx 

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-329

Course Active?: Yes

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State Hazard Mitigation Planning IS0329

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 3.5

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.4 Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

This course provides leading practices and resources to assist elementary and secondary schools,

institutions of higher education, and houses of worship in developing emergency plans for

preparing for, responding to, and recovering from mass casualty incidents.

Selection Criteria: Whole community partners

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Identify key considerations and strategies for preparing for mass casualty incidents, including:

Understanding the threats and challenges.

Establishing planning processes.

Assessing and mitigating vulnerabilities.

Establishing response procedures.

Planning for recovery.

Staying prepared.

Primary Core Capability: 

Planning

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Community Resilience

Operational Coordination

Mission Area(s): 

Prevent

Respond

Recover

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Emergency Medical Services

Fire Service

Governmental Administrative

Law Enforcement

Public Health

Public Works

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

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Preparing for Mass Casualty Incidents: A Guide for Schools, Higher

Education, and Houses of Worship IS0360

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 3.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.3 Duration (in Days):

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POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-360

Course Active?: Yes

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Course Description: 

This course covers basic information about developing, implementing, and maintaining a school

Emergency Operations Plan (EOP). This course provides participants with an understanding of the

importance of schools having an EOP and basic information on how an EOP is developed,

exercised, and maintained. The topics addressed in this course include: understanding Incident

Management; forming the Planning Team; understanding the situation; developing a school EOP;

incorporating Incident Command System principles and roles in the school EOP; and training,

exercising, and maintaining the school EOP.

CECs: 3

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe the activities related to the key areas of incident management.

Describe how the school EOP fits into district, community, and family/personal emergency

plans.

Identify school staff to participate on the school planning team.

Identify community members who should be on the school planning team.

Identify natural, technological, and human-caused hazards.

Identify and assess hazards likely to impact your school.

Describe each of the components of the traditional EOP.

Identify the steps to approve and disseminate the school EOP.

Describe the Incident Command System (ICS) principles and organization.

Identify the ICS roles included in the school EOP.

Explain the benefits of training and exercising the school EOP.

Identify the types of exercises available to exercise the school’s plan.

Describe steps for developing effective exercises.

Describe how exercise results are used to improve school preparedness efforts.

Primary Core Capability: 

Planning

Mission Area(s): 

Prevent

Respond

Recover

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Other

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Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for Schools IS0362.a

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 3.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.3 Duration (in Days):

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Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-362.a

Course Active?: Yes

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Course Description: 

The goal of this course is to provide Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) with knowledge and

planning strategies to protect lives, property, and the environment by supporting operations more

effectively within the context of comprehensive emergency management.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Define comprehensive emergency management.

Identify the importance of emergency planning as it relates to the unique needs of an Institution

of Higher Education (IHE).

Identify hazards that present risks for IHEs and the impacts of those hazards.

Identify the process and benefits of conducting a risk assessment.

Identify and create a partnership with internal and external stakeholders.

Define the characteristics of a planning team.

Develop or revise a multi-hazard Emergency Operations Plan (EOP).

Describe strategies for training and testing the EOP.

Create a Recovery Plan.

Primary Core Capability: 

Planning

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Operational Coordination

Threats and Hazard Identification

Mission Area(s): 

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: independent.study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-363

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Introduction to Emergency Management for Higher Education IS0363

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 3.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.3 Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

This course enables participants to improve their community’s Mitigation and Emergency

Operations Plan (EOP) specifically regarding the needs of children. The course will provide

participants with the information needed to address the unique needs of children prior to, during,

and following disasters. It will also provide them guidance and direction on how to form coalitions

and how to become advocates for the unique needs of children in all aspects of emergency

management.

Selection Criteria: The target audience for this course is state and local emergency managers and

planners, child services agencies, non-governmental organizations, childcare providers, schools,

and faith-based organizations.

CECs: 6

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Articulate the importance of providing for the needs of children in disasters in their community’s

current emergency management plan.

Explain what is required to keep children safe in emergencies and why those needs are unique.

Explain the assumptions, concept of operations, and organization and assignment of

responsibilities that address the unique needs of children prior to, during, and following

disasters.

Explain the planning components necessary to address the unique needs of children prior to,

during, and following disasters.

Create an annex to a community’s EOP, addressing the unique needs of children in disasters.

Identify stakeholders and organizations that can assist in preparing for the needs of children in

disasters.

Initiate steps to form coalitions and build teams that have a stake in keeping children safe in

disasters.

Primary Core Capability: 

Planning

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

N/A - Training and Education

Mission Area(s): 

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

EMI

Planning for the Needs of Children in Disasters IS0366.A

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 6.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.6 Duration (in Days):

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Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: independent.study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=is-366.a

Course Active?: Yes

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Course Description: 

This course increases awareness and understanding of the need for full inclusion of disaster

survivors and FEMA staff who have disabilities or access and functional needs.

Selection Criteria: Open to all enrollees

CECs: 2

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain the importance of including people with disabilities and others with access and

functional needs in disaster operations at the JFO and field locations.

Describe how JFO and field staff can support and include people with disabilities and others

with access and functional needs in disaster operations.

Describe principles and FEMA initiatives that provide a foundation for the integration of people

with disabilities and others with access and functional needs in disaster operations.

Describe the history of the treatment of and services for people with disabilities.

Identify laws that provide the legal foundation for issues related to people with disabilities and

others with access and functional needs.

Describe the function of the Disability Integration Advisor.

Primary Core Capability: 

Planning

Mission Area(s): 

Common

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-368

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Including People with Disabilities and Others with Access and

Functional Needs in Disaster Operations IS0368

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 2.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.2 Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

This is a very comprehensive, advanced-level course. It will introduce the learner to basic

information about residential coastal construction. Some unit topics include coastal environment,

regulatory requirements, and identifying hazards. This course can be downloaded from the

Independent Study web site and the test can be completed and submitted online.

Selection Criteria: The primary audience for this course is engineers and architects. Floodplain

managers and building code officials are also encouraged to attend. Hazard mitigation, planning,

zoning, public works, and other building officials with building science knowledge and also those

from the private sector, such as engineering firms, may also apply.

CECs: 10

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Understand the basic principles of designing in a coastal environment: Design premise, Design

framework, Constraints, Defining a “successful” building.

Understand the differences in design requirements and expected performance between coastal

construction and inland construction.

Understand the significance and lessons learned from historical coastal events.

Describe minimum requirements and best practices for coastal construction.

Identify coastal hazards at potential building sites and identify where to obtain pertinent

information.

Understand how to calculate design loads and conditions.

Understand the continuous load path principle.

Identify siting, design, construction, and maintenance defects that result in vulnerable buildings.

Other Prerequisites: 

Recommended: Participants should complete IS0279, Engineering Principles and Practices for

Retrofitting Flood-Prone Residential Structures. Taking IS0279 should also help potential

participants establish whether they have the necessary level of building science knowledge.

Primary Core Capability: 

Long-term Vulnerability Reduction

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Community Resilience

Risk and Disaster Resilience Assessment

Mission Area(s): 

Mitigation

EMI

Introduction to Residential Coastal Construction IS0386

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 28.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 2.8 Duration (in Days):

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Emergency Management

Governmental Administrative

Public Works

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-386

Course Active?: Yes

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Course Description: 

This course provides an introduction to the basic concepts of hazard mitigation and its benefits. It

also describes the key authorities overseeing hazard mitigation. Participants learn about the

overall structure of the Hazard Mitigation (HM) organization and the role of the HM Branch in

disaster operations.

Selection Criteria: This entry-level course is designed for all new HM support staff as well as nonMitigation staff who need to understand the concepts, functions, and organization of HM in

disaster operations. It will present a broad overview applicable to every function.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe the goals of hazard mitigation.

Identify key authorities for Hazard Mitigation.

Describe the key FEMA Hazard Mitigation Branch functions in a disaster.

Give examples of reducing risk of future damages from hazard events.

Identify opportunities to encourage risk reduction activities during disaster recovery.

Identify the primary tools used by Hazard Mitigation.

Primary Core Capability: 

Community Resilience

Mission Area(s): 

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-390

Course Active?: Yes

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Hazard Mitigation in Disaster Operations IS0390

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 1.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.1 Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

Mitigation means taking action to reduce or eliminate long-term risk from hazards and their effects.

FEMA has produced a series of courses intended to train those who have responsibility for, or

simply interest in, reducing hazard risks in their states, communities, or tribes. This course

provides an introduction for those who are new to emergency management and/or hazard

mitigation.

Selection Criteria: State, local, and tribal government emergency program managers, other

emergency management staff, and other local government employees responsible for mitigation.

The secondary audience includes Federal emergency management personnel and employees of

Federal, state, and local governments who work in the emergency management field.

CECs: 10

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Define hazard mitigation and the importance of hazard mitigation in sustainable communities.

List the main components of each phase of the local hazard mitigation planning process.

Identify hazard mitigation measures that are applicable to your community’s hazard risk

problems.

Identify resources for projects that reduce hazards.

Primary Core Capability: 

Long-term Vulnerability Reduction

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Community Resilience

Long-term Vulnerability Reduction

Risk and Disaster Resilience Assessment

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Recover

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Citizen/Community Volunteer

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

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Introduction to Hazard Mitigation IS0393.b

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 1.5

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.2 Duration (in Days):

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POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-393.a

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Course Description: 

As the costs of disasters continue to rise, governments and ordinary citizens must find ways to

reduce hazard risks to our communities and ourselves. Efforts made to reduce hazard risks are

easily made compatible with other community goals; safer communities are more attractive to

employers as well as residents. As communities plan for new development and improvements to

existing infrastructure, mitigation can and should be an important component of the planning effort.

Mitigation means taking action to reduce or eliminate long-term risk from hazards and their effects.

FEMA has produced a series of courses intended to train those who have responsibility for, or

simply interest in, reducing hazard risks in their states, communities, or tribes. This course

provides an introduction for those who are new to emergency management and/or hazard

mitigation.

CECs: 1

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe different types of natural disasters.

Describe hazards that pose a risk to their home or small business.

Explain how protective measures can reduce or eliminate long-term risks to their home and

personal property from hazards and their effects.

Explain how protective measures for small businesses secure people, business property, and

building structures and prevent business loss from a natural disaster.

Primary Core Capability: 

Threats and Hazard Identification

Mission Area(s): 

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Citizen/Community Volunteer

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

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Protecting Your Home or Small Business from Disaster IS0394.a

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 10.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 1.0 Duration (in Days):

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Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-394.a

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Course Description: 

This course is designed to train on the FEMA 452, Risk Assessment, and FEMA 455, Rapid Visual

Screening (RVS) for Buildings, components of the Building Design for Homeland Security course.

Selection Criteria: The primary audience for this course is the building sciences and design

professional community (architects, engineers, security personnel, and facility planners) working

for private institutions, and building owners, managers, and Continuity of Operations communities

working for public (Federal, state, local, and tribal) and private institutions.

CECs: 2

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Prepare risk assessments using the database, including how to download and install the

database.

Conduct FEMA 452 risk assessments.

Conduct FEMA 455-based RVS.

Perform assessment program management and system administrative functions.

Primary Core Capability: 

N/A - Training and Education

Mission Area(s): 

Prevent

Protect

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Governmental Administrative

Public Works

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

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FEMA Risk Assessment Database IS0395

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 2.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.2 Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

This course provides FEMA personnel and partners with a basic knowledge of the Individual

Assistance (IA) Program and activities that help individuals and households recover following a

disaster.

Selection Criteria: The primary audience is state IA Officers and FEMA IA staff.

CECs: 1

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe how the Stafford Act governs FEMA disaster operations.

Explain the Declaration Process.

Identify the different types of IA programs.

Explain the Sequence of Delivery of the IA programs.

Define Individual and Households Program (IHP) Housing Assistance.

Define IHP Other Needs Assistance.

Identify the various field offices and processing centers.

Primary Core Capability: 

Housing

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Economic Recovery

Mission Area(s): 

Recover

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-403

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Introduction to Individual Assistance IS0403

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 2.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.2 Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

This course provides an introduction to Mass Care and Emergency Assistance (MC/EA) support,

with a focus on Whole Community, by outlining the importance of collaboration and coordination

between government, non-profit, public, and private sectors.

Selection Criteria: FEMA, state, tribal, local, and voluntary agency personnel assigned to MC/EA

functions during disaster operations

CECs: 1

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain the importance of the National Incident Management System, the National Response

Framework, and the Whole Community approach to emergency management.

Identify MC/EA activities.

Describe a suggested sequence of support for MC/EA.

Explain the importance of thinking about MC/EA activities in an interoperable way.

Primary Core Capability: 

Operational Coordination

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Mass Care Services

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Recover

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-405

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Mass Care/Emergency Assistance Overview IS0405

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 1.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.1 Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

This course provides practical steps you can take to prepare for emergencies that could threaten

your home, workplace, and community. It is intended for Federal employees living and working

outside of the National Capital Region. The first lesson focuses on the importance of personal

emergency preparedness and its relationship to your professional responsibilities as a Federal

employee. The second lesson introduces the four steps to personal emergency preparedness: be

informed, make a plan, build a kit, and get involved. The last lesson reinforces the concepts

learned in the previous lessons by applying the four steps of emergency preparedness to a given

scenario.

Selection Criteria: Federal employees living and working outside the National Capital Region

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe the importance of emergency preparedness and its relationship to personal and

professional responsibilities.

Explain basic steps you should take today to be better prepared for a range of emergencies and

increase your ability to recover from the effects.

Identify items to include in an emergency supply kit for your home and workplace.

Apply the four steps of emergency preparedness—be informed, make a plan, build a kit, and

get involved—to a given scenario.

Primary Core Capability: 

Community Resilience

Mission Area(s): 

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-450

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Emergency Preparedness for Federal Employees IS0450

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 1.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.1 Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

This course provides practical steps you can take to prepare for emergencies that could threaten

your home, workplace, and community. It is intended specifically for Federal employees living and

working in the National Capital Region. The first lesson focuses on the importance of personal

emergency preparedness and its relationship to your professional responsibilities as a Federal

employee. The second lesson introduces the four steps to personal emergency preparedness: be

informed, make a plan, build a kit, and get involved. The last lesson reinforces the concepts

learned in the previous lessons by applying the four steps of emergency preparedness to a given

scenario.

Selection Criteria: Federal employees living and working in the National Capital Region

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe the importance of emergency preparedness and its relationship to personal and

professional responsibilities.

Explain basic steps you should take today to be better prepared for a range of emergencies and

increase your ability to recover from the effects.

Identify items to include in an emergency supply kit for your home and workplace.

Apply the four steps of emergency preparedness—be informed, make a plan, build a kit, and

get involved—to a given scenario.

Primary Core Capability: 

Community Resilience

Mission Area(s): 

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

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Emergency Preparedness for Federal Employees in the National Capital

Region IS0450.NC

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 1.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.1 Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

In this course, you will learn about the potential for a biological attack, specifically one involving

the disease known as anthrax.

You will learn about the measures the federal government has taken to minimize any negative

effects from such an attack, including specific steps taken by the Department of Homeland

Security (DHS) and how those measures affect you.

Additionally, the course gives you important information about what you should do to help protect

yourself and others in the event of a biological attack.

Selection Criteria: Federal employees; specifically DHS/FEMA employees.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain what anthrax is, how it affects people, and how it is treated.

Explain the steps that the federal government has taken to minimize the effects of an anthrax

attack.

Describe how the DHS Anthrax Preparedness Initiatives and the DHS Medical

Countermeasures (MCM) Program are utilized in the event of an anthrax attack.

Explain what DHS personnel should do in the event of an anthrax attack.

Primary Core Capability: 

Public Health, Healthcare, and Emergency Medical Services

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-451

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Anthrax Awareness IS0451

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 1.5

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.2 Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

As part of its effort to remain vigilant against terrorism and natural threats, the Department of

Homeland Security (DHS) has taken steps to prepare for and respond to a biological attack.

A key part of this response is providing the DHS workforce with medical countermeasures (MCM)

whenever appropriate. This will be accomplished through the use of DHS Points of Dispensing

(PODs), staffed by trained volunteers from within the DHS workforce. These POD team volunteers

will be an integral part of this important effort.

Selection Criteria: Federal employees only, specifically DHS and FEMA employees

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain the purpose of a POD during a biological attack.

Describe basic considerations for establishing a POD.

Describe the major roles and responsibilities of POD leaders and operational team members.

Explain the management of POD documents and best practices for operation of a POD.

Other Prerequisites: 

Recommended: IS0800.b, National Response Framework, An Introduction

Primary Core Capability: 

Public Health, Healthcare, and Emergency Medical Services

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-452

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Points of Dispensing Team Training IS0452

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 2.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.2 Duration (in Days):

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This course serves as an introduction to, and overview of, homeland security planning. It is meant

to act as an awareness tool for employees who may or may not have a direct homeland security

planning job function. For those who do have job functions that require additional training in

planning, this course is meant to be a “gateway” to the 3-day Introduction to Homeland

Security/Homeland Defense course or the 5-day National Planner’s course.

Selection Criteria: All DHS employees

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe homeland security planning.

Describe characteristics of effective planning.

Recognize how the planning process and tools lead to increased homeland security

preparedness.

Describe the planning considerations associated with the National Preparedness Mission

Areas: Prevention, Protection, Mitigation, Response, and Recovery.

Apply knowledge of homeland security preparedness to a given scenario.

Primary Core Capability: 

Planning

Mission Area(s): 

Common

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-453

Course Active?: Yes

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Introduction to Homeland Security Planning IS0453

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 2.5

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.3 Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

This course is designed to foster an overall culture of risk management throughout the Department

of Homeland Security Workforce. While providing awareness of the fundamental concepts of risk

management, the course will prepare employees to manage risk at home, in the workplace, and in

the community, and provide them with a foundation for further development in the area of risk

management.

Selection Criteria: All DHS employees

CECs: 2

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Recognize the value of risk management.

Explain how the fundamental concepts and principles of risk management apply at home, in the

workplace, and in the community.

Explain how the DHS Risk Management Cycle uses logical reasoning and critical thinking to

address risk management problems.

Describe how risk management alternatives are developed and evaluated in order to support

better decisions to effectively manage risk.

Explain how and why the management of risk is one of the fundamental strategies adopted by

DHS in meeting mission performance expectations.

Describe the characteristics of effective risk communication.

Primary Core Capability: 

Risk and Disaster Resilience Assessment

Mission Area(s): 

Protect

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

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Fundamentals of Risk Management IS0454

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 2.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.2 Duration (in Days):

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Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-454

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Course Description: 

Religious and cultural communities are key partners in building a culture of preparedness. Faithbased and community organizations also offer a wide variety of human and material resources

that can prove invaluable during and after an incident. Collaborating with these vital community

members will allow emergency managers to access a multitude of local resources and ensure

members of the whole community can contribute to disaster resilience efforts.

The DHS Center for Faith &Opportunity Initiatives works to support partnerships between the

emergency managers, first responders and faith-based and community organizations to more

effectively serve Americans in need. 

As part of this effort, in partnership with the University of Southern California Center for Risk and

Economic Analysis of Terrorist Events (CREATE), this course and its companion tip sheet

resources have been developed with the University of Southern California Center for Religion and

Civic Culture (CRCC) and the National Disaster Interfaiths Network. In addition, FEMA personnel

assisted the development of the course by providing their relevant expertise responding to

disasters. The course provides emergency management professionals and faith and community

leaders active in disaster with the religious literacy and competency tools needed to learn how to

effectively engage religious and cultural groups and their leaders throughout the disaster lifecycle.

CECs: 5

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain why we engage religious and cultural communities in disaster, and how religious and

cultural diversity and practice is not only protected by law but how it strengthens emergency

management’s capabilities.

Define the meaning of religious and cultural literacy and competency in disaster management.

Describe how religious and cultural language differs from government culture and language.

Identify the skills needed to competently engage religious and cultural leaders and groups in the

field.

Describe each step in the six step “LEADER” process.

Primary Core Capability: 

N/A - None

Mission Area(s): 

Recover

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

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Religious and Cultural Literacy and Competency in Disaster IS0505

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 4.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.4 Duration (in Days):

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Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: independent.study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Active?: Yes

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Course Description: 

This course introduces participants to the characteristics of a pandemic influenza, the effects that

a pandemic influenza can have on every facet of our society, and the steps their organizations can

take to minimize the effects of a pandemic. The primary audiences for this course are personnel at

any level of government, representatives from non-governmental organizations, or representatives

from private industry who may have a need for a basic understanding of pandemic influenza and

the impacts that they can expect should a widespread pandemic occur in the United States.

Selection Criteria: Participation is open to Federal, state, local, territorial, and tribal government

employees responsible for COOP.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain the differences between seasonal influenza and pandemic influenza.

Relate the effects of a pandemic influenza to daily organizational operations and basic services.

Describe strategies for resolving continuity challenges presented in a pandemic situation.

Primary Core Capability: 

Public Health, Healthcare, and Emergency Medical Services

Mission Area(s): 

Protect

Respond

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Citizen/Community Volunteer

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-520

Course Active?: Yes

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Introduction to Continuity of Operations Planning for Pandemic

Influenzas IS0520

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 1.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.1 Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

This is a follow-on course to IS0520, Introduction to Continuity of Operations Planning for

Pandemic Influenzas. It includes a brief review of continuity planning for pandemics and then

involves the participant in a continuity pandemic exercise (Determined Accord). The primary

audiences for this course are personnel at any level of government, representatives from nongovernmental organizations, or representatives from private industry who desire to conduct a short

tabletop continuity pandemic exercise (Determined Accord). Participants should be familiar with

their agency/organization continuity and pandemic plans.

Selection Criteria: Participation is open to Federal, state, local, territorial, and tribal government

employees responsible for Continuity of Operations (COOP).

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Relate the anticipated conditions and effects of a pandemic influenza to responders and

communities.

Describe best practices for planning for and responding to a pandemic influenza.

Apply knowledge of the anticipated conditions and suggested practices to an activity.

Develop next steps for pandemic planning within their agencies or communities.

Prerequisite(s): 

IS0520: Introduction to Continuity of Operations Planning for Pandemic Influenzas

Primary Core Capability: 

Planning

Mission Area(s): 

Protect

Respond

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

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Exercising Continuity Plans for Pandemics IS0522

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 8.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.8 Duration (in Days):

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Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-522

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Course Description: 

The purpose of the Resilient Accord Workshop is to increase Federal department and agency,

state, local, territorial, and tribal jurisdictional Continuity of Operations awareness and discuss how

to execute continuity operations resulting from a cyber security event. Upon completion of this

workshop, participants should be able to do the following:

Define the importance of an increased organizational awareness of incorporating cyber security

into continuity planning.

Discuss how critical essential functions will continue through a cyber security emergency and

the planning required to perform those functions.

Review the essential elements of a viable continuity capability.

Identify solutions or alternative actions to challenges, gaps, or vulnerabilities in organizational

continuity plans and procedures.

Selection Criteria: This course is available to anyone involved in Continuity of Operations.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Demonstrate increased organizational awareness about the importance of incorporating cyber

security into continuity planning.

Establish and enhance relationships between information technology professionals and

emergency managers or continuity planners.

Discuss how cyber disruptions may impact the performance of essential functions and identify

solutions to address vulnerabilities in existing continuity plans.

Primary Core Capability: 

Planning

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Cybersecurity

Planning

N/A - Exercises

Mission Area(s): 

Protect

Respond

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

EMI

Resilient Accord-Exercising Continuity Plans for Cyber Incidents IS0523

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 3.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.3 Duration (in Days):

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POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-523

Course Active?: Yes

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Course Description: 

The purpose of Guardian Accord Workshop is to increase Federal department and agencies,

state, territorial, tribal, and local jurisdictions awareness about the importance of incorporating the

specific risks of terrorism into continuity planning.

Selection Criteria: Federal, state, territorial, local, and tribal government employees responsible for

managing a Continuity of Operations Program

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Increase awareness of the sources, methods, and targets of terrorism.

Explore the unique implications of a terrorist event on continuity programs and the ability to

continue essential functions.

Provide a forum to identify and correct gaps or vulnerabilities in organizational continuity plans

and procedures.

Primary Core Capability: 

Planning

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

N/A - Exercises

Mission Area(s): 

Protect

Respond

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-525

Course Active?: Yes

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Guardian Accord Workshop IS0525

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 4.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.4 Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

This course is based on the guidance to the Federal Executive Branch departments and agencies

(D/A) for developing Continuity of Operations (COOP) plans and programs. The purpose of the

Reconstitution Planning and Implementation course is to instruct Federal D/As, state, local, tribal,

and territorial jurisdictions on the importance of developing effective and comprehensive

Reconstitution Plans.

Selection Criteria: Participation is open to Federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial government

employees responsible for COOP and Reconstitution planning.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain the role of reconstitution within continuity operations.

Identify the federal requirements for organizations to have a reconstitution program.

Describe the elements and sub-phases of reconstitution.

Identify the roles, and functions of a reconstitution team, the team leader and the reconstitution

manager and other team members.

Identify the seven elements of reconstitution plans.

Identify and describe the process of developing reconstitution plans.

Other Prerequisites: 

Participants must have knowledge of COOP Programs and the Federal Continuity Directives 1 and

2.

Primary Core Capability: 

Planning

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Economic Recovery

Infrastructure Systems

Long-term Vulnerability Reduction

Risk and Disaster Resilience Assessment

Threats and Hazard Identification

Mission Area(s): 

Protect

Recover

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

EMI

Reconstitution Planning & Implementation Course IS0545

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 5.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.5 Duration (in Days):

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Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-545

Course Active?: Yes

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Course Description: 

This course provides participants with the tools and practical knowledge necessary to develop

their organization's devolution plans and procedures.

Selection Criteria: Participation is open to Federal, state, local, territorial, and tribal government

employees responsible for COOP.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Identify the conditions under which devolution would be appropriate for your organization.

Describe the activation protocols for devolution.

Tailor the devolution template to meet your organization’s needs.

Identify special considerations for devolution planning.

Prerequisite(s): 

IS0547.a: Introduction to Continuity of Operations

IS0546.a: Continuity of Operations Awareness

Other Prerequisites: 

E/L 0548, Continuity of Operations Program Manager

Primary Core Capability: 

Planning

Mission Area(s): 

Prevent

Respond

Recover

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Emergency Medical Services

Fire Service

Governmental Administrative

Law Enforcement

Public Health

Public Works

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

EMI

Continuity of Operations Devolution Planning IS0551

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 2.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.2 Duration (in Days):

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POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-551

Course Active?: Yes

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Course Description: 

This course provides an introduction to the role of public works departments in community

emergency management. The training is intended to help communities improve their emergency

management efforts regarding the functions of public works agencies prior to, during, and after

disasters.

Selection Criteria: Public works professionals, urban planners, local government officials, and

elected officials

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Define the roles of local, state, and federal governments as they relate to an understanding of

what agency/locale will have authority and responsibility.

Develop administrative practices and procedures.

State the importance of effective communication.

Identify the components that make up the emergency response system.

Prepare an after-action evaluation and review.

Other Prerequisites: 

Recommended: IS0700.a, National Incident Management System, An Introduction; IS0800.b,

National Response Framework, An Introduction; and IS0860.a, National Infrastructure Protection

Plan

Primary Core Capability: 

Planning

Mission Area(s): 

Protect

Respond

Recover

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

EMI

The Public Works Role in Emergency Management IS0552

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 2.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.2 Duration (in Days):

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POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: independent.study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-552

Course Active?: Yes

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Course Description: 

This course explains how public works prepares and plans for emergencies.

Selection Criteria: Public works professionals, urban planners, local government officials, and

elected officials

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain the relationships between public works activities and emergency planning.

Describe how to establish a planning team.

Explain how risk and vulnerability assessments are used in public works planning.

Explain how to plan for each activity in the emergency management process.

Explain basic principles for implementing and maintaining a public works emergency plan.

Prerequisite(s): 

IS0552: The Public Works Role in Emergency Management 

Primary Core Capability: 

Planning

Mission Area(s): 

Common

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Public Works

Transportation

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-554

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Emergency Planning for Public Works IS0554

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 3.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.3 Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

This course will build local capacity for damage assessment by enabling the development or

refinement of a damage assessment program for the public works agency.

Selection Criteria: Public works professionals, urban planners, local government officials, and

elected officials

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain basic concepts related to damage assessment.

Use risk and vulnerability assessment information for public works damage assessment

planning.

Explain how public works is involved in planning the damage assessment program for both the

community and the agency.

Use training and exercises to enhance the damage assessment program.

Describe basic operations of local damage assessment.

Analyze damage assessment after-action information.

Other Prerequisites: 

Recommended: IS0552, Public Works Role in Emergency Management

Primary Core Capability: 

Risk and Disaster Resilience Assessment

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Recover

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Emergency Medical Services

Fire Service

Governmental Administrative

Law Enforcement

Public Health

Public Works

EMI

Damage Assessment for Public Works IS0556

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 3.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.3 Duration (in Days):

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Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-556

Course Active?: Yes

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Course Description: 

This course will explain how public works is involved in disaster recovery.

Selection Criteria: Public works professionals, urban planners, local government officials, and

elected officials

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain the role of public works during the recovery period.

Explain how and why public works should plan for recovery.

Describe the primary areas that should be included when public works is planning for recovery.

Describe effective communication and coordination practices during the recovery period.

Select a course of action based on information in a recovery plan.

Identify opportunities for achieving recovery goals.

Primary Core Capability: 

Community Resilience

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Recover

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Emergency Medical Services

Fire Service

Governmental Administrative

Law Enforcement

Public Health

Public Works

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

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Public Works and Disaster Recovery IS0558

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 3.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.3 Duration (in Days):

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Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-558

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Course Description: 

This course provides information and resources that will enable participants to plan an effective

damage assessment program and conduct rapid and effective damage assessments in order to

save lives, protect property and the environment, and begin the process of recovery and

mitigation.

Selection Criteria: Local officials who are responsible for assessing, collecting, and reporting

damages during and after any event that causes damage of private, public, and critical

infrastructure

CECs: 2

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain basic concepts related to damage assessment.

Describe how risk and vulnerability assessment information is used for damage assessment

planning.

Explain the process for planning the damage assessment program.

Describe how training and exercises are used to enhance the damage assessment program.

Describe basic operations of local damage assessment.

Describe damage assessment after-action activities.

Other Prerequisites: 

Recommended: IS0100.b, Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS 100; IS0200.b,

Incident Command System for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents; IS0700.a, National

Incident Management System, An Introduction; IS0800.b, National Response Framework, An

Introduction; IS0120.a, An Introduction to Exercises; and IS0130, Exercise Evaluation and

Improvement Planning

Primary Core Capability: 

Risk and Disaster Resilience Assessment

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Recover

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

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Local Damage Assessment IS0559

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 2.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.2 Duration (in Days):

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Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-559

Course Active?: Yes

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Course Description: 

This course is designed to familiarize participants with general debris removal operations and

identify critical debris operations issues.

Selection Criteria: All audiences

CECs: 2

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

List the eligibility criteria for participation in the Public Assistance Program.

Identify the organizational structure for managing debris removal operations.

Describe the types of debris generated by disasters.

Explain strategies for debris removal.

Describe procedures for debris removal.

Discuss the special issues associated with debris removal operations.

Other Prerequisites: 

Recommended: IS0634, Introduction to FEMA’s Public Assistance Program

Primary Core Capability: 

Environmental Response/Health and Safety

Mission Area(s): 

Recover

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-632.a

Course Active?: Yes

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Introduction to Debris Operations IS0632.a

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 2.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.2 Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

This course familiarizes students with the concepts of a debris management plan and the process

and components involved in developing a comprehensive debris management plan.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain the importance of a debris management plan.

Describe the debris management plan development process.

Describe the elements of a comprehensive debris management plan.

Primary Core Capability: 

N/A - None

Mission Area(s): 

Recover

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: independent.study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoveriew.aspx?code=IS-633

Course Active?: Yes

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Debris Management Plan Development IS0633

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 6.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.6 Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

This course provides a basic understanding of tribal governments in the United States, the history

of the relationship between the Federal Government and tribes, and general information about

tribal governance and cultures that will influence emergency management practices so that

effective working relationships can be formed and evolve.

This course has been updated to align with the Sandy Recovery Improvement Act of 2013.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Identify some of the basic historical, cultural and governance attributes of tribal governments

that influence effective working relationships.

Use the information in the course to begin building effective partnerships with tribal

governments to help enhance tribal community resilience.

Work in concert with tribal governments to protect people and property against all types of

hazards.

Throughout this course tribal representatives speak about their history, their culture, their way of

life, and how to develop good relationships with tribal communities.

Several lessons are devoted to specific challenges that individuals may encounter in working with

tribal governments to provide financial and technical assistance through disaster programs,

particularly with regard to the Sandy Recovery Improvement Act of 2013 which allowed federally

recognized tribal governments the option to directly request emergency and major disaster

declarations from FEMA and the President.

Primary Core Capability: 

Operational Coordination

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Recover

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

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Building Partnerships with Tribal Governments IS0650.b

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 2.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.2 Duration (in Days):

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Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-650.b

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Course Description: 

This course provides an introduction to the role of public-private partnerships in emergency

preparedness and planning. The goal of this training is to establish a common vocabulary for

public sector agencies and private sector organizations interested in using partnerships to improve

response, recovery, and resilience.

Selection Criteria: Emergency management professionals involved in public-private partnerships

CECs: 2

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Clarify roles and responsibilities.

Improve teams and coordination.

Improve operational coordination.

Expedite economic recovery.

Primary Core Capability: 

N/A - None

Mission Area(s): 

Common

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-660

Course Active?: Yes

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Introduction to Public-Private Partnerships IS0660

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 2.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.2 Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

This online Independent Study course describes how to establish and sustain public-private

partnerships, as well as how to communicate and share resources in a partnership.

Selection Criteria: Emergency management planners and others interested in public-private

partnerships

CECs: 2

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Clarify roles and responsibilities.

Improve teamwork and coordination.

Improve operational coordination.

Improve operational communications.

Improve economic recovery.

Primary Core Capability: 

Community Resilience

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Mission Area(s): 

Common

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-662

Course Active?: Yes

EMI

Improving Preparedness and Resilience through Public-Private

Partnerships IS0662

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 2.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.2 Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

This course introduces resource management as described in the National Incident Management

System (NIMS) and shows how systems for managing resources can be used to improve incident

response. The course includes examples of best practices, lessons learned, and job aids to assist

the participant in planning for resource management.

Selection Criteria: This course is designed for Federal, state, tribal, and local emergency

managers; first responders, including incident commanders from all emergency management

disciplines; private industry personnel responsible for coordination activities during a disaster; and

voluntary agency personnel.

CECs: 3

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain the systems for describing, inventorying, requesting, and tracking resources.

Describe how to activate these systems prior to and during an incident.

Describe how to dispatch resources prior to and during an incident.

Explain the process used to deactivate or recall resources during or after incidents.

Other Prerequisites: 

Recommended: IS0700.a, National Incident Management System, An Introduction

Primary Core Capability: 

Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

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National Incident Management System Resource Management IS0703.a

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 3.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.3 Duration (in Days):

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Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-703.a

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Course Description: 

This course introduces participants to the concepts and principles of the National Response

Framework. The goal of this course is to familiarize participants with the National Response

Framework and the ways it is applied in actual response situations.

Selection Criteria:

This course is intended for government executives, private-sector and nongovernmental

organization (NGO) leaders, and emergency management practitioners. This includes senior

elected and appointed leaders, such as Federal department or agency heads, State Governors,

mayors, tribal leaders, city or county officials, and FEMA and other federal agency emergency

managers and staff –those who have a responsibility to provide for effective response.

All levels of government, the private and nonprofit sectors, and individuals that play a role in

response are also welcome to take this course.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe how the National Response Framework is applied to manage all-hazards response.

Describe the purpose, scope, organization, and underlying doctrine of the National Response

Framework.

Describe the roles and responsibilities of response partners.

Describe core capabilities for response and actions required to deliver those capabilities.

Describe coordinating structures and operational planning used to support emergency

response.

Primary Core Capability: 

Operational Coordination

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

EMI

National Response Framework, An Introduction IS0800.c

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 3.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.3 Duration (in Days):

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Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-800.b

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Course Description: 

The goal of this course is to acquaint members of various communities of practice (emergency

management, public works, water/wastewater, healthcare, etc.) with requirements related to

provision of temporay emergency power to their facilities following disruption of the commercial

power grid.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Identify the the types of facilities local community personnel believe could be critical to response

and recovery activities

Describe various mitigation and best practices related to facility generator requirements

Describe preparedness and best practice's to determine facility generator requirements

Describe the required activities related to the installation of a generator

Describe the required activities related to the sustainment of generator operations

Describe the required activities related to de-installation and demobilization of a generator

Describe the safety requirements and activities related to generator installation and operations

Primary Core Capability: 

Public Health, Healthcare, and Emergency Medical Services

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Community Resilience

Economic Recovery

Health and Social Services

Infrastructure Systems

Operational Coordination

Physical Protective Measures

Public Health, Healthcare, and Emergency Medical Services

Mission Area(s): 

Common

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: independent.study@fema.dhs.gov

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ABCs of Temporary Emergency Power IS0815

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 2.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.2 Duration (in Days):

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Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverivew.aspx?code=is-815

Course Active?: Yes

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Course Description: 

This course is designed to provide the fundamental knowledge for FEMA and other Federal

emergency management personnel to assist with disaster operations with incident management or

support roles. The course content is based upon FEMA’s authorities and doctrine. This

awareness-level course provides the learner a good starting point to further training in his/her

specific FQS position.

Selection Criteria: All FEMA employees who are assigned to a FEMA Qualification System

position in incident management or incident support

CECs: 4

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Identify key FEMA authorities and doctrine that guide the organization’s actions.

Summarize the FEMA disaster declaration process.

Describe the relationships among FEMA partners in response to a disaster.

Identify the key principles and concepts of FEMA doctrine as they apply to disaster response

and recovery operations.

Differentiate the different roles and responsibilities between FEMA (and Federal) incident

management and incident support coordination.

Describe the Individual Assistance, Public Assistance, and Hazard Mitigation programs.

Describe how the National Response Framework (NRF) and the National Incident Management

System (NIMS) are applied at the FEMA incident management level.

Identify the different types of planning.

Describe the resource requirements process.

Other Prerequisites: 

Recommended: IS0100.b, Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS 100; IS0200.b,

Incident Command System for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents; IS0700.a, National

Incident Management System, An Introduction; and IS0800.b, National Response Framework, An

Introduction

Primary Core Capability: 

Operational Coordination

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Recover

EMI

Fundamentals of Management and Support Coordination of Federal

Disaster Operations IS0822

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 4.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.4 Duration (in Days):

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Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-822

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Course Description: 

The National Response Framework (NRF) presents the guiding principles that enable all response

partners to prepare for and provide a unified national response to disasters and

emergencies¿from the smallest incident to the largest catastrophe. As part of the NRF, the

Incident Annexes describe the concept of operations to address specific contingency or hazard

situations or an element of an incident requiring specialized application of the NRF. This course

provides an introduction to the Nuclear/Radiological Incident Annex (NRIA) to the NRF.

Selection Criteria: This course is available to anyone.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe the overall purpose of the NRIA and the policies that govern its use.

Describe the roles and responsibilities of agencies involved in the management of

nuclear/radiological incidents.

Describe the types of incidents for which it would be activated and the concept of operations for

a response.

Primary Core Capability: 

Operational Coordination

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-836

Course Active?: Yes

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Nuclear/Radiological Incident Annex IS0836

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 1.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.1 Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

The NEIMS HMGP System: Overview and Startup course provides a way to administer Hazard

Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) information and grant applications.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Log into and navigate the NEMIS HMGP System.

Manager disaster information.

Enter mitigation plan information.

Manage the HMGP funding estimate.

Primary Core Capability: 

Threats and Hazard Identification

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Community Resilience

Long-term Vulnerability Reduction

Mission Area(s): 

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema/gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-841.a

Course Active?: Yes

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NEMIS HMGP System: Overview and Startup IS0841.A

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 0.917

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.5 Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

This course will provide NEMIS HMGP users with the basic information they need to enter HMGP

applications in the system, review application information, and verify and submit HMGP

applications to FEMA.

Selection Criteria: The primary audience for the course is state, tribal and local HMGP applicants

with access to the NEMIS HMPG system. Additional audiences include FEMA personnel with

access to the NEMIS HMGP system.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Enter and review HMGP application information.

Verify and submit HMGP applications to FEMA.

Perform global functions including attaching documents and using the comment editor.

Primary Core Capability: 

Risk Management for Protection Programs and Activities

Mission Area(s): 

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-842.b

Course Active?: Yes

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NEMIS HMGP System: Enter the HMGP Application IS0842.b

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 1.5

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.2 Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

The NEIMS HMGP System: Project Eligibility Determination course provides NEMIS HMGP users

with the basic information about the HMGP applications process.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Access and execute work eligibility packets receipt and delegate tasks.

Review HMGP applications.

Approve HMGP applications.

Search for updated NEMIS HMGP resources.

Primary Core Capability: 

Threats and Hazard Identification

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Community Resilience

Long-term Vulnerability Reduction

Mission Area(s): 

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-843.a

Course Active?: Yes

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NEMIS HMGP System: Project Eligibility Determination IS0843.A

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 0.5

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.1 Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

The NEIMS HMGP System: Managing Projects course provides a way to administer Hazard

Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) information and grant applications.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Create and manage project amendments.

Create and submit allocations, obligations, deobligations and deallocations.

Primary Core Capability: 

Threats and Hazard Identification

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Community Resilience

Long-term Vulnerability Reduction

Mission Area(s): 

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-844.a

Course Active?: Yes

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NEMIS HMGP System: Managing Project Tasks IS0844.A

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 0.5

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.5 Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

The NEIMS HMGP System: Oversight and Closeout course provides a way to administer Hazard

Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) information and grant applications.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Perform project and program oversight tasks.

Complete project closeout entries.

Perform the final project closeout.

Perform program closeout in NEMIS HMGP.

Generate standard HMGP reports.

Primary Core Capability: 

Threats and Hazard Identification

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Community Resilience

Long-term Vulnerability Reduction

Mission Area(s): 

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-845.a

Course Active?: Yes

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NEMIS HMGP System: Oversight and Closeout IS0845.A

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 0.66

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.5 Duration (in Days):

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Ensuring the security and resilience of the critical infrastructure of the United States is essential to

the Nation’s security, public health and safety, economic vitality, and way of life. The purpose of

this course is to present an overview of the National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP). The

NIPP provides the unifying structure for the integration of existing and future critical infrastructure

security and resilience efforts into a single national program.

Selection Criteria: Open to anyone

CECs: 2

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe NIPP 2013 key concepts across the entire critical infrastructure community - including

private sector and government at all levels.

Describe the core tenets and the values and assumptions considered when planning for critical

infrastructure security and resilience.

Identify activities critical partners may implement to achieve national goals aimed at enhancing

critical infrastructure security and resilience put forward in the NIPP 2013 Call to Action.

Describe ways to apply these concepts to support security and resilience within your community

or area of responsibility.

Primary Core Capability: 

Infrastructure Systems

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Risk and Disaster Resilience Assessment

Mission Area(s): 

Protect

Respond

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: independent.study@fema.dhs.gov

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The National Infrastructure Protection Plan, An Introduction IS0860.C

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 2.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.2 Duration (in Days):

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Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-860.c

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Course Description: 

This is the first course in the Dams Sector web-based training series. The purpose of this series of

courses is to provide owners and operators with information pertaining to security awareness,

protective measures, and crisis management.

This course addresses crisis management activities as an important component of an overall risk

management program and provides dam and levee stakeholders with recommendations to assist

in the development of various plans focused on enhancing preparedness, protection, recovery,

and resilience capabilities. The training course describes the purpose and basic elements of

emergency action plans, recovery plans, and continuity plans; and addresses the basic elements

of an effective exercise program.

Selection Criteria: All Dams Sector facility owners and operators, with emphasis on owners and

operators seeking the fundamentals of the crisis management elements of a risk management

program

ACE: Level: Vocational Certificate

ACE: Credit Hours: 2

CECs: 2

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe the mission and characteristics of the Dams Sector.

Identify the elements of risk management related to the Dams Sector.

Describe the purpose and elements of emergency action, recovery, and continuity plans.

Describe the purpose and elements of pandemic preparedness.

Describe the purpose and types of exercises.

Identify the elements of risk management, including consequence, vulnerability, and threat.

Describe the purpose and elements of emergency action plans, recovery plans, and continuity

plans.

Describe the purpose and types of exercises, including discussion-based and operations-based

exercises.

Primary Core Capability: 

Planning

Mission Area(s): 

Protect

Discipline(s): 

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Dams Sector: Crisis Management IS0870.a

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 2.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.2 Duration (in Days):

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Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-870.a

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Course Description: 

Dams Sector: Security Awareness is the second course in the Dams Sector web-based training

series. The purpose of this series of courses is to provide owners and operators with information

pertaining to security awareness, protective measures, and crisis management.

This course explains how security awareness is an important component of an overall risk

management program. In addition, it provides owners and operators with information that assists

in identifying security concerns, coordinating proper response, and establishing effective

partnerships with local law enforcement and first responders.

Selection Criteria: All Dams Sector facility owners and operators, with emphasis on owners and

operators seeking the fundamentals of the crisis management elements of a risk management

program

ACE: Level: Vocational Certificate

ACE: Credit Hours: 2

CECs: 2

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe the mission and partners of the Dams Sector.

Identify the common characteristics of dams.

Describe the consequences of dam failures.

Describe common security vulnerabilities and interdependencies that affect the Dams Sector.

Describe potential terrorist threats and targets related to the Dams Sector.

Identify terrorist surveillance objectives and methodologies.

Identify indicators of surveillance and other suspicious activities.

Identify indicators of weapons, explosives, chemical, biological, and radiological threats.

Describe the process for reporting incidents.

Identify the strengths and weaknesses in a sample report narrative.

Prerequisite(s): 

IS0870.a: Dams Sector: Crisis Management 

Primary Core Capability: 

N/A - None

Mission Area(s): 

Common

EMI

Dams Sector: Security Awareness IS0871.a

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 2.0

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Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-871.a

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Course Description: 

Dams Sector: Protective Measures is the third course in the Dams Sector web-based training

series. The purpose of this series of courses is to provide owners and operators with information

pertaining to security awareness, protective measures, and crisis management. This course

provides owners and operators with information regarding protective programs used to reduce and

manage risk within the Dams Sector.

Selection Criteria: All Dams Sector facility owners and operators, with emphasis on owners and

operators seeking the fundamentals of the crisis management elements of a risk management

Program

ACE: Level: Vocational Certificate

ACE: Credit Hours: 2

CECs: 2

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe the mission and partners of the Dams Sector.

Describe the steps for establishing a protective program.

Identify the elements of the risk management model.

Describe strategies for reducing risk.

Identify the general categories of protective measures.

Describe how protective measures relate to threat levels.

Select potential protective measures to address a threat when given a scenario.

Prerequisite(s): 

IS0870.a: Dams Sector: Crisis Management 

IS0871.a: Dams Sector: Security Awareness

Primary Core Capability: 

N/A - None

Mission Area(s): 

Protect

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

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Dams Sector: Protective Measures IS0872.a

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 2.0

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Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-872.a

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Course Description: 

This course provides guidance to individuals and organizations on how to improve workplace

security.

Selection Criteria: Staff at Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources (CIKR) locations

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Identify potential risks to workplace security.

Describe measures for improving workplace security.

Determine the actions to take in response to a security situation.

Primary Core Capability: 

On-scene Security, Protection, and Law Enforcement

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Risk Management for Protection Programs and Activities

Threats and Hazard Identification

Mission Area(s): 

Protect

Respond

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Citizen/Community Volunteer

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-906

Course Active?: Yes

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Workplace Security Awareness IS0906

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 1.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.1 Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

An active shooter is an individual actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a

confined and otherwise populated area. In most cases, active shooters use firearms and there is

no pattern or method to their selection of victims. Active shooter situations are unpredictable and

evolve quickly. All employees can help prevent and prepare for potential active shooter situations.

This course provides guidance to individuals, including managers and employees, so that they can

prepare to respond to an active shooter situation. This course is not written for law enforcement

officers but for non-law enforcement employees. The material may provide law enforcement

officers information on recommended actions for non-law enforcement employees to take should

they be confronted with an active shooter situation.

Selection Criteria: This course is available to anyone.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe actions to take when confronted with an active shooter and responding law

enforcement officials.

Recognize potential workplace violence indicators.

Describe actions to take to prevent and prepare for potential active shooter incidents.

Describe how to manage the consequences of an active shooter incident.

Primary Core Capability: 

N/A - None

Mission Area(s): 

Protect

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-907

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Active Shooter: What You Can Do IS0907

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 1.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.1 Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

This course introduces senior officials to the important role they play in emergency management.

The responsibility for preparing for, responding to, and recovering from incidents, both natural and

manmade, begins at the local level—with individuals and public officials in the county, city, or town

affected by the incident. This course presents simple steps officials can take to become

acquainted with their emergency management role, authorities, and team members. The course

includes video presentations sharing lessons learned from officials of the city of Baton Rouge,

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana.

Selection Criteria: Senior officials, including mayors, city managers, and county managers

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Identify the emergency management role assumed by senior officials, describe emergency

management authorities.

Identify emergency management team members.

Describe the purpose of an emergency operations plan, state the importance of resource

management, training, and exercises.

Identify the role of the senior official during a crisis, and describe the importance of involving the

whole community in preparedness.

Primary Core Capability: 

Operational Coordination

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Recover

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

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Emergency Management for Senior Officials IS0908

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 1.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.1 Duration (in Days):

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Community members are the key to our Nation’s preparedness and resilience. As such, we need

to:

Support the development of prepared, vigilant, and engaged communities.

Foster strategic partnerships among:

The private sector;

Non-governmental organizations;

Foundations;

Community-based organizations.

This course presents a model program for community preparedness. In addition, it includes 16

Preparedness Modules ranging from 20 to 90 minutes that can be delivered to community groups.

The modules (available in English and Spanish) provide information and activities on:

Creating a no-cost or low-cost disaster kit.

Developing a communications plan.

Establishing a personal support network.

Planning for and practicing an evacuation.

Staying safe when evacuation is not an option.

Practicing your disaster plan.

Identifying and reducing home hazards.

Identifying and reducing fire risks.

Using a fire extinguisher.

Implementing simple risk-reduction (mitigation) measures.

Protecting important items and documents.

Taking care of pets and service animals during a disaster.

Starting a “Stay Healthy” Kit and plan.

Preparing for utility outages.

Planning for recovery from disaster.

Understanding emergency management and response roles and getting involved.

CECs: 1

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Identify the definition of preparedness.

Describe the role of individuals and households in preparedness.

Identify community preparedness principles.

Describe the purpose of community-based preparedness activities.

Identify the steps for planning and conducting a community-based preparedness program.

Identify resources for supporting community-based preparedness programs.

Primary Core Capability: 

Planning

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Community Preparedness: Implementing Simple Activities for Everyone IS0909

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 1.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.1 Duration (in Days):

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Common

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-909

Course Active?: Yes

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Course Description: 

This course will make persons involved in commercial retail operations aware of the actions they

can take to identify and report suspicious purchases or thefts of products that actors could use in

terrorist or other criminal activities. To achieve this goal, the course provides an overview of

prevention steps aimed at identifying and monitoring high-risk inventory products and reporting

suspicious activities to law enforcement agencies.

Selection Criteria: This course is available to anyone.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Identify steps they can take to help prevent their inventory from being used to manufacture or

deploy homemade explosives.

Describe the importance of identifying and reporting suspicious purchases and activities in the

retail sector.

Specify additional actions they can take to protect their inventory from misuse or theft.

Primary Core Capability: 

Physical Protective Measures

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Intelligence and Information Sharing

Screening, Search, and Detection

Mission Area(s): 

Prevent

Protect

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-912

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Retail Security Awareness: Understanding the Hidden Hazards IS0912

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 1.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.1 Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

This course will make critical infrastructure employees and service providers aware of actions they

can take to detect and report suspicious activities associated with hostile surveillance. To achieve

this goal, the course provides an overview of surveillance activities and the indicators associated

with them, as well as the actions that employees and service providers can take to report potential

surveillance incidents.

Selection Criteria: The course is available to anyone.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain the value of partnerships to infrastructure security and resilience.

Identify strategies to build successful critical infrastructure partnerships.

Describe methods to work effectively in a critical infrastructure partnership.

Identify processes and techniques used to sustain critical infrastructure partnerships.

Identify strategies and methods for achieving results through critical infrastructure partnerships.

Primary Core Capability: 

Operational Coordination

Mission Area(s): 

Common

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-913.a

Course Active?: Yes

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Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience: Achieving Results

through Partnership and Collaboration IS0913.a

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 2.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.2 Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

This course introduces the skills and tools to effectively achieve results for critical infrastructure

protection and resilience through partnership and collaboration. The course provides an overview

of the elements of and processes to develop and sustain successful critical infrastructure

protection partnerships.

Selection Criteria: This course is available to anyone.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Identify potential targets of adversarial surveillance.

Describe the information obtained by surveillance that is of interest to adversaries.

Recognize indicators of surveillance within the everyday environment.

Identify actions that you can take to detect potential adversarial surveillance incidents.

Describe the importance of identifying and reporting suspicious activities associated with

adversarial surveillance.

Specify actions you can take to report potential incidents of adversarial surveillance.

Primary Core Capability: 

Screening, Search, and Detection

Mission Area(s): 

Protect

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-914

Course Active?: Yes

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Surveillance Awareness: What You Can Do IS0914

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 1.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.1 Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

This course provides guidance to critical infrastructure employees and service providers on how to

identify and take action against insider threats to critical infrastructure.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe the threat that malicious insiders pose to critical infrastructure.

Identify common characteristics and indicators associated with malicious insiders.

Identify actions that can be taken against insider threats.

Primary Core Capability: 

Screening, Search, and Detection

Mission Area(s): 

Protect

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-915

Course Active?: Yes

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Protecting Critical Infrastructure Against Insider Threats IS0915

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 1.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.1 Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

This course introduces critical infrastructure personnel to the information they need and the

resources available to them to identify threats and vulnerabilities to critical infrastructure from the

theft and diversion of critical resources, raw materials, and products that can be used for criminal

or terrorist activities. The course also identifies actions that participants can take to reduce or

prevent theft and diversion.

Selection Criteria: This course is designed for critical infrastructure personnel who: are responsible

for the storage, sale, or transfer of materials or technologies of value; work at sites where products

or raw materials are susceptible to theft or diversion, such as facilities covered under the Chemical

Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards regulations; and desire to heighten their awareness regarding

theft or diversion vulnerabilities and countermeasures.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe the threat that theft and diversion pose to critical infrastructure protection and

resilience.

Recognize which of your resources, raw materials, products, or technologies are vulnerable to

theft and diversion.

Identify commonly used theft and diversion methods and schemes.

Recognize suspicious behaviors and activities associated with theft and diversion.

Identify measures for protecting against theft and diversion.

Other Prerequisites: 

Recommended: Participants should take IS0906, Workplace Security Awareness, to provide a

foundation for this course.

Primary Core Capability: 

Physical Protective Measures

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Infrastructure Systems

Screening, Search, and Detection

Mission Area(s): 

Protect

Respond

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

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Critical Infrastructure Security: Theft and Diversion - What You Can Do IS0916

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 1.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.1 Duration (in Days):

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Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-916

Course Active?: Yes

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Course Description: 

This course introduces those with critical infrastructure duties and responsibilities at the state,

local, tribal, and territorial levels to the information they need and the resources available to them

in the execution of the mission to secure and improve resilience in the Nation’s critical

infrastructure.

Selection Criteria: This course is designed for all individuals with critical infrastructure protection

responsibilities.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Summarize critical infrastructure responsibilities.

Identify the range of critical infrastructure government and private-sector partners at the state,

local, tribal, territorial, regional, and Federal levels.

Describe processes for effective information sharing with critical infrastructure partners.

Identify various methods for assessing and validating information.

Other Prerequisites: 

Recommended: Review of the National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP) and Critical

Infrastructure Support Annex to the National Response Framework (NRF) documents OR

completion of IS0860.a, National Infrastructure Protection Plan 

Primary Core Capability: 

Risk Management for Protection Programs and Activities

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Infrastructure Systems

Mission Area(s): 

Prevent

Protect

Respond

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

EMI

Implementing Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience and Critical

Infrastructure Security and Resilience Toolkit IS0921.a

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 3.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.3 Duration (in Days):

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POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-921.a

Course Active?: Yes

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Course Description: 

This hands-on course is designed to empower emergency managers, planners, engineers, public

safety professionals, and others with the skills needed to visualize, query, and analyze information

related to disaster mitigation, response, recovery, and risk management using ArcGIS, the

application on which Hazus-MH is based. The course provides a solid foundation of basic skills for

new ArcGIS users as well as an exploration of the many powerful tools for managing, visualizing,

and analyzing information that ArcGIS and its many extensions make available.

Selection Criteria: This course is intended for Federal, state, local, and tribal emergency

managers; state, local, and tribal GIS specialists responsible for risk assessment activities;

regional personnel responsible for mitigation and response activities; other Federal agencies with

a need to conduct risk assessment; and state, local, and tribal planners.

ACE: Level: Vocational Certificate

ACE: Credit Hours: 3

CECs: 3

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe the types of products that Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) can produce.

Explain the role that GIS plays in supporting emergency management through each mission

area.

Understand the types of technology options that are currently available, and equip you with a

list of questions and issues that you should consider when choosing the best solution for your

organization.

Primary Core Capability: 

Operational Coordination

Mission Area(s): 

Common

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

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Applications of GIS for Emergency Management IS0922

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 3.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.3 Duration (in Days):

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Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-922

Course Active?: Yes

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Course Description: 

The intent of this course is to provide a mechanism for DHS employees in all related disciplines

who utilize radio communications systems to understand the operation of portable/mobile radios,

the basics of how radio systems work, and the principles and concepts of interoperable

communications (especially within the National Incident Management System). Additionally, this

training will provide instruction on how to locate and properly the DHS Common Interoperability

Channels.

Selection Criteria: DHS operational component members who utilize a radio as part of their firstline or collateral duty.

ACE: Level: Vocational Certificate

ACE: Credit Hours: 2

CECs: 2

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain the capabilities of land mobile radios and radio systems.

Determine which interoperability channels are programmed into DHS radios.

Locate interoperability channels on portable and mobile radios.

Identify when and how to use interoperability channels in an operational environment.

Other Prerequisites: 

While there are no prerequisite courses required for the DHS Radio Interoperability Training, prior

participation in/completion of a radio communications familiarity training course conducted during

basic training, or by the employee's specific DHS component, is strongly

encouraged.Recommended: ICS-100; ICS-200

Primary Core Capability: 

Operational Communications

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Interdiction and Disruption

On-scene Security, Protection, and Law Enforcement

Operational Coordination

Situational Assessment

Threats and Hazard Identification

Mission Area(s): 

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DHS Radio Interoperability IS0951

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 2.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.2 Duration (in Days):

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Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: independent.study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-951

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Course Description: 

The course provides an overview of Public Assistance project eligibility. By the end of the course,

State, Local, Indian Tribal, and Territorial Applicants and Recipients will be able to understand all

aspects of Public Assistance Program and project eligibility.

Selection Criteria: Federal, State, Local, Tribal, Territorial

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe project eligibility for Public Assistance Program grants and supporting laws,

regulations, statutes, and executive orders.

Describe how to use the Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide as a tool in determining

eligibility.

Primary Core Capability: 

Infrastructure Systems

Mission Area(s): 

Recover

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: independent.study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=is-1000

Course Active?: Yes

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Public Assistance Program and Eligibility IS1000

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 8.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.8 Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

This course provides an orientation to the changes and improvements of the “new” Public

Assistance Delivery Model to more effectively deliver Public Assistance funding to impacted

communities. By the end of the course, State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Applicants and

Recipients will be able to describe the foundations and organizational structure for delivery of the

Public Assistance Program.

Selection Criteria: Federal, State, Local, Tribal, Territorial

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain baseline information regarding the organizational structure and foundation of the “new”

Public Assistance Delivery Model.

Describe the key components of the four phases of the “new” Public Assistance Delivery Model.

Primary Core Capability: 

Infrastructure Systems

Mission Area(s): 

Recover

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: independent.study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=is-1001

Course Active?: Yes

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The Public Assistance Delivery Model Orientation IS1001

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 4.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.4 Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

This course provides an in-depth look into the Grants Portal. By the end of the course, State,

Local, Tribal, and Territorial Applicants and Recipients will be able to discuss and use the Grants

Portal software as it pertains to the Public Assistance program.

Selection Criteria: Federal, SLTT

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Demonstrate the benefits of transparency by using Grants Portal.

Explain how the Recipient and the Applicant can use Grants Portal to review and manage

projects throughout their life cycle.

Describe the user-friendly approach to navigating Grants Portal.

Primary Core Capability: 

Infrastructure Systems

Mission Area(s): 

Recover

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: independent.study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=is-1002

Course Active?: Yes

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FEMA Grants Portal â Transparency at Every Step IS1002

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 7.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.7 Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

The course provides an overview of the Exploratory Call, Damage Inventory List, and Recovery

Scoping Meeting. By the end of the course, State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Applicants and

Recipients will be able to describe all the information exchanged with FEMA in the Exploratory Call

and at the Recovery Scoping Meeting, and the information collected in the Damage Inventory List.

Selection Criteria: Federal, SLTT

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe the key interactions with FEMA during an Exploratory Call, Recovery Scoping Meeting

and while developing the Damage Inventory List.

Describe the role of the Program Delivery Manager as the single point of contact with FEMA in

the Public Assistance process for the Applicant.

Primary Core Capability: 

Infrastructure Systems

Mission Area(s): 

Recover

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: independent.study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=is-1003

Course Active?: Yes

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The Exploratory Call, the Damage Inventory, and the Recovery Scoping

Meeting IS1003

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 6.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.6 Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

This course provides an in-depth look into the site inspection process. By the end of the course,

State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Applicants and Recipients will be able to accurately prepare for

and participate in a site inspection. They will know what to expect from FEMA in addition to their

own responsibilities regarding Site Inspection. Additionally, Applicants and Recipients will be

prepared for their role post-site inspection.

Selection Criteria: Federal, SLTT

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe the site inspection process.

Explain the role of the Site Inspector and Applicant in regard to the site inspection process.

Discuss expectations during and after the site inspection process.

Primary Core Capability: 

Infrastructure Systems

Mission Area(s): 

Recover

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: independent.study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=is-1004

Course Active?: Yes

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The FEMA Site Inspection Process IS1004

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 4.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.4 Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

The course provides an overview of Public Assistance Alternative Procedures Program. By the

end of the course, State, Local, Indian Tribal, and Territorial Applicants and Recipients will be able

to understand all aspects of the Public Assistance Alternative Procedures Program.

Selection Criteria: Federal, SLTT

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Inform Applicants about the Public Assistance Alternative Procedures Program.

Address potential considerations to include pre-disaster planning and organization.

Provide resources and tools to make informed decisions and ensure the Public Assistance

Alternative Procedures are properly utilized to enhance disaster recovery.

Primary Core Capability: 

Infrastructure Systems

Mission Area(s): 

Recover

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: independent.study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=is1005

Course Active?: Yes

EMI

Public Assistance Alternative Procedures IS1005

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 4.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.4 Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

This course provides an overview of disaster-related damage documentation and project file

development for the Public Assistance Program. By the end of the course, State, Local, Indian

Tribal, and Territorial Applicants and Recipients will be able to document disaster-related damage,

SOW, and costs, collect appropriate documentation, identify best practices for project file

organization, and upload documentation into Grants Portal.

Selection Criteria: Federal, SLTT

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Identify documentation requirements to receive Public Assistance grant funding.

Explain the Essential Elements of Information process and how documentation requirements

are communicated by FEMA.

Explain the Request for Information process and how documentation requirements are

communicated by FEMA.

Identify applicable resources and tools that allow Applicants to provide required documentation.

Discuss various ways to document damage through annotated maps, photographs, and other

documentation.

Upload and organize documentation into Grants Portal.

Primary Core Capability: 

Infrastructure Systems

Mission Area(s): 

Recover

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: independent.study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=is-1006

Course Active?: Yes

EMI

Documenting Disaster Damage and Developing Project Files IS1006

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 8.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.8 Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

This course provides an overview of the Public Assistance Program detailed Damage Description

and Dimensions for grant development and review for approval in Grants Portal. By the end of the

course, State, Local, Indian Tribal, and Territorial Applicants and Recipients will be able to

understand all required components of the Damage Description and Dimensions.

Selection Criteria: Federal, SLTT

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Define and specify the components of a completed and detailed Damage Description and

Dimensions.

Explain how to review, verify, and sign a completed Damage Description and Dimensions form

in the Grants Portal.

Primary Core Capability: 

Infrastructure Systems

Mission Area(s): 

Recover

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: independent.study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=is-1007

Course Active?: Yes

EMI

Detailed Damage Description and Dimensions IS1007

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 5.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.5 Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

This course provides an overview of the Public Assistance Program scoping and costing

processes. By the end of the course, State, Local, Indian Tribal, and Territorial Applicants and

Recipients will be able to develop and review a Scope of Work and accurate cost estimate.

Selection Criteria: Federal, SLTT

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Define Scope of Work and cost estimates for Public Assistance grants.

Identify the necessary information for developing the Scope of Work and options for

development.

Identify necessary information for developing cost estimates.

Explain the Scope of Work validation process and how an Applicant reviews, verifies, and

approves the Scope of Work and cost estimate in Grants Portal.

Primary Core Capability: 

Infrastructure Systems

Mission Area(s): 

Recover

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: independent.study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=is-1008

Course Active?: Yes

EMI

Scope of Work Development (Scoping and Costing) IS1008

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 5.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.5 Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

The course provides an overview of Public Assistance Program compliance. By the end of the

course, State, Local, Indian Tribal, and Territorial Applicants and Recipients will be able to

understand conditions of Public Assistance Program grant.

Selection Criteria: Federal, SLTT

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Identify strategies to better enable Applicants to execute the Public Assistance Grant.

Describe the Federal requirements for receipt of Federal funds.

Inform Applicants of actions that may jeopardize Public Assistance grant funding and potential

remedies for non-compliance.

Primary Core Capability: 

Infrastructure Systems

Mission Area(s): 

Recover

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: independent.study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=is-1009

Course Active?: Yes

EMI

Conditions of the Public Assistance Grant IS1009

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 7.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.7 Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

This course provides an overview of Emergency Protective Measures. By the end of the course,

State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Applicants and Recipients will be able to accurately capture

emergency protective measures activities and document costs concerning actual overtime based

on payroll policies, equipment usage, and reasonable materials purchases.

Selection Criteria: Federal, SLTT

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Define emergency protective measures.

Identify emergency protective measures eligible for FEMA public assistance program

reimbursement.

Describe routine documentation measures that support application for reimbursement of

emergency protective measures.

Primary Core Capability: 

Infrastructure Systems

Mission Area(s): 

Recover

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: independent.study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=is-1010

Course Active?: Yes

EMI

Emergency Protective Measures IS1010

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 3.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.3 Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

This course provides an overview of Road and Culverts. By the end of the course, State, Local,

Tribal, and Territorial Applicants and Recipients will be able to differentiate maintenance work from

disaster-related damages, describe the eligibility requirements for Public Assistance grants for

roads and culverts, and identify tools for disaster-related damage documentation.

Selection Criteria: Federal, SLTT

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe Public Assistance work eligibility requirements for roads and culverts.

Discuss factors specific to roads and culverts for scoping and costing.

Explain how to maintain compliance with special considerations rules and regulations for work

on roads and culverts.

Primary Core Capability: 

Infrastructure Systems

Mission Area(s): 

Recover

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: independent.study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=is-1011

Course Active?: Yes

EMI

Roads and Culverts IS1011

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 4.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.4 Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

This course provides an overview of Direct Administrative Costs reimbursement by the Public

Assistance Program. By the end of the course, Recipients and Sub-recipients will understand

regulatory guidance and policy concerning Direct Administrative Costs as well as considerations

for tracking, reporting, and claiming Direct Administrative Costs directly tied to Public Assistance

Grants.

Selection Criteria: Federal, SLTT

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Define and identify requirements for project-specific Direct Administrative Costs reimbursement.

Describe how to capture required information for Direct Administrative Costs.

Describe the Direct Administrative Costs Pilot Program and criteria.

Primary Core Capability: 

Infrastructure Systems

Mission Area(s): 

Recover

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: independent.study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=is-1012

Course Active?: Yes

EMI

Direct Administrative Costs IS1012

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 2.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.2 Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

The course provides an overview of costing and the Cost Estimating Format. By the end of the

course, State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Applicants and Recipients will be able to understand all

aspects of costing and the Cost Estimating Format.

Selection Criteria: Federal, SLTT

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Differentiate between actual costs for Work Completed and estimated costs for Work to be

Completed.

Identify the tools used by the applicant agent for organizing documents into cost summary

sheets for Labor, Equipment, Materials, and/or Contracts.

Describe the Cost Estimating Format process and the structure of cost estimating in the FEMA

Public Assistance Program.

Primary Core Capability: 

Infrastructure Systems

Mission Area(s): 

Recover

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: independent.study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=is-1013

Course Active?: Yes

EMI

Costing - Estimates and the Cost Estimating Format IS1013

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 6.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.6 Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

The course provides an overview of how to integrate Section 406 Hazard Mitigation into the Public

Assistance grant application. By the end of this course, State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial

Applicants and Recipients will be able to understand all aspects of Section 406 Hazard Mitigation

of the Robert T. Stafford Act.

Selection Criteria: Federal, SLTT

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Define Section 406 Hazard Mitigation

Explain which types of projects are eligible for FEMA Public Assistance grant funding under

Section 406 authority

Identify the benefits and opportunities to reduce repetitive disaster losses by pursuing projects

authorized under Section 406 hazard mitigation

Discuss examples of potential mitigation work across damage Categories C through G

(Permanent Work)

Explain the various methods to determine cost effectiveness of hazard mitigation proposal

eligibility

Primary Core Capability: 

Infrastructure Systems

Mission Area(s): 

Recover

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: independent.study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=is-1014

Course Active?: Yes

EMI

Integrating 406 Mitigation Considerations into Your Public Assistance

Grant IS1014

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 3.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.3 Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

The course provides an overview of the role of insurance in the Public Assistance process. By the

end of the course, State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Applicants and Recipients will be able to

understand most common insurance considerations, compliance, and requirements as it relates to

the potential impacts of Public Assistance grant funding.

Selection Criteria: Federal, SLTT

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Identify the most common types of insurance coverage.

Explain the importance of disclosing and documenting all existing insurance policies early in the

disaster recovery process.

Summarize the process for insurance reviews, including documentation requirements, key

roles, and responsibilities.

Discuss how insurance coverages can potentially affect funding and conditions of the grant

award.

Identify where in Grants Portal insurance documents, reviews, and conditions are retained.

Primary Core Capability: 

Infrastructure Systems

Mission Area(s): 

Recover

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: independent.study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=is-1015

Course Active?: Yes

EMI

Insurance Considerations, Compliance, and Requirements IS1015

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 3.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.3 Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

This course provides an overview of environmental and historic preservation considerations that

may affect Public Assistance projects. By the end of the course, State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial

Applicants and Recipients will have a general understanding of environmental and historic

preservation compliance.

Selection Criteria: Federal, SLTT

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain the role of FEMA’s Environmental and Historic Preservation staff in conjunction with the

Public Assistance Program.

Explain the importance of early identification of environmental and historic preservation

compliance considerations Applicants may face in the post-incident environment.

Explain the relationship of environmental and historic preservation considerations in the

decision-making process to develop compliant scopes of work.

Identify key stakeholders and resources that Applicants will coordinate with to ensure

compliance with environmental and historic preservation requirements.

Primary Core Capability: 

Infrastructure Systems

Mission Area(s): 

Recover

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: independent.study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=is-1016

Course Active?: Yes

EMI

Environmental and Historic Preservation (EHP)

Considerations/Compliance for Public Assistance Grants IS1016

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 4.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.4 Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

The course provides an overview of Public Assistance project eligibility. By the end of the course,

State, Local, Indian Tribal, and Territorial Applicants and Recipients will be able to describe all

aspects of scope change requests, time extensions, and Improved and Alternate Project requests.

Selection Criteria: Federal, SLTT

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Identify the different types of changes in scope of work that are considered under Public

Assistance funding and how they can benefit Applicants.

Describe the underlying requirements to change an established scope of work and the process

for approving the requested change.

Identify necessary efforts to request scope changes.

Describe potential impacts if proper documentation is not obtained for requested changes to the

scope of work.

Explain why the period of performance and time extensions must be monitored.

Primary Core Capability: 

Infrastructure Systems

Mission Area(s): 

Recover

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: independent.study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=is-1017

Course Active?: Yes

EMI

Scope Change Requests, Time Extensions, Improved/Alternate Project

Requests IS1017

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 3.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.3 Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

The course provides an overview of Public Assistance Determination Memorandums and the

appeals process. By the end of the course, State, Local, Indian Tribal, and Territorial Applicants

and Recipients will be able to understand all aspects of Public Assistance Determination

Memorandums and the appeals process.

Selection Criteria: Federal, SLTT

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain the FEMA Public Assistance determinations which may be appealed.

Increase stakeholder knowledge of the Determination Memorandum and letter process,

including key communication mechanisms and information included in the document.

Identify the Request for Information process during field operations.

Provide detailed information on the steps, timelines, and necessary documentation required for

submitting a first and second level appeal.

Primary Core Capability: 

Infrastructure Systems

Mission Area(s): 

Recover

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: independent.study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=is-1018

Course Active?: Yes

EMI

Determination Memorandums and Appeals IS1018

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 2.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.2 Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

The course provides an overview regarding the application of Applicant-adopted and uniformly

practiced codes and standards and how they are considered through Public Assistance Program

grants. Americans with Disabilities Act considerations in disaster recovery is also addressed. By

the end of the course, State, Local, Indian Tribal, and Territorial Applicants and Recipients will be

able to understand how codes and standards and the Americans with Disabilities Act apply to

disaster recovery within the Public Assistance Grant Program. This includes what documentation

Applicants will need to show in supporting a codes and standards and/or American Disabilities Act

repair claim for damaged elements.

Selection Criteria: Federal, SLTT

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Define codes and standards considerations, policy, and applicability within the Public

Assistance process.

Explain the Americans with Disabilities Act, define policy, and identify the law’s application

within the Public Assistance Program.

Identify required documentation for compliance with codes and standards policy and the

Americans with Disabilities Act.

Provide crosswalk regarding guidance and applicability for codes and standards and the

Americans with Disabilities Act with regards to environmental and historic preservation, Section

406 hazard mitigation, and flood insurance grant compliance requirements.

Primary Core Capability: 

Infrastructure Systems

Mission Area(s): 

Recover

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: independent.study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

EMI

Codes and Standards IS1019

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 4.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.4 Duration (in Days):

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Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=is-1019

Course Active?: Yes

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Course Description: 

This course provides an overview of processes using donated resources for disaster-related

response activities to the Public Assistance Program. By the end of the course, State, Local,

Indian Tribal, and Territorial Applicants and Recipients will be able to accurately document and

effectively manage and coordinate donated resources.

Selection Criteria: Federal, SLTT

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Define donated resource as it relates to the Public Assistance Program.

Describe strategies to document and track donated resource contributions.

Explain how to use donated resources to offset the non-Federal cost share for Emergency Work

and Direct Federal Assistance.

Primary Core Capability: 

Infrastructure Systems

Mission Area(s): 

Recover

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: independent.study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=is-1020

Course Active?: Yes

EMI

Public Assistance Donated Resources IS1020

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 3.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.3 Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

The course provides an overview of bridge considerations regarding project eligibility. By the end

of the course, State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Applicants and Recipients will be able to describe

all bridge considerations for the Public Assistance Program and project eligibility.

Selection Criteria: Federal, SLTT

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe Public Assistance policy and guidance related to bridges.

Identify the documentation requirements for bridges to receive Public Assistance grant funding.

Discuss the eligibility considerations for Permanent Work on bridges to receive Public

Assistance grant funding.

Discuss the eligibility considerations for Emergency Work on bridges to receive Public

Assistance grant funding.

Primary Core Capability: 

Infrastructure Systems

Mission Area(s): 

Recover

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: independent.study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=is-1021

Course Active?: Yes

EMI

Bridge Damage Considerations IS1021

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 3.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.3 Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

The course provides an overview of Public Assistance project eligibility of Category E. By the end

of the course, State, Local, Indian Tribal, and Territorial Applicants and Recipients will be able to

explain eligibility requirement regarding buildings, contents, vehicles, and equipment.

Selection Criteria: Federal, SLTT

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Identify the information FEMA requires to document disaster-related damage for buildings,

contents, vehicles, and equipment.

Differentiate pre-existing and deferred maintenance conditions from disaster-related damages.

Explain methods for costing disaster-related damage to buildings, contents, vehicles, and

equipment.

Describe considerations for buildings, contents, vehicles, and equipment within Public

Assistance projects.

Primary Core Capability: 

Infrastructure Systems

Mission Area(s): 

Recover

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: independent.study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=is-1022

Course Active?: Yes

EMI

Substantiating Disaster-Related Damages to Buildings, Contents,

Vehicles, and Equipment IS1022

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 2.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.2 Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

The course provides an overview of electrical systems in the context of Public Assistance grant

funded projects. By the end of the course, State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Applicants and

Recipients will be able to understand all aspects of electrical systems considerations and project

eligibility.

Selection Criteria: Federal, SLTT

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe Public Assistance policy and guidance related to electrical systems.

Identify common reasons why electrical systems projects are deemed ineligible for Public

Assistance grant funding.

Identify documentation considerations associated with electrical systems, including

documenting damage prior to repair.

Identify special considerations for eligible electrical systems projects.

Primary Core Capability: 

Infrastructure Systems

Mission Area(s): 

Recover

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: independent.study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=is-1023

Course Active?: Yes

EMI

Electrical Systems Considerations IS1023

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 3.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.3 Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

The course provides an overview of water and wastewater treatment systems considerations. By

the end of the course, State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Applicants and Recipients will be able to

understand all aspects of water and wastewater treatment system considerations.

Selection Criteria: Federal, SLTT

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe Public Assistance policy and guidance related to water and wastewater treatment

systems.

Identify common reasons why water and wastewater treatment systems projects are deemed

ineligible for Public Assistance grant funding.

Identify documentation considerations associated with water and wastewater treatment

systems, including documenting damage prior to repair.

Identify special considerations for eligible water and wastewater treatment systems projects.

Primary Core Capability: 

Infrastructure Systems

Mission Area(s): 

Recover

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: independent.study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=is-1024

Course Active?: Yes

EMI

Water and Wastewater Treatment System Considerations IS1024

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 3.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.3 Duration (in Days):

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This course provides an overview of Public Assistance as it relates to federally recognized Tribal

governments when deciding to act as a Recipient. By the end of the course, participants will be

able to explain the different processes and key administrative requirements a Tribe must

undertake in its decision to apply for Public Assistance as a Recipient who manages (and may

also apply as a Sub-recipient), or as a Sub-recipient who reports to a Recipient (State or Territorial

government entity).

Participants will be able to identify the set of considerations that a Tribe must take into account

when deciding to apply for Public Assistance as a Recipient or Sub-recipient.

Selection Criteria: Federal, SLTT

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe the process and considerations for deciding to manage FEMA’s Public Assistance

Program as a Recipient.

Explain the general administrative requirements of Recipients to receive Public Assistance

grant funding.

Primary Core Capability: 

Infrastructure Systems

Mission Area(s): 

Recover

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: independent.study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=is-1025

Course Active?: Yes

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Grant Administration Decisions for Tribal Governments IS1025

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 6.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.6 Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

This course provides an overview of FEMA’s delivery of Public Assistance grant funding to private

nonprofit organizations. By the end of the course, State, Local, Indian Tribal, and Territorial

Applicants and Recipients will be able to understand eligibility requirements, process and

documentation requirements, and special considerations for securing Public Assistance grant

funding for private nonprofit organizations.

Selection Criteria: Federal, SLTT

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Demonstrate ability to identify private nonprofit organizations that might be eligible to receive

Public Assistance grant awards.

Explain how to meet the documentation requirements and process for private nonprofit

organizations to be eligible to receive Public Assistance grant funding.

Primary Core Capability: 

Infrastructure Systems

Mission Area(s): 

Recover

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: independent.study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=is-1026

Course Active?: Yes

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Eligibility of Private Nonprofit Organizations IS1026

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 5.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.5 Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

This course provides an overview of Fire Management Assistance Grant eligibility. By the end of

the course, State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial prospective Applicants and Recipients will be able

to understand all aspects of the Fire Management Assistance Grant Program.

Selection Criteria: Federal, SLTT

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Identify what types of assistance can be provided through the Fire Management Assistance

Grant.

Summarize the criteria, steps, and sequencing of key activities needed to apply for a Fire

Management Assistance Grant.

Explain the documentation requirements that will need to be incorporated into a Fire

Management Assistance Grant.

Primary Core Capability: 

Infrastructure Systems

Mission Area(s): 

Recover

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: independent.study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/courseoverview.aspx?code=is-1027

Course Active?: Yes

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Fire Management Assistance Grants (FMAG) IS1027

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 3.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.3 Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

This course provides student with Increased Cost of Compliance (ICC) information to assist and

guide policyholders through the mitigation claims process after a flood loss, while collaborating

with the local community. Increased Cost of Compliance course provides an overview of ICC

coverage and eligibility and takes the learner through the claims process to gain a better

understanding of this important coverage benefit.

Selection Criteria: Insurance agents, adjustors, floodplain managers, building code officials, local

government officials and property owners.

CEC's: 1

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Discuss ICC coverage, eligibility requirements, and exclusions.

Define BFE, FEMA-provided ABFE, and Best Available Data.

Define substantial damage determination.

Explain the four eligible ICC compliance activities (FRED).

Describe the steps a policyholder must take once the community has declared a building as

substantially or repetitively damaged.

Describe the steps a policyholder must take before ICC work can begin.

State the timeframe for completing ICC work.

Describe the steps the policyholder must take to obtain an ICC payment.

Identify the documents that are necessary for ICC claim processing and payment.

Identify the responsibilities of the team members who assist a policyholder through the ICC

claim process.

Primary Core Capability: 

Long-term Vulnerability Reduction

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Community Resilience

Long-term Vulnerability Reduction

Mission Area(s): 

Recover

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

EMI

Increased Cost of Compliance IS1100.A

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 1.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.1 Duration (in Days):

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Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: independent.study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-1100.a

Course Active?: Yes

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Course Description: 

This course is intended to provide insurance agents an introduction to the National Flood

Insurance Program (NFIP) and help them to gain an understanding of fundamental aspects of the

program including general policy rules, regulations, flood map usage, proper rating methods and

claims handling processes.

CECs: 3

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Apply knowledge of the National Flood Insurance Program in order to answer customer

questions and resolve issues.

Build an NFIP policy while taking the necessary community, building, coverage and rating

options into consideration.

Locate and use NFIP resources.

Primary Core Capability: 

Long-term Vulnerability Reduction

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Community Resilience

Mission Area(s): 

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: independent.study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-1100.b

Course Active?: Yes

EMI

Basic Agent Tutorial IS1101.b

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 3.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.3 Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

This course is to guide insurance professionals, particularly agents, through the steps to properly

determine the Lowest Floor Elevation for Post-FIRM Buildings in A or V zones as shown on the

FEMA Elevation Certificate. Due to BW-12 legislation and HFIAA-14, elevation certificates play a

more crucial role in determining a policyholder’s premium rate.

Selection Criteria:The primary audience for this course is property and casualty insurance agents

who are rating buildings and selling flood insurance.

CEC's: 2

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Determine when an Elevation Certificate is necessary to properly rate a flood insurance policy.

Describe the characteristics of, and differences between an A Zone and a V Zone.

List the steps for accurately identifying the lowest floor in a building for rating purposes using

the Elevation Certificate.

Follow the basic steps for elevation rating.

Determine when a building should be considered a “submit for rate”.

Determine the lowest floor for rating for several types of non-elevated buildings using Elevation

Certificate Building Diagrams 1 through 4.

Determine the lowest floor for rating for several types of elevated buildings using Elevation

Certificate Building Diagrams 5 through 9.

Explain how rating in V Zones is different that rating in A Zones.

Describe the NFIP requirements for proper flood openings and how proper floor openings affect

rating.

Describe how insect screening, lattice, or slats affect insurance rates.

Describe how machinery and equipment affect insurance rates.

Describe options for reducing NFIP flood insurance premiums.

Locate online resources related to elevation ratings.

Other Prerequisites: 

Recommended: IS1101, Basic Agent Tutorial and IS1105, EC Made Easy: Elevation Certificate

Overview

Primary Core Capability: 

Long-term Vulnerability Reduction

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Community Resilience

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The Theory of Elevation Rating IS1102

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 2.5

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.3 Duration (in Days):

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Mission Area(s): 

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: independent.study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-1102

Course Active?: Yes

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Course Description: 

This course provides an in-depth look at the Elevation Certificate (EC) along with relevant

resources to answer your questions. This is a four-lesson series for surveyors on how to

accurately and thoroughly complete the EC, which helps agents determine the proper flood

insurance premium rate. Properly completed ECs also aid local floodplain administrators in

determining how high to elevate buildings located in the Special Flood Hazard Area to reduce

flood risk.

Selection Criteria: The primary audience for this course is Land Surveyors and other licensed

professionals who may be retained to produce an FEMA NFIP elevation certificate. The secondary

audience for this course is floodplain management professionals.

CECs: 2

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Complete a basic FEMA Elevation Certificate.

Describe the documents used to support the Elevation Certificate.

Identify the Elevation Certificate's key components.

Recognize the resources used in conjunction with the Elevation Certificate.

Other Prerequisites: 

Recommended: IS1105,Elevation CertificateMade Easy (EC Made EZ); and IS1102, The Theory

of Elevation Rating

Primary Core Capability: 

Threats and Hazard Identification

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Long-term Vulnerability Reduction

Mission Area(s): 

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

EMI

Elevation Certificate for Surveyors IS1103.a

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 2.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.2 Duration (in Days):

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POC Work Email: independent.study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-1103

Course Active?: Yes

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Course Description: 

New and experienced adjusters seeking the necessary knowledge and skill to adjust claims for the

NFIP will find Claims Review for Adjusters essential for adjusting NFIP claims. This course defines

the role, standards and necessary requirements to adjust claims within the NFIP. In addition, it

offers an overview of the Standard Flood Insurance Policy through a step by step outline of the

similarities and contrasts found in the Dwelling Form, General Property Form, and the Residential

Condominium Building Association Policy. With a focus on providing excellent customer service,

this course also identifies common errors and adjustment issues where special attention is needed

to ensure a high level of quality in the claims settlement process.

Selection Criteria: Independent claims adjusters who want to become "NFIP Certified Adjusters" or

maintain their "NFIP Certified Adjuster" status.

CECs: 5

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Review Policy Form.

Review Claims Manual.

Primary Core Capability: 

Infrastructure Systems

Mission Area(s): 

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: independent.study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-1104

Course Active?: Yes

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NFIP Claims Review for Adjusters IS1104

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 5.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.5 Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

This course provides a basic overview of the FEMA Elevation Certificate (FEMA Form 086-033,

expires November 30, 2018)

Selection Criteria: Property and casualty insurance agents, professional engineers and surveyors,

financial institutions, floodplain management professionals, flood determination companies, flood

claims adjusters, community officials and property owners

CECs: 2

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe the purpose of the FEMA Elevation Certificate.

Detail how to obtain a FEMA Elevation Certificate.

Locate a professional to complete or update a FEMA Elevation Certificate.

Complete the FEMA Elevation Certificate.

Interpret a completed FEMA Elevation Certificate.

Locate a copy of a completed FEMA Elevation Certificate.

Primary Core Capability: 

Long-term Vulnerability Reduction

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Community Resilience

Threats and Hazard Identification

Mission Area(s): 

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: independent.study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

EMI

EC Made Easy: Elevation Certificate Overview IS1105

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 2.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.2 Duration (in Days):

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Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-1105

Course Active?: Yes

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Course Description: 

This interactive course provides a practical look at how changes to FEMA flood maps affect

property owners, insurance agents, lending institutions and others. FEMA Mapping Changes

explores the impact of map changes through a series of self-guided interactive exercises designed

to assist learners with how to navigate through mapping changes as they occur.

Selection Criteria: Insurance agents, property owners, floodplain managers, planners and other

local officials who are assisting property owners with flood map changes or determinations.

CECs: 1

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Recognize three ways in which FEMA flood maps have evolved and understand an overview of

the four-step mapping process

Identify at least three resources for locating flood maps and affiliated materials

Cite the benefits of updated flood maps and recount the basic impacts of new flood maps

Point out key implementation issues that revised flood maps produce for both insurance agents

and the lending community

Specify at least three procedures that can be used to challenge flood maps or flood zone

determinations

Other Prerequisites: 

Recommended: IS1101, Basic Agent Tutorial

Primary Core Capability: 

Long-term Vulnerability Reduction

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Community Resilience

Planning

Threats and Hazard Identification

Mission Area(s): 

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

EMI

FEMA Mapping Changes IS1106.A

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 1.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.1 Duration (in Days):

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Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: independent.study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Active?: Yes

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Course Description: 

A flood might be one of the most traumatic events a person can experience. As one of the first

people to interact with the policyholder after a flood, you, the adjuster, play a critical role in

representing the National Flood Insurance Program. A customer-centric focus can result in claims

being closed faster, with fewer appeals, and happier policyholders.

Selection Criteria: Claims adjusters (new and certified)

CECs: 3

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Create and maintain customer-centric focus during every policyholder interaction.

Build rapport using empathy, sincerity, likeability, integrity, and friendliness.

Respond to and communicate effectively with policyholders.

Project a professional image by being respectful, prepared, having a game-plan, and knowing

the program.

Other Prerequisites: 

Recommended: IS1112, Introduction to Flood Claims

Primary Core Capability: 

N/A - Training and Education

Mission Area(s): 

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Indepedent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: independent.study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-1107

EMI

Adjuster-Customer Service IS1107

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 3.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.3 Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

This course reviews the different ways that condominiums can be written in the NFIP and what

makes condominiums unique - in other words, what sets them apart from other building types that

are written in the National Flood Insurance Program. Rich Slevin of NFIP Training will lead you

through a series of video segments covering topics relevant to condominiums in the NFIP.

Knowledge checks following the segments help you check your understanding and reinforce the

subject matter.

Selection Criteria: NFIP insurance agents

CECs: 1

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Define condominium according to the NFIP.

Identify the different ways condominiums are written using the three Standard Flood Insurance

Policy (SFIP) coverage forms.

Explain the methods used for rating low-rise and high-rise condominium buildings.

Recognize the coverage differences and distinct loss settlement procedures for condominiums

insured under the RCBAP, Dwelling, and General Property Forms.

Other Prerequisites: 

Recommended: IS1101, Basic Agent Tutorial

Primary Core Capability: 

Long-term Vulnerability Reduction

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Community Resilience

Mission Area(s): 

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: independent.study@fema.dhs.gov

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Insuring Condominiums IS1108

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 1.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.1 Duration (in Days):

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Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-1108

Course Active?: Yes

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Course Description: 

This course reviews key characteristics of basement buildings and discusses covered and noncovered building and personal property items located in basement buildings. The final section

concludes with special adjustment issues.

Selection Criteria: Flood claims adjusters employed by a claims adjusting company, insurance

companies that write NFIP flood insurance (WYO), or contracted to work through other adjusting

companies, salvors, engineers, architects, building code officials, floodplain managers, local

officials and the general public

CECs: 1

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Identify characteristics of a basement

Distinguish between covered and non-covered building and personal property items in

basements

Identify special adjusting issues related to a basement claim

Explain coverage limitations associated with basements and document accordingly

Other Prerequisites: 

Recommended: IS1102, The Theory of Elevation Rating; IS1107, Adjuster-Customer Service;

IS1112, Introduction to Flood Claims

Primary Core Capability: 

N/A - None

Mission Area(s): 

Recover

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: independent.study@fema.dhs.gov

EMI

Understanding Basement Coverage IS1109.a

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 1.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.1 Duration (in Days):

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Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Active?: Yes

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Course Description: 

This course provides an introduction to commercial exposures and how they are insured within the

National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).

Selection Criteria: Property and casualty agents

CECs: 1

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Identify commercial exposures.

Understand eligibility requirements for commercial buildings.

Become familiar with how losses are settled for commercial buildings.

Explain special considerations such as homeowner’s associations and tenant’s coverage.

Provide better client consultation on NFIP commercial exposures.

Other Prerequisites: 

Recommended: IS1101, Basic Agent Tutorial

Primary Core Capability: 

Long-term Vulnerability Reduction

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Community Resilience

Mission Area(s): 

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: independent.study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

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Writing Commercial Exposures IS1110

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 1.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.1 Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

This course provides an introduction to commercial claims. It covers small and large commercial

claims, certification requirements and adjuster authority, the General Property Form, NFIP

documentation requirements, and adjustment standards and requirements. Then case studies are

used for the students to apply the information discussed.

Selection Criteria: Insurance agents, adjusters, floodplain managers, building code officials, local

government officials and property owners.

CECs: 1

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Understand the difference between a small commercial claim and a large commercial claim.

Recognize the certification requirements and knowledge base required for commercial claims

adjusters with emphasis on adjuster authority to make recommendations.

Discuss the coverage provided by the General Property Form.

Explain NFIP documentation requirements.

Understand the adjustment standards and requirements involved in commercial claims.

Apply key learning's to case studies involving policy limits and estimating the reserve.

Other Prerequisites: 

Recommended: IS1112, Introduction to Flood Claims; IS1107, Adjuster Customer Service; and

IS1104, NFIP Claims Review for Adjusters

Primary Core Capability: 

N/A - Training and Education

Mission Area(s): 

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: independent.study@fema.dhs.gov

EMI

Introduction to Commercial Claims IS1111

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 1.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.1 Duration (in Days):

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Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-1111

Course Active?: Yes

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Course Description: 

During an active storm season, NFIP flood-certified adjusters can be in high demand to assist

property owners with claims that meet the general condition of flood. This course is designed to

introduce adjusters to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The first lesson reviews the

necessary qualifications and process to become a flood adjuster and the resources available to

help adjusters learn what they need to know to become flood certified. The second lesson

discusses the history and organization of the NFIP, provides an overview of the Standard Flood

Insurance Policy (SFIP) and use of its three forms, and defines key terms and concepts that flood

claims adjusters must know in order to accurately handle flood claims.

Selection Criteria: Insurance adjusters (new and certified)

CECs: 2

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe the NFIP Adjuster Database and the entities that use flood certified adjusters.

Describe the necessary qualifications of a flood certified adjuster.

Explain the process for becoming a flood certified adjuster.

Discuss the five areas of authorization for an adjuster.

Identify adjuster resources and links to FEMA resource pages.

Discuss the history and organization of the NFIP.

Define key NFIP terms: participating community, pre-FIRM and post-FIRM, flood, mudflow, and

SFHAs and non-SFHAs.

Differentiate between residential and non-residential buildings as relevant to the SFIP.

Explain replacement cost loss settlement criteria.

Explain what each of the SFIP forms covers.

Define key building definitions: elevated building, enclosure, breakaway wall, and basement.

Primary Core Capability: 

N/A - Training and Education

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Community Resilience

N/A - Training and Education

Mission Area(s): 

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

EMI

Introduction to Flood Claims IS1112

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 2.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.2 Duration (in Days):

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Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: independent.study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-1112

Course Active?: Yes

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Course Description: 

This course is designed to assist insurance agents with their understanding of the Coastal Barrier

Resources System (CBRS) and Otherwise Protected Areas (OPAs). Agents must correctly identify

buildings located in or near these protected areas to determine eligibility for flood insurance. In this

course, we will review flood zones affected by the Act, describe the designation process, and

discuss building eligibility in these designated areas on the NFIP flood insurance rate map.

Selection Criteria: Insurance agents, engineers, surveyors, planners, floodplain managers,

building code officials and local officials who desire more information about Coastal Barrier

Resources System (CBRS) and Otherwise Protected Areas (OPAs) on the Flood Insurance Rate

Map

CECs: 1

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Recognize Coastal Barrier Resources System (CBRS) and Otherwise Protected Areas (OPAs)

on the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM).

Locate the CBRS and OPA designation dates.

Utilize the CBRS mapper.

Find the date of construction for a building.

Determine building eligibility for NFIP flood insurance.

Assist property owners with buildings in or near a CBRS boundary.

Primary Core Capability: 

Environmental Response/Health and Safety

Mission Area(s): 

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: independent.study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

EMI

Coastal Barrier Resources Act IS1113

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 1.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.1 Duration (in Days):

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Course Active?: Yes

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Course Description: 

The Adjusting RCBAP and Condo Unit-Owner Claims course provides the Large Commercial and

RCBAP authorized adjusters with the most challenging aspects of adjusting NFIP flood losses

under the Residential Condominium Building Association Policy and the Dwelling Form, commonly

referred to as the unit-owner policy. Flood losses to condominium buildings insured under the

RCBAP and Dwelling Form are complex and must be thoroughly investigated to ensure proper

claim handling. This course reviews specialized knowledge areas and adjustment concepts for

consideration and use when adjusting these types of claims.

Selection Criteria: NFIP Flood Adjusters

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Identify Homeowner Associations (HOAs), townhomes, and other forms of ownership not

eligible for coverage uner the RCBAP.

Determine building value, insurance to value, and Replacement Cost Value.

Compute coinsurance calculations using examples and case studies.

Identify documentation associated with RCBAP and unit-owner policies (e.g. condominiums

bylaws, appraisals and ownership verification).

Explain coverage differences as applied to condominium and unit-owner policies insured under

the RCBAP, General Property Form, and the Dwelling Form.

Explain coverage for business units (General Property Form) located in condominium buildings.

Describe condominium loss assessment and the Dwelling Form.

Primary Core Capability: 

Community Resilience

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Long-term Vulnerability Reduction

Threats and Hazard Identification

Mission Area(s): 

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: independent.study@fema.dhs.gov

EMI

Adjusting RCBAP and Condo Unit Owner Claims IS1114

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 1.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.1 Duration (in Days):

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Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema/gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=is-1114

Course Active?: Yes

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Course Description: 

Geared towards insurance agents and their role in the flood insurance claims process. The course

focuses on preparedness, customer service, and things to know before, during, and after a client

experiences a flooding disaster.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe your role in preparing your clients for a flood loss

Discuss the steps you can take to ensure your clients have adequate flood coverage

Explain the steps of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims process to your

clients

Prepare to act as an advocate on behalf of your clients

Other Prerequisites: 

Recommended: IS1101, Basic Agent Tutorial

Primary Core Capability: 

Operational Coordination

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 3014471200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-1115

Course Active?: Yes

EMI

Claims Process for Agents IS1115

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 0.25

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.2 Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

This course for insurance agents provides information on marketing to increase flood insurance

policy sales and highlights FEMA and National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) marketing

resources. The course also provides agents with talking points and tips for overcoming common

objections and flood insurance myths.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Summarize why an agent should sell flood insurance

Describe ways for agents to grow their flood business

Identify sales and marketing resources available to agents

Provide agents with building blocks to start a conversation about the benefits of a flood

insurance policy and overcome common objections

Primary Core Capability: 

Community Resilience

Mission Area(s): 

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 3014471200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-1116

Course Active?: Yes

EMI

Sales for Agents IS1116

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 0.19

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.2 Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

Geared towards insurance agents and their ability to navigate the National Flood Insurance

Program (NFIP) Severe Repetitive Loss (SRL) transfer process. The course includes an overview

of the SRL program, rating ramifications, the appeals process, and a review of the agent¿s SRL

Checklist.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Define a Severe Repetitive Loss property

Describe the notification and underwriting requirements for a Severe Repetitive Loss property

Explain the Severe Repetitive Loss property appeals process

Explain how the Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant Program can help the owners of Severe

Repetitive Loss properties

Primary Core Capability: 

Threats and Hazard Identification

Mission Area(s): 

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 3014471200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-1117

Course Active?: Yes

EMI

Severe Repetitive Loss for Agents IS1117

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 0.125

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.1 Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

This course is designed to provide basic information to individuals interested in Letters of Map

Revisions (LOMRs) on the tribal or local community floodplain administrator, licensed professional,

and FEMA levels.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain basic purpose and procedures of LOMRs.

Describe roles and responsibilities in the LOMR process.

Understand the floodplain management and insurance implications of LOMRs.

Other Prerequisites: 

Participants unfamiliar with NFIP maps and studies are HIGHLY encouraged to complete the

following online at http://www.fema.gov/online-tutorials(under ¿Other Tutorials¿ tab)· Flood

Insurance Rate Map tutorial· Flood Insurance Study tutorial

Primary Core Capability: 

Threats and Hazard Identification

Mission Area(s): 

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 3014471200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-1120

Course Active?: Yes

EMI

Letters of Map Revision (LOMRs) IS1120

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 1.4

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.1 Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

This is the first course in the Interagency Security Committee (ISC) web-based training series.

This course provides an overview of the history of the ISC, its mission and organization, and a

basic outline of the ISC Risk Management Process (RMP).

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe the history, vision, and mission of the ISC.

Describe how the ISC is organized.

Identify the Risk Management Process Standard.

Primary Core Capability: 

Planning

Mission Area(s): 

Protect

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: independent.study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-1170

Course Active?: Yes

EMI

Introduction to the Interagency Security Committee (ISC) IS1170

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 0.45

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.1 Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

This is the second course in the Interagency Security Committee (ISC) web-based training series.

This course provides an overview of ISC facility security standards and policies and other

documents that support the Risk Management Process (RMP).

Selection Criteria: This course is available to anyone.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Identify and describe the principles outlined in the publication “Risk Management Process for

Federal Facilities: An Interagency Security Committee Standard” and associated appendices.

Identify and describe the principles outlined in other relevant ISC standards and policies.

Identify and describe other ISC documents and how they support the Risk Management

Process (RMP).

Other Prerequisites: 

Recommended: IS1170, Introduction to the Interagency Security Committee (ISC)

Primary Core Capability: 

Planning

Mission Area(s): 

Protect

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: independent.study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training/fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-1171

Course Active?: Yes

EMI

Overview of Interagency Security Committee (ISC) Publications IS1171

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 0.5

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.1 Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

This is the third course in the Interagency Security Committee (ISC) web-based training series.

The purpose of this course is to provide Federal personnel with responsibilities for security-related

policies, programs, projects, and/or operations for their department or agency an overview of the

process to determine the Facility Security Level (FSL) for a Federal facility.

Selection Criteria: This course is available to anyone.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe how the Facility Security Level (FSL) supports the Interagency Security Committee

(ISC) Risk Management Process (RMP).

Identify who is responsible for the final FSL determination.

Identify when an FSL determination is required.

Identify five factors used to determine an FSL.

Explain intangible adjustments.

Other Prerequisites: 

Recommended: IS1170, Introduction to the Interagency Security Committee; and IS1171,

Overview of ISC Publications

Primary Core Capability: 

Planning

Mission Area(s): 

Protect

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: independent.study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

EMI

Risk Management Process for Federal Facilities: Federal Security Levels

Determination IS1172

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 1.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.1 Duration (in Days):

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Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=is-1172

Course Active?: Yes

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Course Description: 

The purpose of this For Official Use Only course is to provide Federal personnel with

responsibilities for security-related policies, programs, projects, and/or operations for their

department or agency an overview of the process to determine the Facility Security Level (FSL) for

a Federal facility.

Selection Criteria: This course is available to anyone.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain how the Facility Security Level (FSL) determines the baseline Level of Protection

(LOP).

Explain the risk assessment methodology.

Define the five levels of protection identified in the Risk Management Process.

Explain how the Design-BasisThreat(DBT) Reportsupports the Risk Management Process.

Describe the elements of each undesirable event.

Define levels of protection.

Define risk acceptance and the necessary documentation.

Other Prerequisites: 

Recommended: IS1170,Introduction to the Interagency Security Committee; IS1171, Overview of

Interagency Security Committee (ISC) Publications;IS1172, The Risk Management Process for

Federal Facilities: Section 4 - Facility Security Level (FSL) Determination

Primary Core Capability: 

Risk Management for Protection Programs and Activities

Mission Area(s): 

Protect

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: independent.study@fema.dhs.gov

EMI

Levels of Protection (LOP) and Application of the Design-Basis Threat

(DBT) Report IS1173

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 1.25

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.1 Duration (in Days):

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Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=is-1173

Course Active?: Yes

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Course Description: 

The purpose of this course is to provide Federal personnel with an overview of Facility Security

Committees (FSCs), including: their members, their roles and responsibilities, and policies and

procedures for FSC operations and decision-making.

Selection Criteria: This course is open to anyone.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Define a Facility Security Committee (FSC).

Identify FSC member roles and responsibilities.

Explain the FSC business, funding, and decision processes.

Explain the FSC voting process.

Define risk acceptance and explain necessary documentation.

Describe Interagency Security Committee (ISC) resources and training available to assist an

FSC.

Other Prerequisites: 

Recommended: IS1170, Introduction to the Interagency Security Committee; IS1171, Overview of

Interagency Security Committee (ISC) Publications; IS1172, The Risk Management Process for

Federal Facilities: Section 4 - Facility Security Level (FSL) Determination; IS1173, Levels of

Protection (LOP) and Application of The Design-Basis Threat (DBT) Report

Primary Core Capability: 

Operational Coordination

Mission Area(s): 

Common

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: independent.study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

EMI

Facility Security Committees IS1174

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 1.25

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.1 Duration (in Days):

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Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-1174

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Course Description: 

This online course is intended to provide guidance to first line supervisors of 9-1-1 operators, call

takers, and dispatchers on what to expect when being deployed to a disaster site.

Selection Criteria: First line supervisor of emergency management communications personnel.

ACE: Level: Vocational Certificate

ACE: Credit Hours: 4

CECs: 4

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Clarify roles and responsibilities.

Improve teams and coordination.

Improve operational coordination.

Improve operational communications.

Prerequisite(s): 

IS0100.c: An Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS 100 

IS0144: Telecommunicators Emergency Response Taskforce (TERT) Basic Course

IS0700.b: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System 

IS0800.c: National Response Framework, An Introduction

Primary Core Capability: 

Operational Communications

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Community Resilience

Operational Coordination

Situational Assessment

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

EMI

TERT Team Leader Course IS1200

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 4.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.4 Duration (in Days):

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POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: independent.study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Active?: Yes

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Course Description: 

This course provides an overview of the National Preparedness Goal and the National

Preparedness System. The foundation of this course is the National Preparedness Goal which

identifies the Nation’s core capabilities required for executing the five mission areas of Prevention,

Protection, Mitigation, Response, and Recovery. This course also focuses on the National

Preparedness System that builds on current efforts, many of which are based on the Post-Katrina

Emergency Management Reform Act and other statutes. Implementing the National Preparedness

System allows our Nation to work together to prepare for and address any threat or hazard. The

goal of this course is to familiarize participants with the National Preparedness Goal and the six

main components of the National Preparedness System.

Selection Criteria: Individuals with emergency management responsibilities including prevention,

protection, mitigation, response, and recovery.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain the core capabilities within the context of the National Preparedness Goal.

Discuss the National Preparedness System.

Primary Core Capability: 

Community Resilience

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Planning

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: independent.study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

EMI

National Preparedness Goal and System Overview IS2000

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 2.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.2 Duration (in Days):

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Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=is-1200

Course Active?: Yes

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Course Description: 

This course offers training in the fundamentals of how FEMA conducts operational planning

activities. The goal of this training is to maximize planning interoperability within FEMA and the

national and regional interagency and to ensure proper coordination with the state, local, and tribal

planners.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain the purpose of planning and how the FOPM is organized.

Explain that crisis action planning does not differ from deliberate planning in any way except for

the environment in which it occurs.

Identify and engage all appropriate entities that can contribute to the plan or who will be

affected by or will use the finished plan.

Conduct research and informational analysis and identify critical facts and assumptions to gain

and maintain a common situational understanding.

Use their common situational understanding to envision a desired end state and identify

operational approaches to realize that end state.

Develop and compare solutions in the form of Courses of Action (COAs).

Write a deliberate plan using a FEMA standard format and use the FEMA criteria for assessing

the quality of a draft plan in order to get a FEMA operational plan approved and to disseminate

a FEMA operational plan.

Conduct a training and exercise schedule, an implementation schedule, and a maintenance

schedule to inform the response community of how to use the plan.

Adapt deliberate plans to meet crisis action planning needs.

Summarize the FEMA operational planning process.

Prerequisite(s): 

IS0100.c: An Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS 100 

IS0200.c: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response

IS0235.b: Emergency Planning

Primary Core Capability: 

Planning

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Access Control and Identity Verification

Community Resilience

Critical Transportation

Environmental Response/Health and Safety

Infrastructure Systems

Intelligence and Information Sharing

EMI

Introduction to FEMA Operational Planning IS2002

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 4.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.4 Duration (in Days):

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On-scene Security, Protection, and Law Enforcement

Operational Coordination

Physical Protective Measures

Planning

Risk Management for Protection Programs and Activities

Situational Assessment

Threats and Hazard Identification

Mission Area(s): 

Common

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: independent.study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-2002

Course Active?: Yes

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Course Description: 

The course introduces participants to the concepts and principles of the National Prevention

Framework. The goal of this course is to familiarize participants with the National Prevention

Framework which provides guidance for all levels of government, private and nonprofit-sector

partners, and individuals to prevent, avoid, or stop a threatened or actual act of terrorism.

Selection Criteria: Government executives, private-sector and nongovernmental organization

(NGO) leaders, and emergency management practitioners. This includes senior elected and

appointed leaders, such as Federal department or agency heads, State Governors, mayors, tribal

leaders, and city or county officials –those who have a responsibility to provide for effective

prevention.

All levels of government, the private and nonprofit sectors, and individuals that play a role in

preventing terrorism.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe how the National Prevention Framework is applied to help prevent terrorist threats.

Describe the purpose, scope, organization, and underlying doctrine of the National Prevention

Framework.

Describe the roles and responsibilities of prevention partners.

Describe the core capabilities for prevention and actions required to deliver those capabilities.

Describe the coordinating structures and operational planning used to support prevention.

Primary Core Capability: 

Operational Coordination

Mission Area(s): 

Prevent

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: independent.study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

EMI

National Prevention Framework, an Introduction IS2500

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 2.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.2 Duration (in Days):

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Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=is-2500

Course Active?: Yes

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Course Description: 

This course introduces participants to the concepts and principles of the National Protection

Framework. The goal of this course is to familiarize participants with the National Protection

Framework, which describes the way that the whole community safeguards against acts of

terrorism, natural disasters, and other threats or hazards.

Selection Criteria: This course is intended for government executives, private-sector and

nongovernmental organization (NGO) leaders, and emergency management practitioners. This

includes senior elected and appointed leaders, such as Federal department or agency heads,

State Governors, mayors, tribal leaders, and city or county officials –those who have a

responsibility to provide for effective protection.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe how the National Protection Framework is applied to help protect our Nation from acts

of terrorism and other threats or hazards.

Describe the purpose, scope, organization, and underlying doctrine of the National Protection

Framework.

Describe the roles and responsibilities of Protection partners.

Describe the core capabilities for Protection and actions required to deliver those capabilities.

Describe the coordinating structures used to support Protection.

Primary Core Capability: 

Operational Coordination

Mission Area(s): 

Protect

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: independent.study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=is-2600

EMI

National Protection Framework, An Introduction IS2600

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 3.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.3 Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

This course introduces participants to the concepts and principles of the National Mitigation

Framework. The goal of this course is to familiarize participants with the National Mitigation

Framework, which outlines how the nation can expand its commitment to mitigation and

strengthen resilience.

Selection Criteria: Government executives, private-sector and nongovernmental organization

(NGO) leaders, and emergency management practitioners. This includes senior elected and

appointed leaders, such as Federal department or agency heads, State Governors, mayors, tribal

leaders, and city or county officials –those who have a responsibility to provide for effective

mitigation.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe how the National Mitigation Framework is applied to meet the challenge of building a

society that is robust, adaptable and has the capacity for rapid recovery.

Describe the purpose, scope, organization, and underlying doctrine of the National Mitigation

Framework.

Describe the roles and responsibilities of Mitigation partners.

Describe the core capabilities for Mitigation and actions required to deliver those capabilities.

Describe the coordinating structures used to support Mitigation.

Primary Core Capability: 

Operational Coordination

Mission Area(s): 

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: independent.study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=is-2700

EMI

National Mitigation Framework, An Introduction IS2700

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 3.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.3 Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

The National Disaster Recovery Framework (NDRF), developed in conformance with Presidential

Policy Directive-8, outlines the basis for a national approach to disaster recovery. The NDRF

defines how we will work together to best meet the needs of individuals, families, communities and

states in their ongoing efforts to prevent, protect, mitigate, respond to and recover from any

disaster event.

Selection Criteria: This course is available to anyone.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe why the NDRF was developed and its purpose.

Describe the timelines and associated recovery elements in the NDRF Recovery Continuum.

Describe each of the NDRF’s eight Guiding Principles.

Describe how each of the NDRF’s Guiding Principles applies to disaster recovery.

Describe recovery success factors.

Describe the respective recovery roles and responsibilities of different stakeholders among

different sectors of the community.

Describe the NDRF’s Planning Principles.

Describe local, state, tribal, and Federal recovery leadership roles and responsibilities.

Define the term Recovery Support Function (RSF).

Describe the mission of the RSFs.

Explain how the RSF structure is flexible to meet different levels of post-disaster needs.

Primary Core Capability: 

Planning

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Community Resilience

Economic Recovery

Housing

Natural and Cultural Resources

Operational Coordination

Public Information and Warning

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Recover

EMI

National Disaster Recovery Framework (NDRF) Overview IS2900.a

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 3.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.3 Duration (in Days):

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Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-2900.a

Course Active?: Yes

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Course Description: 

The purpose of this course is to provide an in-depth orientation to the Health and Social Services

Recovery Support Function (HSS RSF) ¿ one of the six recovery capabilities identified in the

National Disaster Recovery Framework (NDRF). This course will describe the HSS RSF¿s

mission and core activities; the federal role in HSS recovery operations; how local, state, tribal,

territorial, and federal resources coordinate and collaborate during recovery efforts; and the

process for executing a unified recovery effort.

Selection Criteria: Open to everyone 

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Identify each of the nine mission areas and their core functions 

Identify which public sector agencies support the nine core mission areas in a given scenario

Identify the practices and capabilities associated with implementation of HSS recovery functions

Outline the process and legal requirements for requesting federal HSS recovery assistance

Describe the key features of a post-disaster impact assessment

Determine the priority needs of a community following a disaster

Outline strategies for coordinating recovery actions across local, state, and federal partners

Identify best practices for coordination and implementation of the HSS RSF

Identify the ways in which the HSS RSF interacts with and supports the other five RSFs

Primary Core Capability: 

Health and Social Services

Mission Area(s): 

Recover

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

Independent Study Program Office

POC Work Phone: 3014471200

POC Work Email: Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-2905

EMI

Health and Social Services Recovery Training IS2905

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 0.375

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.0 Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

Candidates will have ONE YEAR to complete a full exercise package, either full-scale or functional

(no TTX), and present their exercise to a review board of SME’s. This will be conducted virtually,

via VTC, FaceTime or Adobe Connect. Candidates should also include a video highlighting clips of

their exercise being conducted.

Selection Criteria: The participant must have status as a current MEPP Candidate by completing

E0132 and E0133.

ACE: Credit Hours: 1

ACE: Curriculum: Emergency Management

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Submit a full exercise package for review, receive a grade, and complete the program, receiving a

"Master Exercise Practitioner" certificate.

Prerequisite(s): 

E0132: Exercise Foundations, Program Management, Design and Development

E0133: Exercise Conduct, Evaluation and Improvement Planning

Primary Core Capability: 

N/A - Exercises

Mission Area(s): 

Common

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

Course Active?: Yes

EMI

Master Exercise Practitioner Capstone Course K0136

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 2.0

Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

This is an intermediate-level course designed to describe the core principles and processes of

HSEEP, its standardized methodology, available resources, and practical skill development, which

will assist in developing an HSEEP consistant exercise program.

Selection Criteria: The target audience for this training are those involved in planning, program

management, design and development, conduct, evaluation, and improvement planning of HSEEP

consistent exercises.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Understand the role of HSEEP in National Preparedness, and how HSEEP exercise principles and

methodology support efforts across the whole community to improve our national capacity to build,

sustain, and deliver core capabilities.

Prerequisite(s): 

IS0120.c: An Introduction to Exercises

Other Prerequisites: 

Recommended: IS0130, Exercise Evaluation and Improvement Planning

Primary Core Capability: 

N/A - Exercises

Mission Area(s): 

Common

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

Course Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-1.a

EMI

Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) Training

Course K0146

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 16.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 1.6 Duration (in Days):

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Course Description: 

This course provides participants an introduction to methods and theories used to develop and

evaluate a training program effectively. Key topics include conducting a Performance and Needs

Analysis, designing and developing courses, and evaluating a training program.

Selection Criteria: The primary audience for this course is composed of individuals assigned to

curriculum design and development duties or positions.

ACE: Level: Upper Division

ACE: Credit Hours: 2

CECs: 12

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe Instructional Design and explain the component parts of the Analysis, Design,

Development, Implementation, and Evaluation (ADDIE) Model and how they relate to each

other.

Analyze performance problems and training needs.

Using the job aids provided, discuss the appropriate interventions.

Explain the components of a Plan of Instruction (POI).

Evaluate POIs.

Identify components of the training development process.

Evaluate course materials.

List the components that make up implementation of training.

Explain the application of effective training evaluation.

Describe how to manage classroom interactions.

Discuss the importance of identifying training liabilities during the ADDIE process.

Primary Core Capability: 

N/A - None

Mission Area(s): 

Common

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

EMI

Introduction to Instructional Design Methods K0610

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 24.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 2.4 Duration (in Days):

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POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

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Course Description: 

This seminar presents information on the fundamental aspects of security and protection concepts

for dams and waterways, and how these can have a substantial impact on the severity of

consequences, or even prevent an incident from occurring entirely.

This seminar provides a foundation for effective security and protection programs and is designed

to be practical and provide adequate support for implementation of learned objectives outside the

classroom.

Selection Criteria: The audience for this course is limited to dam owners, professional staff of dam

safety and security programs, and emergency managers at the Federal, state, local, tribal, and

territorial levels, as well as dam safety, dam security, and incident management personnel from

the private sector.

CECs: 12

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Discuss the purpose of risk assessment methodologies and results.

Identify potential threats to the Dams Sector.

Describe security programs and protective measures applicable to dams, levees, hydropower

plants, and related critical infrastructure.

Describe steps in designing and implementing a crisis management program.

Describe the basic foundation of cybersecurity.

Define risk.

Identify threat, vulnerability, and consequence as elements of risk.

Discuss the purpose of risk assessment results.

Describe techniques and references for enhancing security awareness for individuals and

organizations.

Describe the characteristics of the Incident Command System.

Describe available tools for designing and conducting activities.

Primary Core Capability: 

Risk and Disaster Resilience Assessment

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Risk Management for Protection Programs and Activities

Mission Area(s): 

Common

Discipline(s): 

EMI

Dam Security and Protection Technical Seminar L0260

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident Duration (in Hours): 12.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 1.2 Duration (in Days): 2.0

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Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

Course Active?: Yes

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Course Description: 

This course provides dam owners, emergency managers, and other relevant stakeholders with

information needed to define and estimate consequences for dam failure scenarios. The course

will provide participants with an overview and description of current consequence estimation

methodologies, including information on the technical capability and resource requirements for

each.

The course will highlight the importance of defining dam failure scenarios and assessing

consequences through the presentation of case studies. The full range of social, institutional, and

environmental consequences will be addressed during the course, including focus on direct and

indirect economic consequences and loss-of-life estimation. Specific instructions and detailed

examples for computing economic and loss-of-life consequences will be provided for some of the

more commonly used procedures and methodologies. Participants will be provided with the

concepts of how consequence assessment is an important part of risk management strategies,

how to establish initial priorities using consequence data, and how consequence estimation plays

an important role in emergency preparedness efforts.

Selection Criteria: The audience for this course is limited to dam owners, professional staff of dam

safety and security programs, and emergency managers at the Federal, state, local, tribal, and

territorial levels, as well as dam safety, dam security, and incident management personnel from

the private sector.

ACE: Level: Vocational Certificate

ACE: Credit Hours: 4

CECs: 12

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe how potential consequences can be estimated.

Describe the potential economic consequences of dam failure.

Assess other consequences of dam failure, including social, institutional, and environmental

consequences and identify other costs or benefit losses of dam failure and how they may affect

a community.

State the difference between a consequence assessment and risk assessment.

Explain how GIS can be used to estimate the number and value of structures that might be

damaged, and to estimate the population at risk of being affected by dam failure as well as

populations that may need assistance should evacuation be mandated.

Identify factors that affect the decision to evacuate.

Analyze a scenario to determine potential consequences of dam failure.

Recognize the skills to develop an overall assessment of the potential consequences of dam

failure.

EMI

Consequences of Dam Failure L0261

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident Duration (in Hours): 16.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 1.6 Duration (in Days): 2.0

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Understand how consequence assessment is used in managing risk.

Identify the role that consequence estimates play in emergency preparedness.

Identify, describe, and employ various methods that can be used to estimate potential loss of

life associated with a dam failure.

Describe the various methods that can be used to estimate direct and indirect economic

consequences of dam failure.

Assess social impacts of dam failure on the community, impacts of dam failure on community

institutions, and impacts of dam failure on the environment.

Primary Core Capability: 

N/A - Training and Education

Mission Area(s): 

Common

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

Course Active?: Yes

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Course Description: 

This 1-day course is an introduction to the National Hurricane Center’s (NHC’s) forecast

procedures and products and the National Hurricane Program’s tools for how to incorporate them

into planning and response. Topics include hurricane hazards, how forecasters use model

guidance, readiness checklists, decision aids, and evacuation planning.

Selection Criteria: Local emergency staff from coastal state/communities that are involved in the

hurricane decision-making process

CECs: 7

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe the NHC forecast process and products.

Explain the uncertainty of NHC forecasts that must be considered in emergency management

decision-making.

Explain how to use NHC storm surge information.

Explain the components of the Hurricane Evacuation Studies and how to plan for the threat.

Identify the resources available for evacuation decision-making.

Primary Core Capability: 

Planning

Mission Area(s): 

Protect

Respond

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

Course Active?: Yes

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Hurricane Readiness L0311

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident Duration (in Hours): 7.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.7 Duration (in Days): 1.0

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Course Description: 

This course, conducted onsite at state locations, instructs state and local emergency

managers/planners on how to plan for and make decisions to implement and execute protective

actions from hurricanes, particularly hurricane evacuations.

Participants receive comprehensive instruction from National Hurricane Center (NHC) Specialists

on how to use hurricane forecasts and other NHC products to determine who and when they must

evacuate from various types of approaching hurricanes. This includes how to interpret and use the

Sea, Lake, and Overland Surge from Hurricanes numerical storm surge model to perform the

hurricane hazard analysis of their coastal jurisdiction. The course then provides instruction from

FEMA and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Specialists on using data from their state and local

Hurricane Evacuation Studies (HES) to formulate local evacuation plans. In addition, the course

provides hands-on instruction on the use of the HURREVAC computer software decision-support

tool for determining the optimum timing of their evacuation decisions and evacuation orders.

The course includes a demonstration of how the NHC Specialists track and forecast hurricanes

and their potential impacts. The final course activity is a hurricane exercise to practice the tools

and techniques presented in the course.

Selection Criteria: The state sponsoring the training selects the attendees that represent the target

audience.

CECs: 12

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe the NHC forecast process and products.

Describe the uncertainties of NHC forecasts that must be considered in emergency

management decision-making.

Describe how to use NHC storm surge information.

Explain the components of HES and how to plan for the threat.

Identify the resources available for evacuation decision-making.

Prerequisite(s): 

IS0324.a: Community Hurricane Preparedness 

Primary Core Capability: 

Planning

Mission Area(s): 

Protect

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Hurricane Preparedness for Decision-Makers-State Specific L0320

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident Duration (in Hours): 21.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 2.1 Duration (in Days): 3.0

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Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

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Course Description: 

This course, held at the National Hurricane Center (NHC) in Miami, Florida, instructs emergency

managers on how to plan for and make decisions to implement and execute protective actions

from hurricanes, particularly hurricane evacuations.

Participants receive comprehensive instruction from NHC Specialists on how to use hurricane

forecasts and other NHC products to determine who and when they must evacuate from various

types of approaching hurricanes. This includes how to interpret and use the Sea, Lake, and

Overland Surge from Hurricanes (SLOSH) numerical storm surge model to perform the hurricane

Hazard Analysis of their coastal jurisdiction.

The course then provides instruction from FEMA and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Specialists on

using data from their state and local Hurricane Evacuation Studies (HES) to formulate local

evacuation plans. In addition, the course provides hands-on instruction on the use of the

HURREVAC computer software decision-support tool for determining the optimum timing of their

evacuation decisions and evacuation orders.

The course includes a behind-the-scenes tour of the NHC and a demonstration of how the NHC

Specialists track and forecast hurricanes and their potential impacts. The final course activity is a

hurricane exercise to practice the tools and techniques presented in the course.

Selection Criteria: The course is designed for:

State and coastal local emergency managers that have hurricane evacuation decision-making

authority.

Elected officials that have hurricane evacuation decision-making authority.

Hurricane evacuation planners and operations officers who have direct responsibilities for

evacuation decision-making during a hurricane.

Participants will be selected based on their jurisdiction and responsibilities. To participate, all

applicants must serve coastal communities. Applications from inland communities will not be

accepted.

CECs: 12

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe various hurricane hazards including storm surge.

Describe the NHC forecast process.

Describe the impact of forecast uncertainties on emergency management decision-making.

Describe the components of HES and how HES can be used to improve hurricane threat

planning.

List the available resources and real-time products for evacuation decision-making.

During a hurricane simulation exercise, use HURREVAC and SLOSH and other knowledge

learned during the course to make decisions to different scenarios.

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Hurricane Preparedness for Decision-Makers L0324

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident Duration (in Hours): 26.5

Continuing Education Units: General: 2.7 Duration (in Days): 4.5

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Prerequisite(s): 

IS0324.a: Community Hurricane Preparedness 

Other Prerequisites: 

Recommended: Participation in Webinars in HURREVAC/HVX

Primary Core Capability: 

Operational Coordination

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Public Information and Warning

Mission Area(s): 

Protect

Respond

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

Course Active?: Yes

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Course Description: 

This 3-day course provides institutions of higher education with the knowledge and planning

strategies to better protect lives, property, and operations within the context of comprehensive

emergency management by using the Incident Command System to develop and implement an

Emergency Operations Plan (EOP).

Selection Criteria: Individuals that are part of an emergency management team at institutions of

higher education and their disaster partners. Positions may include community first responders,

law enforcement/SRO, fire/emergency medical services (EMS)/public health, office of emergency

management college/university officials, college administrator (president, vice president, provost,

dean, etc.), office of emergency management/planning official, risk manager, public information

officer, security officer, environmental safety officer, or public safety chief, office of facilities

management official, food/dining services director, health services or counseling services

representative or psychologist, faculty representative, student affairs representative

CECs: 12

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Recognize the importance of an emergency plan that meets the unique needs of an institution

of higher education.

Identify hazards that present risks for institutions of higher education and the impact of those

hazards.

Identify the process and benefits of conducting a risk assessment.

Identify the benefits of an effective Emergency Operations Center.

Create a partnership with stakeholders.

Identify and assemble a planning team.

Develop or revise a multi-hazard EOP.

Develop and implement a strategy for training and testing the EOP.

Engage the academic community in the essential elements of emergency planning.

Other Prerequisites: 

Recommended: IS0775, Emergency Operations Center Management and Operations

Primary Core Capability: 

Planning

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Operational Coordination

Mission Area(s): 

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Multi-Hazard Emergency Management for Higher Education L0363

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident Duration (in Hours): 21.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 2.1 Duration (in Days): 3.0

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Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

Course Active?: Yes

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Course Description: 

This 2-day course provides tribal representatives with an understanding of how to develop and

implement a Continuity of Operations Program to ensure continuity of community essential

functions across a wide range of emergencies and events. Topics include legal basis for

continuity, continuity planning, determining essential functions, vital records management, and

pandemic flu implications for continuity operations.

Selection Criteria: The primary audience is tribal leaders, tribal emergency managers, and tribal

community response personnel. This course is only offered as an offsite delivery. Delivery must be

requested through the EMI Preparedness Branch.

ACE: Level: Upper Division

ACE: Credit Hours: 1

CECs: 12

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain the process for and benefits of completing an in-depth risk analysis.

Describe the essential functions required for a viable continuity capability.

Describe the continuity planning model.

Apply the continuity planning model to their tribal continuity requirements.

Other Prerequisites: 

Recommended: E0580, Emergency Management Framework for Tribal Governments; IS 0546.a,

Continuity of Operations Awareness; or IS0547.a, Introduction to Continuity of Operations

Primary Core Capability: 

Planning

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Operational Coordination

Mission Area(s): 

Prevent

Protect

Respond

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

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Continuity of Operations for Tribal Governments L0552

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident Duration (in Hours): 12.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 1.2 Duration (in Days): 2.0

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Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

Course Active?: Yes

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Course Description: 

This 4-hour course will provide elected and appointed tribal officials with the knowledge and skills

necessary to prepare their communities to respond to and recover from incidents and help tribal

leaders understand how effective emergency management can improve the sustainability of their

tribal community and better protect tribal citizens, lands, culture, and sovereignty.

Selection Criteria: Tribal elected officials; tribal council members; tribal chairs, presidents,

governors, principal chiefs, and appointed officials

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe the role that tribal leaders play in ensuring the safety and security of tribal members

and others on tribal land.

Define the legal and financial responsibilities that tribal leaders have for emergency

management.

Describe the relationships among Federal, state, local, and tribal governments for overall

emergency preparedness.

Explain the relationship between emergency management and operations.

Primary Core Capability: 

Operational Coordination

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Recover

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

Course Active?: Yes

EMI

Emergency Management Overview for Tribal Leaders L0583

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident Duration (in Hours): 4.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 0.4 Duration (in Days): 0.5

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Course Description: 

This is a shortened version of E/L0291 Community Dam Safety, Preparedness and Mitigation. It is

about how Dam Safety is not just the responsibility of the owner and operator of the dam. The best

way to reduce, mitigate, or eliminate the risks of flooding resulting from normal dam operations

and dam failure is for the entire community to work together to reduce the effects of a potential

dam failure by increasing preparedness, reducing potential consequences, improving

communications, and land use planning.

This two-day course will teach dam owners; emergency service providers; emergency planners

and managers; land use and transportation planners; community leaders; and other members of

the community to work together through upfront planning to reduce the risks and mitigate the

consequences resulting from a dam failure, and to recover more effectively in the event of a

failure.

Selection Criteria: This two-day course is designed for stakeholders in communities that could be

affected by a dam breach or failure. Applicants should have experience in one or more of the

following areas: dam ownership, dam operations, emergency action planning, emergency

response, land use planning, or transportation planning.

ACE: Level: Vocational Certificate

ACE: Credit Hours: 4

CECs: 12

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Identify the steps necessary for an effective Dam Safety Emergency Action Planning process.

Identify the key stakeholders, their roles and responsibilities in contributing to effective Dam

Safety Emergency Action Planning, and community resilience to dam flood risk. (Key

stakeholders include but may not be limited to dam owners, dam safety officials, emergency

managers, first responders, local officials, land use professionals, and planners.)

Recognize the importance of the National Incident Management System on and its role within

Dam Safety Emergency Action Planning, Response Planning, and Recovery Planning.

Recognize the importance that effective monitoring and emergency level determination have on

local emergency response activities.

Identify tools and resources commonly available to the local dam safety community, emergency

management community, and local government officials to identify populations and critical

infrastructure and resources at risk from dam-related flooding.

Recognize how information from dam inundation studies and dam risk assessments is used to

identify populations and critical infrastructure at risk from dam-related flooding as well as to

inform evacuation planning, shelter-in-place strategies, and response and recovery planning

efforts.

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2-Day Community Dam Safety Preparedness and Mitigation Course L2455

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident Duration (in Hours): 16.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 1.6 Duration (in Days): 2.0

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Develop an evacuation plan based on information drawn from dam inundation studies and dam

risk assessments.

Recognize the importance of effective dam safety tabletop and functional Emergency Action

Plan activities.

Primary Core Capability: 

Community Resilience

Secondary Core Capability(s): 

Infrastructure Systems

Long-term Vulnerability Reduction

Public Information and Warning

Risk and Disaster Resilience Assessment

Mission Area(s): 

Protect

Respond

Recover

Mitigation

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

Course Active?: Yes

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Course Description: 

This seminar-style course offers a whole government/community perspective for

disaster/humanitarian relief logistics. The course is 41⁄2 academic days long and is unclassified (no

security clearance required). The Interagency Logistics (IL) Seminar focuses on national- and

international-level logistics operations by providing military and civilian stakeholders with insights

into interagency logistics planning and execution.

The objectives of the course are accomplished through the use of dynamic lectures provided by

experts in the field of disaster operations and logistics with threaded discussions that are

interspersed with mini and culminating case study activities. Current policy, doctrine, theory, and

processes are addressed.

The IL Seminar provides participants with the opportunity to develop and define the authorities,

attributes, needs, and perspectives of a National Logistics Coordinator as described in Emergency

Support Function (ESF) #7, Logistics Management and Resource Support, of the National

Response Framework (NRF). Additionally, this course provides insights and explores potential

solutions necessary to manage logistics at the strategic, operational, and tactical levels during a

national disaster/incident.

The course includes a number of guest lecturers from DHS/FEMA, Department of Defense (DOD),

General Services Administration, states, non-governmental organizations, private sector, and

other Federal departments and agencies. All material is non-testable. Participants will be granted

access to the Interagency Logistics Portal for presentations and other relevant course material.

Selection Criteria: Participants should be mid-to-senior-level logistics managers from organizations

such as DHS, FEMA, and the Military services (Active, Guard, Reserve). Military officers (O-4

through O-6), warrant officers (W-3 through W-5), senior non-commissioned officers (E-8 through

E-9), or DOD civilians (GS-12 through GS-15 or equivalent) assigned to, or en route to, a position

requiring Interagency logistics knowledge. Civilians from non-governmental and volunteer

agencies are invited to attend. International Logistics Exchange Officers assigned to a U.S. joint

level or multi-national staff billet are eligible to attend. All others not falling into one of the above

categories by either rank or duties, but feel they may benefit from this course, may attend pending

approval.

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Recognize logistics planning considerations of FEMA all-hazards and DOD Support of Civil

Authorities (DSCA) missions.

Prerequisite(s): 

IS0800.c: National Response Framework, An Introduction

EMI

Basic Interagency Logistics Seminar/Logstic Center Tour L8540

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Mobile/Non-Resident Duration (in Hours): 30.0

Continuing Education Units: General: 3.0 Duration (in Days): 4.5

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Other Prerequisites: 

Recommended: Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA Phase I/USARMYNORTH web site);

ESF #7 Annex/FEMA EMI Action: FEMA/Link on Portal DSCA 31⁄2-Day Course (EMI/Various

locations CONUS and Hawaii Army Logistics University; Joint Logistics Course, Fort Lee, Virginia;

Joint Humanitarian Ops Course (2-Day)/USAID, Alexandria, Virginia

Primary Core Capability: 

Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Recover

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx

Course Active?: Yes

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Course Description: 

The VTTX involves key personnel discussing simulated scenarios in an informal setting, and can

be used to assess plans, policies, training, and procedures. The VTTX differs from other tabletop

exercises in that it will be conducted using Video-Teleconference (VTC) technology (not a web

based program), and is intended to provide an opportunity for responders across the Nation to

simultaneously participate in a hazard-specific facilitated discussion. Lead facilitation for the

exercise will be coordinated by EMI, with local facilitation provided by the participating agency.

This format allows the common delivery of exercise materials, scenarios, modules, and discussion

questions among those participating in the exercise.

Selection Criteria: Emergency management jurisdiction, organization, or agency

Course Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Effectively conduct all-hazards emergency response and recovery.

Better coordinate response operations with counterparts from Federal agencies, state

governments, local governments, private sector organizations, and non-governmental agencies.

Share real-time disaster-related preparation, response, and recovery solutions with other

participants/locations.

Other Prerequisites: 

Recommended: ICS 100

Primary Core Capability: 

Planning

Mission Area(s): 

Respond

Recover

Discipline(s): 

Emergency Management

Course POC: 

NETC Admissions

POC Work Phone: 301-447-1035

POC Work Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Course Schedule: 

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Virtual Tabletop Exercise V0001

Training Provider: Emergency Management Institute Course Level: N/A

Delivery Type(s): Online/Distance Learning Duration (in Hours): 4.0

Duration (in Days):

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Course Active?: Yes

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