Emergency Management Institute

Fiscal Year 2015

Training Catalog

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Welcome to the emergency management InstItute 

The mission of the Emergency Management Institute (EMI) is to “Support the Department of 

Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA’s) goals by improving the competencies 

of U.S. officials at all levels of Government to prevent, prepare for, respond to, recover from, and mitigate the potential 

effects of all types of disasters and emergencies on the American people.” 

Located on the campus of the National Emergency Training Center in Emmitsburg, Maryland, 

the Emergency Management Institute (EMI) is the emergency management community’s 

flagship training institution. EMI provides training to Federal, state, local, tribal, volunteer, 

public, and private sector officials to strengthen emergency management core competencies for professional, career-long training. EMI trains more than two million students 

annually. Training delivery systems include: residential onsite training; offsite delivery in 

partnership with emergency management training systems, colleges, and universities; and 

technology-based mediums to conduct individual training courses for emergency management personnel across the Nation. 

The instruction is based upon the principles of Emergency Management and instructional 

systems design, which create a framework within whole communities to reduce vulnerability to hazards and to cope with disasters. EMI develops courses and implements training 

delivery systems to include residential onsite training; offsite delivery in partnership with 

Emergency Management training systems, colleges, and universities; and technology-based 

mediums to conduct individual training courses for Emergency Management and Response 

personnel across the Nation. 

Tony Russell, CEM 

Superintendent 

Emergency Management Institute 
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Table of Contents
 

Curriculum Directory by Key Training Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iv
 

Emergency Management Institute (EMI) Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
 

FEMA History........................................................................... 1
 

Statutory Authority....................................................................... 2
 

Executive Order 12127 .................................................................... 2
 

A New Mission: Homeland Security .......................................................... 2
 

EMI History ............................................................................ 3
 

Present Day............................................................................. 3
 

Accreditations and Credit for EMI Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
 

American Council on Education (ACE) Credit Recommendations .................................... 5
 

International Association for Continuing Education and Training .................................... 5
 

Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Granted.................................................... 5
 

Continuing Education Credits (CECs) ......................................................... 6
 

College Credit for Independent Study Courses .................................................. 6
 

Military Retirement Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
 

Outline of Catalog and Course Coding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
 

Resident Courses (E, L, B, S, V, K Codes) ...................................................... 7
 

FEMA Qualification System .............................................................. 7
 

State/Local/Tribal Field Courses (G Code) ..................................................... 8
 

Independent Study Courses (IS Code)......................................................... 8
 

Program Eligibility .................................................................... 8
 

How to Get Started .................................................................... 8
 

Submitting Your Test................................................................... 8
 

Earn College Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
 

Continuing Education Units (CEUs)........................................................ 9
 

Active and Reserve Members of the Military . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
 

National Emergency Training Center (NETC), Home of the Emergency Management Institute . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
 

The NETC Learning Resource Center (LRC) ....................................................11
 

The Campus ............................................................................11
 

Map of Campus...................................................................... 12
 

Description of Buildings ............................................................... 13
 

The National Civil Defense/Emergency Management Monument ................................ 14
 

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
 

Eligibility ............................................................................. 15
 

Application Procedures................................................................... 15
 

Enrollment for EMI Courses ............................................................... 16
 

Attendance/Substitution/Cancellation........................................................ 16
 

Transcripts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
 

Dress Code ............................................................................ 16
 

Costs/Stipends/Reimbursements ........................................................... 16
 

Travel Planning......................................................................... 17
 

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NETC Campus Information ............................................................... 17
 

Lodging............................................................................ 17
 

Food Service ........................................................................ 17
 

Security............................................................................ 18
 

Firearms ........................................................................... 18
 

Alcoholic Beverages................................................................... 18
 

Registration......................................................................... 18
 

Transportation and Parking ............................................................. 18
 

Directions to NETC ................................................................... 18
 

Foreign Applicants.................................................................... 20
 

Web Addresses ......................................................................... 20
 

EMI Training at the Center for Domestic Preparedness, Anniston, Alabama ........................... 21
 

Smoking ........................................................................... 21
 

Alcohol ............................................................................ 21
 

Weapons ........................................................................... 21
 

Lodging............................................................................ 21
 

Meals ............................................................................. 21
 

Dress Code ......................................................................... 21
 

Security............................................................................ 21
 

Fitness Facilities...................................................................... 21
 

Banking Facilities .................................................................... 22
 

Travel ............................................................................. 22
 

General Directions to Center for Domestic Preparedness/Noble Training Facility .................... 22
 

Emergency Management Professional Program (EMPP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
 

National Emergency Management Basic Academy............................................... 25
 

Target Audience...................................................................... 25
 

Classroom Course Requirements ......................................................... 26
 

Prerequisites ........................................................................ 26
 

National Emergency Management Leaders Academy............................................. 26
 

Target Audience...................................................................... 26
 

Classroom Requirements............................................................... 26
 

Program Prerequisites ................................................................. 27
 

National Emergency Management Executive Academy ........................................... 27
 

Target Audience...................................................................... 27
 

Classroom Requirements............................................................... 27
 

Selection Criteria ..................................................................... 27
 

Specialized and Technical Training Programs.................................................. 28
 

Level I, Professional Continuity Practitioner Program ......................................... 28
 

Level II, Master Continuity Practitioner Program............................................. 28
 

Master Exercise Practitioner Program (MEPP) ............................................... 29
 

Master Trainer Program (MTP) .......................................................... 30
 

Hazus Multi-Hazard Program ........................................................... 35
 

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EMI Program Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
 

Higher Education Program ................................................................ 37
 

Integrated Emergency Management Program .................................................. 37
 

Response and Recovery Program ........................................................... 39
 

Incident Command System (ICS) Program .................................................... 39
 

General ICS Instructor Guidelines........................................................... 39
 

National Incident Management System (NIMS) Incident Command System (ICS) 


 All-Hazards Position-Specific Training Program ............................................... 39
 

National Incident Management System (NIMS) Incident Command System (ICS) 


 All-Hazards Position-Specific Train-the-Trainer (TTT) Program ................................... 40
 

Course Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
 

FEMA Regional Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
 

State Training Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
 

Index of Courses and Mission Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
 

Acronyms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
 

Alphabetical Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
 

Resident Course Index .................................................................. 293
 

State-Delivered; Field Courses............................................................. 298
 

Independent Study Courses............................................................... 300
 

Adobe Connect Webinar Courses .......................................................... 304
 

Video Teleconference Courses............................................................. 304
 

Numerical Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
 

General Admissions Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
 

Human Dignity Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
 

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I. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM 

National Emergency Management Academies 

National Emergency Management Basic Academy 

E0101 Foundations of Emergency Management ..............................................43
 

E0102 Science of Disaster ...............................................................45
 

E0103 Planning: Emergency Operations....................................................45
 

E0104 Exercise Design .................................................................46
 

E0105 Public Information and Warning ....................................................46
 

E0110 Foundations Course Train-the-Trainer ................................................47
 

E0111 Train-the-Trainer for E0103–E0105...................................................48
 

National Emergency Management Leaders Academy 

E0451 Leadership I: Overview of Leadership in Emergency Management ...........................97
 

E0452 Leadership II: Application of Personal Leadership in Emergency Management ..................98
 

E0453 Leadership III: Leadership in the Emergency Management Organization ......................98
 

E0454 Leadership IV: Emergency Management Leadership in the Community and Profession ...........99
 

National Emergency Management Executive Academy 

E0680 Emergency Management—A Leadership Challenge ..................................... 115
 

E0682 Emergency Management in the 21st Century .......................................... 116
 

E0684 Integrating Science into Emergency Management Policies and Decisions ..................... 116
 

E0686 Exercising Emergency Management Executive Policy and Decision-Making ................... 117
 

Specialized and Technical Training Programs 

Level I, Professional Continuity Practitioner Program 

E0547 Continuity Exercise Design ....................................................... 103
 

E0548 Continuity of Operations Planning Program Manager Train-the-Trainer Course................ 103
 

E0549 Reconstitution Planning Workshop ................................................. 104
 

E0550 Continuity of Operations Planning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
 

E0553 Resilient Accord Cyber Security Planning Workshop .................................... 105
 

E0554 Determined Accord Workshop..................................................... 105
 

E0556 Guardian Accord Terrorism-Based Planning Workshop .................................. 106
 

E0557 Mission Essential Functions Workshop (Continuity Guidance)............................. 106
 

IS-0100.b Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS-100 ................................. 189
 

IS-0200.b Incident Command System for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents .................. 196
 

IS-0520 Introduction to Continuity of Operations Planning for Pandemic Influenzas .................. 216
 

IS-0522 Exercising Continuity Plans for Pandemics............................................ 216
 

IS-0523 Resilient Accord—Exercising Continuity Plans for Cyber Incidents ......................... 217
 

IS-0524 Continuity of Operations Planner’s Workshop ......................................... 217
 

IS-0525 Guardian Accord Workshop....................................................... 218
 

IS-0526 Mission Essential Functions Workshop............................................... 218
 

IS-0546.a Continuity of Operations Awareness ................................................ 218
 

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IS-0547.a Introduction to Continuity of Operations............................................. 219
 

IS-0548 Continuity of Operations Program Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
 

IS-0700.a National Incident Management System, An Introduction ................................. 222
 

IS-0800.b National Response Framework, An Introduction ....................................... 225
 

L0552 Continuity of Operations for Tribal Governments ...................................... 243
 

Level II, Master Continuity Practitioner Program 

E0141 Instructional Presentation and Evaluation Skills ......................................... 51
 

E0262 Instructional Delivery for Subject Matter Experts ........................................72
 

E0547 Continuity Exercise Design ....................................................... 103
 

E0551 Devolution Planning Workshop Train-the-Trainer ...................................... 104
 

E0553 Resilient Accord Cyber Security Planning Workshop .................................... 105
 

G0265 Instructional Delivery Skills....................................................... 160
 

IS-0240.b Leadership and Influence ......................................................... 199
 

IS-0551 Continuity of Operations Devolution Planning......................................... 219
 

Master Exercise Practitioner Program 

E0132 Discussion-Based Exercise Design and Evaluation........................................50
 

E0133 Operations-Based Exercise Design and Evaluation .......................................50
 

E0136 Master Exercise Practitioner Capstone Course...........................................50
 

G0131 Exercise Evaluation and Improvement Planning ........................................ 156
 

IS-0120.a An Introduction to Exercises ...................................................... 192
 

IS-0130 Exercise Evaluation and Improvement Planning ........................................ 193
 

L0146 Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program Training Course ....................... 240
 

V0001 Virtual Tabletop Exercise—Earthquake............................................... 247
 

V0002 Virtual Tabletop Exercise—Winter Storm............................................. 247
 

V0005 Virtual Tabletop Exercise—Tornado ................................................. 248
 

V0006 Virtual Tabletop Exercise—Wildland Fire............................................. 248
 

V0007 Virtual Tabletop Exercise—Flood ................................................... 248
 

V0008 Virtual Tabletop Exercise—Rail Hazmat.............................................. 249
 

V0009 Virtual Tabletop Exercise—Hurricane ............................................... 249
 

Master Trainer Program 

Basic Instructor Certificate 

E0141 Instructional Presentation and Evaluation Skills ......................................... 51
 

E0262 Instructional Delivery for Subject Matter Experts ........................................72
 

IS-0242.b Effective Communication......................................................... 199
 

Basic Instructional Design Certificate 

E0610 Introduction to Instructional Design Methods ......................................... 111
 

IS-0242.b Effective Communication......................................................... 199
 

Instructor Certificate 

E0611 Instructing and Facilitating in the Classroom and Online................................. 111
 

E0612 Managing Courses and Classrooms ................................................. 112
 

IS-0619 Research in Training and Education ................................................. 221
 

IS-0901 Section 508 Awareness Course ..................................................... 233
 
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Instructional Design Certificate 

E0614 Analysis and Design of Training.................................................... 112
 

E0615 Development and Evaluation of Training ............................................. 113
 

IS-0613 Technical Writing .............................................................. 221
 

IS-0619 Research in Training and Education ................................................. 221
 

IS-0901 Section 508 Awareness Course ..................................................... 233
 

Training Management Certificate 

E0616 Training Program Management .................................................... 113
 

E0617 Training Project Management ..................................................... 114
 

IS-0240.b Leadership and Influence ......................................................... 199
 

IS-0241.b Decision-Making and Problem-Solving .............................................. 199
 

IS-0619 Research in Training and Education ................................................. 221
 

IS-0901 Section 508 Awareness Course ..................................................... 233
 

Executive Training Management Certificate 

E0618 Strategic Issues in Training Management ............................................. 114
 

IS-0240.b Leadership and Influence ......................................................... 199
 

IS-0241.b Decision-Making and Problem-Solving .............................................. 199
 

IS-0901 Section 508 Awareness Course ..................................................... 233
 

II.EMI PROGRAM AREAS 

Building Science 

Resident Courses 

E0273 Managing Floodplain Development through the National Flood Insurance Program .............73
 

E0276 Benefit-Cost Analysis: Entry-Level ................................................... 74
 

E0278 National Flood Insurance Program/Community Rating System ............................. 75
 

E0279 Retrofitting Flood-Prone Residential Buildings.......................................... 75
 

E0284 Advanced Floodplain Management Concepts III .........................................77
 

E0312 Fundamentals of Building Science ...................................................82
 

E0386 Residential Coastal Construction ....................................................90
 

State/Local/Tribal Field-Delivered Courses 

G0277 Residential Coastal Construction ................................................... 162
 

G0279 Retrofitting Flood-Prone Residential Buildings......................................... 162
 

G0436 Tremor Troops: A Teacher’s Package for K–6 .......................................... 176
 

G0439 Seismic Sleuths: A Teacher’s Package on Earthquakes 7–12 ................................ 177
 

Independent Study Courses 

IS-0156 Building Design for Homeland Security for Continuity of Operations ....................... 193
 

IS-0276 Benefit-Cost Analysis Fundamentals................................................. 203
 

IS-0279 Engineering Principles and Practices for Retrofitting Flood-Prone Residential Structures .........204
 

IS-0280 Engineering Principles and Practices for Retrofitting Flood-Prone Residential 


 Structures, FEMA Publication 259, 3rd Edition........................................204
 

IS-0284 Using the Substantial Damage Estimator 2.0 Tool.......................................204
 

IS-0325 Earthquake Basics: Science, Risk, and Mitigation ....................................... 209
 
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IS-0386.a Introduction to Residential Coastal Construction ....................................... 212
 

IS-0395 FEMA Risk Assessment Database ................................................... 214
 

Adobe Connect Webinar Course 

K0276 Benefit-Cost Analysis: Entry Level .................................................. 238
 

Citizen Preparedness 

Resident Courses 

E0131 Exercise Evaluation and Improvement Planning .........................................49
 

E0197 Integrating Access and Functional Needs into Emergency Planning .......................... 61
 

E0361 Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for Schools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
 

E0362 Train-the-Trainer for G0364, Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for Schools ...................87
 

E0364 Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for Schools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
 

E0366 Planning for the Needs of Children in Disasters.........................................88
 

E0390 Integrating Emergency Management Education into Your Institution ......................... 91
 

E0427 Community Emergency Response Team Program Manager ................................95
 

E0428 Community Emergency Response Team Train-the-Trainer.................................95
 

E0905 IEMC/Hurricane: Preparedness and Response ......................................... 138
 

E0910 IEMC/Earthquake: Preparedness and Response ........................................ 138
 

E0922 IEMC/Planned Events............................................................ 139
 

E0952 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Public Information Officer Course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
 

State/Local/Tribal Field-Delivered Courses 

G0191 Emergency Operations Center/Incident Command System Interface ........................ 157
 

G0251 WEM Amateur Radio Resources.................................................... 160
 

G0270.3 Expedient Flood Training......................................................... 160
 

G0272 Warning Coordination........................................................... 161
 

G0311 Hazardous Materials Contingency Planning ........................................... 170
 

G0358 Evacuation and Re-Entry Planning Course ............................................ 171
 

G0364 Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for Schools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
 

G0365 WEM: Partnerships for Creating and Maintaining Spotter Groups .......................... 172
 

G0366 Planning for the Needs of Children in Disasters........................................ 172
 

G0427 Community Emergency Response Team Program Manager ............................... 175
 

G0428 Community Emergency Response Team Train-the-Trainer................................ 175
 

G0434.a Earthquake Safety for Schools...................................................... 176
 

G0556 Local Damage Assessment ........................................................ 178
 

G0557 Rapid Needs Assessment ......................................................... 178
 

G0775 Emergency Operations Center Management and Operations .............................. 179
 

Independent Study Courses 

IS-0001.a Emergency Manager: An Orientation to the Position .................................... 179
 

IS-0005.a An Introduction to Hazardous Materials ............................................. 180
 

IS-0010.a Animals in Disasters: Awareness and Preparedness...................................... 180
 

IS-0015.b Special Events Contingency Planning for Public Safety Agencies............................ 181
 

IS-0022 Are You Ready? An In-Depth Guide to Citizen Preparedness............................... 182
 

IS-0036 Multi-Hazard Planning for Childcare ................................................ 186
 

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IS-0056 Hazardous Materials Contingency Planning ........................................... 188
 

IS-0111.a Livestock in Disasters............................................................ 192
 

IS-0230.d Fundamentals of Emergency Management ............................................ 198
 

IS-0247.a Integrated Public Alert and Warning System .......................................... 201
 

IS-0248 Integrated Public Alert and Warning System for the American Public........................ 201
 

IS-0251 Integrated Public Alert and Warning System for Alerting Authorities ........................ 202
 

IS-0271.a Anticipating Hazardous Weather and Community Risk, 2nd Edition ........................ 203
 

IS-0315 Community Emergency Response Team Supplemental Training: The Incident 


Command System ............................................................. 207
 

IS-0317 Introduction to Community Emergency Response Team ................................. 207
 

IS-0326 Community Tsunami Preparedness ................................................. 209
 

IS-0340 Hazardous Materials Prevention.................................................... 210
 

IS-0346 An Orientation to Hazardous Materials for Medical Personnel ............................. 210
 

IS-0360 Preparing for Mass Casualty Incidents: A Guide for Schools, Higher Education, 


and Houses of Worship ......................................................... 210
 

IS-0362.a Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for Schools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
 

IS-0366.a Planning for the Needs of Children in Disasters........................................ 211
 

IS-0394.a Protecting Your Home or Small Business from Disaster .................................. 213
 

IS-0450 Emergency Preparedness for Federal Employees........................................ 215
 

IS-0450.NC Emergency Preparedness for Federal Employees in the National Capital Region ................ 215
 

IS-0559 Local Damage Assessment ........................................................ 220
 

IS-0720 An Introduction to the National Emergency Technology Guard ............................ 224
 

IS-0775 Emergency Operations Center Management and Operations .............................. 224
 

IS-0906 Workplace Security Awareness..................................................... 233
 

IS-0907 Active Shooter: What You Can Do ..................................................234
 

IS-0909 Community Preparedness: Implementing Simple Activities for Everyone .....................234
 

Continuity of Operations 

Resident Courses 

E0547 Continuity Exercise Design ....................................................... 103
 

E0548 Continuity of Operations Planning Program Manager Train-the-Trainer Course................ 103
 

E0549 Reconstitution Planning Workshop ................................................. 104
 

E0550 Continuity of Operations Planning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
 

E0551 Devolution Planning Workshop Train-the-Trainer ...................................... 104
 

E0553 Resilient Accord Cyber Security Planning Workshop .................................... 105
 

E0554 Determined Accord Workshop..................................................... 105
 

E0556 Guardian Accord Terrorism-Based Planning Workshop .................................. 106
 

E0557 Mission Essential Functions Workshop (Continuity Guidance)............................. 106
 

E0905 IEMC/Hurricane: Preparedness and Response ......................................... 138
 

E0910 IEMC/Earthquake: Preparedness and Response ........................................ 138
 

E0922 IEMC/Planned Events............................................................ 139
 

E0954 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Safety Officer Course........................................... 144
 

State/Local/Tribal Field-Delivered Courses 

G0548 Continuity of Operations Managers Training Course .................................... 178
 

G0775 Emergency Operations Center Management and Operations .............................. 179
 
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Independent Study Courses 

IS-0247.a Integrated Public Alert and Warning System .......................................... 201
 

IS-0251 Integrated Public Alert and Warning System for Alerting Authorities ........................ 202
 

IS-0520 Introduction to Continuity of Operations Planning for Pandemic Influenzas .................. 216
 

IS-0522 Exercising Continuity Plans for Pandemics............................................ 216
 

IS-0523 Resilient Accord—Exercising Continuity Plans for Cyber Incidents ......................... 217
 

IS-0524 Continuity of Operations Planner’s Workshop ......................................... 217
 

IS-0525 Guardian Accord Workshop....................................................... 218
 

IS-0526 Mission Essential Functions Workshop............................................... 218
 

IS-0546.a Continuity of Operations Awareness ................................................ 218
 

IS-0547.a Introduction to Continuity of Operations............................................. 219
 

IS-0548 Continuity of Operations Program Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
 

IS-0551 Continuity of Operations Devolution Planning......................................... 219
 

IS-0706 National Incident Management System Intrastate Mutual Aid— An Introduction ............... 223
 

Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience 

Independent Study Courses 

Foundational Courses 

IS-0821.a Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources Support Annex................................. 229
 

IS-0860.b The National Infrastructure Protection Plan, An Introduction .............................230
 

IS-0913.a Critical Infrastructure Protection: Achieving Results through Partnership and Collaboration ...... 235
 

IS-0921.a Implementing Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience and Critical 


Infrastructure Security and Resilience Toolkit ........................................ 236
 

Security Awareness Courses 

IS-0906 Workplace Security Awareness..................................................... 233
 

IS-0907 Active Shooter: What You Can Do ..................................................234
 

IS-0912 Retail Security Awareness: Understanding the Hidden Hazards ............................ 235
 

IS-0914 Surveillance Awareness: What You Can Do ........................................... 235
 

IS-0915 Protecting Critical Infrastructure Against Insider Threats................................. 236
 

IS-0916 Critical Infrastructure Security: Theft and Diversion–What You Can Do...................... 236
 

Sector-Specific Courses 

IS-0870.a Dams Sector: Crisis Management ................................................... 231
 

IS-0871.a Dams Sector: Security Awareness ................................................... 231
 

IS-0872.a Dams Sector: Protective Measures .................................................. 232
 

IS-0890.a Introduction to the Interagency Security Committee .................................... 232
 

IS-0891 Facility Security Level Determinations for Federal Facilities ............................... 232
 

IS-0892 Physical Security Criteria for Federal Facilities ......................................... 233
 

IS-0893 Facility Security Committees ...................................................... 233
 

Dam Safety 

Resident Courses 

E0260 Dam Security and Protection Technical Seminar ........................................ 71
 

E0261 Consequences of Dam Failure ...................................................... 71
 

E0274 National Dam Safety Program Technical Seminar........................................ 74
 
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E0278 National Flood Insurance Program/Community Rating System ............................. 75
 

E0291 Community Dam Safety, Preparedness and Mitigation ....................................80
 

Independent Study Courses 

IS-0870.a Dams Sector: Crisis Management ................................................... 231 

IS-0871.a Dams Sector: Security Awareness ................................................... 231 

IS-0872.a Dams Sector: Protective Measures .................................................. 232 

Disability Integration 

Resident Courses 

E0197 Integrating Access and Functional Needs into Emergency Planning .......................... 61
 

E0692 FEMA Disability Integration Advisor ................................................ 117
 

E0803 FEMA Disability Integration Advisor Lead ............................................ 133
 

Independent Study Course 

IS-0368 Including People with Disabilities and Others with Access and Functional 

Needs in Disaster Operations ..................................................... 212 

External Affairs–State/Local/Federal 

State/Local/Tribal Field-Delivered Courses 

G0289 Public Information Officer Awareness Training ........................................ 168 

G0290 Basic Public Information Officers Course ............................................. 169 

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

Information Officers ........................................................... 169
 

Independent Study Courses 

IS-0029 Public Information Officer Awareness ............................................... 184
 

IS-0794 External Affairs Program Liaison Function ............................................ 225
 

Floodplain Management 

Resident Courses 

E0194 Advanced Floodplain Management Concepts ...........................................60
 

E0241 Cooperating Technical Partners: Special Topics .........................................67
 

E0273 Managing Floodplain Development through the National Flood Insurance Program .............73
 

E0278 National Flood Insurance Program/Community Rating System ............................. 75
 

E0279 Retrofitting Flood-Prone Residential Buildings .......................................... 75
 

E0282 Advanced Floodplain Management Concepts II ......................................... 76
 

E0284 Advanced Floodplain Management Concepts III .........................................77
 

E0291 Community Dam Safety, Preparedness and Mitigation ....................................80
 

E0312 Fundamentals of Building Science ...................................................82
 

E0386 Residential Coastal Construction ....................................................90
 

L/B0299 Risk MAP Process and Tools ....................................................... 240
 
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G0194 Advanced Floodplain Management Concepts I ......................................... 157
 

G0194.1 Local Floodplain Manager Roles and Responsibilities .................................... 158
 

G0194.2 National Flood Insurance Program Rules and Regulations in Depth ......................... 159
 

G0194.3 Letters of Map Change ........................................................... 159
 

G0194.4 Preparing for Post-Disaster Responsibilities ........................................... 159
 

G0277 Residential Coastal Construction ................................................... 162
 

G0279 Retrofitting Flood-Prone Residential Buildings......................................... 162
 

G0282 Advanced Floodplain Management Concepts II ........................................ 163
 

G0282.1 Higher Standards in Floodplain Management.......................................... 164
 

G0282.2 Manufactured Homes and the National Flood Insurance Program .......................... 164
 

G0282.3 National Flood Insurance Program Flood Insurance Principles............................. 164
 

G0282.4 Hydrology and Hydraulics Concepts ................................................ 165
 

G0284 Advanced Floodplain Management Concepts III ........................................ 165
 

G0284.1 Floodway Standards............................................................. 166
 

G0284.2 Disconnects Between the National Flood Insurance Program Regulations and Insurance ......... 166
 

G0284.3 Common Noncompliance Issues ................................................... 167
 

G0284.4 Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps .................................................. 167
 

G0284.5 Substantial Improvement/Substantial Damage ......................................... 167
 

G0361 Flood Fight Operations........................................................... 171
 

Independent Study Courses 

IS-0276 Benefit-Cost Analysis Fundamentals................................................. 203
 

IS-0279 Engineering Principles and Practices for Retrofitting Flood-Prone Residential Structures .........204
 

IS-0280 Engineering Principles and Practices for Retrofitting Flood-Prone Residential Structures,


 FEMA Publication 259, 3rd Edition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204
 

IS-0284 Using the Substantial Damage Estimator 2.0 Tool.......................................204
 

IS-0386.a Introduction to Residential Coastal Construction ....................................... 212
 

Generalized Emergency Preparedness 

Independent Study Courses 

IS-0800.b National Response Framework, An Introduction ....................................... 225
 

IS-0908 Emergency Management for Senior Officials ..........................................234
 

IS-0910.a Emergency Management Preparedness Fundamentals ................................... 235
 

Hazus Multi-Hazard and GIS 

Resident Courses 

E0170 Hazus Multi-Hazard for Hurricane...................................................55
 

E0172 Hazus Multi-Hazard for Flood ......................................................56
 

E0174 Hazus Multi-Hazard for Earthquake ..................................................56
 

E0176 Hazus Multi-Hazard for Floodplain Managers .......................................... 57
 

E0179 Application of Hazus Multi-Hazard for Disaster Operations ................................ 57
 

E0190 ArcGIS for Emergency Managers ....................................................60
 

E0241 Cooperating Technical Partners: Special Topics .........................................67
 

E0296 Application of Hazus Multi-Hazard for Risk Assessment................................... 81
 

E0313 Basic Hazus Multi-Hazard .........................................................83
 
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E0317 Comprehensive Data Management for Hazus Multi-Hazard ................................83
 

L/B0299 Risk MAP Process and Tools....................................................... 240
 

Independent Study Course 

IS-0922 Applications of Geospatial Information Systems for Emergency Management.................. 236
 

Hurricane Preparedness 

Resident Courses 

E0131 Exercise Evaluation and Improvement Planning .........................................49
 

E0208 State Coordinating Officer .........................................................63
 

E0278 National Flood Insurance Program/Community Rating System ............................. 75
 

E0312 Fundamentals of Building Science ...................................................82
 

E0386 Residential Coastal Construction ....................................................90
 

E0695 FEMA Resources Unit Leader ...................................................... 118
 

E0697 FEMA Planning Section Chief...................................................... 119
 

E0698 FEMA Planning Support Unit Leader ................................................ 119
 

E0773 FEMA Information Specialist ...................................................... 131
 

E0905 IEMC/Hurricane: Preparedness and Response ......................................... 138
 

E0968 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Logistics Section Chief Train-the-Trainer............................ 149
 

L/B0299 Risk MAP Process and Tools....................................................... 240
 

L0310 Hurricane Readiness for Inland Communities ......................................... 240
 

L0311 Hurricane Readiness for Coastal Communities......................................... 241
 

L0320 Hurricane Preparedness for Decision-Makers—State Specific .............................. 241
 

L0324 Hurricane Preparedness for Decision-Makers.......................................... 242
 

L0463 FEMA Incident Workforce Academy—Surge Capacity Force Surge Specialist Training ........... 243
 

State/Local/Tribal Field-Delivered Courses 

G0131 Exercise Evaluation and Improvement Planning ........................................ 156
 

G0277 Residential Coastal Construction ................................................... 162
 

Independent Study Courses 

IS-0280 Engineering Principles and Practices for Retrofitting Flood-Prone Residential 

 Structures, FEMA Publication 259, 3rd Edition........................................204
 

IS-0324.a Community Hurricane Preparedness ................................................ 208
 

IS-0386.a Introduction to Residential Coastal Construction ....................................... 212
 

Incident Command System 

Resident Courses 

E0131 Exercise Evaluation and Improvement Planning .........................................49
 

E0208 State Coordinating Officer .........................................................63
 

E0229 FEMA Documentation Unit ........................................................66
 

E0300 ICS-300: Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents ....................82
 

E0361 Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for Schools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
 

E0400 Advanced Incident Command System for Command and General Staff—Complex Incidents .......92
 

E0431 Understanding the Emergency Management Assistance Compact ............................96
 

E0449 Incident Command System Curricula Train-the-Trainer ...................................96
 
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E0695 FEMA Resources Unit Leader ...................................................... 118
 

E0697 FEMA Planning Section Chief...................................................... 119
 

E0698 FEMA Planning Support Unit Leader ................................................ 119
 

E0773 FEMA Information Specialist ...................................................... 131
 

E0825 FEMA Incident Action Planning .................................................... 134
 

E0827 Geospatial Information System Managers and Unit Leaders ............................... 134
 

E0905 IEMC/Hurricane: Preparedness and Response ......................................... 138
 

E0910 IEMC/Earthquake: Preparedness and Response ........................................ 138
 

E0922 IEMC/Planned Events............................................................ 139
 

E0949 NIMS ICS All-H
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E0950 NIMS ICS All-H
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E0951 NIMS ICS All-H
azards Incident Commander Train-the-Trainer

E0952 NIMS ICS All-H
azards Public Information Officer Course

E0953 NIMS ICS All-H
azards Public Information Officer Train-the-Trainer

E0954 NIMS ICS All-H
azards Safety Officer Course

E0955 NIMS ICS All-Ha
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E0956 NIMS ICS All-Ha
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E0957 NIMS ICS All-Ha
zards Liaison Officer Train-the-Trainer

E0958 NIMS ICS All-Ha
zards Operations Section Chief Course

E0959 NIMS ICS All-Ha
zards Operations Section Chief Train-the-Trainer

E0960 NIMS ICS All-Ha
zards Division/Group Supervisor Course

E0962 NIMS ICS All-Ha
zards Planning Section Chief Course

E0963 NIMS ICS All-Ha
zards Planning Section Chief Train-the-Trainer

E0964 NIMS ICS All-Ha
zards Situation Unit Leader Course

E0965 NIMS ICS All-Ha
zards Resource Unit Leader Course

E0967 NIMS ICS All-Ha
zards Logistics Section Chief Course

E0968 NIMS ICS All-Ha
zards Logistics Section Chief Train-the-Trainer

E0969 NIMS ICS All-Ha
zards Communications Unit Leader

E0970 NIMS ICS All-Ha
zards Supply Unit Leader Course

E0971 NIMS ICS All-Ha
zards Facilities Unit Leader Course

E0973 NIMS ICS All-Ha
zards Finance/Administration Course

E0974 NIMS ICS All-Ha
zards Finance/Administration Train-the-Trainer

E0975 NIMS ICS All-Ha
zards Finance/Administration Unit Leader Course

E0978 NIMS ICS All-Ha
zards Position-Specific: Situation Unit Leader Train-the-Trainer

E0984 NIMS ICS All-Ha
zards Task Force/Strike Team Leader

E0986 Air Support Group Supervisor ..................................................... 155
 

E0987 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Introduction to Air Operations ................................... 155
 

State/Local/Tribal Field-Delivered Courses 

G0131 Exercise Evaluation and Improvement Planning ........................................ 156
 

G0191 Emergency Operations Center/Incident Command System Interface ........................ 157
 

G0300 ICS-300: Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents ................... 170
 

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


 Staff—Complex Incidents ....................................................... 174
 

G0402 Incident Command System Overview for Executives and Senior Officials, ICS-402 ............. 175
 
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Independent Study Courses 

IS-0015.b Special Events Contingency Planning for Public Safety Agencies............................ 181
 

IS-0100.b Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS-100 ................................. 189
 

IS-0100.FDA Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS-100) for Food and Drug Administration ..... 189
 

IS-0100.FWa Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS-100) for Federal Workers................. 189
 

IS-0100.HCb Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS-100) for Healthcare/Hospitals ............. 190
 

IS-0100.HE Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS-100) for Higher Education ................ 190
 

IS-0100.LEb Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS-100) for Law Enforcement................ 190
 

IS-0100.PWb Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS-100) for Public Works ................... 191
 

IS-0100.SCa Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS-100) for Schools ....................... 191
 

IS-0200.b Incident Command System for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents .................. 196
 

IS-0200.HCa Applying the Incident Command System to Healthcare Organizations ....................... 196
 

IS-0201 Forms Used for the Development of the Incident Action Plan.............................. 197
 

IS-0701.a National Incident Management System Multi-Agency Coordination System Course ............. 222
 

IS-0703.a National Incident Management System Resource Management............................. 223
 

IS-0706 National Incident Management System Intrastate Mutual Aid—An Introduction ............... 223
 

Individual Assistance–State 

Resident Courses 

E0354 Crisis Counseling Program (Grants Training) for State Mental Health Authorities ...............86
 

E0357 State Individual Assistance Operations ................................................86
 

State/Local/Tribal Field-Delivered Course 

G0108 Community Mass Care and Emergency Assistance ...................................... 156
 

Independent Study Course 

IS-0403 Introduction to Individual Assistance ................................................ 214
 

Integrated Emergency Management 

Resident Courses 

E0131 Exercise Evaluation and Improvement Planning .........................................49
 

E0143 Advanced Situational Awareness and Common Operating Picture ........................... 51
 

E0287 Voluntary Agency Liaison: Functions and Methods ...................................... 78
 

E0288 Local Volunteer and Donations Management ...........................................79
 

E0289 State Volunteer and Donations Management............................................80
 

E0388 Advanced Public Information Officers Course .......................................... 91
 

E0431 Understanding the Emergency Management Assistance Compact ............................96
 

E0900 IEMC/All-Hazards: Preparedness and Response ........................................ 136
 

E0901 IEMC/All-Hazards: Recovery and Mitigation .......................................... 137
 

E0905 IEMC/Hurricane: Preparedness and Response ......................................... 138
 

E0910 IEMC/Earthquake: Preparedness and Response ........................................ 138
 

E0915 IEMC/Homeland Security: Preparedness and Response .................................. 139
 

E0920 IEMC/Hazardous Materials: Preparedness and Response ................................. 139
 

E0922 IEMC/Planned Events............................................................ 139
 

E0930 IEMC/Community-Specific ....................................................... 140
 

E0947 Emergency Operations Center/Incident Management Team Interface........................ 141
 
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E0948 Situational Awareness and Common Operating Picture .................................. 141
 

E0949 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Position-Specific: Communications Unit Leader Train-the-Trainer......... 142
 

E0950 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Incident Commander Course .................................... 142
 

E0951 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Incident Commander Train-the-Trainer............................. 143
 

E0952 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Public Information Officer Course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
 

E0953 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Public Information Officer Train-the-Trainer......................... 144
 

E0954 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Safety Officer Course........................................... 144
 

E0955 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Safety Officer Train-the-Trainer................................... 145
 

E0956 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Liaison Officer Course.......................................... 145
 

E0957 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Liaison Officer Train-the-Trainer.................................. 145
 

E0958 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Operations Section Chief Course .................................. 146
 

E0959 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Operations Section Chief Train-the-Trainer.......................... 146
 

E0960 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Division/Group Supervisor Course ................................ 147
 

E0962 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Planning Section Chief Course ................................... 147
 

E0963 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Planning Section Chief Train-the-Trainer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
 

E0964 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Situation Unit Leader Course..................................... 148
 

E0965 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Resource Unit Leader Course..................................... 148
 

E0967 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Logistics Section Chief Course.................................... 149
 

E0968 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Logistics Section Chief Train-the-Trainer............................ 149
 

E0969 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Communications Unit Leader .................................... 150
 

E0970 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Supply Unit Leader Course ...................................... 150
 

E0971 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Facilities Unit Leader Course ..................................... 151
 

E0973 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Finance/Administration Course................................... 151
 

E0974 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Finance/Administration Train-the-Trainer........................... 152
 

E0975 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Finance/Administration Unit Leader Course ......................... 152
 

E0978 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Position-Specific: Situation Unit Leader Train-the-Trainer ............... 153
 

E0984 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Task Force/Strike Team Leader ................................... 154
 

E0986 Air Support Group Supervisor ..................................................... 155
 

E0987 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Introduction to Air Operations ................................... 155
 

L0146 Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program Training Course ....................... 240
 

L0945 State IEMC National Response Framework ............................................ 245
 

State/Local/Tribal Field-Delivered Courses 

G0131 Exercise Evaluation and Improvement Planning ........................................ 156
 

G0288 Local Volunteer and Donations Management .......................................... 167
 

Independent Study Courses 

IS-0015.b Special Events Contingency Planning for Public Safety Agencies............................ 181
 

IS-0120.a An Introduction to Exercises ...................................................... 192
 

IS-0130 Exercise Evaluation and Improvement Planning ........................................ 193
 

IS-0144 Telecommunicators Emergency Response Taskforce Basic Course........................... 193
 

IS-0201 Forms Used for the Development of the Incident Action Plan.............................. 197
 

IS-0244.b Developing and Managing Volunteers ...............................................200
 

IS-0288 The Role of Voluntary Organizations in Emergency Management .......................... 205
 

IS-0660 Introduction to Public-Private Partnerships ........................................... 222
 

IS-0662 Improving Preparedness and Resilience through Public-Private Partnerships .................. 222
 

IS-0706 National Incident Management System Intrastate Mutual Aid— An Introduction ............... 223
 
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Video Teleconference Courses 

V0001 Virtual Tabletop Exercise—Earthquake............................................... 247
 

V0002 Virtual Tabletop Exercise—Winter Storm............................................. 247
 

V0003 Virtual Tabletop Exercise—Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and 


Explosives (CBRNE)–Explosive.................................................... 247
 

V0004 Virtual Tabletop Exercise—Highway Hazmat .......................................... 247
 

V0005 Virtual Tabletop Exercise—Tornado ................................................. 248
 

V0006 Virtual Tabletop Exercise—Wildland Fire............................................. 248
 

V0007 Virtual Tabletop Exercise—Flood ................................................... 248
 

V0008 Virtual Tabletop Exercise—Rail Hazmat.............................................. 249
 

V0009 Virtual Tabletop Exercise—Hurricane ............................................... 249
 

V0010 Virtual Tabletop Exercise—Mass Casualty ............................................ 249
 

V0011 Virtual Tabletop Exercise—Fixed Site Hazmat ......................................... 249
 

V0012 Virtual Tabletop Exercise—Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and 


Explosives (CBRNE)–Bio ........................................................ 250
 

V0013 Virtual Tabletop Exercise—Continuity of Operations Focus............................... 250
 

V0014 Virtual Tabletop Exercise—Prison Riot Focus.......................................... 250
 

V0015 Virtual Tabletop Exercise—Cyber Focus.............................................. 251
 

V0016 Virtual Tabletop Exercise—Aircraft Crash Focus........................................ 251
 

V0017 Virtual Tabletop Exercise—Stadium/Arena Scenario Focus................................ 251
 

V0018 Virtual Tabletop Exercise—School Hostage Focus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
 

V0019 Virtual Tabletop Exercise—Radiological Dispersal Device (RDD) Focus ...................... 252
 

V0020 Virtual Tabletop Exercise—High-Rise Fire Focus ....................................... 252
 

V0021 Virtual Tabletop Exercise—Public Health Winter Storm Focus............................. 252
 

V0022 Virtual Tabletop Exercise—Public Health Chemical Focus ................................ 252
 

V0023 Virtual Tabletop Exercise—Public Health Pandemic Flu Focus ............................. 253
 

V0024 Virtual Tabletop Exercise—Public Health Radiological Dispersal Device (RDD) Focus ........... 253
 

Multi-Hazard Mitigation Planning 

Resident Courses 

E0170 Hazus Multi-Hazard for Hurricane...................................................55
 

E0172 Hazus Multi-Hazard for Flood ......................................................56
 

E0174 Hazus Multi-Hazard for Earthquake ..................................................56
 

E0176 Hazus Multi-Hazard for Floodplain Managers .......................................... 57
 

E0179 Application of Hazus Multi-Hazard for Disaster Operations ................................ 57
 

E0190 ArcGIS for Emergency Managers ....................................................60
 

E0194 Advanced Floodplain Management Concepts ...........................................60
 

E0213 Unified Hazard Mitigation Assistance: Application Review and Evaluation .....................64
 

E0214 Unified Hazard Mitigation Assistance: Project Implementation and Closeout ...................65
 

E0273 Managing Floodplain Development through the National Flood Insurance Program .............73
 

E0278 National Flood Insurance Program/Community Rating System ............................. 75
 

E0296 Application of Hazus Multi-Hazard for Risk Assessment................................... 81
 

E0312 Fundamentals of Building Science ...................................................82
 

E0313 Basic Hazus Multi-Hazard .........................................................83
 

E0317 Comprehensive Data Management for Hazus Multi-Hazard ................................83
 

E0366 Planning for the Needs of Children in Disasters.........................................88
 

E0386 Residential Coastal Construction ....................................................90
 
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E0949 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Position-Specific: Communications Unit Leader Train-the-Trainer......... 142
 

E0954 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Safety Officer Course........................................... 144
 

E0956 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Liaison Officer Course.......................................... 145
 

E0957 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Liaison Officer Train-the-Trainer.................................. 145
 

E0958 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Operations Section Chief Course .................................. 146
 

E0959 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Operations Section Chief Train-the-Trainer.......................... 146
 

E0962 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Planning Section Chief Course ................................... 147
 

E0963 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Planning Section Chief Train-the-Trainer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
 

E0964 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Situation Unit Leader Course..................................... 148
 

E0965 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Resource Unit Leader Course..................................... 148
 

E0968 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Logistics Section Chief Train-the-Trainer............................ 149
 

E0969 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Communications Unit Leader .................................... 150
 

E0971 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Facilities Unit Leader Course ..................................... 151
 

E0978 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Position-Specific: Situation Unit Leader Train-the-Trainer ............... 153
 

E0987 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Introduction to Air Operations ................................... 155
 

State/Local/Tribal Field-Delivered Courses 

G0277 Residential Coastal Construction ................................................... 162
 

G0318 Mitigation Planning for Local Governments........................................... 170
 

G0366 Planning for the Needs of Children in Disasters........................................ 172
 

G0393 Mitigation for Emergency Managers................................................. 174
 

Independent Study Courses 

IS-0201 Forms Used for the Development of the Incident Action Plan.............................. 197
 

IS-0212.a Introduction to Unified Hazard Mitigation Assistance ................................... 198
 

IS-0284 Using the Substantial Damage Estimator 2.0 Tool.......................................204
 

IS-0328 Plan Review for Local Mitigation Plans............................................... 209
 

IS-0366.a Planning for the Needs of Children in Disasters........................................ 211
 

IS-0386.a Introduction to Residential Coastal Construction ....................................... 212
 

IS-0393.a Introduction to Hazard Mitigation .................................................. 213
 

IS-0394.a Protecting Your Home or Small Business from Disaster .................................. 213
 

IS-0395 FEMA Risk Assessment Database ................................................... 214
 

IS-0922 Applications of Geospatial Information Systems for Emergency Management.................. 236
 

National Response Framework 

Resident Courses 

E0208 State Coordinating Officer .........................................................63
 

E0257 State Director Training Course ...................................................... 70
 

E0905 IEMC/Hurricane: Preparedness and Response ......................................... 138
 

L0463 FEMA Incident Workforce Academy—Surge Capacity Force Surge Specialist 


Training..................................................................... 243
 

Independent Study Courses 

IS-0075 Military Resources in Emergency Management ........................................ 188
 

IS-0250.a Emergency Support Function #15 (ESF #15)—External Affairs: A New Approach 


 to Emergency Communication and Information Distribution............................. 201
 

IS-0706 National Incident Management System Intrastate Mutual Aid—An Introduction ............... 223
 
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IS-0800.b National Response Framework, An Introduction ....................................... 225
 

IS-0801 Emergency Support Function (ESF) #1—Transportation ................................. 225
 

IS-0802 Emergency Support Function (ESF) #2—Communications ............................... 225
 

IS-0803 Emergency Support Function (ESF) #3—Public Works and Engineering ..................... 226
 

IS-0804 Emergency Support Function (ESF) #4—Firefighting ................................... 226
 

IS-0806 Emergency Support Function (ESF) #6—Mass Care, Emergency Assistance, 


Housing, and Human Services.................................................... 226
 

IS-0807 Emergency Support Function (ESF) #7—Logistics Management and Resource 


Support Annex................................................................ 227
 

IS-0808 Emergency Support Function (ESF) #8—Public Health and Medical Services ................. 227
 

IS-0809 Emergency Support Function (ESF) #9—Search and Rescue .............................. 227
 

IS-0810 Emergency Support Function (ESF) #10—Oil and Hazardous Materials Resources Annex ........ 228
 

IS-0811 Emergency Support Function (ESF) #11—Agriculture and Natural Resources Annex ............ 228
 

IS-0812 Emergency Support Function (ESF) #12—Energy ...................................... 228
 

IS-0813 Emergency Support Function (ESF) #13—Public Safety and Security Annex .................. 228
 

IS-0820 Introduction to National Response Framework Support Annexes ........................... 229
 

IS-0821.a Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources Support Annex................................. 229
 

IS-0822 Fundamentals of Management and Support Coordination of Federal Disaster Operations......... 229
 

IS-0830 Introduction to National Response Framework Incident Annexes...........................230
 

IS-0836 Nuclear/Radiological Incident Annex. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .230
 

Planning 

Resident Courses 

E0131 Exercise Evaluation and Improvement Planning .........................................49
 

E0194 Advanced Floodplain Management Concepts ...........................................60
 

E0208 State Coordinating Officer .........................................................63
 

E0229 FEMA Documentation Unit ........................................................66
 

E0273 Managing Floodplain Development through the National Flood Insurance Program .............73
 

E0276 Benefit-Cost Analysis: Entry-Level ................................................... 74
 

E0279 Retrofitting Flood-Prone Residential Buildings.......................................... 75
 

E0291 Community Dam Safety, Preparedness and Mitigation ....................................80
 

E0361 Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for Schools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
 

E0362 Train-the-Trainer for G0364, Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for Schools ...................87
 

E0364 Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for Schools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
 

E0390 Integrating Emergency Management Education into Your Institution ......................... 91
 

E0547 Continuity Exercise Design ....................................................... 103
 

E0548 Continuity of Operations Planning Program Manager Train-the-Trainer Course................ 103
 

E0549 Reconstitution Planning Workshop ................................................. 104
 

E0550 Continuity of Operations Planning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
 

E0551 Devolution Planning Workshop Train-the-Trainer ...................................... 104
 

E0553 Resilient Accord Cyber Security Planning Workshop .................................... 105
 

E0554 Determined Accord Workshop..................................................... 105
 

E0556 Guardian Accord Terrorism-Based Planning Workshop .................................. 106
 

E0557 Mission Essential Functions Workshop (Continuity Guidance)............................. 106
 

E0695 FEMA Resources Unit Leader ...................................................... 118
 

E0697 FEMA Planning Section Chief...................................................... 119
 

E0698 FEMA Planning Support Unit Leader ................................................ 119
 
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E0773 FEMA Information Specialist ...................................................... 131
 

E0825 FEMA Incident Action Planning .................................................... 134
 

E0827 Geospatial Information System Managers and Unit Leaders ............................... 134
 

E0905 IEMC/Hurricane: Preparedness and Response ......................................... 138
 

E0910 IEMC/Earthquake: Preparedness and Response ........................................ 138
 

E0922 IEMC/Planned Events............................................................ 139
 

E0949 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Position-Specific: Communications Unit Leader Train-the-Trainer......... 142
 

E0952 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Public Information Officer Course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
 

E0954 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Safety Officer Course........................................... 144
 

E0956 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Liaison Officer Course.......................................... 145
 

E0958 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Operations Section Chief Course .................................. 146
 

E0962 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Planning Section Chief Course ................................... 147
 

E0963 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Planning Section Chief Train-the-Trainer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
 

E0964 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Situation Unit Leader Course..................................... 148
 

E0965 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Resource Unit Leader Course..................................... 148
 

E0967 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Logistics Section Chief Course.................................... 149
 

E0968 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Logistics Section Chief Train-the-Trainer............................ 149
 

E0969 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Communications Unit Leader .................................... 150
 

E0970 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Supply Unit Leader Course ...................................... 150
 

E0971 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Facilities Unit Leader Course ..................................... 151
 

E0973 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Finance/Administration Course................................... 151
 

E0974 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Finance/Administration Train-the-Trainer........................... 152
 

E0978 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Position-Specific: Situation Unit Leader Train-the-Trainer ............... 153
 

K0276 Benefit-Cost Analysis: Entry Level .................................................. 238
 

L0363 Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for Higher Education ................................. 242
 

State/Local/Tribal Field-Delivered Courses 

G0131 Exercise Evaluation and Improvement Planning ........................................ 156
 

G0279 Retrofitting Flood-Prone Residential Buildings......................................... 162
 

G0288 Local Volunteer and Donations Management .......................................... 167
 

G0318 Mitigation Planning for Local Governments........................................... 170
 

G0361 Flood Fight Operations........................................................... 171
 

G0364 Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for Schools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
 

G0367 Emergency Planning for Campus Executives .......................................... 173
 

G0548 Continuity of Operations Managers Training Course .................................... 178
 

Independent Study Courses 

IS-0015.b Special Events Contingency Planning for Public Safety Agencies............................ 181
 

IS-0230.d Fundamentals of Emergency Management ............................................ 198
 

IS-0235.c Emergency Planning ............................................................ 198
 

IS-0276 Benefit-Cost Analysis Fundamentals................................................. 203
 

IS-0279 Engineering Principles and Practices for Retrofitting Flood-Prone Residential Structures .........204
 

IS-0280 Engineering Principles and Practices for Retrofitting Flood-Prone Residential Structures,


 FEMA Publication 259, 3rd Edition .................................................204
 

IS-0328 Plan Review for Local Mitigation Plans............................................... 209
 

IS-0362.a Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for Schools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
 

IS-0453 Introduction to Homeland Security Planning.......................................... 215
 
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IS-0454 Fundamentals of Risk Management ................................................. 216
 

IS-0520 Introduction to Continuity of Operations Planning for Pandemic Influenzas .................. 216
 

IS-0522 Exercising Continuity Plans for Pandemics............................................ 216
 

IS-0523 Resilient Accord—Exercising Continuity Plans for Cyber Incidents ......................... 217
 

IS-0524 Continuity of Operations Planner’s Workshop ......................................... 217
 

IS-0525 Guardian Accord Workshop....................................................... 218
 

IS-0526 Mission Essential Functions Workshop............................................... 218
 

IS-0546.a Continuity of Operations Awareness ................................................ 218
 

IS-0547.a Introduction to Continuity of Operations............................................. 219
 

IS-0548 Continuity of Operations Program Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
 

IS-0551 Continuity of Operations Devolution Planning......................................... 219
 

IS-0662 Improving Preparedness and Resilience through Public-Private Partnerships .................. 222
 

IS-0702.a National Incident Management System Public Information Systems ......................... 223
 

IS-0822 Fundamentals of Management and Support Coordination of Federal Disaster Operations......... 229
 

IS-0870.a Dams Sector: Crisis Management ................................................... 231
 

IS-0871.a Dams Sector: Security Awareness ................................................... 231
 

IS-0872.a Dams Sector: Protective Measures .................................................. 232
 

IS-2000 National Preparedness System: Overview............................................. 238
 

IS-2001 Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment................................... 238
 

Preparedness for Schools/Children/Higher Education/Houses of Worship 

Resident Courses 

E0131 Exercise Evaluation and Improvement Planning .........................................49
 

E0361 Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for Schools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
 

E0364 Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for Schools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
 

E0390 Integrating Emergency Management Education into Your Institution ......................... 91
 

E0905 IEMC/Hurricane: Preparedness and Response ......................................... 138
 

E0910 IEMC/Earthquake: Preparedness and Response ........................................ 138
 

E0922 IEMC/Planned Events............................................................ 139
 

State/Local/Tribal Field-Delivered Course 

G0131 Exercise Evaluation and Improvement Planning ........................................ 156
 

Public Assistance–State 

Resident Courses 

E0257 State Director Training Course ...................................................... 70
 

E0376 State Public Assistance Operations ...................................................89
 

E0478 Public Assistance Grants Administration for Grantees.....................................99
 

E0975 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Finance/Administration Unit Leader Course ......................... 152
 

Independent Study Courses 

IS-0632.a Introduction to Debris Operations .................................................. 221
 

IS-0634 Introduction to FEMA’s Public Assistance Program...................................... 221
 
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Public Works 

Resident Courses 

E0131 Exercise Evaluation and Improvement Planning .........................................49 

E0431 Understanding the Emergency Management Assistance Compact ............................96 

E0905 IEMC/Hurricane: Preparedness and Response ......................................... 138 

E0910 IEMC/Earthquake: Preparedness and Response ........................................ 138 

E0922 IEMC/Planned Events ............................................................ 139 

E0967 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Logistics Section Chief Course.................................... 149 

E0968 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Logistics Section Chief Train-the-Trainer ............................ 149 

E0970 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Supply Unit Leader Course ...................................... 150 

State/Local/Tribal Field-Delivered Course 

G0131 Exercise Evaluation and Improvement Planning ........................................ 156
 

Independent Study Courses 

IS-0015.b Special Events Contingency Planning for Public Safety Agencies ............................ 181
 

IS-0554 Emergency Planning for Public Works ............................................... 219
 

IS-0556 Damage Assessment for Public Works ............................................... 220
 

IS-0558 Public Works and Disaster Recovery ................................................. 220
 

IS-0803 Emergency Support Function (ESF) #3—Public Works and Engineering ..................... 226
 

Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program 

Resident Courses 

E0131 Exercise Evaluation and Improvement Planning .........................................49
 

State/Local/Tribal Field-Delivered Course 

G0131 Exercise Evaluation and Improvement Planning ........................................ 156
 

Independent Study Courses 

IS-0003 Radiological Emergency Management ............................................... 180
 

IS-0301 Radiological Emergency Response .................................................. 206
 

IS-0302 Modular Emergency Radiological Response Transportation Training ........................ 206
 

IS-0303 Radiological Accident Assessment Concepts ........................................... 206
 

IS-0331 Introduction to Radiological Emergency Preparedness Exercise Evaluation.................... 210
 

IS-0836 Nuclear/Radiological Incident Annex. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .230
 

Response and Recovery 

Resident Courses 

E0131 Exercise Evaluation and Improvement Planning .........................................49
 

E0202 Debris Management Planning for State, Tribal, and Local Officials ........................... 62
 

E0208 State Coordinating Officer .........................................................63
 

E0229 FEMA Documentation Unit ........................................................66
 

E0287 Voluntary Agency Liaison: Functions and Methods ...................................... 78
 

E0288 Local Volunteer and Donations Management ...........................................79
 

E0289 State Volunteer and Donations Management............................................80
 

E0291 Community Dam Safety, Preparedness and Mitigation ....................................80
 
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E0302 Division Supervisor ..............................................................82
 

E0348 Orientation to Mission Assignments for FEMA Staff and Interagency Partners ..................84
 

E0349 Mission Assignment Processing .....................................................85
 

E0352 Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program Training State Trainers ....................85
 

E0354 Crisis Counseling Program (Grants Training) for State Mental Health Authorities ...............86
 

E0361 Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for Schools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
 

E0366 Planning for the Needs of Children in Disasters.........................................88
 

E0431 Understanding the Emergency Management Assistance Compact ............................96
 

E0489 Management of Spontaneous Volunteers in Disasters .................................... 100
 

E0495 Introduction to the World of the Voluntary Agency Liaison ............................... 102
 

E0496 FEMA Volunteer and Donations Management.......................................... 102
 

E0662 Single Point Order Tracking ....................................................... 115
 

E0695 FEMA Resources Unit Leader ...................................................... 118
 

E0697 FEMA Planning Section Chief...................................................... 119
 

E0698 FEMA Planning Support Unit Leader ................................................ 119
 

E0742 Voluntary Agency Liaison: Group Supervisor .......................................... 123
 

E0773 FEMA Information Specialist ...................................................... 131
 

E0801 IT Telecom Manager ............................................................ 132
 

E0802 IT Customer Service Manager...................................................... 132
 

E0825 FEMA Incident Action Planning .................................................... 134
 

E0827 Geospatial Information System Managers and Unit Leaders ............................... 134
 

E0845 Introduction to FEMA Disaster Emergency Communications .............................. 136
 

E0905 IEMC/Hurricane: Preparedness and Response ......................................... 138
 

E0910 IEMC/Earthquake: Preparedness and Response ........................................ 138
 

E0949 NIMS ICS All-Ha
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E0954 NIMS ICS All-Ha
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E0956 NIMS ICS All-Ha
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E0957 NIMS ICS All-Ha
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E0965 NIMS ICS All-Ha
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E0967 NIMS ICS All-Ha
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E0969 NIMS ICS All-Ha
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E0970 NIMS ICS All-Ha
zards Supply Unit Leader Course

E0971 NIMS ICS All-Ha
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E0973 NIMS ICS All-Ha
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E0978 NIMS ICS All-Ha
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E0984 NIMS ICS All-Ha
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E0986 Air Support Group Supervisor ..................................................... 155
 

L0320 Hurricane Preparedness for Decision-Makers—State Specific .............................. 241
 

L0463 FEMA Incident Workforce Academy—Surge Capacity Force Surge Specialist Training ........... 243
 

L0820 Fundamentals of Incident Support .................................................. 245
 

State/Local/Tribal Field-Delivered Courses 

G0108 Community Mass Care and Emergency Assistance ...................................... 156
 

G0131 Exercise Evaluation and Improvement Planning ........................................ 156
 

G0288 Local Volunteer and Donations Management .......................................... 167
 

G0366 Planning for the Needs of Children in Disasters........................................ 172
 

G0386 Mass Fatalities Incident Response Course ............................................. 173
 

G0489 Management of Spontaneous Volunteers in Disasters .................................... 177
 
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Independent Study Courses 

IS-0015.b Special Events Contingency Planning for Public Safety Agencies............................ 181
 

IS-0075 Military Resources in Emergency Management ........................................ 188
 

IS-0101.c Preparing for Federal Disaster Operations: FEMA....................................... 191
 

IS-0208.a State Disaster Management........................................................ 197
 

IS-0288 The Role of Voluntary Organizations in Emergency Management .......................... 205
 

IS-0366.a Planning for the Needs of Children in Disasters........................................ 211
 

IS-0403 Introduction to Individual Assistance ................................................ 214
 

IS-0405 Overview of Mass Care/Emergency Assistance......................................... 214
 

IS-0706 National Incident Management System Intrastate Mutual Aid—An Introduction ............... 223
 

IS-0822 Fundamentals of Management and Support Coordination of Federal Disaster Operations......... 229
 

IS-0930 Emergency Responder Health Monitoring and Surveillance: A Guide for Key Decision Makers .... 237
 

IS-1900 National Disaster Medical System Federal Coordinating Center Operations Course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
 

Symposiums 

Resident Courses 

E0236 National Training and Exercise Symposium Roundtable...................................66
 

E0237 National Training and Exercise Symposium ............................................67
 

E0274 National Dam Safety Program Technical Seminar........................................ 74
 

E0392 Emergency Management Higher Education Symposium...................................92
 

Terrorism 

Resident Courses 

E0131 Exercise Evaluation and Improvement Planning .........................................49
 

E0260 Dam Security and Protection Technical Seminar ........................................ 71
 

E0261 Consequences of Dam Failure ...................................................... 71
 

State/Local/Tribal Field-Delivered Course 

G0131 Exercise Evaluation and Improvement Planning ........................................ 156
 

Tribal 

Resident Courses 

E0131 Exercise Evaluation and Improvement Planning .........................................49
 

E0208 State Coordinating Officer .........................................................63
 

E0260 Dam Security and Protection Technical Seminar ........................................ 71
 

E0261 Consequences of Dam Failure ...................................................... 71
 

E0361 Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for Schools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
 

E0364 Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for Schools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
 

E0431 Understanding the Emergency Management Assistance Compact ............................96
 

E0580 Emergency Management Framework for Tribal Governments ............................. 108
 

E0581 Emergency Operations for Tribal Governments ........................................ 108
 

E0582 Mitigation for Tribal Governments.................................................. 109
 

E0905 IEMC/Hurricane: Preparedness and Response ......................................... 138
 

E0910 IEMC/Earthquake: Preparedness and Response ........................................ 138
 
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E0922 IEMC/Planned Events............................................................ 139
 

L0552 Continuity of Operations for Tribal Governments ...................................... 243
 

L0583 Emergency Management Overview for Tribal Leaders ...................................244
 

State/Local/Tribal Field-Delivered Courses 

G0131 Exercise Evaluation and Improvement Planning ........................................ 156
 

G0361 Flood Fight Operations........................................................... 171
 

Independent Study Courses 

IS-0015.b Special Events Contingency Planning for Public Safety Agencies............................ 181
 

IS-0075 Military Resources in Emergency Management ........................................ 188
 

IS-0328 Plan Review for Local Mitigation Plans............................................... 209
 

IS-0650.a Building Partnerships with Tribal Governments........................................ 221
 

IS-0706 National Incident Management System Intrastate Mutual Aid—


 An Introduction............................................................... 223
 

Universal Emergency Preparedness 

Resident Courses 

E0122 Emergency Management Accreditation Program ........................................48
 

E0131 Exercise Evaluation and Improvement Planning .........................................49
 

E0236 National Training and Exercise Symposium Roundtable...................................66
 

E0237 National Training and Exercise Symposium ............................................67
 

E0905 IEMC/Hurricane: Preparedness and Response ......................................... 138
 

E0952 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Public Information Officer Course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
 

E0958 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Operations Section Chief Course .................................. 146
 

E0959 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Operations Section Chief Train-the-Trainer.......................... 146
 

E0962 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Planning Section Chief Course ................................... 147
 

E0967 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Logistics Section Chief Course.................................... 149
 

E0969 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Communications Unit Leader .................................... 150
 

E0974 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Finance/Administration Train-the-Trainer........................... 152
 

E0978 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Position-Specific: Situation Unit Leader Train-the-Trainer ............... 153
 

State/Local/Tribal Field-Delivered Courses 

G0131 Exercise Evaluation and Improvement Planning ........................................ 156
 

G0191 Emergency Operations Center/Incident Command System Interface ........................ 157
 

G0402 Incident Command System Overview for Executives and Senior Officials, ICS-402 ............. 175
 

Independent Study Courses 

IS-0015.b Special Events Contingency Planning for Public Safety Agencies............................ 181
 

IS-0241.b Decision-Making and Problem-Solving .............................................. 199
 

IS-0265 Basic Instructional Skills. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
 

IS-0701.a National Incident Management System Multi-Agency Coordination System Course ............. 222
 

IS-0703.a National Incident Management System Resource Management............................. 223
 
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Voluntary Organizations 

Resident Courses 

E0131 Exercise Evaluation and Improvement Planning .........................................49
 

E0208 State Coordinating Officer .........................................................63
 

E0287 Voluntary Agency Liaison: Functions and Methods ...................................... 78
 

E0289 State Volunteer and Donations Management............................................80
 

E0366 Planning for the Needs of Children in Disasters.........................................88
 

E0427 Community Emergency Response Team Program Manager ................................95
 

E0428 Community Emergency Response Team Train-the-Trainer.................................95
 

E0431 Understanding the Emergency Management Assistance Compact ............................96
 

E0905 IEMC/Hurricane: Preparedness and Response ......................................... 138
 

E0910 IEMC/Earthquake: Preparedness and Response ........................................ 138
 

E0922 IEMC/Planned Events............................................................ 139
 

State/Local/Tribal Field-Delivered Courses 

G0131 Exercise Evaluation and Improvement Planning ........................................ 156
 

G0251 WEM Amateur Radio Resources.................................................... 160
 

G0270.3 Expedient Flood Training......................................................... 160
 

G0271 Hazardous Weather and Flooding Preparedness........................................ 161
 

G0272 Warning Coordination........................................................... 161
 

G0288 Local Volunteer and Donations Management .......................................... 167
 

G0311 Hazardous Materials Contingency Planning ........................................... 170
 

G0365 WEM: Partnerships for Creating and Maintaining Spotter Groups .......................... 172
 

G0366 Planning for the Needs of Children in Disasters........................................ 172
 

G0427 Community Emergency Response Team Program Manager ............................... 175
 

G0428 Community Emergency Response Team Train-the-Trainer................................ 175
 

G0489 Management of Spontaneous Volunteers in Disasters .................................... 177
 

G0556 Local Damage Assessment ........................................................ 178
 

G0557 Rapid Needs Assessment ......................................................... 178
 

G0775 Emergency Operations Center Management and Operations .............................. 179
 

Independent Study Courses 

IS-0015.b Special Events Contingency Planning for Public Safety Agencies............................ 181
 

IS-0056 Hazardous Materials Contingency Planning ........................................... 188
 

IS-0244.b Developing and Managing Volunteers ...............................................200
 

IS-0247.a Integrated Public Alert and Warning System .......................................... 201
 

IS-0288 The Role of Voluntary Organizations in Emergency Management .......................... 205
 

IS-0315 Community Emergency Response Team Supplemental Training: The Incident Command System . . 207
 

IS-0317 Introduction to Community Emergency Response Team ................................. 207
 

IS-0366.a Planning for the Needs of Children in Disasters........................................ 211
 

IS-0706 National Incident Management System Intrastate Mutual Aid—An Introduction ............... 223
 

IS-0720 An Introduction to the National Emergency Technology Guard ............................ 224
 
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III. FEMA Qualification System (FQS) Training 

FEMA Alternative Dispute Resolution 

Resident Course for FEMA/Federal Audiences Only 

E0717 Introductory Alternative Dispute Resolution Advisor Training ............................. 121
 

FEMA Comptroller 

Resident Courses for FEMA/Federal Audiences Only 

E0106 Joint Field Office Finance and Administration Section Chief. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
 

E0348 Orientation to Mission Assignments for FEMA Staff and Interagency Partners ..................84
 

E0565 Managing in Disaster Operations—Preparing Command and General Staff ................... 107
 

K0726 Financial Management Concepts for Disaster Operations ................................. 239
 

FEMA Contracting/Acquisition 

Resident Courses for FEMA/Federal Audiences Only 

E0113 Joint Field Office Procurement Specialist ..............................................48
 

E0537 Strategic Problem-Solving for the Workplace .......................................... 102
 

E0706 Disaster Contracting ............................................................. 120
 

Independent Study Courses 

IS-0245.a Introduction to the Defense Priorities and Allocations System .............................200
 

IS-0246.15 Implementing the Defense Priorities and Allocations System 2015 .........................200
 

FEMA Disaster Field Training Operations 

Resident Courses for FEMA/Federal Audiences Only 

E0283 Disaster Field Training Operations Orientation .........................................77
 

E0294 Managing Training in Disaster Operations ............................................. 81
 

E0537 Strategic Problem-Solving for the Workplace .......................................... 102
 

E0823 FEMA Qualification System Coach-Evaluator .......................................... 133
 

Independent Study Courses 

IS-0201 Forms Used for the Development of the Incident Action Plan .............................. 197
 

IS-0207 Overview of the FEMA Qualification System and Qualification Review Boards ................ 197
 

FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance 

Resident Course for FEMA/Federal Audiences Only 

E0880 Disaster Survivor Assistance Specialist ............................................... 136
 

FEMA Environmental/Historic Preservation 

Resident Courses for FEMA/Federal Audiences Only 

E0247 Executive Orders 11988 and 11990: Floodplain Management and Wetlands 

Protection Train-the-Trainer.......................................................68
 

E0248 Environmental and Historic Preservation Management Information System....................68
 
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E0252 Environmental and Historic Preservation Cadre Training ..................................69
 

E0253 Introduction to Environmental and Historic Preservation Compliance ........................69
 

E0255 Environmental and Historic Preservation System (eGrants) Train-the-Trainer................... 70
 

E0265 Advanced Methods of FEMA’s Historic Preservation Program...............................72
 

E0537 Strategic Problem-Solving for the Workplace .......................................... 102
 

E0727 Executive Orders 11988 and 11990: Floodplain Management and Wetlands Protection........... 121
 

E0791 Interagency Consultation for Endangered Species....................................... 131
 

Independent Study Courses 

IS-0011.a Animals in Disasters: Community Planning ........................................... 180
 

IS-0253.a Overview of FEMA’s Environmental and Historic Preservation Review....................... 202
 

FEMA Equal Rights 

Resident Course for FEMA/Federal Audiences Only 

E0217 Equal Rights Advisor Update .......................................................66
 

Independent Study Courses 

IS-0018.15 FEMA Equal Employment Opportunity Employee Course 2015 ............................ 181
 

IS-0019.15 FEMA Equal Employment Opportunity Supervisor Course 2015............................ 181
 

IS-0020.15 Diversity Awareness Course 2015................................................... 182
 

IS-0021.15 Civil Rights and FEMA Disaster Assistance 2015 ........................................ 182
 

FEMA External Affairs–Federal 

Resident Courses for FEMA/Federal Audiences Only 

E0249 Planning and Products Basic........................................................68
 

E0368 Congressional Affairs Basic ........................................................89
 

E0388 Advanced Public Information Officers Course .......................................... 91
 

E0537 Strategic Problem-Solving for the Workplace .......................................... 102
 

E0738 Private Sector Basic ............................................................. 122
 

E0739 Intermediate External Affairs ...................................................... 122
 

E0748 Assistant External Affairs Officer ................................................... 124
 

E0749 External Affairs Report Specialist ................................................... 124
 

E0750 Policies, Procedures and Practice for External Affairs, Part I ............................... 125
 

E0753 Policies, Procedures and Practice for External Affairs—Capstone ........................... 125
 

E0762 External Affairs Operations IV ..................................................... 126
 

E0763 External Affairs Operations III ..................................................... 126
 

E0764 External Affairs Operations II...................................................... 127
 

E0765 External Affairs Operations I ...................................................... 128
 

E0766 External Affairs Resource Support Basic .............................................. 128
 

E0767 External Affairs Officer Training ................................................... 129
 

E0768 FEMA Video Production Basic ..................................................... 129
 

E0769 External Affairs Joint Information Center Basic ........................................ 130
 

E0788 Intergovernmental Affairs—Basic .................................................. 131
 

E0796 Strategy and Messaging .......................................................... 132
 
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Independent Study Courses 

IS-0042 Social Media in Emergency Management ............................................. 187
 

IS-0250.a Emergency Support Function #15 (ESF #15)—External Affairs: A New Approach 


 to Emergency Communication and Information Distribution............................. 201
 

IS-0794 External Affairs Program Liaison Function............................................ 225
 

FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer 

Resident Courses for FEMA/Federal Audiences Only 

E0302 Division Supervisor ..............................................................82
 

E0431 Understanding the Emergency Management Assistance Compact ............................96
 

E0565 Managing in Disaster Operations—Preparing Command and General Staff ................... 107
 

FEMA Financial Management 

Resident Courses for FEMA/Federal Audiences Only 

E0337 Posting Integrated Financial Management Information System Transactions....................84
 

E0537 Strategic Problem-Solving for the Workplace .......................................... 102
 

E0705 Fundamentals of Grants Management ............................................... 120
 

E0975 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Finance/Administration Unit Leader Course ......................... 152
 

K0726 Financial Management Concepts for Disaster Operations ................................. 239
 

FEMA Human Resources 

Resident Courses for FEMA/Federal Audiences Only 

E0537 Strategic Problem-Solving for the Workplace .......................................... 102
 

E0590 Human Resources Basic Course .................................................... 109
 

E0591 Human Resources Intermediate Course .............................................. 109
 

E0592 Human Resources Advanced Course ................................................ 110
 

FEMA Individual Assistance–Federal 

Resident Courses for FEMA/Federal Audiences Only 

E0321 Management of Individual Assistance.................................................84
 

E0359 Individual Assistance Other Needs Assistance Specialist ...................................86
 

E0410 Mass Care/Emergency Assistance Task Force Leaders .....................................93
 

E0411 Mass Care/Emergency Assistance Support for Field Operations .............................93
 

E0415 Mass Care Group Supervisors.......................................................94
 

E0416 Individual Assistance Housing Group Supervisor ........................................94
 

E0417 Mass Care/Emergency Assistance Shelter Field Guide Training..............................94
 

E0491 Direct Housing Management ...................................................... 100
 

E0492 Direct Housing Specialist ......................................................... 101
 

E0493 Direct Housing Support Specialist .................................................. 101
 

E0836 Applicant Services Program Specialist ............................................... 135
 

Independent Study Course 

IS-0403 Introduction to Individual Assistance ................................................ 214
 
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FEMA Information Technology 

Resident Courses for FEMA/Federal Audiences Only 

E0599 Introduction to FEMA Information Technology ........................................ 110
 

E0743 FEMA Telecommunications Specialist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
 

E0744 FEMA Information Technology Specialist............................................. 123
 

E0801 IT Telecom Manager ............................................................ 132
 

E0802 IT Customer Service Manager...................................................... 132
 

E0815 Joint Field Office Communications ................................................. 133
 

E0837 Information Technology Help Desk Specialist ......................................... 135
 

E0845 Introduction to FEMA Disaster Emergency Communications .............................. 136
 

FEMA Logistics 

Resident Courses for FEMA/Federal Audiences Only 

E0348 Orientation to Mission Assignments for FEMA Staff and Interagency Partners ..................84
 

E0537 Strategic Problem-Solving for the Workplace .......................................... 102
 

E0565 Managing in Disaster Operations—Preparing Command and General Staff ................... 107
 

E0662 Single Point Order Tracking ....................................................... 115
 

L0660 Federal Staging Area Operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .244
 

L0663 Managing Logistics Fiscal Responsibilities ............................................ 245
 

S0674 Basic Interagency Logistics........................................................ 246
 

Independent Study Courses 

IS-0023 Custodial Officer ............................................................... 183
 

IS-0024 Receiving Officer ............................................................... 183
 

IS-0025 Basic Property Management....................................................... 183
 

IS-0026 Guide to Points of Distribution .................................................... 184
 

IS-0027 Orientation to FEMA Logistics ..................................................... 184
 

IS-0201 Forms Used for the Development of the Incident Action Plan.............................. 197
 

IS-0822 Fundamentals of Management and Support Coordination of Federal Disaster Operations......... 229
 

FEMA Long-Term Community Recovery 

Resident Course for FEMA/Federal Audiences Only 

E0537 Strategic Problem-Solving for the Workplace .......................................... 102
 

Independent Study Course 

IS-0822 Fundamentals of Management and Support Coordination of Federal Disaster Operations......... 229
 

FEMA Mitigation 

Resident Courses for FEMA/Federal Audiences Only 

E0157 Hazard Mitigation Community Education and Outreach Specialist Qualifying Course ............52
 

E0158 Hazard Mitigation Community Planner Specialist Qualifying Course.........................52
 

E0160 Hazard Mitigation Community Education and Outreach in Disaster Operations.................53
 

E0161 Hazard Mitigation Community Planning in Disaster Operations ............................53
 

E0162 Hazard Mitigation Floodplain Management in Disaster Operations ..........................54
 

E0163 Hazard Mitigation Grants in Disaster Operations ........................................54
 
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E0164 Hazard Mitigation Hazard and Performance Analysis in Disaster Operations ...................54
 

E0165 Hazard Mitigation Insurance in Disaster Operations......................................55
 

E0166 Hazard Mitigation: Preliminary Damage Assessment Specialist Qualifying Course ...............55
 

E0167 Core Principles for Hazard Mitigation Hazard Performance Analysis Specialists .................55
 

E0180 Core Principles for Hazard Mitigation Insurance Specialists ................................58
 

E0181 Hazard Mitigation Community Education and Outreach Specialist in the 


 Disaster Recovery Center: Flood....................................................58
 

E0182 Hazard Mitigation Community Education and Outreach Specialist in the 


 Disaster Recovery Center: Hurricane ................................................58
 

E0183 Hazard Mitigation Community Education and Outreach Specialist in the 


 Disaster Recovery Center: Tornado..................................................59
 

E0184 Hazard Mitigation Community Education and Outreach Specialist in the 


 Disaster Recovery Center: Earthquake ............................................... 59
 

E0185 Hazard Mitigation Community Education and Outreach Specialist in the 


 Disaster Recovery Center: Wildfire..................................................60
 

E0203 Hazard Mitigation Functional Group Supervisors in Disaster Operations ...................... 62
 

E0206 Hazard Mitigation Disaster Operations Train-the-Trainer .................................. 62
 

E0207 Introduction to Hazard Mitigation Field Operations......................................63
 

E0212 Unified Hazard Mitigation Assistance: Developing Quality Application Elements ................64
 

E0213 Unified Hazard Mitigation Assistance: Application Review and Evaluation .....................64
 

E0214 Unified Hazard Mitigation Assistance: Project Implementation and Closeout ...................65
 

E0215 Unified Hazard Mitigation Assistance: Developing Quality Application Elements 


Train-the-Trainer ...............................................................65
 

E0216 Unified Hazard Mitigation Assistance: Application Review and Evaluation 


Train-the-Trainer ...............................................................66
 

E0253 Introduction to Environmental and Historic Preservation Compliance ........................69
 

E0272 Managing the Floodplain Post-Disaster................................................73
 

E0273 Managing Floodplain Development through the National Flood Insurance Program .............73
 

E0276 Benefit-Cost Analysis: Entry-Level ................................................... 74
 

E0278 National Flood Insurance Program/Community Rating System ............................. 75
 

E0285 Providing Post-Disaster Substantial Damage Technical Assistance to Communities............... 78
 

E0302 Division Supervisor ..............................................................82
 

E0312 Fundamentals of Building Science ...................................................82
 

E0386 Residential Coastal Construction ....................................................90
 

E0537 Strategic Problem-Solving for the Workplace .......................................... 102
 

E0841 National Emergency Management Information System–Mitigation Training .................. 135
 

K0276 Benefit-Cost Analysis: Entry Level .................................................. 238
 

State/Local/Tribal Field-Delivered Course 

G0277 Residential Coastal Construction ................................................... 162
 

Independent Study Courses 

IS-0030.a Mitigation eGrants for the Subgrant Applicant ......................................... 184
 

IS-0031.a Mitigation eGrants for the Grant Applicant............................................ 185
 

IS-0032 Mitigation eGrants Internal System ................................................. 185
 

IS-0158 Hazard Mitigation Insurance in Disaster Operations..................................... 194
 

IS-0159 Hazard Mitigation Management Support in Disaster Operations............................ 194
 

IS-0160 Hazard Mitigation Community Education and Outreach in Disaster Operations................ 194
 
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IS-0161 Hazard Mitigation Planning in Disaster Operations ..................................... 195
 

IS-0163 Hazard Mitigation Grants in Disaster Operations ....................................... 195
 

IS-0164 Hazard Mitigation Hazards and Performance Analysis in Disaster Operations ................. 196
 

IS-0201 Forms Used for the Development of the Incident Action Plan.............................. 197
 

IS-0212.a Introduction to Unified Hazard Mitigation Assistance ................................... 198
 

IS-0276 Benefit-Cost Analysis Fundamentals................................................. 203
 

IS-0280 Engineering Principles and Practices for Retrofitting Flood-Prone Residential 


 Structures, FEMA Publication 259, 3rd Edition ........................................204
 

IS-0284 Using the Substantial Damage Estimator 2.0 Tool.......................................204
 

IS-0319 Tornado Mitigation Basics for Mitigation Staff ......................................... 207
 

IS-0320 Wildfire Mitigation Basics for Mitigation Staff ......................................... 207
 

IS-0321 Hurricane Mitigation Basics for Mitigation Staff........................................ 208
 

IS-0322 Flood Mitigation Basics for Mitigation Staff ........................................... 208
 

IS-0323 Earthquake Mitigation Basics for Mitigation Staff ....................................... 208
 

IS-0328 Plan Review for Local Mitigation Plans............................................... 209
 

IS-0386.a Introduction to Residential Coastal Construction ....................................... 212
 

IS-0390 Hazard Mitigation in Disaster Operations............................................. 213
 

IS-0822 Fundamentals of Management and Support Coordination of Federal Disaster Operations......... 229
 

FEMA National Disaster Recovery Support (NDRS) 

Resident Courses for FEMA/Federal Audiences Only 

E0348 Orientation to Mission Assignments for FEMA Staff and Interagency Partners ..................84
 

E0537 Strategic Problem-Solving for the Workplace .......................................... 102
 

Independent Study Course 

IS-0822 Fundamentals of Management and Support Coordination of Federal Disaster Operations......... 229
 

FEMA Office of Chief Counsel 

Resident Courses for FEMA/Federal Audiences Only 

E0537 Strategic Problem-Solving for the Workplace .......................................... 102
 

E0713 Introduction to FEMA Office of Chief Counsel Field Operations............................ 120
 

E0714 Advanced FEMA Office of Chief Counsel Field Operations ................................ 121
 

Independent Study Course 

IS-0033.15 FEMA Initial Ethics Orientation 2015 ................................................ 185
 

FEMA Operations–Federal 

Resident Courses for FEMA/Federal Audiences Only 

E0302 Division Supervisor ..............................................................82
 

E0348 Orientation to Mission Assignments for FEMA Staff and Interagency Partners ..................84
 

E0349 Mission Assignment Processing .....................................................85
 

E0431 Understanding the Emergency Management Assistance Compact ............................96
 

E0565 Managing in Disaster Operations—Preparing Command and General Staff ................... 107
 

E0692 FEMA Disability Integration Advisor ................................................ 117
 

E0803 FEMA Disability Integration Advisor Lead ............................................ 133
 

E0825 FEMA Incident Action Planning .................................................... 134
 
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E0984 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Task Force/Strike Team Leader ................................... 154
 

E0986 Air Support Group Supervisor ..................................................... 155
 

L0463 FEMA Incident Workforce Academy—Surge Capacity Force Surge Specialist Training ........... 243
 

L0660 Federal Staging Area Operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .244
 

L0820 Fundamentals of Incident Support .................................................. 245
 

Independent Study Courses 

IS-0075 Military Resources in Emergency Management ........................................ 188
 

IS-0201 Forms Used for the Development of the Incident Action Plan.............................. 197
 

IS-0293 Mission Assignment Overview..................................................... 205
 

IS-0822 Fundamentals of Management and Support Coordination of Federal Disaster Operations......... 229
 

IS-0923 Performance Management–Goal Writing ............................................. 237
 

FEMA Operations–OFA 

Resident Courses for FEMA/Federal Audiences Only 

E0348 Orientation to Mission Assignments for FEMA Staff and Interagency Partners ..................84
 

E0431 Understanding the Emergency Management Assistance Compact ............................96
 

E0984 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Task Force/Strike Team Leader ................................... 154
 

E0986 Air Support Group Supervisor ..................................................... 155
 

FEMA Planning 

Resident Courses for FEMA/Federal Audiences Only 

E0229 FEMA Documentation Unit ........................................................66
 

E0537 Strategic Problem-Solving for the Workplace .......................................... 102
 

E0565 Managing in Disaster Operations—Preparing Command and General Staff ................... 107
 

E0692 FEMA Disability Integration Advisor ................................................ 117
 

E0695 FEMA Resources Unit Leader ...................................................... 118
 

E0697 FEMA Planning Section Chief...................................................... 119
 

E0698 FEMA Planning Support Unit Leader ................................................ 119
 

E0773 FEMA Information Specialist ...................................................... 131
 

E0803 FEMA Disability Integration Advisor Lead ............................................ 133
 

E0827 Geospatial Information System Managers and Unit Leaders ............................... 134
 

L0660 Federal Staging Area Operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .244
 

Independent Study Courses 

IS-0328 Plan Review for Local Mitigation Plans............................................... 209
 

IS-0720 An Introduction to the National Emergency Technology Guard ............................ 224
 

IS-0822 Fundamentals of Management and Support Coordination of Federal Disaster Operations......... 229
 

FEMA Public Assistance–Federal 

Resident Courses for FEMA/Federal Audiences Only 

E0201 Debris Technical Specialist......................................................... 61
 

E0239 406 Hazard Mitigation............................................................67
 

E0302 Division Supervisor ..............................................................82
 

E0348 Orientation to Mission Assignments for FEMA Staff and Interagency Partners ..................84
 

E0374 Public Assistance Group Supervisor ..................................................89
 
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E0380 Public Assistance Task Force Leader ..................................................90
 

E0381 Project Specialist ................................................................90
 

E0382 Public Assistance Coordinator Crew Leader ............................................90
 

E0480 Public Assistance Cost Estimating Format............................................. 100
 

E0537 Strategic Problem-Solving for the Workplace .......................................... 102
 

Independent Study Courses 

IS-0632.a Introduction to Debris Operations .................................................. 221
 

IS-0634 Introduction to FEMA’s Public Assistance Program...................................... 221
 

IS-0822 Fundamentals of Management and Support Coordination of Federal Disaster Operations......... 229
 

FEMA Safety 

Resident Courses for FEMA/Federal Audiences Only 

E0537 Strategic Problem-Solving for the Workplace .......................................... 102
 

E0780 Basics for FEMA Disaster Safety Officers.............................................. 131
 

E0981 Advanced Disaster Safety Officer ................................................... 154
 

Independent Study Courses 

IS-0035.15 FEMA Safety Orientation 2015 ..................................................... 186
 

IS-0037 Managerial Safety and Health...................................................... 187
 

IS-0201 Forms Used for the Development of the Incident Action Plan.............................. 197
 

IS-0906 Workplace Security Awareness..................................................... 233
 

FEMA Security 

Resident Courses for FEMA/Federal Audiences Only 

E0537 Strategic Problem-Solving for the Workplace .......................................... 102
 

E0619 Fraud Awareness and Prevention Train-the-Trainer ..................................... 115
 

E0979 Security Orientation............................................................. 153
 

E0980 Security Recertification Training ................................................... 154
 

E0982 HSPD-12 Orientation ............................................................ 154
 

Independent Study Courses 

IS-0038.15 Fraud Awareness and Prevention ................................................... 187
 

IS-0106.15 Workplace Violence Awareness Training 2015 ......................................... 192
 
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IV. FEMA Employee Training 

Resident Courses for FEMA/Federal Audiences Only 

B0598 FEMA Incident Workforce Academy—Specialist Series....................................43
 

E0141 Instructional Presentation and Evaluation Skills ......................................... 51
 

E0229 FEMA Documentation Unit ........................................................66
 

E0348 Orientation to Mission Assignments for FEMA Staff and Interagency Partners ..................84
 

E0537 Strategic Problem-Solving for the Workplace .......................................... 102
 

E0563 Basic Management in Disaster Operations–Preparing the First-Line Supervisor ................ 106
 

E0564 Managing in Disaster Operations—Preparing the Middle Manager ......................... 107
 

E0565 Managing in Disaster Operations—Preparing Command and General Staff ................... 107
 

E0597 FEMA Incident Workforce Academy–FEMA Incident Workforce Cadre Management ............ 110
 

E0695 FEMA Resources Unit Leader ...................................................... 118
 

E0696 FEMA Mission Readiness ......................................................... 118
 

E0697 FEMA Planning Section Chief...................................................... 119
 

E0698 FEMA Planning Support Unit Leader ................................................ 119
 

E0717 Introductory Alternative Dispute Resolution Advisor Training ............................. 121
 

E0773 FEMA Information Specialist ...................................................... 131
 

E0823 FEMA Qualification System Coach-Evaluator .......................................... 133
 

E0825 FEMA Incident Action Planning .................................................... 134
 

E0827 Geospatial Information System Managers and Unit Leaders ............................... 134
 

L0142 Writing Skills Workshop for FEMA Staff ............................................. 240
 

L0463 FEMA Incident Workforce Academy—Surge Capacity Force Surge Specialist Training ........... 243
 

L0820 Fundamentals of Incident Support .................................................. 245
 

Independent Study Courses 

IS-0011.a Animals in Disasters: Community Planning ........................................... 180
 

IS-0033.15 FEMA Initial Ethics Orientation 2015 ................................................ 185
 

IS-0037 Managerial Safety and Health...................................................... 187
 

IS-0075 Military Resources in Emergency Management ........................................ 188
 

IS-0101.c Preparing for Federal Disaster Operations: FEMA....................................... 191
 

IS-0102.c Preparing for Federal Disaster Operations: FEMA Response Partners ........................ 192
 

IS-0207 Overview of the FEMA Qualification System and Qualification Review Boards ................ 197
 

IS-0450 Emergency Preparedness for Federal Employees........................................ 215
 

IS-0450.NC Emergency Preparedness for Federal Employees in the National Capital Region ................ 215
 

IS-0453 Introduction to Homeland Security Planning.......................................... 215
 

IS-0454 Fundamentals of Risk Management ................................................. 216
 

IS-0822 Fundamentals of Management and Support Coordination of Federal Disaster Operations......... 229
 

IS-0906 Workplace Security Awareness..................................................... 233
 

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Emergency Management Institute
 (EMI) Overview
 

The Emergency Management Institute (EMI) is part of the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Federal 

Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). EMI provides national leadership in developing and delivering training to 

ensure that individuals and groups having key Emergency Management responsibilities, including FEMA employees, 

possess the requisite skills to effectively perform their jobs. 

“traIn, exercIse, educate” 

FEMA History 

FEMA’s mission is to support our citizens and first 

responders to ensure that as a Nation we work together 

to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare 

for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards. 

On April 1, 1979, President Jimmy Carter signed the 

executive order that created the Federal Emergency 

Management Agency (FEMA). From day one, FEMA 

has remained committed to protecting and serving the 

American people. That commitment to the people we 

serve and the belief in our survivor-centric mission will 

never change. 

As of April 2014, FEMA had 14,844 employees across 

the country – at Headquarters, the ten regional offices, 

the National Emergency Training Center, the Center 

for Domestic Preparedness/Noble Training Center, and 

other locations. 

The Federal Emergency Management Agency coordinates the Federal government’s role in preparing for, 

preventing, mitigating the effects of, responding to, and 

recovering from all domestic disasters, whether natural 

or man-made, including acts of terror. 

FEMA can trace its beginnings to the Congressional Act 

of 1803. This act, generally considered the first piece 

of disaster legislation, provided assistance to a New 

Hampshire town following an extensive fire. In the 

century that followed, ad hoc legislation was passed 

more than 100 times in response to hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, and other natural disasters. 

By the 1930s, when the Federal approach to disasterrelated events became popular, the Reconstruction 

Finance Corporation was given authority to make disaster 

loans for repair and reconstruction of certain public 

facilities following an earthquake, and, later, other types 

of disasters. 

In 1934, the Bureau of Public Roads was given authority 

to provide funding for highways and bridges damaged 

by natural disasters. 

The Flood Control Act of 1965, which gave the U.S. Army 

Corps of Engineers greater authority to implement flood 

control projects, was passed. 

This piecemeal approach to disaster assistance was problematic. Accordingly, it prompted legislation to require 

greater cooperation between Federal agencies and authorized the President to coordinate these activities. 

The 1960s and early 1970s brought massive disasters 

requiring major Federal response and recovery operations by the Federal Disaster Assistance Administration, 

established within the Department of Housing and 

Urban Development (HUD). 

These events served to focus attention on the issue of 

natural disasters and brought about increased legislation. 

In 1968, the National Flood Insurance Act created the 

Federal Insurance Administration and made flood insurance available for the first time to homeowners. 

The Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 made the 

purchase of flood insurance mandatory for the protection of property located in Special Flood Hazard Areas. 

In the year following, President Nixon passed into law 

the Disaster Relief Act of 1974, firmly establishing the 

process of Presidential disaster declarations. 

However, emergency and disaster activities were still 

fragmented. When hazards associated with nuclear 

power plants and the transportation of hazardous 

substances were added to natural disasters, more than 

100 Federal agencies were involved in some aspect of 

disasters, hazards, and emergencies. 

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Many parallel programs and policies existed at the state 

and local levels, simplifying the complexity of Federal 

disaster relief efforts. 

The National Governor’s Association sought to decrease 

the many agencies with which state and local governments were forced work. They asked President Carter to 

centralize Federal emergency functions. 

Statutory Authority 

The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency 

Assistance Act, Public Law 100-707, was signed into law 

November 23, 1988; it amended the Disaster Relief Act 

of 1974, Public Law 93-288. It created the system in place 

today by which a Presidential disaster declaration of an 

emergency triggers financial and physical assistance 

through the Federal Emergency Management Agency 

(FEMA). The Act gives FEMA the responsibility for coordinating government-wide relief efforts. It is designed to 

bring an orderly and systemic means of Federal disaster 

assistance for state, tribal, and local governments in 

carrying out their responsibilities to aid citizens. 

Congress’ intention was to encourage states and localities 

to develop comprehensive disaster preparedness plans, 

prepare for better intergovernmental coordination in 

the face of a disaster, encourage the use of insurance 

coverage, and provide Federal assistance programs for 

losses due to a disaster. This Act constitutes the statutory 

authority for most Federal disaster response activities 

especially as they pertain to FEMA and FEMA programs. 

Executive Order 12127 

President Carter’s 1979 executive order merged many 

of the separate disaster-related responsibilities into the 

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). 

Among other agencies, FEMA absorbed: 

•	The Federal Insurance Administration 

•	The National Fire Prevention and Control Administration 

•	The National Weather Service Community 

Preparedness Program 

•	The Federal Preparedness Agency of the General 

Services Administration 

•	The Federal Disaster Assistance Administration 

activities from HUD 

Civil defense responsibilities were also transferred to 

the new agency from the Defense Department’s Defense 

Civil Preparedness Agency. 

A New Mission: Homeland Security 

On March 1, 2003, the Federal Emergency Management 

Agency (FEMA) became part of the U.S. Department of 

Homeland Security (DHS). The agency coordinated its 

activities with the newly formed Office of Homeland 

Security, and FEMA’s Office of National Preparedness 

was given responsibility for helping to ensure that the 

Nation’s first responders were trained and equipped to 

deal with weapons of mass destruction. 

Within months, the terrorist attacks of September 11th 

focused the agency on issues of national preparedness 

and homeland security, and tested the agency in unprecedented ways. 

Billions of dollars of new funding were directed to FEMA 

to help communities face the threat of terrorism. Just a 

few years past its 20th anniversary, FEMA was actively 

directing its “all-hazards” approach to disasters toward 

homeland security issues. 

In March 2003, FEMA joined 22 other Federal agencies, 

programs, and offices in becoming the Department of 

Homeland Security. The new department, headed by 

Secretary Tom Ridge, brought a coordinated approach to 

national security from emergencies and disasters—both 

natural and man-made. 

On October 4, 2006, President George W. Bush signed 

into law the Post-Katrina Emergency Management 

Reform Act (PKEMRA) of 2006. The act significantly 

reorganized FEMA, provided it substantial new authority 

to remedy gaps that became apparent in the response to 

Hurricane Katrina in August 2005, the most devastating 

natural disaster in U.S. history, and included a more 

robust preparedness mission for FEMA. 

On January 29, 2013, President Barack Obama signed into 

law the Sandy Recovery Improvement Act (SRIA) of 2013 

and the accompanying Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 

2013. In many ways, the passage of SRIA represents the 

most significant legislative change to FEMA’s substantive 

authorities since the enactment of the Robert T. Stafford 

Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. The law 

authorizes several significant changes to the way FEMA 

may deliver Federal disaster assistance to survivors. 

As it has been for 35 years, FEMA’s mission remains: 

to lead America to prepare for, prevent, respond to, 

and recover from disasters with a vision of “A Nation 

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EMI History 

The Emergency Management Institute started as the 

Civil Defense Staff College (CDSC) in Olney, Maryland, 

on April 1, 1951, and taught civil defense courses in 

program administration and finance, radiation monitoring and control, and heavy rescue. Due to concerns 

during the Cold War, the CDSC’s parent organization, 

the Federal Civil Defense Administration (FCDA), under 

Administrator Val Peterson, saw the Presidential Order to 

move the FCDA and the CDSC to Battle Creek, Michigan, 

to remove them from the increasing Cold War threat of 

Washington, DC, being attacked. 

The CDSC continued teaching courses in program 

administration and finance, civil defense operations, and 

radiological monitoring among others, to state and local 

personnel, but by 1979, some new courses had been 

created on natural disaster operations. By this point in 

time, the FCDA came under the Department of Defense 

and was re-titled the Defense Civil Preparedness Agency 

(DCPA). 

In 1979, then President Jimmy Carter brought together 

a number of Federal agencies that had involvement in 

disasters, including DCPA, and created a new, amalgamated organization, the Federal Emergency Management 

Agency (FEMA). Also in 1979, President Carter dedicated the former St. Joseph’s College, which closed with 

its merger of participants and faculty with Mount Saint 

Mary’s University in Emmitsburg, Maryland, as the FEMA 

National Emergency Training Center (NETC). NETC 

then became the home for the National Fire Academy 

(NFA) and the re-named Staff College, which became 

the Emergency Management Institute (EMI), to reflect its 

now broader training role. The move from Battle Creek, 

Michigan, to Emmitsburg was done in the fall of 1980, 

and the first EMI class was conducted in January 1981. 

EMI and NFA are managed independently with unique 

participant audiences and curricula for the Emergency 

Management and national fire communities. EMI and 

NFA have collaborated on curricula and programs since 

their inception, and share in the operations costs of 

NETC. 

In 2011, EMI celebrated its 60th Anniversary and Legacy 

of Emergency Management Training and Education for 

the Nation. 

Present Day 

Today EMI is accomplishing its mission of improving the 

competencies of U.S. officials at all levels of government 

to prevent, prepare for, respond to, recover from, and 

mitigate the potential effects of disasters and emergencies. EMI promotes integrated Emergency Management 

principles and practices through application of the 

National Response Framework (NRF), National Incident 

Management System (NIMS), and an all-hazards approach. 

EMI is the lead national Emergency Management training, 

exercising, and education institution. 

EMI offers a full-spectrum Emergency Management 

curriculum with more than 510 active courses available 

to the integrated Emergency Management community, 

which includes: FEMA staff and disaster employees; 

Federal partners; state, local, and tribal Emergency 

Managers; volunteer organizations; and first responders 

from across the Nation. EMI supports international 

Emergency Management with more than 50 countries 

participating in EMI’s training and educational activities 

through the years, both in residence and through internationally deployed training teams. 

EMI also enjoys close relations with several nationally recognized professional Emergency Management 

and related organizations and has interfaced with them 

through training, symposiums, and exercises. Some of 

these significant organizations include the International 

Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM), National 

Emergency Management Association (NEMA), 

Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM), 

American Public Works Association (APWA), American 

Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), and American Society 

of Engineering Management (ASEM). EMI is fully accredited by the International Association for Continuing 

Education and Training (IACET) and the American 

Council on Education (ACE). 

In 2013, EMI delivered 1,555 resident course offerings, training 35,521 individual participants. The EMI 

Independent Study (IS) Program, a web-based distance 

learning program open to the public, delivered extensive 

online training of more than 180 courses and trained 

more than 1.9 million individuals. EMI has provided 

technical support to dozens of other Federal government agencies and state offices on advanced distance 

learning technology development and application. The IS 

Program also hosts training for related Federal agencies. 
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A vital asset to FEMA’s disaster operations is the Disaster 

Field Training Operations (DFTO) implemented by 

EMI. In 2013 alone, the DFTO trained 23,346 disaster 

Response and Recovery employees at FEMA disaster field 

offices throughout the United States. 

EMI conducts three national-level symposiums. The 

Institute hosts the National Preparedness Annual 

Training and Exercise Symposium, which is attended 

by Regional Training Managers, State Training Officers 

and Exercise Training Officers, State Administrative 

Authority Officials, and subject matter experts from a 

broad sector of the preparedness community. The EMI 

Higher Education Symposium is held the first week in 

June for more than 400 college and university officials 

with current or developing programs in Emergency 

Management and hosts up to 70 separate discussion 

groups. The National Dam Safety Program Technical 

Seminar, held in February, is attended by Dam Safety officials, hydrologists, engineers, and reclamation officials. 

For further information on EMI programs and to access 

training, exercise, and application information, visit 

training.fema.gov/EMI. 
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Accreditations and
 Credit for EMI Courses
 

American Council on Education 

(ACE) Credit Recommendations 

The American Council on Education’s College Credit 

Recommendation Service (ACE CREDIT®) has evaluated 

and recommended college credit for 46 of the Emergency 

Management Institute’s (EMI) courses. Founded in 1918, 

ACE is the major coordinating body for all the Nation’s 

higher education institutes representing more than 1,600 

college and university presidents and more than 200 

related associations nationwide. It provides leadership on 

key higher education issues and influences public policy 

through advocacy. 

ACE CREDIT connects workplace learning with colleges 

and universities by helping adults gain access to academic 

credit at colleges and universities for formal courses and 

examinations taken in the workplace or other settings 

outside traditional higher education. 

For more than 30 years, colleges and universities have 

trusted ACE CREDIT to provide reliable course equivalency information to facilitate their decisions to award 

academic credit. For more information, visit the ACE 

CREDIT web site at www.acenet.edu/credit. 

For the benefit of our participants, EMI participates in 

the ACE Transcript Service. The ACE Transcript Service 

offers a lifelong record for participants who have successfully completed our courses that have been reviewed 

by ACE CREDIT. This service enables adult learners to 

present a nationally recognized transcript to the college 

or university of their choice for the potential award of 

academic credit. For more information, visit the ACE 

CREDIT Transcript Service web site at www.acenet.edu/credit/ 

transcripts. 

International Association for 

Continuing Education and Training 

The Emergency Management Institute (EMI) has been 

accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International 

Association for Continuing Education and Training 

(IACET). In obtaining this accreditation, EMI has demonstrated that it complies with the ANSI/IACET Standard 

recognized internationally as a standard of good practice. As a result of their Authorized Provider status, EMI 

is authorized to offer IACET CEUs for its programs that 

qualify under the ANSI/IACET Standard. 

Continuing Education Units (CEUs) 

Granted 

CEUs are granted to course participants seeking credit 

toward a program that an individual needs for maintaining specific knowledge, skills, and abilities. The 

number of CEUs is based on successful completion of 

a course that grants 1 CEU per 10 contact hours of an 

organized training experience under sponsorship by 

an institute such as EMI. Records of participation are 

maintained permanently and are issued from the NETC 

Admissions Office upon request. Each course description 

indicates the course’s CEUs (if applicable). 

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Continuing Education Credits (CECs) 

Continuing Education Credits (CECs) are awarded by 

the Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM) 

for classes taken to advance the professional development of Floodplain Managers and those working with 

floodplain management issues. As part of its Certified 

Floodplain Manager (CFM) Program, the ASFPM awards 

these credits to recognize and track the continued development and growth of the Floodplain Manager’s skills 

through training. There are two types of ASFPM CEC 

credits: core and parallel. Core floodplain management 

subjects are those that are directly related to the field 

of floodplain management. Continued study in these 

subjects is an important part of maintaining CFM status. 

Parallel floodplain management subjects are those that are 

indirectly related to the field of floodplain management. 

College Credit for Independent 

Study Courses 

EMI Independent Study courses are reviewed annually 

for college credit through a nationally accredited college 

or university. For more information, contact: 

FEMA Independent Study Program (College Credit) 

Emergency Management Institute 

National Emergency Training Center 

16825 South Seton Avenue 

Emmitsburg, Maryland 21727-8998 

Military Retirement Points 

Military Reserve personnel may earn retirement points 

for completing EMI Independent Study courses. Refer to 

the Independent Study section of this catalog for details 

(page 9). 

The Independent Study courses can be accessed on the 

Internet at training.fema.gov/IS. 
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Outline of Catalog
 and Course Coding
 

This catalog is divided into sections to make it user 

friendly. The Overview section provides information on 

the campus and facilities, certifications, special projects, 

etc. 

The General Information section provides information 

relative to application, registration, attendance, costs 

and stipends, foreign applicants, travel, lodging, food 

services, etc. A map of NETC is provided on page 12. 

Courses are listed by curriculum areas in the Curriculum 

Directory by Key Training Programs found on page v. 

Course descriptions are listed numerically by course 

code beginning on page 43. 

To identify where the different courses are offered, the 

following course codes are used: 

B Resident courses held at FEMA’s Center for 

Domestic Preparedness (CDP) 

E Resident courses held at the NETC campus 

G State/Local/Tribal field-delivered courses 

IS Independent Study courses 

K Resident courses held via Adobe Connect 

L	 Resident courses held offsite 

S	 Resident courses held at the FEMA Distribution 

Center in Frederick, Maryland 

V	 Resident courses held via Video Teleconference 

(VTC) 

Resident Courses (E, L, B, S, V, K Codes) 

EMI provides resident course training to Federal, state, 

local, tribal, volunteer, public, and private sector officials 

to strengthen emergency management core competencies for professional, career-long training. Resident 

training can be conducted at NETC; the Center for 

Domestic Preparedness; the FEMA Distribution Center in 

Frederick, Maryland; or at offsite locations throughout 

the country. Courses can also be conducted through 

video teleconference or Adobe Connect. 

FEMA Qualification System 

Every year, natural disasters cause hundreds of deaths, 

displace thousands, and cause more than $50 billion in 

damages. Some of these disasters are of a magnitude that 

the President determines Federal assistance is warranted. 

When this occurs, FEMA provides disaster assistance for 

individuals and their communities as directed under its 

statutory authority, the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief 

and Emergency Assistance Act. 

To carry out the provisions of the Stafford Act and 

the Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act 

(PKEMRA) of 2006, FEMA must maintain a well-trained 

disaster workforce. The workforce must be capable of 

performing their jobs in a unified effort to accomplish 

a shared mission that involves other Federal agencies; 

state, local, and tribal governments; voluntary agencies; 

and the private sector. 

The FEMA Disaster Workforce is comprised of Permanent 

Full-Time (PFT) employees with collateral disaster 

duties, Cadre of On-Call Response/Recovery Employees 

(CORE), and intermittent Disaster Reservists. The work is 

performed at FEMA’s Joint Field Offices (JFOs), Regional 

Response Coordination Centers (RRCCs), National 

Response Coordination Center (NRCC), and other sites 

that support disaster Response and Recovery operations. 

Providing performance-based disaster response and 

recovery training for FEMA’s Disaster Workforce is a key 

mission for EMI. To build the capabilities of FEMA’s Disaster 

Workforce, EMI offers a robust curriculum of Disaster 

Response and Recovery Training. EMI Disaster Workforce 

training is developed, delivered, and participants selected 

based on the FEMA Qualification System (FQS) requirements. This training is aligned to the various positions 

within FEMA’s 24 disaster cadres. The courses focus on 

tactics, techniques, and procedures that are required to 

carry out programmatic and functional responsibilities. 

They also provide participants the opportunity to hone 

the skills required for interagency and intergovernmental 

planning and operations. Other Federal Agency (OFA) 

personnel with specific roles and functions outlined in the 

National Response Framework (NRF) also participate in 

EMI’s Disaster Response and Recovery training. Training 

with allied Federal partners is critical to fostering common 

understandings, integrated operating procedures, communications, and a unified Response and Recovery effort. 

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Included in the curriculum are courses on the Public 

Assistance Program; Individual Assistance Program; 

Operations, including Mission Assignments; Logistics; 

Planning; Safety; Security; External Affairs; and Finance 

Administration. The courses are offered as Resident 

courses and are conducted in various locations, including 

the National Emergency Training Center, at the FEMA 

Regional Offices, and at various locations set up in 

support of disaster operations. Only those who meet 

the required prerequisites and selection criteria are 

eligible to attend the training . 

State/Local/Tribal Field Courses 

(G Code) 

A significant portion of EMI’s training is conducted by 

state Emergency Management agencies, under cooperative agreement with FEMA, and is distinguished by a 

G code. Not all of the G-coded courses listed in this 

catalog are offered in each state every year. Contact the 

appropriate state Office of Emergency Management to 

obtain dates of course offerings and other information 

on training activities. The address and phone numbers 

for state and Regional Training Offices are listed at the 

back of this catalog beginning on page 255. 

Independent Study Courses (IS Code) 

The Independent Study Program (ISP) is a distance 

learning program that offers training, free of charge, to 

the Nation’s Emergency Management network and the 

general public. It serves as both an alternative means to 

deliver valuable training to the professional and volunteer 

Emergency Management community, and an opportunity to improve public awareness and promote disaster 

preparedness nationally. The ISP offers more than 180 

training courses via the training site: training.fema.gov/IS. 

Program Eligibility 

The program is open to all U.S. citizens with a valid 

U.S. deliverable postal address, including Army Post 

Office (APO) and Fleet Post Office (FPO) addresses. At 

the present time, all of the ISP course materials are available free of charge from the ISP web site. 

How to Get Started 

The fastest way to begin taking courses is to visit the 

ISP web site. You can learn about each course, download materials, and take courses interactively. Just follow 

these easy steps: 

1. Go to the web site at training.fema.gov/IS. 

2. Click on ISP Course List. 

3. Select your course of interest. 

Once you have studied the training material, you can 

submit your final exam, all from the convenience of 

your home or office. Upon successful exam completion, 

you will receive an e-mail within 1  business day that 

confirms your transcript has been updated and a link to 

print your electronic certificate. 

Submitting Your Test 

Whether you download the materials or participate 

interactively, you will submit the final exam in the same 

manner. 

1. Go to the web site at training.fema.gov/IS. 

2. Click on ISP Course List. 

3. Select your course of interest. 

4. Click “Take Final Exam.” 

Your test will be scored and a response sent via e-mail 

usually within 1 business day. If you score a 75 percent 

or higher, your e-mail will contain a link to access and 

print your certificate of completion. 

Earn College Credit 

Through the regional accreditation agencies, it is possible 

to earn transferable academic credit for completion of 

Independent Study courses. Frederick Community 

College has assumed responsibility for the evaluation of 

EMI’s Independent Study courses. Courses meeting their 

academic standards become eligible for lower-division 

academic credit. To apply for college credit, you must 

successfully complete a course that is eligible for college 

credit. You can then submit an application with a fee to 

receive a personal copy of your college transcript. Two 

official copies may be directed to other institutions free 

of charge. For more information, visit www.em-study.com. 
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Continuing Education Units (CEUs) 

The ISP courses are evaluated and awarded CEUs in accordance with the standards established by the International 

Association of Continuing Education and Training 

(IACET). The number of CEUs for each course is listed 

on the ISP web site. 

Active and Reserve Members of the Military 

Active duty members of some branches of the military 

may be eligible to apply the completion of ISP courses 

toward promotion and retention programs. Contact 

your personnel or education office to determine if this 

program is applicable to your career progression. Our 

experience indicates that the member is usually required 

to apply and pay for college credit before receiving 

consideration to apply his or her participation in the 

ISP toward promotion or retention points. Members of 

the reserve components who are required to accumulate 

retirement and retention points are, in most cases, able 

to obtain credit for their work through the ISP. 

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National Emergency Training Center (NETC),
 

Home of the Emergency Management Institute
 

The National Emergency Training Center (NETC) in Emmitsburg, Maryland, is the home of the Emergency 

Management Institute (EMI) and offers the finest in educational resources. The 107-acre campus also houses the U.S. 

Fire Administration and the National Fire Academy. The campus is located 12 miles south of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania; 

75 miles north of Washington, DC; and 50 miles northwest of Baltimore, Maryland. 

The campus is fully equipped with air-conditioned classrooms, lodging for participants, a Learning Resource Center, 

and dining and recreational facilities. There are also several specialized facilities, such as the Simulation and Exercise 

Laboratory, a television studio, and four computer laboratories that are integral to the instruction of many courses. 

NATIONAL EMERGENCY 

TRAINING CENTER 

The NETC Learning Resource 

Center (LRC) 

The NETC Learning Resource Center (LRC) has, for 

more than three decades, been the home to the Nation’s 

preeminent collection of all-hazards first responder 

resources. The LRC’s 190,000 titles encompass the entire 

gamut of natural and man-made hazards from fires and 

hurricanes to tornadoes and flooding, from chemical 

and biological to radiological and nuclear hazards. The 

Emergency Management, Fire, and Emergency Medical 

Services collections in particular have the greatest depth 

and breadth of any in the United States. 

The LRC routinely supplies answers to simple requests 

either on the phone or via e-mail. In response to more 

complex subject inquiries, the LRC staff will conduct literature searches, compile bibliographies, and, depending 

on copyright restrictions, provide documentation in the 

form of reports and articles. 

Visit the LRC web site at www.usfa.fema.gov/library to search 

the extensive collection 24/7, including more than 

22,000 downloadable items. On the home page, users 

can also sign up for the weekly newsletter or subscribe 

to one of the RSS feeds. In addition, users can browse 

special landing pages such as: 

•	First Responder Dissertations and Theses 

•	Civil Defense-Era Documents and Reports 

•	Fire and All-Hazards Subject Guides 

•	Major Disaster Bibliographies 

The LRC is open to the general public; however, only 

NETC personnel and participants may borrow materials 

directly from the LRC. Visitors to the LRC should call at 

least 24 hours in advance at (301) 447-1046. This will 

help expedite entry through Security. Admittance will 

not be granted after 5 p.m. (Monday–Thursday) or on 

the weekend unless prior arrangements have been made. 

When classes are in session, the LRC’s regular schedule of 

hours is Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., 

and Friday, 12:00 p.m. to 4 p.m. EST/EDT. Specifically in 

support of the NETC curriculum, the LRC is open some 

weekends and evenings. Please call ahead when visiting 

the LRC at these times. 

Contact the LRC at: 

National Emergency Training Center 

Learning Resource Center 

16825 South Seton Avenue 

Emmitsburg, Maryland 21727 

1-800-638-1821 

(301) 447-1030 

(301) 447-3217 (fax)
 

netclrc@fema.dhs.gov (e-mail)
 

www.lrc.fema.gov (online card catalog)
 

The Campus 

A map of the campus appears on the next page, followed 

by a description of each building. 
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descrIptIon of BuIldIngs 

National Emergency Training Center 

St. Joseph College was purchased by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in 1979 to serve as a training 

facility. Prior to its official closing in 1973, the college served as a 4-year liberal arts college for women. In 1981, the facility 

was entered into the Federal records as the National Emergency Training Center (NETC). The NETC houses the Emergency 

Management Institute (EMI) and the United States Fire Administration (USFA) (which includes the National Fire Academy 

[NFA]). The following is a brief description of the buildings identified on the previous page. 

The Fallen Firefighters Memorial was dedicated on October 4, 1981, and in October 1990, Congress designated it as the 

National Fallen Firefighters Memorial. It is a memorial to firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty. 

Building A—A 3-story residence hall built in 1964 and 

renovated in 1996. It has 93 dormitory rooms. (I) 

Building B—Student Center, built in 1956, the location of a game room, pub, and recreational activities. 

A large picture window overlooks the scenic Catoctin 

Mountain range. (F) 

Building C—Built in 1956 and renovated in 1995, it has 

213 dormitory rooms. (F) 

Building D—Built in 1926 and renovated in 1965 and 

1995, it is a 3-story brick structure that has the charm 

of the old architecture. It consists of NETC Procurement 

offices, 45 dormitory rooms, and a convenience shop in 

the basement. (F) 

Building E—Built in 1926 and renovated in 1966 and 

1993, it is occupied by EMI Distance Learning offices, 

NETC Budget offices, and Computer Support personnel. (F) 

Building F—Built in 1925 and renovated in 1965 and 

1995, it houses EMI Integrated Emergency Management 

offices and has 45 dormitory rooms. (F) 

Building G—Built in 1948, and renovated in 1984 and 

2001 to accommodate staff of the National Fire Data 

Center and National Fire Programs Divisions. (G) 

Building H—Built in 1923 and renovated in 1993, 

it houses NFA offices, a fully equipped gymnasium, 

weight room, and an indoor swimming pool. (F) 

Building I—Built in 1996, it serves as the Material 

Receipt and Distribution Center, Maintenance Facility 

offices, Support Services Division offices, and the USFA 

Publications Center. (F) 

Building J—Built in 1966, and renovated in 1993, 

it is the NFA classroom facility and houses NFA and 

National Fire Programs Division staff. It includes a 

lobby and a tiered 249-seat auditorium. (F) 

Building K—Built circa 1870, renovated in 1982 and 1993, 

it houses EMI classrooms. The 3-story brick structure also 

contains a Dining Hall capable of seating 500 people, EMI 

Independent Study offices, and support offices. (F) 

Building L—Built in 1959, renovated in 1993, it 

consists of dormitory rooms and an EMI classroom. (F) 

Building M—Built in 1965, renovated in 1989, it houses 

two EMI classrooms and the EMI Computer Lab. (F) 

Building N—Designed by the English-born architect, 

E.G. Lind (1829–1909), it was built in 1870 and renovated in 1987 and 1992. The building is an example of 

Second Empire Style that was popular in the second half 

of the 19th Century. As such, it is listed on the National 

Register of Historic Buildings. It houses staff of the 

United States Fire Administrator’s office, the Learning 

Resource Center, and EMI. (F) 

Building O—Erected in 1839 as a chapel. The marble, 


alabaster altars, and stained glass windows were 


retained when it was renovated in 1965. It houses the 


National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, and support 


offices are in the basement. (I)
 

Building P—The Log Cabin serves as a recreational 


facility overlooking peaceful Tom’s Creek. (F)
 

Building Q—The brick barn is a service facility. The 


ornamental brick grill windows are characteristic of the 


early 19th Century Western Maryland construction. (F)
 

Building R—Built in 1948, renovated in 1993, located 


behind Building G, it serves as the USFA Fire Protection 


Laboratory. (F)
 

Building S—Renovated in 2001, this building is the 


home of EMI and NFA Simulation Laboratories. (F)
 

Building T—The old Milk House of the original St. 


Joseph’s campus.
 

Building U—A burn building complex used by the 


NFA for arson investigation and demonstration. (F) 

Building V—Built in 1992, it houses the Security 

Office. (F) 

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TRAINING CENTER

 

 

The National Civil Defense/ 

Emergency Management 

Monument 

On November 13, 1999, President Clinton signed 

a bill (HR 348/PL 106-103) that granted authority to 

the National Civil Defense Monument Commission to 

construct a monument at FEMA’s NETC in Emmitsburg, 

Maryland. 

The purpose of the monument is to honor the thousands of Civil Defense and Emergency Management 

professionals and volunteers who have worked hard and 

faithfully to protect the public from both man-made 

and natural hazards. This monument particularly recognizes the numerous military and civilian volunteers and 

professionals who have gone beyond the normal call 

of duty to save lives and alleviate suffering in times of 

crises. The monument serves as an enduring reminder of 

the heartfelt thanks that a multitude of people feel whenever they remember those who have selflessly served 

them, or their loved ones, in times of great need. 

The centerpiece of the monument is a 15-ton block of 

polished white Vermont granite, shaped as a three-sided 

pyramid, representative of the Federal, state, and local 

governments and their efforts in working together to 

accomplish a joint mission. The triangular base is 5 feet 

on each side, rising to 15 feet in height. The pinnacle of 

the monument is capped with a large, bronze American 

eagle, sculpted by the world-renowned sculptor, Lorenzo 

Ghiglieri. The base is encircled by a stone and concrete 

plaza with appropriately inscribed bronze state plaques 

embedded in concrete, surrounded by a circle of state 

flags. A brick wall rises approximately 3 feet in height 

on the back or south side of the plaza. Near the edge of 

the plaza are two bronze plaques bearing the names of 

advocates and members of the Monument Commission. 

The monument was dedicated on April 6, 2002. The 

Commission plans to hold an annual memorial service to 

pay tribute to those who have given to their fellow citizens by mitigating the potential losses from emergency 

situations, for those who have responded to emergencies, 

and to the professionals and our Elected Officials who 

strive to improve the methods of handling emergencies. 
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General Information
 

Eligibility 

To take an EMI course, applicants must meet the selection criteria and prerequisites specified for each course. 

Participants may not take the same course more than 

once. 

Enrollment in EMI courses is generally limited to U.S. residents; 

however, each year a limited number of international 

participants are accommodated. (See Foreign Applicants, 

page 20.) 

The NETC is an equal opportunity campus. It does not 

discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religious 

belief, national origin, or disability in its admissions 

and participant-related policies and procedures. NETC 

actively encourages all qualified candidates to apply for 

all courses. 

Application Procedures 

The form used to apply to take an EMI course is the 

General Admissions Application Form (FEMA Form 

119-25-1 [formerly FEMA Form 75-5]). A copy of the 

form is included at the back of this catalog and it may 

be duplicated. Additional forms can be downloaded 

from the EMI web site (www.training.fema.gov/apply) or 

obtained from state and local Emergency Management 

offices, FEMA Regional offices, or the NETC Office of 

Admissions. The addresses for the state/local Emergency 

Management offices and the FEMA regional offices are 

listed at the back of the catalog. Please fill out all blanks 

on the application form or it will be returned . 

FEMA has eliminated the use of the Social Security 

Number (SSN), where possible, when applying for FEMA 

training. All individuals, including FEMA employees, 

applying for Emergency Management Institute resident classes are required to register using the Center for 

Domestic Preparedness (CDP) Training Administration 

System (CTAS) and obtain a Student Identification (SID) 

number. This number is used in place of the SSN on the 

General Admissions Application Form. 

Which courses does this process impact? 

All EMI Resident, Video Teleconference, and Adobe 

Connect courses, including courses held at NETC (E code); 

offsite (L code); Center for Domestic Preparedness (B 

code); FEMA Distribution Center in Frederick, Maryland 

(S code); through Video Teleconference (VTC) (V code); 

and Adobe Connect (K  code). State, local, and tribal 

field-delivered courses (G code) and Independent Study 

courses (IS code) are not impacted by the process. 

How do I obtain my FEMA Student Identification 

Number (SID) number? 

Step 1:	 To register, go to cdp.dhs.gov/femasid. 

Step 2:	 Click on the “Need a FEMA SID” box on the 

right side of the screen. 

Step 3:	 Follow the instructions and provide the necessary information to create your account. 

Step 4:	 You will receive an e-mail with your SID number. 

You should save this number in a secure location. 

What do I do with this new FEMA SID number I’ve 

been assigned? 

The SID number must be used in place of the SSN on 

the General Admissions Application (FEMA  Form 

119-25-1, Box 3). 

Why is it important to register in the CTAS? 

Any applications for FY 2015 EMI courses that do not 

include the training registration number will not be 

processed until the FEMA SID is provided to NETC 

Admissions. 

Applications must be coordinated, reviewed, and 

approved by: 

•	The head of the applicant’s sponsoring organization; 

•	The Emergency Management office of the applicant’s 

state; and 

•	The NETC Admissions Office. 

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Completed applications should be sent to: 

Office of Admissions 

National Emergency Training Center 

Building I, Room 216 

16825 South Seton Avenue 

Emmitsburg, MD 21727 

General admissions questions may be directed to the 

NETC Admissions Office at 1-800-238-3358, extension 

1035; (301)  447-1035, or via e-mail to: netcadmissions@ 

fema.dhs.gov. 

Enrollment for EMI Courses 

Participants can apply to EMI courses any time up to 6 

weeks before the start of the course . For participants 

who apply earlier than 6 weeks, acceptance letters 

will be sent at the time of enrollment . 

Dates for courses can be accessed at www.training.fema.gov/ 

emicourses. The NETC Admissions Office will review the 

applications as they are received and notify applicants 

regarding their status. 

Once accepted into a course, participants will receive 

an acceptance letter with further instructions regarding 

transportation and other matters. Arriving at NETC 

for a class without formal acceptance from the NETC 

Admissions Office will result in the participant being 

sent home. 

In an effort to fill EMI courses, vacancies will be updated 

frequently and posted on the EMI web site (www.training. 

fema.gov/emicourses) and qualified personnel may apply. 

EMI will fill vacancies on a first-come, first-served basis. 

(Note: For IEMC vacancies by position, consult the IEMC web site at 

www.training.fema.gov/emicourses.) 

Attendance/Substitution/ 

Cancellation 

Once accepted, participants are expected to attend all 

sessions of each course, symposium, or workshop. Those 

who do not attend all sessions will not receive course 

completion certificates and will not be reimbursed under 

the Student Stipend Program. Student assessments will be 

made via examinations, activities, or exercises. Students 

must obtain a minimum 70% score to successfully pass 

a training event. 

If an organization must cancel an accepted participant, 

the organization may request substitution of an equally 

qualified person. This request must be made in writing 

at the same time as the cancellation and must be accompanied by a completed General Admissions Application 

Form for the substitute. Requests for substitutions for EMI courses 

must be submitted through the applicable state Emergency Management 

office. If a last-minute cancellation is necessary, please 

call the NETC Admissions Office at (301)  447-1035 or 

(800) 238-3358 (extension 1035). A fax may be sent to 

(301) 447-1658; e-mail address is netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov. 

Transcripts 

Participants can request a transcript by submitting a 

request in writing to: 

National Emergency Training Center 

Attn: Admissions Office 

16825 South Seton Avenue 

Emmitsburg, MD 21727 

Or by e-mailing netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov 

Requests should include the address where the transcript 

should be sent. 

Dress Code 

When attending EMI classes, it is each participant’s 

responsibility to use good judgment in selecting attire 

that projects a professional image and is appropriate for 

both the local climate differences and classroom activities. If EMI staff determine that a participant’s attire is 

inappropriate, the participant will be required to change 

into more appropriate clothing before being allowed to 

continue class. 

In classroom settings, appropriate attire for males 

includes shirts with collars, slacks, departmental 

uniforms (no T-shirts), shoes, and socks. Optional items 

include sweaters, sport coats, ties, etc. Appropriate attire 

for females includes dresses, blouses with slacks or skirts, 

departmental uniforms (no T-shirts), and shoes. Optional 

items include sweaters, blazers, etc. 

Costs/Stipends/Reimbursements 

There are no tuition fees for EMI on-campus or offsite 

courses. All instruction, course materials, and housing 

(for most participants) are provided at no cost. Participants 

from other countries, other Federal agencies, and most 

participants from private industry or contractors to state, 
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local, or tribal governments must pay their own transportation and lodging fees. All participants are responsible 

for the cost of cafeteria meals provided and for personal, 

incidental expenses. 

Stipend reimbursement is limited to three trips for 

each participant per fiscal year. (This restriction does 

not apply to participants who are employees of state, 

local, and tribal offices of Emergency Services, or those 

enrolled in the Master Exercise Practitioner Program.) 

You must purchase a 21-day pre-purchased, non-refundable ticket for round-trip transportation by common 

carrier (economy, coach class, or less). First class and 

business class airline tickets will not be reimbursed. 

Reimbursement for airline tickets will be at the state 

ceiling as established by NETC. If you choose to drive, 

you will be reimbursed the current Privately Owned 

Vehicle (POV) Federal mileage allowance or the state 

ceiling, whichever is less. 

Reimbursement will be made by direct deposit to your 

personal account (please provide a copy of a voided 

check). You are responsible for reimbursing your 

organization. 

If you have questions about your eligibility to receive a 

participant stipend, please call (301) 447-1035. 

Note: Participants of E0392, Emergency Management Higher 

Education Symposium, are not eligible for stipend reimbursement. 

Travel Planning 

Applicants must not make travel plans prior to receiving 

an official acceptance package from the NETC Admissions 

Office. Acceptance packages contain important travel 

information for the specific classes. 

NETC Campus Information 

Lodging 

All lodging rooms are non-smoking and are randomly 

assigned prior to your arrival. Because of the random 

assignments of rooms, classmates may not be lodged 

together. If the participant count exceeds the number of 

single rooms available, participants may need to share 

a room. Please do not call to request a single room. 

However, if you have a disability and require special 

accommodations, please note those on your application. 

If you are required to pay for your lodging, you may do 

so by cash, personal check, traveler’s check, or credit 

card (MasterCard, Visa, American Express, or Discover). 

If you are a non-DHS Federal employee, your Travel 

Authorization (TA) should state that “Housing will be 

provided to the traveler at NETC” (currently $40 per 

night), payable upon arrival at NETC. If NETC housing is 

not available, a “Certificate of Non-Availability” will be 

issued by NETC. If you are a Federal employee participating in a course at NETC, a dormitory room will be 

reserved for you. If you do not require lodging, you 

must notify the Housing Office in writing at FEMA-NETCHousing@fema.dhs.gov. You must make this notification 

upon receipt of your acceptance letter. Failure to notify 

the Housing Office that lodging is not needed will result 

in your being charged for the room for the length of the 

course. 

If you are a foreign participant, private sector representative, or contractor to a state or local government entity, 

you are responsible for your own travel and per diem 

costs, and lodging (currently $40 per night), payable 

upon arrival at NETC. NETC accepts credit card payment 

(Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express) for 

lodging. 

If you are a DHS employee (including FEMA Disaster 

Reservists), you must present a copy of your TA when 

you arrive at registration, and you should read the FEMA 

instructions, policies, and comptroller-grams dealing 

with travel to NETC. Your TA should state that “Housing 

will be provided to the traveler at NETC at no cost.” If 

lodging on the NETC campus is not needed, you must 

notify the NETC Housing Office in writing at FEMANETC-Housing@fema.dhs.gov. Failure to notify the Housing 

Office that lodging is not needed will result in your 

being charged for the room for the length of the course. 

Food Service 

There is an on-campus dining facility. The meal charge 

will be identified in all acceptance letters and will include 

costs for three meals per day, beginning with dinner on 

the day preceding the course start date and extending 

through lunch on the last day of the course, plus morning 

and afternoon breaks. Meals may be paid for with cash, 

traveler’s check, purchase order, credit card (MasterCard 

or Visa), or by advance payment. There are no refunds 

for meals missed. All participants residing on campus 

must purchase a meal ticket . Any participant who does 

not purchase a meal ticket must move off campus for the 

duration of the course at his/her own personal expense. 

Participants staying off campus must pay for morning 

and afternoon breaks. 
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Security 

Due to increased security precautions, participants 

should bring two photo IDs to campus. PLEASE HAVE 

THEM WITH YOU, NOT IN YOUR BAGGAGE! If you do 

not have the photo IDs, you will not be permitted on 

campus. Security checks will delay your registration at 

the NETC. 

If you are a participant from a foreign country, please 

be prepared to show your passport or visa at registration. 

Firearms 

Firearms are prohibited on campus! Due to heightened security requirements, please understand that 

Security and Law Enforcement personnel may search 

you, your vehicle, or your luggage. Maryland law is very 

narrow in its definition of Law Enforcement Officers 

who may carry firearms. For your own protection, and 

to expedite your processing into the NETC, do not bring 

weapons of any kind to campus . Weapons include 

knives with blades longer than 3 inches, machetes, bow 

and arrows, ammunition, rifles, shotguns, pistols, etc. 

Sworn/Commissioned and state POST certified officers, 

and Federal officers, or local officers with concurrent 

jurisdiction who require a firearm for the performance 

of required official duties must obtain an exception 

from the Director of Support Services prior to arrival 

on campus. If you arrive at NETC with weapons of any 

kind without prior approval, your entry will be significantly delayed. 

Alcoholic Beverages 

Consumption of alcoholic beverages is limited to the 

Pub and Log Cabin. Alcohol is not allowed in lodging 

rooms or vehicles, and will be confiscated . If you 

arrive at NETC with alcohol, or are attempting to bring 

it on campus, your entry to campus will be significantly 

delayed. 

Registration 

Upon arrival, participants must report to Building C to 

obtain room assignments and key cards. Participants may 

be lodged at a distance from the registration building; for 

this reason, we recommend luggage with wheels. Picture 

identification is required at registration and for entry to 

campus. 

Transportation and Parking 

Participants must make their own flight arrangements. 

Travel days are normally the day before the course 

begins and the day after the course ends. Specific travel 

information relative to each course will be included in the 

participant acceptance package. Please read this information carefully BEFORE making flight arrangements . 

Participants must call the NETC Transportation Office 

at (301) 447-1113 at least 2 weeks in advance to reserve 

a seat on the NETC airport shuttle . Seating on the bus 

may be unavailable, and transportation to Emmitsburg 

will be at the participant’s own expense if a participant 

fails to call. 

Participants who drive to campus must register their 

vehicles upon arrival in the lobby of Building C. Picture 

identification and automobile registration (owner’s card) 

must be shown when the vehicle is registered in order 

to receive stipend reimbursement. A parking permit 

will be issued, which must be displayed on the vehicle. 

Participant parking is in the lot north of Building J and is 

not permitted elsewhere on campus. Vehicles parked in 

violation of this rule are subject to towing at the owner’s 

expense. Loading and unloading of luggage is permitted 

in designated areas. Participants may arrive on campus 

any time after 12:30 p.m. the day before class begins. 

Shuttle departure is usually 9:30 a.m. Friday morning for 

4-day classes, but can vary depending on the length of 

the course. 

Directions to NETC 

From Baltimore: I-695 (Baltimore Beltway) to I-70 West 

(towards Frederick); to Route 15 North to Emmitsburg. 

Turn left off Route 15 to South Seton Avenue. 

From Washington: I-495 (Washington Beltway) to 

I-270 North (towards Frederick); to Route 15 North 

to Emmitsburg. Turn left off Route 15 to South Seton 

Avenue. 

From Philadelphia and East: Pennsylvania Turnpike 

west to Harrisburg, Exit 236 (Route 15). Go South on 

Route 15 to Emmitsburg. Turn right off Route 15 to South 

Seton Avenue. 

From Pittsburgh and West: Pennsylvania Turnpike east 

to Harrisburg, Exit 236 (Route 15). Go South on Route 

15 to Emmitsburg. Turn right off Route 15 to South Seton 

Avenue. 

From Herndon, Virginia (Dulles Airport): Turn left 

onto Route 28 (turns into Route 7). Take Route 7 west 

to Route 15. At Leesburg, Virginia, take Route 15 North 

to Frederick, Maryland. Continue on Route 15 North 

to Emmitsburg. Turn left off Route 15 to South Seton 

Avenue. 
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Foreign Applicants 

EMI often receives inquiries from citizens and officials 

of foreign countries. EMI courses are generally available to U.S. citizens only. Most EMI resident courses 

expect attendees to have full knowledge of, and experience with, U.S. governmental and political systems and 

are based on U.S.-specific legislation, regulations, and 

systems. Thus, most EMI courses are not appropriate for 

foreign participants. 

While EMI cannot generally accommodate international 

participants in its resident courses, it occasionally sends 

faculty to other nations to deliver Emergency Management 

training onsite. All expenses for such training must be 

paid by the host nation. For more information, write to: 

Superintendent 

Emergency Management Institute 

National Emergency Training Center 

16825 South Seton Avenue 

Emmitsburg, Maryland 21727-8998 

International participants are occasionally accepted to 

attend EMI resident courses on a space-available, fee-pay 

basis. To be considered for such an exception, applications from foreign individuals must meet the following 

conditions: 

•	The application must be submitted at least 60 days 

prior to the course start date and must come from 

and be endorsed by an appropriate component of 

the national government of the applicant’s home 

nation. Applications are generally routed through the 

appropriate embassy. The applicant should be notified 

of acceptance/rejection 2 weeks prior to the start date. 

•	The applicant must be a government employee with 

official Emergency Management responsibilities 

pertinent to the course which he/she is requesting 

to attend. The official endorsement must describe 

these responsibilities, their relationship to the course 

requested, and a compelling need to attend EMI to 

receive the required training. 

•	Because language translation is not provided on 

campus, participants must be fluent in reading, 

writing, and speaking English. 

Completed applications should be sent to: 

Admissions Office, Room I-216
 

National Emergency Training Center
 

16825 South Seton Avenue
 

Emmitsburg, Maryland 21727-8998
 

(301) 447-1035 

(301) 447-1658 (fax)
 

netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov (e-mail)
 

WeB addresses 

FEMA www.fema.gov 

EMI training.fema.gov/emi 

Higher Education training.fema.gov/emiweb/edu/ 

LRC netclrc@fema.dhs.gov (e-mail) 

www.lrc.fema.gov (online card catalog) 

Independent Study training.fema.gov/is/ 

USFA/NFA www.usfa.dhs.gov 

General Admission Application Form 

(FEMA Form 119-25-1) training.fema.gov/emicourses/ 

EMI Catalog www.training.fema.gov/emicourses/emicatalog.asp 

NPD Online Course Catalog training.fema.gov 

CD Videos and CD-ROMs www.ntis.gov 

Emergency Management Professional Program (EMPP) training.fema.gov/empp 

Integrated Emergency Management Courses (IEMC) training.fema.gov/emiweb/iemc 

Master Exercise Practitioner Program (MEPP) training.fema.gov/mepp 
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EMI Training at the Center for 

Domestic Preparedness, Anniston, 

Alabama 

EMI also conducts training at FEMA’s Center for Domestic 

Preparedness (CDP), located in Anniston, Alabama. The 

CDP campus consists of four major training sites: Main 

Training Facility (Building 61), Noble Training Facility 

(NTF), the Advanced Responder Training Complex 

(ARTC), and the Chemical, Ordnance, Biological, and 

Radiological Training Facility (COBRATF). 

Smoking 

Smoking in Federal facilities is prohibited. Each building 

has a designated outdoor smoking area. 

Alcohol 

Alcoholic beverages will not be sold to anyone under 21 

years of age, nor to anyone in an obviously intoxicated 

condition. Consumption of alcoholic beverages (beer 

and wine only, no liquor) is limited to the Recovery Zone 

Lounge, Building 251, and individual dormitory rooms. 

In addition, alcoholic beverages will not be consumed 

or possessed by personnel in training during normal 

working hours or adjacent to a training area at any time. 

Personal quantities of beer and wine only are allowed 

in individual dormitory rooms. Open containers of 

alcoholic beverages are prohibited in any common or 

outdoor areas in the lodging complex. The CDP reserves 

the right to either limit or refuse the purchase of alcoholic beverages to patrons of the Recovery Zone Lounge. 

Weapons 

All firearms are prohibited on the CDP campus . Due 

to heightened security requirements, Security and Law 

Enforcement personnel may search you, your vehicle, or 

your luggage. For your own protection, and to expedite 

your processing into the CDP, do not bring weapons of 

any kind to the CDP campus . Weapons include knives 

with blades longer than 3 inches, bow and arrows, 

ammunition, rifles, shotguns, pistols, etc. If you arrive 

at the CDP with weapons of any kind without prior 

written approval, your entry to campus will be denied . 

Lodging 

Lodging will be provided onsite to eligible state and 

local participants at no cost to you or your organization. 

Federal and private sector employees will be charged at 

a rate of $25 per night. 

Meals 

Eligible state and local participants will receive meals 

at no cost. Federal and private sector employees will be 

charged for meals at a rate of $11.00 for breakfast, $12.70 

for lunch, and $15.55 for dinner. Federal and private 

sector employees will be issued a meal card and will pay 

only for meals consumed. 

Dress Code 

Training attire is casual for the duration of the course. 

When attending CDP classes, it is each participant’s 

responsibility to use good judgment in selecting attire 

that projects a professional image and is appropriate 

for both the local climate and classroom activities. 

Classroom sessions will be held in climate-controlled 

buildings. This northeastern area of Alabama generally 

has a mild climate. During outdoor training, participants should consider wearing durable clothing relevant 

to the training environment. Agency-prescribed dress 

or uniform is acceptable for training. Slacks and jeans 

are recommended for all hands-on (lanes) training. Flip 

flops, sandals, and tank tops are not permitted. 

If CDP staff determines that a participant’s attire is inappropriate, the participant will be required to change 

into more appropriate clothing before being allowed to 

continue training. Attire for training is business casual 

during course hours. 

Security 

All personnel entering CDP should become familiar 

and comply with the security regulations and instructions. All participants will display their participant badge 

(identification) at all times while inside the facility. 

Fitness Facilities 

A fitness center is available for participant use while 

staying at the CDP for a minimal cost. The facility is 

owned and operated by the City of Anniston. The facility 

is open daily until 9 p.m. Further information is available at the CDP Hospitality Desk, Building 320. The 

below activities are available at the fitness center: 

• Nautilus equipment 

• Heated indoor pool 

• Cardio room 

• Sauna 

• Racquetball 

• Sauna-Vibe Massage 

• Free weights 

• Basketball 
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Banking Facilities 

There are ATM machines located at the CDP Hospitality 

Desk (Building 320), the Recovery Zone Lounge, and 

NTF and CDP (Building  61) dining facilities. A local 

credit union has an ATM located near the McClellan Post 

Office, in the McClellan Park, Medical Mall parking lot. 

Numerous other banking institutions are in the local 

area. 

Travel 

Note: You must first receive an acceptance letter from the NETC 

Admissions Office before making any travel arrangements. 

Privately-Owned Vehicles 

Driving directions to CDP are provided on the following 

page. Your acceptance letter will outline the method and 

rate of reimbursement. 

Air Travel 

Your acceptance letter will contain specific instructions 

on making airline reservations. Arrangements should 

be made with your flight arriving at Hartsfield Atlanta 

International Airport. For security purposes, be prepared 

to show a photo ID. Transportation to CDP will be 

provided via shuttle bus to/from the airport. Please call 

(256) 231-0132 to reserve a seat on the shuttle bus. 

In case of emergency or travel difficulties, please call the 

Center for Domestic Preparedness at (256) 741-3418. 

Note: Onsite transportation is provided to and from all training areas 

and support facilities at CDP on a scheduled basis. 

General Directions to Center for Domestic 

Preparedness/Noble Training Facility 

FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP)/Noble 

Training Facility (NTF) is approximately 90 miles west 

of Atlanta, Georgia, and 60 miles east of Birmingham, 

Alabama. If traveling from the east, west, or south, the 

best access is Interstate 20 to Exit 185 in Oxford, then 

north on Alabama Highway 21 for approximately 7 

miles. From the north, take I-59 to U.S.  431 South to 

Alabama Highway 21. Turn left on Highway 21 North 

and travel approximately 3 miles. The entrance is Baltzell 

Gate-Fort McClellan. 

From Birmingham Airport: 

From the Birmingham Airport, take I-20 East from 

Birmingham. 

Take I-20 East to exit 185 OXFORD-ANNISTON (Ala 21) 

(about 60 miles). 

Upon exiting, you will be in Oxford, Alabama. Continue 

north on Ala 21 into Anniston. Proceed through Anniston 

to Fort McClellan. 

After driving on Ala 21 for about 8 miles, you will see 

the Fort fence on your right. You will pass two closed 

gates. You will come to a signalized intersection (EXXON 

station on left). Proceed through this intersection and 

KEEP RIGHT. 

Turn right onto Baltzell Gate Road. Follow Baltzell and 

parallel the golf course. You will pass the clubhouse on 

your left. 

At the intersection (TEE), turn left onto FEDERAL WAY 

and proceed up the hill. Watch for the blue and white 

signs for FEMA/Noble Training Facility, which will be 

on your right on CARE DRIVE. Park in northeast lot. Go 

to glass door (under FEMA sign). 

Note: Watch for the blue and white signs marking the route to NTF on 

Baltzell Gate Road. 

If you need additional directions, please call FEMA’s Center for 

Domestic Preparedness at (256) 231-0132 or (256) 741-3418. 

From Atlanta Airport: 

Follow I-20 to exit 188 (Oxford). 

Turn right off the exit onto Morgan Road. 

Continue straight passing through 3 traffic lights (road 

will change to Golden Springs Road). 

Cross through the third traffic light (crossroad is 

Coleman/Choccolocco Road) and stay straight onto the 

bypass. 

Follow the bypass for approximately 2–3 miles to the 

stop sign. 

Turn right at the stop sign onto Iron Mountain Road. 
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Follow Iron Mountain road approximately 3–4 miles to a 

stop sign at the intersection of Bains Gap Road. 

Proceed straight through crossing Bains Gap Road 

approximately 500 yards. 

Turn left on the first street to the left. 

Follow this street approximately 1⁄4 mile to CDP Lodging 

Area on the left. 

Note: If you need additional directions, please call FEMA’s Center for 

Domestic Preparedness at (256) 231-0132 or (256) 741-3418. 

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Emergency Management
 Professional Program (EMPP)
 

The vision of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA’s) Emergency Management Institute (EMI) is to 

strengthen the field of Emergency Management by establishing an Emergency Management Professional Program 

(EMPP). The EMPP provides a structured and progressive framework for acquiring the knowledge, skills, and abilities 

to enter and progress through the field and to meet the challenges of a dynamic and complex environment. The entire 

EMPP curriculum is designed to be a lifetime of learning for a career in Emergency Management. 

The EMPP includes three separate but closely related training and education programs: 

•	National Emergency Management Basic Academy 

•	National Emergency Management Leaders Academy 

•	National Emergency Management Executive Academy
 

Contact these individuals for more information about the following programs:
 

National Emergency Management Basic Academy: 

Linda Choha (301) 447-1616 linda.choha@fema.dhs.gov 

National Emergency Management Leaders Academy: 

Todd Wheeler (301) 447-1101 todd.wheeler@fema.dhs.gov 

National Emergency Management Executive Academy: 

Mary Hughes (301) 447-1633 mary.hughes@fema.dhs.gov 

National Emergency Management Basic Academy 

The purpose for the establishment of a National Emergency Management Basic Academy is to support the professionalization of the field of Emergency Management with a structured and progressive framework for acquiring the 

knowledge, skills, and abilities to enter the field and grow to meet the challenges of an unpredictable and complex 

environment. The National Emergency Management Basic Academy will offer a foundational education in Emergency 

Management while providing an opportunity for participants to build camaraderie, establish professional contacts, and 

gain a common understanding of the roles, responsibilities, and authorities of an Emergency Management program. 

For individuals new to the field, or transferring from another profession into Emergency Management, the National 

Emergency Management Basic Academy is the opportunity to get a standard and comprehensive grounding in all the 

key aspects of the field. The training objectives are based on the newly established Emergency Management competencies that the National Emergency Management Association (NEMA); International Association of Emergency Managers 

(IAEM); and state, local, tribal, and territorial Emergency Management professionals have established in coordination 

with the Emergency Management Institute (EMI). 

Target Audience 

The National Emergency Management Basic Academy has an entry-level curriculum designed for newly appointed 

Emergency Managers and staff from state, local, tribal, territorial, FEMA, and other Federal agencies, as well as 

prospective professionals transferring from another discipline to Emergency Management. Participants in the target 

audience will be selected based on their willingness to meet the prerequisites and their commitment to complete all 

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requirements of the National Emergency Management 

Basic Academy. 

Classroom Course Requirements 

The National Emergency Management Basic Academy 

consists of the following classroom courses: 

•	E0101, Foundations of Emergency Management (80 hours), 10 

days 

•	E0102, Science of Disaster (guided by scientists from U.S. 

Geological Survey [USGS]; National Weather Service 

[NWS]; atmospheric scientists; and others) (24 

hours), 3 days 

•	E0103, Planning: Emergency Operations (adding new THIRA 

and CPG-201 concepts) (16 hours), 2 days 

•	E0104, Exercise Design (guided by EMI’s Integrated 

Emergency Management Branch) (16 hours), 2 days 

•	E0105, Public Information and Warning (16 hours), 2 days 

•	Total course hours: 152 hours 

Course descriptions can be found on pages 43–47. 

Prerequisites 

Prerequisite requirements to the classroom courses are 

four Independent Study courses. A participant must 

complete all of the prerequisite EMI Independent Study 

courses before submitting his or her application for the 

E0101, Foundations of Emergency Management, course. 

•	IS-0100 (any version), Introduction to the Incident Command 

System, ICS-100 (3 hours) 

•	IS-0700 (any version), National Incident Management System, 

An Introduction (10 hours) 

•	IS-0800.b, National Response Framework, An Introduction (3 

hours) 

•	IS-0230.d, Fundamentals of Emergency Management (3 hours) 

National Emergency 

Management Leaders Academy 

The National Emergency Management Leaders Academy 

is the first leadership component of the Emergency 

Management Professional Program. National Emergency 

Management Leaders Academy will provide the essential skills needed to lead Emergency Management 

programs at the leadership level, and will be essential 

to building the foundation for collaboration by bringing 

Emergency Management Leaders together to share their 

experiences and establish a network. Sharing best practices, lessons learned, tools, and documentation will 

allow Emergency Management Leaders to have a firm 

understanding of Federal, state, and local Emergency 

Management programs, as well as how these programs 

can be effectively leveraged to support state and local 

needs and requirements. 

The National Emergency Management Leaders Academy 

curriculum will remain grounded in the principles of 

Emergency Management; incorporate fully developed 

Emergency Management core leader competencies; 

provide progressive career-long training and education; 

and support further professionalization of the field of 

Emergency Management. 

Target Audience 

This course is designed for current and emerging leaders 

in Emergency Management. The target audience includes 

government, non-profit voluntary organizations, and 

private sector managers responsible for Emergency 

Management or Homeland Security, including: 

•	 State, local, tribal, and territorial Emergency 

Management or Homeland Security Program Staff 

and Managers; 

•	Federal Department Heads and Branch Chiefs of 

Emergency Management or Homeland Security; 

•	Directors and Managers of non-profit voluntary 

organizations; 

•	Private sector Managers leading Emergency 

Management offices and related programs; and 

•	Emergency Management Program Directors from all 

organizations listed above with significant authority 

and responsibilities. 

Classroom Requirements 

The Leaders Academy Program consists of four resident 

courses, each 4 days in length. Attendance at each course 

is required and must be attended in sequential order 

(listed below). The courses are not offered individually. 

•	E0451, Leadership I: Overview of Leadership in Emergency 

Management 

•	E0452, Leadership II: Application of Personal Leadership in 

Emergency Management 

•	E0453, Leadership III: Leadership in the Emergency Management 

Organization 

•	E0454, Leadership IV: Emergency Management Leadership in the 

Community and Profession 
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Program Prerequisites 

Recommended prerequisite courses and/or equivalent 

experience include: 

•	Certified Emergency Managers (CEM) 

•	FEMA EMI National Emergency Management Basic 

Academy (Foundational Academy) 

•	Degree/advanced degree in emergency management 

or related field 

•	FEMA EMI Professional Development Series (PDS) 

and/or other relevant training 

•	At least 3 years of professional experience in the field 

of emergency management is required 

National Emergency 

Management Executive 

Academy 

The Emergency Management Institute (EMI), in collaboration with prominent programs at higher education 

institutions, has created the National Emergency 

Management Executive Academy to produce a comprehensive and cutting-edge curriculum that supports the 

advancement of the Emergency Management profession 

at strategic and policy levels, and its executive leadership. 

The Executive Academy: 

•	Instills a deeper understanding of contemporary and 

emerging issues. 

•	Provides a safe and open collaborative environment 

for senior executives to debate public policy, 

analyze research to practice, and discuss social and 

organizational implications. 

•	Presents theories, tools, and resources that enable 

decision-makers to think and act more strategically, 

apply critical thinking processes, and practice MetaLeadership principles. 

•	Provides the opportunity to work collaboratively on 

projects, share smart practices, and participate in 

exercises on cascading and catastrophic events. 

The Executive Academy is the apex of the three-level 

Emergency Management Professional Program (EMPP). 

The Executive Academy consists of a total of four resident sessions, readings, and a group project. Those 

who complete the program will receive a National 

Emergency Management Executive Academy Certificate 

of Completion. 

Target Audience 

This course is designed for current senior executives at 

the national, state, regional, tribal, and territorial levels. 

Ideal candidates will serve on major commissions and 

task forces and be responsible for making decisions 

that have a significant effect on national policy or the 

management of disaster response and recovery activities. 

The audience may include: 

•	 State, local, tribal, and territorial high-ranking 

administrators or deputy administrators; 

•	Governor’s cabinet, chiefs of staff, directors of agency 

or major organizations; 

•	Executives of non-governmental organizations; 

•	Chiefs or directors of voluntary agencies or 

organizations; 

•	Private sector executives or directors/deputies of 

emergency management; 

•	University emergency management directors; 

•	Presidents or chairs of major professional 

organizations; and 

•	FEMA, Federal partners, and high-ranking administrators 

at the appointed or SES and GS-15 levels. 

Classroom Requirements 

The Executive Academy program consists of four resident courses. These courses are only available to persons 

who have been accepted into the Executive Academy, and 

are not offered individually. 

•	E0680, Emergency Management—A Leadership Challenge 

•	E0682, Emergency Management in the 21st Century 

•	E0684, Integrating Science into Emergency Management Policies 

and Decisions 

•	E0686, Exercising Emergency Management Executive Policy and 

Decision-Making 

Selection Criteria 

Applicants will be selected based on: 

•	Current senior-level position and responsibilities 

•	Executive-level, real-world emergency management 

experience 

•	Past and projected policy and organizational 

contributions 

•	Academic credentials 

For more information, go to www.training.fema.gov/EMPP/executive 
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Specialized and Technical 

Training Programs 

The Specialized and Technical Training Programs of 

the Emergency Manager Professional Program (EMPP) 

consists of courses on similar topics leading to a Certificate 

of Completion or recognition for completing a series in a 

specifically recognized area of Emergency Management. 

Current certificate programs include: 

•	Level I, Professional Continuity Practitioner Program 

•	Level II, Master Continuity Practitioner Program 

•	Master Exercise Practitioner Program 

•	Hazus Multi-Hazard Program 

- Hazus Trained Professional Track 

- Hazus Practitioner Track 

Professional and Master Practitioner Programs 

The FEMA Administrator established the Continuity 

Excellence Series – Level I, Professional Continuity 

Practitioner and Level II, Master Continuity Practitioner 

on April 16, 2008. This effort is dedicated to enhancing 

the excellence in the development and implementation 

of Continuity programs and Emergency Management. 

Where to take the required courses? 

For all Independent Study (IS) courses, please visit the 

Emergency Management Institute for FEMA Independent 

Study Homepage at training.fema.gov/is. 

For information on all other Continuity training courses, 

to schedule a course, or to request a copy of the latest 

training schedule, please contact the Regional Continuity 

Manager for your area of the country. 

Level I, Professional Continuity 

Practitioner Program 

•	IS-0546.a, Continuity of Operations Awareness 

•	IS-0547.a, Introduction to Continuity of Operations 

•	IS-0242.a or IS-0242.b or equivalent E/L/G course, 

Effective Communication 

•	E0548, Continuity of Operations Planning Program Manager 

Train-the-Trainer Course; or IS-0548, Continuity of Operations 

Program Manager; or MGT-331, University of Maryland 

Preparing the States Continuity Courses 

•	E/L0550, Continuity of Operations Planning Train-the-Trainer; 

or IS-0524, Continuity of Operations Planner’s Workshop, or 

L0552, Continuity of Operations for Tribal Governments 

•	IS-0100 or IS-0100.a or 0100.b, Introduction to the Incident 

Command System, ICS-100; or ICS-0100, Introduction to the 

Incident Command System; or ICS-200 or IS-0200.b, Incident 

Command System for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents 

•	IS-0230 or equivalent E/L course, Principles of Emergency 

Management; or IS-0230.a, IS-0230.b, IS-0230.c, 

IS-0230.d, Fundamentals of Emergency Management 

•	IS-0700.a (or any version), National Incident Management 

System, An Introduction 

•	IS-0800.b, National Response Framework, An Introduction 

•	E0136, Master Exercise Practitioner Capstone Course; or 

IS-0139, Exercise Development Course, Exercise Design Course, or 

Continuity of Operations Continuity Exercise Design/Development 

Train-the-Trainer Course 

•	E/L0554, Determined Accord Workshop; or IS-0520, 

Introduction to Continuity of Operations Planning for Pandemic 

Influenzas; and IS-0522, Exercising Continuity Plans for 

Pandemics (both Independent Study courses are 

required), or Resilient Accord Cyber Security Workshop or 

Guardian Accord Terrorism Awareness Workshop 

•	National Archives and Records Administration 

(NARA)/Counsel of State Archivists (CoSA) Vital 

Records Training (optional, recommended) 

Level II, Master Continuity 

Practitioner Program 

•	Attain a Continuity Excellence Series – Level I, 

Professional Continuity Practitioner 

•	IS-0130, Exercise Evaluation and Improvement Planning, or 

E0132, Discussion-Based Exercise Design and Evaluation (limited 

to EMI Resident MEPP candidates) 

•	IS-0240 or IS-0240.a or IS-0240.b or equivalent E/L 

course, Leadership and Influence 

•	E0551, Devolution Planning Workshop Train-the-Trainer, or 

IS-0551, Continuity of Operations Devolution Planning 

•	E0156, Building Design for Homeland Security for Continuity 

of Operations Train-the-Trainer, or E0153, Building Design for 

Homeland Security, or E0155, Building Design for Homeland 

Security (archived) 

•	E0262, Instructional Delivery for Subject Matter Experts, or 

G0265, Instructional Delivery Skills (formerly G0261, 

Instructional Presentation Skills), or E0141, Instructional 

Presentation and Evaluation Skills 

•	***Instruct E/L/G or IS-0548, Continuity of Operations 

Program Manager 
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•	***Facilitate E/L0550, Continuity of Operations Planning 

Train-the-Trainer, or IS-0551, Continuity of Operations 

Devolution Planning, or Determined Accord Pandemic Preparedness 

Workshop for Continuity Managers or Facilitate Resilient Accord 

or Guardian Accord or Reconstitution Planning Workshop 

•	***Written Comprehensive Exam (150 questions) 

– Applicants are eligible to take the comprehensive 

exam once they have met all other Level II 

requirements. 

Note: Course credit is authorized for flexible instructional delivery, i.e., 

local resident instruction with participants completing the IS exam. 

Previous versions of above-listed courses will be accepted. 

Level II courses can be completed while completing the 

requirements for Level I. 

***Contact FEMA National Continuity Program Training 

Manager at fema-continuity-practitioner@fema.dhs.gov to arrange 

items with ***. 

Continuity Practitioner Certificates 

The FEMA Emergency Management Institute will issue 

all certificates. Send certificate requests and supporting 

documentation (not originals) to mailbox fema-continuitypractitioner@fema.dhs.gov or mail to: 

FEMA HQ, National Continuity Programs (NCP) 

Attn: Training Manager (Room 515) 

500 C Street SW 

Washington, DC 20472 

Please include your name, organization, work address, 

e-mail address, and phone number. You should receive 

your certificate in approximately 1 month. 

The point of contact for the Continuity Excellence 

Series – Continuity Practitioner Certification Program 

is Willie York at fema-continuity-practitioner@fema.dhs.gov or 

(202) 646-4163. 

Master Exercise Practitioner Program 

(MEPP) 

The Emergency Management Institute (EMI) created the 

Master Exercise Practitioner Program (MEPP) in 1999 as 

a non-resident program to recognize those individuals 

who have completed prescribed training and demonstrated, through hands-on application, a high degree of 

professionalism and capability in the arena of Emergency 

Management exercises. In 2004, EMI began offering this 

program as a resident series of courses at the National 

Emergency Training Center (NETC) in Emmitsburg, 

Maryland, to meet the needs of the Emergency 

Management exercise community. 

The MEPP mission is to improve the capabilities of 

Emergency Management exercise personnel in exercise program management and in every phase of the 

overall exercise process. Through the improvement of 

the knowledge, skills, and abilities, both the quantity 

and quality of exercises conducted at the Federal, state, 

local, tribal, and territorial levels of government can be 

improved. 

Target Audience 

EMI’s Resident Master Exercise Practitioner Program 

(MEPP) eligibility includes state, local, tribal, territorial, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and other 

Federal agency Emergency Management/Emergency 

Services personnel with responsibilities involving 

Emergency Management exercises. This includes Exercise 

Training Officers; Emergency Managers; and Emergency 

Services personnel from Fire, Emergency Medical, 

Hospitals, Public/Environmental Health, Coroners, Law 

Enforcement, and Corrections Officials. It also includes 

Public Works/Utilities; Community Service/Volunteer 

Agencies; Non-Profits; private entities that participate in 

Emergency Services/Emergency Management exercise 

design/development, conduct, evaluation, and improvement planning activities; members of Exercise Planning 

Teams and Evaluation Teams; and/or those who manage 

exercise programs. 

Mandatory Training Prerequisites (Independent 

Study and Classroom) 

For FY 2015, EMI resident MEPP applicants must complete 

the following EMI Independent Study (IS) courses or 

G-coded equivalents. These EMI IS courses are available 

on the web at training.fema.gov/IS. 

It is also mandatory that copies of certificates of completion be included as part of an MEPP application package. 

A complete listing of all of the EMI IS courses can be 

found at training.fema.gov/IS/crslist. 

•	IS-0100.b, Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS-100 

•	IS-0120.a, An Introduction to Exercises 

•	IS-0130, Exercise Evaluation and Improvement Planning 

•	IS-0200.b, Incident Command System for Single Resources and 

Initial Action Incidents 

•	IS-0230.d, Fundamentals of Emergency Management 

•	IS-0235.c, Emergency Planning 
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•	IS-0700.a, National Incident Management System, An Introduction 

•	IS-0775, Emergency Operations Center Management and Operations 

•	IS-0800.b, National Response Framework, An Introduction 

Classroom Prerequisites for all FY 2015 MEPP 

Series 

EMI requires that all MEPP applicants must complete the 

Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) training 

course. The HSEEP course has been administered since 

2005 under Training and Exercise Integration (TEI) course 

catalog code MGT-330. An HSEEP course could also be 

conducted as EMI code E/L0146, Homeland Security Exercise and 

Evaluation Program Training Course. In addition, many states have 

conducted this course and issued certificates of completion. Copies of Certificates of Completion must be included 

in your MEPP applicant package. Certificates with dates of 

attendance of less than 3 days are not acceptable unless 

accompanied by a course agenda that clearly shows the 

HSEEP course (also referred to as mobile training course) 

was conducted in accordance with the Plan of Instruction 

(POI) for the 7 course modules and contact hours. 

Completion of the EMI resident course, E0147, Homeland 

Security Exercise and Evaluation Program Training Course Train-theTrainer, will also meet this requirement. 

For more information on the HSEEP training course, 

please visit hseeptraining.com. Inquiries regarding this 

training opportunity may be directed via e-mail to 

hseep@fema.dhs.gov. 

To Apply for the Resident EMI MEPP 

Applicants must complete and submit an application 

package during the open enrollment period (May 1–July 

1, 2014) that contains the following: 

1.	 A General Admissions Application Form (FEMA 

Form 119-25-1 [formerly FEMA Form 75-5]). 

Item #9a should list the MEPP Series in which the 

applicant wishes to enroll. Note: Item #10 must list 

the IS and Classroom Courses cited above in the Prerequisites. 

2.	 Download and complete the Master Exercise 

Practitioner Program Application (training.fema.gov/ 

mepp/howToApply) 

If you are eligible for reimbursement of transportation expenses (to learn more about these 

requirements, visit the Participant Information web site), you 

must submit your MEPP package to your respective 

state Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) www.fema. 

gov/state-offices-and-agencies-emergency-management. This Point 

of Contact (POC) will submit your MEPP application 

package to: 

NETC Admissions Office 

EMI Master Exercise Practitioner Program (MEPP) 

16825 South Seton Avenue 

Emmitsburg, MD 21727 

MEPP applicants from Federal agencies, private sector, 

and others who are NOT eligible for reimbursement for 

travel expenses and lodging at no charge should send 

their completed MEPP application packages directly to: 

NETC Admissions Office 

EMI Master Exercise Practitioner Program (MEPP) 

16825 South Seton Avenue 

Emmitsburg, MD 21727 

If you are accepted as an MEPP candidate, you will 

be enrolled in a specific MEPP series. You are not 

permitted to enroll in other MEPP series. Each MEPP 

series consists of three resident courses at EMI on the 

campus of the National Emergency Training Center 

(NETC) in Emmitsburg, Maryland. You must complete 

the training requirements in this order: 

1.	 E0132, Discussion-Based Exercise Design and Evaluation 

2.	 E0133, Operations-Based Exercise Design and Evaluation 

3.	 E0136, Master Exercise Practitioner Capstone Course 

CEUs: 2.5 CEUs for each course; a total of 7.5 CEUs. 

If you need more information on the MEPP, please 

contact Meghan Van Aken at meghan.vanaken@fema.dhs.gov 

or by phone at (301) 447-1723. 

Master Trainer Program (MTP) 

Building national capability through training ... 

Training a Professional Workforce 

Protecting the population is a primary responsibility of 

government, and fulfilling this responsibility depends on 

the skills and abilities of emergency personnel to respond 

in a timely and proficient manner when disaster strikes. 

Developing professional and competent emergency 

personnel requires a community-wide commitment to 

ensure that all individuals involved in emergency response 

and support activities have the skills they need to perform 

under stressful conditions. At the heart of any comprehensive training program are the trainers who design, teach, 

and evaluate the many training programs that provide 
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basic entry-level skills and advanced technical skill specializations. The Emergency Management Institute’s (EMI) 

Master Trainer Program (MTP) is designed to develop a 

cadre of training professionals capable of performing all 

training functions from analyzing training needs to the 

design, development, delivery, evaluation, and management of training activities with the goal of achieving 

excellence through training. 

Who Should Enroll in the Master Trainer Program? 

Training officers, training staff, and training officials 

that perform instructional delivery; design and develop 

curriculum; and manage training programs. 

The Master Trainer Program 

The Master Trainer Program is designed to provide 

training professionals a means to acquire knowledge and 

skills in various areas of the training profession and at 

various levels of expertise. The program is comprised 

of seven separate certificate programs, at basic through 

advanced and executive levels, in the areas of Instruction, 

Instructional Design, and Training Management. 

Information regarding the Master Trainer Program is 

also available on the MTP web site at http://training.fema. 

gov/emiweb/mtp/. 

Basic Instructor Certificate 

The Basic Instructor Certificate provides entry-level 

personnel assigned to implement and deliver curriculum in support of courses, training programs, and 

training activities with an introduction to instructing 

participants in a classroom environment. An emphasis 

is placed on communication skills, instructional skills, 

and basic learning theory. A certificate of completion 

for the Basic Instructor Certificate will be awarded upon 

completion of required courses. Please contact Matthew 

Prager at matthew.prager@fema.dhs.gov regarding the award 

of the Basic Instructor Certificate. 

Application Requirements 

Participants will enroll in the required classroom courses 

through the NETC Admissions process for courses offered 

by EMI. Online courses may be completed via the EMI 

Independent Study Program located at http://training.fema. 

gov/IS/crslist.aspx. 

Required Courses for Certificate Completion 

•	IS-0242.b, Effective Communication 

•	And one of the following courses: 

- E0141, Instructional Presentation and Evaluation Skills 

- E0262, Instructional Delivery for Subject Matter Experts 

- PER-266, Instructor Training Certification 

Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) Instructor 

Training Certification (PER-266) 

This course provides the responder with an overview 

of instruction on adult learning, task analysis, risk and 

hazard analysis, learning objectives and lesson plans, 

communication skills, instructional delivery and multimedia, testing and evaluations, and the After-Action 

Report (AAR). Participants will complete practical 

exercises that require the responder to perform tasks 

associated with course lessons. Please visit the CDP web 

site at https://cdp.dhs.gov/training/courses/itc to find more 

information regarding this course and CDP admissions 

policies. 

Basic Instructional Design Certificate 

The Basic Instructional Design Certificate provides entrylevel personnel assigned to design and develop curriculum 

materials in support of courses, training programs, and 

training activities with an introduction to development 

models and processes as well as various curriculum materials associated with training activities. An emphasis is 

placed on communication skills and basic instructional 

design theory. A certificate of completion for the Basic 

Instructional Design Certificate will be awarded upon 

completion of required courses. Please contact Matthew 

Prager at matthew.prager@fema.dhs.gov regarding the award of 

the Basic Instructional Design Certificate. 

Application Requirements 

Participants will enroll in the required classroom courses 

through the NETC Admissions process for courses offered 

by EMI. Online courses may be completed via the EMI 

Independent Study Program located at http://training.fema. 

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Required Courses for Certificate Completion 

•	IS-0242.b, Effective Communication 

•	E0610, Introduction to Instructional Design Methods 

Other Courses That Fulfill Certificate Requirements 

Previous completion of E0601, Management and Supervision of 

Training, will fulfill the requirement for E0610, Introduction 

to Instructional Design Methods. 

Instructor Certificate 

The Instructor Certificate provides personnel assigned to 

implement and deliver curriculum materials in support 

of courses, training programs, and training activities 

with the practical knowledge and skills in teaching 

and facilitating learning events in the classroom and 

online. Emphasis is placed on the science of learning 

and its practical application in instructing participants 

and facilitating discussions, managing the classroom 

environment, and managing courses. A certificate of 

completion for the Instructor Certificate will be awarded 

upon completion of required courses and research paper. 

Application Requirements 

Prospective participants in this certificate program should 

submit an application letter requesting enrollment in the 

program to NETC Admissions, 16825 South Seton Ave., 

Emmitsburg, MD, 21727. The enrollment request should 

include a completion certificate for the Master Trainer 

Program Basic Instructor Certificate. Additionally, please 

include a completed General Admissions Application, 

FEMA Form 119-25-1, for each resident course required 

by the certificate. This form is available online at http:// 

training.fema.gov/Apply/. Online courses may be completed 

via the EMI Independent Study Program located at http:// 

training.fema.gov/IS/crslist.aspx. 

Note: The E0611, Instructing and Facilitating in the 

Classroom and Online, and E0612, Managing Courses and 

Classrooms, courses are scheduled sequentially over a 2-week period. 

Participants are expected to request enrollment for both courses and 

complete them as scheduled in residence for 2 weeks. 

Note: Applicants who have outstanding completion requirements under 

other MTP certificate programs must complete those requirements prior 

to enrolling in this certificate program. 

Required Courses for Certificate Completion 

•	E0611, Instructing and Facilitating in the Classroom and Online 

•	E0612, Managing Courses and Classrooms 

•	IS-0619, Research in Training and Education 

•	IS-0901, Section 508 Awareness Course 

Required Research Paper for Certificate Completion 

Each participant in the certificate program will be 

required to complete a research-to-application paper 

regarding an observed instructional delivery issue 

within his/her organization. This paper will describe 

the issue to be researched, results of a literature review, 

the research model used in collecting data, the results 

of analysis of data, and recommendations to resolve the 

identified issue. 

Instructional Design Certificate 

The Instructional Design Certificate provides personnel 

assigned to design and develop curriculum materials 

in support of courses, training programs, and training 

activities with the needed practical knowledge and skills 

to develop and publish training materials. Emphasis 

is placed on the process of developing training plans, 

training materials, evaluation plans, and participant knowledge and skill assessments. A certificate of 

completion for the Instructional Design Certificate will 

be awarded upon completion of required courses and 

research paper. 

Application Requirements 

Prospective participants in this certificate program 

should submit an application letter requesting enrollment in the program to NETC Admissions, 16825 South 

Seton Ave., Emmitsburg, Maryland, 21727. The enrollment request should include a completion certificate for 

the Master Trainer Program Basic Instructional Design 

Certificate. Additionally, please include a completed 

General Admissions Application, FEMA Form 119-25-1, 

for each resident course required by the certificate. 

This form is available online at http://training.fema.gov/ 

Apply/. Online courses may be completed via the EMI 

Independent Study Program located at http://training.fema. 

gov/IS/crslist.aspx. 

Note: The E0614, Analysis and Design of Training, and 

E0615, Development and Evaluation of Training, courses are 

scheduled sequentially over a 2-week period. Participants are expected to 

request enrollment for both courses and complete them as scheduled in 

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Note: Applicants who have outstanding completion requirements under 

other MTP certificate programs must complete those requirements prior 

to enrolling in this certificate program. 

Required Courses for Certificate Completion 

•	E0614, Analysis and Design of Training 

•	E0615, Development and Evaluation of Training 

•	IS-0613, Technical Writing 

•	IS-0619, Research in Training and Education 

•	IS-0901, Section 508 Awareness Course 

Required Research Paper for Certificate Completion 

Each participant in the certificate program will be 

required to complete a research-to-application paper 

regarding an observed instructional design and development issue within his/her organization. This paper will 

describe the issue to be researched, results of a literature review, the research model used in collecting data, 

the results of analysis of data, and recommendations to 

resolve the identified issue. 

Other Courses That Fulfill Certificate Requirements 

•	Previous completion of E0602, Performance and Needs 

Analysis, and E0603, Instructional Design, will fulfill the 

requirement for E0614, Analysis and Design of Training. 

•	Previous completion of E0602, Performance and Needs 

Analysis, and R129, Fire Service Course Design, will fulfill 

the requirement for E0614, Analysis and Design of Training. 

•	Previous completion of E0604, Course Development, and 

K0606, Evaluation of Training, will fulfill the requirement 

for E0615, Development and Evaluation of Training. 

Training Management Certificate 

The Training Management Certificate provides managers 

assigned to supervise and coordinate training programs 

and activities with the practical knowledge and skills 

in project and program management as they apply to 

training programs. A certificate of completion for the 

Training Management Certificate will be awarded upon 

completion of required courses and research paper. 

Application Requirements 

Prospective participants in this certificate program 

should submit an application letter requesting enrollment in the program to NETC Admissions, 16825 

South Seton Ave., Emmitsburg, MD, 21727. The enrollment request should include a completion certificate 

for the Master Trainer Program Instructor Certificate 

or Instructional Design Certificate. Additionally, please 

include a completed General Admissions Application, 

FEMA Form 11925-1, for each resident course required 

by the certificate. This form is available online at http:// 

training.fema.gov/Apply/. Online courses may be completed 

via the EMI Independent Study Program located at http:// 

training.fema.gov/IS/crslist.aspx. 

Note: The E0616, Training Program Management, and E0617, 

Training Project Management, courses are scheduled sequentially 

over a 2-week period. Applicants are expected to request enrollment for 

both courses and complete them as scheduled in residence for 2 weeks. 

Note: Applicants who have outstanding completion requirements under 

other MTP certificate programs must complete those requirements prior 

to enrolling in this certificate program. 

Required Courses for Certificate Completion 

•	E0616, Training Program Management 

•	E0617, Training Project Management 

•	IS-0240.b, Leadership and Influence 

•	IS-0241.b, Decision-Making and Problem-Solving 

•	IS-0619, Research in Training and Education 

•	IS-0901, Section 508 Awareness Course 

Required Research Paper for Certificate Completion 

Each participant in the certificate program will be 

required to complete a research-to-application paper 

regarding an observed training management issue 

within his/her organization. This paper will describe 

the issue to be researched, results of a literature review, 

the research model used in collecting data, the results 

of analysis of data, and recommendations to resolve the 

identified issue. 

Executive Training Management Certificate 

The Executive Training Management Certificate provides 

organization executives an opportunity to discuss how 

organizational training and development programs can 

impact their employees and the accomplishment of the 

organization’s mission and goals. A certificate of completion for the Executive Training Management Certificate 

will be awarded upon completion of required courses. 

Application Requirements 

Prospective participants in this certificate program should 

submit an application letter requesting enrollment in the 

program to NETC Admissions, 16825 South Seton Ave., 

Emmitsburg, MD, 21727. The enrollment request should 

include a résumé that outlines the applicant’s position as 

an executive in his/her organization and his/her duties 

in regard to management of training. Additionally, please 
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include a completed General Admissions Application, 

FEMA Form 119-25-1, for the resident course required 

by the certificate. This form is available online at http:// 

training.fema.gov/Apply/. Online courses may be completed 

via the EMI Independent Study Program located at http:// 

training.fema.gov/IS/crslist.aspx. 

Required Courses for Certificate Completion 

•	E0618, Strategic Issues in Training Management 

•	IS-0240.b, Leadership and Influence 

•	IS-0241.b, Decision-Making and Problem-Solving 

•	IS-0901, Section 508 Awareness Course 

Required Prerequisite: Assignment to an executivelevel leadership position for training programs and 

organizations 

Master Trainer Certificate 

The Master Trainer Certificate provides an individual with 

the opportunity to have his/her expertise in Instruction, 

Instructional Design, and Training Management be 

recognized at the Master level. A certificate of completion for the Master Trainer Certificate will be awarded 

upon completion of certificate requirements. 

Application Requirements 

Prospective participants in this certificate program should 

submit an application letter requesting enrollment in the 

program to Matthew Prager, MTP Manager, 16825 South 

Seton Ave., Emmitsburg, MD, 21727. The enrollment 

request should include the individual’s certificates of 

completions for the Instructor Certificate, Instructional 

Design Certificate, and Training Management Certificate 

programs. 

Required for Certificate Completion 

•	MTP Instructor Certificate 

•	MTP Instructional Design Certificate 

•	MTP Training Management Certificate 

Required Research Paper for Certificate Completion 

Each participant in the certificate program will be required 

to complete a research-to-application paper regarding 

the outcomes of implementation of recommendations 

from previous program research papers. This paper 

will provide a synopsis of the issue’s research results 

and recommendations from each of the research papers 

developed from the Instructor Certificate, Instructional 

Design Certificate, and Training Management Certificate; 

the research model used in collecting data to evaluate 

the implementation of recommendations resulting from 

research; the results of analysis of data; and recommendations on continued improvement in your organization’s 

training programs. 

Required Portfolio of Work for Certificate Completion 

Each participant in the certificate program will be 

required to submit a portfolio of work products across the 

areas of instruction, instructional design, and training 

management compiled from his/her normal duties as 

a training professional. These products will be used to 

assess the individual’s mastery of the concepts, theories, 

and skills practiced across all areas of the training profession. The required work products are: 

Instruction 

•	List of courses the participant is required to teach, 

including the length of each course and number of 

times each year the course is delivered. 

•	Copies of formal instructor evaluations received 

during the previous 12 months. 

•	Video of the participant in an instructor role, 

teaching a lesson or module of a course. The course 

title (and number if applicable) and lesson topic title 

must be provided with the video. 

Instructional Design 

•	List of course development projects the participant 

has actively developed materials for during the last 24 

months. 

•	Copies of the materials that the participant developed. 

These materials should represent the participant’s 

work, not work completed as a group, or managed by 

the participant. 

Training Management 

•	Descriptions of the training programs that the 

participant directly manages, including course 

descriptions, target audience, student throughput 

numbers, and program resources utilized (number 

of instructors, training facilities, training technology, 

etc.) for each program managed. 
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•	Descriptions of the training projects that the 

participant directly manages, including a synopsis 

of the project management plan, resources assigned, 

work breakdown structure, project timeline, and 

analysis of project efficiency (such as Earned Value 

Management [EVM]) for each project managed. 

•	Copy of the training program budget the participant 

developed for the previous 2 years. 

Hazus Multi-Hazard Program 

Beginning in FY 2009, a Hazus Multi-Hazard (MH) 

Training Curriculum was initiated, leading to the attainment of a completion certificate as a “Hazus Trained 

Professional” or “Hazus Practitioner” for those individuals 

seeking recognition for their training accomplishments 

in Hazus. Required course completions for each track 

are listed below and as noted on the diagram on the next 

page. Upon completion of the required courses, a certificate of completion for the applicable track will be issued. 

In addition, the following course titles have been modified to reflect more clearly the course content and 

emphasis. 

•	E0170, Hazus Multi-Hazard for Hurricane 

•	E0172, Hazus Multi-Hazard for Flood 

•	E0174, Hazus Multi-Hazard for Earthquake 

•	E0176, Hazus Multi-Hazard for Floodplain Managers 

•	E0179, Application of Hazus Multi-Hazard for Disaster Operations 

•	E0190, ArcGIS for Emergency Managers 

•	E0296, Application of Hazus Multi-Hazard for Risk Assessment 

•	E0313, Basic Hazus Multi-Hazard 

•	E0317, Comprehensive Data Management for Hazus Multi-Hazard 

Hazus Professional Track 

•	E0190, ArcGIS for Emergency Managers (See note 2) 

•	E0313, Basic Hazus Multi-Hazard (See note 1) 

•	E0317, Comprehensive Data Management for Hazus Multi-Hazard 

•	Minimum of ONE of the following: 

- E0170, Hazus Multi-Hazard for Hurricane, or 

- E0172, Hazus Multi-Hazard for Flood, or 

- E0174, Hazus Multi-Hazard for Earthquake 

Hazus Practitioner Track 

Requirements for Hazus Professional, plus one of the 

following: 

•	E0176, Hazus Multi-Hazard for Floodplain Managers 

•	E0179, Application of Hazus Multi-Hazard for Disaster Operations 

•	E0296, Application of Hazus Multi-Hazard for Risk Assessment 

Notes 

1.	 Hazus Multi-Hazard users interested in learning 

more about Hazus Multi-Hazard 2.0 can do so 

by taking courses on the ESRI Virtual Campus 

accessible by opening a browser to www.esri.com, 

selecting the Training tab and then searching 

for available courses by typing Hazus 2.0 for the 

Keyword and selecting ArcGIS 10 for the ArcGIS 

version. There are presently fifteen courses available. Twelve of these courses, if all are successfully 

completed, may be used as a substitute for the 

4-day E0313, Basic Hazus Multi-Hazard, classroom 

course offered by FEMA. The recommended order 

in which these courses should be completed is: 

Getting Started with Hazus Multi-Hazard 2.0, Introduction 

to the Hazus Multi-Hazard 2.0 Inventory, Introduction 

to the Hazus Multi-Hazard 2.0 Earthquake Model, Loss 

Estimation Using the Hazus Multi-Hazard 2.0 Earthquake 

Model, Understanding Hazus Multi-Hazard 2.0 Earthquake 

Model Results, Introduction to the Hazus Multi-Hazard 2.0 

Flood Model, Loss Estimation Using the Hazus Multi-Hazard 

2.0 Flood Model, Understanding Hazus Multi-Hazard 2.0 

Flood Model Results, Introduction to the Hazus Multi-Hazard 

2.0 Hurricane Model, Loss Estimation Using the Hazus 

Multi-Hazard 2.0 Hurricane Model, Understanding Hazus 

Multi-Hazard 2.0 Hurricane Model Results, and Introduction 

to the Hazus Multi-Hazard 2.0 Storm Surge Model. 

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EMI Program Areas
 

Higher Education Program 

The primary goal of the FEMA Emergency Management 

Higher Education Program is to work with colleges and 

universities, Emergency Management professionals, and 

stakeholder organizations to help create an Emergency 

Management system of sustained, replicable capability 

and disaster-loss reduction. This goal is accomplished 

through a full range of activities including formal education, experiential learning, practice, and experience. 

These activities, centered on Mitigation, Preparedness, 

Response, and Recovery, include the full range of natural, 

technological, and intentional hazards that confront 

communities, states, tribal entities, and the Nation. 

Toward that end, EMI has developed a number of undergraduate and graduate level Emergency Management 

courses. Developed by college and university faculty, 

these courses are freely accessible at the Higher Education 

Program web site: 

training.fema.gov/emiweb/edu 

Information on other topics found on the Higher 

Education Program web site includes: a listing of colleges 

and universities offering Emergency Management and 

Homeland Security programs, books and materials to 

support Emergency Management Higher Education 

courses, syllabi of courses, Emergency Management 

references, the annual Higher Education Symposium, 

and other issues and topics of interest to the Higher 

Education community. 

Integrated Emergency 

Management Program 

This exercise-based curriculum addresses emergency 

response activities for the total community—from the 

chief elected official to professional staff, both paid 

and volunteer, within the emergency response organizations. This set of courses is called the Integrated 

Emergency Management Courses (IEMCs). The IEMC 

stresses the integration of functions, resources, organizations, and individuals in all mission areas of 

Emergency Management. These courses are offered in 

several versions and may be offered either for officials 

from many communities (open enrollment or “generic” 

courses) or for a specific state, tribal, or local community. Current IEMCs include: IEMC/All-Hazards: Preparedness 

and Response; IEMC/All-Hazards: Recovery and Mitigation; IEMC/ 

Hurricane: Preparedness and Response; IEMC/Earthquake: Preparedness 

and Response; IEMC/Homeland Security; IEMC/Hazardous Materials: 

Preparedness and Response; IEMC/Planned Event; and IEMC/ 

Emergency Operations Center–Incident Management Team Interface. 

Each course includes orientation presentations to specific 

response functions as well as simulated emergency situations in which participants must demonstrate proficiency 

in a high-stress environment. Learning objectives are 

based on critical tasks on the Core Capabilities listing. 

For additional information, please visit the IEMC web site 

at training.fema.gov/emiweb/iemc. 

Enrollment for IEMC Courses 

Participants can now apply to IEMC courses any time 

up to 5 weeks before the start of the course . Acceptance 

letters will be sent to participants who apply at least 8 

weeks prior to the start of the course. 

Dates for courses can be accessed at training.fema.gov/ 

emicourses. The NETC Admissions Office will review the 

applications as they are received and notify applicants 

regarding their status. 

Once accepted into a course, participants will receive 

an acceptance notification with further instructions 

regarding transportation and other administrative 

matters. Arriving at NETC for a class without formal 

acceptance from the NETC Admissions Office will result 

in the participant being sent home. 

In an effort to fill EMI courses, vacancies will be updated 

frequently and posted on the EMI web site (training.fema. 

gov/emicourses) and interested personnel may apply. EMI 

will fill vacancies on a first-come, first-served basis. 

(Note: For IEMC vacancies by position, consult the IEMC web site at 

training.fema.gov/EMIcourses.) 

All applications must be submitted through the appropriate state Emergency Management Agency to the 

NETC Admissions Office with the required signatures of 

endorsement. 

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IEMC Participant Selection Criteria 

Participants for open-enrollment IEMCs are recruited for 

the following positions. For additional information on 

who should attend, visit the web site at: training.fema.gov/ 

emiweb/iemc and click on the link “Who Should Attend” 

in the left margin. 

Who Should Attend an IEMC 

1. Mayor/County Executive 

2. City/County Manager 

3. City/County Attorney 

4. City/County Council Member 

5. Public Information Officer 

6. School Superintendent 

7. Jurisdiction Elected/Appointed Official 

8. Jurisdiction Department Head 

9. Police Chief/Sheriff
 

10.Asst. Chief/Deputy Sheriff
 

11. Police/Sheriff Operations Officer
 

12.State Police Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
 

Representative
 

13.State Police Operations
 

14.Corrections Officer
 

15.Police/Sheriff Dispatcher
 

16.Fire Chief
 

17. Assistant Fire Chief
 

18.Battalion Chief
 

19. Fire Operations Officer
 

20.HazMat Specialist
 

21. Fire Marshal
 

22.Fire Dispatcher
 

23.Public Health Director/Officer
 

24.Environmental Health Officer
 

25.Assistant Public Health Officer
 

26.Hospital Administrator
 

27. Epidemiologist
 

28.Infection Control
 

29.Public Health Laboratory
 

30.Medical Examiner/Coroner
 

31. EMS/Medical Services Chief 

32.EMS Operations 

33.EMS Dispatcher 

34.Mental Health Services Specialist 

35.Public Works Director 

36.Assistant Public Works Director 

37. Water Superintendent 

38.Street Superintendent 

39.Sewer Superintendent 

40.Building and Safety Official 

41. Electric Company Representative 

42.Gas Company Representative 

43.Water Department Representative 

44.Telephone Company Representative 

45.Public Works Dispatcher 

46.Department of Transportation/Highways 

47. Public/Mass Transportation 

48.Airport Manager 

49.City/County Planning Official 

50.Finance Department 

51. Parks and Recreation 

52.Social Service Agency Case Officer 

53.School Safety Officer 

54.School Resource Officer 

55.Housing Department Official 

56.Private Industry 

57. Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) 

Member 

58.National Guard Member 

59. Citizen Corps Member/Community Emergency 

Response Team (CERT) 

60.Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) 

personnel (e.g., Red Cross, Salvation Army, faith-based 

organizations) 

61. State/City/County Emergency Manager 

62.Assistant Emergency Manager 

63.State Emergency Management 

64.Other Key EOC Staff 

65.GIS Technical Specialist 
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Response and Recovery 

Program 

The Emergency Management Institute’s (EMI’s) Response 

and Recovery curriculum provides training and education for Federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial 

personnel involved in Response and Recovery activities. 

The curriculum emphasizes the functions involved in 

Response and Recovery that can be applied to all hazards. 

There are also courses to teach aspects of the FEMA Individual 

Assistance and Public Assistance recovery programs. 

Recent disasters illustrate the need to have disaster 

Response and Recovery plans and to provide training 

for disaster workers on their roles, responsibilities, functions, and procedures in disasters. The Response and 

Recovery curriculum provides such training and education for workers at the Federal, state, local, tribal, and 

territorial levels of government and allied organizations. 

Incident Command System 

(ICS) Program 

FEMA’s Emergency Management Institute, the U.S. Fire 

Administration’s (USFA) National Fire Programs Branch, 

the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG), and 

the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) developed 

common course objectives and content for the 100-, 200-, 

300-, and 400-level ICS courses. The partner agencies and 

departments recognize these courses as equivalent. 

ICS-100 and -200 level courses are available in both a 

web-based Independent Study format and as a classroom-delivered course. These entry-level ICS courses 

are suitable for persons working in an ICS environment. 

ICS-100 and -200 are located on EMI’s Independent 

Study web site at: www.training.fema.gov. 

The 300 and 400-level courses are classroombased multi-discipline or multi-jurisdiction courses 

intended for persons with supervisory responsibilities, such as Command and General Staff positions, 

Branch Directors, and Group/Division Supervisors. 

The 300- and 400-level courses are not available in an 

Independent Study format and require minimum classroom hours as directed in the NIMS Training Program. 

Additional details about the ICS training program can be 

found in the NIMS Training Program document located 

at www.fema.gov/pdf/emergency/nims/nims_training_program.pdf. 

General ICS Instructor Guidelines 

The National Integration Center (NIC) is responsible 

for “facilitating the development of national guidelines for Incident Management training and exercises 

at all jurisdictional levels, while individual agencies 

and organizations are responsible for establishing and 

certifying instructors.” The NIC provides guidelines for 

Incident Command System (ICS) instructors. 

While individual agencies and organizations are 

responsible for establishing and certifying instructors, the NIC urges those agencies and organizations to 

follow these guidelines. 

The NIC recommends the following general instructor 

guidelines: 

Instructor Levels 

Lead instructors must have sufficient experience in 

presenting all units of the course to be capable of lastminute substitution for unit instructors. 

Unit instructors must be experienced in the lesson 

content they are presenting. 

Adjunct instructors may provide limited instruction in 

specialized knowledge and skills at the discretion of the 

lead instructor. Adjunct instructors must be experienced, 

proficient, and knowledgeable of current issues in their 

field of expertise. 

Training Requirements for Lead and Unit 

Instructors 

•	Instructors should have formal instructor training 

(NWCG Facilitative Instructor, M-410, Office for 

Domestic Preparedness Instructor Course, or equivalent). 

•	Additional requirements for ICS-300 and ICS-400 

instructors are included in the NIMS Training Program. 

National Incident Management 

System (NIMS) Incident Command 

System (ICS) All-Hazards PositionSpecific Training Program 

The purpose of the NIMS ICS All-Hazards PositionSpecific Training Program is to provide a portion of the 

training needed to establish Type 3 and Type 4 Incident 

Management Teams (IMTs). This training program is 

designed to provide all-hazards competencies and behaviors for the eight Command and General Staff and selected 
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Unit Leader positions within the NIMS ICS structure and 

specifically within the IMT environment. Competencies 

within the individual courses of instruction that comprise 

this training program are focused around the ability of 

the participant to assume specific position responsibilities, lead assigned personnel, communicate effectively, 

and to ensure the completion of assigned tasks to meet 

identified objectives for the position(s). 

Selection Criteria, Regular Course Offerings: NIMS 

ICS All-Hazards Position-Specific training should be 

completed by personnel who are currently members of 

Type 3 or Type 4 IMTs, or by those seeking credentials/certification for ICS Command and General Staff 

or Unit Leader positions. Participants who wish to apply 

for NIMS ICS All-Hazards Position-Specific training must 

have completed the prerequisite course requirements 

listed below: 

•	IS-0100.b, Introduction to the Incident Command System, 

ICS-100 

•	IS-0200.b, Incident Command System for Single Resources and 

Initial Action Incidents 

•	IS-0700.a, National Incident Management System, An 

Introduction; or IS-0701.a, National Incident Management 

System Multi-Agency Coordination System Course 

•	IS-0800.b, National Response Framework, An Introduction 

•	E/G0300, ICS-300: Intermediate Incident Command System for 

Expanding Incidents 

•	G0400, ICS-400: Advanced Incident Command System for 

Command and General Staff—Complex Incidents, is required 

for Command and General Staff courses and is 

recommended for Unit Leader courses. 

Course Length: The length of each Position-Specific 

course and related information is noted in each course 

description. 

National Incident Management System 

(NIMS) Incident Command System 

(ICS) All-Hazards Position-Specific 

Train-the-Trainer (TTT) Program 

The major purpose of the All-Hazards Position-Specific 

Train-the-Trainer (TTT) Program is to train and develop a 

cadre of instructors capable of teaching the classes within 

the states and local regions. As such, student teaching is 

an integral part of the Train-the-Trainer program, and 

each participant will be expected to teach an assigned 

part of the course. This training will support the overall 

mission of the program in furthering the development 

of Types III and IV Incident Management Teams (IMTs) 

trained to deal with regionalized and local incidents. 

All personnel who successfully complete NIMS ICS 

All-Hazards Position-Specific Train-the-Trainer classes 

will have their names added to the existing national 

database of All-Hazards Position-Specific instructors for 

the appropriate course(s) of instruction. 

Selection Criteria, Regular Course Offerings: The 

following courses of instruction must have been successfully completed by the applicant prior to gaining entrance 

into the program: 

•	IS-0100.b, Introduction to the Incident Command System, 

ICS-100 

•	IS-0200.b, Incident Command System for Single Resources and 

Initial Action Incidents 

•	IS-0700.a, National Incident Management System, An 

Introduction; or IS-0701.a, National Incident Management 

System Multi-Agency Coordination System Course 

•	IS-0800.b, National Response Framework, An Introduction 

•	E/G0300, ICS-300: Intermediate Incident Command System for 

Expanding Incidents 

•	G0400, ICS-400: Advanced Incident Command System for 

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All applicants for admission into the All-Hazards 

Position-Specific Train-the-Trainer program must have 

either completed the course they desire to teach or have 

significant demonstrated experience in the position prior 

to applying for acceptance into the Train-the-Trainer 

program. 

In addition to the above prerequisites, all applicants 

for Position-Specific Train-the-Trainer classes must also 

provide documentation indicating successful completion 

of formal adult education and/or training to include at 

least one of the following: 

1.	 National Fire Academy’s (NFA) Educational
 

Methodology course
 

2.	 National Wildfire Coordinating Group’s (NWCG) 

Facilitative Instructor (M-410) course 

3.	 Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) Instructor 

Training Certification Course 

4.	 Equivalents (i.e., Total Army Instructor Training 

Course (TAITC); Small Group Instructor Training 

Course (SGITC); G0265, Instructional Delivery Skills; 

etc.) 

5.	 State Certified Level II or higher Fire, Rescue,
 

and/or EMS Instructor (National Fire Protection
 

Association [NFPA] 1041–Level II)
 

6.	 State Certified Teaching Certificate 

7.	 Advanced degree in education, educational
 

psychology, technical education, or a related
 

program
 

To apply, each applicant must submit a resume to his or 

her respective state Emergency Management Training 

Officer(s) documenting significant experience as a 

member of a Type I, II, III, or IV IMT, as well as documentation of instructor qualifications as noted above. 

Course Length: The length of each Position-Specific 

Train-the-Trainer course and related information is 

noted in each course description. 

 

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Course Descriptions
 

Course Code Key: 

B -Resident course held at CDP 

E - Resident course held at NETC 

G -State/local/tribal field-delivered course 

L - Resident course held at offsite location 

IS -Independent Study course 

K - Adobe Connect Webinar course 

S - Resident course held at the FEMA Distribution 

Center, Frederick, Maryland 

V - Video teleconference course 

RESIDENT COURSES 

Note: The following E-coded Resident courses could also be coded B, L, 

K, S, or V, depending on delivery location/format. 

B0598 FEMA Incident Workforce Academy— 

Specialist Series 

The FEMA Incident Workforce Academy (FIWA)– 

Specialist Series Program of Instruction streamlines and 

standardizes entry-level training. This two-week curriculum provides baseline knowledge of FEMA operations 

and emergency management foundations. It is designed 

to be the first course to achieve a FEMA Qualification 

System (FQS) qualification and prepares employees for 

both follow-on program specialist training and deployment activity. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Identify steps to prepare for deployment to incident 

management or support positions. 

•	Describe the purpose and function of emergency 

management. 

•	Describe the history, mission, authorities, and 

organizational structure of FEMA. 

•	Describe the declaration process and the 

intergovernmental and interagency roles and 

responsibilities. 

•	Describe the concepts of Response and Recovery and 

Whole Community. 

•	Describe the delivery process of the Stafford Act 

Programs. 

•	Describe the roles, functions, and structure of field 

operations. 

•	Apply concepts from this course to a capstone exercise. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Employee Training 

Delivery Location: CDP 

Selection Criteria: All new and current employees (PFT, 

TFT, IM-CORE, CORE, Reservist) who hold, or will hold, 

an Incident Management (IM) or Incident Support (IS) 

FQS title but are not yet qualified at the Specialist/entrylevel or above. 

Recommended Prerequisites: IS-0100.b, Introduction 

to the Incident Command System, ICS-100; 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 

Course Length: 72 hours 

CEUs: 6.6 

E0101 Foundations of Emergency 

Management 

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. 

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 

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Course Objectives: 

•	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 

local, tribal, state, territorial, and Federal government 

organizations, individuals and households, the private 

sector, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in 

the emergency management network. 

•	Identify and apply concepts and techniques for 

leading through influencing, including influencing 

strategies, sources of power, results of applying 

different influence styles, and steps to build and 

sustain influence. 

•	Describe the organization of emergency management 

for emergency response and routine operations. 

•	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. 

•	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. 

•	Describe and apply team concepts in the work 

environment, including characteristics of effective 

teams, roles assumed within teams, and strategies for 

creating effective teams. 

•	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. 

•	Define and describe ethics, including the 

characteristics of ethical dilemmas and steps for 

making ethical decisions. 

•	Describe the use of technology in support of 

emergency management, including: 

- Communications technologies. 

- Technologies for enhancing emergency management. 

- Incident communications and planning. 

- 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, teambuilding, and people management skills in a 

simulated environment. 

Program Area(s): National Emergency Management 

Basic Academy 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

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. 

Required Prerequisites: IS-0100.b, Introduction to the Incident 

Command System, ICS-100; IS-0230.d, Fundamentals of Emergency 

Management; IS-0700.a, National Incident Management System, An 

Introduction; and IS-0800.b, National Response Framework, An 

Introduction 

ACE: Level: Upper Division 

ACE: Credit Hours: 6 

Course Length: 10 days 

CEUs: 8 
 

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E0102 Science of Disaster 

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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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 human-caused 

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. 

Program Area(s): National Emergency Management 

Basic Academy 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: This course is intended for newly 

appointed Emergency Managers from state, local, tribal, 

territorial, and Federal Emergency Management agencies, and prospective professionals transferring from 

another discipline to Emergency Management. 

Required Prerequisites: If a participant is taking this 

course as part of the Academy, then he or she should 

take E0101, Foundations of Emergency Management, first. If a 

participant is taking this course on its own for its science 

information and not in fulfillment of the Academy 

requirements, there are no prerequisites. 

ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate 

ACE: Credit Hours: 2 

Course Length: 3 days 

CEUs: 2.4 

E0103 Planning: Emergency Operations 

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 Analysis, 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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Explain the relationships among preparedness, 

Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment 

(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. 

Program Area(s): National Emergency Management 

Basic Academy 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

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. 

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Required Prerequisites: If a participant is taking this 

course as part of the Academy, then he or she should 

take E0101, Foundations of Emergency Management, first. If a 

participant is taking this course on its own for its planning information and not in fulfillment of the Academy 

requirements, there are no prerequisites. 

ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate 

ACE: Credit Hours: 1 

Course Length: 2 days 

CEUs: 1.6 

E0104 Exercise Design 

This 2-day course is designed to introduce participants 

to the fundamentals of exercise design. Emergency 

Managers, Emergency Services personnel, and individuals who are part of the Emergency Preparedness 

communities at all levels of government, private sector, 

or volunteer organizations need to be able to use the 

fundamentals of exercise simulation and design as an 

integrated system of resources and capabilities. 

This course is designed to develop exercising skills in the 

following areas: 

•	Components of the Homeland Security Exercise and 

Evaluation Program (HSEEP) 

•	Exercise process application 

•	Comprehensive exercise program (exercise program 

management) application 

•	Exercise design steps application 

•	Major accomplishments in designing and 

implementing an exercise 

•	 Purpose and application of various exercise documents 

•	Tabletop, functional, and full-scale exercises 

•	Exercise design applications for tabletop, functional, 

and full-scale exercises 

Course Objectives: 

•	Examine exercise doctrine and methodology. 

•	Apply key components of applicable phases of the 

HSEEP cycle. 

•	Design and implement a small functional exercise. 

Program Area(s): National Emergency Management 

Basic Academy 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: This course is designed for those who 

have an Emergency Management function in any Mission 

Area (Protection, Prevention, Response, Recovery, and 

Mitigation). The audience may include, but is not limited 

to: Emergency Managers; Planners; First responders 

and supervisors; and Representatives from the private 

sector and volunteer organizations. This training course 

is a requirement for the completion of EMI’s National 

Emergency Management Basic Academy. 

Required Prerequisites: When this course is taken 

as part of the National Emergency Management Basic 

Academy, E0101, Foundations of Emergency Management, must 

be taken first. 

Course Length: 2 days 

CEUs: 1.6 

E0105 Public Information and Warning 

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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): National Emergency Management 

Basic Academy 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

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. 

Required Prerequisites: If a participant is taking this 

course as part of the Academy, then he or she should 

take E0101, Foundations of Emergency Management, first. If a 

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participant is taking this course on its own for its public 

information and warning content and not in fulfillment 

of the Academy requirements, there are no prerequisites. 

ACE: Level: Upper Division 

ACE: Credit Hours: 1 

Course Length: 2 days 

CEUs: 1.6 

E0106 Joint Field Office Finance and 

Administration Section Chief 

This course is intended to train and exercise the experienced Joint Field Office (JFO) Finance and Administration 

(F&A) Section Chief in leadership and management skills 

to effectively perform his/her roles and responsibilities as a member of the management team at a complex 

Federally declared incident. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Demonstrate the skills and abilities essential for a 

successful F&A Section Chief. 

•	Identify management priorities, describe 

management strategies for addressing challenges, 

project staffing levels, and develop an organizational 

structure. 

•	Apply authorities important to the duties of an F&A 

Chief. 

•	Identify internal control systems needed to address 

fraud, waste, and abuse situations. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Comptroller 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: This course is for any FEMA Comptroller 

Disaster Workforce Cadre Member who has experienced 

serving multiple disasters as Finance and Administration 

Section Chief in FEMA JFO disaster operations or any FEMA 

national personnel who have experienced serving multiple 

disasters as Finance and Administration Section Chief in 

FEMA JFO disaster operations. The individual should have 

completed all or substantially all of the qualifying criteria 

to be certified as a Qualified F&A Section Chief prior to 

attending this course. Approval to attend this course is 

given by the FEMA Office of Chief Financial Operations 

(OCFO) Field-Based Operations Cadre Manager, or a 

member of the OCFO/FEMA Headquarters who can sign 

on behalf of the OCFO Field-Based Operations Cadre 

Manager. The signature of the aforementioned is required. 

If the person is also a FEMA Regional employee, the signature of the FEMA Regional Training Manager is required. 

Required Prerequisite: E0716, Comptroller Basic 

Recommended Prerequisites: IS-0100.b, Introduction to the 

Incident Command System, ICS-100; IS-0200.b, Incident Command 

System for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents; IS-0700.a, 

National Incident Management System, An Introduction; IS-0800.b, 

National Response Framework, An Introduction; and IS-0101.c, 

Preparing for Federal Disaster Operations: FEMA 

Course Length: 5 days 

CEUs: 4 

E0110 Foundations Course Train-the-Trainer 

As a way to become an EMI-approved instructor for this 

course, EMI is offering the opportunity to participants 

who graduate from this Train-the-Trainer (TTT) to be 

put on the instructor list with some “grandfathered” 

instructors who have been teaching this course. 

The Foundations Course Train-the-Trainer (E0110) consists of 

one day of discussion about course objectives, how to set 

up and facilitate the class, time management, and other 

general topics. The last two days will consist of participant 

teach-backs that summarize a portion of the Foundations 

course subject matter and describe activities and exercises 

in addition to time for critique and questions. 

All topics covered in the Foundations course are covered 

in the TTT, including, at a minimum: history; legal issues; 

intergovernmental and interagency context; influencing 

and organizing; social vulnerability issues; managing 

stress; collaboration, preparedness, and team-building; 

protection and prevention; mitigation; response; ethical 

decision-making; recovery; technology; administration; 

and the future of Emergency Management. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Apply learning theory to address the needs of adult 

learners. 

•	Utilize effective instructional practices to engage the 

learner. 

•	Present course content as a subject matter expert. 

•	Demonstrate skills and techniques to facilitate the 

Foundations class discussions and activities to manage 

its delivery more strategically. 

•	Integrate peer and instructor feedback to improve 

training skills. 

Program Area(s): National Emergency Management 

Basic Academy 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

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Selection Criteria: This course is intended for those 

who have completed the E0101, Foundations of Emergency 

Management, course and/or emergency managers and 

trainers from state, local, territorial, tribal, and Federal 

emergency management agencies who have extensive 

background in emergency management and experience 

training adults. 

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

has completed the Academy course E0101, Foundations of 

Emergency Management. 

Course Length: 3 days 

CEUs: 2.4 

E0111 Train-the-Trainer for E0103–E0105 

This course is to provide a sound and consistent basis for 

training instructors to teach entry-level skills in planning, exercises, and public information and warning. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Apply learning theory to address the needs of adult 

learners. 

•	Utilize effective instructional practices to engage the 

learner. 

•	Present course content as a subject matter expert. 

•	Facilitate rich discussion and engaging activities to 

enable learning. 

•	Integrate peer and instructor feedback to improve 

training skills. 

Program Area(s): National Emergency Management 

Basic Academy 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: This course is intended for those 

who have completed the E0103, Planning: Emergency 

Operations; E0104, Exercise Design; and E0105, Public Information 

and Warning; courses and/or emergency managers and 

trainers from state, local, territorial, tribal, and Federal 

emergency management agencies who have extensive 

background in emergency management and experience 

training adults. 

Course Length: 3 days 

CEUs: 2.4 

E0113 Joint Field Office Procurement 

Specialist 

This course is intended to teach the FEMA Joint Field 

Office (JFO) Procurement Specialist position his/her 

responsibilities, including files management; correct 

procedures when filing and working with JFO Contract 

Folder; JFO Purchase Card Folders; and how to maintain spreadsheets that track costs in the FEMA JFO 

Procurement Unit. This course also teaches the FEMA 

JFO Procurement Specialist how to work in the outside 

environment, and, in general, support of the FEMA JFO 

Contracting Specialist. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Identify the procedures to maintain files. 

•	Understand the requirements of maintaining a 

contract folder. 

•	Maintain expenditure and financial obligations 

through the use of Excel spreadsheets. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Contracting/Acquisition 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: This course is for the FEMA 

Acquisition/Procurement Disaster Workforce Cadre 

Member who will serve as a JFO Procurement Specialist 

in JFO disaster operations or any personnel with an ADD 

deployment title of Procurement Unit Leader, Contract 

Specialist, or Procurement Specialist. Approval to attend 

this course is made by the FEMA Acquisition/Procurement 

National Cadre Manager, or a member of the Office 

of Procurement/FEMA Headquarters who can sign on 

behalf of the Acquisition/Procurement National Cadre 

Manager. 

Recommended Prerequisites: IS-0100.b, Introduction to the 

Incident Command System, ICS-100; IS-0200.b, Incident Command 

System for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents; IS-0700.a, 

National Incident Management System, An Introduction; IS-0800.b, 

National Response Framework, An Introduction; and IS-0101.c, 

Preparing for Federal Disaster Operations: FEMA 

Course Length: 3 days 

CEUs: 1.8 

E0122 Emergency Management Accreditation 

Program 

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 system as well as other applicant programs’ systems for disaster preparedness and 

response using the Emergency Management Standard. 

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All participants are asked to complete an “open book” 

paper exam following the conclusion of the course. As 

a result of passing the exam, participants will become 

eligible to serve as an Accreditation Manager if appointed 

to do so by their program for the accreditation process. 

Participants who pass the exam will also have the option 

of becoming voluntary assessors for EMAP if they meet 

the following qualifications: 

•	Five years of experience in an emergency 

management position; 

•	Experience in at least one actual emergency operation 

in which the emergency plan was implemented and 

participation in an activated emergency operations 

center—requiring implemental operational response 

procedures; 

•	Participated in at least one emergency operation, 

training, or exercise event in the last calendar year; 

•	Be knowledgeable and up-to-date about the principles 

of comprehensive emergency management; 

•	Must abide by the EMAP’s Code of Conduct; 

•	Must be available for at least one assessment each 

calendar year; 

•	Able to provide two references regarding his or 

her qualifications from an emergency management 

division director or equivalent; 

•	Have no conflict of interest as regards to any aspect 

of EMAP that might prevent objective review and 

assessment of an applicant program; 

•	Must be able and willing to serve as a neutral 

observer; and 

•	 Satisfactory completion of the EMAP Training Course. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Describe the EMAP program. 

•	Explain the need and application of standards. 

•	Describe the EMAP accreditation process. 

•	Explain the roles of the Accreditation Manager, 

Assessor, and Assessor Team Leader. 

Program Area(s): Universal Emergency Preparedness 

Delivery Location: NETC 

Selection Criteria: A minimum of 5 years of experience 

in an emergency management agency and/or currently 

serving in a designated role within their agency with 

responsibilities directly related to EMAP accreditation. 

Course Length: 3 days 

CEUs: 1.8 

E0131 Exercise Evaluation and Improvement 

Planning 

For an Emergency Management or security system to be 

effective, it is critical that personnel, plans, procedures, 

facilities, and equipment be exercised and tested on a 

regular basis. No amount of exercising will be constructive unless each exercise is followed by a structured 

evaluation that enables the jurisdiction or organization 

to identify strengths, weaknesses, gaps, and disconnects, 

and related corrective actions that need to be taken to 

ensure improved capability. 

This course focuses on a systematic exercise and improvement planning program as the primary means by which 

Federal, state, local, tribal, territorial, and other organizations’ managers can: 

•	Validate the effectiveness of their Emergency and 

Security Management programs. 

•	Determine whether program changes are being 

appropriately implemented. 

•	Evaluate Preparedness capabilities to prevent, prepare, 

and respond to hazard incidents of all sizes. 

•	Identify corrective actions that require additional 

emphasis or improvement (such as planning, 

training, equipment, facilities, or personnel). 

•	Generate data on exercises that can support a 

nationwide view of capabilities. 

Course Objective: This course takes all angles of an 

exercise program apart to be studied and debated. The 

participants can discuss not only how to fix exercises 

they are currently working on, but that these steps can 

be used to review and improve exercises that will be 

produced in the future. 

Program Area(s): Citizen Preparedness; Hurricane 

Preparedness; Incident Command System; Integrated 

Emergency Management; Planning; Preparedness for 

Schools/Children/Higher Education/Houses of Worship; 

Public Works; Response and Recovery; Terrorism; 

Tribal; Universal Emergency Preparedness; Voluntary 

Organizations 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite; State 

Delivered 

Selection Criteria: To support 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 

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Managers, Exercise Training Officers, Security Managers, 

and Emergency Services personnel in the public, private, 

and non-profit sectors. 

Required Prerequisites: IS-0120.a, An Introduction to 

Exercises; and IS-0130, Exercise Evaluation and Improvement Planning 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 3.2 

E0132 Discussion-Based Exercise Design and 

Evaluation 

This course is designed for emergency management 

exercise staff to acquire fundamental knowledge and 

skills necessary to develop, conduct, evaluate, and follow 

up discussion-based exercise activities, including orientation seminars and tabletop exercises. The content 

addresses the fundamental requirements of a overall 

exercise program and its components. A special emphasis 

is placed on the evaluation process and the development of sound evaluation tools to assist evaluation staff. 

Participants are challenged to develop, conduct, and 

evaluate orientations and tabletop exercises during the 

conduct of the course through the use of proficiency 

demonstrations. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Apply the principles and associated resources of 

Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program 

(HSEEP) as it relates to discussion-based exercises. 

•	Develop and implement a progressive exercise 

program for your jurisdiction. 

Program Area(s): Master Exercise Practitioner Program 

Delivery Location: NETC 

Selection Criteria: Participation is geared toward experienced individuals with responsibilities for progressive, 

all-hazards exercise programs. Applicants are expected to 

have experience as a planner, controller, player, and/or 

evaluator in emergency preparedness exercises. 

Required Prerequisites: E/L/K0146, Homeland Security 

Exercise and Evaluation Program; IS-0100.b, Introduction to the 

Incident Command System, ICS-100; IS-0120.a, An Introduction to 

Exercises; IS-0130, Exercise Evaluation and Improvement Planning; 

IS-0200.b, Incident Command System for Single Resources and 

Initial Action Incidents; IS-0230.d, Fundamentals of Emergency 

Management; IS-0235.c, Emergency Planning; IS-0700.a, National 

Incident Management System, An Introduction; IS-0775, Emergency 

Operations Center Management and Operations; and IS-0800.b, 

National Response Framework, An Introduction 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 2.5 

E0133 Operations-Based Exercise Design and 

Evaluation 

The course builds on the principles and concepts 

taught in E0132, Discussion-Based Exercise Design and Evaluation. 

Participants will be challenged to acquire the advanced 

knowledge and skills necessary to design/develop, 

conduct, and evaluate operations-based exercises, 

including drills and functional exercises. An emphasis 

is placed on advanced exercise skills needed to successfully complete complex exercise control/simulation tasks 

and activities. Participants must successfully master these 

activities during the conduct of the course through the 

use of proficiency demonstrations. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Apply the principles of the Homeland Security 

Exercise and Evaluation Program as it relates to 

operations-based exercises. 

•	Apply exercise control and simulation to operationsbased exercises in your jurisdiction. 

Program Area(s): Master Exercise Practitioner Program 

(MEPP) 

Delivery Location: NETC 

Selection Criteria: Participation in this course is limited 

to EMI Resident MEPP Candidates who have successfully 

completed E0132, Discussion-Based Exercise Design and Evaluation. 

Participation is geared toward experienced individuals 

with responsibilities for progressive, all-hazards exercise 

programs. Applicants are expected to have experience as 

a planner, controller, player, and/or evaluator in emergency preparedness exercises. 

Required Prerequisite: E0132, Discussion-Based Exercise 

Design and Evaluation 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 2.5 

E0136 Master Exercise Practitioner Capstone 

Course 

This course is the third and final course in the Master 

Exercise Practitioner Program (MEPP) series. It focuses 

on the exercise development process as it relates to 

full-scale exercises, including management, control, 

simulation, and evaluation. An emphasis is placed on the 

construction of exercise planning documents; staffing 

and training of team leaders in control, simulation, and 

evaluation; the development of expected player actions 

and points of review; and exercise administration and 

logistics. Participants will be an active part of an exercise 

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design team and will be tasked with the design, development, and conduct of a 1-hour full-scale exercise. 

Course Objective: Participants will be able to apply principles and associated resources of the Homeland Security 

Exercise and Evaluation Program as it relates to full-scale 

exercises. 

Program Area(s): Master Exercise Practitioner Program 

Delivery Location: NETC 

Selection Criteria: The participant must have completed 

the E0132, Discussion-Based Exercise Design and Evaluation, 

course and have status as a current MEPP Candidate. 

Participation is geared toward experienced individuals 

with responsibilities for progressive, all-hazards exercise 

programs. Applicants are expected to have experience as 

a planner, controller, player, and/or evaluator in emergency preparedness exercises. 

Required Prerequisite: E0133, Operations-Based Exercise 

Design and Evaluation (replaces Exercise Control/Simulation and 

Program Management course as of September 30, 2008) 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 2.5 

E0141 Instructional Presentation and 

Evaluation Skills 

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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): Level II Master Continuity Practitioner 

Program; Master Trainer Program–Basic Instructor 

Certificate; FEMA Employee Training 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite. It can 

be delivered in field locations, Regional Offices, or other 

designated sites. 

Selection Criteria: Subject Matter Experts who have the 

responsibility to deliver instruction. 

Course Length: 3 days 

CEUs: 1.8 

E0143 Advanced Situational Awareness and 

Common Operating Picture 

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. 

Course Objectives: The purpose of this course is to 

develop the skills and knowledge necessary to provide 

a common operating picture that enhances decisionmaking. The participants will have the skills to manage, 

analyze, plan, implement, and evaluate the situational 

awareness and common operating picture. 

Program Area(s): Integrated Emergency Management 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite; NRCC; RRCC 

Selection Criteria: Emergency Management professionals who deal directly with SA and COP activities. 

Required Prerequisite: E0948, Situational Awareness and 

Common Operating Picture 

Recommended Prerequisites: IS-0100.b, Introduction to the 

Incident Command System, ICS-100; IS-0200.b, Incident Command 

System for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents; IS-0700.a, 

National Incident Management System, An Introduction; and 

IS-0704, National Incident Management System Communications and 

Information Management 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 3.2 

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E0157 Hazard Mitigation Community 

Education and Outreach Specialist Qualifying 

Course 

This course provides the opportunity for Hazard 

Mitigation (HM) Community Education and Outreach 

(CEO) Specialists to attain the knowledge and skills 

needed to demonstrate the behaviors/activities in their 

Position Task Books and to perform tasks that will be 

required during a disaster operation. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Identify the position-specific behaviors/activities in 

the HM CEO Specialist Position Task Book that must 

be demonstrated to become qualified in the position. 

•	Identify the range of tasks to be performed by the 

HM CEO Specialist in a disaster operation when 

referring to the HM CEO Specialist Task List in the 

HM Field Operations Guide. 

•	Describe the process for establishing the hazard 

mitigation messages to support the Hazard Mitigation 

Strategy for a disaster. 

•	Analyze demographic information to define strategies 

for communicating the hazard mitigation messages to 

specific target audiences. 

•	Identify criteria for selecting existing FEMA 

publications to advance the hazard mitigation 

messages for specific target audiences and when new 

product development is required. 

•	Outline the elements of a Mitigation Best Practice 

story, consistent with established protocols. 

•	Describe education and outreach activities that 

communicate the hazard mitigation messages for 

specific audiences. 

•	Provide accurate and appropriate hazard mitigation 

and flood insurance information to a disaster survivor 

visiting the Hazard Mitigation and Flood Insurance 

table in a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC), through a 

role-play activity. 

•	For specific internal and external HM CEO 

partnerships, suggest steps for establishing and 

cultivating working relationships to advance hazard 

mitigation objectives. 

•	Utilize FEMA technology and systems to obtain 

mitigation guidance, resources, and updates. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Mitigation 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: FEMA Staff 

Required Prerequisites: IS-0100.b, Introduction to the 

Incident Command System, ICS-100; E0164, Hazard Mitigation 

Hazard and Performance Analysis in Disaster Operations; and Using 

FEMA Qualification System Tools in Hazard Mitigation (located on 

the Hazard Mitigation Disaster Workforce web site) 

Course Length: 3 days 

CEUs: 2.4 

E0158 Hazard Mitigation Community Planner 

Specialist Qualifying Course 

The goal of this course is to provide the opportunity for 

Hazard Mitigation (HM) Community Planner Specialists 

to attain the knowledge and skills needed to successfully 

demonstrate the behaviors/activities in their Position 

Task Books and to perform tasks that will be required 

during a disaster operation. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Identify, in the HM Community Planner Specialist 

Position Task Book (PTB), the position-specific 

behaviors/activities which must be demonstrated to 

become qualified in the position. 

•	Identify the range of tasks to be performed by the 

HM Community Planner Specialist in a disaster 

operation when referring to the HM Community 

Planner Specialist Task List. 

•	Apply requirements, found in 44 Code of Federal 

Regulations (CFR) Part 201, for Standard State 

Mitigation Plans, Enhanced State Mitigation Plans, 

Local Mitigation Plans, or Tribal Mitigation Plans to 

answer basic questions about mitigation planning 

requirements. 

•	Recognize opportunities to maximize the mitigation 

actions and activities identified in state, tribal, and 

local Mitigation Plans through the resources available 

after a major disaster. 

•	Define the protocols for collaboration and 

coordination with Joint Field Office (JFO) internal 

partners, states, tribes, and local communities 

regarding mitigation planning. 

•	Describe resources available to HM Community 

Planner Specialists to obtain information about 

community capacity and mitigation planning history, 

to ensure the appropriate amount and type of postdisaster mitigation planning technical assistance. 

•	Assess a Local Hazard Mitigation Plan for a 

hypothetical community using the Local Mitigation 

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•	Cite examples of how HM Community Planner 

Specialists adjust for regional differences and cultural 

sensitivities to perform HM Community Planner 

Specialist job requirements. 

•	Accurately communicate mitigation planning 

requirements and processes to various internal and 

external mitigation planning stakeholders. 

•	Utilize FEMA technology and systems to access 

mitigation plans, and to obtain mitigation planning 

guidance, resources and updates. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Mitigation 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: The primary audience is FEMA 

HM Community Planner Specialist trainees, and the 

secondary audience is FEMA HM Community Planner 

Specialist Experts and HM Community Planner Crew 

Leaders. 

Required Prerequisites: IS-0100.b, Introduction to the Incident 

Command System, ICS-100; E0160, Hazard Mitigation Community 

Education and Outreach in Disaster Operations; E0207, Introduction to 

Hazard Mitigation Field Operations; IS-0318, Mitigation Planning for 

Local and Tribal Communities; and Using FEMA Qualification System 

Tools in Hazard Mitigation (located on the Hazard Mitigation 

Disaster Workforce web site) 

Course Length: 2 days 

CEUs: 1.6 

E0160 Hazard Mitigation Community 

Education and Outreach in Disaster 

Operations 

This course will introduce participants to job responsibilities, sources of information needed to do the job, 

important relationships, and any other critical points 

that are essential to the particular job function. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Describe the major functions and products of Hazard 

Mitigation (HM) CEO in a disaster operation. 

•	Refer to key authorities, programs, and resources 

related to HM CEO. 

•	Identify and interact with people and organizations 

key to HM CEO and opportunities for collaborations. 

•	Identify some of the “red flags” that indicate a need 

for special handling or additional collaboration. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Mitigation 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: This workshop is designed for new 

Disaster Workforce employees assigned to the Hazard 

Mitigation (HM) Community Education and Outreach 

(CEO) Specialist position. HM CEO Team Leaders who 

have not previously participated in this training may find 

it to be a valuable review. 

Required Prerequisite: All participants must complete 

or “test out” of E0207, Introduction to Hazard Mitigation Field 

Operations. 

Course Length: 1 day 

CEUs: 0.6 

E0161 Hazard Mitigation Community Planning 

in Disaster Operations 

This course will introduce participants to job responsibilities, sources of information needed to do the job, 

important relationships, and any other critical points 

that are essential to the particular job function. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Describe the major functions of Hazard Mitigation 

(HM) Planning in a disaster operation. 

•	Refer to key authorities, programs, and resources 

related to HM Planning. 

•	Identify people and organizations key to HM 

Planning and recognize opportunities for 

collaboration. 

•	Identify some of the “red flags” that indicate a need 

for special handling or additional collaboration. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Mitigation 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: This workshop is designed for new 

HM Community Planners. HM Planning Team Leaders 

who have not previously participated in this training 

may find it to be a valuable review. HM Grants Specialists 

will benefit from this workshop as there is overlap and 

collaboration between the two specialties. 

Required Prerequisite: E0207 or DF-128, Introduction to 

Hazard Mitigation Field Operations 

Course Length: 1 day 

CEUs: 0.7 

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E0162 Hazard Mitigation Floodplain 

Management in Disaster Operations 

This course will introduce participants to job responsibilities, sources of information needed to do the job, 

important relationships, and any other critical points 

that are essential to the particular job function. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Describe the major functions and products of Hazard 

Mitigation (HM) Floodplain Management in a 

disaster operation. 

•	Refer to key authorities, programs, and resources 

related to HM Floodplain Management. 

•	Identify and interact with people and organizations 

key to HM Floodplain Management and opportunities 

for collaborations. 

•	Identify some of the “red flags” that indicate a need 

for special handling or additional collaboration. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Mitigation 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: This workshop is designed for new 

HM Flood Program Manager (FPM) Specialists. HM FPM 

Team Leaders who have not previously participated in 

this training may find it to be a valuable review. HM 

Insurance Specialists will benefit from this workshop 

as there is overlap and collaboration between the two 

specialties. 

Required Prerequisite: E0207 or DF-128, Introduction to 

Hazard Mitigation Field Operations 

Course Length: 1 day 

CEUs: 0.85 

CECs: 6.5 (CORE) 

E0163 Hazard Mitigation Grants in Disaster 

Operations 

This course will introduce participants to job responsibilities, sources of information needed to do the job, 

important relationships, and any other critical points 

that are essential to the particular job function. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Describe the functions and products of Hazard 

Mitigation (HM) Grants in a disaster operation. 

•	Refer to key authorities, programs, and resources 

related to HM Grants. 

•	Identify people and organizations key to HM Grants, 

and opportunities for collaboration. 

•	Identify some of the “red flags” that indicate a need 

for special handling or additional collaboration. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Mitigation 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: This workshop is designed for new 

HM Grants Specialists. HM Grants Crew Leaders who 

have not previously participated in this training may 

find it to be a valuable review. HM Community Planner 

Specialists will benefit from this workshop as there is 

overlap and collaboration between the two positions. 

Required Prerequisite: E0207 or DF-128, Introduction to 

Hazard Mitigation Field Operations 

Course Length: 1 day 

CEUs: 0.7 

E0164 Hazard Mitigation Hazard and 

Performance Analysis in Disaster Operations 

This course will introduce participants to job responsibilities, sources of information needed to do the job, 

important relationships, and any other critical points 

that are essential to the particular job function. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Describe the major functions of Hazard Mitigation 

(HM) Hazards and Performance Analysis (HPA) in a 

disaster operation. 

•	Refer to key authorities, programs, and resources 

related to HM HPA. 

•	Identify people and organizations key to HM HPA 

and opportunities for collaboration. 

•	Identify some of the “red flags” that indicate a need 

for special handling or additional collaboration. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Mitigation 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: This workshop is designed for new 

HM Architectural and Engineering Specialists and HM 

Hazard Performance Analysis (HPA) Specialists. HM HPA 

Team Leaders who have not previously participated in 

this training may find it to be a valuable review. 

Required Prerequisite: E0207 or DF-128, Introduction to 

Hazard Mitigation Field Operations 

Course Length: 1 day 

CEUs: 0.8 

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E0165 Hazard Mitigation Insurance in 

Disaster Operations 

This course will introduce participants to job responsibilities, sources of information needed to do the job, 

important relationships, and any other critical points 

that are essential to the particular job function. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Describe the major functions and products of Hazard 

Mitigation (HM) Insurance in a disaster operation. 

•	Refer to key authorities, programs, and resources 

related to HM Insurance. 

•	Identify and interact with people and organizations 

key to HM Insurance and opportunities for 

collaborations. 

•	Identify some of the “red flags” that indicate a need 

for special handling or additional collaboration. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Mitigation 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: This workshop is designed for new 

HM Insurance Specialists. HM Insurance Team Leaders 

who have not previously participated in this training 

may find it to be a valuable review. HM Floodplain 

Management Specialists will benefit from this workshop 

because there is overlap and collaboration between the 

two specialties. 

Required Prerequisite: E0207 or DF-128, Introduction to 

Hazard Mitigation Field Operations 

Course Length: 1 day 

CEUs: 0.8 

E0166 Hazard Mitigation: Preliminary Damage 

Assessment Specialist Qualifying Course 

This course provides the opportunity for Hazard 

Mitigation Preliminary Damage Assessment Specialists 

to attain knowledge and skills needed to successfully 

demonstrate the behaviors/activities in their Position 

Task Books and to perform tasks that will be required 

during a disaster operation. 

Course Objective: To prepare Hazard Mitigation 

Preliminary Damage Assessment Specialists to be 

successful during a disaster operation. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Mitigation 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: FEMA Staff 

Required Prerequisites: IS-0100.b, Introduction to the 

Incident Command System, ICS-100; Hazard Mitigation Management 

Support in Disaster Operations; Using FEMA Qualification System 

Tools in Hazard Mitigation (located on the Hazard Mitigation 

Disaster Workforce web site) 

Course Length: 2 days 

E0167 Core Principles for Hazard Mitigation 

Hazard Performance Analysis Specialists 

This course provides the opportunity for Hazard 

Mitigation (HM) Hazard Performance Analysis (HPA) 

Specialists to attain knowledge and skills needed to 

successfully demonstrate the behaviors/activities in their 

Position Task Books and to apply analytical approaches 

to performing responsibilities identified in the HM 

HPA Specialist Task List in the Hazard Mitigation Field 

Operations Guide. 

Course Objective: To prepare HM Hazard Performance 

Analysis (HPA) Specialists to be successful during a 

disaster operation. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Mitigation 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: FEMA Staff 

Required Prerequisites: E0164, Hazard Mitigation Hazard and 

Performance Analysis in Disaster Operations; E0207, Introduction to 

Hazard Mitigation Field Operations; E0276, Benefit-Cost Analysis: 

Entry-Level; and E0313, Basic Hazus Multi-Hazard 

Course Length: 31⁄2 days 

E0170 Hazus Multi-Hazard for Hurricane 

This course builds on the information provided in E0313, 

Basic Hazus Multi-Hazard, 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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Explain the key components of the methodology 

employed in the Hazus Multi-Hazard hurricane 

model for defining the hurricane hazard as well as 

options that users have for refining the hurricane 

hazard definition. 

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•	Identify the key parameters that influence the social 

and economic impact assessments generated by the 

hurricane model. 

•	Be able to identify and apply best practices for most 

effectively using the hurricane model to support 

emergency management. 

Program Area(s): Hazus-MH and GIS; Multi-Hazard 

Mitigation Planning 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

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

who support wind mitigation and response activities 

and who wish to expand their Hazus Multi-Hazard skills 

beyond those developed in E0313, Basic Hazus Multi-Hazard. 

Required Prerequisites: E0313, Basic Hazus Multi-Hazard, 

and skills equivalent to those taught in E0190, ArcGIS for 

Emergency Managers. 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 2.8 

E0172 Hazus Multi-Hazard for Flood 

This course builds on the information provided in 

E0313, Basic Hazus Multi-Hazard, 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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Explain the key components of the methodology 

employed in the Hazus Multi-Hazard 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. 

Program Area(s): Hazus-MH and GIS; Multi-Hazard 

Mitigation Planning 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

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 Multi-Hazard skills 

beyond those developed in E0313, Basic Hazus Multi-Hazard. 

Required Prerequisites: E0313, Basic Hazus Multi-Hazard, 

and skills equivalent to those taught in E0190, ArcGIS for 

Emergency Managers. 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 2.8 

E0174 Hazus Multi-Hazard for Earthquake 

This course builds on the information provided in E0313, 

Basic Hazus Multi-Hazard, by providing an in-depth exploration of the Hazus Earthquake model. An overview of the 

earthquake-related inventory components is provided. 

An emphasis is placed on techniques for defining an 

earthquake hazard, adjusting parameters for identifying 

economic and social impacts from earthquakes, and 

interpreting and applying model outputs. Best practices 

for using the earthquake model to support emergency 

management are identified. Course instruction includes 

lectures, demonstrations, and multiple hands-on individual and group activities. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Explain the key components of the methodology 

employed in the Hazus Multi-Hazard earthquake 

model for defining the earthquake hazard as well as 

options that users have for refining the earthquake 

hazard definition. 

•	Identify the key parameters that influence the social 

and economic impact assessments generated by the 

earthquake model. 

•	Identify and apply best practices for most effectively 

using the earthquake model to support emergency 

management. 

Program Area(s): Hazus-MH and GIS; Multi-Hazard 

Mitigation Planning 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

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 Multi-Hazard 

skills beyond those developed in E0313, Basic Hazus 

Multi-Hazard. 

Required Prerequisites: E0313, Basic Hazus Multi-Hazard, 

and skills equivalent to those taught in E0190, ArcGIS for 

Emergency Managers. 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 2.8 

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E0176 Hazus Multi-Hazard for Floodplain 

Managers 

E0179 Application of Hazus Multi-Hazard for 

Disaster Operations 

This course provides in-depth instruction and handson activities that develop the skills needed by floodplain 

managers and emergency planners to effectively use 

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) tools, with 

emphasis on Hazus Multi-Hazard, for modeling the 

impacts on communities from riverine and coastal 

flooding. Those who complete this course will understand the roles that Floodplain Managers support as well 

as how geospatial technologies such as Hazus MultiHazard can be used to protect communities beyond 

the minimum standards that Floodplain Managers are 

responsible for implementing. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Define the roles and responsibilities of floodplain 

managers that can be supported by geospatial tools 

and data. 

•	Explain how the capabilities of Hazus Multi-Hazard 

can support floodplain management practitioners. 

•	Identify strategies for improving Hazus Multi-Hazard 

inputs and other related GIS data in order to derive 

the most benefit from GIS tools when applied to 

floodplain management. 

Program Area(s): Hazus-MH and GIS; Multi-Hazard 

Mitigation Planning 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: Floodplain Managers, GIS Specialists, 

local planners, and others with interest in floodplain 

management who wish to learn how to understand and 

apply GIS tools and data to support floodplain management goals. 

Required Prerequisites: E0313, Basic Hazus Multi-Hazard, 

and skills equivalent to those taught in E0190, ArcGIS for 

Emergency Managers. 

Recommended Prerequisites: E0317, Comprehensive Data 

Management for Hazus Multi-Hazard; and E0172, Hazus MultiHazard for Flood 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 2.8 

This course builds valuable skills for effectively using 

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) tools, with 

emphasis on Hazus Multi-Hazard, to support disaster 

operations. Participants learn the roles and responsibilities of the disaster management team as well as how GIS 

can support the activities that they perform. Particular 

emphasis is placed on strategies for identifying, acquiring, 

and analyzing appropriate GIS compatible data for disaster 

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

Hazus Multi-Hazard. 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 MultiHazard to support a realistic disaster scenario that is based 

on a community of interest to the participants. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Define the roles and responsibilities of the disaster 

operations team that can be supported by geospatial 

tools and data. 

•	Explain how the capabilities of Hazus Multi-Hazard 

can support disaster operations activities. 

•	Identify strategies for improving Hazus Multi-Hazard 

inputs and other related GIS data in order to derive 

the most benefit from GIS tools when applied to 

disaster operations. 

Program Area(s): Hazus-MH and GIS; Multi-Hazard 

Mitigation Planning 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

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 JFO, 

with priority given to Mitigation, IA, and PA. The course 

also targets select decision-makers on the NRCC, in the 

Regional Operations Center, and the state Emergency 

Operations Center. 

Required Prerequisites: E0313, Basic Hazus Multi-Hazard, 

and skills equivalent to those taught in E0190, ArcGIS for 

Emergency Managers. 

Recommended Prerequisites: E0317, Comprehensive Data 

Management for Hazus Multi-Hazard; E0170, Hazus Multi-Hazard 

for Hurricane; E0172, Hazus Multi-Hazard for Flood; and E0174, 

Hazus Multi-Hazard for Earthquake 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 2.8 

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E0180 Core Principles for Hazard Mitigation 

Insurance Specialists 

This course will provide a learning environment where 

participants will gain the knowledge and skills necessary 

to demonstrate required behaviors and activities in the 

Hazard Mitigation (HM) Insurance Specialist Position 

Task Book and in the Job Task List. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Describe the position-specific job tasks of the HM 

Insurance Specialist and the behaviors/activities to 

demonstrate job qualification. 

•	Access resources that provide guidance and support 

for completing HM Insurance Specialist job tasks. 

•	Explain the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) 

General Rules to stakeholders in the Joint Field Office 

(JFO), the Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs), and 

at the state and community levels during disaster 

recovery operations. 

•	Explain the basics of an NFIP standard flood 

insurance policy and the claims process, as applicable 

in the post-disaster setting. 

•	Identify and define how the HM Insurance Specialist 

can achieve post-disaster NFIP objectives established 

through National and JFO collaboration. 

•	Identify, acquire, and analyze essential disaster-related 

information in accordance with the Privacy Act. 

•	Assess and respond to requests for post-disaster flood 

insurance information in accordance with the Privacy 

Act. 

•	Demonstrate in a class activity the planning required 

and the best methods for interacting with the 

public to achieve NFIP goals in the post-disaster 

environment. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Mitigation 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: This course is designed for FEMA 

Disaster Workforce employees who will serve as HM 

Insurance Specialists during a disaster. Floodplain 

Management leaders will also benefit from this course. 

Required Prerequisites: E0207 or DF-128, Introduction 

to Hazard Mitigation Field Operations; E0165, Hazard Mitigation 

Insurance in Disaster Operations; HM Insurance Specialist; and 

at least one deployment as an HM Insurance Specialist 

or, at a minimum, at least one shadow assignment with 

a trained HM Insurance Specialist. 

Recommended Prerequisite: E0162, Hazard Mitigation 

Floodplain Management in Disaster Operations 

Course Length: 3 days 

CEUs: 2.1 

E0181 Hazard Mitigation Community 

Education and Outreach Specialist in the 

Disaster Recovery Center: Flood 

This course will enable FEMA Hazard Mitigation (HM) 

Advisors to perform job tasks effectively in Disaster 

Recovery Centers (DRCs) or in other outreach activities. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Explain the disaster assistance programs and services 

available at a DRC. 

•	Explain basic post-disaster flood insurance 

information. 

•	Identify and describe hazard mitigation activities 

applicable to homeowners, renters, and/or business 

owners as they rebuild and recover from this disaster. 

•	Role-play a systematic and empathetic approach 

to providing insurance and hazard mitigation 

information and advice to individuals affected by this 

disaster. 

•	Refer to the appropriate job aid(s) for guidance in 

performing HM Advisor tasks. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Mitigation 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: This course is intended for FEMA 

employees who have been recently hired in HM 

Community Education and Outreach, or FEMA employees 

with other job titles who have been assigned to fulfill 

HM responsibilities in a DRC. 

Required Prerequisite: E0207 or DF-128, Introduction to 

Hazard Mitigation Field Operations 

Course Length: 1 day 

CEUs: 0.7 

E0182 Hazard Mitigation Community 

Education and Outreach Specialist in the 

Disaster Recovery Center: Hurricane 

This course will enable FEMA Hazard Mitigation (HM) 

Advisors to perform job tasks effectively in Disaster 

Recovery Centers (DRCs) or in other outreach activities. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Explain the disaster assistance programs and services 

available at a DRC. 

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•	Explain basic post-disaster flood insurance 

information. 

•	Identify and describe hazard mitigation activities 

applicable to homeowners, renters, and/or business 

owners as they rebuild and recover from this disaster. 

•	Role play a systematic and empathetic approach 

to providing insurance and hazard mitigation 

information and advice to individuals affected by this 

disaster. 

•	Refer to the appropriate job aid(s) for guidance in 

performing HM Advisor tasks. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Mitigation 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: This course is intended for FEMA 

employees who have been recently hired in HM 

Community Education and Outreach, or FEMA employees 

with other job titles who have been assigned to fulfill 

HM responsibilities in a DRC. 

Required Prerequisite: E0207 or DF-128, Introduction to 

Hazard Mitigation Field Operations 

Course Length: 1 day 

CEUs: 0.7 

E0183 Hazard Mitigation Community 

Education and Outreach Specialist in the 

Disaster Recovery Center: Tornado 

This course will enable FEMA Hazard Mitigation (HM) 

Advisors to perform job tasks effectively in Disaster 

Recovery Centers (DRCs) or in other outreach activities. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Explain the disaster assistance programs and services 

available at a DRC. 

•	Explain basic post-disaster flood insurance 

information. 

•	Identify and describe hazard mitigation activities 

applicable to homeowners, renters, and/or business 

owners as they rebuild and recover from this disaster. 

•	Role-play a systematic and empathetic approach 

to providing insurance and hazard mitigation 

information and advice to individuals affected by this 

disaster. 

•	Refer to the appropriate job aid(s) for guidance in 

performing HM Advisor tasks. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Mitigation 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: This course is intended for FEMA 

employees who have been recently hired in HM 

Community Education and Outreach, or FEMA employees 

with other job titles who have been assigned to fulfill 

HM responsibilities in a DRC. 

Required Prerequisite: E0207 or DF-128, Introduction to 

Hazard Mitigation Field Operations 

Course Length: 1 day 

CEUs: 0.7 

E0184 Hazard Mitigation Community 

Education and Outreach Specialist in the 

Disaster Recovery Center: Earthquake 

This course will enable FEMA Hazard Mitigation (HM) 

Advisors to perform job tasks effectively in Disaster 

Recovery Centers (DRCs) or in other outreach activities. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Explain the disaster assistance programs and services 

available at a DRC. 

•	Explain basic post-disaster flood insurance 

information. 

•	Identify and describe hazard mitigation activities 

applicable to homeowners, renters, and/or business 

owners as they rebuild and recover from this disaster. 

•	Role-play a systematic and empathetic approach 

to providing insurance and hazard mitigation 

information and advice to individuals affected by this 

disaster. 

•	Refer to the appropriate job aid(s) for guidance in 

performing HM Advisor tasks. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Mitigation 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: This course is intended for FEMA 

employees who have been recently hired in HM 

Community Education and Outreach, or FEMA employees 

with other job titles who have been assigned to fulfill 

HM responsibilities in a DRC. 

Required Prerequisite: E0207 or DF-128, Introduction to 

Hazard Mitigation Field Operations 

Course Length: 1 day 

CEUs: 0.7 

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E0185 Hazard Mitigation Community 

Education and Outreach Specialist in the 

Disaster Recovery Center: Wildfire 

This course will enable FEMA Hazard Mitigation (HM) 

Advisors to perform job tasks effectively in Disaster 

Recovery Centers (DRCs) or in other outreach activities. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Explain the disaster assistance programs and services 

available at a DRC. 

•	 Explain basic post-disaster flood insurance information. 

•	Identify and describe hazard mitigation activities 

applicable to homeowners, renters, and/or business 

owners as they rebuild and recover from this disaster. 

•	Role-play a systematic and empathetic approach to 

providing insurance and hazard mitigation information 

and advice to individuals affected by this disaster. 

•	Refer to the appropriate job aid(s) for guidance in 

performing HM Advisor tasks. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Mitigation 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: This course is intended for FEMA 

employees who have been recently hired in HM 

Community Education and Outreach, or FEMA employees 

with other job titles who have been assigned to fulfill 

HM responsibilities in a DRC. 

Required Prerequisite: E0207 or DF-128, Introduction to 

Hazard Mitigation Field Operations 

Course Length: 1 day 

CEUs: 0.7 

E0190 ArcGIS for Emergency Managers 

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 Multi-Hazard, all activities use 

Hazus Multi-Hazard inventory and analysis outputs. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): Hazus-MH and GIS; Multi-Hazard 

Mitigation Planning 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

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. 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 2.8 

E0194 Advanced Floodplain Management 

Concepts 

This advanced aspects of floodplain management 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 reallife 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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Describe activities and programs that can be used 

to promote floodplain planning and mitigation 

measures. 

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•	Identify 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 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. 

Program Area(s): Floodplain Management; MultiHazard Mitigation Planning; Planning 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: Certified Floodplain Managers or 

community officials with 2 years of full-time floodplain 

management experience. Federal, state, tribal, and local 

officials will take precedence. 

Recommended Prerequisite: E0273, Managing Floodplain 

Development through the National Flood Insurance Program 

ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate 

ACE: Credit Hours: 2 

ACE: Curriculum: Emergency Management or Homeland 

Security 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 2.6 

CECs: 12 (Core) 

E0197 Integrating Access and Functional 

Needs into Emergency Planning 

This course will provide participants responsible for 

providing Emergency Planning with the information 

necessary to utilize disability and access and functional needs-inclusive practices, as well as the additional 

updated skills and knowledge they will need to prepare 

for, respond to, and recover from emergencies. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Define access and functional needs and disabilities. 

•	Define key terms related to inclusive planning. 

•	Identify resources to assist in planning with and for 

adults and children with disabilities and access and 

functional needs. 

•	Identify the essentiality of inclusive practices. 

•	Learn how to incorporate access and functional needs 

in all phases of emergency management. 

Program Area(s): Citizen Preparedness; Disability 

Integration 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: Emergency managers and planners; first responders, including law enforcement, fire 

protection, and emergency medical services; resource 

agencies including transportation, communications, 

public works, and public health; government organizations and non-government organizations (NGOs) who 

have, as a primary part of their mission, emergency 

planning, response, and/or recovery; and planners and 

managers of mass transit, paratransit, rural transit, and 

NGO and private transit operators (taxi, shuttle services, 

non-emergency medical, etc.). 

Required Prerequisite: IS-0230.d, Fundamentals of Emergency 

Management 

Recommended Prerequisites: IS-0100.b, Introduction to 

the Incident Command System, ICS-100; and IS-0700.a, National 

Incident Management System, An Introduction 

Course Length: 2 days 

CEUs: 1.4 

E0201 Debris Technical Specialist 

This course provides the basic knowledge and tools necessary for FEMA Public Assistance (PA) Staff to perform the 

duties and responsibilities associated with disaster debris 

operations. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Demonstrate the ability to apply PA Program 

Guidance for debris-related activities. 

•	Demonstrate the ability to formulate project 

worksheets for debris. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Public Assistance–Federal 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: FEMA PA Group Supervisors, PA Task 

Force Leader, Public Assistance Coordinator Crew Leader, 

PA Project Specialist. 

Required Prerequisite: E0381, Project Specialist, or IS-0631, 

Public Assistance Operations I, prior to October 1, 2009. 

Course Length: 3 days 

CEUs: 1.8 

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E0202 Debris Management Planning for 

State, Tribal, and Local Officials 

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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Apply knowledge of planning for, implementing, and 

managing debris activities. 

•	Address debris planning, response, and recovery 

concepts. 

Program Area(s): Response and Recovery 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: State, local, and tribal Emergency 

Management personnel, including Public Works and 

Waste Management staffs, who are responsible for planning and/or implementing debris removal and disposal 

actions. 

ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate 

ACE: Credit Hours: 1 

ACE: Curriculum: Emergency Management, Civil 

Engineering, or Environmental Science 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 2.4 

E0203 Hazard Mitigation Functional Group 

Supervisors in Disaster Operations 

This course provides a healthy learning environment in 

which participants acquire management skills and adopt 

leadership principles to create and accomplish the Hazard 

Mitigation (HM) Strategy in a disaster. Experienced HM 

Supervisors for this course must be nominated by the 

Regional Cadre Coordinator and/or Regional Mitigation 

Division Director for this training. The course is highly 

interactive, encouraging peer discussion across the 

Regions. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Define the role of a specific Functional Group 

Supervisor position in a Level I/II disaster as 

described in the behaviors/activities in the Position 

Task Book, the major tasks in the Task List, and the 

Hazard Mitigation Field Operations Guide (HMFOG). 

•	Describe how to work within JFO operational 

requirements to meet functional Hazard Mitigation 

Strategy objectives. 

•	Describe an approach for identifying allies and 

building critical partnerships to maximize mitigation 

opportunities during recovery from a Level I/II 

disaster event. 

•	Describe a strategic leadership approach to inspire 

stakeholders and motivate staff to achieve functionspecific Hazard Mitigation Strategy objectives. 

•	Explain how to build and maintain a cohesive and 

productive staff throughout the phases of long 

disaster deployments. 

•	Apply advanced subject matter knowledge of Hazard 

Mitigation programs and course concepts to develop 

innovative solutions to achieve mitigation objectives 

in complex disaster-recovery situations. 

•	Participants will demonstrate the terminal learning 

objectives of this course during a group activity based 

on a hypothetical Level I/II disaster operation. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Mitigation 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: FEMA employees approved by the 

Regional Hazard Mitigation Cadre Coordinator. 

Required Prerequisites: E/L/B0204, Hazard Mitigation Task 

Force Leader, and prerequisites; E0537, Strategic Problem-Solving 

for the Workplace; and E0564, Managing in Disaster Operations— 

Preparing the Middle Manager. 

Course Length: 5 days 

CEUs: 3.5 

E0206 Hazard Mitigation Disaster Operations 

Train-the-Trainer 

The goal of conducting Hazard Mitigation Disaster 

Operations training is to provide a practical, applicationbased learning experience that enables participants, upon 

completion, to deliver Hazard Mitigation courses and 

workshops that meet the needs of the Hazard Mitigation 

cadre. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Describe the mission and functions of the Hazard 

Mitigation Branch in disaster operations. 

•	Explain their role in achieving excellence in the 

Hazard Mitigation disaster workforce. 

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•	Discuss basic adult learning principles as they apply 

to new Hazard Mitigation field staff. 

•	Describe the key steps of instructional preparation. 

•	Explain and practice key functions of instructional 

delivery. 

•	Demonstrate instruction and facilitation skills by 

presenting a half-hour portion of a Hazard Mitigation 

course or workshop. 

•	Describe the organizational and logistical 

arrangements of the Hazard Mitigation courses or 

workshops for which they will be responsible. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Mitigation 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: FEMA employees approved by the 

Regional Hazard Mitigation Cadre Coordinator. 

Required Prerequisite: E0207, Introduction to Hazard 

Mitigation Field Operations 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 2.8 

E0207 Introduction to Hazard Mitigation Field 

Operations 

This course provides new Hazard Mitigation (HM) 

Disaster Workforce employees with a practical, applications-based opportunity to learn the basic concepts, 

principles, and practices needed to be successful in HM 

disaster assignments. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Recognize characteristics of the post-disaster 

environment. 

•	Explain basic hazard mitigation concepts. 

•	Provide examples of mitigation actions that advance 

sustainable disaster recovery. 

•	Explain communities’ role in mitigating the risk of 

future disaster damage. 

•	Explain Hazard Mitigation’s role in a disaster 

operation. 

•	Describe how the FEMA/state Hazard Mitigation 

Strategy for the disaster guides the management of 

the Hazard Mitigation operation. 

•	Identify the mission and major responsibilities of 

all functional components in Hazard Mitigation and 

their interrelationships. 

•	Describe how to be a good public servant and a 

successful member of the Hazard Mitigation disaster 

workforce. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Mitigation 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: This course is intended primarily for 

FEMA employees who have already been assigned to HM 

disaster operations positions, and those who have been 

working in such positions without formal HM training. 

A secondary audience includes state employees who have 

recently been assigned to disaster operations positions in 

the HM component of their organization, and those who 

have been working in such positions, but have never 

received training in FEMA HM field operations. 

Course Length: 3 days 

CEUs: 2.4 

E0208 State Coordinating Officer 

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). 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): Hurricane Preparedness; Incident 

Command System; National Response Framework; 

Planning; Response and Recovery; Tribal; Voluntary 

Organizations 

Delivery Location: NETC 

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. 

Required Prerequisite: IS-0208.a, State Disaster Management, 

completed through the Independent Study Program 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 3.2 

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E0212 Unified Hazard Mitigation Assistance: 

Developing Quality Application Elements 

The goal of this course is to enable Unified Hazard 

Mitigation Assistance (HMA) grant applicants and subapplicants to develop eligible mitigation projects and 

submit successful applications. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Explain and apply mitigation concepts. 

•	Identify eligible mitigation activities. 

•	Develop quality planning and project applications. 

•	Identify and explain HMA programs that fund 

mitigation activities. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Mitigation 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: Personnel of local jurisdictions, 

tribal governments, and Private Non-Profit organizations that are eligible applicants for Unified HMA grants; 

state Mitigation staffs responsible for assisting Unified 

HMA sub-applicants; FEMA employees who assist state 

Mitigation staff and/or who are responsible for reviewing 

Unified HMA applications and/or monitoring Unified 

HMA grant awards; and staffs of public or private sector 

organizations that offer consulting services to Unified 

HMA grant applicants. 

Required Prerequisites: IS-0393.a, Introduction to Hazard 

Mitigation; and IS-0212.a, Introduction to Unified Hazard Mitigation 

Assistance 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 2.8 

CECs: 12 (CORE) 

E0213 Unified Hazard Mitigation Assistance: 

Application Review and Evaluation 

This course equips participants with the knowledge and 

skills required for effective grant application and subapplication review and evaluation, and with a general 

knowledge of how a grant is awarded. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Describe the HMA grant program application 

review and evaluation process in accordance with 

regulatory requirements, the Hazard Mitigation 

Assistance Unified Guidance Hazard Mitigation Grant 

Program, Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program, and Flood 

Mitigation Assistance Program (hereafter referred to 

as “the current guidance”), and the Addendum to 

the Hazard Mitigation Assistance Unified Guidance 

Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, Pre-Disaster 

Mitigation Program, and Flood Mitigation Assistance 

Program (hereafter referred to as the Addendum). 

•	Conduct an application eligibility review for both 

planning and project subapplications to ensure 

compliance with eligibility and completeness, hazard 

mitigation plan, and scope of work, schedule and cost 

estimate requirements. 

•	Describe the details of the technical review process 

for project applications to ensure compliance with 

cost-effectiveness, feasibility and effectiveness, and 

Environmental and Historic Preservation (EHP) 

requirements. 

•	Describe the Request for Information (RFI) process 

and timelines. 

•	Make a final determination on grant subapplications, 

and select for award. 

•	Issue a Large Project Notification (LPN) when 

required. 

•	Issue grant award packages with the appropriate 

components. 

Program Area(s): Multi-Hazard Mitigation Planning; 

FEMA Mitigation 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: The primary audience for this course 

are personnel of state and tribal Mitigation staffs responsible for assisting Unified Hazard Mitigation Assistance 

(HMA) sub-applicants; FEMA employees who assist 

state Mitigation staff and/or who are responsible for 

reviewing Unified HMA applications and/or monitoring 

Unified HMA grant awards; and staffs of public or private 

sector organizations that offer consulting services to 

Unified HMA grant applicants. The secondary audience 

for this course includes tribal liaisons, Mission Support 

personnel, Grants Program Directorate staff, and Fiscal 

Managers. 

Required Prerequisite: E0212, Unified Hazard Mitigation 

Assistance: Developing Quality Application Elements 

Recommended Prerequisite: E0276, Benefit-Cost Analysis: 

Entry-Level 

Course Length: 2 days 

CEUs: 1.5 

CECs: 12 (CORE) 

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E0214 Unified Hazard Mitigation Assistance: 

Project Implementation and Closeout 

E0215 Unified Hazard Mitigation Assistance: 

Developing Quality Application Elements Trainthe-Trainer 

This course will provide course participants with the 

knowledge and skills required for effective implementation and closeout of a project. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Describe general project management principles that 

apply to project implementation and closeout. 

•	Apply project management principles to project 

implementation. 

•	Identify the procedural steps to accomplish project 

implementation and closeout. 

•	Apply project management principles to close out a 

project. 

•	Identify the drivers and barriers that impact 

successful closeout. 

Program Area(s): Multi-Hazard Mitigation Planning; 

FEMA Mitigation 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

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. 

Required Prerequisite: E0212, Unified Hazard Mitigation 

Assistance: Developing Quality Application Elements 

Recommended Prerequisite: E0276, Benefit-Cost Analysis: 

Entry-Level 

Course Length: 2 days 

CEUs: 1.3 

CECs: 12 (CORE) 

This course will prepare participants to deliver Unified 

Hazard Mitigation Assistance (UHMA) curricula. 

Specifically, this course will equip subject matter experts 

with the knowledge and skills necessary to instruct adult 

learners on the development of eligible mitigation application elements and submitting successful applications. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Identify the course goals and objectives for E/L/ 

B0212 and E/L/B0215 (Unit 1). 

•	Explain the elements of the Instructor Guide (IG) for 

E/L/B0212 (Unit 1). 

•	Apply the basic elements of adult learning to E/L/ 

B0212 delivery (Unit 2). 

•	Demonstrate effective platform skills for E/L/B0212 

delivery (Unit 3). 

•	Demonstrate how to conduct a classroom activity 

(Unit 3). 

•	Recognize cultural awareness matters across regional 

boundaries (Unit 4). 

•	Implement environmental, logistical, and staffing 

contingencies (Unit 4). 

•	Conduct a mock training session for E/L/B0212 (Unit 5). 

•	Prepare trainer material including outlines, notes, 

examples, references, and responses to commonlyasked questions before teaching the E/L/B0212 course 

(Units 1–5). 

Program Area(s): FEMA Mitigation 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: FEMA and state employees nominated 

by their respective FEMA Mitigation Branch Chief who 

assist state mitigation staff and/or who are responsible 

for reviewing UHMA applications and/or monitoring 

UHMA grant awards. The secondary audience for this 

course includes FEMA contractors. However, FEMA 

employees take precedence in registration for the course. 

Required Prerequisites: IS-0393.a, Introduction to Hazard 

Mitigation; IS-0212.a, Introduction to Unified Hazard Mitigation Assistance; 

E0212, Unified Hazard Mitigation Assistance: Developing Quality Application 

Elements; and E0276, Benefit-Cost Analysis: Entry-Level 

Recommended Prerequisite: IS-0242.b, Effective 

Communication 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 2.6 

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E0216 Unified Hazard Mitigation Assistance: 

Application Review and Evaluation Train-theTrainer 

E0217 Equal Rights Advisor Update 

This course will prepare participants to deliver Unified 

Hazard Mitigation Assistance (UHMA) curricula. 

Specifically, this course will equip participants with the 

knowledge and skills necessary to instruct adult learners on 

effective grant application, subapplication review and evaluation, and general knowledge of how a grant is awarded. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Identify the course goals and objectives for E/L/ 

B0216 (Unit 1). 

•	Explain the elements of the Instructor Guide (IG) for 

E/L/B0213 (Unit 1). 

•	Apply the basic elements of adult learning to E/L/ 

B0213 delivery (Unit 2). 

•	Demonstrate effective platform skills for E/L/B0213 

delivery (Unit 3). 

•	Demonstrate how to conduct a classroom activity 

(Unit 3). 

•	Recognize cultural awareness matters across regional 

boundaries (Unit 4). 

•	Implement environmental, logistical, and staffing 

contingencies (Unit 4). 

•	Conduct a mock training session for E/L/B0213 (Unit 5). 

•	Prepare trainer material including outlines, notes, 

examples, references, and responses to commonlyasked questions before teaching the E/L/B0213 course 

(Units 1–5). 

Program Area(s): FEMA Mitigation 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: FEMA employees who assist state 

mitigation staff and/or who are responsible for reviewing 

UHMA applications and/or monitoring UHMA grant 

awards. The secondary audience for this course includes 

FEMA contractors. However, FEMA employees take 

precedence in registration for the course. 

Required Prerequisites: IS-0393.a, Introduction to Hazard 

Mitigation; IS-0212.a, Introduction to Unified Hazard Mitigation 

Assistance; E0212, Unified Hazard Mitigation Assistance: Developing 

Quality Application Elements; E0213, Unified Hazard Mitigation 

Assistance: Application Review and Evaluation; and E0276, BenefitCost Analysis: Entry-Level 

Recommended Prerequisite: IS-0242.b, Effective 

Communication 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 2.6 

This course explains changes in Equal Employment 

Opportunity and Civil Rights laws and policies through 

a series of presentations and activities. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Inform the audience of new laws and procedures that 

impact the Equal Rights Advisors. 

•	Provide required annual Equal Employment 

Opportunity training. 

•	Provide Equal Rights Advisors with an opportunity to 

interact with members of various program areas and 

address questions and issues. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Equal Rights 

Delivery Location: NETC 

Selection Criteria: Current Equal Rights Officers 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 2.8 

E0229 FEMA Documentation Unit 

This course serves as a training opportunity for FEMA 

personnel to identify and practice the essential core 

competencies required when performing the duties of 

the Documentation Unit Leader (DOCL) and Reports 

Specialist (RESP) positions, in alignment with the FEMA 

DOCL and RESP Position Task Book and Qualification 

Sheet. 

Program Area(s): Incident Command System; Planning; 

Response and Recovery; FEMA Planning; FEMA Employee 

Training 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite; JFO 

Course Length: 4 days 

E0236 National Training and Exercise 

Symposium Roundtable 

This activity is designed to provide state and select 

Federal representatives an opportunity to research and 

identify topics and speakers for the annual National Training 

and Exercise Symposium (E0237). 

Course Objectives: 

•	Develop the symposium objectives and research. 

•	Identify topics and speakers for the symposium 

agenda. 

•	Assist in scheduling plenary and breakout sessions. 

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Program Area(s): Symposiums; Universal Emergency 

Preparedness 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: Participation is limited to FEMA 

Protection and National Preparedness staff; State 

Training Officers and Exercise Training Officers (STOs/ 

ETOs); State Administrative Agency (SAA) Training and 

Exercise Officers; Tribal Emergency Managers; FEMA 

Regional Training Managers and Regional Exercise 

Officers (RTMs/REOs); and FEMA Headquarter Training 

and Exercise Program Staff. 

Course Length: 21⁄2 days 

E0237 National Training and Exercise 

Symposium 

This annual symposium highlights new FEMA training 

and exercise initiatives and state best practices, 

lessons learned, and case studies related to Emergency 

Management training and exercises. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Participants will be able to identify best practices for 

sustaining capabilities in their communities. 

•	Participants will be able to discuss and explain the 

impacts and effects of changes to national doctrine on 

training and exercise programs. 

•	Participants will be able to identify strategies to 

engage the whole community in training and 

exercising. 

•	Participants will be able to identify or validate best 

practices to balance training needs with trainee time, 

budgetary, and other constraints. 

Program Area(s): Symposiums; Universal Emergency 

Preparedness 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: Participation is limited to state 

Emergency Management and Administrative Agency 

Training and Exercise Officers and tribal and territorial officials. Federal participation by FEMA’s Federal 

Preparedness Coordinators, Regional Training Managers, 

Regional Exercise Officers, Regional National Incident 

Management System Points of Contact, and FEMA 

Headquarters Training and Exercise Program staff is 

encouraged. Others may be admitted as space is available. 

Course Length: 3 days 

CEUs: 1.8 

E0239 406 Hazard Mitigation 

This course is designed to educate Public Assistance (PA) 

staff about the use of Mitigation assistance provided 

under Section 406 of the Robert T. Stafford Act. Course 

topics include coordination with other Federal programs, 

Hazard Mitigation methods and practices, mitigation 

measures by disaster type, Benefit-Cost Analysis, and 

document preparation. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Demonstrate the ability to research, cite, and apply 

relevant policies. 

•	Demonstrate the ability to apply mitigation practices 

to a PW with a mitigation project. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Public Assistance–Federal 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: FEMA PA Group Supervisors, PA Task 

Force Leaders, PAC Crew Leaders, PA Project Specialists, 

and PA Technical Specialists. 

Required Prerequisites: IS-0631, Public Assistance Operations 

I, prior to October 1, 2009; or E0381, Project Specialist 

Course Length: 2 days 

CEUs: 1.2 

E0241 Cooperating Technical Partners: 

Special Topics 

This course is specifically designed for communities and 

regional and state agencies that are participating in the 

Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) Programs. This 

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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Demonstrate an understanding of the technical 

aspects of the CTP. 

•	Demonstrate an understanding of FEMA guidance 

and standards for NFIP flood maps. 

Program Area(s): Floodplain Management; Hazus-MH 

and GIS 

Delivery Location: NETC 

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

The course is intended for current CTP members who 

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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. 

Required Prerequisite: 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. 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 2.8 

E0247 Executive Orders 11988 and 11990: 

Floodplain Management and Wetlands 

Protection Train-the-Trainer 

Executive Orders (EOs) 11988 and 11990 on Floodplain 

Management and Wetlands Protection require Federal 

agencies to avoid actions in or adversely affecting floodplains and wetlands unless there is no practicable 

alternative. EOs 11988 and 11990 establish an eight-step 

process that agencies should carry out as part of their 

decision-making on projects that have the potential to 

impact floodplains. 

Course Objectives: To prepare Environmental and 

Historic Preservation (EHP) staff for the field delivery of 

E0727, Executive Orders 11988 and 11990: Floodplain Management 

and Wetlands Protection, to the EHP Cadre, and focus on 

effective training strategies. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Environmental/Historic 

Preservation 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: This course is only open to EHP 

Cadre members who have approval from the Office 

of Environmental Planning and Historic Preservation 

Headquarters and/or FEMA Regional Environmental 

Officers. 

Required Prerequisite: IS-0253.a, Overview of FEMA’s 

Environmental and Historic Preservation Review 

Recommended Prerequisites: L0253, Introduction to 

Environmental and Historic Preservation Compliance; working 

knowledge of FEMA’s Programs; and working knowledge 

of EHP laws, regulations, and Executive Orders 

Course Length: 3 days 

CEUs: 2.1 

E0248 Environmental and Historic 

Preservation Management Information 

System 

FEMA is standardizing the electronic data collection and 

storage of all Environmental and Historic Preservation 

(EHP) reviews. The Environmental and Historic 

Preservation Management Information System (EMIS) 

is an Internet-based system that facilitates the process of 

evaluating FEMA-funded projects for potential impacts 

to natural and cultural resources and for documenting 

project compliance with EHP laws, Executive Orders, 

and other requirements. 

Course Objective: To prepare the EHP staff to complete 

the project reviews within EMIS. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Environmental/Historic 

Preservation 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: This course is only open to EHP 

Cadre members who have approval from the Office 

of Environmental Planning and Historic Preservation 

Headquarters and/or FEMA Regional Environmental 

Officers. 

Required Prerequisite: IS-0253.a, Overview of FEMA’s 

Environmental and Historic Preservation Review 

Recommended Prerequisites: L0253, Introduction to 

Environmental and Historic Preservation Compliance; working 

knowledge of FEMA’s Programs; and working knowledge 

of EHP laws, regulations, and Executive Orders 

Course Length: 2 days 

CEUs: 1.4 

E0249 Planning and Products Basic 

This course is part of the Policies, Procedures and 

Practice for External Affairs Program. It focuses on the 

Planning and Products component of FEMA’s External 

Affairs operation under the Emergency Support Function 

#15 (ESF #15). The course teaches tasks outlined in the 

various task lists for Specialist positions outlined by the 

ESF #15 Standard Operating Procedures. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Describe the purpose and structure of componentspecific training related to Planning and Products. 

•	Describe the participant’s role and responsibilities in 

this training. 

•	Describe the role of Planning and Products in support 

of the ESF #15 External Affairs mission. 

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•	Describe the primary functions under Planning and 

Products. 

•	Describe processes used to manage information. 

•	Differentiate between the Joint Information System 

(JIS) and Joint Information Center (JIC). 

•	Describe the role of the JIC in support of the ESF #15 

External Affairs mission. 

•	Describe the primary functions under the JIC. 

•	Describe how objective-driven communication relates 

to the decision to write a news release. 

•	Identify the characteristics of an effective news 

release. 

•	Relate the concept of “social marketing” to FEMA’s 

communication efforts. 

•	Describe FEMA’s 8-step Strategic Communication 

Model. 

•	Write a news release using the accepted FEMA format. 

•	Write talking points using the accepted FEMA format. 

•	Write a blog post using the accepted FEMA format. 

•	Create a PowerPoint using the accepted FEMA format. 

•	Identify and access resources—including web sites 

and reference materials—in support of External 

Affairs activities. 

•	Demonstrate the ability to navigate the Internet to 

locate information pertaining to the ESF #15 mission. 

•	Identify location of component toolkits on External 

Affairs SharePoint. 

•	Describe FEMA’s transparency guidelines including 

media access and spokesperson policies. 

•	Provide feedback on the training and complete an 

evaluation. 

•	Complete course post-test. 

•	Review documentation provided for use during 

capstone exercise. 

Program Area(s): FEMA External Affairs–Federal 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: New Specialists assigned to positions within a FEMA Joint Field Office, External Affairs 

Planning and Products component. All participants must 

have the requisite open FEMA Qualification System 

Position Task Book. 

Required Prerequisites: This course is run in conjunction with E0750, Policies, Procedures and Practice for External 

Affairs, Part I; and E0753, Policies, Procedures and Practice for 

External Affairs—Capstone. It requires approval of the 

External Affairs National Reservist Program Manager. 

Recommended Prerequisite: E0750, Policies, Procedures and 

Practice for External Affairs, Part I 

Course Length: 21⁄2 days 

CEUs: 2 

E0252 Environmental and Historic 

Preservation Cadre Training 

The National Environmental Policy Act requires all Federal 

agencies to consider the effects of their actions on the 

environment and to comply with all applicable Federal 

Environmental and Historic Preservation (EHP) laws, 

regulations, and Executive Orders (EOs). Topics include: 

Coordination with Public Assistance and Individual 

Assistance; Geospatial Information Systems Training 

for EHP Specialists; Tribal Consultations; and Cadre 

Management Tools (Standard Operating Procedures, 

Task Books, etc.). The course stresses consistency and 

best practice approaches to EHP incident operations and 

management. 

Course Objective: To provide the EHP Cadre with 

training on specialized issues related to the implementation of EHP laws and management of cadre staff that 

cannot be addressed in detail in other EHP courses. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Environmental/Historic 

Preservation 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: FEMA EHP staff and Non-EHP 

FEMA Program staff with approval of the Office of 

Environmental Planning and Historic Preservation 

Headquarters or Regional Environmental Officer. 

Required Prerequisites: L0253, Introduction to Environmental 

and Historic Preservation Compliance; IS-0253.a, Overview of 

FEMA’s Environmental and Historic Preservation Review; knowledge 

and experience with FEMA’s programs; and working 

knowledge of EHP laws, regulations, and EOs that dictate 

environmental compliance 

Course Length: 31⁄2 days 

CEUs: 2.8 

E0253 Introduction to Environmental and 

Historic Preservation Compliance 

This course is usually delivered in the field and provides 

an introduction to FEMA’s Environmental and Historic 

Preservation (EHP) compliance responsibilities. 

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Course Objectives: 

•	Have a basic knowledge of Federal EHP laws. 

•	Be able to outline FEMA’s responsibilities under these 

laws. 

•	Know how to access EHP resources and staff. 

•	Be able to identify and address EHP issues where they 

arise in FEMA projects. 

The goal is not necessarily to provide participants with all 

the skills and knowledge needed to successfully assume 

the duties and responsibilities of an Environmental, 

Historic Preservation, or Floodplain Management 

Specialist. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Environmental/Historic 

Preservation; FEMA Mitigation 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: FEMA Program Managers and staff, 

EHP Specialists, state Emergency Management Program 

staff, FEMA’s Technical Assistance Contractors, and any 

others who require a basic knowledge of FEMA’s EHP 

compliance process. 

Recommended Prerequisite: Participants are expected 

to possess a basic knowledge of FEMA’s Public Assistance 

and Mitigation programs prior to taking this course. 

Course Length: 21⁄2 days 

CEUs: 1.8 

E0255 Environmental and Historic 

Preservation System (eGrants) Train-theTrainer 

FEMA’s Environmental and Historic Preservation (EHP) 

Section uses an independent web-based system to review 

and document EHP compliance for FEMA disaster and 

non-disaster programs that are submitted to eGrants or 

Emergency Management Mission Integrated Environment 

(EMMIE). 

Course Objectives: To prepare EHP staff for the field 

delivery of Environmental and Historic Preservation 

Management Information System (EMIS) Training to the 

EHP Cadre, and focus on EMIS functionality and effective training strategies. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Environmental/Historic 

Preservation 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: This course is only open to EHP 

Cadre members who have approval from the Office 

of Environmental Planning and Historic Preservation 

Headquarters and/or FEMA Regional Environmental 

Officers. 

Required Prerequisite: IS-0253.a, Overview of FEMA’s 

Environmental and Historic Preservation Review 

Recommended Prerequisites: L0253, Introduction to 

Environmental and Historic Preservation Compliance; working 

knowledge of FEMA’s programs; working knowledge of 

EHP laws, regulations, and Executive Orders 

Course Length: 3 days 

CEUs: 2.1 

E0257 State Director Training Course 

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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): National Response Framework; Public 

Assistance–State 

Delivery Location: NETC 

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. 

Required Prerequisite: Participation in pre-course 

Webinars 

Course Length: 21⁄2 days 

CEUs: 1.9 

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E0260 Dam Security and Protection Technical 

Seminar 

E0261 Consequences of Dam Failure 

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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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 (ICS). 

•	Describe available tools for designing and conducting 

activities. 

Program Area(s): Dam Safety; Terrorism; Tribal 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite 

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. 

Course Length: 2 days 

CEUs: 1.2 

CECs: 6 (PARALLEL) 

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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Loss of life and damage resulting from past dam 

failures. 

•	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. 

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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, impacts of dam failure on the 

environment. 

Program Area(s): Dam Safety; Terrorism; Tribal 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite 

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. 

Course Length: 2 days 

CEUs: 1.25 

CECs: 12 (CORE) 

E0262 Instructional Delivery for Subject 

Matter Experts 

This course is a dynamic, interactive, and educational 

4-day course designed for subject matter experts who are 

called upon to deliver training or provide presentations in 

their area of expertise. Participants will learn, in the first 

2 days of the course, how to account for such things as 

room design, material organization, classroom/meeting 

room technology, learner/attendee influences, and the 

impact of the instructor/presenter on the environment. 

The second 2 days are for practice training/briefing 

delivery sessions with constructive feedback from fellow 

participants and the course instructors. 

Participants will be responsible for delivering two 

10-minute presentations on their area of expertise—one 

on Wednesday and one on Thursday. Presentations will 

be videotaped so participants can critique themselves 

at a later date. Participants must bring the PowerPoint 

or other materials they use in their presentations to the 

practice sessions. If the course is to be delivered for a 

particular audience, i.e., a specific FEMA program office, 

the course material will be geared toward that function 

and the delivery method they use, i.e., presentation or 

instruction. 

Course Objectives: This course is designed to provide 

participants who are responsible for delivering instruction or presentation the requisite skills necessary to 

deliver the information in an interesting, affirming 

manner in keeping with adult education/training principles. Participants become familiar with the ways in 

which the training environment is prepared, how to 

organize material, what learner attributes and attitudes 

impact the delivery, and how the instructor influences 

the outcomes. 

Program Area(s): Level II Master Continuity Practitioner 

Program; Master Trainer Program–Basic Instructor 

Certificate 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: Participants with a requirement to 

provide presentations or teach information to any variety 

of publics, from internal briefings to teaching courses 

or providing presentations on their project they are 

working on at the time OR those seeking COOP Level II 

Master Professional Continuity Practitioner certification. 

Federal, state, and local attendees should receive priority 

admission for this course, followed by contractors. 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 2.4 

E0265 Advanced Methods of FEMA’s Historic 

Preservation Program 

This course provides in-depth training needed to implement the regulations of the National Historic Preservation 

Act and other related Historic Preservation (HP) laws 

required for FEMA’s programs/activities. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Describe, interpret, and apply all HP laws that apply 

to FEMA’s programs/activities. 

•	Explain/implement their roles/responsibilities in the 

HP process. 

•	Coordinate all affected parties in the HP compliance 

process. 

•	Describe how the compliance process fits into the 

broader FEMA mission. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Environmental/Historic 

Preservation 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

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Selection Criteria: Environmental and Historic 

Preservation (EHP) Cadre HP Specialists and EHP 

Task Force/Crew Leaders. FEMA Technical Assistance 

Contractors who support the EHP Cadre and state/tribal 

representatives may attend with approval from the Office 

of Environmental Planning and Historic Preservation 

Headquarters or the FEMA Regional Environmental 

Officer. 

Required Prerequisites: L0253, Introduction to Environmental 

and Historic Preservation Compliance; IS-0253.a, Overview of FEMA’s 

Environmental and Historic Preservation Review; ACHP Section 

106 Essentials; knowledge and experience of FEMA’s 

programs; and working knowledge of historic preservation laws and regulations 

Course Length: 41⁄2 days 

CEUs: 2.8 

E0272 Managing the Floodplain Post-Disaster 

This course was developed in response to requests from 

FEMA regions for assistance in meeting the unique challenges of post-disaster floodplain management. The 

course is designed to enable the FEMA Disaster Workforce 

staff, especially in the Floodplain Management and 

Insurance Group in the Hazard Mitigation (HM) Branch, 

to motivate and assist community officials and other 

stakeholders to fully administer their responsibilities in 

achieving post-disaster floodplain management objectives and addressing the particular challenges that face a 

Floodplain Manager post-disaster. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Explain post-disaster floodplain management 

objectives and requirements to local officials, and 

suggest approaches to motivate “buy-in.” 

•	Identify key players in post-disaster floodplain 

management and collaborate with them to achieve 

floodplain management objectives. 

•	Assess the status of floodplain management in 

disaster-affected communities and determine the 

need for technical assistance to meet post-disaster 

objectives. 

•	Explain and assist with post-disaster mapping 

processes and issues to advance risk information and 

recovery. 

•	Explain Substantial Damage requirements and assist 

in identifying resources for reducing flood risk 

during post-disaster recovery. 

•	In collaboration with HM Insurance Specialists, 

demonstrate the benefits to communities of risk 

insurance available through the National Flood 

Insurance Program (NFIP). 

•	Describe state/tribal-specific floodplain management 

issues and mitigation priorities for post-disaster 

recovery. 

•	Demonstrate mastery of course concepts through 

successful completion of class activities and the postcourse exam. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Mitigation 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: This course is intended for HM 

Floodplain Management Specialists, HM Floodplain 

Management Team Leaders, and HM Floodplain 

Management and Insurance Group Supervisors in 

FEMA’s Disaster Workforce. A secondary audience is 

HM Insurance Specialists, HM Insurance Team Leaders, 

and other specialists from the Hazards and Performance 

Analysis Group who will support floodplain management initiatives. 

Required Prerequisites: E0207, Introduction to Hazard 

Mitigation Field Operations; and E0162, Hazard Mitigation Floodplain 

Management in Disaster Operations—specifically, participants 

must be familiar with all regulations and policy as well 

as the job tasks of a Floodplain Management Specialist 

contained in the course. 

Course Length: 3 days 

CEUs: 2 

CECs: 12 (CORE) 

E0273 Managing Floodplain Development 

through the National Flood Insurance Program 

This course provides an organized training opportunity for local officials responsible for administering their 

local floodplain management ordinance. The course will 

focus on the NFIP and concepts of floodplain management, maps and studies, ordinance administration, and 

the relationship between floodplain management and 

flood insurance. 

Course Objectives: This course is designed to provide 

important aspects of basic floodplain management 

practices necessary to begin a participant’s floodplain 

management career and to provide a basic understanding 

of some of the range of topics necessary to manage a 

locally based floodplain management program. 

Program Area(s): Building Science; Floodplain 

Management; Multi-Hazard Mitigation Planning; 

Planning; FEMA Mitigation 

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Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

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. 

Required 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 www.fema.gov/ 

media/fhm/firm/ot_firm (30 minutes) 

•	Federal Insurance Studies tutorial at www.fema.gov/ 

media/fhm/fis/ot_fis (40 minutes) 

ACE: Credit Hours: 1 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 2.4 

CECs: 12 (CORE) 

E0274 National Dam Safety Program Technical 

Seminar 

The National Dam Safety Program Technical Seminar 

(NDSPTS) is a 2-day seminar held each year in February. 

A topic is selected by the training subcommittee of the 

National Dam Safety Review Board (NDSRB) that highlights relevant issues in Dam Safety engineering and safety. 

Course Objectives: Upon completion of this course, 

participants should 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. 

Program Area(s): Dam Safety; Symposiums 

Delivery Location: NETC 

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. 

Course Length: 2 days 

CEUs: 1.4 

CECs: 12 

E0276 Benefit-Cost Analysis: Entry-Level 

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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): Building Science; Planning; FEMA 

Mitigation 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite 

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. 

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Required 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 www.fema.gov/ 

media/fhm/firm/ot_firm (30 minutes) 

•	Federal Insurance Studies tutorial at www.fema.gov/ 

media/fhm/fis/ot_fis (40 minutes) 

•	IS-0276, Benefit-Cost Analysis Fundamentals 

Course Length: 2 days 

CEUs: 1.4 

CECs: 12 (CORE) 

E0278 National Flood Insurance 

Program/Community Rating System 

This course covers the Community Rating System 

(CRS), a nationwide initiative of FEMA’s National Flood 

Insurance Program (NFIP). It describes activities eligible 

for credit under the 2013 CRS Coordinator’s Manual, 

how a community applies, and how a community modifies an application to improve its classification. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Describe Activities Eligible for CRS credit. 

•	Understand how a community joins the CRS 

program. 

•	Identify how to modify an application to improve 

classification. 

Program Area(s): Building Science; Dam Safety; 

Floodplain Management; Hurricane Preparedness; MultiHazard Mitigation Planning; FEMA Mitigation 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

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. 

Required 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. 

ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate 

ACE: Credit Hours: 2 

ACE: Curriculum: Emergency Management or Public 

Administration 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 3 

CECs: 12 (CORE) 

E0279 Retrofitting Flood-Prone Residential 

Buildings 

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

officials in retrofitting existing 1- to 4-family residential 

structures situated in flood-prone areas. The retrofitting 

measures presented are creative, practical, compliant 

with applicable floodplain regulations, and satisfactory 

to most homeowners. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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 

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- 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. 

Program Area(s): Building Science; Floodplain 

Management; Planning 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

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. 

Recommended Prerequisites: 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 courses. 

ACE: Level: Upper Division 

ACE: Credit Hours: 2 

ACE: Curriculum: Civil Engineering or Emergency 

Management 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 2.8 

CECs: 12 (CORE) 

E0282 Advanced Floodplain Management 

Concepts II 

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 reallife 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. 

Course Objectives: 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. 

Program Area(s): Floodplain Management 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

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. 

Recommended Prerequisite: Participants should have 

completed E0273, Managing Floodplain Development through the 

National Flood Insurance Program. 

ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate 

ACE: Credit Hours: 2 

ACE: Curriculum: Emergency Management or Homeland 

Security 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 2.4 

CECs: 12 (CORE) 

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E0283 Disaster Field Training Operations 

Orientation 

This course focuses on the knowledge and skills needed 

to serve as a Disaster Field Training Operations Training 

Specialist, Training FEMA Qualification System (FQS) 

Specialist, or Training Support Specialist. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Identify FEMA incident management and support 

doctrine, legal authorities, and FEMA strategic 

mission and apply them to the Disaster Field Training 

Operations (DFTO) Cadre mission. 

•	Demonstrate understanding of the FEMA 

Qualification System in group activities. 

•	Explain the Presidential disaster declaration process 

and identify the FEMA disaster assistance programs 

and Emergency Support Functions that are important 

to disaster response. 

•	In a computer lab environment, demonstrate ability 

to use online tools and perform Training Unit-related 

tasks within the FEMA Employee Knowledge Center. 

•	Demonstrate understanding of the Training 

Specialist’s role in supporting the Training Unit. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Disaster Field Training 

Operations 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: FEMA employees with position 

titles of Training Specialist, Training FQS Specialist, or 

Training Support Specialist. 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 3.2 

E0284 Advanced Floodplain Management 

Concepts III 

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 reallife 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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): Building Science; Floodplain 

Management 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

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. 

Recommended Prerequisite: E0273, Managing Floodplain 

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ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate 

ACE: Credit Hours: 2 

ACE: Curriculum: Emergency Management or Homeland 

Security 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 2.6 

CECs: 12 (CORE) 

E0285 Providing Post-Disaster Substantial 

Damage Technical Assistance to Communities 

This course provides formal training for FEMA staff 

to learn how to provide Substantial Damage Technical 

Assistance to Communities in a disaster operation. 

Within FEMA’s disaster workforce, various Hazard 

Mitigation (HM) staff have different roles in providing 

this assistance to communities. The HM Field Operations 

Guide includes Task Lists and an Operating Procedure, 

which describes how FEMA staff provide Post-Disaster 

Substantial Damage Technical Assistance. 

Substantial Damage regulations are important mechanisms of the National Flood Insurance Program designed 

to reduce flood risks. FEMA has taken substantial steps to 

improve the capability of communities to comply with 

Substantial Damage regulations, including the development of FEMA 758, Substantial Improvement/Substantial 

Damage Desk Reference; FEMA 784, Substantial Damage 

Estimator (SDE 2.0); the FEMA 784 CD, which includes 

the SDE 2.0 tool; training for how to use the SDE 2.0 tool; 

and the SDE 2.0 User’s Manual and Field Workbook. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Identify the Position Task Book (PTB) tasks for 

HM Floodplain Management Specialists related to 

Substantial Damage technical assistance. 

•	Differentiate among the post-disaster responsibilities 

of communities, states, and FEMA in ensuring 

that NFIP Substantial Damage requirements are 

implemented. 

•	Assess community need for technical assistance to 

meet post-disaster Substantial Damage requirements. 

•	Explain the responsibilities of FEMA HM Floodplain 

Management Specialists in implementing the 

“Operating Procedure for Supporting Communities 

in Substantial Damage Data Collection.” 

•	Identify options communities may select to make 

Substantial Damage determinations. 

•	Explain the Substantial Damage Estimator (SDE 2.0) 

as a tool that can be used as part of the process of 

Substantial Damage determination. 

•	Explain the use of Substantial Damage data to make 

decisions about flood hazard mitigation. 

•	Apply principles of effective verbal and written 

communication to explain Substantial Damage topics 

to local officials. 

•	Explain how to coordinate with contractor staff to 

assure quality Substantial Damage data collection that 

meets contract scope requirements. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Mitigation 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: FEMA HM Floodplain Management 

Specialist Trainees, and Qualified HM Floodplain 

Management Specialists who have not already completed 

the course. HM Floodplain Management Specialist 

Experts and HM Floodplain Management Substantial 

Damage Crew Leaders who have not completed the 

course will also benefit from the training, but are not 

the primary audience. 

Required Prerequisites: E0272, Managing the Floodplain PostDisaster; and IS-0284, Using the Substantial Damage Estimator 2.0 

Tool 

Course Length: 1 day 

CEUs: 0.65 

CECs: 4 (CORE) 

E0287 Voluntary Agency Liaison: Functions 

and Methods 

This course is designed to help participants learn and 

share skills among a team of partners so they can provide 

consistent delivery of service to communities impacted 

by disasters. Throughout the 5 full days of class, participants are challenged to do more than simply memorize 

and recall information. They will be expected to apply 

information in many different ways. Through the activities and information presented, they will appraise, argue, 

choose, defend, estimate, judge, predict, select, value, 

and evaluate. By the end of the week, critical thinking 

will be the foundation for all the work participants will 

do as a Voluntary Agency Liaison (VAL)! 

Course Objectives: 

•	Recommend disaster assistance programs from the 

Sequence of Delivery to meet the needs of disaster 

survivors for a given scenario. 

•	Propose partnerships with National VOAD members 

to address problems associated with a given scenario. 

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•	Interpret the cultural geography of a community. 

•	Develop a long-term recovery group’s action plan for 

a given scenario. 

•	Determine field applications of various resources in 

the VAL Toolkit. 

•	Explain how a Joint Field Office job function supports 

the work of a VAL. 

•	Relate information gathered during course interviews 

to the VAL position in general. 

•	Compose a presentation that uses field examples 

to explain the VAL’s role in supporting partner 

organizations during a specific function of the 

emergency management cycle. 

Program Area(s): Integrated Emergency Management; 

Response and Recovery; Voluntary Organizations 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite; 

Frederick Distribution Center 

Selection Criteria: FEMA VALs, state VALs, and representatives from voluntary organizations who have an 

interest in learning more about the work of VALs in 

disasters. The course is not recommended for individuals with less than 6 months of experience working with 

voluntary agencies in disaster, or for those who have 

fewer than 3 months of deployment experience. 

Required Prerequisites: IS-0007, A Citizen’s Guide to Disaster 

Assistance; IS-0100.b, Introduction to the Incident Command System, 

ICS-100; IS-0200.b, Incident Command System for Single Resources 

and Initial Action Incidents; IS-0230.d, Fundamentals of Emergency 

Management; IS-0244.b, Developing and Managing Volunteers; 

IS-0288, The Role of Voluntary Organizations in Emergency 

Management; IS-0403, Introduction to Individual Assistance; 

IS-0700.a, National Incident Management System, An Introduction; 

IS-0800.b, National Response Framework, An Introduction; 

IS-0806, Emergency Support Function (ESF) #6—Mass Care, 

Emergency Assistance, Housing, and Human Services; and DF-115, 

Applicant Services in the Disaster Recovery Center 

Recommended Prerequisites: G0108, Community Mass 

Care and Emergency Assistance; and G0288, Local Volunteer and 

Donations Management 

ACE: Level: Upper Division 

ACE: Credit Hours: 3 

ACE: Curriculum: Emergency Management and Public 

Administration 

Course Length: 5 days 

CEUs: 3.5 

E0288 Local Volunteer and Donations 

Management 

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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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). 

Program Area(s): Integrated Emergency Management; 

Response and Recovery 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite; State 

Delivered 

Selection Criteria: Local Emergency Managers and 

representatives of voluntary organizations 

Course Length: 11⁄2 days 

CEUs: 1 

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E0289 State Volunteer and Donations 

Management 

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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): Integrated Emergency Management; 

Response and Recovery; Voluntary Organizations 

Delivery Location: NETC; Frederick Distribution Center; 

Resident Offsite 

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. 

Required Prerequisite: IS-0288, The Role of Voluntary 

Organizations in Emergency Management 

Recommended Prerequisites: IS-0100.b, Introduction to 

the Incident Command System, ICS-100; IS-0230.d, Fundamentals 

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

Management System, An Introduction 

Course Length: 31⁄2 days 

CEUs: 2.5 

E0291 Community Dam Safety, Preparedness 

and Mitigation 

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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

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•	Recognize the importance that effective monitoring 

and Emergency Level determination has 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. 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): Dam Safety; Floodplain Management; 

Planning; Response and Recovery 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

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. 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 2.8 

E0294 Managing Training in Disaster 

Operations 

This course provides FEMA Reservists with the ability to 

serve as Training Managers in a disaster field setting. The 

course focuses on the primary competencies and tasks 

needed to perform in this position. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Analyze FEMA documents and relate them to the 

DFTO function. 

•	Demonstrate understanding of the DFTO Cadre 

Field Operations Guide and Standard Operating 

Procedures. 

•	In a computer lab environment, demonstrate ability to 

use online tools and perform Training Unit-related tasks. 

•	In a capstone activity, demonstrate the leadership 

skills required for managing training activities during 

disaster operations. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Disaster Field Training 

Operations 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: FEMA employees with DFTO Cadre 

position title of Training Manager. 

Required Prerequisite: E0283, Disaster Field Training 

Operations Orientation 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 3.2 

E0296 Application of Hazus Multi-Hazard for 

Risk Assessment 

This course provides mitigation planners with the skills to 

use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) tools, with an 

emphasis on Hazus Multi-Hazard, to create and update the 

flood, hurricane, and earthquake components of community risk assessments. A combination of individual as well 

as group activities lead the class through the step-by-step 

process of conducting a risk assessment including hazard 

identification, profiling of hazards, developing asset inventories, estimating losses, and prioritizing mitigation options. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Define the components of the mitigation planning 

process with a focus on risk assessment that can be 

supported by geospatial tools and data. 

•	List specific examples of how the capabilities of 

Hazus Multi-Hazard, as well as Hazus Multi-Hazard 

model inputs, can support risk assessments for floods, 

earthquakes, hurricanes, and other types of hazards. 

•	Identify strategies for improving Hazus Multi-Hazard 

inputs and other related GIS data in order to derive 

the most benefit from GIS tools when applied to risk 

assessment and other aspects of mitigation planning. 

Program Area(s): Hazus-MH and GIS; Multi-Hazard 

Mitigation Planning 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: Federal, state, local, and tribal emergency management professionals who are responsible for 

developing flood, earthquake, or hurricane hazard risk. 

Required Prerequisites: E0313, Basic Hazus Multi-Hazard, 

and skills equivalent to those taught in E0190, ArcGIS for 

Emergency Managers. 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 2.8 

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E0300 ICS-300: Intermediate Incident 

Command System for Expanding Incidents 

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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): Incident Command System 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: Individuals who may assume a supervisory role in Type 1, 2, or 3 level 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. 

Required Prerequisites: IS-0100.b, Introduction to the Incident 

Command System, ICS-100; 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 

Recommended Prerequisite: Experience using concepts 

and principles from ICS-100 and ICS-200 in a response 

or exercise 

Course Length: 3 days 

CEUs: 1.8 

E0302 Division Supervisor 

This activity-based, 5-day course provides requisite technical knowledge for FEMA personnel fulfilling the role 

of Division Supervisor (DIVS) at the incident management level. The course provides the target audience 

training opportunities to identify and practice the essential behaviors required when performing the duties of 

the DIVS position, in alignment with the FEMA DIVS 

Position Task Book, the FEMA Incident Management 

Handbook, and FEMA incident management doctrine. 

This course is one of the required steps to becoming an 

FQS-qualified FEMA DIVS. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Describe the relationship between the FEMA DIVS, 

local officials, and the disaster staff. 

•	Describe how information is shared within a Division 

and with the disaster staff. 

•	Describe resource management within a division. 

•	Describe how a division is established and organized. 

•	Describe the relevant authorities and doctrine for a 

FEMA Division Supervisor. 

Program Area(s): Response and Recovery; FEMA 

Federal Coordinating Officer; FEMA Mitigation; FEMA 

Operations–Federal; FEMA Public Assistance–Federal 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite Multiple 

Locations, i.e., FLETC 

Selection Criteria: FEMA Division Supervisor Trainee or 

Candidate; other positions may attend with permission 

from the Operations Cadre Management. 

Required Prerequisite: Current FQS status as either a 

Division Supervisor Trainee or Candidate 

Course Length: 5 days 

CEUs: 3.5 

E0312 Fundamentals of Building Science 

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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

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•	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 hazard resilient 

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 multihazard environments, key issues in recognizing 

and managing risk associated with multi-hazard 

environments. 

Program Area(s): Building Science; Floodplain 

Management; Hurricane Preparedness; Multi-Hazard 

Mitigation Planning; FEMA Mitigation 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: The audience for this course is FEMA 

Disaster Reservists, Cadre of On-Call Response/Recovery 

Employees, and FEMA Permanent Full-Time Employees 

whose work assignments require disaster-resistant 

building science knowledge. Only those participants 

nominated by their regions will be enrolled. 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 2.8 

CECs: 12 (CORE) 

E0313 Basic Hazus Multi-Hazard 

This course offers a hands-on introduction to Hazus 

Multi-Hazard, FEMA’s GIS-based tool for analyzing 

the social and economic impacts from natural hazards 

including hurricanes, earthquakes, and floods (riverine 

and coastal). Impact assessments for each hazard include 

shelter needs, short and long term economic losses, and 

debris estimations. Hazus Multi-Hazard 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 Multi-Hazard 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 Multi-Hazard 

provided inputs. 

After completing this course participants can optionally 

take additional Hazus Multi-Hazard courses to learn to 

refine loss estimations by adjusting model parameters 

or by integrating their own inventory and hazard data. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Learn the types of information that Hazus MultiHazard can produce as well as how that information 

relates to emergency management. 

•	Know how to navigate the Hazus Multi-Hazard 

software user interface. 

•	Develop a basic understanding of how Hazus 

generates information about exposure and losses 

related to flood, earthquake, and hurricane hazards. 

Program Area(s): Hazus-MH and GIS; Multi-Hazard 

Mitigation Planning 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

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. 

Required Prerequisite: Skills equivalent to those taught 

in E0190, ArcGIS for Emergency Managers 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 2.8 

E0317 Comprehensive Data Management for 

Hazus Multi-Hazard 

This course provides an in-depth exploration of the 

Hazus Multi-Hazard inventory, which describes the 

buildings, infrastructure, and populations that are at risk 

from hurricanes, floods, and earthquakes. It includes 

an overview of the methodologies that were used to 

develop and compile the Hazus Multi-Hazard-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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Describe the structure of Hazus Multi-Hazard 

inventory including file locations and contents. 

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•	Know how to use the Comprehensive Data 

Management System to improve the Haz

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Management Information System Transactions 

us MultiHazard inventory with user-provided data. 

•	Prioritize the most important parts of the Hazus 

Multi-Hazard inventory that require updating based 

on project needs. 

•	Identify typical sources of information that can be 

used to update the Hazus Multi-Hazard inventory. 

Program Area(s): Hazus-MH and GIS; Multi-Hazard 

Mitigation Planning 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

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 nonhazard inventory data into the Hazus Multi-Hazard modeling 

process. A working knowledge of ArcGIS, including the 

ability to create and manipulate data, is required. 

Required Prerequisites: E0313, Basic Hazus Multi-Hazard, 

and skills equivalent to those taught in E0190, ArcGIS for 

Emergency Managers. 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 2.8 

E0321 Management of Individual Assistance 

This course gives participants the tools needed to 

provide the best service to disaster survivors based on 

the New FEMA vision of being the Nation’s pre-eminent 

Emergency Management Agency. The primary audience 

for this course is FEMA nationwide Individual Assistance 

(IA) staff, including IA Branch Directors and IA Group 

Supervisors, as well as Operations Section Chiefs and 

Federal Coordinating Officers. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Locate, describe, and/or apply laws, regulations, and 

policies authorizing IA Programs and Services. 

•	Describe the relationship between IA Programs with 

regards to the “Whole Community” concept. 

•	Discuss the structure and roles of IA at the Division, 

Branch, and Field Operations levels. 

•	Describe IA Programs and Services. 

•	Identify IA planning and reporting requirements. 

•	Demonstrate software applications and resource tools 

necessary to support the management of IA Programs 

and Services. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Individual Assistance–Federal 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: Participants should have served in 

one disaster operations field position as Group Supervisor 

or Team Lead or Task Force Lead and Crew Lead. 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 3.2 

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. 

Course Objective: To provide the participant with the 

tools needed to use the IFMIS system in performing their 

jobs through lecture and hands-on activities. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Financial Management 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite 

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 Length: 3 days 

CEUs: 2.1 

E0348 Orientation to Mission Assignments for 

FEMA Staff and Interagency Partners 

This course is intended to provide FEMA and it’s partners with the knowledge of how to request Federal 

assistance through the resource request and mission 

assignment processes including reimbursement, billing, 

and close-out. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Demonstrate the process of requesting Federal 

assistance utilizing the resource request process. 

•	Describe the mission assignment (MA) roles, 

responsibilities, and authorities. 

•	Provide a working knowledge of the MA process and 

MA types. 

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•	Identify reporting requirements. 

•	Identify steps in billing, reimbursement and closeout. 

Program Area(s): Response and Recovery; FEMA 

Comptroller; FEMA Logistics; FEMA National Disaster 

Recovery Support (NDRS); FEMA Operations–Federal; 

FEMA Operations–Other Federal Agencies; FEMA Public 

Assistance–Federal; FEMA Employee Training 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite; FEMA 

Regions/HQ 

Selection Criteria: FEMA Regional staff, Other Federal 

Agency (OFA) staff, and state Emergency Management 

staff. 

Required Prerequisite: Completion of IS-0293, Mission 

Assignment Overview, or at the approval of the FEMA 

Headquarters/Region or EMI Course Manager 

Course Length: 2 days 

CEUs: 1.4 

E0349 Mission Assignment Processing 

The 4-day course is intended to provide FEMA staff with 

the skills, tools, and competencies to become proficient 

in managing and processing Mission Assignments (MAs). 

Course Objectives: 

•	Demonstrate proficient skills in the use of mission 

assignment (MA) systems to create and process a 

mission assignment. 

•	Construct, organize, and maintain MA records for the 

life cycle of a MA. 

•	Distinguish the transition from the RRCC to the JFO 

and to the Region. 

•	Manage mission assignments and MA staff. 

Program Area(s): Response and Recovery; FEMA 

Operations–Federal 

Delivery Location: NETC; may be offered off campus 

as required 

Selection Criteria: Those who have the course on their 

FEMA Qualification Sheet and have completed E0348, 

Orientation to Mission Assignments for FEMA Staff and Interagency 

Partners. 

Required Prerequisites: IS-0293, Mission Assignment 

Overview; and E0348, Orientation to Mission Assignments for FEMA 

Staff and Interagency Partners 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 2.8 

E0352 Crisis Counseling Assistance and 

Training Program Training State Trainers 

This course provides states, U.S. territories, or Federally 

recognized tribal organizations with a cadre of trainers 

who have the knowledge and tools necessary to conduct 

standardized trainings for the Crisis Counseling Assistance 

and Training Program (CCP). After this class, participants 

will train grant-supported crisis counselors to carry out 

individual and group crisis counseling, basic education 

and support, referral, community networking, and public 

education for disaster survivors and affected communities. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Recognize ways in which traditional classroom 

approaches differ from approaches that support adult 

learning. 

•	Describe ways in which trainers can prepare a 

training environment that supports the learning 

process. 

•	Identify five principles of adult learning. 

•	Describe auditory, visual, and kinesthetic learning 

styles. 

•	Explain the key concepts of the CCP Model. 

•	Describe your roles and responsibilities as a CCP 

trainer. 

•	Demonstrate knowledge of the Trainer’s Toolkit 

components. 

•	Describe the CCP data collection forms and how they 

are used. 

•	Identify Level One and Level Two of evaluation in the 

CCP Trainer’s Toolkit. 

•	Demonstrate the use of principles and techniques 

of adult learning in delivering ISP and RSP training 

content. 

Program Area(s): Response and Recovery 

Delivery Location: NETC 

Selection Criteria: Individuals who are selected by or 

who are state and territory Disaster Behavioral Health 

Coordinators. These individuals should be experienced 

trainers and knowledgeable and experienced in the 

CCP. Final selection will be jointly authorized by FEMA 

and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services 

Administration. 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 2.8 

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E0354 Crisis Counseling Program (Grants 

Training) for State Mental Health Authorities 

This course provides mental health departments of 

states, U.S. territories, or Federally recognized tribal 

organizations with the knowledge and tools necessary to successfully complete the Crisis Counseling 

Program (CCP) Grant applications in order to manage 

a CCP during a Presidentially declared disaster. Training 

topics include the CCP Grant application 

E0359 Individual Assistance Other Needs 

Assistance Specialist 

process, grant 

reporting requirements, disaster mental health concepts, 

and organizational aspects of disaster response. Note: This 

course does not provide instruction on crisis counseling or stress management techniques. 

Course Objectives: During the course, the participant 

will learn about: 

•	Who is a Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training 

Program (CCP) qualified applicant; 

•	The Immediate Services Program (ISP) application; 

and 

•	Responsibilities of the SMHA after a disaster. 

Program Area(s): Individual Assistance–State; Response 

and Recovery 

Delivery Location: NETC 

Selection Criteria: State Mental Health personnel 

who, following a qualifying Presidential declaration of 

disaster, are responsible for preparing the CCP Grant 

application on behalf of the state, territory, or Federally 

recognized tribal organization, and have first-hand 

knowledge of the state, territory, or tribal mental health 

system. Enrollment is by nomination from state, territory, or tribal mental health authorities. 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 2.8 

E0357 State Individual Assistance Operations 

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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): Individual Assistance–State 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 3.2 

This course provides training to FEMA Individual 

Assistance (IA) personnel to enable them to initiate, 

operate, and transition Other Needs Assistance (ONA) 

during a Presidentially declared event in a Joint Option 

State. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Describe the legislation that provides FEMA the 

authority for ONA. 

•	Identify the Sequence of Delivery and how it impacts 

ONA. 

•	List the Administrative Options and funding for 

ONA. 

•	List ONA setup requirements. 

•	Describe responsibilities of Inspection Services and 

how they relate to ONA. 

•	Describe main organizations listed in the Joint Field 

Office (JFO) organizational structure and ONA 

partners. 

•	List the responsibilities of ONA Specialists. 

•	Describe case processing procedures for a FEMA 

Option. 

•	Describe case processing procedures for a Joint 

Option. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Individual Assistance–Federal 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: The primary audience for this course 

is FEMA IA ONA Specialists and trainees, Human Services 

Managers, and State ONA (Joint Option States only). 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 3.2 

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E0361 Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for 

Schools 

This 4-day course provides school district teams with 

the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to develop, 

review, enhance, and sustain an all-hazards/threats 

district/school 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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): Citizen Preparedness; Incident 

Command System; Planning; Preparedness for 

Schools/Children/Higher Education/Houses of Worship; 

Response and Recovery; Tribal 

Delivery Location: NETC 

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; 

Principal/Assistant Principal; Public Information Officer; 

Security Official/School Safety Coordinator/School Safety 

Team member/Facility Manager/Building Engineer; 

Transportation Coordinator; Food Service Coordinator; 

and School Nurse/School Counselor/Psychologist. 

Required Prerequisite: Teams must bring their school 

district/school Emergency Operations Plan to training. 

Recommended Prerequisites: 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 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 2.8 

E0362 Train-the-Trainer for G0364, MultiHazard Emergency Planning for Schools 

This course introduces G0364, Multi-Hazard Emergency 

Planning for Schools, field course materials, and prepares 

participants to deliver G0364 within their states or local 

regions. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): Citizen Preparedness; Planning 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: The target audience for this course 

includes school administrators; state and local Emergency 

Managers; and first responders. Participants must demonstrate a working knowledge of school planning through 

experience and training, and must be experienced in 

adult education. 

Required Prerequisites: Completion of the following: 

IS-0100.b, Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS-0100; 

or IS-0100.SCa, Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS100) for Schools; IS-0700.a, National Incident Management System, 

An Introduction; IS-0362.a, Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for 

Schools 

Recommended Prerequisite: Completion of E0361, 

Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for Schools (version November 

2010 or November 2013) 

Course Length: 3 days 

CEUs: 2.4 

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E0366 Planning for the Needs of Children in 

Disasters 

E0364 Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for 

Schools 

This 3-day course provides school teams with the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to develop or update an 

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 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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Refine or develop a school emergency operations plan 

(EOP). 

•	Identify how to train and exercise their school EOP.
 

Program Area(s): Citizen Preparedness; Planning;
 

Preparedness for Schools/Children/Higher Education/
 

Houses of Worship; Tribal
 

Delivery Location: NETC
 

Selection Criteria: School teams consisting of 3–5
 

individuals such as: 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 representing their school safety committee, and 


local first responders.
 

Required Prerequisite: School teams must bring their 


school emergency operations plan (EOP) to training.
 

Recommended Prerequisites: 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 

Course Length: 3 days 

CEUs: 1.9 

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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): Citizen Preparedness; Multi-Hazard 

Mitigation Planning; Response and Recovery; Voluntary 

Organizations 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

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. 

Course Length: 6 hours 

CEUs: 0.6 

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E0368 Congressional Affairs Basic E0374 Public Assistance Group Supervisor 

This course is part of the Policies, Procedures and 

Practice for External Affairs Program. It focuses on the 

Congressional Affairs (CA) component of FEMA’s External 

Affairs operation under the Emergency Support Function 

#15 (ESF #15). The course teaches tasks outlined in the 

various task lists for Specialist positions outlined by the 

ESF #15 Standard Operating Procedures. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Describe the course purpose and the CA mission. 

•	Describe the philosophy and operating guidelines 

that provide guidance to Congressional Affairs 

Specialists as they execute their responsibilities. 

•	Describe the techniques used by CA Specialists to 

develop and maintain situational awareness. 

•	Describe techniques for prioritizing goals. 

•	Describe the importance of developing partnerships 

with Congressional customers. 

•	Describe guidelines for handling inquiries and 

turning them into opportunities. 

•	Describe how to strategically plan a briefing. 

•	Practice delivering a briefing. 

•	Describe how CR Specialists contribute to and use 

information networks within the JFO. 

•	Describe problem-solving approaches that can help 

CR Specialists turn problems into opportunities. 

•	Provide the participants with an opportunity to 

receive clarification on any of the component training 

content presented, and any other aspects of the 

Congressional Affairs Specialist position. 

Program Area(s): FEMA External Affairs–Federal 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: New Specialists assigned to positions within a FEMA JFO, External Affairs Congressional 

Affairs component. All participants must have the requisite open FEMA Qualification System Position Task Book. 

Recommended Prerequisite: E0750, Policies, Procedures and 

Practice for External Affairs, Part I 

Course Length: 21⁄2 days 

CEUs: 2 

This course focuses on the duties and responsibilities of 

a Public Assistance (PA) Group Supervisor and PA Task 

Force Leader by providing a review of legislation, regulations, policies, and guidance governing the PA Program. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Demonstrate the ability to develop an effective Public 

Assistance Management Plan. 

•	Identify the major responsibilities, duties, and tasks 

of a Public Assistance Group Supervisor. 

•	Develop and apply an effective disaster transition and 

closeout strategy. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Public Assistance–Federal 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: FEMA PA Staff who have performed 

or may be expected to perform the duties of a PA Group 

Supervisor or PA Task Force Leader during a disaster 

event. 

Required Prerequisites: E0381, Project Specialist, or 

IS-0631, Public Assistance Operations I, prior to October 1, 

2009; L0378, Public Assistance Preliminary Damage Assessment; 

E0380, Public Assistance Task Force Leader; and E0382, Public 

Assistance Coordinator Crew Leader 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 2.4 

E0376 State Public Assistance Operations 

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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Identify, explain, and apply Public Assistance 

Program laws, regulations, and policies. 

•	Describe the milestones of the Public Assistance 

Program process and explain the Grantees role. 

•	Demonstrate basic knowledge of Public Assistance 

eligibility. 

Program Area(s): Public Assistance–State 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: State, local, and tribal government personnel responsible for administering Public 

Assistance grants. 

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Required Prerequisite: IS-0634, Introduction to FEMA’s 

Public Assistance Program 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 2.4 

E0380 Public Assistance Task Force Leader 

This course focuses on the duties and responsibilities of a 

Task Force Leader in the Public Assistance (PA) Program. 

It is intended to teach participants a process by which to 

organize, manage, use, support, and understand available 

guidance and tools to carry out those responsibilities. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Demonstrate the ability to manage Public Assistance 

Crew Leaders. 

•	Demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of a 

Task Force Leader in accordance with operational 

goals and requirements. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Public Assistance–Federal 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: FEMA Public Assistance Staff who 

have performed or may be expected to perform the 

duties of a PA Task Force Leader during a disaster event. 

Required Prerequisites: E0381, Project Specialist; or IS-0631, 

Public Assistance Operations I, prior to October 1, 2009; and 

E0382, Public Assistance Coordinator Crew Leader 

Course Length: 2 days 

CEUs: 1.2 

E0381 Project Specialist 

This course focuses on the duties and responsibilities of 

a Public Assistance (PA) Project Specialist. Topics include 

initial operations, program eligibility, project formulation, and special considerations. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Demonstrate the basic knowledge to perform the 

tasks of a Project Specialist in support of the Public 

Assistance Program. 

•	Demonstrate the ability to formulate a Project 

worksheet. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Public Assistance–Federal 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: FEMA Public Assistance (PA) Group 

Supervisors, PA Task Force Leader, PAC Crew Leader, PA 

Project Specialist. 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 2.4 

E0382 Public Assistance Coordinator Crew 

Leader 

This course focuses on the duties and responsibilities of a 

Public Assistance Coordinator (PAC) Crew Leader. Topics 

include Public Assistance eligibility, special considerations, and process management tools. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Demonstrate the ability to apply Public Assistance 

Program eligibility and special considerations 

regulations and policies. 

•	Demonstrate the ability to utilize FEMA reference 

documents, software, and guidance when dealing 

with program-specific issues. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Public Assistance–Federal 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: FEMA Public Assistance staff who 

will perform the duties of a PAC Crew Leader only. 

Required Prerequisite: E0381, Project Specialist; or IS-0631, 

Public Assistance Operations I, prior to October 1, 2009 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 2.4 

E0386 Residential Coastal Construction 

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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

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•	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. 

Program Area(s): Building Science; Floodplain 

Management; Hurricane Preparedness; Multi-Hazard 

Mitigation Planning; FEMA Mitigation 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

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. 

Recommended Prerequisites: 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 courses. 

ACE: Level: Upper Division 

ACE: Credit Hours: 2 

ACE: Curriculum: Coastal Residential Construction 

Practices, Emergency Management Hazard Mitigation 

Techniques, or Civil Engineering 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 2.8 

CECs: 12 (CORE) 

E0388 Advanced Public Information Officers 

Course 

This advanced course builds on the foundations established in the G0290, Basic Public Information Officers Course, 

by focusing on Public Information Officer (PIO) responsibilities in large-scale emergency situations. This is 

accomplished through a series of lectures and simulation 

exercises. Topics include legal issues, risk communication, interpersonal skills, and effective communication 

in emergencies, media relations, social media, and use 

of the Joint Information System. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Operate effectively in day-to-day activities that 

involve fostering public awareness and emergency 

preparedness. 

•	Operate effectively at local emergencies (local 

flooding, warehouse fire, train derailment, weather 

emergency) where the level of emergency operation 

requires a command post or emergency operations 

center activation and involves local media coverage. 

•	Operate effectively during disasters (such as 

earthquakes or hurricanes) that exceed local 

resources, require extensive coordination among 

Public Information Officers within a Joint 

Information Center, and which may involve national 

media attention. 

Program Area(s): Integrated Emergency Management; 

FEMA External Affairs–Federal 

Delivery Location: NETC 

Selection Criteria: Full- and part-time Public Information 

personnel who have completed the Basic Public Information 

Officers Course (G0290). This recommended requirement 

can be waived for those individuals who have extensive experience in public information activities. Waiver 

requests must be in writing and submitted to Admissions. 

Required Prerequisite: G0290, Basic Public Information 

Officers Course 

Recommended Prerequisites: IS-0029, Public Information 

Officer Awareness; or G0289, Public Information Officer Awareness 

Training; G0291, Joint Information System/Center Planning for 

Tribal, State, and Local Public Information Officers; and E0952, 

NIMS ICS All-Hazards Public Information Officer Course (or preapproved EMI waiver) 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 3.2 

E0390 Integrating Emergency Management 

Education into Your Institution 

This workshop provides information about Emergency 

Management (EM) and the benefits of and resources 

available for integrating EM degree programs and EM 

course offerings at institutions of higher education. It 

is a facilitation-driven workshop focused on creating 

an Action Plan to be applied within each participant’s 

academic department. During the session, participants 

will be inspired to see the importance of EM and will 

create an Action Plan that they can use, along with a 

toolkit of additional resources that will be provided, 

when they return to their schools to increase their 

school’s EM-related offerings. 

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Course Objectives: 

•	Examine the benefits for an institution and a 

community provided by EM-related offerings. 

•	Construct the process for creating a new certificate or 

degree program in emergency management. 

•	Estimate and perform a needs assessment based on 

the size and scale of course offerings. 

•	Describe the mutually beneficial relationship between 

an institution of higher education and the community 

it serves with regard to emergency management. 

•	Assess the cost and revenue impact associated with 

implementing emergency management program 

offerings. 

•	Discuss where emergency management courses 

can fit within an existing college curriculum and 

departmental structure. 

•	Develop cost-effective staffing strategies for initiating 

emergency management programs. 

•	Create a marketing approach suitable for emergency 

management programs within their communities. 

•	Identify opportunities particular to minority-serving 

institutions expanding their emergency management 

offerings. 

•	Create and practice an action plan customized to 

implementing emergency management course 

offerings at their institutions. 

Program Area(s): Citizen Preparedness; Planning; 

Preparedness for Schools/Children/Higher 

Education/Houses of Worship 

Delivery Location: NETC 

Selection Criteria: Department Chairs of Emergency 

Management-related disciplines (such as Sociology, 

Geography, Public Administration, or Psychology, 

etc.) from Historically Black Colleges and Universities, 

Tribal Colleges and Universities, and Hispanic-Serving 

Institutions. 

Course Length: 2 days 

CEUs: 1.6 

E0392 Emergency Management Higher 

Education Symposium 

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. 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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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 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. 

Program Area(s): Symposiums 

Delivery Location: NETC 

Selection Criteria: Faculty and administrators with 

colleges and universities which (1) have a Hazard, 

Disaster, or Emergency Management academic program 

in place, (2) are investigating or developing a Hazard, 

Disaster, or Emergency Management academic program, 

or (3) 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. 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 3.2 

E0400 Advanced Incident Command System 

for Command and General Staff—Complex 

Incidents 

This course provides training for personnel who require 

advanced application of the Incident Command System 

(ICS) within a Type 1 or Type 2 level incident or event. 

This course expands upon information covered in 

ICS-100 through ICS-300 courses, which are prerequisites for the ICS-400 course. 

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Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): Incident Command System 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: Senior personnel who are expected to 

perform in a management capacity in an Area Command 

or Multi-Agency Coordination Entity. 

Required Prerequisites: IS-0100.b, Introduction to the Incident 

Command System, ICS-100; IS-0200.b, Incident Command System 

for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents; E/G0300, ICS-300: 

Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents; 

IS-0700.a, National Incident Management System, An Introduction; 

and IS-0800.b, National Response Framework, An Introduction 

Recommended Prerequisites: Experience using concepts 

and principles from ICS-100, ICS-200, and ICS-300 in a 

response or exercise 

Course Length: 2 days 

CEUs: 1.4 

E0410 Mass Care/Emergency Assistance Task 

Force Leaders 

This new course is designed to enhance the knowledge 

and skills of experienced FEMA Mass Care staff. It will 

focus on expanding participants’ knowledge of Mass 

Care at the Federal, state, local, and Non-Governmental 

Organizations levels; providing practical Mass Care exercises; integrating best practices of Mass Care services; and 

assisting in the development and credentialing of FEMA 

Mass Care staff assigned to Area Field Offices, Joint Field 

Offices, and Regional Response Coordination Centers. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Explain the principles/doctrine that pertains to the 

Mass Care and Emergency Assistance (MC/EA) Group 

(Unit 1). 

•	Describe the primary tasks and activities the MC/EA 

Task Force Leader (MCTL) will be required to execute 

in order to manage the task force effectively (Unit 2). 

•	Develop and implement objectives to meet the 

strategic goals of the Mass Care Group (Unit 2). 

•	Identify reporting requirements for each MC/EA Task 

Force (Unit 2). 

•	Demonstrate how to develop and maintain a staffing 

plan (Unit 3). 

•	Demonstrate how to engage the whole community 

(Unit 4). 

•	Explain the characteristics of the various partners and 

their respective roles (Unit 4). 

•	Describe how MCTL can build and maintain 

successful working relationships with the whole 

community (Unit 4). 

•	Explain how to use the Mission Assignment process 

to support the MC/EA mission (Unit 5). 

•	Demonstrate how to utilize the Federal procurement 

process and Decision Tree for MC/EA support (Unit 5). 

•	Identify various Federal partners who can provide 

resources (Unit 5). 

•	Describe the indicators for when to transition a task 

force (Unit 6). 

•	Demonstrate what to include in a transition plan 

(Unit 6). 

Program Area(s): FEMA Individual Assistance–Federal 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: FEMA Mass Care Task Force Leaders 

Course Length: 3 days 

CEUs: 2 

E0411 Mass Care/Emergency Assistance 

Support for Field Operations 

This course provides the history and context of Mass Care 

and Emergency Assistance (MC/EA), FEMA’s and other 

organizations’ roles in MC/EA, the roles and responsibilities of FEMA staff assigned to MC/EA missions, and 

provides training on the tasks performed by the MC/EA 

Specialist. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Describe the history and development of MC/EA. 

•	Describe MC/EA support activities. 

•	Describe roles and responsibilities of FEMA, MC/EA 

staff, and stakeholders. 

•	Describe the tasks performed by and the tools 

available to MC/EA staff during disaster operations. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Individual Assistance–Federal 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: FEMA Mass Care Specialists 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 2.8 

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E0415 Mass Care Group Supervisors 

This new course is designed to enhance the knowledge 

and skills of experienced FEMA staff serving in Mass Care 

(MC) leadership positions at the Joint Field Office (JFO) 

or Area Field Office (AFO). It will focus on providing 

tools to expand attendees’ knowledge of MC supervisory 

responsibilities. The course will include information on 

the integration of MC operations at the Federal, state, 

local, and tribal Non-Governmental Organization levels; 

focus on the functions of an MC group in a JFO setting; 

provide practical MC exercises for a hands-on instructional approach; and integrate best practices of MC 

services. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Lead the Mass Care and Emergency Assistance (MC/ 

EA) Group in achieving operational goals. 

•	Manage the MC/EA Task Force Leader who oversees 

function-specific task forces that support MC/EA 

services. 

•	Establish goals and operational requireme

E0417 Mass Care/Emergency Assistance 

Shelter Field Guide Training 

nts for the 

MC/EA Group. 

•	Oversee development of assigned personnel. 

•	Coordinate, communicate, and report information 

between staff and leadership. 

•	Develop supervisory-level knowledge of MC/EA 

programs and processes. 

•	Engage the Whole Community stakeholders and 

facilitate coordination of the provision of MC/EA 

services. 

•	Initiate, review, and monitor Federal Resource Requests. 

•	Demonstrate the role of the Mass Care Group 

Supervisor (MCGS) during the demobilization of Task 

Forces and transition phase of the MC/EA operation. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Individual Assistance–Federal 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: FEMA MCGSs 

Course Length: 3.5 days 

CEUs: 2.4 

E0416 Individual Assistance Housing Group 

Supervisor 

The goal of this course is to provide FEMA Housing 

Assistance staff with the practical knowledge, skills, and 

resources to satisfy position task book requirements in 

order to become a qualified Housing Task Force Leader 

or Housing Group Supervisor (HGS). 

Course Objectives: 

•	List governing laws for the Housing Provision of the 

Individual and Households Program (IHP). 

•	Define the major responsibilities of the HGS. 

•	Identify internal and external partners with whom 

the HGS coordinates. 

•	Describe the different types of financial projections. 

•	List the systems and resources the HGS uses for trend 

analysis. 

•	Define the Privacy Act and information sharing 

processes. 

•	Describe and list the elements of a Housing Plan. 

•	Identify Direct Housing options. 

•	Identify how to implement the recertification process. 

•	Describe the responsibilities of the HGS as it relates to 

implementation of Sales and Donation. 

•	Identify the process for terminating assistance. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Individual Assistance–Federal 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: Housing Group Supervisor Candidates 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 2.9 

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. 

Course Objectives: 

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 

Program Area(s): FEMA Individual Assistance–Federal 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: Mass Care Professionals 

Course Length: 1 day 

CEUs: .7 

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E0427 Community Emergency Response Team 

Program Manager 

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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): Citizen Preparedness; Voluntary 

Organizations 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite; State 

Delivered 

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. 

Required Prerequisites: A referral from a CERTsponsoring agency, typically a state, local, or 

regional government agency, and completion of the 

CERT Basic Training course or IS-0317, Introduction to 

Community Emergency Response Team, which can be found at 

www.citizencorps.fema.gov/cert/IS-317. 

Course Length: 2 days 

CEUs: 1.2 

E0428 Community Emergency Response Team 

Train-the-Trainer 

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. 

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•	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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): Citizen Preparedness; Voluntary 

Organizations 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite; State 

Delivered 

Selection Criteria: Individuals who will serve as the 

Course Manager for the CERT Basic Training course and 

be CERT Basic Training course instructors. 

Required Prerequisites: A referral from a CERT-sponsoring 

agency, typically a state, local, or regional government 

agency, and must have completed the CERT Basic Training 

or IS-0317, Introduction to Community Emergency Response Team, 

which can be found at www.citizencorps.fema.gov/cert/IS-317. 

Course Length: 3 days 

CEUs: 1.8 

E0431 Understanding the Emergency 

Management Assistance Compact 

This course enables Emergency Management personnel 

and Response and Recovery personnel from all political 

jurisdictions to more effectively understand, activate, 

implement, and utilize 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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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 costestimation 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. 

Program Area(s): Incident Command System; Integrated 

Emergency Management; Public Works; Response and 

Recovery; Tribal; Voluntary Organizations; FEMA Federal 

Coordinating Officer; FEMA Operations–Federal; FEMA 

Operations–Other Federal Agencies 

Delivery Location: NETC 

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. 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 2.4 

E0449 Incident Command System Curricula 

Train-the-Trainer 

This course prepares participants to deliver EMI’s ICS 

curricula. While ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-402, and G0191, 

Emergency Operations Center/Incident Command System Interface, 

courses are addressed, the major emphasis is on E/G0300, 

ICS-300: Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding 

Incidents; and G0400, ICS-400: Advanced Incident Command 

System for Command and General Staff—Complex Incidents. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Explain the background of ICS training development. 

•	Identify key requirements and elements within the 

NIMS Training Program that relate to ICS training 

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•	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. 

Program Area(s): Incident Command System 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: Participants must demonstrate 

a working knowledge of ICS through experience and 

training and must be experienced in delivering adult 

education. Participants must have worked as IC, 

Command, or General Staff positions on incidents, 

planned events, or exercises that went longer than one 

Operational Period or involved a written Action Plan and 

involved Multi-Agency Coordination. 

Required Prerequisites: IS-0100.b, Introduction to the Incident 

Command System, ICS-100; IS-0200.b, Incident Command System 

for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents; E/G0300, ICS-300: 

Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents; 

G0400, ICS-400: Advanced Incident Command System for Command 

and General Staff—Complex Incidents; IS-0700.a, National Incident 

Management System, An Introduction; and IS-0800.b, National 

Response Framework, An Introduction. 

Note: Participants must have taken the EMI, U.S. Department of 

Agriculture, National Fire Academy, or National Wildfire Coordinating 

Group ICS courses. Other ICS courses will be reviewed for consistency 

with the ICS objectives prescribed by the NIMS Integration Center. 

Note: Persons who previously completed E0449, Incident Command 

System Curricula Train-the-Trainer, can deliver EMI’s revised 

ICS curriculum without repeating E0449. 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 3.2 

E0451 Leadership I: Overview of Leadership in 

Emergency Management 

This 4-day course is an interactive developmental course 

that will focus on leadership core competencies required 

to effectively operate in the Emergency Management 

environment. 

This course is designed to introduce the qualities of 

an effective Emergency Management Leader, relevant 

management styles, strategic thinking, and decisionmaking. Leaders will understand and implement 

Emergency Management Program Evaluation, Situational 

Awareness, Planning, Mission and Vision Statements, 

and effectively address Human Resources issues. This 

course will provide an awareness of the key attributes 

of communication and collaboration for an effective 

Emergency Management Leader along with inter- and 

intra-agency communication, public advocacy, change 

management, and personal strengths. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Demonstrate an understanding of the following 

leadership concepts: strategic thinking, problemsolving, decision-making, strategic planning, 

budgeting, mission/vision statements, resource 

and risk management, stakeholder commu 

nication/collaboration/coordination, public 

advocacy/communication, and change management. 

•	Based on the instruction and Action Project review, 

participants begin to draft a problem statement and 

outline for their personal project. 

Program Area(s): National Emergency Management 

Leaders Academy 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: This course is designed for current 

and emerging leaders in Emergency Management. 

The target audience includes government, non-profit 

voluntary organizations, and private sector managers 

responsible for Emergency Management or Homeland 

Security, including: 

•	 State, local, tribal, and territorial Emergency 

Management or Homeland Security Program Staff 

and Managers; 

•	Federal Department Heads and Branch Chiefs of 

Emergency Management or Homeland Security; 

•	Directors and Managers of non-profit voluntary 

organizations; 

•	Private Sector Managers leading Emergency 

Management offices and related programs; and 

•	Emergency Management Program Directors from all 

organizations listed above with significant authority 

and responsibilities. 

Required Prerequisite: Application and acceptance into 

the Leaders Academy Program and designated Cohort 

Recommended Prerequisites: 

•	Certified Emergency Manager (CEM); 

•	FEMA EMI National Emergency Management Basic 

Academy (Foundational Academy); 

•	Degree/advanced degree in emergency management 

or related field; 

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•	FEMA EMI Professional Development Series and/or 

other relevant training; and 

•	At least 3 years of professional experience in the field 

of emergency management is required. 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 2.8 

E0452 Leadership II: Application of Personal 

Leadership in Emergency Management 

Course Two addresses the same cross-cutting themes as 

E0451, looking at different or in some cases more advanced 

applications of the same themes: organizational management (organizational design, organizational structures, 

organizational planning—building on the management 

styles/qualities discussion in E0451); decision-making and 

problem-solving (group decision-making and consensus 

building—building on the basics of strategic thinking, 

problem solving, and decision-making covered in E0451); 

collaboration and communication (intergovernmental 

and interagency relations and collaborations; private 

sector/NGO interfaces—expanding upon the collaboration and communications discussions during E0451); 

resource management (fiscal, physical, staff—honing 

in on these three areas after the higher level discussion 

during E0451); planning (strategic planning, budgeting, 

and policy application); analysis and evaluation (program 

evaluation—building up on the introduction to evaluation in Emergency Management presented in E0451); and 

ethics as related to all of the above. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Demonstrate a continued understanding of the crosscutting leadership concepts from E0451, Leadership I: 

Overview of Leadership in Emergency Management, and apply 

during this course. 

•	Demonstrate an understanding of the following 

leadership 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 Action Project thesis. 

Program Area(s): National Emergency Management 

Leaders Academy 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: Available only to participants formally 

accepted into a Leaders Academy Cohort. 

Required Prerequisite: Available only to participants 

formally accepted into a Leaders Academy Cohort. 

Recommended Prerequisites: 

•	Certified Emergency Manager (CEM); 

•	FEMA EMI National Emergency Management Basic 

Academy (Foundational Academy); 

•	Degree/advanced degree in emergency management 

or related field; 

•	FEMA EMI Professional Development Series and/or 

other relevant training; and 

•	At least 3 years of professional experience in the field 

of emergency management is required. 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 2.8 

E0453 Leadership III: Leadership in the 

Emergency Management Organization 

Course Three addresses the same cross-cutting themes 

as E0451 and E0452, looking at different or in some 

cases more advanced applications of the same themes: 

organizational management (EM organization stressors 

and stress management)—given the management styles, 

qualities, and organizational design/structure covered in 

E0451 and E0452; decision-making and problem-solving 

(crisis decision-making applicable to all phases of EM)—a 

specific application (crisis environment) of the E0451 

and E0452 discussions on decision-making; collaboration and communication (Federal/state/local/tribal/t 

erritorial integration; public communications; change 

communications; NIMS); resource management (fiscal 

and physical resources; activation of human resources 

during an incident); planning (risks and challenges to 

strategic planning and budgeting); and situational awareness, intelligence, and information. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Demonstrate a continued understanding of the crosscutting leadership concepts from E0451, Leadership I: 

Overview of Leadership in Emergency Management, and E0452, 

Leadership II: Application of Personal Leadership in Emergency 

Management, and apply during this course. 

•	Demonstrate an understanding of the following 

leadership concepts: organizational management; 

decision-making and problem-solving; collaboration 

and communication; public communications; 

change communications; resource management; 

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planning; and situational awareness, intelligence, and 

information. 

•	Based on work in E0541, Supervising in a Temporary 

Workplace, continue to build and refine Action Project 

thesis. 

Program Area(s): National Emergency Management 

Leaders Academy 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: Available only to participants formally 

accepted into a Leaders Academy Cohort. 

Required Prerequisite: Available only to participants 

formally accepted into a Leaders Academy Cohort. 

Recommended Prerequisites: 

•	Certified Emergency Manager (CEM); 

•	FEMA EMI National Emergency Management Basic 

Academy (Foundational Academy); 

•	Degree/advanced degree in emergency management 

or related field; 

•	FEMA EMI Professional Development Series and/or 

other relevant training; and 

•	At least 3 years of professional experience in the field 

of emergency management is required. 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 2.8 

E0454 Leadership IV: Emergency 

Management Leadership in the Community 

and Profession 

This 4-day course allows each participant to present 

his/her Action Project to the cohort and engage in 

discussion/Q&A. The course also includes a culminating 

simulation then transitions to a final piece to revisit 

change management as a theme for taking the Action 

Projects back to the workplace. Finally, participants will 

take the EMI course post-test. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Demonstrate a continued understanding of the crosscutting leadership concepts from E0451, Leadership 

I: Overview of Leadership in Emergency Management, E0452, 

Leadership II: Application of Personal Leadership in Emergency 

Management, and E0453, Leadership III: Leadership in the 

Emergency Management Organization, and apply during this 

course. 

•	Present his/her Action Project to the cohort and 

engage in discussion/Q&A. 

Program Area(s): National Emergency Management 

Leaders Academy 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: Available only to participants formally 

accepted into a Leaders Academy Cohort. 

Required Prerequisite: Available only to participants 

formally accepted into a Leaders Academy Cohort. 

Recommended Prerequisites: 

•	Certified Emergency Manager (CEM); 

•	FEMA EMI National Emergency Management Basic 

Academy (Foundational Academy); 

•	Degree/advanced degree in emergency management 

or related field; 

•	FEMA EMI Professional Development Series and/or 

other relevant training; and 

•	At least 3 years of professional experience in the field 

of emergency management is required. 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 2.8 

E0478 Public Assistance Grants 

Administration for Grantees 

This course provides state/grantee Public Assistance and 

Grants Administration staff with an in-depth look at 

the pre-award, post-award, and closeout activities associated with the PA Program. Participants will learn to 

apply Federal regulations, assist with project identification, ensure financial reporting requirements are met, 

and outline documentation requirements. 

Course Objective: Identify the four phases of the Public 

Assistance grant process and the Grantees role and 

responsibilities in each of the phases. 

Program Area(s): Public Assistance–State 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: Grantee staff responsible for administering the PA Program or those involved in PA grant 

administration. 

Required Prerequisite: IS-0634, Introduction to FEMA’s 

Public Assistance Program 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 2.4 

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E0480 Public Assistance Cost Estimating 

Format 

This course focuses on the understanding and use of 

the Public Assistance (PA) Cost Estimating Format (CEF) 

spreadsheet and is specifically designed for participants 

with a background and experience in engineering and 

construction estimating who will be called upon to apply 

CEF (for estimating and/or reviewing large PA projects) 

in the field. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Demonstrate the ability to select appropriate project 

for CEF application. 

•	Develop accurate cost estimates for various project 

types involving various stages of design, completion, 

and types of work. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Public Assistance–Federal 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: FEMA PA Project Specialists, 

Technical Specialists, and Public Assistance Coordinator 

Crew Leaders with experience in engineering and 

construction estimating who are responsible for estimating and/or reviewing large PA projects. 

Required Prerequisite: E0381, Project Specialist; or IS-0631, 

Public Assistance Operations I, prior to October 1, 2009 

Course Length: 3 days 

CEUs: 1.8 

E0489 Management of Spontaneous 

Volunteers in Disasters 

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 a strain on the 

disaster area. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): Response and Recovery 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite; State 

Delivered 

Selection Criteria: Emergency Managers and voluntary 

organizations responsible for the management of spontaneous volunteers. 

Required 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, ICS-100; 

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). 

Course Length: 1 day 

CEUs: 0.7 

E0491 Direct Housing Management 

This course provides the Individual and Households 

Program/Direct Housing Assistance and other essential 

FEMA staff with the knowledge and skills necessary to 

manage a Direct Housing Assistance mission. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Complete pre-operations planning and coordination 

activities. 

•	Identify Direct Housing operational requirements, 

resources, and trigger points. 

•	Describe how to manage manufactured housing 

unit supply chain and Direct Housing at private, 

commercial, and group sites. 

•	Explain how to customize and manage Installation, 

Maintenance, and Deactivation Contracts. 

•	Outline Direct Housing management’s role in the 

manufactured housing recertification process. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Individual Assistance–Federal 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite 

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Selection Criteria: Direct Housing Management 

Personnel 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 3.0 

E0492 Direct Housing Specialist 

This course will train Individual Assistance (IA) Direct 

Housing Specialists and Logistics Manufactured Housing 

Specialists on program planning; direct field operations on private sites, commercial sites, and group sites; 

contract technical monitoring; coordination of Housing 

Unit supply; and direct interaction with housing occupants for recertification and other administrative 

functions. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Explain how to complete program planning tasks. 

•	Demonstrate how to identify, inspect, and determine 

feasibility of commercial, private, and group sites. 

•	Demonstrate how to complete a site, unit, 

recertification, and move-out inspection. 

•	Describe floodplain management, and environmental 

and historic preservation requirements with respect 

to mobile home sites. 

•	Describe how to monitor the work of Disaster 

Housing contracts/contractors. 

•	Describe how to document inspections. 

•	Describe the importance of creating daily field logs 

on inspections and tasks. 

•	Describe how to conduct interviews with applicants 

and occupants and document results. 

•	Demonstrate how to perform a land-use assessment 

to determine feasibility of a potential group site 

location. 

•	List examples of liaison activities between a Direct 

Housing Specialist and others (Logistics staff, other 

agency staff, private sector representatives, state and 

local agencies, other external inquirers). 

Program Area(s): FEMA Individual Assistance–Federal 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: FEMA personnel performing DH 

Specialist tasks 

Course Length: 5 days 

CEUs: 3.6 

E0493 Direct Housing Support Specialist 

This course will train Individual Assistance Direct 

Housing Support Specialists in their role in supporting 

Direct Housing missions. The main topics of this course 

will include ensuring all Temporary Housing Unit 

transactions are complete and documented in HOMES, 

maintaining documentation supporting the mission, 

performing recertifications, and understanding how to 

fulfill program administration activities. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Demonstrate the site administration and workflow 

processing actions required for providing 

manufactured housing units (MHUs) at preplaced and 

non-preplaced sites. 

•	Demonstrate how to differentiate between preplaced 

and non-preplaced work orders and the appropriate 

use for both types. 

•	Demonstrate how to use the “Work Order Results” 

and “Unit History” modules in the Housing 

Operations Management Enterprise System (HOMES) 

to look up unit and work order information. 

•	Demonstrate the ability to interpret a request for 

information and provide it accurately using the status 

codes found in HOMES. 

•	Demonstrate how to locate and communicate the 

status of any given unit. 

•	Demonstrate how to provide accurate information 

on the status of any given site, including types and 

quantities of pads and units. 

•	Demonstrate the use of the MHU sales and rent 

collection calculators. 

•	Demonstrate how to identify the correct letter 

templates for each stage of the MHU license 

revocation process. 

•	Explain the consequences of performing tasks outside 

the established processes. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Individual Assistance–Federal 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: FEMA personnel performing DH 

Support Specialist tasks 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 2.9 

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E0495 Introduction to the World of the 

Voluntary Agency Liaison 

This course will give Individual Assistance (IA) Voluntary 

Agency Liaison (VAL) trainees the knowledge, skills, and 

tools to establish strategic partnerships with internal 

and external entities and coordinate voluntary organizations to support preparedness, mitigation, response, and 

recovery functions. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Define the role of the VAL and how it transitions 

throughout a disaster. 

•	Describe advantageous partnerships that a VAL may 

establish and maintain. 

•	Describe the Sequence of Delivery and its importance 

in coordination of government and voluntary 

organization services. 

•	Define the role of the VAL during the long-term 

recovery process. 

•	Describe the elements essential to the VAL mission. 

•	Analyze disaster-caused applicant needs and suggest 

resources to meet identified needs. 

•	Identify specific voluntary organizations and their 

roles in supporting each function. 

•	Identify and explain “Routine Use” requests 

commonly implemented by a VAL. 

•	Describe methods for managing and coordinating 

volunteers and donations. 

Program Area(s): Response and Recovery 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: Applicant Services Program Specialists 

with an open task book for the IA VAL Specialist position 

and for VAL trainees 

Required Prerequisites: IS-0403, Introduction to Individual 

Assistance; E0836, Applicant Services Program Specialist; IS-0650.a, 

Building Partnerships with Tribal Governments; IS-0806, Emergency 

Support Function (ESF) #6—Mass Care, Emergency Assistance, 

Housing, and Human Services; and IS-0105, Privacy Awareness 

Course Length: 3 days 

CEUs: 1.7 

E0496 FEMA Volunteer and Donations 

Management 

Course Objectives: 

•	Explain that volunteer and donations management 

principles have been developed over several decades. 

•	Explain the principles of volunteer and donations 

management. 

•	Explain characteristics and purpose of physical 

components that support volunteer and donations 

management. 

•	Differentiate among the roles of internal and 

external partners relative to volunteer and donations 

management. 

•	Analyze a state Plan or Annex on volunteer and 

donations management. 

Program Area(s): Response and Recovery 

Delivery Location: Resident 

Course Length: 3.5 days 

E0537 Strategic Problem-Solving for the 

Workplace 

This course guides participants in the use of strategic 

problem-solving skills that they can apply to various 

workplace situations that require analysis and/or planning as well as solving workplace disputes at the lowest 

level and at the earliest opportunity. The benefits of using 

strategic problem-solving include more efficient use of 

time and energy, a more satisfied workforce, and a better 

work environment. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Define strategic problem solving. 

•	Describe the process of “strategic problem solving.” 

•	Demonstrate basic communication skills. 

•	Explain the role of non-verbal communications. 

•	Distinguish between positions and interests. 

•	Generate and evaluate options when practicing 

strategic problem solving. 

•	Explain the concepts of Best Alternative to a 

Negotiated Agreement and Worst Alternative to a 

Negotiated Agreement. 

•	Evaluate options when practicing strategic problem 

solving. 

This course will provide FEMA employees with the 

knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to support 

volunteer and donations management. 

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Program Area(s): FEMA Contracting/Acquisition; 

FEMA Disaster Field Training Operations; FEMA 

Environmental/Historic Preservation; FEMA External 

Affairs–Federal; FEMA Financial Management; FEMA 

Human Resources; FEMA Logistics; FEMA Long-Term 

Community Recovery; FEMA Mitigation; FEMA National 

Disaster Recovery Support (NDRS); FEMA Office of 

Chief Counsel; FEMA Planning; FEMA Public Assistance– 

Federal; FEMA Safety; FEMA Security; FEMA Employee 

Training 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: FEMA employees, either managerial 

or staff, who must apply strategic problem-solving skills 

in various workplace situations that require analysis 

and/or planning as well as solving workplace disputes at 

the lowest level and at the earliest opportunity. 

Course Length: 3 days 

CEUs: 1.8 

E0547 Continuity Exercise Design 

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 utilize what they learn to create continuity 

exercises in class. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): Level I Professional Continuity 

Practitioner Program; Level II Master Continuity 

Practitioner Program; Continuity of Operations; Planning 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP 

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. 

Required Prerequisites: IS-0546.a, Continuity of Operations 

Awareness; IS-0547.a, Introduction to Continuity of Operations; 

E0550, Continuity of Operations Planning, or IS-0524, Continuity 

of Operations Planner’s Workshop; E0548, Continuity of Operations 

Planning Program Manager Train-the-Trainer Course, or IS-0548, 

Continuity of Operations Program Manager 

Course Length: 3 days 

CEUs: 1.8 

E0548 Continuity of Operations Planning 

Program Manager Train-the-Trainer Course 

This course is based on the guidance to the Federal 

Executive Branch departments and agencies for developing Continuity of Operations (COOP) Plans and 

Programs. This course is designed to acquaint experienced COOP practitioners and instructors with the COOP 

Program Managers course materials. The course will also 

refresh experienced instructors on instructional methodology and techniques. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Define Continuity of Operations. 

•	Explain the benefits of developing a viable continuity 

program. 

•	Identify the elements of a viable continuity program. 

•	Identify the processes, resources, and tasks necessary 

to implement and manage a successful continuity 

program. 

Program Area(s): Level I Professional Continuity 

Practitioner Program; Continuity of Operations; Planning 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: Participation is open to Federal, 

state, local, territorial, and tribal government employees 

responsible for Continuity of Operations. 

Required Prerequisites: Participants must have knowledge of COOP Programs and the Federal Continuity 

Directives 1 and 2. 

Recommended Prerequisite: IS-0547.a, Introduction to 

Continuity of Operations 

Course Length: 3 days 

CEUs: 1.8 

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E0549 Reconstitution Planning Workshop 

This course is based on the guidance to the Federal 

Executive Branch departments and agencies for developing Continuity of Operations (COOP) Plans and 

Programs. The purpose of the Reconstitution Planning 

Workshop is to assist Federal Department and Agency, 

state, local, territorial, and tribal jurisdictions with the 

importance of developing effective and comprehensive 

reconstitution planning. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Develop an effective and comprehensive 

understanding of: 

- Reconstitution requirements. 

- The different types of reconstitution planning. 

- Reconstitution planning teams.
 

- Special considerations for reconstitution.
 

•	Begin to develop a reconstitution plan or update and 

improve an existing plan. 

Program Area(s): Level I Professional Continuity 

Practitioner Program; Continuity of Operations; Planning 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: Participation is open to Federal, 

state, local, territorial, and tribal government employees 

responsible for COOP and reconstitution planning. 

Required Prerequisites: Participants must have knowledge of COOP Programs and the Federal Continuity 

Directives 1 and 2. 

Recommended Prerequisites: IS-0547.a, Introduction to 

Continuity of Operations; and IS-0235.c, Emergency Planning 

Course Length: 2 days 

CEUs: 1.2 

E0550 Continuity of Operations Planning 

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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Correctly recognize the background and policy 

regarding continuity that affects development of 

continuity plans for reference in plan development. 

•	Develop a strategy to create a continuity plan using 

available requirements, guidance, and tools. 

•	Recognize and incorporate all the key elements of a 

viable continuity capability into an outline for their 

continuity plan. 

•	Explain the four phases of continuity and relate their 

application to the continuity planning process in your 

organization. 

•	Recognize factors that affect plan maintenance and 

distribution strategies based upon factors identified 

through best practices, requirements, and guidance. 

•	Demonstrate knowledge of key concepts and 

strategies for developing, implementing, and 

updating a continuity plan and adhering to 

requirements and guidance by passing the final exam 

with at least a score of 70%. 

Program Area(s): Level I Professional Continuity 

Practitioner Program; Continuity of Operations; Planning 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: Participation is open to Federal, 

state, local, territorial, and tribal government employees 

responsible for managing a COOP Program. 

Required Prerequisite: IS-0547.a, Introduction to Continuity 

of Operations; or E0548, Continuity of Operations Planning Program 

Manager Train-the-Trainer Course 

Recommended Prerequisite: IS-0235.c, Emergency Planning 

Course Length: 3 days 

CEUs: 1.8 

E0551 Devolution Planning Workshop Trainthe-Trainer 

This course is based on the guidance to the Federal 

Executive Branch departments and agencies for developing Continuity of Operations (COOP) Plans and 

Programs. This workshop is designed to provide participants with the hands-on experience necessary to develop 

a department or agency Devolution Plan as part of their 

overall COOP Program. Topics include conditions under 

which devolution would be appropriate, identifying 

special considerations for devolution planning, and how 

to develop a Devolution Plan. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Identify the conditions under which devolution 

would be appropriate for their organizations. 

•	Describe the activation protocols—”triggers”—for 

devolution for their organizations. 

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•	Tailor the Devolution Template to meet their 

organizations’ needs. 

•	Identify special considerations for devolution 

planning. 

Program Area(s): Level II Master Continuity Practitio

E0554 Determined Accord Workshop 

ner 

Program; Continuity of Operations; Planning 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: Participation is open to Federal, 

state, local, territorial, and tribal government employees 

responsible for Continuity of Operations Programs and 

planning. 

Required Prerequisites: IS-0547.a, Introduction to Continuity 

of Operations; and E0548, Continuity of Operations Planning 

Program Manager Train-the-Trainer Course 

Recommended Prerequisite: IS-0235.c, Emergency Planning 

Course Length: 3 days 

CEUs: 1.8 

E0553 Resilient Accord Cyber Security 

Planning Workshop 

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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Define the importance of an increased organizational 

awareness of incorporating cyber security into 

continuity planning. 

•	Discuss how critical Essential Functions (Efs) 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. 

Program Area(s): Level I Professional Continuity 

Practitioner Program; Level II Master Continuity 

Practitioner Program; Continuity of Operations; Planning 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: Participation is open to Federal, 

state, local, territorial, and tribal government employees 

responsible for managing a Continuity of Operations 

Program. 

Recommended Prerequisite: IS-0546.a, Continuity of 

Operations Awareness; IS-0524, Continuity of Operations Planner’s 

Workshop; or E/L0550, Continuity of Operations Planning 

Course Length: 1 day 

CEUs: 0.6 

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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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 utilizing 

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. 

Program Area(s): Level I Professional Continuity 

Practitioner Program; Continuity of Operations; Planning 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: Participation is open to Federal, state, 

local, territorial, and tribal government employees responsible for managing a Continuity of Operations Program. 

Course Length: 1 day 

CEUs: 0.6 

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E0556 Guardian Accord Terrorism-Based 

Planning Workshop 

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 

Course Objectives: The objective for this course is 

focused on improving continuity programs by addressing 

the unique planning considerations of terrorism. The 

following objectives support the overall course goal: 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): Level I Professional Continuity 

Practitioner Program; Continuity of Operations; Planning 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: Participation is open to Federal, 

state, local, territorial, and tribal government employees 

responsible for managing a Continuity of Operations 

Program. 

Course Length: 1 day 

CEUs: 0.6 

E0557 Mission Essential Functions Workshop 

(Continuity Guidance) 

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 (Efs) to support continuity of essential operations during and following a significant disruption to 

normal operations and reconstitution. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): Level I Professional Continuity 

Practitioner Program; Continuity of Operations; Planning 

Delivery Location: NETC 

Selection Criteria: Participation is open to Federal, 

state, local, territorial, and tribal government employees 

responsible for managing a COOP Program. 

Course Length: 2 days 

CEUs: 1.6 

E0563 Basic Management in Disaster 

Operations—Preparing the First-Line 

Supervisor 

This course is designed to equip participants with skills 

for transitioning into and out of a first-line supervisory position for purposes of incident management in 

a temporary environment. An overarching theme of the 

course is developing self, employee, and team-awareness 

to support the transition. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Describe the importance of your role as a supervisor 

in a disaster operation. 

•	Explain how your role as a supervisor supports the 

FEMA mission and core values. 

•	Describe your personal preferences and their effect 

on your behavior development. 

•	Demonstrate communication strategies effective in 

the disaster operations environment. 

•	Describe the importance of motivation and strategies 

for motivating employees in disaster operations. 

•	Practice effective performance management 

techniques applicable to disaster operations. 

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•	Identify employee rights pertaining to the disaster 

operations environment and supervisor actions for 

protecting those rights. 

•	Practice successful conflict management strategies. 

•	Identify effective strategies for managing change in 

the disaster operations environment. 

•	Describe best practices for supervising employees 

during demobilization. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Employee Training 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: FEMA FQS Positions: Crew Leaders, 

Unit Leaders, Assistant Managers, Managers. 

Course Length: 5 days 

CEUs: 3.2 

E0564 Managing in Disaster Operations— 

Preparing the Middle Manager 

This course is designed to develop FEMA managers 

based on and consistent with FEMA’s capstone doctrine 

(Publication 1), particularly focusing on the areas of 

decision-making, problem solving, and relationship 

building. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Describe the middle manager role in disaster 

operations. 

•	Describe the influence of FEMA’s guiding principles 

on the responsibilities of middle managers. 

•	 Support the FEMA incident action planning process 

through the use of “management by objectives” 

principles. 

•	Develop strategies for managing up and down in the 

organizational structure. 

•	Demonstrate how to plan and conduct effective 

meetings and briefings. 

•	Write effective reports and deployment appraisals. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Employee Training 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: FQS Positions: Unit Leader, Group 

Supervisor, Branch Director, Assistant Officer, Task Force 

Leader. 

Required Prerequisite: E0563, Basic Management in Disaster 

Operations—Preparing the First-Line Supervisor 

Course Length: 5 days 

CEUs: 3.2 

E0565 Managing in Disaster Operations— 

Preparing Command and General Staff 

The 5-day course is intended to provide FEMA staff 

designated as Command and General Staff with the 

skills, tools, and competencies to become more effective 

in managing as senior leaders during disaster operations. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Describe the role of the command and general staff as 

senior leaders in disaster operations. 

•	Identify the leadership competencies critical to 

effectively perform as command and general staff. 

•	Describe best practices for leading joint teams and 

facilitating joint operations. 

•	Describe the best practices for thinking and acting 

strategically. 

•	Describe strategies for developing and maintaining 

trust as a foundation for political savvy. 

•	Describe the best practices for successful incident and 

crisis management. 

•	Describe the importance of effective finance 

management. 

•	Explain how to develop a vision/mission statement 

for the organization that supports disaster operations 

and objectives. 

•	Describe how to assess and establish the culture and 

values of your organization or unit. 

•	Develop a Leadership Development Plan (LDP) for 

furthering leadership competencies. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Comptroller; FEMA Federal 

Coordinating Officer; FEMA Logistics; FEMA Operations– 

Federal; FEMA Planning; FEMA Employee Training 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite Multiple 

Delivery Sites 

Selection Criteria: FCO-Type II and Operations, 

Planning, Logistics, and Finance/Administration Section 

Chiefs-Type III. 

Required Prerequisite: E0564, Managing in Disaster 

Operations—Preparing the Middle Manager 

Course Length: 5 days 

CEUs: 3.5 

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E0580 Emergency Management Framework 

for Tribal Governments 

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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): Tribal 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

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 staterecognized tribal government representatives. 

Exceptions are authorized by the Course Manager 

only. 

Recommended Prerequisites: IS-0100.b, Introduction 

to the Incident Command System, ICS-100; 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 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 2.4 

E0581 Emergency Operations for Tribal 

Governments 

This 4-day course will provide tribal representatives 

with the information, skills, and strategies to improve 

overall emergency operations and make tribal governments more capable and self-sufficient during emergency 

operations. The course also promotes the integration of 

emergency operations across all functional lines in order 

to enhance the tribes’ overall response for all emergencies, regardless of hazard, size, or complexity. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): Tribal 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

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. 

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•	The course will be limited to Federally or staterecognized tribal government representatives. 

Exceptions are authorized by the Course Manager 

only. 

Required Prerequisite: E0580, Emergency Management 

Framework for Tribal Governments 

Recommended Prerequisites: IS-0100.b, Introduction 

to the Incident Command System, ICS-100; 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 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 2.4 

CECs: 2.4 

E0582 Mitigation for Tribal Governments 

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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): Tribal 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: Tribal representatives involved in 

Emergency Management, planning, economic development, and tribal leaders/elected officials. The course will 

be limited to Federally or state-recognized tribal government representatives. Exceptions are authorized by the 

Course Manager only. 

Required Prerequisite: E0580, Emergency Management 

Framework for Tribal Governments 

Recommended Prerequisite: E0581, Emergency Operations 

for Tribal Governments 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 2.4 

E0590 Human Resources Basic Course 

This 4-day course provides training for all FEMA disaster 

workforce personnel with the FEMA Qualification System 

(FQS) position title of Human Resources Specialist or 

Human Resources Specialist trainee. These workers 

include permanent full-time (PFT) employees, a cadre 

of on-call response/recovery employees (CORE), and 

reservists. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Describe the Disaster Life Cycle. 

•	Discuss Mission Readiness principles. 

•	Describe Human Resource Organization. 

•	Provide oversight of HR deployment, recruitment and 

hiring, and time and attendance processes. 

•	Utilize systems required for each position. 

•	Organize recruiting and hiring from start to finish. 

•	List and recall policies relating to each specialist 

position. 

•	Troubleshoot HR issues and devise solutions in 

accordance with policies and acceptable practices. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Human Resources 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: New Specialists assigned to positions 

within a FEMA Joint Field Office, Human Resources 

component. All participants must have the requisite open 

FQS Position Task Book. 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 3.2 

E0591 Human Resources Intermediate Course 

This 4-day course provides training for all FEMA disaster 

workforce personnel with the FEMA Qualification System 

(FQS) position title of Human Resources (HR) Manager 

(HRMG). These workers include permanent full-time 

(PFT) employees, a cadre of on-call response/recovery 

employees (CORE), and reservists. 

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Course Objectives: 

•	Describe the role of an HRMG in the Joint Field 

Office (JFO). 

•	Identify position-specific roles and responsibilities. 

•	Distinguish between managing a function and 

carrying out position-specific duties. 

•	Explain the process for organizing and staffing an HR 

unit within the JFO. 

•	Apply leadership principles to real-world JFO 

HR-related situations. 

•	Demonstrate ways to foster effective communication 

practices when performing management-related tasks 

and in general. 

•	Identify ways to troubleshoot difficult HR issues. 

•	Identify effective ways to communicate in the JFO. 

•	Describe the role, functions, and structures of HR 

operations. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Human Resources 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 3.2 

E0592 Human Resources Advanced Course 

This 4-day course provides training for all FEMA disaster 

workforce personnel with the FEMA Qualification System 

(FQS) position title of Human Resources (HR) Unit 

Leader or Human Resources Unit Leader trainee. These 

workers include permanent full-time (PFT) employees, 

a cadre of on-call response/recovery employees (CORE), 

and reservists. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Describe the role of an HR Unit Leader in the Joint 

Field Office (JFO). 

•	Identify position-specific roles and responsibilities. 

•	Distinguish between managing daily HR operations 

and leading the HR unit. 

•	Identify ways to empower HR managers to 

troubleshoot and resolve issues at the lowest possible 

level. 

•	Identify ways to support HR managers. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Human Resources 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 3.2 

E0597 FEMA Incident Workforce Academy— 

FEMA Incident Workforce Cadre Management 

The goal of this course is to educate and train newly 

appointed Cadre Coordinators and their support teams 

in the professional knowledge, management skills, and 

leadership required to successfully manage an operational cadre for FEMA, with particular emphasis on 

agency doctrine, policies, procedures, and operational 

readiness requirements. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Relate agency doctrine, policy, and procedures to the 

management of FEMA operational cadres. 

•	Analyze cadre force structure and the diverse cadre 

management requirements associated with the 

Agency’s various employee types (PFTs, TFTs, CORES, 

IM CORES, and Reservists). 

•	Describe the framework of communication 

initiatives, requirements, and expectations for cadre 

management. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Employee Training 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

Course Length: 5 days 

CEUs: 3 

E0599 Introduction to FEMA Information 

Technology 

This course will provide all Information Technology (IT) 

staff with basic knowledge of FEMA IT and a foundation 

to effectively build up as they progress through their 

specialized fields of expertise. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Explain the DHS strategic goals, FEMA’s vision, and 

FEMA’s core values and their importance for work in IT. 

•	Explain the FEMA organizational structure and IT 

organizational structure. 

•	Explain FEMA IT procurement, cabling, 

documentation, and customer support. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Information Technology 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: FEMA IT Staff 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 2.8 

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E0610 Introduction to Instructional Design 

Methods 

E0611 Instructing and Facilitating in the 

Classroom and Online 

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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Describe Instructional Design and explain the 

component parts of the 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. 

Program Area(s): Master Trainer Program–Basic 

Instructional Design Certificate 

Delivery Location: NETC 

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 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 3.2 

This course provides instruction and practice in support 

of delivering successful training events, both as an 

instructor and as a facilitator in various learning environments. It emphasizes application of various aspects of 

science of learning theory in conducting presentations 

and facilitating learning through discussion in the classroom, meeting room, or online. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Identify how the competencies of an instructor are 

mapped to the course units and objectives. 

•	Evaluate their instructing skills. 

•	Explain the Five-Stage Experiential Learning Cycle. 

•	Distinguish the behaviors that indicate accountability 

and responsibility of instructors and students in the 

classroom. 

•	Distinguish the characteristics of adult learners. 

•	Categorize learning activities with Bloom’s cognitive 

domain levels. 

•	Correlate Robert Gagne’s Nine Events of Learning to a 

course outline. 

•	Arrange a list of activities in relation to the five levels 

of Kirkpatrick’s Evaluation. 

•	Organize activities associated with the Five-Stage 

Experiential Learning Cycle. 

•	Choose Instructional Methods that are appropriate for 

adult learners. 

•	Relate Instructional Methods to Cognitive Domains. 

•	Design which methodologies to use when providing 

training on various topics. 

•	Associate different occupations with learning types 

according to Kolb’s ELT theory. 

•	Identify the reasons that the Five-Stage Experiential 

Learning Cycle facilitates the transfer of learning to 

on the job behavior. 

•	Identify the possibilities for the types of teams 

formed for Team Training. 

•	Compare effective and non-effective Instructor teams. 

•	Differentiate the concepts of Feedback and Evaluation. 

•	Categorize test methods to cognitive domains. 

•	Recall the recommended parameters for conducting 

written tests. 

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•	Distinguish proper paraphrasing from incorrect 

paraphrasing. 

•	Categorize synchronous and asynchronous training 

methods. 

•	Distinguish facilitating challenges represented by 

online courses. 

•	Differentiate the methods used to counteract potential 

security breaches during online training. 

Program Area(s): Master Trainer Program–Instructor 

Certificate 

Delivery Location: NETC 

Selection Criteria: The primary audience for this course 

is composed of individuals assigned to instructor duties 

or positions. 

ACE: Level: Upper Division 

ACE: Credit Hours: 2 

Required Prerequisites: Completion of the Master 

Trainer Program Basic Instructor Certificate and completion of the required Research Paper. 

Course Length: 5 days 

CEUs: 4 

E0612 Managing Courses and Classrooms 

In addition to teaching and facilitating, instructors are 

required to manage student and training facilities to 

effectively deliver courses and other training events. 

This course provides the information and application 

of knowledge in selecting training sites, classroom 

design, classroom/meeting room technology, arranging 

logistics; promoting teamwork during training; and 

minimizing liability. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Apply project management principles to managing 

courses. 

•	Describe planning and logistical considerations for 

managing courses and classrooms. 

•	 Select the most qualified instructor or instructional 

team to support a course. 

•	Discuss policies and guidelines related to student 

management. 

•	Employ strategies for creating a training environment 

that promotes teamwork and trust. 

•	Manage both common and challenging situations in 

the classroom. 

•	Analyze course feedback and evaluations. 

•	Describe how to minimize training liability in courses. 

Program Area(s): Master Trainer Program–Instructor 

Certificate 

Delivery Location: NETC 

Selection Criteria: The primary audience for this course 

is composed of individuals assigned to instructor duties 

or positions. 

ACE: Level: Upper Division 

ACE: Credit Hours: 2 

Required Prerequisites: Completion of the Master 

Trainer Program Basic Instructor Certificate and completion of the required Research Paper. 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 3.2 

E0614 Analysis and Design of Training 

An essential element of instructional design and curriculum development is the initial analysis of the need for 

training and the resulting design of training methods and 

content. This course provides the student the theory and 

application of analysis methods and course design. Key 

topics of the course will include analysis of training needs 

and requirements, development of analysis documents, 

and design of courses and training programs based upon 

the results and recommendations of an analysis. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Explain why Performance and Needs Analysis (PNA) 

is an essential component of the Instructional System 

Design process. 

•	Develop a description of each stage of inquiry in a PNA. 

•	 Select and use analysis techniques and information 

gathering tools that accomplish the purposes of the 

PNA. 

•	Analyze data and communicate the results of the 

PNA. 

•	Begin to prepare a list of tasks, conditions, and 

standards for the performance of the chosen job or 

project. 

•	Describe the importance of instructional design. 

•	Explain the elements and use them to design a Plan of 

Instruction. 

•	Conduct a Task Analysis to determine performance 

requirements for a job or function. 

•	Conduct an Instructional Analysis to determine what 

must be learned in order for someone to perform the 

tasks identified in a Task Analysis. 

•	 Evaluate the target audience and identify characteristics 

and behaviors that impact the training design. 

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•	Write performance objectives that meet standard 

criteria and correspond to previously conducted 

analysis. 

•	Determine an overall instructional strategy that 

accounts for the audience, resources, and learning 

conditions. 

•	Identify instructional methods for a variety of 

objectives, considering the audience, environment, 

and resource considerations. 

•	Identify appropriate training activities and media to 

support instructional methods. 

•	Use a systematic approach to organize the training

E0616 Training Program Management 

. 

•	Write a Plan of Instruction that includes all course 

elements and unit elements, and complete all 

supporting analyses. 

Program Area(s): Master Trainer Program–Instructional 

Design Certificate 

Delivery Location: NETC 

Selection Criteria: The primary audience for this course 

is composed of individuals assigned to curriculum development duties or positions. 

Required Prerequisites: Completion of the Master 

Trainer Program Basic Instructional Design Certificate 

and the required Research Paper. 

Course Length: 5 days 

CEUs: 4 

E0615 Development and Evaluation of Training 

Efficient development of course content and evaluation 

of curriculum and training program elements are key 

to the successful implementation and sustainment of 

training. Key topics of this course will include development of various types of training materials, student 

knowledge and skill assessments, and implementation 

of evaluation programs for courses, instructors, and 

training programs. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Develop an instructor guide and visuals tailored 

to your target audience and subject matter that 

incorporate principles of good format and design. 

•	Develop a student manual and visuals that 

incorporate formatting principles and design and is 

appropriate for the target audience and subject matter. 

•	Develop job aids appropriate to the training situation 

and course content. 

•	Identify changes and revisions required throughout 

the development of course materials. 

•	Identify measurement indicators, develop evaluation 

tools, and implement a full evaluation plan. 

Program Area(s): Master Trainer Program–Instructional 

Design Certificate 

Delivery Location: NETC 

Selection Criteria: The primary audience for this course 

is composed of individuals assigned to curriculum development duties or positions. 

Required Prerequisites: Completion of the Master 

Trainer Program Basic Instructional Design Certificate 

and the required Research Paper. 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 3.2 

This course discusses the essential elements of training 

program management, including program life-cycle 

requirements, financial requirements, managing training 

facilities, management of instructors, instructional technology, and other factors that support a quality training 

program. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Determine objectives, set priorities, and delegate work. 

•	Hold self and others accountable for measurable highquality, timely, and cost-effective results. 

•	Build and manage the workforce based on 

organizational goals, budget considerations, and 

staffing needs. 

•	Assess current and future staffing needs based on 

organizational goals and budget realities. 

•	 Select and screen instructors. 

•	Obtain resources and make staffing assignments. 

•	Build collaborative relationships between the training 

program and other parts of the organization. 

•	Promote the importance/value of training to both 

internal and external stakeholders. 

•	Prepare, justify, and/or administer the budget for the 

training program, including lifecycle maintenance of 

courses and equipment. 

•	Develop functional requirements and a business case 

to justify resources for critical training programs. 

•	Use efficient and cost-effective approaches to 

integrate technology into the workplace/learning 

environment to improve program effectiveness. 

•	Establish systems for documenting training program 

data. 

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Program Area(s): Master Trainer Program–Training 

Management Certificate 

Delivery Location: NETC 

Selection Criteria: The primary audience for this course 

is composed of individuals assigned to training management duties or positions. 

ACE: Level: Upper Division 

ACE: Credit Hours: 2 

Required Prerequisites: Completion of the Master 

Trainer Program Instructor Certificate or Instructional 

Design Certificate and the required Research Paper. 

Course Length: 5 days 

CEUs: 4 

E0617 Training Project Management 

Key topics for this course support the management 

of development and acquisition projects for training 

programs, including course development, development 

and acquisition of supporting technology, and other 

projects. Emphasis is placed on use of project management knowledge, skills, and materials to successfully 

complete a project in an efficient manner. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Initiate a training project. 

•	Plan a training project. 

•	Execute a training project. 

•	Control a training project. 

•	Close a training project. 

Program Area(s): Master Trainer Program–Training 

Management Certificate 

Delivery Location: NETC 

Selection Criteria: The primary audience for this course 

is composed of individuals assigned to training management duties or positions. 

ACE: Level: Upper Division 

ACE: Credit Hours: 2 

Required Prerequisites: Completion of the Master 

Trainer Program Instructor Certificate or Instructional 

Design Certificate and the required Research Paper. 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 3.2 

E0618 Strategic Issues in Training 

Management 

This course facilitates discussion of the issues involved 

in translating an organization’s mission and goals to 

effective training and development programs. Key topics 

include developing professionals within the organization, long-term development and support of programs, 

and program evaluation. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Apply the best course of action for meeting 

organizational and stakeholder requirements through 

training to include developing a strategic plan and 

mitigating potential barriers. 

•	Identify the instructional design model used to 

develop training and identify key phases of the 

ADDIE model. 

•	Identify key funding considerations and whether 

training explained in the case study should receive 

funding. Participant will explain rationale behind 

decision to fund (or not fund) given training. 

•	Identify potential training liability and copyright 

issues, including legal issues and proper use of the 

TEACH Act and Fair Use. 

•	Identify potential ethical issues and explain the 

impact of ethics in education. 

•	Identify professional development opportunities, 

including contrasting the terms mentoring and 

coaching and listing venues available for professional 

development. 

Program Area(s): Master Trainer Program–Executive 

Training Management Certificate 

Delivery Location: NETC 

Selection Criteria: The primary audience for this course 

is composed of individuals assigned to executive management duties or positions. 

ACE: Level: Upper Division 

ACE: Credit Hours: 1 

Required Prerequisite: Applicants must hold an executive level position in their organization 

Course Length: 2 days 

CEUs: 1.6 

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E0619 Fraud Awareness and Prevention Trainthe-Trainer 

This course will introduce participants to effective 

presentation skills, define fraud and explain FEMA’s 

responsibility as good stewards of taxpayer dollars, and 

identify FEMA fraud indicators, both internally and 

externally, along with reporting fraud. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Identify the key elements of being an effective 

instructor. 

•	Perform instructing within the class. 

•	Explain FEMA’s responsibility as good stewards of 

taxpayer dollars. 

•	Identify fraud indicators both internally and externally. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Security 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: This course is designed for Regional 

Security Officers and Security Managers. 

Required Prerequisite: Must be a Regional Security 

Officer or Senior Security Manager 

Course Length: 3⁄4 day 

CEUs: 0.6 

E0662 Single Point Order Tracking 

Single Point Order Tracking (SPOT) is defined as an 

Agency-wide integrated and standardized process to 

manage and track all resource orders for disaster supplies, 

equipment, services, personnel, and teams; from order 

to delivery to the end user or customer. This course 

provides the step-by-step process and business practices for SPOT and will provide opportunities to practice 

working in teams to apply the SPOT process. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Describe the purpose of single point order tracking. 

•	Define the five types of orders. 

•	Identify the two major categories of requests. 

•	Describe the single point order tracking process from 

the point of order to delivery. 

•	Identify the different order methods. 

•	Define individual roles and responsibilities in the 

SPOT process. 

•	Describe the process to connect the order to the 

transportation and receipt of that order. 

Program Area(s): Response and Recovery; FEMA 

Logistics 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Frederick Distribution 

Center; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: FEMA staff with responsibility to 

manage and track resource orders for disaster supplies, 

equipment, personnel, and teams. 

Required Prerequisites: Field experience in support of 

multiple disaster field operations and pre-course reading 

assignment of the Single Point Order Management and 

Tracking Directive 

Course Length: 3 days 

CEUs: 1.8 

E0680 Emergency Management—A 

Leadership Challenge 

The Emergency Management Institute (EMI), partnering 

with Harvard University, will deliver E0680, Emergency 

Management—A Leadership Challenge. This course is based 

on Meta-Leadership training developed by Harvard for 

the National Preparedness Leadership Initiative. MetaLeadership provides the framework that strategically 

leverages the efforts of different organizational units. 

The course focuses on Whole Community and MetaLeadership capabilities that enable effective leadership 

across organizational boundaries. The Five Dimensions 

of Meta-Leadership are: The Person of the Meta-Leader; 

the Situation; Leading Your Silo; Leading Up; and 

Leading Cross-Agency Connectivity. Other course topics 

include Terrorism; Mistakes You Will Make in a Crisis; 

and Negotiation and Conflict Resolution in Complex 

Crisis Environments. The course is highly interactive 

and includes relevant case studies and realistic simulation exercises. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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 

approach. 

•	 Shape emergency management policy, decisionmaking, and execution by providing subject matter 

expertise and other specialized advice, and analysis to 

those higher in the chain of command. 

•	Lead direct reports toward goal directed and 

substantive actions that will measurably improve 

system preparedness and the capacity to act and 

execute during times of crisis. 

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•	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 the meta-leadership 

model to enhance organizational and interorganizational performance. 

Program Area(s): National Emergency Management 

Executive Academy 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: Formal acceptance into the Executive 

Academy is required. 

Required Prerequisite: Acceptance into the National 

Emergency Management Executive Academy 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 3.2 

E0682 Emergency Management in the 21st 

Century 

The Emergency Management Institute (EMI), partnering 

with the Center of Homeland Defense and Security at the 

Naval Postgraduate School, will deliver E0682, Emergency 

Management in the 21st Century. This course provides the 

Emergency Management Leader with historical, social, 

economic, legal, and ethical perspectives that shape policy 

and decision-making. Participants have the opportunity 

to explore and analyze technical and operational issues 

of the Homeland Security enterprise in order to create an 

understanding of the link between policy and action and 

vice versa. Participants 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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): National Emergency Management 

Executive Academy 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: Formal acceptance into the Executive 

Academy is required. 

Required Prerequisite: Acceptance into the National 

Emergency Management Executive Academy 

Course Length: 4.5 days 

CEUs: 3.6 

E0684 Integrating Science into Emergency 

Management Policies and Decisions 

The Emergency Management Institute (EMI), partnering with the University of Hawaii, National Disaster 

Preparedness Training Center, will deliver E0684, 

Integrating Science into Emergency Management Policies and Decisions. 

This course will focus on the tools and techniques for 

understanding and managing catastrophic disasters 

by examining the science and research that underlies 

current and emerging threats, hazards, and resulting 

consequences. Topics include sociological studies, organizational behavior theory and practice, and the use 

of models and studies in the analysis of complex and 

cascading disaster environments. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Use risk analysis and decision trees in decision-making. 

•	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. 

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•	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 utilize scientific and 

technology resources to enhance policy and decisionmaking 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 local, state, tribal, Federal, and global levels. 

Program Area(s): National Emergency Management 

Executive Academy 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: Formal acceptance into the Executive 

Academy is required. 

Required Prerequisite: Acceptance into the National 

Emergency Management Executive Academy 

Course Length: 5 days 

CEUs: 4 

E0686 Exercising Emergency Management 

Executive Policy and Decision-Making 

The Emergency Management Institute (EMI), partnering 

with the Texas Engineering Extension Service, will 

deliver E0686, Exercising Emergency Management Executive Policy 

and Decision-Making. Management and leadership behaviors, 

including policy and strategy-level decision-making, 

are emphasized throughout the week. This course will 

place participants in difficult Emergency Management 

situations, resulting in personal stress, while exploring 

leadership, decision-making, and policy-making methodologies during adversity. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Lead and coordinate using a Whole Community 

Emergency Management approach. 

•	Establish, maintain, interpret, and apply situational 

awareness. 

•	Manage emotionally charged situations. 

•	Implement effective strategies for leading up, down, 

and across organizational boundaries. 

•	Resolve disputes and better coordinate mutually 

interdependent activities. 

•	Apply critical thinking, innovation, and adaptive 

strategies to solve problems. 

•	Develop policy to mitigate 21st century risks and 

promote community resilience. 

•	Leverage social sciences, physical sciences, and 

technology in policy and decision-making. 

•	Communicate strategically. 

Program Area(s): National Emergency Management 

Executive Academy 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: Formal acceptance into the Executive 

Academy is required. 

Required Prerequisite: Acceptance into the National 

Emergency Management Executive Academy 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 3.2 

E0692 FEMA Disability Integration Advisor 

This course will provide the participant the skills needed 

to perform effectively as a trainee Disability Integration 

Advisor. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Model disability inclusive behavior. Identify the roles 

and structures of field operations. 

•	Relate the role of a DISA to FEMA’s and the ODIC’s 

missions. 

•	Describe the types of internal and external actions 

a Disability Integration Advisor trainee is likely 

to perform during the initial days of a disaster 

deployment. 

•	Describe how to function effectively as a Disability 

Integration Advisor during daily operations. 

Program Area(s): Disability Integration; FEMA 

Operations–Federal; FEMA Planning 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: Participants will be FEMA Disability 

Integration Advisors. 

Course Length: 3 days 

CEUs: 2.1 

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E0695 FEMA Resources Unit Leader 

This course provides participants with the knowledge 

and skills to successfully perform Resources Unit Leader 

(RESL) position-specific tasks when assigned to a Joint 

Field Office (JFO). 

Program Area(s): Hurricane Preparedness; Incident 

Command System; Planning; Response and Recovery; 

FEMA Planning; FEMA Employee Training 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite; JFO 

Selection Criteria: Must be a trainee in this position 

(RESL) and have been issued the Position Task Book by a 

certifying Official, as outlined in the FEMA Qualification 

System. 

Required Prerequisites: Proficiency in Microsoft Word, 

Excel, and PowerPoint, and an active Homeland Security 

Information Network account 

Recommended Prerequisites: E/G0300, ICS-300: 

Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents; 

IS-0700.a, National Incident Management System, An Introduction; 

and IS-0800.b, National Response Framework, An Introduction 

Course Length: 4 days 

E0696 FEMA Mission Readiness 

This course is a cohort-style, in-residence course at 

NETC designed to give new employees a comprehensive 

understanding of FEMA’s mission, culture, structure, and 

organizational responsibilities to help them navigate the 

organization. Although deployment is discussed, it is not 

a deployment preparedness course. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Identify the course objectives and agenda. 

•	Describe course responsibilities. 

•	Determine pre-course competency levels. 

•	Describe the origins of Federal emergency 

management and FEMA. 

•	Identify FEMA authorities and key doctrine. 

•	Identify the FEMA mission and values. 

•	Describe the Why, What, Who, and How of FEMA. 

•	Describe how you can contribute individually toward 

achieving the Agency mission. 

•	Think about an elevator speech related to your FEMA 

career. 

•	Identify key events during a disaster and their 

relationship to the FEMA mission. 

•	Describe the process by which the Whole 

Community prepares for, mitigates against, responds 

to, and recovers from a disaster. 

•	Describe the purpose and function of emergency 

management. 

•	Explain the difference between capability and 

capacity in emergency management. 

•	Identify the differences between threats and hazards, 

and between threats/hazards and risk. 

•	Explain the variables of emergency management 

capability and disaster resilience. 

•	Explain the comprehensive emergency management 

system and its major components. 

•	Describe how FEMA fits into the DHS organization. 

Identify where you fit into the overall FEMA 

organization. 

•	Explain the role of data in ensuring FEMA works 

effectively. 

•	Describe how a flexible structure and workforce helps 

FEMA achieve its mission. 

•	Define preparedness. 

•	Explain how preparedness is integrated throughout 

the Whole Community and Nation. 

•	Describe the National Preparedness System. 

•	Explain key preparedness activities and programs at 

FEMA. 

•	Identify the importance of individual and family 

preparedness for Federal employees. 

•	Define mitigation. 

•	Explain key mitigation concepts. 

•	Describe as a component of the mitigation process: 

Risk analysis, Risk reduction, and Risk insurance. 

•	Explain major roles and responsibilities of the Office 

of Environmental Planning and Historic Preservation 

(OEHP). 

•	Explain hazard mitigation grants. 

•	Define response and its key activities. 

•	Identify key response partners. 

•	Identify how FEMA builds capacity to respond. 

•	Describe National and Regional response and support 

operations. 

•	Identify key functions and activities of field 

operations. 

•	Define recovery. 

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•	 Explain key disaster recovery principles and programs. 

•	Identify key partners in disaster recovery. 

•	Describe disaster operations field activities. 

•	Describe factors in successful recovery. 

•	Identify mission support functions. 

•	Describe the role and structure of the Mission 

Support Bureau. 

•	Identify the role of the Region within FEMA. 

•	Describe key functions and activities within the 

Regions. 

•	Explain the role of a Region in a disaster. 

•	Describe the role of the U.S. Fire Administration. 

•	Explain how U.S. Fire Administration programs relate 

to other FEMA entities. 

•	Explain the role of External Affairs. 

•	Demonstrate understanding of the different functions 

of External Affairs and how they might interact with 

these functions. 

•	Demonstrate awareness of some key responsibilities 

of External Affairs. 

•	Identify career management tools and activities that 

can be helpful in achieving personal career goals. 

E0698 FEMA Planning Support Unit Leader 

•	Define work/life balance as a general concept and 

personal goal. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Employee Training 

Delivery Location: NETC 

Selection Criteria: Permanent Full-Time (PFT), 

Temporary Full-Time (TFT), or Cadre of On-Call 

Response/Recovery Employee (CORE) FEMA hires are 

eligible. This means if you are employed as a Reservist, 

you are not currently eligible for this training. All FEMA 

PFTs, TFTs, and COREs are eligible for Mission Readiness 

with priority placement for new employees. This course 

is required for all new-to-FEMA PFT employees hired 

on or after July 1, 2010. It is not required of PFTs who 

are/were converted directly from a Reservist (previously 

“DAE”), CORE, or TFT position which they occupied 

prior to July 1, 2010. 

Travel Costs Procedure: The cost of travel for those 

participants required (see above) to attend Mission 

Readiness will be paid through a central fund. 

Required Prerequisites: IS-0100.b, Introduction to the 

Incident Command System, ICS-100; or IS-0100.FWa, Introduction 

to the Incident Command System (ICS-100) for Federal Workers; 

IS-0700.a, National Incident Management System, An Introduction; 

and IS-0800.b, National Response Framework, An Introduction 

Recommended Prerequisites: IS-0450, Emergency 

Preparedness for Federal Employees; IS-0450.NC, Emergency 

Preparedness for Federal Employees in the National Capital Region 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 2.8 

E0697 FEMA Planning Section Chief 

This course provides participants with the knowledge 

and skills to successfully perform Planning Section Chief 

(PSC) position-specific tasks when assigned to a Joint 

Field Office. 

Program Area(s): Hurricane Preparedness; Incident 

Command System; Planning; Response and Recovery; 

FEMA Planning; FEMA Employee Training 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: Must be a trainee in the PSC position and have been issued the Position Task Book by a 

certifying Official, as outlined in the FEMA Qualification 

System. 

Required Prerequisites: Proficiency in Microsoft Word, 

Excel, and PowerPoint 

Recommended Prerequisites: E/G0300, ICS-300: 

Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents; 

IS-0700.a, National Incident Management System, An Introduction; 

and IS-0800.b, National Response Framework, An Introduction 

Course Length: 4 days 

This course provides participants with the knowledge 

and skills to successfully perform Planning Support Unit 

Leader (PLSL) position-specific tasks when assigned to a 

Joint Field Office. 

Program Area(s): Hurricane Preparedness; Incident 

Command System; Planning; Response and Recovery; 

FEMA Planning; FEMA Employee Training 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: Must be a trainee in the PLSL position and have been issued the Position Task Book by a 

certifying Official, as outlined in the FEMA Qualification 

System. 

Required Prerequisites: Proficiency in Microsoft Word, 

Excel, and PowerPoint, and an active Homeland Security 

Information Network account 

Recommended Prerequisites: E/G0300, ICS-300: 

Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents; 

IS-0700.a, National Incident Management System, An Introduction; 

and IS-0800.b, National Response Framework, An Introduction 

Course Length: 3 days 

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E0705 Fundamentals of Grants Management 

This course is designed for FEMA grantees and subgrantees. It includes discussion and activities to improve 

the ability of FEMA grantees to administer Federal grant 

funding. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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 

subgrantee monitoring. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Financial Management 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offs

E0713 Introduction to FEMA Office of Chief 

Counsel Field Operations 

ite—contact 

Course Manager for local offerings 

Selection Criteria: Participants must be FEMA grantees 

or sub-grantees ONLY. Invitations and course announcements will be sent to grantees directly from the Grants 

Programs Directorate. 

Required Prerequisite: Participants must be FEMA 

grantees or sub-grantees. 

Course Length: 3 days 

CEUs: 2.4 

E0706 Disaster Contracting 

This course is designed as basic training for any FEMA 

Joint Field Office (JFO) Contract Specialist, most specifically for members of the FEMA Acquisition/Procurement 

Disaster Workforce Cadre or any personnel with a FEMA 

Automated Deployment Database (ADD) deployment 

title of Procurement Unit Leader, Contract Specialist, or 

Procurement Specialist. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Describe the responsibilities of key players in the 

disaster contracting process. 

•	Manage individual purchase cards. 

•	Analyze procurement requests to determine which 

method should be used. 

•	Procure goods and services during a disaster. 

•	Apply simplified acquisition procedures at a disaster. 

•	Describe flexibilities permitted for disaster 

contracting as well as limitations. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Contracting/Acquisition 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: This course is for any FEMA 

Acquisition/Procurement Disaster Workforce Cadre 

member who will serve as a Contract Specialist in JFO 

disaster operations or any personnel with a FEMA ADD 

deployment title of JFO Procurement Unit Leader, Contract 

Specialist, or Procurement Specialist. Approval to attend 

this course is made by the FEMA Acquisition/Procurement 

National Cadre Manager, or by a member of the Office 

of Procurement/FEMA Headquarters who can sign 

on behalf of the Acquisition/Procurement National 

Cadre Manager. The signature of the aforementioned is 

required. 

Recommended Prerequisites: IS-0100.b, Introduction to the 

Incident Command System, ICS-100; IS-0101.c, Preparing for Federal 

Disaster Operations: FEMA; 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 

Course Length: 21⁄2 days 

CEUs: 1.7 

This course provides new FEMA legal staff with the 

skills required to provide effective legal support during 

Response and Recovery operations. After completion 

of this course, participants will have a basic understanding of FEMA’s statutory and regulatory framework, 

fiscal and grant management law, the interface between 

FEMA Headquarters Office of Chief Counsel (OCC) and 

field operations, and the roles and responsibilities of 

the field legal staff. They will have a basic knowledge 

of substantive topics including disaster declarations and 

response operations focusing on Federal agency authorities; coordination of Federal, state, local, tribal, and 

voluntary agency support; Mission Assignments; grant 

assistance for emergency protective measures; records 

requests (Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act); 

and recovery operations focusing on Public Assistance, 

Individual Assistance, and Hazard Mitigation. In addition, they will receive instruction on providing legal 

advice under disaster conditions (Advice in Crisis). 

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Course Objectives: 

•	Identify FEMA’s statutory and regulatory framework. 

•	Identify fiscal and grant management laws. 

•	Explain the roles and responsibilities of the field legal 

staff. 

•	Conduct the duties as a FEMA legal representative in 

the field. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Office of Chief Counsel 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: FEMA OCC staff 

Required Prerequisite: Must have read Your Guide to 

FEMA Booklet (disaster-related) 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 2.8 

E0714 Advanced FEMA Office of Chief 

Counsel Field Operations 

This course provides annual training to personnel in the 

Office of Chief Counsel (OCC). 

Course Objectives: 

•	Identify changes to regulatory and statutory laws. 

•	Perform the duties of a FEMA legal representative. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Office of Chief Counsel 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: FEMA OCC Staff 

Course Length: 2 days 

CEUs: 1.4 

E0717 Introductory Alternative Dispute 

Resolution Advisor Training 

This training will provide the knowledge and skills 

necessary for Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) 

Advisors to perform fully their ADR functions at a high 

level. The result will be a team of ADR professionals who 

are able to deploy to disaster sites; heighten awareness 

of the benefits of ADR; anticipate and prevent problems; 

provide conflict coaching, mediation, and facilitation 

services; resolve and reduce the number of complaints 

and conflicts; and help create an atmosphere of open 

communication. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Describe the role and impact of ADR at disaster 

workplace sites. 

•	Operate as an embedded resource within the 

organization served. 

•	Identify and prioritize areas that may benefit from 

ADR services. 

•	Conduct outreach about ADR. 

•	Build capacity of personnel to operate and interact 

more effectively. 

•	Provide ADR services at disaster workplace sites. 

•	Apply professional standards of ADR practice to 

ensure confidentiality, neutrality, and privacy. 

•	Document and maintain records, reports, and 

database metrics. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Alternative Dispute Resolution; 

FEMA Employee Training 

Delivery Location: NETC 

Selection Criteria: Newly hired FEMA ADR Reservists, 

Cadre of On-Call Response/Recovery Employees, and 

Permanent Full-Time members, and incumbent ADR 

members with limited field experience. 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 2.6 

E0727 Executive Orders 11988 and 11990: 

Floodplain Management and Wetlands 

Protection 

Executive Orders (EOs) 11988 and 11990 on Floodplain 

Management and Wetlands Protection requires Federal 

agencies to avoid actions in or adversely affecting floodplains and wetlands unless there is no practicable 

alternative. EO 11988 establishes an eight-step process 

that agencies should carry out as part of their decisionmaking on projects that have the potential to impact 

floodplains. 

Course Objectives: Understand the principles of 

EOs  11988 and 11990 and apply the requirements 

of 44  CFR Part  9 to FEMA programs and activities. 

Compliance with EOs 11988 and 11990 is a requirement 

of all FEMA-funded programs and activities. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Environmental/Historic 

Preservation 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

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Selection Criteria: This course targets Environmental 

and Historic Preservation (EHP) Floodplain Management 

Specialists, EHP Task Force/Crew Leaders, and EHP 

Advisors. FEMA Public Assistance Officers; Coordinators 

and Project Officers; Mitigation Project Officers; 

Managers and Floodplain Management Specialists; and 

Individual Assistance Temporary Housing Officers and 

Managers; state/tribal representatives; and local representatives may also attend with approval from the Office 

of Environmental Planning and Historic Preservation 

Headquarters or the FEMA Regional Environmental 

Officer. 

Required Prerequisites: L0253, Introduction to Environmental 

and Historic Preservation Compliance; IS-0253.a, Overview of FEMA’s 

Environmental and Historic Preservation Review; working knowledge of FEMA’s programs 

Course Length: 3 days 

CEUs: 2.1 

E0738 Private Sector Basic 

This course is part of the Policies, Procedures and Practice 

for External Affairs Program. It focuses on the Private 

Sector component of FEMA’s External Affairs operation 

under the Emergency Support Function #15 (ESF #15). 

The course teaches tasks outlined in the various task lists 

for Specialist positions outlined by the ESF #15 Standard 

Operating Procedures. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Describe the purpose and scope of the course. 

•	Provide an overview of the Private Sector function in 

disasters. 

•	Describe the role and responsibilities of the Private 

Sector Specialist. 

•	Describe how the Private Sector component works 

with other functions involved in the disaster recovery 

operation. 

•	Develop skills in identifying and analyzing private 

sector issues that contribute to the overall situational 

awareness of the disaster. 

•	Develop and implement outreach strategies that 

effectively communicate with and leverage resources 

of the private sector to support the disaster recovery. 

•	Describe data management and reporting requirements 

and toolkit resources that support these activities. 

•	Discuss case studies that demonstrate successful 

Private Sector engagement in a variety of disaster 

situations. 

•	Identify ethics policies for working with the private 

sector. 

•	Describe procedures to ensure that there is a seamless 

transition of private sector contacts to the Regional 

Office. 

•	Review the course topics and obtain evaluation and 

feedback from participants. 

Program Area(s): FEMA External Affairs–Federal 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: New Specialists assigned to positions within a FEMA JFO, External Affairs Private Sector 

component. All participants must have the requisite open 

FEMA Qualification System Position Task Book. 

Required Prerequisite: This course is run in conjunction 

with E0750, Policies, Procedures and Practice for External Affairs, 

Part I. It requires approval of External Affairs National 

Reservist Program Manager. 

Course Length: 21⁄2 days 

CEUs: 2 

E0739 Intermediate External Affairs 

FEMA External Affairs (EA) includes five functional areas: 

Congressional Affairs, Intergovernmental Affairs, Joint 

Information Center, Planning and Products, and Private 

Sector. Each of these areas is led by an Assistant External 

Affairs Officer (AEAO) charged with creating a strategic 

plan for the individual function while supporting the 

overall EA mission. To enhance management of personnel 

and facilitate the EA Mission, Managers are assigned 

to various components. These Managers specialize in 

specific sub-functions of EA, managing staff within an 

Incident Command System-designated span of control. 

This course builds on the technical foundation established in the E0750, Policies, Procedures and Practice for External 

Affairs, Part I, training. This course will prepare participants to serve as a Manager within the EA structure at 

the Joint Field Office. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Demonstrate a working knowledge of the ESF #15 SOP. 

•	Demonstrate management skills and techniques that 

managers may use to create a constructive working 

environment. 

•	Develop, prioritize, and communicate SMART 

objectives that support the mission. 

•	Demonstrate the ability to implement ESF #15 as an 

External Affairs manager. 

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•	Describe the manager’s role and responsibilities to 

advise and support the AEAO. 

•	Describe the manager’s responsibilities related to 

transition and closeout. 

•	Discuss current topics and issues that affect FEMA 

External Affairs. 

Program Area(s): FEMA External Affairs–Federal 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: Participants in this course will be 

members of the External Affairs Cadre. They will be 

designated by FEMA Headquarters EA Training and 

Cadre Management and must possess an open FEMA 

Qualification System Task Book for a Manager or Assistant 

Manager position. 

Required Prerequisite: E0750, Policies, Procedures and Practice 

for External Affairs, Part I 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 3.2 

E0742 Voluntary Agency Liaison: Group 

Supervisor 

This course is designed to introduce participants to the 

Voluntary Agency Liaison (VAL) Group Supervisor role. 

This course will equip participants with the knowledge, 

skills, and tools to serve as an Individual Assistance (IA) 

VAL Supervisor. The goal of this course is to prepare 

participants to develop and lead a VAL Group after catastrophic and lesser disasters. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Explain the principles that pertain to every VAL. 

•	Formulate a strategic plan. 

•	Develop a staffing plan. 

•	Utilize FEMA resources to support the VAL Group. 

•	Navigate a complex array of partner relationships. 

•	Empower the VAL Group. 

•	Manage a VAL Group. 

•	Develop capabilities to perform as VAL Group 

Supervisor. 

•	Demonstrate the role of the VAL Group Supervisor at 

transition. 

•	Illustrate the principles that pertain to every VAL. 

Program Area(s): Response and Recovery 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

Course Length: 31⁄2 days 

CEUs: 2.4 

E0743 FEMA Telecommunications Specialist 

This course provides a foundation for acquiring the 

tools and skills needed to install, operate, and maintain 

all communications systems, software, and peripheral 

devices, and provide customer service and support to the 

end-users of communications equipment and services 

for those new to this position. Participants completing 

this course will have received an in-depth outline of 

the tasks and procedures performed by the Information 

Technology (IT) Telecommunications Specialist and how 

to accomplish them. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Ability for Telecommunications Specialists to perform 

all tasks in the Telecommunications Specialist 

Position Task Book. 

•	Attainment of the knowledge and skills necessary to 

enable Telecommunications Specialists to accomplish 

the IT mission to support FEMA deployments to the 

field. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Information Technology 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: This course is for FEMA 

Telecommunications Specialists who are required to take 

it under the FEMA Qualification System. 

Course Length: 5 days 

CEUs: 3.5 

E0744 FEMA Information Technology 

Specialist 

This course provides a foundation for acquiring the skills 

and tools needed to effectively provide the configuration 

and ongoing operational support of FEMA’s Information 

Technology (IT) enterprise for those new to this position. Subject matter includes IT Security, networking, 

e-mail, equipment configuration/setup, and other topics. 

Participants completing this course will have received an 

in-depth outline of the tasks and procedures performed 

by the IT Computer Specialist and how to accomplish 

them. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Ability for IT Specialists to perform all tasks in the IT 

Specialist Position Task Book. 

•	Attainment of the knowledge and skills necessary to 

enable IT Specialists to accomplish the IT mission to 

support FEMA deployments to the field. 

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Program Area(s): FEMA Information Technology 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: This course is for FEMA IT Specialists 

who are required to take it under the FEMA Qualification 

System. 

Required Prerequisite: E0599, Introduction to FEMA 

Information Technology 

Course Length: 5 days 

CEUs: 3.5 

E0748 Assistant External Affairs Officer 

FEMA External Affairs (EA) includes five functional areas: 

Congressional Affairs, Intergovernmental Affairs, Joint 

Information Center, Planning and Products, and Private 

Sector. Each of these areas is led by an Assistant External 

Affairs Officer (AEAO) charged with creating a strategic 

plan for the individual function while supporting the 

overall EA mission. 

To be successful, the AEAO must be skillful in managing 

programs, leading people, and working collaboratively. 

While several FEMA courses touch on these subject areas 

and, in fact, may be required training for AEAOs, this 

course relates these competencies to the External Affairs 

environment. 

This course builds on the technical foundation established in the E0750, Policies, Procedures and Practice for External 

Affairs, Part I, training as well as E0739, Intermediate External 

Affairs, and other FEMA management training. This 

course will prepare participants to serve as an AEAO at 

the Joint Field Office. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Describe the course purpose and relate the Office of 

Personnel Management Executive Core Qualifications 

to achieving success as an EAO. 

•	Describe leadership competencies and how personal 

preferences (i.e., MBTI results) impact effectiveness. 

•	Identify the relationship between ethical decisionmaking and effective leadership as an EAO. 

•	Identify the EAO’s opportunities to lead horizontally 

and vertically and to be a catalyst for organizational 

development. 

•	Describe the organization and operation of External 

Affairs at FEMA HQ and explain how it relates to field 

operations. 

•	Complete simulated required reports and forms. 

•	Identify the sources of conflict and techniques for 

averting and handling conflict. 

•	Identify resources and develop a personal plan for 

continued professional development. 

•	Describe how ICS supports EA organization and 

operation during incident response. 

•	 Summarize key points from this training. 

Program Area(s): FEMA External Affairs–Federal 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: Participants in this course will be 

members of the EA Cadre. They will be designated by 

FEMA Headquarters EA Training and Cadre Management 

and must possess an open FEMA Qualification System Task 

Book for an Assistant External Affairs Officer position. 

Required Prerequisite: E0750, Policies, Procedures and Practice 

for External Affairs, Part I, and the approval of the External 

Affairs National Reservist Program Manager 

Recommended Prerequisites: E0739, Intermediate External 

Affairs 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 3.2 

E0749 External Affairs Report Specialist 

This training will provide the information and resources 

necessary to ensure that External Affairs (EA) Reports 

Specialists can work successfully in support of every 

component of EA while effectively participating in the 

Emergency Support Function #15 (ESF #15) and Incident 

Command System Reporting Process. 

This course is basic training. Lecture/discussions and 

process documents will provide the background for 

the EA Reports Specialist processes. Sample reports and 

spreadsheets will illustrate the various reports in detail. 

A number of activities will provide participants with 

opportunities to practice report-writing skills. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Describe the history of the EA Reports Specialist 

position. 

•	Explain the roles and responsibilities of the EA 

Reports Specialist. 

•	Describe the Startup Actions of an EA Reports 

Specialist. 

•	Describe the Reports Completion Process. 

•	Demonstrate report-writing skills using the 

appropriate job aid. 

Program Area(s): FEMA External Affairs–Federal 

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Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: Participants must be FEMA personnel 

who have an open Position Task Book for the job title EA 

Reports Specialist and are trainees for that job. 

Required Prerequisites: E0750, Policies, Procedures and Practice 

for External Affairs, Part I; and E0249, Planning and Products Basic 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 3.2 

E0750 Policies, Procedures and Practice for 

External Affairs, Part I 

This course provides the knowledge and tools necessary to 

perform job functions in FEMA External Affairs (EA) and 

Emergency Support Function #15 (ESF #15) operations. 

The course, taken sequentially with EA basic component 

courses, prepares participants to work seamlessly with 

other EA components in delivering comprehensive, integrated, and unified messages to all stakeholders. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Describe the disaster roles and relationships among 

Federal, state, local, and tribal partners. 

•	Describe FEMA programs, policies, and procedures 

and the organizational structures that support them. 

•	Identify the primary responsibilities of the key 

operational components in the JFO. 

•	Describe the roles of voluntary agencies and other 

Federal agencies that work in partnership with FEMA. 

•	Identify the components of ESF #15 at a JFO. 

•	Describe how the ESF #15 component areas 

collaborate with each other and with other program 

areas in the JFO to support the overall JFO mission. 

Program Area(s): FEMA External Affairs–Federal 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: Permanent Full-Time, Cadre of 

On-Call Response/Recovery Employees, and Reservists 

who have completed the equivalency process and are new 

to the EA Cadre who hold one of the FEMA Qualification 

System (FQS) job titles listed below as a “trainee” and/or 

have an Open Position Task Book for one of these titles: 

•	Resource Support Specialist 

•	 Speakers Bureau Specialist 

•	Research and Writing Specialist 

•	Digital Communications Specialist 

•	Limited English Proficiency/Accessible 

Communication Needs Specialist 

•	 Strategy and Messaging Specialist 

•	EA Reports Specialist 

•	EA Program Liaison Specialist 

•	Media Analysis Specialist 

•	Videographer Specialist 

•	Photographer Specialist 

•	Congressional Affairs Specialist 

•	Intergovernmental Affairs Specialist 

•	Tribal Specialist 

•	Private Sector Specialist 

Required Prerequisites: Applicant must have an open 

Task Book with one of the above titles and be at a Trainee 

level within the FQS. 

Recommended Prerequisites: IS-0100.b, Introduction to the 

Incident Command System, ICS-100; IS-0101.c, Preparing for Federal 

Disaster Operations: FEMA; IS-0200.b, Incident Command System 

for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents; IS-0250.a, Emergency 

Support Function #15 (ESF #15)—External Affairs: A New Approach to 

Emergency Communication and Information Distribution; IS-0650.a, 

Building Partnerships with Tribal Governments; IS-0700.a, National 

Incident Management System, An Introduction; and IS-0800.b, 

National Response Framework, An Introduction 

Course Length: 3 days 

CEUs: 2.4 

E0753 Policies, Procedures and Practice for 

External Affairs—Capstone 

This is the final session of the multi-part course designed 

to provide the knowledge and tools necessary to perform 

job functions in FEMA External Affairs and Emergency 

Support Function #15 (ESF #15) operations. The Capstone 

for this series will allow participants to share experiences of deployment, discuss best practices learned, 

and further apply this knowledge in a final-day exercise conducted jointly with all components. Participants 

will also receive component-specific training during this 

week by participating in one of the following courses: 

•	E0249, Planning and Products Basic 

•	E0769, External Affairs Joint Information Center Basic 

•	E0368, Congressional Affairs Basic 

•	E0738, Private Sector Basic 

•	E0766, External Affairs Resource Support Basic 

•	E0768, FEMA Video Production Basic 

•	E0788, Intergovernmental Affairs—Basic 

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Course Objectives: 

•	Demonstrate how the ESF #15 component areas 

collaborate with each other and with other program 

areas in the JFO to support the overall JFO mission. 

•	Demonstrate the ability to effectively convey FEMA 

program information orally and in writing. 

•	Given an assigned component area, demonstrate 

ability to perform position-specific functions. 

Program Area(s): FEMA External Affairs–Federal 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: Participants in this course will be 

members of the External Affairs Cadre who have successfully completed E/L/B0750, Policies, Procedures and Practice for 

External Affairs, Part I; and are either new reservists without 

basic component-specific training or who are training in 

a new component of External Affairs. 

Required Prerequisites: E/L/B0750, Policies, Procedures and 

Practice for External Affairs, Part I; component course required 

by FQS for job title. 

Course Length: 1⁄2 day 

CEUs: 0.4 

E0762 External Affairs Operations IV 

The External Affairs (EA) Operations Course series 

(E0762–0765) is a Functional Exercise designed to establish a learning environment for players to exercise 

operational plans, policies, and procedures during an 

activation of ESF #15 in the Joint Field Office. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Complete assignments in accordance with ESF #15 

standard operating procedures. 

•	Perform tasks as indicated in FQS Position Task 

Books. 

•	Implement ESF #15 standard operating procedures. 

•	Prepare a Federal Coordinating Officer or subjectmatter expert for a network television interview 

(applies only to Media Relations Specialist). 

•	Use the demobilization checklist to close out personal 

involvement in the External Affairs operation. 

Program Area(s): FEMA External Affairs–Federal 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP—Requires SimLab 

Selection Criteria: This course is limited to positions at 

the Specialist level. Participants must be in possession of 

a Position Task Book for the job title assigned. Participant 

must be at a “Trainee” level as defined by the FEMA 

Qualification System. 

The following participants should be enrolled for the 

listed position: 

•	 Sunday through Tuesday offering: 

- Resource Support Specialist 

- Videography Specialist 

- Photography Specialist 

•	Tuesday through Thursday offering: 

- Resource Support Specialist 

- Research and Writing Specialist 

- Digital Communications Specialist 

- Limited English Proficiency/Accessible 

Communication Needs Specialist
 

- Strategy and Messaging Specialist
 

- EA Program Liaison Specialist
 

- Media Analysis Specialist
 

- Videography Specialist
 

- Media Relations Specialist
 

- Photographer Specialist
 

- Congressional Affairs Specialist
 

- Intergovernmental Affairs Specialist
 

- Tribal Affairs Specialist
 

- Private Sector Specialist
 

- Speakers Bureau Specialist
 

- Community Relations Specialist
 

Required Prerequisites: E0750, Policies, Procedures and 

Practice for External Affairs, Part I, and component basic course 

for position assigned for this exercise 

Course Length: 3 days 

CEUs: 2.4 

E0763 External Affairs Operations III 

The External Affairs (EA) Operations course series 

(E0762–0765) is a Functional Exercise designed to establish a learning environment for players to exercise 

operational plans, policies, and procedures during an 

activation of Emergency Support Function #15 (ESF #15) 

in the Joint Field Office. Participants will be evaluated 

using FEMA Qualification System (FQS) Position Task 

Books and other criteria during this multi-day event. 

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Course Objectives: 

•	Perform tasks as indicated in FQS Position Task 

Books. 

•	Manage information flow as directed. 

•	Demonstrate personnel management abilities. 

•	Use standard operating procedures to manage wor

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flow of specific functions. 

•	Demonstrate using standard operating procedures to 

manage work flow in specific function of an External 

Affairs organization. 

•	Implement strategic plans for incident messaging. 

•	Using the developed EA organization, perform a task 

book evaluation on subordinates. 

•	Use the demobilization checklist to close out personal 

involvement in the External Affairs operation. 

Program Area(s): FEMA External Affairs–Federal 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP—Requires SimLab 

Selection Criteria: This course is limited to positions at 

the Specialist level. Participants must be in possession of 

a Position Task Book for the job title assigned. Participant 

must be at a “Trainee” level as defined by the FEMA 

Qualification System. 

The following participants should be enrolled for the 

listed position: 

•	Creative Services Manager 

•	Program Liaison Manager 

•	Media Relations Manager 

•	Congressional Affairs Manager 

•	IGA Manager 

•	CR Manager 

•	Resource Support Manager 

Required Prerequisites: To attend this course, participants must be recommended by their cadre managers 

and have successfully completed: 

•	E0762, External Affairs Operations IV 

•	E0739, Intermediate External Affairs 

•	IS-0794, External Affairs Program Liaison Function 

Recommended Prerequisites: 

•	E0795, External Affairs Creative Services Unit (Creative 

Services Manager) 

•	L0770, External Affairs Visual Imaging Function (Visual 

Imaging Manager) 

Course Length: 41⁄2 days 

CEUs: 4 

The External Affairs Operations course series is a 

Functional Exercise designed to establish a learning 

environment for players to exercise operational plans, 

policies, and procedures during an activation of 

Emergency Support Function #15 (ESF #15) in the Joint 

Field Office. Participants will be evaluated using FEMA 

Qualification System (FQS) Position Task Books and 

other criteria during this multi-day event. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Manage information flow within and between 

External Affairs components. 

•	Demonstrate personnel management abilities, given 

various situations during a simulated disaster. 

•	Perform tasks as outlined in FQS Position Task Books. 

•	Manage and/or work within an External Affairs 

organization. 

•	Demonstrate using standard operating procedures 

how to manage work flow in a specific function of an 

External Affairs organization. 

•	Complete assignments in accordance with ESF #15 

standard operating procedures. 

•	Develop strategic plans for incident messaging. 

•	Implement strategic plans for incident messaging. 

•	Using the developed EA organization, perform a task 

book evaluation on subordinates. 

•	Use the demobilization checklist to close out personal 

involvement in the External Affairs operation. 

Program Area(s): FEMA External Affairs–Federal 

Delivery Location: NETC—Requires SimLab 

Selection Criteria: The target training population 

consists of FEMA and other Federal agency representatives who have been selected to serve in an External 

Affairs organization. 

•	This course is limited to Assistant External Affairs 

Officer positions. 

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•	Participants must be in possession of a Position Task 

Book for the job title assigned. 

•	Participants must be on the approved roster submitted 

by the Course Manager. 

Required Prerequisites: To attend this course, participants must be recommended by their cadre managers 

and have successfully completed: 

•	E0763, External Affairs Operations III 

•	E0748, Assistant External Affairs Officer 

Course Length: 51⁄2 days 

CEUs: 4.4 

E0765 External Affairs Operations I 

The External Affairs (EA) Operations course series is 

a Functional Exercise designed to establish a learning 

environment for players to exercise operational plans, 

policies, and procedures during an activation of 

Emergency Support Function #15 (ESF #15) in the Joint 

Field Office. Participants will be evaluated using FEMA 

Qualification System Position Task Books and other 

criteria during this multi-day event. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Demonstrate efficient mobilization and early stage 

External Affairs organization development. 

•	Implement efficient mobilization and early stage External 

Affairs organization development using field guides. 

•	Establish an ESF operation in a simulated disaster. 

•	Complete assignments in accordance with ESF #15 

standard operating procedures. 

•	Perform tasks as outlined in FQS Position Task Books. 

•	Demonstrate personnel management abilities, given 

various situations during a simulated disaster. 

•	Develop a staffing plan for a Type II disaster. 

•	Prepare a Federal Coordinating Officer for a network 

television interview. 

•	Perform a task book evaluation on subordinates. 

•	Assign tasks. 

•	Delegate tasks. 

•	Develop strategic plans for incident messaging. 

•	Manage and/or work within an External Affairs 

organization. 

•	Use the demobilization checklist to close out personal 

involvement in the External Affairs operation. 

Program Area(s): FEMA External Affairs–Federal 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: The target training population 

consists of FEMA and other Federal agency representatives who have been selected to serve in an External 

Affairs organization. 

•	This course is limited to the EA Officer position. 

•	Participants must be in possession of a Position Task 

Book for the job title assigned. 

•	Participants must be on the approved roster submitted 

by the Course Manager. 

Required Prerequisites: To attend this course, participants must be recommended by their cadre managers 

and have successfully completed: 

•	E0764, External Affairs Operations II 

•	E0767, External Affairs Officer Training 

Course Length: 6 days 

CEUs: 4.8 

E0766 External Affairs Resource Support 

Basic 

This course is part of the Policies, Procedures and 

Practice for External Affairs Program. It focuses on the 

Resource Support component of FEMA’s External Affairs 

(EA) operation under the Emergency Support Function 

#15 (ESF #15). The course teaches tasks outlined in the 

various task lists for Specialist positions outlined by the 

ESF #15 Standard Operating Procedures. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Describe the role of Resource Support in External 

Affairs. 

•	Describe the role and responsibilities of Resource 

Support with regard to managing staff. 

•	Describe Resource Support’s role in ensuring that EA 

staff follows accepted procedures in the areas of time, 

travel, and training. 

•	Describe purchasing procedures Resource Support 

Specialists must follow. 

•	Describe the procedures and processes the Resource 

Support Specialist follows when disseminating 

products to EA audiences. 

•	Describe the Resource Support Specialist’s 

responsibilities for setting up and maintaining the EA 

common drive. 

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•	Describe the Resource Support role in transitioning 

the EA function from the JFO to the Region. 

•	Demonstrate the ability to plan a work area for 

External Affairs. 

•	Provide feedback on the training. 

Program Area(s): FEMA External Affairs–Federal 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: New specialists assigned to positions 

within a FEMA JFO, External Affairs Resource Support 

function. All participants must have the requisite open 

FEMA Qualification System Position Task Book. 

Course Length: 21⁄2 days 

CEUs: 2 

E0767 External Affairs Officer Training 

E0768 FEMA Video Production Basic 

This course guides the entire External Affairs (EA) operation, managing the Strategic Communications Plan 

for an incident working with the five functional areas: 

Congressional Affairs, Intergovernmental Affairs, Joint 

Information Center, Planning and Products, and Private 

Sector. To be successful, the External Affairs Officer 

(EAO) must be skillful in managing programs, leading 

people, and working collaboratively. The EAO often 

works directly with FEMA Regional leadership as well as 

leadership from FEMA Headquarters, the Department of 

Homeland Security, and even the Office of the President. 

Several FEMA courses touch on Command and General 

Staff leadership subject areas and, in fact, may be 

required training for Assistant EAOs. This course relates 

these competencies to the EA environment. This course 

builds on the technical foundation established in E0750, 

Policies, Procedures and Practice for External Affairs, Part I, training 

as well as in E0739, Intermediate External Affairs; E0748, 

Assistant External Affairs Officer; and other FEMA management training. This course will prepare participants to 

serve as an EAO. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Describe the course purpose and relate the Office of 

Personnel Management Executive Core Qualifications 

to achieving success as an EAO. 

•	Describe leadership competencies and how personal 

preferences (i.e., MBTI results) impact effectiveness. 

•	Describe the organization and operation of External 

Affairs at FEMA HQ and explain how it relates to field 

operations. 

•	Explain the FEMA Strategic Communications process. 

•	Explain incident action planning as it relates to the 

External Affairs strategic communications plan. 

•	Identify metrics and evaluation practices used in an 

ESF #15 environment. 

•	Discuss current topics in FEMA External Affairs. 

•	 Summarize key points from this training. 

Program Area(s): FEMA External Affairs–Federal 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: Participants in this course will be 

members of the External Affairs Cadre. They will be 

designated by FEMA Headquarters EA Training and 

Cadre Management and must possess an open FEMA 

Qualification System Task Book for an EAO. 

Required Prerequisite: E0750, Policies, Procedures and Practice 

for External Affairs, Part I 

Recommended Prerequisites: E0739, Intermediate External 

Affairs; and E0748, Assistant External Affairs Officer 

This course is part of the Policies, Procedures and 

Practice for External Affairs Program. It focuses on the 

video information function under the Joint Information 

Center component of FEMA’s External Affairs operation 

under the Emergency Support Function #15 (ESF #15). 

The course teaches tasks outlined in the various task lists 

for Specialist positions outlined by the ESF #15 Standard 

Operating Procedures. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Describe the role of Visual Imaging in disaster 

operations. 

•	Describe the role of the FEMA Videographer in 

disaster response and recovery. 

•	Describe the scope and purpose of Broadcast 

Operations. 

•	Identify resources available to support FEMA Video 

Production. 

•	Describe the elements and key players involved in live 

event productions. 

•	Describe challenges that face videographers in the 

field and techniques that can contribute to success. 

•	Demonstrate the ability to produce a video based on 

an assignment. 

•	Describe the equipment and processes related to 

editing and rendering video products. 

•	 Summarize and provide feedback on the training. 

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Program Area(s): FEMA External Affairs–Federal 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: New specialists assigned to positions within a FEMA JFO, EA Video Production function. 

All participants must have the requisite open FEMA 

Qualification System Position Task Book. 

Required Prerequisites: This course is run in conjunction with E0750, Policies, Procedures and Practice for External 

Affairs, Part I, and requires approval of the External Affairs 

National Reservist Program Manager. 

Course Length: 21⁄2 days 

CEUs: 2 

E0769 External Affairs Joint Information 

Center Basic 

This course is part of the Policies, Procedures and Practice 

for External Affairs (EA) program. It focuses on the Joint 

Information Center (JIC) component within the External 

Affairs JIC. The course teaches tasks outlined in the 

various task lists for Specialist positions outlined by the 

Emergency Support Function #15 (ESF #15)—Standard 

Operating Procedures (ESF #15—SOP). The course is 

designed to prepare trainees to serve in Media Relations 

positions within the JIC component of EA. Depending on 

their specialty area, they may also need to develop skills 

in planning events, monitoring and analyzing media 

coverage, and using digital communications media. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Describe the purpose and structure of componentspecific training for Media Relations Specialists 

assigned to the Joint Information Center. 

•	Describe the participant’s role and responsibilities in 

this training. 

•	Differentiate between the Joint Information System 

(JIS) and Joint Information Center (JIC). 

•	Describe the role of the JIC in support of the ESF #15 

External Affairs mission. 

•	Describe the primary functions under the JIC. 

•	Relate incident planning to strategic communication 

planning. 

•	Review FEMA’s 8-Step Strategic Communication 

Model. 

•	Describe the purpose of monitoring and analyzing 

media coverage. 

•	Identify key activities related to media analysis. 

•	Describe how the news desk operation uses media 

analysis to respond to inquiries and initiate media 

coverage. 

•	Describe the role of External Affairs Specialists in the 

field. 

•	Describe how to prepare for an interview. 

•	Describe techniques for improving on-camera 

interviews. 

•	Describe nonverbal communication tips to improve 

on-camera interviews. 

•	Demonstrate effective interview skills during an 

on-camera interview. 

•	Explain why social media is an important aspect of 

emergency public information. 

•	Describe the role of the Digital Communications 

Specialist in the JIC. 

•	Describe how digital communications can be used 

to enhance the effectiveness of disaster response 

operations. 

•	Describe FEMA’s transparency guidelines including 

media access and spokesperson policies. 

•	Identify and access resources—including web sites 

and reference materials—in support of External 

Affairs activities. 

•	Demonstrate the ability to navigate the Internet to 

locate information pertaining to the ESF #15 mission. 

•	Provide feedback on the training and complete an 

evaluation. 

Program Area(s): FEMA External Affairs–Federal 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: New specialists assigned to positions 

within a FEMA Joint Field Office, EA JIC component. 

All participants must have the requisite open FEMA 

Qualification System Position Task Book as Media 

Relations Specialist or Media Analysis Specialist. 

Required Prerequisites: This course is run in conjunction with E0750, Policies, Procedures and Practice for External 

Affairs, Part I, and requires approval of the EA National 

Reservist Program Manager. 

Course Length: 21⁄2 days 

CEUs: 2 

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E0773 FEMA Information Specialist E0788 Intergovernmental Affairs—Basic 

This course provides participants with the knowledge 

and skills to successfully perform Information Specialist 

(INSP) position-specific tasks when assigned to a Joint 

Field Office during an incident requiring FEMA assistance. 

Program Area(s): Hurricane Preparedness; Incident 

Command System; Planning; Response and Recovery; 

FEMA Planning; FEMA Employee Training 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: Must be a trainee in the INSP position and have been issued the Position Task Book by a 

certifying Official, as outlined in the FEMA Qualification 

System. 

Required Prerequisites: IS-0100.b, Introduction to the Incident 

Command System, ICS-100; IS-0200.b, Incident Command System 

for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents; E0822, Fundamentals 

of Management and Support Coordination of Federal Disaster Operations; 

and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 

Course Length: 3 days 

E0780 Basics for FEMA Disaster Safety 

Officers 

This course is mandatory for all new safety professionals 

within the FEMA Safety Cadre. It meets the Occupational 

Safety and Health Administration requirements for what 

a Safety Officer must know, what to look for, and how 

to look for it. Completion of this course is required for 

credentialing in accordance with the National Safety 

Cadre. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Describe the roles and duties of the Disaster Safety 

Officer (DSO). 

•	List the types of safety and health hazards present 

during a disaster. 

•	Describe and explain how to complete required forms 

and reports. 

•	Explain how to obtain equipment and other 

resources. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Safety 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: Offered to FEMA DSOs by the Safety, 

Health and Medical Readiness Division. All nominations 

will be submitted through the National Safety Cadre 

Manager. 

Required Prerequisite: Member of the Safety Cadre 

Course Length: 5 days 

CEUs: 3.1 

This course is part of the Policies, Procedures and 

Practice for External Affairs Program. It focuses on 

the Intergovernmental Affairs component of FEMA’s 

External Affairs (EA) operation under the Emergency 

Support Function #15 (ESF #15). The course teaches tasks 

outlined in the various task lists for Specialist positions 

outlined by the ESF #15 Standard Operating Procedures. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Describe the role of IGA in disaster operations. 

•	Describe the importance of working as a team and 

tips to make this approach work. 

•	Describe and differentiate among government 

structures and roles. 

•	Identify strategies and challenges to creating 

relationships with non-Federal partners. 

•	Describe the importance of the common operating 

picture and strategies for developing situational 

awareness. 

•	Describe techniques for evaluating and processing 

information as part of the IGA operation. 

•	Demonstrate effective briefing skills. 

•	 Summarize and provide feedback on the IGA training. 

Program Area(s): FEMA External Affairs–Federal 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: New specialists assigned to positions within a FEMA JFO, EA Intergovernmental Affairs 

Component. All participants must have the requisite open 

FEMA Qualification System Position Task Book for Tribal 

Affairs Specialist or Intergovernmental Affairs Specialist. 

Required Prerequisites: This course is run in conjunction with E0750, Policies, Procedures and Practice for External 

Affairs, Part I, and requires approval of the External Affairs 

National Reservist Program Manager. 

Course Length: 21⁄2 days 

CEUs: 2 

E0791 Interagency Consultation for 

Endangered Species 

Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) requires all 

Federal agencies to prevent or modify any project authorized, funded, or carried out by the Agency that is likely 

to jeopardize the continued existence of any endangered 

species or threatened species or their habitats. In order to 

determine if a proposed activity will jeopardize endangered or threatened species, FEMA must consult with 

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either the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service or the National 

Marine Fisheries Service. Compliance with ESA is a 

requirement for all FEMA-funded programs and activities. This course provides training on the implementation 

of ESA Section 7 within the context of FEMA’s programs 

and trains Environmental and Historic Preservation 

(EHP) staff on proper consultation procedures and strategies for streamlining compliance with ESA. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Provide training on the implementation of ESA 

Section 7 within the context of FEMA’s programs. 

•	Train EHP staff on proper consultation procedures 

and strategies for streamlining compliance with ESA. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Environmental/Historic 

Preservation 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: This course specifically targets EHP 

Environmental Specialists, EHP Advisors, and EHP Task 

Force/Crew Leaders. Others may attend with approval 

from the Office of Environmental Planning and Historic 

Preservation Headquarters or the FEMA Regional 

Environmental Officer. 

Required Prerequisites: L0253, Introduction to Environmental 

and Historic Preservation Compliance; IS-0253.a, Overview of FEMA’s 

Environmental and Historic Preservation Review; and working 

knowledge of FEMA’s programs 

Course Length: 3 days 

CEUs: 2.1 

E0796 Strategy and Messaging 

This course addresses the responsibilities of External 

Affairs Strategic Communications Specialists and 

Limited English Proficiency Specialists working within 

Emergency Support Function #15 (ESF #15) at a Joint 

Field Office. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Describe the role of Strategic Communications and 

Limited English Proficiency specialists within the 

Planning and Products component for External Affairs. 

•	Explain the FEMA strategic communications process. 

•	Explain methods of developing communication goals. 

•	Describe audiences targeted for specific messages. 

•	List strategic communication channels. 

•	Explain the relationship between the Incident Action 

Plan and External Affairs Strategic Communications Plan. 

•	Describe marketing techniques used in a strategic 

communications plan. 

•	List current topics in FEMA External Affairs. 

•	Given a scenario, develop a strategic communications 

plan. 

Program Area(s): FEMA External Affairs–Federal 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: Participants must be in the trainee 

status for the following FEMA Qualification System 

Positions: Strategy and Messaging Specialist or Limited 

English Proficiency Specialist. 

Required Prerequisites: E0750, Policies, Procedures and Practice 

for External Affairs, Part I; and E0249, Planning and Products Basic 

Course Length: 4 days 

E0801 IT Telecom Manager 

This course will provide the technical and programmatic 

knowledge needed for FEMA Information Technology 

(IT) Telecom Managers to perform their job in a disaster 

environment. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Ability for IT Telecom Managers to perform all tasks 

in their Position Task Book. 

•	Attainment of the knowledge and skills necessary 

to enable IT Telecom Managers to accomplish the IT 

mission to support FEMA deployments to the field. 

Program Area(s): Response and Recovery; FEMA 

Information Technology 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: FEMA Telecom Managers who have 

completed prerequisites. 

Required Prerequisites: E0599 Introduction to FEMA 

Information Technology; and E0743, FEMA Telecommunications 

Specialist 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 2.8 

E0802 IT Customer Service Manager 

This course will provide the technical and programmatic 

knowledge needed for FEMA Information Technology 

(IT) Customer Service Managers to perform their job in 

a disaster environment. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Ability for IT Customer Service Managers to perform 

all tasks in their Position Task Book. 

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•	Attainment of the knowledge and skills necessary to 

enable IT Customer Service Managers to accomplish 

the IT mission to support FEMA deployments to the 

field. 

Program Area(s): Response and Recovery; FEMA 

Information Technology 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: FEMA IT Customer Service Managers 

who have completed prerequisites. 

Required Prerequisites: E0599 Introduction to FEMA 

Information Technology; and E0837, Information Technology Help 

Desk Specialist 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 2.8 

E0803 FEMA Disability Integration Advisor 

Lead 

This course will provide the participant the skills needed 

to perform effectively as a FEMA Disability Integration 

Advisor Lead in a disaster environment. 

Course Objective: To provide the technical and 

programmatic knowledge needed for FEMA Disability 

Integration Advisors to perform their duties in a disaster 

environment. 

Program Area(s): Disability Integration; FEMA 

Operations–Federal; FEMA Planning 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: FEMA Disability Integration Advisor 

Leads may attend. 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 2.8 

E0815 Joint Field Office Communications 

This course is designed to teach the Joint Field Office 

communications standard operating procedures, the 

Incident Communications Annexes, and Incident 

Communications Plans. This instruction will assist in 

assuring consistency in communications planning and 

execution during an incident. 

Course Objective: The participant will have the knowledge and resources needed to understand what is 

required to perform as a FEMA Communications Leader 

in a disaster environment from both a technical and 

leadership standpoint. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Information Technology 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: FEMA Communications/Information 

Technology and Operations disaster planners and 

responders. 

Course Length: 21⁄2 days 

CEUs: 1.8 

E0823 FEMA Qualification System CoachEvaluator 

This 4-hour course is designed to teach fundamental 

coaching and evaluation skills to FEMA Qualification 

System (FQS) Coaches-Evaluators. The course limits 

lecture and emphasizes facilitated discussion, demonstration of desired behaviors and strategies, and skill practice 

with role-playing activities. The course goal is to familiarize participants with the responsibilities of the FQS 

Coach-Evaluator and to provide skill practice training for 

individuals who will serve as FQS Coaches-Evaluators. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Describe the importance of the FQS Coach-Evaluator 

in supporting FEMA’s goal to create a qualified 

disaster workforce. 

•	Explain the role and responsibilities of an FQS 

Coach-Evaluator. 

•	Identify key skills for effective coaching and 

evaluating. 

•	Explain a preliminary Trainee meeting, covering the 

key points from the Coach-Evaluator Job Aid. 

•	Identify effective observation and evaluation 

strategies. 

•	Explain an exit evaluation debrief, covering the key 

points from the Coach-Evaluator Job Aid. 

•	Identify the kinds of communication that should 

occur between the Coach-Evaluator and the Trainee, 

the Trainee’s supervisor, and other relevant staff. 

•	Describe how to effectively conduct a preliminary 

meeting with a Trainee. 

•	Describe the importance of developing and 

maintaining a timeline for evaluations. 

•	 Summarize the coaching and evaluation 

responsibilities. 

•	Describe how to effectively debrief a Trainee. 

•	 Summarize the information contained in the 

guidance materials related to the FQS evaluation 

process. 

•	Define the role of an FQS Coach. 

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•	Define the role of an FQS Evaluator. 

•	Describe the process by which a Coach-Evaluator may 

get deployed and assigned to an FQS Trainee. 

•	Identify the key points of a preliminary meeting with 

the Trainee. 

•	Identify effective strategies for: 

- Creating a collaborative atmosphere; 

- Providing constructive feedback to Trainees; 

- Observing Trainees perform tasks from the PTB; 

- Asking questions for clarity associated with 

observing and evaluating tasks; and 

- Questioning, listening, and note-taking as part of 

evaluating Trainees. 

•	Correctly evaluate performance and determine 

competency of given tasks in a Position Task Book 

(PTB) through the use of video vignettes. 

•	Describe common challenges and solutions associated 

with: 

- Conducting an evaluation; 

- Coordinating with Supervisors and other relevant 

staff; and
 

- Debriefing the Trainee.
 

•	Identify the key points of the exit debrief with the 

Trainee. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Disaster Field Training 

Operations; FEMA Employee Training 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Frederick Distribution 

Center; Online; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: FEMA personnel (including 

Permanent Full-Time employees, Temporary FullTime employees, Cadre of On-Call Response/Recovery 

Employees, and Disaster Reservists) who will serve as 

qualified FQS Coaches-Evaluators. 

Required Prerequisite: IS-0207, Overview of the FEMA 

Qualification System and Qualification Review Boards 

Course Length: 1⁄2 day 

E0825 FEMA Incident Action Planning 

This course provides participants with the knowledge 

and skills to apply the phases of the Incident Action 

Planning process effectively when assigned to a Joint 

Field Office during an incident requiring FEMA assistance. This is a performance-based course where the 

attendees participate in meetings during a Planning 

“P” Operational Period and critique components of an 

Incident Action Plan. 

Program Area(s): Incident Command System; Planning; 

Response and Recovery; FEMA Operations–Federal; 

FEMA Employee Training 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: The target audience is for any 

Planning Section Unit Leader or above and is strongly 

recommended for all other Command and General Staff 

members. In addition, the following Incident Command 

System positions are encouraged to attend: 

•	Operational Branch Director and/or Division/Group 

Supervisor 

•	Chief of Staff 

•	 State Coordinating Officer 

•	Liaison Officer 

•	External Affairs—e.g., Public Information Officer 

•	Communications Unit Leader 

•	Finance Section Chief 

•	Logistics Section Chief 

Required Prerequisites: IS-0100.b, Introduction to the Incident 

Command System, ICS-100; and IS-0200.b, Incident Command 

System for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents 

Recommended Prerequisites: E/G0300, ICS-300: 

Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents; 

IS-0700.a, National Incident Management System, An Introduction; 

and IS-0800.b, National Response Framework, An Introduction 

Course Length: 2 days 

E0827 Geospatial Information System 

Managers and Unit Leaders 

This course serves as a training opportunity for FEMA 

personnel to identify and practice the essential core 

competencies required when performing the duties of the 

Geospatial Information System Manager (GIMG) and the 

Geospatial Information System Unit Leader (GIUL) positions, in alignment with the FEMA Position Task Books 

(PTBs) and Qualification Sheets. The goal of this course 

is to prepare participants to effectively assume the role of 

GIMG or GIUL and to start building the skills required 

for that position. This course lays out the behaviors and 

activities for each position and provides opportunities 

to practice and demonstrate skills needed at an incident 

or event. This course is one of the initial steps towards 

becoming a certified and qualified GIMG and GIUL. 

Program Area(s): Incident Command System; Planning; 

Response and Recovery; FEMA Planning; FEMA Employee 

Training 

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Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: Geospatial staff who have been 

assigned GIMG or GIUL PTBs, or have open equivalent Task Books (when developed) for the National 

Response Coordination Center (NRCC) and Regional 

Response Coordination Centers (RRCCs), or are identified as a National or Regional Geospatial Coordinator. 

The audience should also include those individuals who 

are experienced at the Specialist level and are likely to be 

called up in the capacity of GIUL or GIMG for a deployment or exercise in the near future. 

Required Prerequisites: The participant must be a fully 

qualified GISP or hold an equivalent position in the 

NRCC/RRCC (when developed). The participant must 

have been issued the GIMG or GIUL Task Book(s). 

Recommended Prerequisites: NCA-Basic Management/ 

Supervision Training; NCA-Intermediate Management/ 

Supervision Training (Unit Leaders only); E/G0300, 

ICS-300: Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding 

Incidents; and E0825, FEMA Incident Action Planning 

Course Length: 4 days 

E0836 Applicant Services Program Specialist 

This course will train individuals assigned to the role of 

Applicant Services Program Specialist (ASPS) in disaster 

operations to provide face-to-face contact with disaster 

survivors, providing information about FEMA disaster 

assistance, and guiding them to other government and 

private organizations who offer disaster assistancerelated services. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Provide an overview of the Individual Assistance (IA) 

disaster response and recovery process. 

•	Identify shared responsibilities of all IA Staff. 

•	Articulate the ASPS’s role in IA disaster response. 

•	Describe the functions of a Disaster Recovery Center. 

•	Explain the Registration Intake process. 

•	Describe how to respond to applicant inquiries and 

research, populate, update, and manage applicant cases. 

•	Describe the steps to identify Rental and Temporary 

Housing Assistance options for applicants using 

Recovery Information Management System, National 

Emergency Management Information System, and 

Housing Operations Management System. 

•	Describe how to communicate with people in a crisis 

and manage difficult situations. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Individual Assistance–Federal 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: FEMA personnel assigned to learn 

the basics of Individual Assistance. 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 3.0 

E0837 Information Technology Help Desk 

Specialist 

This course will teach FEMA Information Technology 

(IT) Help Desk Specialists their roles and responsibilities 

and provide them with the tools that they will need to 

perform their jobs. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Ability for IT Help Desk Specialists to perform all tasks 

in the IT Help Desk Specialist Position Task Book. 

•	Attainment of the knowledge and skills necessary to 

enable IT Help Desk Specialists to accomplish the IT 

mission to support FEMA deployments to the field. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Information Technology 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: FEMA IT Help Desk staff who 

have this course on their FEMA Qualification System 

Qualification Sheet. 

Required Prerequisite: E0599, Introduction to FEMA 

Information Technology 

Course Length: 5 days 

CEUs: 3.5 

E0841 National Emergency Management 

Information System–Mitigation Training 

This course provides an overview of the National 

Emergency Management Information System (NEMIS) 

and a more in-depth overview of the Mitigation Training 

module. 

Course Objectives: To provide Mitigation Cadre 

members and state/tribal personnel who are involved 

with the development and/or management of the Hazard 

Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) with an overview of 

NEMIS and how to: 

•	Utilize and manage the Mitigation module; 

•	Enter and process HMGP project applications at the 

FEMA and state levels; and 

•	Manage and close out projects in the HMGP Program. 

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Program Area(s): FEMA Mitigation 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: This course is open to Mitigation 

Cadre members and state/tribal personnel who are 

involved with the development and/or management of 

the HMGP. 

Recommended Prerequisites: E0212, Unified Hazard 

Mitigation Assistance: Developing Quality Application Elements; 

working knowledge of Unified Hazard Mitigation 

Assistance Guidance, Mitigation Program Regulations, 

Laws, etc., and Grants Management concepts and 

principles 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 2.8 

E0845 Introduction to FEMA Disaster 

Emergency Communications 

This course introduces the participants to the mission, 

roles, capabilities, and services of FEMA Disaster 

Emergency Communications (DEC) including coordination across the entire DEC mission space during incident 

operations, and requesting DEC capabilities and services 

to satisfy mission requirements. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Understand the mission, roles, capabilities, and 

services of FEMA DEC. 

•	Coordinate across the entire DEC mission space 

during incident operations. 

•	Request DEC capabilities and services to satisfy 

mission requirements. 

Program Area(s): Response and Recovery; FEMA 

Information Technology 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Frederick Distribution 

Center; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: Priority to Reservist employees of the 

FEMA Disaster Emergency Communications Division, 

Incident Management and Incident Support Unit Leaders 

and above. Also, FTE DEC staff, Federal interagency 

Emergency Support Function #2 partners, and state and 

tribal emergency communications officials may attend. 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 2.8 

E0880 Disaster Survivor Assistance Specialist 

This course is the foundation for the Disaster Survivor 

Assistance (DSA) workforce. It covers the role, responsibilities, and tasks associated with the FEMA Qualification 

System (FQS) Disaster Survivor Assistance Specialist. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Describe the DSA mission. 

•	Apply the AIR concept of Assessing, Informing, and 

Reporting. 

•	Clarify the support role of DSA in disaster operations. 

•	Demonstrate how to use Registration Intake and 

navigate Web Applicant Inquiry to respond to 

survivor inquiries using the tablet device. 

•	Explain Individual Housing Program eligibility 

requirements. 

•	Employ web resources and guides information to 

respond to survivor inquiries. 

•	Demonstrate reporting application for delivery of 

survivor-centric needs and community trends. 

•	Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate outcomes, 

using simulation exercises. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite; JFO 

Selection Criteria: Member of Disaster Survivor 

Assistance Cadre, FEMA Corps, or Surge Capacity Force. 

Course Length: 5 days 

CEUs: 4 

E0900 IEMC/All-Hazards: Preparedness and 

Response 

This is an exercise-based course that addresses preparedness and response in emergency situations resulting 

from natural and technological hazards. Participants 

in the “generic” audience represent various communities from throughout the country. Public officials and 

other key community leaders are placed in a disaster 

simulation. The course methodologies of classroom 

instruction, planning sessions, and exercises, allow for 

structured decision-making in a learning, yet realistic, 

environment. A key outcome of this is that additional 

planning needs are identified, providing the opportunity 

to enhance overall preparedness. The exercise scenario 

focuses on severe weather and related flooding. 

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Course Objectives: 

•	Describe the effects and consequences of all hazards 

on a jurisdiction. 

•	Identify and carry out the roles of various emergency 

management disciplines in an Emergency Operations 

Center (EOC). 

•	Plan for EOC operations, including use of mutual aid 

agreements, during an all-hazards event in Central 

City, State of Columbia. 

Program Area(s): Integrated Emergency Management 

Delivery Location: NETC 

Selection Criteria: Emergency management profession; all disciplines. The audience includes emergency 

management, emergency medical services, fire, law 

enforcement, government administrative, hazardous 

materials, health care, public health, public safety 

communications, public works personnel, or any emergency management/response personnel that would be 

dealing with Situational Awareness/Common Operating 

Picture in an EOC during an incident. 

Recommended Prerequisites: 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. Participants 

are encouraged to enroll in both E0900, IEMC/All-Hazards: 

Preparedness and Response; and E0901, IEMC/All-Hazards: Recovery 

and Mitigation, in consecutive, back-to-back offerings. Note: 

Credit can be awarded for only one course of the IEMC courses: E0900, 

IEMC/All-Hazards: Preparedness and Response; E0905, 

IEMC/Hurricane: Preparedness and Response; or E0910, 

IEMC/Earthquake: Preparedness and Response. 

ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate 

ACE: Credit Hours: 2 

ACE: Curriculum: Emergency Management 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 3.2 

E0901 IEMC/All-Hazards: Recovery and 

Mitigation 

This exercise-based course emphasizes Recovery and 

Mitigation activities and Planning. It places public officials and other key community leaders in a simulation 

that begins after a disaster has affected a community. 

The course methodologies of classroom instruction, 

planning sessions, and exercises allow for structured 

decision-making in a learning environment that is nonetheless realistic. A key outcome of this IEMC is to provide 

participants with the ability to carry out their respective functions related to disaster recovery, in both the 

short-term and the long-term. The exercise scenario 

focuses on recovery from severe weather and related 

flooding. Mitigation activities to prevent or reduce the 

future impact of a similar disaster also are identified 

during the mitigation exercise. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Define short-term, intermediate, and long-term 

recovery. 

•	Identify typical recovery measures and activities. 

•	Describe recovery planning considerations and 

identify key elements of the local recovery process. 

•	Identify roles and capabilities of local, state, Federal, 

public sector, public safety, private sector, and 

volunteer agencies during recovery. 

•	Describe ways to enhance coordination and 

cooperation. 

•	Describe organizational actions that promote recovery 

and mitigation. 

•	Delineate sequence of events for major disaster 

recovery and mitigation. 

Program Area(s): Integrated Emergency Management 

Delivery Location: NETC 

Selection Criteria: State and local emergency management professionals. 

Recommended Prerequisites: E0900, IEMC/All-Hazards: 

Preparedness and Response; 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. Participants 

are encouraged to enroll in both E0900, IEMC/All-Hazards: 

Preparedness and Response; and E0901, IEMC/All-Hazards: Recovery 

and Mitigation, in consecutive, back-to-back offerings. 

ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate 

ACE: Credit Hours: 2 

ACE: Curriculum: Emergency Management 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 3.2 

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E0910 IEMC/Earthquake: Preparedness and 

Response 

E0905 IEMC/Hurricane: Preparedness and 

Response 

This IEMC addresses Preparedness and Response in 

emergency situations resulting from a hurricane. This 

exercise-based course is conducted for participants from 

communities throughout the country. The IEMC places 

public officials and other key community leaders in a 

disaster simulation. The course methodologies of classroom instruction, planning sessions, and exercises allow for 

structured decision-making in an educational, yet realistic, 

environment. A key outcome of this IEMC is that additional 

planning needs are identified, providing the opportunity 

to enhance overall Preparedness. The exercise scenario 

focuses on evacuation issues prior to the simulated hurricane making landfall and response activities after landfall. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Describe the effects and consequences of all hazards 

on a jurisdiction. 

•	Identify and carry out roles of various emergency 

management disciplines in an Emergency Operations 

Center (EOC). 

•	Plan for EOC operations, including use of mutual aid 

agreements, during an all-hazards event in Central 

City, State of Columbia. 

Program Area(s): Citizen Preparedness; Continuity of 

Operations; Hurricane Preparedness; Incident Command 

System; Integrated Emergency Management; National 

Response Framework; Planning; Preparedness for 

Schools/Children/Higher Education/Houses of Worship; 

Public Works; Response and Recovery; Tribal; Universal 

Emergency Preparedness; Voluntary Organizations 

Delivery Location: NETC 

Selection Criteria: Emergency management professionals; all disciplines. 

Recommended Prerequisites: 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. Note: Credit can be awarded for only one course of the 

IEMC courses: E0900, IEMC/All-Hazards: Preparedness and Response; 

E0905, IEMC/Hurricane: Preparedness and Response; or E0910, 

IEMC/Earthquake: Preparedness and Response. 

ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate 

ACE: Credit Hours: 2 

ACE: Curriculum: Emergency Management 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 3.2 

This IEMC addresses Preparedness and Response in 

emergency situations resulting from an earthquake. This 

exercise-based course is conducted for participants from 

communities throughout the country. The IEMC places 

public officials and other key community leaders in a 

disaster simulation. The course methodologies of classroom instruction, planning sessions, and exercises allow 

for structured decision-making in a learning environment that is realistic. A key outcome of this IEMC is that 

additional planning needs are identified, providing the 

opportunity to enhance overall Preparedness. The exercise scenario focuses on response to an earthquake. Also, 

additional planning needs to prepare for an earthquake 

response are identified. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Describe the effects and consequences of all hazards 

on a jurisdiction. 

•	Identify and carry out roles of various emergency 

management disciplines in an Emergency Operations 

Center (EOC). 

•	Plan for EOC operations, including use of mutual aid 

agreements, during an all-hazards event in Central 

City, State of Columbia. 

Program Area(s): Citizen Preparedness; Continuity 

of Operations; Incident Command System; Integrated 

Emergency Management; Planning; Preparedness for 

Schools/Children/Higher Education/Houses of Worship; 

Public Works; Response and Recovery; Tribal; Voluntary 

Organizations 

Delivery Location: NETC 

Selection Criteria: Emergency management professionals; all disciplines. 

Recommended Prerequisites: 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. 

Note: Credit can be awarded for only one course of the IEMC courses: 

E0900, IEMC/All-Hazards: Preparedness and Response; 

E0905, IEMC/Hurricane: Preparedness and Response; or 

E0910, IEMC/Earthquake: Preparedness and Response. 

ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate 

ACE: Credit Hours: 2 

ACE: Curriculum: Emergency Management 

Course Length: 32 hours 

CEUs: 3.2 

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E0915 IEMC/Homeland Security: 

Preparedness and Response 

This IEMC focuses on preparing for and responding to 

the consequences of a terrorist act. This exercise-based 

course is conducted for participants from communities 

throughout the country. The IEMC places public officials and other key community leaders in a disaster 

simulation. The course methodologies of classroom 

instruction, planning sessions, and exercises allow for 

structured decision-making in a realistic learning environment. Special attention is placed on the coordinated 

response among agencies when the disaster area also is 

a crime scene. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Describe the effects and consequences to the 

jurisdiction of terrorism incidents. 

•	Identify and carry out the roles of various emergency 

management disciplines in an emergency operations 

center (EOC). 

•	Plan for EOC operations, including use of mutual aid 

agreements, during a functional exercise simulating 

terrorism incidents in Central City, State of Columbia. 

Program Area(s): Integrated Emergency Management 

Delivery Location: NETC 

Selection Criteria: Emergency management professionals; all disciplines. 

Recommended Prerequisites: G0408, Homeland Security 

Planning for Local Governments; 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 

ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate 

ACE: Credit Hours: 2 

ACE: Curriculum: Emergency Management 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 3.2 

E0920 IEMC/Hazardous Materials: 

Preparedness and Response 

This IEMC focuses on preparing for and responding to a 

major hazardous materials incident. This exercise-based 

course is conducted for participants from communities 

throughout the country. The IEMC places public officials 

and other key community leaders in a disaster simulation. The course methodologies of classroom instruction, 

planning sessions, and exercises allow for structured 

decision-making in a learning environment that is nonetheless realistic. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Analyze community hazardous materials emergency 

plans, policies, and procedures. 

•	Identify additional Hazmat planning needs. 

•	Clarify roles and responsibilities in Hazmat incidents. 

•	Improve teams and coordination. 

•	Improve response/recovery capabilities to Hazmat 

events. 

Program Area(s): Integrated Emergency Management 

Delivery Location: NETC 

Selection Criteria: Emergency management professionals; all disciplines. 

Recommended Prerequisites: 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 

ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate 

ACE: Credit Hours: 2 

ACE: Curriculum: Emergency Management, Fire 

Science, and Public Safety 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 3.2 

E0922 IEMC/Planned Events 

This course uses the IEMC format of lectures and exercises to help a community successfully prepare for a 

Planned Event. Planned Events are scheduled non-emergency activities that may place a strain on community 

resources and require special preparation in order to 

assure the public is protected while traveling to the 

events, attending these events, or simply residing near 

the event’s location. Depending on the size of the 

community, these events can include county fairs, festivals, holiday celebrations, conferences, or political, 

religious, and sporting events. Events like these often 

place stress on normal community/organization infrastructure that are tantamount to an emergency, and may 

result in significant negative consequences if another 

natural or technological emergency should occur while 

the Planned Event is in progress. Jurisdictions, both large 

and small, across the Nation are involved in scheduling 

and planning events that greatly impact a community for 

several hours or days. All Planned Events are enhanced 

by sufficient planning and organization using the principles and concepts outlined in the National Incident 

Management System. 

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Course Objectives: 

•	Describe the effects and consequences of possible 

hazards on and during a pre-planned event, such as 

parades, sporting events, winter festivals, etc. 

•	Document the Event Action Plan with use of mutual 

aid agreements, and the local Emergency Operations 

Center. 

•	Highlight overlooked areas such as volunteers, 

spontaneous volunteers, VIPs, documentation for 

MCI, and establishing Command Post(s). 

Program Area(s): Citizen Preparedness; Continuity 

of Operations; Incident Command System; Integrated 

Emergency Management; Planning; Preparedness for 

Schools/Children/Higher Education/Houses of Worship; 

Public Works; Tribal; Voluntary Organizations 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite; State 

Delivered 

Selection Criteria: This course is for state, local, and 

tribal officials, as well as others who are responsible 

for the security and safety of Planned Events within a 

community (Event Planning Committee members, EOC 

Management and Planning staff, IMT Planning and 

Command Staff, Emergency Management Agency staff, 

Public Information Officers, Local Elected and Appointed 

Officials, Venue Sponsor Staff, Convention and Visitors 

Bureau Staff, and Transportation Planners). 

Recommended Prerequisites: IS-0015.b, Special Events 

Contingency Planning for Public Safety Agencies; IS-0100.b, 

Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS-100; and 

IS-0200.b, Incident Command System for Single Resources and Initial 

Action Incidents 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 3.2 

E0930 IEMC/Community-Specific 

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. See page 38 for examples of 

participant positions. 

Steps in the Community-Specific IEMC Application 

Process: 

•	The Chief Elected Official of the jurisdiction submits 

a letter of request, addressing the below-specified 

information, to his/her respective state Office of 

Emergency Management. 

•	If the state Office of Emergency Management supports 

the request, it will attach its letter of endorsement 

outlining how acceptance of this request will meet 

state Emergency Management objectives. 

•	If endorsed by the state Emergency Management 

office, the application is forwarded to the appropriate 

FEMA Regional Office for review. The FEMA 

Regional Office includes its endorsement for 

each jurisdiction’s application. If more than one 

jurisdiction is submitted, the Region will prioritize its 

recommendations. 

•	Applications must be received at EMI from the FEMA 

Regional Office no later than January 15 each year. 

Between January 15 and February 15, EMI staff 

reviews the applications and ranks them based on 

Regional priority and information provided in the 

requests. Final selection is made by March 1. 

•	By March 31, communities that have been accepted 

will be notified, as well as communities that are 

not accepted. Appropriate FEMA Regional Offices 

and state Emergency Management Offices are also 

notified. 

•	Communities that are not selected and want to be 

reconsidered for the following year must re-apply. 

Communities must include the following information 

in their application: 

•	Population of jurisdiction. 

•	A brief description of the government structure 

(include organizational chart); clarify if the request 

is for a single jurisdiction (e.g., one city) or a 

combination of jurisdictions (e.g., a city and county). 

•	A narrative that includes the status of Emergency 

Management in the community, including past 

disaster history. 

•	Emergency Management training and exercise 

history. 

•	 Specific hazards facing the jurisdiction and/or specific 

hazards requested to be addressed in the IEMC. 

•	Any major national events or special events planned 

for the jurisdiction, such as sporting events, 

conventions, etc. 

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•	The community Emergency Management objective(s) 

that will be accomplished through participation in an 

IEMC Program. 

•	 Specific hazard scenario to be used in the exercises. 

For additional information, please visit our web site 

at training.fema.gov/EMICourses/crsdetail. 

•	Point of contact information. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Analyze community emergency plans, policies, and 

procedures. 

•	Identify additional planning needs. 

•	Clarify roles and responsibilities. 

•	Improve teams and coordination. 

•	Improve response/recovery capabilities. 

Program Area(s): Integrated Emergency Management 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

Recommended Prerequisites: IS-0100.b, Introduction to the 

Incident Command System, ICS-100; IS-0200.b, Incident Command 

System for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents; IS-0700.a, 

National Incident Management System, An Introduction; and IS-0775, 

Emergency Operations Center Management and Operations 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 3.2 

E0947 Emergency Operations Center/Incident 

Management Team Interface 

This course provides an exercise environment for 

Emergency Operations Center (EOC) members and 

Incident Management Team (IMT) responders to practice communications and coordination between the 

EOC and field operations command during simulated 

incidents, both planned and unplanned. This course 

describes the roles, responsibilities, and relationships 

of local EOCs and IMTs. It trains participants on effective management of domestic incidents and exercises the 

interfaces between EOC personnel and All-Hazards IMTs 

(Types 3, 4, and 5). This IEMC clarifies the difference 

between resource management at the EOC and on-scene 

command. It presents the ways an EOC can be organized 

and explains the difference between the IMT’s on-scene 

command responsibilities and an EOC’s coordination 

responsibilities. This course is delivered via classroom 

lectures, discussions, and Functional Exercises. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Analyze community emergency plans, policies, and 

procedures. 

•	Identify additional planning needs. 

•	Clarify Roles and Responsibilities. 

•	Improve teams and coordination. 

•	Improve response/recovery capabilities. 

Program Area(s): Integrated Emergency Management 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: The target audience for this course 

includes EOC personnel and IMT members. EOC personnel 

include, but are not limited to, elected and appointed 

officials (e.g., Mayors; City and County Managers); jurisdictional attorneys; Emergency Managers; Fire, Police, 

Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and Public Safety 

Managers; Public Works and Public Health Managers; 

EMS Managers; Community Services and Volunteer 

Agency Managers; and key EOC support staff. For a more 

detailed list, please see the IEMC web site at training.fema. 

gov/emiweb/iemc/iemcpos. 

Required Prerequisites: EOC Personnel: 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. IMT Personnel: E/G0300, ICS-300: Intermediate 

Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents; and G0400, 

ICS-400: Advanced Incident Command System for Command and 

General Staff—Complex Incidents. 

Recommended Prerequisites: G0775, Emergency Operations 

Center Management and Operations; and IS-0701.a, National Incident 

Management System Multi-Agency Coordination System Course 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 3.2 

E0948 Situational Awareness and Common 

Operating Picture 

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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Define SA and COP and the relationship between the 

two. 

•	Explain how SA and COP contributes to effective 

incident management and decision-making. 

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•	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. 

Program Area(s): Integrated Emergency Management 

Delivery Location: NETC 

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

ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate 

ACE: Credit Hours: 2 

ACE: Curriculum: Emergency Management or Homeland 

Security 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 2.7 

E0949 NIMS ICS All-Hazards PositionSpecific: Communications Unit Leader Trainthe-Trainer 

This course helps attendees establish the essential core 

competencies required for performing the duties of 

the Communications Unit Leader (COML) during an 

all-hazards incident. This course addresses all responsibilities appropriate to a COML operating in a local- or 

state-level All-Hazards Incident Management Team 

(AHIMT). These responsibilities include the collection, 

processing, and dissemination of information as needed 

to facilitate Operations of Command, General Staff, and 

Unit Leader positions within the confines of a Type 3 

AHIMT. The course is an instructor-led training program 

that supports learning through discussion, lecture, and 

active participation in multiple exercises. 

Course Objective: Prepare the participant 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. 

Program Area(s): Incident Command System; Integrated 

Emergency Management; Multi-Hazard Mitigation 

Planning; Planning; Response and Recovery 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite; OEC 

Approved Offsite 

Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS All-Hazards PositionSpecific Train-the-Trainer classes should be completed by 

personnel who have experience serving in Functional, 

Support, or Unit Leader positions on Type 3 AHIMTs, 

and who possess the necessary training and desire 

needed to teach the course. All applicants for COML 

Train-the-Trainer should be qualified Communications 

Unit Leaders. 

Required Prerequisites: Applicant must be a Qualified 

Communications Unit Leader; E/G0300, ICS-300: 

Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents; 

G0400, ICS-400: Advanced Incident Command System for Command 

and General Staff—Complex Incidents; IS-0100.b, Introduction 

to the Incident Command System, ICS-100; 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. 

ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate 

ACE: Credit Hours: 2 

ACE: Curriculum: Emergency Management and Public 

Administration 

Course Length: 3 days 

CEUs: 2.1 

E0950 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Incident 

Commander Course 

This course provides local- and state-level emergency responders with a robust understanding of the 

duties, responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective 

Incident Commander (IC) on an All-Hazards Incident 

Management Team (AHIMT). These responsibilities 

fall into two categories: 1) responding to the incident 

and command needs of the incident, and 2) effectively 

fulfilling the position responsibilities of an IC on an 

All-Hazards ICS IMT. Exercises, simulations, discussions, 

and a final exam enable participants to process and apply 

their new knowledge. 

Course Objective: Upon completion of this course, 

participants will demonstrate, through exercises and a 

final exam, an understanding of the duties, responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective Incident Commander. 

Program Area(s): Incident Command System; Integrated 

Emergency Management 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS All-Hazards PositionSpecific 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. 

Required Prerequisites: E/G0300, ICS-300: Intermediate 

Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents; G0400, ICS-400: 

Advanced Incident Command System for Command and General Staff— 

Complex Incidents; IS-0100.b, Introduction to the Incident Command 

System, ICS-100; IS-0200.b, Incident Command System for Single 

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

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Management System, An Introduction; and IS-0800.b, National 

Response Framework, An Introduction 

ACE: Level: Upper Division 

ACE: Credit Hours: 2 

ACE: Curriculum: Emergency Management, Disaster 

Management, or Fire Safety 

Course Length: 5 days 

CEUs: 3.5 

E0951 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Incident 

Commander Train-the-Trainer 

This course provides local- and state-level emergency responders with a robust understanding of the 

duties, responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective 

Incident Commander (IC) on an All-Hazards Incident 

Management Team (AHIMT). These responsibilities 

fall into two categories: 1) responding to the incident 

and command needs of the incident, and 2) effectively 

fulfilling the position responsibilities of an IC on an 

AHIMT. Exercises, simulations, discussions, and a final 

exam enable participants to process and apply their new 

knowledge. 

Course Objective: Prepare the participant to teach the 

All-Hazards Position-Specific Incident Commander 

course through the use of lecture, interactive discussion, guided exercises and activities, and practice student 

teaching. 

Program Area(s): Incident Command System; Integrated 

Emergency Management 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite; State 

Delivered 

Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS All-Hazards PositionSpecific Train-the-Trainer classes should be completed by 

personnel who have experience serving in Functional, 

Support, or Unit Leader positions on Type 3 AHIMTs, and 

who possess the necessary training and desire needed to 

teach the course. 

Required Prerequisites: Completion of the E0950, NIMS 

ICS All-Hazards Incident Commander Course; E/G0300, ICS-300: 

Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents; 

G0400, ICS-400: Advanced Incident Command System for Command 

and General Staff—Complex Incidents; IS-0100.b, Introduction 

to the Incident Command System, ICS-100; 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 

ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate 

ACE: Credit Hours: 2 

ACE: Curriculum: Education, Public Administration, or 

Emergency Management 

Course Length: 5 days 

CEUs: 3.5 

E0952 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Public 

Information Officer Course 

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. 

Course Objectives: The course objective is to help the 

participant develop a strong set of core public information officer skills and the ability to apply them within 

the context of an All-Hazards Incident Management 

Team. It also combines elements from both the basic and 

advanced function to concentrate training on the fundamental duties and responsibilities of a Public Information 

Officer (PIO) in an all-hazards environment. 

Program Area(s): Citizen Preparedness; Incident 

Command System; Integrated Emergency Management; 

Planning; Universal Emergency Preparedness 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite; State 

Delivered 

Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS All-Hazards PositionSpecific 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. 

Required Prerequisites: E/G0300, ICS-300: Intermediate 

Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents; G0400, ICS-400: 

Advanced Incident Command System for Command and General Staff— 

Complex Incidents; IS-0100.b, Introduction to the Incident Command 

System, ICS-100; 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 

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ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate ACE: Credit Hours: 2 ACE: Credit Hours: 2 ACE: Curriculum: Emergency Management and Public ACE: Curriculum: Emergency Management; Public Administration Administration Course Length: 5 days Course Length: 5 days CEUs: 3.5 

CEUs: 3.5 

E0953 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Public 

Information Officer Train-the-Trainer 

E0954 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Safety Officer 

Course 

This course is designed for a Public Information Officer 

(PIO) assigned to an incident as a member of an 

All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT) or 

local Incident Management Team (IMT), as well as for 

the PIO assigned to an incident as an Assistant PIO in a 

variety of capacities. This course will help participants 

develop a strong set of core PIO skills and the ability 

to apply them within the context of an AHIMT. This 

course is also distinct from other information function 

courses in that it combines elements from both the basic 

and advanced functions to concentrate training on the 

fundamental duties and responsibilities of the PIO in an 

all-hazards environment. The course material does not 

assume or require experience as a PIO, but also is not 

a basic PIO course. Exercises, simulations, discussions, 

and a final exam enable participants to process and apply 

their new knowledge. 

Course Objective: Prepare the participant to teach the 

All-Hazards Position-Specific Public Information Officer 

course through the use of lecture, interactive discussion, guided exercises and activities, and practice student 

teaching. 

Program Area(s): Incident Command System; Integrated 

Emergency Management 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite; State 

Delivered 

Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS All-Hazards PositionSpecific Train-the-Trainer classes should be completed by 

personnel who have experience serving in Functional, 

Support, or Unit Leader positions on Type 3 AHIMTs, and 

who possess the necessary training and desire needed to 

teach the course. 

Required Prerequisites: E/G0300, ICS-300: Intermediate 

Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents; G0400, ICS-400: 

Advanced Incident Command System for Command and General Staff— 

Complex Incidents; IS-0100.b, Introduction to the Incident Command 

System, ICS-100; 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 

This course provides local- and state-level emergency 

responders with a robust understanding of the duties, 

responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective Safety 

Officer (SOFR) on an All-Hazards Incident Management 

Team (AHIMT). These responsibilities fall into two categories: 1) responding to the incident and the safety needs 

of the incident, and 2) effectively fulfilling the position responsibilities of an SOFR on an AHIMT. Exercises, 

simulations, discussions, and a final exam enable participants to process and apply their new knowledge. 

Course Objective: Provide local- and state-level emergency responders with an understanding of the duties, 

responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective Safety 

Officer on an All-Hazards Incident Management Team. 

Program Area(s): Continuity of Operations; Incident 

Command System; Integrated Emergency Management; 

Multi-Hazard Mitigation Planning; Planning; Response 

and Recovery 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS All-Hazards PositionSpecific 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. 

Required Prerequisites: E/G0300, ICS-300: Intermediate 

Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents; G0400, ICS-400: 

Advanced Incident Command System for Command and General Staff— 

Complex Incidents; IS-0100.b, Introduction to the Incident Command 

System, ICS-100; 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 

ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate 

ACE: Credit Hours: 2 

ACE: Curriculum: Emergency Management or Public 

Administration 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 2.8 

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E0955 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Safety Officer 

This course provides local- and state-level emergency 

responders with a robust understanding of the duties, 

responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective Safety 

Officer (SOFR) on an All-Hazards Incident Management 

Team (AHIMT). These responsibilities fall into two categories: 1) responding to the incident and the safety needs 

of the incident, and 2) effectively fulfilling the position responsibilities of an SOFR on an AHIMT. Exercises, 

simulations, discussions, and a final exam enable participants to process and apply their new knowledge. 

Train-the-Trainer 

Course Objective: Prepare the participant to teach the NIMS 

ICS All-Hazards Position-Specific Safety Officer course 

through the use of lecture, interactive discussion, guided 

exercises and activities, and practice student teaching. 

Program Area(s): Incident Command System; Integrated 

Emergency Management 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS All-Hazards PositionSpecific Train-the-Trainer classes should be completed by 

personnel who have experience serving i

E0957 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Liaison Officer 

Train-the-Trainer 

n Functional, 

Support, or Unit Leader positions on Type 3 AHIMTs, and 

who possess the necessary training and desire needed to 

teach the course. 

Required Prerequisites: Completion of E0954, NIMS ICS 

All-Hazards Safety Officer Course; E/G0300, ICS-300: Intermediate 

Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents; G0400, ICS-400: 

Advanced Incident Command System for Command and General Staff— 

Complex Incidents; IS-0100.b, Introduction to the Incident Command 

System, ICS-100; 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 

ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate 

ACE: Credit Hours: 2 

ACE: Curriculum: Emergency Management or Public 

Administration 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 2.8 

E0956 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Liaison Officer 

Course 

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. 

Course Objective: Prepare the participant for the duties, 

responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective Liaison 

Officer on an All-Hazards Incident Management Team. 

Program Area(s): Incident Command System; Integrated 

Emergency Management; Multi-Hazard Mitigation 

Planning; Planning; Response and Recovery 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS All-Hazards PositionSpecific 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. 

Required Prerequisites: E/G0300, ICS-300: Intermediate 

Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents; G0400, ICS-400: 

Advanced Incident Command System for Command and General Staff— 

Complex Incidents; IS-0100.b, Introduction to the Incident Command 

System, ICS-100; 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 

ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate 

ACE: Credit Hours: 1 

ACE: Curriculum: Emergency Management and Public 

Administration 

Course Length: 2 days 

CEUs: 1.4 

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. 

Course Objective: Prepare the participant to teach the 

All-Hazards Position-Specific Liaison Officer course 

through the use of lecture, interactive discussion, guided 

exercises and activities, and practice student teaching. 

Program Area(s): Incident Command System; Integrated 

Emergency Management; Multi-Hazard Mitigation 

Planning; Response and Recovery 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS All-Hazards PositionSpecific Train-the-Trainer classes should be completed by 

personnel who have experience serving in Functional, 

Support, or Unit Leader positions on Type 3 AHIMTs, and 

who possess the necessary training and desire needed to 

teach the course. 

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Required Prerequisites: Completion of E0956, NIMS ICS 

All-Hazards Liaison Officer Course; E/G0300, ICS-300: Intermediate 

Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents; G0400, ICS-400: 

Advanced Incident Command System for Command and General Staff— 

Complex Incidents; IS-0100.b, Introduction to the Incident Command 

System, ICS-100; 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 

ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate 

ACE: Credit Hours: 1 

ACE: Curriculum: Emergency Management and Public 

Administration 

Course Length: 2 days 

CEUs: 1.4 

E0958 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Operations 

Section Chief Course 

This course provides local- and state-level emergency responders with a robust understanding of the 

duties, responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective Operations Section Chief (OSC) on an All-Hazards 

Incident Management Team (AHIMT). These responsibilities fall into two categories: 1) responding to the 

incident and the command needs of the incident, and 

2) effectively fulfilling the position responsibilities of an 

OSC on an AHIMT. Exercises, simulations, discussions, 

and a final exam enable participants to process and apply 

their new knowledge. 

Course Objective: Provide local- and state-level emergency responders with an understanding of the duties, 

responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective Operations 

Section Chief on an All-Hazards Incident Management 

Team. 

Program Area(s): Incident Command System; Integrated 

Emergency Management; Multi-Hazard Mitigation 

Planning; Planning; Universal Emergency Preparedness 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS All-Hazards PositionSpecific 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. 

Required Prerequisites: E/G0300, ICS-300: Intermediate 

Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents; G0400, ICS-400: 

Advanced Incident Command System for Command and General Staff— 

Complex Incidents; IS-0100.b, Introduction to the Incident Command 

System, ICS-100; 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 

ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate 

ACE: Credit Hours: 2 

ACE: Curriculum: Emergency Management and Public 

Administration 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 2.8 

E0959 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Operations 

Section Chief Train-the-Trainer 

This course provides local- and state-level emergency responders with a robust understanding of the 

duties, responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective Operations Section Chief (OSC) on an All-Hazards 

Incident Management Team (AHIMT). These responsibilities fall into two categories: 1) responding to the 

incident and the command needs of the incident, and 

2) effectively fulfilling the position responsibilities of an 

OSC on an AHIMT. Exercises, simulations, discussions, 

and a final exam enable participants to process and apply 

their new knowledge. 

Course Objective: Prepare the participant to teach the 

All-Hazards Position-Specific Operations Section Chief 

course through the use of lecture, interactive discussion, guided exercises and activities, and practice student 

teaching. 

Program Area(s): Incident Command System; Integrated 

Emergency Management; Multi-Hazard Mitigation 

Planning; Universal Emergency Preparedness 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS All-Hazards PositionSpecific Train-the-Trainer classes should be completed by 

personnel who have experience serving in Functional, 

Support, or Unit Leader positions on Type 3 AHIMTs, and 

who possess the necessary training and desire needed to 

teach the course. 

Required Prerequisites: Completion of E0958, NIMS ICS 

All-Hazards Operations Section Chief Course; E/G0300, ICS-300: 

Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents; 

G0400, ICS-400: Advanced Incident Command System for Command 

and General Staff—Complex Incidents; IS-0100.b, Introduction 

to the Incident Command System, ICS-100; 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 

ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate 

ACE: Credit Hours: 2 

ACE: Curriculum: Emergency Management and Public 

Administration 

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Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 2.8 

E0960 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Division/Group 

Supervisor Course 

The course will provide local- and state-level emergency responders with a robust understanding of the 

duties, responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective 

Division/Group Supervisor on an All-Hazards Incident 

Management Team (AHIMT). The course walks participants through general information, including an 

overview of the Operations Section and information on 

incident mobilization, initial situational awareness, and 

unit management. It also provides detailed instruction 

on responding to the incident and the command needs 

of the incident, and emphasizes the importance of Risk 

Management and safety considerations. 

Course Objective: Demonstrate the duties, responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective Division/Group 

Supervisor on an All-Hazards Incident Management 

Team while providing an overview of the Operations 

Section and information on incident mobilization, initial 

situation awareness, and unit management. Detailed 

instruction is provided on responding to the incident and the command needs of the incident, as well 

as emphasizing the important of risk management and 

safety considerations. 

Program Area(s): Incident Command System; Integrated 

Emergency Management 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS All-Hazards PositionSpecific 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. 

Required Prerequisites: E/G0300, ICS-30

E0963 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Planning Section 

Chief Train-the-Trainer 

0: Intermediate 

Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents; IS-0100.b, 

Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS-100; 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 

Recommended Prerequisite: G0400, ICS-400: Advanced Incident 

Command System for Command and General Staff—Complex Incidents 

ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate 

ACE: Credit Hours: 2 

ACE: Curriculum: Emergency Management and Public 

Administration 

Course Length: 3 days 

CEUs: 2.1 

E0962 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Planning Section 

Chief Course 

This course provides local- and state-level emergency 

responders with a robust understanding of the duties, 

responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective Planning 

Section Chief on an All-Hazards Incident Management 

Team (AHIMT). These responsibilities fall into two categories: 1) managing the planning cycle, and 2) tracking 

resources and incident status. Exercises, simulations, 

discussions, and a final exam enable participants to 

process and apply their new knowledge. 

Course Objective: Provide local- and state-level emergency responders with an understanding of the duties, 

responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective Planning 

Section Chief on an All-Hazards Incident Management 

Team. 

Program Area(s): Incident Command System; Integrated 

Emergency Management; Multi-Hazard Mitigation 

Planning; Planning; Universal Emergency Preparedness 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS All-Hazards PositionSpecific 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. 

Required Prerequisites: E/G0300, ICS-300: Intermediate 

Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents; G0400, ICS-400: 

Advanced Incident Command System for Command and General Staff— 

Complex Incidents; IS-0100.b, Introduction to the Incident Command 

System, ICS-100; 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 

ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate 

ACE: Credit Hours: 2 

ACE: Curriculum: Emergency Management and Public 

Administration 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 2.8 

This course provides local- and state-level emergency responders with a robust understanding of the 

duties, responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective Planning Section Chief (PSC) on an All-Hazards 

Incident Management Team (AHIMT). These responsibilities fall into two categories: PSC duties 1) managing 

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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. 

Course Objective: Prepare the participant to teach the 

All-Hazards Position-Specific Planning Section Chief course 

through the use of lecture, interactive discussion, guided 

exercises and activities, and practice student teaching. 

Program Area(s): Incident Command System; Integrated 

Emergency Management; Multi-Hazard Mitigation 

Planning; Planning 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS All-Hazards PositionSpecific Train-the-Trainer classes should be completed by 

personnel who have experience serving in Functional, 

Support, or Unit Leader positions on Type 3 AHIMTs, and 

who possess the necessary training and desire needed to 

teach the course. 

Required Prerequisites: E0962, NIMS ICS All-Hazards 

Planning Section Chief Course, must be completed prior to 

attending Train-the-Trainer; E/G0300, ICS-300: Intermediate 

Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents; G0400, ICS-400: 

Advanced Incident Command System for Command and General Staff— 

Complex Incidents; IS-0100.b, Introduction to the Incident Command 

System, ICS-100; 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. 

ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate 

E0965 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Resource Unit 

Leader Course 

ACE: Credit Hours: 2 

ACE: Curriculum: Emergency Management; Public 

Administration 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 2.8 

E0964 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Situation Unit 

Leader Course 

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 instructorled 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. 

Course Objective: Attendees will be able to establish 

the essential core competencies required for performing 

the duties of the Situation Unit Leader in an all-hazards 

incident. This course addresses all responsibilities appropriate to a Situation Unit Leader operating a local- or 

state-level All-Hazards Incident Management Team. This 

includes processing information and intelligence and 

developing displays. 

Program Area(s): Incident Command System; Integrated 

Emergency Management; Multi-Hazard Mitigation 

Planning; Planning 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS All-Hazards PositionSpecific 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. 

Required Prerequisites: E/G0300, ICS-300: Intermediate 

Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents; IS-0100.b, 

Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS-100; 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 

Recommended Prerequisite: G0400, ICS-400: Advanced 

Incident Command System for Command and General Staff—Complex 

Incidents 

ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate 

ACE: Credit Hours: 2 

ACE: Curriculum: Emergency Management or Public 

Administration 

Course Length: 5 days 

CEUs: 3.5 

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. 

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Course Objective: Prepare the participant for the duties, 

responsibilities, and capabilities of the All-Hazards 

Position-Specific Resources Unit Leader. 

Program Area(s): Incident Command System; Integrated 

Emergency Management; Multi-Hazard Mitigation 

Planning; Planning; Response and Recovery 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS All-Hazards PositionSpecific 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. 

Required Prerequisites: E/G0300, ICS-300: Intermediate 

Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents; IS-0100.b, 

Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS-100; 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 

Recommended Prerequisite: G0400, ICS-400: Advanced 

Incident Command System for Command and General Staff—Complex 

Incidents 

ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate 

ACE: Credit Hours: 2 

ACE: Curriculum: Emergency Management and Public 

Administration 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 2.8 

E0967 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Logistics Section 

Chief Course 

This course provides local- and state-level emergency 

responders with a robust understanding of the duties, 

responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective Logistics 

Section Chief on an All-Hazards Incident Management 

Team (AHIMT). These responsibilities fall into two categories: responding to the incident and effectively fulfilling 

the position responsibilities of a Logistics Section Chief 

on an AHIMT. Exercises, simulations, discussions, and a 

final exam enable participants to process and apply their 

new knowledge. 

Course Objective: Provide local- and state-level emergency responders with an understanding of the duties, 

responsibilities, and capabilities of a Logistics Section 

Chief on an All-Hazards Incident Management Team. 

Program Area(s): Incident Command System; 

Integrated Emergency Management; Planning; Public 

Works; Response and Recovery; Universal Emergency 

Preparedness 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS All-Hazards PositionSpecific 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. 

Required Prerequisites: E/G0300, ICS-300: Intermediate 

Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents; G0400, ICS-400: 

Advanced Incident Command System for Command and General Staff— 

Complex Incidents; IS-0100.b, Introduction to the Incident Command 

System, ICS-100; 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 

ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate 

ACE: Credit Hours: 2 

ACE: Curriculum: Emergency Management and Public 

Administration 

Course Length: 5 days 

CEUs: 3.5 

E0968 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Logistics Section 

Chief Train-the-Trainer 

This course provides local- and state-level emergency responders with a robust understanding of the 

duties, responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective Logistics Section Chief (LSC) on an All-Hazards 

Incident Management Team (AHIMT). These responsibilities fall into two categories: LSC duties 1) responding 

to the incident; and 2) effectively fulfilling the position 

responsibilities of an LSC on an AHIMT. Exercises, simulations, discussions, and a final exam enable participants 

to process and apply their new knowledge. 

Course Objective: Prepare the participant to teach the 

All-Hazards Position-Specific Logistics Section Chief 

course through the use of lecture, interactive discussion, guided exercises and activities, and practice student 

teaching. 

Program Area(s): Hurricane Preparedness; Incident 

Command System; Integrated Emergency Management; 

Multi-Hazard Mitigation Planning; Planning; Public 

Works 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS All-Hazards PositionSpecific Train-the-Trainer classes should be completed by 

personnel who have experience serving in Functional, 

Support, or Unit Leader positions on Type 3 AHIMTs, and 

who possess the necessary training and desire needed to 

teach the course. 

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Required Prerequisites: E0967, NIMS ICS All-Hazards Logistics 

Section Chief Course, must be completed prior to enrolling 

in Train-the-Trainer; E/G0300, ICS-300: Intermediate Incident 

Command System for Expanding Incidents; G0400, ICS-400: 

Advanced Incident Command System for Command and General Staff— 

Complex Incidents; IS-0100.b, Introduction to the Incident Command 

System, ICS-100; 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 

ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate 

ACE: Credit Hours: 2 

ACE: Curriculum: Emergency Managem

E0970 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Supply Unit 

Leader Course 

ent; Public 

Administration 

Course Length: 5 days 

CEUs: 3.5 

E0969 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Communications 

Unit Leader 

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 statelevel All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT). 

These responsibilities include the collection, processing, 

and dissemination as needed to facilitate Operations of 

Command, General Staff, and Unit Leaders within the 

confines of a Type 3 AHIMT. The course is an instructorled training that supports learning through discussion, 

lecture, and active participation in multiple exercises. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): Incident Command System; Integrated 

Emergency Management; Multi-Hazard Mitigation 

Planning; Planning; Response and Recovery; Universal 

Emergency Preparedness 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS All-Hazards PositionSpecific 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. 

Required Prerequisites: E/G0300, ICS-300: Intermediate 

Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents; IS-0100.b, 

Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS-100; 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 

Recommended Prerequisite: G0400, ICS-400: Advanced 

Incident Command System for Command and General Staff—Complex 

Incidents 

ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate 

ACE: Credit Hours: 2 

ACE: Curriculum: Emergency Management; Public 

Administration 

Course Length: 3 days 

CEUs: 2.1 

This course helps participants establish the essential core 

competencies required for performing the duties of the 

Supply Unit Leader (SPUL) in an all-hazards incident. 

By requiring participants to bring jurisdiction-specific 

information to the instruction, the course provides a 

realistic, hands-on approach to mastering the skills of an 

SPUL organized by the fundamental steps of the ordering 

process. Participants identify information required for 

ordering, as well as complete required forms and documentation related to ordering, and anticipate ordering and 

supply needs for the incident. In addition to the ordering 

process, the course discusses mobilization, setting up 

and managing the Supply Unit, and demobilization. 

Course Objective: Provide local- and state-level emergency responders the information required for 

performing the duties of the Supply Unit Leader in an 

All-Hazards Incident Management Team. 

Program Area(s): Incident Command System; Integrated 

Emergency Management; Planning; Public Works; 

Response and Recovery 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS All-Hazards PositionSpecific 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. 

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Required Prerequisites: E/G0300, ICS-300: Intermediate 

Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents; IS-0100.b, 

Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS-100; 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 

Recommended Prerequisite: G0400, ICS-400: Advanced 

Incident Command System for Command and General Staff—Complex 

Incidents 

ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate 

ACE: Credit Hours: 2 

ACE: Curriculum: Emergency Management and Public 

Administration 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 2.8 

E0971 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Facilities Unit 

Leader Course 

The course will help participants establish the essential 

core competencies required for performing the duties of 

the Facilities Unit Leader (FACL) in an all-hazards incident. 

The course walks participants through general information, including an overview of the Logistics Section 

and information on incident mobilization,

E0973 NIMS ICS All-Hazards 

Finance/Administration Course 

 initial situational awareness, and unit management. It also provides 

detailed instruction in setting up and maintaining incident facilities, including facilities infrastructure, services, 

layout, and security. Each unit contains a discussionbased exercise and there is a capstone tabletop exercise at 

the end of the course to give participants hands-on practice functioning as an FACL. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

•	Provide and maintain required facilities-related 

incident services. 

•	Establish the incident facilities infrastructure. 

•	Design and establish the layout of incident facilities. 

•	Describe the implementation and maintenance 

responsibilities of the FACL throughout the incident. 

•	Describe the role and responsibilities of the FACL in 

ensuring safety on the incident. 

•	Establish and manage the Facilities Unit. 

•	Manage and document the demobilization of 

resources responsible to the FACL. 

Program Area(s): Incident Command System; Integrated 

Emergency Management; Multi-Hazard Mitigation 

Planning; Planning; Response and Recovery 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS All-Hazards PositionSpecific 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. 

Required Prerequisites: E/G0300, ICS-300: Intermediate 

Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents; IS-0100.b, 

Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS-100; 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 

Recommended Prerequisite: G0400, ICS-400: Advanced 

Incident Command System for Command and General Staff—Complex 

Incidents 

ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate 

ACE: Credit Hours: 2 

ACE: Curriculum: Emergency Management; Public 

Administration 

Course Length: 5 days 

CEUs: 3.5 

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. 

Course Objective: Provide local- and state-level emergency responders with an understanding of the 

duties, responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective 

Finance/Administration Section Chief on an All-Hazards 

Incident Management Team. 

Program Area(s): Incident Command System; Integrated 

Emergency Management; Planning; Response and 

Recovery 

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Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS All-Hazards PositionSpecific 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. 

Required Prerequisites: E/G0300, ICS-300: Intermediate 

Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents; G0400, ICS-400: 

Advanced Incident Command System for Command and General Staff— 

Complex Incidents; IS-0100.b, Introduction to the Incident Command 

System, ICS-100; 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 

ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate 

ACE: Credit Hours: 1 

ACE: Curriculum: Emergency Management or Public 

Administration 

Course Length: 3 days 

CEUs: 2.1 

E0974 NIMS ICS All-Hazards 

Finance/Administration Train-the-Trainer 

This course provides local- and state-level emergency responders with a robust understanding of the 

duties, responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective 

Finance/Administration Section Chief on an All-Hazards 

Incident Management Team (AHIMT). These responsibilities fall into two categories: 1) managing the 

Finance/Administration Section personnel and 2) 

managing the finances and administrative responsibilities 

during an incident. Exercises, simulations, discussions, 

and a final exam enable participants to process and apply 

their new knowledge. 

Course Objective: Prepare the participant to teach the 

All-Hazards Position-Specific Finance/Administration 

Section Chief Leader course through the use of lecture, 

interactive discussion, guided exercises and activities, 

and practice student teaching. 

Program Area(s): Incident Command System; Integrated 

Emergency Management; Planning; Universal Emergency 

Preparedness 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS All-Hazards PositionSpecific Train-the-Trainer classes should be completed by 

personnel who have experience serving in Functional, 

Support, or Unit Leader positions on Type 3 AHIMTs, and 

who possess the necessary training and desire needed to 

teach the course. 

Required Prerequisites: E0973, NIMS ICS All-Hazards 

Finance/Administration Course, must be completed prior 

to enrolling in Train-the-Trainer. E/G0300, ICS-300: 

Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents; 

G0400, ICS-400: Advanced Incident Command System for Command 

and General Staff—Complex Incidents; IS-0100.b, Introduction 

to the Incident Command System, ICS-100; 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. 

ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate 

ACE: Credit Hours: 2 

ACE: Curriculum: Emergency Management; Public 

Administration 

Course Length: 3 days 

CEUs: 2.1 

E0975 NIMS ICS All-Hazards 

Finance/Administration Unit Leader Course 

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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Teach the participant 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. 

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Program Area(s): Incident Command System; Integrated 

Emergency Management; Public Assistance–State; FEMA 

Financial Management 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS All-Hazards PositionSpecific 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. 

Required Prerequisites: E/G0300, ICS-300: Intermediate 

Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents; IS-0100.b, 

Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS-100; 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 

Recommended Prerequisite: G0400, ICS-400: Advanced 

Incident Command System for Command and General Staff—Complex 

Incidents 

ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate 

ACE: Credit Hours: 2 

ACE: Curriculum: Emergency Management; Public 

Administration 

Course Length: 3 days 

CEUs: 2.1 

E0978 NIMS ICS All-Hazards PositionSpecific: Situation Unit Leader Train-theTrainer 

This course helps attendees establish the essential core 


competencies required for performing the duties of the 


Situation Unit Leader (SITL) during an all-hazards incident. This course addresses all responsibilities appropriate 


to an SITL operating in a local- or state-level All-Hazards 


Incident Management Team (AHIMT). These responsibilities include processing information and intelligence 


and developing displays. The course is an instructor-


led training that supports learning through discussion, 


lecture, and active participation in multiple exercises. By 


requiring attendees to bring a Situation Unit Leader Kit 


to the instruction, the course provides a realistic, hands-


on approach to mastering the skills of an SITL.
 

Course Objective: Prepare the participant to teach the 


Situation Unit Leader course through the use of lecture, 


interactive discussion, guided exercises and activities,
 

and practice student teaching.
 

Program Area(s): Incident Command System; Integrated
 

Emergency Management; Multi-Hazard Mitigation
 

Planning; Planning; Response and Recovery; Universal 

Emergency Preparedness 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS All-Hazards PositionSpecific Train-the-Trainer classes should be completed by 

personnel who have experience serving in Functional, 

Support, or Unit Leader positions on Type 3 AHIMTs, and 

who possess the necessary training and desire needed to 

teach the course. 

Required Prerequisites: E0964, NIMS ICS All-Hazards 

Situation Unit Leader Course, must be completed prior to 

enrolling in Train-the-Trainer; E/G0300, ICS-300: 

Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents; 

G0400, ICS-400: Advanced Incident Command System for Command 

and General Staff—Complex Incidents; IS-0100.b, Introduction 

to the Incident Command System, ICS-100; 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 

ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate 

ACE: Credit Hours: 2 

ACE: Curriculum: Emergency Management; Public 

Administration 

Course Length: 5 days 

CEUs: 3.5 

E0979 Security Orientation 

This is an introductory course designed to acclimate 

newly hired FEMA Security Specialists to the responsibilities of their position within a Joint Field Office. Topics 

include workplace violence, identity theft, video surveillance systems, security operations, security assessments, 

reports and plans, physical and personnel security, and 

an overview on the security identification badging and 

electronic fingerprinting systems. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Identify the OCSO vision and mission. 

•	Identify Interagency Security Committee Standardized 

Risk Assessments. 

•	Conduct facility security risk assessments. 

•	Identify mitigation strategies for security issues. 

•	Discuss administrative procedures needed to manage 

the Disaster Security Office. 

•	Develop post orders and identify techniques to 

manage Contract Protective Security Officers. 

•	Describe responsibilities associated with managing 

Federal funds. 

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•	Identify security awareness programs. 

•	Explain demobilization procedures. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Security 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: Newly hired FEMA Security 

Specialists. All nominations will be submitted through 

the National Security Cadre Manager. 

Required Prerequisite: Member of the Security Cadre 

Course Length: 5 days 

CEUs: 3.4 

E0980 Security Recertification Training 

This is a high-level course designed specifically for FEMA 

Security Managers who will be trained on a yearly basis 

on updated policies and procedures regarding Badging, 

Fingerprinting, Credentialing, Automated External 

Defibrillation/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/First 

Aid/Blood Borne Pathogen, Agency Technical 

Representation, and any other certifications for which 

they are currently responsible. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Identify changes and policies and procedures 

regarding badging, fingerprinting, and credentialing. 

•	 Successfully complete the HSPD-12 badging 

requirements. 

•	 Successfully complete fingerprinting requirements. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Security 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: Security Managers who belong to the 

FEMA Security Cadre. All nominations will be submitted 

through the National Security Cadre Manager. 

Recommended Prerequisite: E0979, Security Orientation 

Course Length: 5 days 

CEUs: 3.4 

E0981 Advanced Disaster Safety Officer 

This course is mandatory for all safety professionals 

within the FEMA Safety Cadre. This course meets the 

Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements for what a Safety Officer must know, what to look 

for, and how to look for it. Completion of this course 

is required for credentialing in accordance with the 

National Safety Cadre. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Describe the roles and responsibilities of the Disaster 

Safety Officer. 

•	List the types of safety and health hazards present 

during a disaster operation. 

•	Identify and explain how to complete required forms 

and reports. 

•	Explain how to obtain equipment and other 

resources. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Safety 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: Offered to FEMA Disaster Safety 

Officers by Safety, Health and Medical Readiness Division. 

All nominations will be submitted through the National 

Safety Cadre Manager. 

Required Prerequisite: Member of the Safety Cadre 

Course Length: 5 days 

CEUs: 3.1 

E0982 HSPD-12 Orientation 

This course provides hands-on training and certification 

in HSPD-12 issuance and completions. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Conduct a deployment and set up an HSPD-12 kit. 

•	Issue an HSOD-12 CAC card to FEMA employees. 

•	Conduct required maintenance to the HSPD-12 

machine. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Security 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: Personnel assigned to the Security 

Cadre. 

Required Prerequisite: Security Manager 

Course Length: 5 days 

CEUs: 3.5 

E0984 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Task Force/Strike 

Team Leader 

The course will provide local- and state-level emergency responders with a robust understanding of the 

duties, responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective Task Force/Strike Team Leader on an All-Hazards 

Incident Management Team (AHIMT). The course walks 

participants through general information, including an 

overview of the Operations Section and information on 

incident mobilization, initial situational awareness, and 

unit management. It also provides detailed instruction 

on responding to the incident and the command needs 

of the incident, as well as emphasizing the importance of 

Risk Management and safety considerations. 

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Course Objective: Upon completion of this course, participants will demonstrate, through exercises and a final 

exam, the capability to perform the duties and responsibilities of an effective Strike Team/Task Force Leader. 

Program Area(s): Incident Command System; Integrated 

Emergency Management; Response and Recovery; FEMA 

Operations–Federal; FEMA Operations–Other Federal 

Agencies 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS All-Hazards PositionSpecific 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. 

Required Prerequisites: E/G0300, ICS-300: Intermediate 

Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents; IS-0100.b, 

Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS-100; 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 

Recommended Prerequisite: G0400, ICS-400: Advanced 

Incident Command System for Command and General Staff—Complex 

Incidents 

ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate 

ACE: Credit Hours: 1 

ACE: Curriculum: Emergency Management; Public 

Administration 

Course Length: 3 days 

CEUs: 2.1 

E0986 Air Support Group Supervisor 

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). 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): Incident Command System; Integrated 

Emergency Management; Response and Recovery; FEMA 

Operations–Federal; FEMA Operations–Other Federal 

Agencies 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS All-Hazards PositionSpecific 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. 

Required Prerequisites: E/G0300, ICS-300: Intermediate 

Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents; IS-0100.b, 

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

Incident Command System for Single Resources and Initial Action 

Incidents; IS-0700.a, National Incident Management System, 

An Introduction; IS-0800.b, National Response Framework, An 

Introduction; G0400, ICS-400: Advanced Incident Command System 

for Command and General Staff—Complex Incidents; and E0987, 

NIMS ICS All-Hazards Introduction to Air Operations. 

Course Length: 3 days 

CEUs: 2.1 

E0987 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Introduction to 

Air Operations 

This course is intended to familiarize participants with 

the basic concepts of air operations as associated with 

deployment through Incident Management Teams 

(IMTs). 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): Incident Command System; Integrated 

Emergency Management; Multi-Hazard Mitigation 

Planning 

Delivery Location: NETC; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: This course is intended for 

personnel who are members of Type 3 or 4 All-Hazards 

Incident Management Teams, or those who are seeking 

credentials/certification in those positions. 

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Required Prerequisites: E/G0300, ICS-300: Intermediate 

Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents; IS-0100.b, 

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

Incident Command System for Single Resources and Initial Action 

Incidents; IS-0700.a, National Incident Management System, 

An Introduction; IS-0800.b, National Response Framework, An 

Introduction; and G0400, ICS-400: Advanced Incident Command 

System for Command and General Staff—Complex Incidents. 

ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate 

Course Length: 2 days (16 hours) 

CEUs: 1.4 

State/Local/Tribal FieldDelivered Courses 

G0108 Community Mass Care and Emergency 

Assistance 

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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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 utilize resources and providers to 

meet MC/EA requirements in their community. 

Program Area(s): Response and Recovery 

Delivery Location: State Delivered 

Selection Criteria: This course is intended for MC 

coordinators, management staff, Non-Governmental 

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 Length: 3 days 

G0131 Exercise Evaluation and Improvement 

Planning 

For an Emergency Management or security system to be 

effective, it is critical that personnel, plans, procedures, 

facilities, and equipment be exercised and tested on a 

regular basis. No amount of exercising will be constructive unless each exercise is followed by a structured 

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evaluation that enables the jurisdiction or organization 

to identify strengths, weaknesses, gaps, and disconnects, 

and related corrective actions that need to be taken to 

ensure improved capability. This course focuses on a 

systematic exercise and improvement planning program 

as the primary means by which Federal, state, local, 

tribal, territorial, and other organizations’ managers can: 

•	Validate the effectiveness of their Emergency and 

Security Management programs. 

•	Determine whether program changes are being 

appropriately implemented. 

•	Evaluate Preparedness capabilities to prevent, prepare, 

and respond to hazard incidents of all sizes. 

•	Identify corrective actions that require additional 

emphasis or improvement (such as planning, 

training, equipment, facilities, or personnel). 

•	Generate data on exercises that can support a 

nationwide view of capabilities. 

Course Objective: This course takes all angles of the 

exercise program apart to be studied and then debated 

for all of the participants to discuss, not only how to fix 

the exercise program presented to them, but all exercises they are currently working on and those that will 

be worked on in the future. 

Program Area(s): Master Exercise Practitioner 

Program; Hurricane Preparedness; Incident Command 

System; Integrated Emergency Management; 

Planning; Preparedness for Schools/Children/Higher 

Education/Houses of Worship; Public Works; 

Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program; Response 

and Recovery; Terrorism; Tribal; Universal Emergency 

Preparedness; Voluntary Organizations 

Delivery Location: State Delivered 

Selection Criteria: Emergency management and homeland security professionals requiring knowledge in 

exercise evaluation. 

Course Length: 2 days 

G0191 Emergency Operations Center/Incident 

Command System Interface 

This course will enable the participants to develop an 

effective interface between Incident Command and 

the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) by applying 

Incident Command System (ICS) principles. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Define the course goals and objectives. 

•	Describe ICS principles. 

•	Using scenarios, analyze the ICS and EOC systems 

and identify potential interface issues. 

•	Describe Multi-Agency Coordination/EOC principles. 

•	Identify the authorities, responsibilities, interests, 

needs, and assets of ICS and EOC during emergency 

operations. 

•	Apply ICS/EOC interface concepts in a classroom 

activity situation. 

•	Begin developing an ICS/EOC interface action plan 

for your community. 

Program Area(s): Advanced Professional Series; Citizen 

Preparedness; Incident Command System; Universal 

Emergency Preparedness 

Delivery Location: State Delivered 

Selection Criteria: This course works best when delivered to ICS and EOC personnel from the same community. 

The course provides an opportunity for participants to 

begin developing an ICS/EOC interface for their community. The course reviews ICS and EOC responsibilities and 

functions and depends heavily on exercises and group 

discussions to formulate the interface. 

Selection Criteria: Participants should be teams made 

up of a community’s ICS and EOC personnel. 

Recommended Prerequisites: 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/or EOC 

Management courses 

Course Length: 1 day 

G0194 Advanced Floodplain Management 

Concepts I 

This advanced floodplain management course is a 

dynamic and interactive instruction that covers the 

following four topics in detail: 

•	National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Floodplain 

Rules and Regulations in Depth (1 day). 

•	Letter of Map Change (LOMC)–Procedures for 

Applying and Floodplain Management Implications (1 

day). 

•	Roles and Responsibilities of the Local Floodplain 

Manager (1 day). 

•	Preparing for Post-Disaster Responsibilities (1 day). 

Each topic is designed to be discussed and reviewed in 

greater detail than the basic course. Developed and reallife scenarios will be examined and exercises will be 

conducted in each section to make sure participants not 

only understand the rules and regulations but also why 

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they are in place and how to apply them in the particular 

topic areas. This course is exercise rich and participants 

can expect to be engaged throughout the course. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Explain the importance of coordination fo

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Responsibilities 

r 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. 

•	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. 

•	Explain the basic purpose and procedures of Letters 

of Map Change (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. 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): Floodplain Management 

Delivery Location: State Delivered 

Selection Criteria: State and Local Floodplain 

Management staff. 

Course Length: 4 days 

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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): Floodplain Management 

Delivery Location: State Delivered 

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 Length: 1 day 

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G0194.2 National Flood Insurance Program 

Rules and Regulations in Depth 

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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): Floodplain Management 

Delivery Location: State Delivered 

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 Length: 1 day 

G0194.3 Letters of Map Change 

This course is designed to familiarize participants with 

the Letter of Map Change (LOMC) process and forms and 

actions necessary to get Letters of Map Change 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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Explain the basic purpose and procedures of Letters 

of Map Change (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. 

Program Area(s): Floodplain Management 

Delivery Location: State Delivered 

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 Length: 1 day 

G0194.4 Preparing for Post-Disaster 

Responsibilities 

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 PostDisaster 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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): Floodplain Management 

Delivery Location: State Delivered 

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 Length: 1 day 

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G0251 WEM Amateur Radio Resources 

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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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 RACES 

organization. 

•	Determine a strategy for coordinating with amateur 

radio resources in the community. 

Program Area(s): Advanced Professional Series; Citizen 

Preparedness; Voluntary Organizations 

Delivery Location: State Delivered 

Selection Criteria: State and local Elected Officials, 

Emergency Managers, and other public officials; Amateur 

Radio operators. 

Recommended 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 

Course Length: 1⁄2 day 

G0265 Instructional Delivery Skills 

The purpose of this 2-day course is to prepare participants 

to assist with state-delivered Emergency Management 

training. It provides a foundation from which participants can develop or enhance their instructional delivery 

skills within a classroom setting. This course is not 

designed to teach how to design training. Rather, the 

focus of this course is how to present an existing lesson 

plan or training materials. 

Course Objectives: 

•	List the qualities of effective performance-based 

training. 

•	Describe the fundamental principles of adult learning. 

•	Identify the preparation steps for conducting a 

training session. 

•	Describe the quality of effective presenters. 

•	Distinguish between presentation and facilitation. 

•	Describe how interpersonal skills are applied in a 

training setting. 

•	Identify the techniques used to manage classroom 

interactions. 

•	Describe how to assess training and make continuous 

improvements. 

•	Demonstrate the ability to present a lesson plan. 

Program Area(s): Level II Master Continuity Practitioner 

Program 

Delivery Location: State Delivered 

Selection Criteria: Members of state and local Emergency 

Management disciplines. Recommended for members of 

Federal, state, tribal, and local Emergency Management 

disciplines who assist in the teaching of FEMA- or statedeveloped classroom training. 

Required Prerequisites: Must have responsibility for 

teaching a portion of a FEMA- or state-developed course; 

and completion of IS-0265, Basic Instructional Skills 

Course Length: 2 days 

G0270.3 Expedient Flood Training 

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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

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•	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 work force for flood 

control operations. 

Program Area(s): Citizen Preparedness; Voluntary 

Organizations 

Delivery Location: State Delivered 

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 Length: 3⁄4 hour 

G0271 Hazardous Weather and Flooding 

Preparedness 

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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): Advanced Professional Series; 

Voluntary Organizations 

Delivery Location: State Delivered 

Selection Criteria: The primary 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. 

Recommended Prerequisite: IS-0271.a, Anticipating 

Hazardous Weather and Community Risk, 2nd Edition 

Course Length: 21⁄2 days 

G0272 Warning Coordination 

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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

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•	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. 

Program Area(s): Advanced Professional Series; Citizen 

Preparedness; Voluntary Organizations 

Delivery Location: State Delivered 

Selection Criteria: Intended for local Em

G0279 Retrofitting Flood-Prone Residential 

Buildings 

ergency 

Managers 

Course Length: 11⁄2 days 

G0277 Residential Coastal Construction 

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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): Building Science; Floodplain 

Management; Hurricane Preparedness; Multi-Hazard 

Mitigation Planning; FEMA Mitigation 

Delivery Location: State Delivered 

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. 

Recommended Prerequisite: Participants should 

complete IS-0279, Engineering Principles and Practices for Retrofitting 

Flood-Prone Residential Structures. Taking IS-0279 should also 

help potential participants establish whether they have 

the necessary level of building science knowledge. 

Course Length: 2 days 

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

officials in retrofitting existing 1- to 4-family residential 

structures situated in flood-prone areas. The retrofitting 

measures presented are creative, practical, compliant 

with applicable floodplain regulations, and satisfactory 

to most homeowners. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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 

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- 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-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. 

Program Area(s): Building Science; Floodplain 

Management; Planning 

Delivery Location: State Delivered 

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. 

Recommended Prerequisites: 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 courses. 

Course Length: 2 days 

G0282 Advanced Floodplain Management 

Concepts II 

This advanced floodplain management course is a 

dynamic and interactive instruction that covers the 

following four topics in detail: 

•	Placement of Manufactured Homes and Recreational 

Vehicles in the Floodplain (1 day). 

•	NFIP Flood Insurance Principles for the Floodplain 

Manager (1 day). 

•	Higher Standards in Floodplain Management (1 day). 

•	Hydrology and Hydraulics for the FPM (1 day). 

Each topic is designed to be discussed and reviewed in 

greater detail than the basic course. Developed and reallife scenarios will be examined and exercises will be 

conducted in each section to make sure participants not 

only understand the rules and regulations but also why 

they are in place and how to apply them in the particular 

topic areas. This course is exercise rich and participants 

can expect to be engaged throughout the course. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

•	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 CRS credits. 

•	Recommend/implement measures to reduce damages 

to recreational vehicles, park models, and modular 

homes. 

•	Explain insurance consequences of manufactured 

home placement. 

•	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. 

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•	Describe the properties of water and the concept of a 

watershed. 

•	Explain the basis for hydrology and hydraulics (H&H) 

methods and studies. 

•	Explain how H&H data and methods are used to 

develop a Flood Insurance Study. 

•	Identify when to involve an H&H expert in floodplain 

management decisions. 

•	Provide tools to explain H&H consequences of 

development to elected officials. 

Program Area(s): Floodplain Management 

Delivery Location: State Delivered 

Selection Criteria: This course is designed for floodplain 

managers with at least 2 years of floodplain management experience or who have the Certified Floodplain 

Manager (CFM) credential. 

Course Length: 1 day 

G0282.1 Higher Standards in Floodplain 

Management 

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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Advocate for higher standards through outreach. 

•	Explain how floodplains affect the enviro

G0282.3 National Flood Insurance Program 

Flood Insurance Principles 

nment. 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): Floodplain Management 

Delivery Location: State Delivered 

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 Length: 1 day 

G0282.2 Manufactured Homes and the 

National Flood Insurance Program 

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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): Floodplain Management 

Delivery Location: State Delivered 

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 Length: 1 day 

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. 

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Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): Floodplain Management 

Delivery Location: State Delivered 

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 Length: 1 day 

G0282.4 Hydrology and Hydraulics Concepts 

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 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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Describe the properties of water and the concept of a 

watershed. 

•	Explain the basis for hydrology and hydraulics (H&H) 

methods and studies. 

•	Explain how H&H data and methods are used to 

develop a Flood Insurance Study. 

•	Identify when to involve an H&H expert in floodplain 

management decisions. 

•	Provide tools to explain H&H consequences of 

development to elected officials. 

Program Area(s): Floodplain Management 

Delivery Location: State Delivered 

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 Length: 1 day 

G0284 Advanced Floodplain Management 

Concepts III 

This advanced floodplain management course is a 

dynamic and interactive instruction that covers the 

following five topics in detail: 

•	Floodway Standards (1 day). 

•	Disconnects Between NFIP Regulations and Insurance 

(1 day). 

•	Common Noncompliance Issues (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 reallife scenarios will be examined and exercises will be 

conducted in each section to make sure participants not 

only understand the rules and regulations but also why 

they are in place and how to apply them in the particular 

topic areas. This course is exercise rich and participants 

can expect to be engaged throughout the course. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

•	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. 

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•	Describe other compliance factors affecting insurance 

rates. 

•	Identify resources for outreach and updates. 

•	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. 

•	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. 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): Floodplain Management 

Delivery Location: State Delivered 

Selection Criteria: Certified Floodplain Managers (CFM) 

or community officials with 2 years of full-time floodplain management experience. Federal, state, tribal, and 

local officials will take precedence. 

Course Length: 4 days 

G0284.1 Floodway Standards 

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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): Floodplain Management 

Delivery Location: State Delivered 

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 Length: 1 day 

G0284.2 Disconnects Between the National 

Flood Insurance Program Regulations and 

Insurance 

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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): Floodplain Management 

Delivery Location: State Delivered 

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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 Length: 1 day 

G0284.3 Common Noncompliance Issues 

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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): Floodplain Management 

Delivery Location: State Delivered 

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 Length: 1⁄2 day 

G0284.4 Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps 

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 and backup 

data, and other topics will be discussed and reviewed. 

Interactive exercises and in-depth discussions will aid 

participants in learning this information. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): Floodplain Management 

Delivery Location: State Delivered 

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 Length: 1⁄2 day 

G0284.5 Substantial Improvement/Substantial 

Damage 

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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): Floodplain Management 

Delivery Location: State Delivered 

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 Length: 1 day 

G0288 Local Volunteer and Donations 

Management 

This training will support local governments and their 

Emergency Management partners in preparing for, 

responding to, and recovering from disaster events at 

the local level. The course is designed to strengthen the 

abilities of local jurisdictions to successfully prepare for 

and handle volunteer and donations management issues 

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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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Identify how to manage effectively 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 manage 

successfully information on unaffiliated volunteers 

and unsolicited goods. 

•	Relate volunteer and donations management program 

responsibilities to the planning components of the 

annex. 

Program Area(s): Advanced Professional Series; 

Integrated Emergency Management; Planning; Response 

and Recovery; Voluntary Organizations 

Delivery Location: State Delivered 

Selection Criteria: This course is designed for local-level 

staffs to include: 

•	Local Volunteer/Donations Coordinator 

•	Coordinator’s Alternate 

•	Leading stakeholders of voluntary organizations 

•	 State/local Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster 

Chair or Designee 

•	Public Information Officer or Liaison 

•	Program Functional Leads 

•	Government-Private Sector Liaison 

Required Prerequisites: IS-0288, The Role of Voluntary 

Organizations in Emergency Management; IS-0700.a, National 

Incident Management System, An Introduction; and IS-0100.b, 

Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS-100 

Course Length: 11⁄2 days 

G0289 Public Information Officer Awareness 

Training 

Emergency Public Information Officers (PIOs) are 

responsible for ensuring that the affected public receives 

accurate and timely information during an emergency. 

Armed with good information, people are better able 

to make good decisions and, by so doing, contribute to 

the overall response goal of saving lives and protecting 

property. Some PIOs tasked with planning for, developing, and disseminating emergency public information 

at the state, tribal, and local levels bear this considerable 

responsibility concurrently with other job assignments. 

Others may have had limited prior experience or 

training in public information techniques. These PIOs, 

especially, must be provided with the opportunity to 

learn and practice the skills they will use on the job. 

G0289, Public Information Officer Awareness Training, is designed 

to acquaint participants with the concepts underlying 

the PIO role. Taken alone, this course can provide a basic 

understanding of the PIO function for those new to the 

position. Additionally, this training is a prerequisite and 

foundation for more advanced training that takes participants from the Awareness level to the Mastery level in 

their public information careers. 

This course will orient the participants to the public 

information function and the role of the PIO in the 

Public Safety/Emergency Management environment. 

Additionally, this training will prepare participants for 

subsequent training to further develop their PIO skills. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Define emergency public information and the Public 

Information Officer (PIO) function. 

•	Describe how written products are used to support 

public information activities. 

•	Describe how the PIO can work effectively with 

the news media to communicate emergency public 

information. 

•	Apply basic PIO skills to public awareness campaigns. 

Program Area(s): External Affairs–State/Local/Federal 

Delivery Location: State Delivered 

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 state, local, or tribal level of government. A 

secondary audience for this training includes individuals 

who would benefit from a general understanding of the 

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emergency public information function. This audience 

would include elected and other officials with responsibilities that would necessitate their working with PIOs or 

the news media during an emergency incident. 

Course Length: 1 day 

G0290 Basic Public Information Officers 

Course 

This 2-day classroom course is an updated, shortened, 

and revised version of the previous course. The revised 

course: 

•	Emphasizes skills development; 

•	Addresses the impact of technology on emergency 

public information; and 

•	Offers options that allow the states to tailor the 

instructional methodology to suit their needs while 

consistently meeting the course learning objectives. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Demonstrate how to communicate emergency public 

information effectively in writing to the public 

through the news media. 

•	Describe actions the PIO can take to prepare for and 

conduct an effective interview with the news media. 

•	Demonstrate the ability to answer questions 

effectively during an on-camera interview. 

•	Describe how to effectively perform the 

responsibilities of the PIO at the scene of an incident. 

•	Describe the JIS/JIC concepts as they apply to 

the public information function in an expanding 

incident. 

•	Participate in a panel discussion with members of the 

news media. 

Program Area(s): External Affairs–State/Local/Federal 

Delivery Location: State Delivered 

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 

state, local, or tribal level of government. 

Recommended Prerequisite: G0289, Public Information 

Officer Awareness Training, or IS-0029, Public Information Officer 

Awareness 

Course Length: 2 days 

G0291 Joint Information System/Center 

Planning for Tribal, State, and Local Public 

Information Officers 

This course will build on the solo PIO competencies 

gained in G0290, Basic Public Information Officers Course, 

applying those skills in an expanding incident where 

coordination is enhanced through activation of a Joint 

Information System (JIS) and establishment of a Joint 

Information Center (JIC). This training will equip PIOs 

with the skills needed to establish and operate in a JIS/ 

JIC. Participants will also gain a working knowledge of 

operational practices for performing PIO duties within 

the NIMS Multi-Agency Coordination System. The course 

will demonstrate how JIC concepts are applied in a flexible and scalable manner at the local level. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Describe the JIS approach to managing information. 

•	Assess current management practices and capabilities 

to organize and lead a local JIC. 

•	Identify organizational structures and resources 

to facilitate operations with state and Federal JIC 

partners. 

•	Given a scenario, organize and operate a JIC. 

Program Area(s): External Affairs–State/Local/Federal 

Delivery Location: State Delivered 

Selection Criteria: The primary audience for this training 

is individuals who have public information responsibilities as their main job or as an auxiliary function 

primarily at state, local, or tribal levels of government. 

Recommended Prerequisites: This training is designed 

on the assumption that participants will have completed 

the following courses: 

•	G0289, Public Information Officer Awareness Training. This is 

Awareness-level training suitable for new PIOs taken 

alone or before G0290, Basic Public Information Officers 

Course, or for elected or other officials who want an 

overview of emergency public information. The 

content will be delivered as a 1-day classroom course. 

•	G0290, Basic Public Information Officers Course. This 2-day 

classroom course places an emphasis on skills 

development and the impact of technology on 

emergency public information. 

Course Length: 1 day 

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G0300 ICS-300: Intermediate Incident 

Command System for Expanding Incidents 

This course provides training on and resources for 

personnel who require advanced application of the 

Incident Command System (ICS). This course expands 

upon information covered in the ICS-100 and ICS-200 

courses. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): Incident Command System 

Delivery Location: State Delivered 

Selection Criteria: Individuals who may assume a supervisory role in expanding incidents or Type 3 incidents. 

Note: During a Type 3 incident, some or all of the Command and 

General Staff positions may be activated, as well as Division/Group 

Supervisor and/or Unit Leader level positions. These incidents may extend 

into multiple Operational Periods. 

Required Prerequisites: IS-0100.b, Introduction to the Incident 

Command System, ICS-100; 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 

Recommended Prerequisites: Experience using 

concepts and principles from ICS-100 and ICS-200 in a 

response or exercise 

Course Length: 3 days 

G0311 Hazardous Materials Contingency 

Planning 

This course is for Emergency Management personnel 

responsible for hazardous materials planning and coordination. It covers emergencies including transportation, 

use, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials, and 

episodic releases of air-toxic chemicals from fixed-site 

facilities. Emphasis is placed on interagency cooperation 

and the identification of technical assistance that is available. Topics include Federal, state, and local mechanisms 

to assist in Planning and Response, tactical requirements, 

hazardous materials characteristics, and regulatory 

compliance. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Recall information from the Web-based training. 

•	Describe the importance of a Threat and Hazard 

Identification and Risk Assessment. 

•	Identify potential hazards in their community. 

•	Assess local capabilities against specific hazardous 

materials-related critical tasks. 

Program Area(s): Advanced Professional Series; Citizen 

Preparedness; Voluntary Organizations 

Delivery Location: State Delivered 

Selection Criteria: All officials responsible for public 

policy and strategic planning; members of a Local 

Emergency Planning Committee; and first responders. 

Required Prerequisite: IS-0056, Hazardous Materials 

Contingency Planning 

Recommended Prerequisites: 

•	IS-0235.c, Emergency Planning 

•	IS-0100.b, Introduction to the Incident Command System, 

ICS-100 

•	IS-0200.b, Incident Command System for Single Resources and 

Initial Action Incidents 

•	IS-2001, Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment 

Course Length: 1 day 

G0318 Mitigation Planning for Local 

Governments 

This course provides plan developers with the information necessary to prepare and implement a local Hazard 

Mitigation Plan. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): Advanced Professional Series; MultiHazard Mitigation Planning; Planning 

Delivery Location: State Delivered 

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Selection Criteria: Local government officials, state officials, and others who are involved in the development of 

a local Mitigation Plan. 

Course Length: 2 days 

G0358 Evacuation and Re-Entry Planning 

Course 

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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Describe types of situations that necessitate 

evacuation. 

•	Describe the types of modeling tools for evacuation 

planning. 

Program Area(s): Advanced Professional Series; Citizen 

Preparedness 

Delivery Location: State Delivered 

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 Length: 2 days 

G0361 Flood Fight Operations 

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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	 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. 

Program Area(s): Advanced Professional Series; 

Floodplain Management; Planning; Tribal 

Delivery Location: State Delivered 

Selection Criteria: Federal, state, local, and tribal officials responsible for planning, preparing, and managing 

response to floods. 

Note: 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 wall. If participants will be asked to 

fill and place sandbags, they should be told to bring appropriate clothing. 

Course Length: 21⁄2 days 

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G0364 Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for 

Schools 

This course provides schools with the knowledge, 

skills, and tools needed to refine or develop an allhazards school Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) and 

to identify how to train and exercise the school EOP. 

This 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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Refine or develop a school EOP.
 

•	Identify how to train and exercise the school EOP.
 

Program Area(s): Citizen Preparedness; Planning
 

Delivery Location: State Delivered
 

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.
 

Required Prerequisite: School EOP
 

Recommended Prerequisites: Completion of 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 

Course Length: 11⁄2 days 

G0365 WEM: Partnerships for Creating and 

Maintaining Spotter Groups 

This workshop emphasizes the valuable service that 

Spotter Groups provide to protect lives during hazardous 

weather and flooding. This activity is intended to promote 

the creation and enhancement of Spotter Groups across 

the country. It includes a wide variety of tools and 

approaches to help make Spotter Groups a key part of 

effective community warning systems. This workshop 

should be delivered jointly by Emergency Management 

and National Weather Service (NWS) staff. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Describe the importance of spotters as an integral 

part of emergency management. 

•	Explain the need for spotters to complement NWS 

technology. 

•	List factors leading to the success of a local spotter 

program. 

•	Describe advantages and disadvantages of several 

different ways that spotter groups could be 

organized. 

•	Explain specific actions that can be taken to increase 

an emergency manager’s involvement in operating a 

spotter group. 

•	List operational considerations for spotter group 

planning. 

•	Explain methods for recruiting potential spotters. 

•	List best practices for conducting the first group 

meeting for new spotters. 

•	Describe the training that should be provided for 

each local group. 

•	List methods for maintaining interest among 

members of a spotter group. 

•	Formulate ideas for creating or improving spotter 

groups in the local community. 

Program Area(s): Advanced Professional Series; Citizen 

Preparedness; Voluntary Organizations 

Delivery Location: State Delivered 

Selection Criteria: State and local Emergency Managers 

and NWS staff. 

Course Length: 5 hours 

G0366 Planning for the Needs of Children in 

Disasters 

This course enables participants to improve their 

community’s 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. 

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Course Objectives: 

•	Articulate the importance of providing for the needs 

of children in disasters in their community’s current 

emergency operations plan (EOP). 

•	Explain what is required to keep children safe in 

emergencies and why those needs are unique. 

•	Explain the assumptions concepts 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. 

Program Area(s): Advanced Professional Series; Citizen 

Preparedness; Multi-Hazard Mitigation Planning; 

Response and Recovery; Voluntary Organizations 

Delivery Location: State Delivered 

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. 

Course Length: 5 hours 

G0367 Emergency Planning for Campus 

Executives 

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 Objective: Provide executives of IHEs with 

insights into multi-hazard emergency planning and their 

role in protecting lives, property, and operations. 

Program Area(s): Planning 

Delivery Location: State Delivered 

Selection Criteria: Presidents, Vice Presidents, Provosts, 

Chancellors, Deans, and other leadership positions at 

institutions of higher education. 

Recommended Prerequisite: IS-0100.HE, Introduction to 

the Incident Command System (ICS-100) for Higher Education 

Course Length: 2 hours 

G0386 Mass Fatalities Incident Response 

Course 

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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

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•	Identify the requirements to ensure that the 

psychological needs of morgue personnel are 

addressed. 

•	Recognize the importance of Critical Incident 

Stress Debriefings for responders 

G0400 ICS-400: Advanced Incident Command 

System for Command and General Staff— 

Complex Incidents 

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. 

Program Area(s): Response and Recovery 

Delivery Location: State Delivered 

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 Length: 2 days 

G0393 Mitigation for Emergency Managers 

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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): Advanced Professional Series; MultiHazard Mitigation Planning 

Delivery Location: State Delivered 

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. 

Recommended Prerequisite: Completion of IS-0393.a, 

Introduction to Hazard Mitigation, prior to enrollment 

Course Length: 3 days 

This course provides training on and resources for 

personnel who require advanced application of the 

Incident Command System (ICS). This course expands 

upon information covered in the ICS-100 through 

ICS-300 courses, which are prerequisites for ICS-400. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): Incident Command System 

Delivery Location: State Delivered 

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 MultiAgency Coordination Entity. 

Required Prerequisites: IS-0100.b, Introduction to the Incident 

Command System, ICS-100; IS-0200.b, Incident Command System 

for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents; E/G0300, ICS-300: 

Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents; 

IS-0700.a, National Incident Management System, An Introduction; 

and IS-0800.b, National Response Framework, An Introduction 

Recommended Prerequisites: Experience using concepts 

and principles from ICS-100, ICS-200, and ICS-300 in a 

response or exercise 

Course Length: 2 days 

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G0402 Incident Command System Overview 

for Executives and Senior Officials, ICS-402 

This course provides Executives and Senior Officials 

(including Elected Officials, City/County Managers, 

Agency Administrators, etc.) an orientation to the 

Incident Command System (ICS). 

Course Objectives: 

•	Describe the Incident Command System (ICS). 

•	Describe the various ways ICS can be applied. 

•	Define the role of an Executive/Senior Official relative 

to the ICS. 

•	Describe the major responsibilities of an 

Executive/Senior Official as related to an incident. 

•	Demonstrate basic familiarity with ICS terminology. 

•	Describe the basic organization of ICS and know 

the functional responsibilities of the Command and 

General Staffs. 

•	Describe issues that influence incident complexity 

and the tools available to analyze complexity. 

•	Describe the differences between on-incident 

ICS organizations and activities and the activities 

accomplished by Emergency Operations Centers 

(EOCs), Area Commands, and Multi-Agency 

Coordination Systems (MACS). 

•	Explain the administrative, logistical, financial, and 

reporting implications of large incident operations. 

•	Describe the sources of information regarding the 

incident and how to access them. 

•	Describe types of agency(ies) policies and guidelines 

that influence management of incident or event 

activities. 

Program Area(s): Incident Command System; Universal 

Emergency Preparedness 

Delivery Location: State Delivered 

Selection Criteria: Executives and Senior Officials, 

including Elected Officials, City/County Managers, 

Agency Administrators, etc. 

Course Length: 2 hours 

G0427 Community Emergency Response Team 

Program Manager 

This course prepares Community Emergency Response 

Team (CERT) Program Managers for the tasks required 

to establish and sustain an active local CERT Program. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): Citizen Preparedness; Voluntary 

Organizations 

Delivery Location: State Delivered 

Selection Criteria: Those who are already in or are 

selected to be in the CERT Program Manager position. 

Required Prerequisites: 

•	A referral from a CERT-sponsoring agency. The CERTsponsoring agency could be a local, regional, or state 

government agency. 

•	Approval from a state CERT coordinating agency if 

the CERT Program Manager course is sponsored by 

such an agency. 

•	Completion of the CERT Basic Training course. 

Course Length: 2 days 

G0428 Community Emergency Response Team 

Train-the-Trainer 

This course produces competent instructors for the 

Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Basic 

Training course. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Demonstrate knowledge of the CERT Basic Training 

course. 

•	Demonstrate the ability to present an assigned 

portion of the course (teach-back). 

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•	Communicate the core values of the program. 

•	Demonstrate classroom management techniques. 

•	Demonstrate effective teaching techniques. 

•	Model appropriate behavior as an instructor. 

Program Area(s): Citizen Preparedness; 

G0436 Tremor Troops: A Teacher’s Package 

for K–6 

Voluntary 

Organizations 

Delivery Location: State Delivered 

Selection Criteria: People who will serve as the Course 

Manager for the CERT Basic Training course and people 

who will be CERT Basic Training course instructors in 

any capacity. Note: Individuals who conduct only one or two of the 

units may do so without taking the CERT TTT course. However, the 

CERT TTT course would give them a necessary overview of the CERT 

Basic Training course as well as improve their instructional skills. 

Required Prerequisites: 

•	Must have a referral from a CERT-sponsoring agency. 

The CERT-sponsoring agency could be a local, 

regional, or state government agency. 

•	If the CERT TTT course is sponsored by a state CERT 

coordinating agency, must have approval from that 

agency as well. 

•	Must have taken the CERT Basic Training course. 

Course Length: 3 days 

G0434.a Earthquake Safety for Schools 

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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): Citizen Preparedness 

Delivery Location: State Delivered 

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 Length: 11⁄4 days 

This hands-on workshop introduces kindergarten and 

elementary school teachers to Earthquakes: A Teacher’s 

Package for K–6 (publication FEMA 159). Also known as 

Tremor Troop, the collection of multi-disciplinary handson classroom activities was developed for FEMA by the 

National Science Teachers Association. The material provides 

basic information about earthquakes. The lesson plans and 

activities are designed to promote scientific literacy among 

young children and give them the information and skills 

they need to cope safely during and following an earthquake. The workshop also addresses Crisis Intervention, 

focusing on the needs of children and school personnel, 

and earthquake risk reduction for schools. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Describe personal experiences with earthquakes. 

•	Conduct investigations to simulate earthquakes and 

explain how they relate to events on Earth. 

•	Name, identify, and observe a model of earth’s layers 

and plates. 

•	Demonstrate two types of faults and construct a 

model of a rural community to demonstrate the 

effect of an earthquake. 

•	Demonstrate earthquake simulation of different 

strengths and compare damage of each. 

Program Area(s): Building Science 

Delivery Location: State Delivered 

Selection Criteria: Elementary Science Coordinators, 

Elementary Curriculum Coordinators, kindergarten and 

elementary classroom teachers, and teacher educators 

from regional science and educational resource centers. 

The purpose of the 1-day workshop is to introduce 

Tremor Troop to teachers who then will use it in their 

own classrooms. The purpose of the 2-day workshop is 

to introduce Tremor Troop to educators who then will 

train teachers in their own districts. 

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Course Length: 11⁄2 days 

G0439 Seismic Sleuths: A Teacher’s Package 

on Earthquakes 7–12 

This course introduces master teachers of grades 7−12 to 

the Seismic Sleuths curriculum. This teacher’s package 

provides hands-on/minds-on classroom activities on 

earthquake-related topics that can be integrated into 

existing science, math, and social studies curricula. 

Produced by the American Geophysical Union, in cooperation with FEMA, the materials foster an understanding 

of how science, math, and social studies concepts can be 

applied to reduce earthquake hazards and risk in the built 

environment through seismic safety design, construction, land-use, and Emergency Management techniques. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Adopt and begin to research individual roles in 

community earthquake planning, management, and 

follow-up. 

•	Measure movement, calculate averages, and plot this 

information on a graph. 

•	Use paleomagnetic data to demonstrate plate motion. 

•	Describe characteristics of average seismic sea wave in 

terms of speed, wavelength, and period, and predict 

its effects on a coastal community. 

•	Describe the manner in which each of the two types 

transfers energy and moves earth particles. 

•	Describe how the horizontal and vertical structural 

elements carry the horizontal and vertical loads of a 

building. 

Program Area(s): Building Science 

Delivery Location: State Delivered 

Selection Criteria: High school Science Coordinators, 

high school Curriculum Coordinators, grades 7–12 classroom teachers, and teacher educators from regional 

science and educational resource centers. 

Course Length: 11⁄2 days 

G0489 Management of Spontaneous 

Volunteers in Disasters 

This course aims to introduce the keys to success in 

managing large numbers of spontaneous volunteers in 

disasters. Its underlying assumption is that much of the 

volunteer help is indeed needed, and that with basic 

Emergency Management coordination skills, the volunteer resources can often be put to effective use, making a 

positive difference in the affected community. The course 

will discuss the benefits spontaneous volunteers can 

bring to relief efforts and the challenges they may bring 

if not coordinated effectively. In addition, the course 

will examine planning considerations regarding spontaneous volunteers. Special emphasis is also placed on how 

to make full use of a Volunteer Reception Center—the 

backbone of any well-organized spontaneous volunteer 

management program. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): Response and Recovery; Voluntary 

Organizations 

Delivery Location: State Delivered 

Selection Criteria: This course has been developed 

for Emergency Managers and voluntary organizations responsible for the management of spontaneous 

volunteers. 

Required Prerequisite: 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. 

Recommended Prerequisites: Individuals should 

have a working knowledge of the Incident Command 

and National Incident Management Systems (IS-0100, 

Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS-100; 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). 

Course Length: 1 day 

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G0548 Continuity of Operations Managers 

Training Course 

G0557 Rapid Needs Assessment 

This course is designed to acquaint experienced Continuity 

of Operations (COOP) practitioners and instructors 

with the COOP Program Managers Course materials. 

The course will also refresh experienced instructors on 

instructional methodology and techniques. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Define Continuity of Operations. 

•	Explain the benefits of developing a viable continuity 

program. 

•	Identify the elements of a viable continuity program. 

•	Identify the processes, resources, and tasks necessary to 

implement and manage a successful continuity program. 

Program Area(s): Continuity of Operations; Planning 

Delivery Location: State Delivered 

Selection Criteria: This course is designed for Public 

Sector staff with responsibility for managing their COOP 

effort. Others who are integral to the COOP planning 

process may also take the course. 

Required Prerequisites: Participants must have knowledge of COOP Programs and the Federal Continuity 

Directives 1 and 2. 

Recommended Prerequisite: IS-0547.a, Introduction to 

Continuity of Operations 

Course Length: 3 days 

G0556 Local Damage Assessment 

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. 

Program Area(s): Citizen Preparedness; Voluntary 

Organizations 

Delivery Location: State Delivered 

Selection Criteria: This course is for 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. 

Recommended Prerequisites: IS-0100.b, Introduction to the 

Incident Command System, ICS-100; IS-0200.b, Incident Command 

System for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents; IS-0700.a, 

National Incident Management System, An Introduction; IS-0800.b, 

National Response Framework, An Introduction; IS-0120.a, An 

Introduction to Exercises; and IS-0130, Exercise Evaluation and 

Improvement Planning 

Course Length: 11⁄2 days 

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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): Advanced Professional Series; Citizen 

Preparedness; Voluntary Organizations 

Delivery Location: State Delivered 

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. 

Recommended Prerequisites: IS-0100.b, Introduction to the 

Incident Command System, ICS-100; IS-0200.b, Incident Command 

System for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents; IS-0700.a, 

National Incident Management System, An Introduction; IS-0800.b, 

National Response Framework, An Introduction; IS-0120.a, An 

Introduction to Exercises; and IS-0130, Exercise Evaluation and 

Improvement Planning 

Course Length: 1 day 

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G0775 Emergency Operations Center 

Management and Operations 

This course explores the role, design, and functions of 

Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs) and their relationships as components of a Multi-Agency Coordination 

System (MACS). The course contains disaster-related 

examples, activities, and case studies that relate to 

EOCs and MACS at the Federal, state, and local levels of 

government. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Identify the multiple roles and responsibilities of a 

modern-day EOC, including the legal authorities and 

requirements of the EOC. 

•	Differentiate between a tactical and strategic 

emergency management. 

•	Build and manage effective organizational structures 

within an EOC. 

•	Discuss the importance of designing and integrating 

enhanced technology into EOC operations. 

•	Discuss Continuity of Operations (COOP) planning at 

the local level. 

•	Promote effective EOC operations through plans, 

procedures, coordination, and documentation. 

•	Relate situational awareness and common operating 

pictures to EOC operations. 

•	Integrate call centers and public information concepts 

into an EOC environment. 

•	Describe the role and challenges of an EOC during 

the transition to recovery. 

Program Area(s): Advanced Professional Series; Citizen 

Preparedness; Continuity of Operations; Voluntary 

Organizations 

Delivery Location: State Delivered 

Selection Criteria: This course is open to all Federal, 

state, local, and tribal Emergency Managers; first 

responders to include Incident Commanders from all 

Emergency Management disciplines; private industry 

personnel responsible for coordination activities during 

a disaster; and Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster 

personnel. 

Recommended Prerequisite: IS-0701.a, National Incident 

Management System Multi-Agency Coordination System Course 

Course Length: 2 days 

Independent Study Courses
 

IS-0001.a Emergency Manager: An 

Orientation to the Position 

This course provides an introduction to Emergency 

Management and the Integrated Emergency Management 

System, including an in-depth look at the Mission Areas 

of Emergency Management as they are implemented 

in a comprehensive Emergency Management program. 

The course consists of text, illustrations, diagrams, and 

figures. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Identify the principles and authorities that are the 

foundation of emergency management. 

•	Describe the roles and responsibilities of an 

emergency manager. 

•	Identify strategies for developing a preparedness 

program. 

•	Indicate the significance of planning, training, and 

exercising in emergency management. 

•	Describe how prevention, protection, and mitigation 

contribute to a safe and resilient community. 

•	Describe the emergency manager’s role in relation to 

emergency response. 

•	Indicate how an emergency manager helps lead 

disaster recovery efforts. 

•	Identify key considerations in managing an 

emergency management program. 

Program Area(s): Citizen Preparedness 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: The goal of this course is to acquaint 

new personnel with the position of the Emergency 

Manager, including history and underlying principles 

of Emergency Management, key areas of emphasis, the 

Emergency Manager’s roles and responsibilities, and tips 

for getting started. 

Course Length: 6 hours 

CEUs: 0.6 

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IS-0003 Radiological Emergency Management 

This course contains information on a variety of radiological topics, including: 

•	Fundamental principles of radiation 

•	Nuclear threat and protective measures 

•	Nuclear power plants 

•	Radiological transportation accidents 

•	Other radiological hazards 

Course Objectives: This course is designed to familiarize 

participants with: 

•	Types of radiological emergencies. 

•	Potential effects of radiological emergencies on the 

public. 

•	Fundamental concepts related to ensuring safety 

during a radiological emergency. 

Program Area(s): Radiological Emergency Preparedness 

Program 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: This course is available to anyone. 

Course Length: 10 hours 

CEUs: 1 

IS-0005.a An Introduction to Hazardous 

Materials 

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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Explain the roles of Federal, state, tribal, and local 

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. 

Program Area(s): Citizen Preparedness 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: General population 

Course Length: 10 hours 

CEUs: 1 

IS-0010.a Animals in Disasters: Awareness 

and Preparedness 

This course is intended to help animal owners, care 

providers, and industries to understand Incident 

Management. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): Citizen Preparedness 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: Animal owners and care providers 

Course Length: 4 hours 

CEUs: 0.4 

IS-0011.a Animals in Disasters: Community 

Planning 

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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Learn how to develop a community plan for 

managing animals in an emergency. 

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•	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. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Environmental/Historic 

Preservation; FEMA Employee Training 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: Animal owners and care providers 

Course Length: 4 hours 

CEUs: 0.4 

IS-0015.b Special Events Contingency 

Planning for Public Safety Agencies 

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. 

Course Objectives: This course is a discussionbased course, focused on the development of an 

Emergency/Incident Action Plan. Students are encouraged to bring a scenario they are real-world planning 

in their community and complete most of the required 

documents during the course. 

Program Area(s): Citizen Preparedness; Incident 

Command System; Integrated Emergency Management; 

Planning; Public Works; Response and Recovery; 

Tribal; Universal Emergency Preparedness; Voluntary 

Organizations 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: Emergency management planners 

and other emergency management officials who deal 

with special or planned events. 

Course Length: 4 hours 

CEUs: 0.4 

IS-0018.15 FEMA Equal Employment 

Opportunity Employee Course 2015 

This course presents the underlying principles of 

equal employment opportunity and recognizes FEMA’s 

commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunity 

(EEO) for all current and prospective FEMA employees. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Describe how diversity benefits FEMA. 

•	Explain FEMA’s commitment to equal rights. 

•	Recognize actions that constitute discrimination. 

•	Identify laws that protect Federal employees. 

•	Describe the EEO complaint process. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Equal Rights 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: Open enrollment 

Course Length: 1 hour 

CEUs: 0.1 

IS-0019.15 FEMA Equal Employment 

Opportunity Supervisor Course 2015 

This course provides an overview of responsibilities in 

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for FEMA supervisors and strategies for handling equal rights issues and 

potential issues as they arise. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Describe how diversity benefits FEMA. 

•	Explain FEMA’s commitment to equal rights. 

•	Identify supervisors’ responsibilities in preventing 

and dealing with discrimination and harassment. 

•	Identify laws that protect Federal employees. 

•	Describe the EEO complaint process. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Equal Rights 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: Open Enrollment 

Course Length: 1 hour 

CEUs: 0.1 

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IS-0020.15 Diversity Awareness Course 2015 IS-0022 Are You Ready? An In-Depth Guide to 

Citizen Preparedness This course recognizes the benefits of diversity in our 

workforce and FEMA’s commitment to valuing diversity of its employees and customers. By the end of this 

course, participants will be able to: define what is meant 

by diversity, describe how diversity benefits us individually and collectively, and describe the actions you can 

take to optimize diversity. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Define what is meant by diversity. 

•	Describe how diversity benefits us individually and 

collectively. 

•	 State FEMA’s Vision of Diversity. 

•	Describe the agency’s commitment to diversity as 

stated in the Diversity Action Plan. 

•	Describe how culture influences our interactions with 

others. 

•	Describe the actions you can take to optimize 

diversity. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Equal Rights 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: Open Enrollment 

Course Length: 1 hour 

CEUs: 0.1 

IS-0021.15 Civil Rights and FEMA Disaster 

Assistance 2015 

This course provides an orientation to civil rights, 

including the laws that govern civil rights and strategies 

that will help FEMA employees protect the civil rights of 

those we serve. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Identify the purpose of the FEMA Civil Rights 

program and the protections it offers. 

•	Identify strategies to ensure the civil rights of FEMA 

customers. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Equal Rights 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: Open Enrollment 

Course Length: 1 hour 

CEUs: 0.1 

This course has been designed to help the citizens of this 

Nation learn how to protect themselves and their families 

against all types of hazards. It can be used as a reference 

source or as a step-by-step basic preparedness manual. 

The focus of the content is on how to develop, practice, 

and maintain emergency plans that reflect what must 

be done before, during, and after a disaster to protect 

people and their property. Also included is information 

on how to assemble a disaster supplies kit that contains 

the food, water, and other supplies in sufficient quantity 

for individuals and their families to survive. There are 

real benefits to being prepared. 

Being prepared can reduce fear, anxiety, and losses that 

accompany disasters. Communities, families, and individuals should know what to do in the event of a fire and 

where to seek shelter during a tornado. They should be 

ready to evacuate their homes and take refuge in public 

shelters and know how to care for their basic medical 

needs. 

People also can reduce the impact of disasters and sometimes avoid the danger completely through such actions 

as flood proofing, elevating a home, moving a home out 

of harm’s way, and securing items that could shake loose 

in an earthquake. By reading and following the instructions in this guide, you and your family can respond 

yes, when asked, are you ready? This course can be 

downloaded from the Independent Study web site and 

the end-of-course test can be completed and submitted 

online. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Identify the types of hazards present in your 

community. 

•	Identify the different preparedness roles of the 

individual citizen, local or tribal, state, and Federal 

governments. 

•	Identify the steps in developing, practicing, and 

maintaining an emergency plan for before, during, 

and after an event to protect people and property. 

•	Identify how to assemble a disaster supplies kit to 

survive for 3 days minimum. 

Program Area(s): Citizen Preparedness 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: This course is available to anyone. 

Course Length: 10 hours 

CEUs: 1 

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IS-0023 Custodial Officer 

This course provides participants with the basic knowledge of the elements of Custodial Officer responsibilities. 

This course is mandatory for the Accountable Property 

Officer credentialing process and is only available to 

FEMA staff. It is accessible through the FEMA Employee 

Knowledge Center. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Describe the importance of effective property 

management during a disaster in a day-to-day FEMA 

setting. 

•	 State the two statutory laws that pertain to the 

Personal Property Management System. 

•	Identify the four phases of the property management 

life cycle. 

•	Identify common terms and their corresponding 

definitions. 

•	Identify the steps in the designation process for a 

Custodial Officer. 

•	Identify five of the major duties/responsibilities of a 

Custodial Officer. 

•	Describe the credentialing system. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Logistics 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: The target population for this training 

program is broad and includes FEMA personnel at all levels 

that have been assigned Accountable Receiving Officer 

duties. These personnel include: FEMA Headquarters 

Management, Administrative, Procurement, and 

Reporting; Warehouse Supervisors and Managers; and 

FEMA Field Personnel at sites including Incident Support 

Bases. 

Course Length: 2 hours 

CEUs: 0.2 

IS-0024 Receiving Officer 

This course provides designated Receiving Officers with 

the knowledge and resources to professionally and accurately fulfill their responsibilities for effective Property 

Management. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Identify two authorities for the Property Management 

System. 

•	 State the four phases of the property management life 

cycle. 

•	Describe the importance of effective property 

management during a disaster and in a day-to-day 

FEMA setting. 

•	Identify the correct definitions for common terms. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Logistics 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: The target population for this training 

program is broad and includes FEMA personnel at all levels 

that have been assigned Accountable Receiving Officer 

duties. These personnel include: FEMA HQ Management, 

Administrative, Procurement, and Reporting; Warehouse 

Supervisors and Managers; and FEMA Field Personnel at 

sites including Incident Support Bases. 

Recommended Prerequisites: IS-0023, Custodial Officer; 

and IS-0025, Basic Property Management 

Course Length: 3 hours 

CEUs: 0.3 

IS-0025 Basic Property Management 

This course provides participants with the basic knowledge of the elements of Property Management. This course 

is mandatory for the Accountable Property Officer credentialing process and is only available to FEMA staff. It is 

accessible through the FEMA Employee Knowledge Center. 

Course Objectives: 

•	 State the relevance of each of the three laws 

governing property management. 

•	Identify the basic contents of each of the five policy 

documents discussed. 

•	Define the property management roles and 

responsibilities of the Property Management Officer, 

Accountable Property Officer, Logistics Chief, and the 

Custodial Officer. 

•	Identify routine tasks with the proper FEMA or 

Optional form used to process that task. 

•	Define the receiving process. 

•	Define the different types of inventory. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Logistics 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: The target population for this training 

program is broad and includes FEMA personnel at all levels 

that have been assigned Accountable Receiving Officer 

duties. These personnel include: FEMA Headquarters 

Management, Administrative, Procurement, and 

Reporting; Warehouse Supervisors and Managers; and 

FEMA Field Personnel at sites including Incident Support 

Bases. 

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Required Prerequisite: IS-0023, Custodial Officer 

Course Length: 5 hours 

CEUs: 0.5 

IS-0026 Guide to Points of Distribution 

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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Describe Points of Distribution. 

•	Explain how Points of Distribution are set up and 

operated. 

•	Understand how to supervise a Point of Distribution 

Staff. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Logistics 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: Primarily logistics personnel, state 

National Guard, and other emergency management staff. 

Course Length: 4 hours 

CEUs: 0.4 

IS-0027 Orientation to FEMA Logistics 

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. 

Course Objectives: At the end of this course, you will be 

able to identify: 

•	FEMA Headquarters Logistics preparations in support 

of the agency’s mission. 

•	FEMA Regional and Field Logistics preparedness, 

response, and recovery operations. 

•	FEMA Logistics branches within the Incident 

Command System (ICS) structure. 

•	Units within the branches and the roles and 

responsibilities within the units. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Logistics 

Delivery Location: Online 

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. 

Recommended Prerequisite: IS-0026, Guide to Points of 

Distribution 

Course Length: 4 hours 

CEUs: 0.4 

IS-0029 Public Information Officer Awareness 

This course covers basic information about the role of 

a state or local Public Information Officer (PIO). The 

goal of this awareness course is to provide an orientation to the Public Information function and the role of 

the PIO in the Public Safety/Emergency Management 

environment. 

Program Area(s): External Affairs–State/Local/Federal 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: This course is designed for new or 

less experienced state or local PIOs or those who have 

this role as a secondary function. 

Course Length: 2 hours 

CEUs: 0.2 

IS-0030.a Mitigation eGrants for the Subgrant 

Applicant 

This interactive computer-based course is part of a series 

designed to provide various users with basic knowledge 

about using the web-based Mitigation Electronic Grants 

(eGrants) Management System. This course is specifically 

targeted to Subgrant Applicants. 

The eGrants system is a part of the eGovernment initiative. eGrants helps to streamline the application process 

by providing local governments with the ability to apply 

for and manage their subgrant applications over the 

Internet. This course is designed to allow the individual 

to take it in its entirety or to focus on specific aspects of 

the Mitigation eGrants System. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Provide Grant Applicants an overview of the process 

of registering for access to the eGrants System. 

•	Create, complete, and submit subgrant applications to 

the Grant Applicant. 

•	Manage submitted applications. 

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Program Area(s): FEMA Mitigation 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: Subgrant Applicants including states, 

Federally recognized Indian tribal governments, territories, local communities, and non-profit organizations. 

Course Length: 5 hours 

CEUs: 0.5 

IS-0031.a Mitigation eGrants for the Grant 

Applicant 

This interactive computer-based course is part of a 

series of courses designed to provide various users with 

basic knowledge about using the web-based Mitigation 

Electronic Grants (eGrants) Management System. This 

course is specifically targeted to Grant Applicants. 

The eGrants system is a part of the eGovernment initiative. eGrants helps to streamline the application process 

by providing Grant Applicants (states, territories, and 

Federally recognized Indian tribal governments) the 

ability to apply for and manage their grant applications 

and to manage subgrant applications from their Subgrant 

Applicants (local officials). 

This course is designed to allow the users to take it in its 

entirety or to focus on specific aspects of the Mitigation 

eGrants System. 

Course Objectives: To provide Grant Applicants an overview of the process of the three main grant applicant 

functions: 

•	Administration (set preferences for subgr

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manage subgrant user registrations). 

•	Applications (reviewing subgrant applications, 

completing grant applications, etc.). 

•	Monitoring (Accept/Not Accept Award packages, 

complete quarterly reports, etc.). 

Program Area(s): FEMA Mitigation 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: Grant Applicants—including state 

officials, Federally recognized Indian tribal governments, and territory officials. 

Course Length: 7 hours 

CEUs: 0.7 

IS-0032 Mitigation eGrants Internal System 

This interactive computer-based course is part of a 

series of courses designed to provide various users with 

basic knowledge about using the web-based Mitigation 

Electronic Grants (eGrants) Management System. This 

course is specifically targeted to FEMA (Internal) Users 

on the eGrants Internal System. 

FEMA Headquarters and Regional staff with Hazard 

Mitigation Assistance Grant Program responsibilities and 

Regional Assistance Officers are responsible for the application review once the grant applicant has submitted 

his/her application. 

This course is designed to allow the users to take it in its 

entirety or to focus on specific aspects of the Mitigation 

eGrants Internal System. 

Course Objectives: To provide Grant Applicants an overview of the process of the main eGrants Internal System 

functions available to users: 

•	Access and roles within the system 

•	Registration Management 

•	Pre-Award Eligibility Workflow and Application 

Review 

•	Quarterly Reports 

•	Program Administration 

Program Area(s): FEMA Mitigation 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: Grant applicants—including state 

officials, Federally recognized Indian tribal governments, and territory officials. 

Course Length: 5 hours 

CEUs: 0.5 

Ethics is an essential part of how we operate at FEMA. 

This 1-hour course complies with the U.S. Office of 

Government Ethics initial agency ethics orientation for 

all employees requirements at 5 CFR. Section 2638.703. 

It includes the following mandatory content: 

•	The Ethical standards and principles to keep. 

•	Contact persons including the employee names, 

titles, office addresses, and telephone numbers of the 

designated agency ethics official and other agency 

officials available to advise the employee on ethics 

issues. 

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This course includes the following lessons: 

•	Lesson 1: Course Introduction 

•	Lesson 2: Conflicts of Interest 

•	Lesson 3: Misuse of Position or Resources 

•	Lesson 4: Giving and Accepting Gifts 

•	Lesson 5: Outside Employment and Activities 

Course Objectives: 

•	Identify ethical conduct IAW 5 CFR. 

•	Identify the requirements for giving and accepting gifts. 

•	Identify restrictions for outside employment. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Employee Training; FEMA 

Office of Chief Counsel 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: New FEMA employees are required 

to successfully complete this course within 90 days of 

their FEMA appointment. 

Course Length: 1 hour 

CEUs: 0.1 

IS-0035.15 FEMA Safety Orientation 2015 

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: 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Safety 

Delivery Location: Online 

Course Length: 2 hours 

CEUs: 0.2 

IS-0036 Multi-Hazard Planning for Childcare 

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. 

Delivery Options: The course can be taken as an 

Independent Study course in a classroom setting. Detailed 

information can be found at training.fema.gov/IS/crslist. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): Citizen Preparedness 

Delivery Location: Online 

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. 

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Course Length: 2 hours 

CEUs: 0.2 

IS-0037 Managerial Safety and Health 

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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Employee Training 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: Any FEMA personnel placed in the 

role of supervising or managing other FEMA personnel. 

Course Length: 2 hours 

CEUs: 0.2 

IS-0038.15 Fraud Awareness and Prevention 

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 of a FEMA employee. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Identify the internal fraud indicators. 

•	Identify the external fraud indicators. 

•	Explain your reporting responsibility as a FEMA 

employee. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Security 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: All FEMA employees 

Course Length: 1 hour 

CEUs: 0.1 

IS-0042 Social Media in Emergency 

Management 

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. 

Program Area(s): FEMA External Affairs–Federal 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: Staff working in a Joint Field Office 

Recommended Prerequisite: 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. 

Course Length: 3 hours 

CEUs: 0.3 

IS-0055.a Household Hazardous Materials—A 

Guide for Citizens 

The course will introduce you to household hazardous 

materials and things you can do to protect yourself and 

your family from injury or death. 

In the first unit, you will learn about basic chemical and 

physical properties, the ways chemicals enter your body, 

and the effects chemicals have on your body. 

In the second and third units, you will learn about 

cleaning products, lead, mercury, gasoline, compressed 

gases, carbon monoxide, medical supplies, chlorine, 

pesticides, and much more. 

In the last two units, you will cover labels, Personal 

Protective Equipment, proper disposal methods, preventive measures to take before natural disasters, and less 

toxic alternatives. 

Dangers from chemical products depend greatly on 

the individuals using them. Chemicals are safe to use 

when people read the directions and use the chemicals 

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correctly. It will take 1 to 3 hours to complete all the units 

and take the final exam. This Independent Study course 

is a prerequisite for G0311, Hazardous Materials Contingency 

Planning. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Recognize the main groups of hazardous materials. 

•	Identify the ways chemicals can enter your body. 

•	List the effects chemicals have on the body. 

•	List common hazardous materials found in the home. 

•	List common hazardous materials found outside the 

home. 

•	Recognize how to safely select and buy chemicals. 

•	Identify proper protective equipment and disposal 

methods. 

•	List chemical alternatives to common hazardous 

materials in the household. 

•	Identify preventative measures to take before natural 

disasters. 

Program Area(s): Citizen Preparedness 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: All members of the general public 

Course Length: 4 hours 

CEUs: 0.4 

IS-0056 Hazardous Materials Contingency 

Planning 

This course will focus on the need for members of 

the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) to 

analyze their local plan to identify gaps and their overall 

preparedness for an event involving hazardous materials. 

In this course, participants will learn why it is important 

for all members of the LEPC and local entities, such as 

law enforcement, fire, businesses, the media, and others, 

to be involved in the hazardous materials contingency 

planning. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Recognize the historical context in which local 

hazardous materials contingency planning takes 

place, the resources available, best practices from 

emergency management departments/LEPCs, and 

lessons learned. 

•	Evaluate special characteristics, planning 

considerations, and risk priority. 

•	Assess local capabilities against specific hazardous 

materials-related critical tasks. 

•	Identify and analyze gaps between the local area’s 

LEPC capabilities and those needed to respond 

efficiently and effectively. 

•	Develop a course of action to address gaps. 

Program Area(s): Citizen Preparedness; Voluntary 

Organizations 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: LEPC members ready to analyze their 

local plan to identify gaps and their overall preparedness 

for an event involving hazardous materials. 

Course Length: 1 hour 

CEUs: 0.1 

IS-0075 Military Resources in Emergency 

Management 

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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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 NRF and NIMS. 

Program Area(s): National Response Framework; 

Response and Recovery; Tribal; FEMA Operations– 

Federal; FEMA Employee Training 

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Delivery Location: Online 

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. 

Required Prerequisites: IS-0700.a, National Incident 

Management System, An Introduction; and IS-0800.b, National 

Response Framework, An Introduction 

Course Length: 2 hours 

CEUs: 0.2 

IS-0100.b Introduction to the Incident 

Command System, ICS-100 

This course provides training on and resources for 

personnel who require a basic understanding of the 

Incident Command System (ICS). It introduces the ICS 

and provides the foundation for higher-level ICS training. 

This course describes the history, features and principles, 

and organizational structure of the ICS. It also explains 

the relationship between ICS and the National Incident 

Management System. 

Course topics: 

•	ICS Overview 

•	Basic Features of ICS 

•	Incident Commander and Command Staff Functions 

•	General Staff Functions 

•	ICS Facilities 

•	Common Responsibilities 

Delivery Options: IS-0100.b can be taken as an 

Independent Study course in a classroom setting. Detailed 

information is found at training.fema.gov/IS/crslist. 

IS-0100 .b Instructor Guidelines: (In addition to the 

General ICS Instructor Guidelines found on page 39): 

•	 Successful completion of accredited 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. 

•	 Served in a mid-level Emergency Management or 

incident response position within 5 years in realworld incidents, planned events, or accredited 

exercises. 

•	Recognized qualifications in techniques of instruction 

and adult education methodologies. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Describe ICS applications. 

•	Explain ICS organizational principles and elements. 

•	Identify ICS positions and responsibilities. 

•	Identify ICS facilities and functions. 

•	Describe ICS planning. 

Program Area(s): Level I Professional Continuity 

Practitioner Program; Incident Command System 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: The target audience includes persons 

involved with Emergency Planning, and Response or 

Recovery efforts. 

Course Length: 3 hours 

CEUs: 0.3 

IS-0100.FDA Introduction to the Incident 

Command System (ICS-100) for Food and 

Drug Administration 

This course introduces the Incident Command System 

(ICS) and provides the foundation for higher-level ICS 

training. It was developed collaboratively by the U.S. 

Food and Drug Administration and the Emergency 

Management Institute. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Describe ICS applications. 

•	Explain ICS organizational principles and elements. 

•	Identify ICS positions and responsibilities. 

•	Identify ICS facilities and functions. 

•	Describe ICS planning. 

Program Area(s): Incident Command System 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: The target audience includes persons 

involved with emergency planning, response, or recovery 

efforts. 

Course Length: 3 hours 

CEUs: 0.3 

IS-0100.FWa Introduction to the Incident 

Command System (ICS-100) for Federal 

Workers 

This course provides Federal Workers a familiarization 

with ICS principles, how they can be applied in incidents, and how to interface with response personnel. 

The course has the same objectives as IS-0100.b, 

Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS-100. Additional 

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content has been added to explain how the ICS principles apply to an incident that involves Federal assistance 

under the Stafford Act or National Response Framework. 

This course meets the requirement for ICS-100/IS-0100 

training. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Describe ICS applications. 

•	Explain ICS organizational principles and elements. 

•	Identify ICS positions and responsibilities. 

•	Identify ICS facilities and functions. 

•	Describe ICS planning. 

Program Area(s): Incident Command System 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: Federal workers involved in incident 

command. 

Course Length: 3 hours 

CEUs: 0.3 

IS-0100.HCb Introduction to the 

Incident Command System (ICS-100) for 

Healthcare/Hospitals 

This course introduces the ICS as it applies to the 

healthcare/hospital environment and provides the 

foundation for higher-level ICS training. It describes 

the history, features and principles, and organizational 

structure of the ICS. It also explains the relationship 

between the ICS and the NIMS. This course uses the 

same objectives and content as other ICS courses with 

healthcare/hospital examples and exercises. 

Program Area(s): Incident Command System 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: Healthcare professionals requiring 

ICS training. 

Course Length: 3 hours 

CEUs: 0.3 

IS-0100.HE Introduction to the Incident 

Command System (ICS-100) for Higher 

Education 

This course introduces the ICS and provides the foundation for higher-level ICS training. It is a comprehensive 

introduction to ICS tailored for higher education situations. Case studies, scenarios, and video clips of people 

and places that have been involved in campus Emergency 

Planning are integrated into the course. 

Course Objectives: At the completion of this course, 

participants should be familiar with: 

•	ICS applications in incidents at higher education 

institutions. 

•	ICS organizational principles and elements.
 

•	ICS positions and responsibilities.
 

•	ICS facilities and functions.
 

•	ICS planning.
 

Program Area(s): Incident Command System
 

Delivery Location: Online
 

Selection Criteria: College Administrators, Risk
 

Managers, Public Information Officers, Security Officers, 


Environmental Safety Officers, Law Enforcement, Fire,
 

and Emergency Management Officials.
 

Course Length: 3 hours 

CEUs: 0.3 

IS-0100.LEb Introduction to the Incident 

Command System (ICS-100) for Law 

Enforcement 

This course introduces the Incident Command System 

(ICS) and provides the foundation for higher-level ICS 

training. It describes the history, features and principles, 

and organizational structure of the ICS. It also explains 

the relationship between the ICS and the National 

Incident Management System. This course uses the same 

objectives and content as other ICS courses with Law 

Enforcement examples and exercises. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Describe ICS applications. 

•	Explain ICS organizational principles and elements. 

•	Identify ICS positions and responsibilities. 

•	Identify ICS facilities and functions. 

•	Describe ICS planning. 

Program Area(s): Incident Command System 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: Law enforcement officers involved in 

incident command. 

Course Length: 3 hours 

CEUs: 0.3 

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IS-0100.PWb Introduction to the Incident 

Command System (ICS-100) for Public Works 

This course introduces the Incident Command System 

(ICS) and provides the foundation for higher-level ICS 

training. It describes the history, features and principles, 

and organizational structure of the ICS. It also explains 

the relationship between the ICS and the National 

Incident Management System. This course uses the same 

objectives and content as other ICS courses with Public 

Works examples and exercises. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Describe ICS applications. 

•	Explain ICS organizational principles and elements. 

•	Identify ICS positions and responsibilities. 

•	Identify ICS facilities and functions. 

•	Describe ICS planning. 

Program Area(s): Incident Command System 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: Public Works officials involved in 

incident command. 

Course Length: 3 hours 

CEUs: 0.3 

IS-0100.SCa Introduction to the Incident 

Command System (ICS-100) for Schools 

This course introduces the Incident Command System 

(ICS) and provides the foundation for higher-level 

ICS training. It is a comprehensive introduction to ICS 

tailored for school situations. Case studies, scenarios, and 

video clips of people and places that have been involved 

in school Emergency Planning are integrated into the 

course. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Identify school staff to participant 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 

emergency operations plan (EOP). 

•	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 how exercise results are used to improve 

school preparedness efforts. 

Program Area(s): Incident Command System 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: Teachers, substitute teachers, counselors, parent volunteers, coaches, facility managers, bus 

drivers, and participants. 

Recommended Prerequisite: IS-0700.a, National Incident 

Management System, An Introduction 

Course Length: 3 hours 

CEUs: 0.3 

IS-0101.c Preparing for Federal Disaster 

Operations: FEMA 

This course is designed to help prepare participants for 

deployment to a domestic incident. Responding to incidents requires that we must be ready, willing, and able 

to deploy at a moment’s notice. This course provides 

personnel with practical tips and advice for incident 

deployment. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): Response and Recovery; FEMA 

Employee Training 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: FEMA employees who deploy to 

domestic incidents. 

Recommended Prerequisites: IS-0700.a, National Incident 

Management System, An Introduction; and IS-0800.b, National 

Response Framework, An Introduction 

Course Length: 1 hour 

CEUs: 0.1 

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IS-0102.c Preparing for Federal Disaster 

Operations: FEMA Response Partners 

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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Employee Training 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: FEMA’s Response Partners 

Recommended Prerequisites: IS-0700.a, National Incident 

Management System, An Introduction; and IS-0800.b, National 

Response Framework, An Introduction 

Course Length: 1 hour 

CEUs: 0.1 

IS-0106.15 Workplace Violence Awareness 

IS-0120.a An Introduction to Exercises 

Training 2015 

The goal of this course is to give employees awareness of 

violence in the workplace, how to recognize the warning 

signs, and what actions to take to prevent or minimize 

violence. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Define workplace violence in accordance with the 

FEMA 1200.1 policy and the DHS memo referenced 

in the course. 

•	List the four types of workplace violence. 

•	Identify the three warning sign levels related to 

potential workplace violence. 

•	List the action steps taken in response to workplace 

violence. 

•	Identify ways to prevent workplace violence. 

•	Identify warning signs of potential workplace 

violence; and 

•	Identify actions to take to minimize workplace 

violence. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Security 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: All FEMA employees 

Course Length: 1 hour 

CEUs: 0.1 

IS-0111.a Livestock in Disasters 

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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): Citizen Preparedness 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: Animal owners and care providers 

Course Length: 4 hours 

CEUs: 0.4 

This course introduces the basics of Emergency 

Management exercises. It also builds a foundation for 

subsequent exercise courses, which provide the specifics 

of the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation 

Program and the National Standard Exercise Curriculum. 

IS-0120.a, An Introduction to Exercises, replaces IS-0120, An 

Orientation to Community Disaster Exercises. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Identify the five phases of the exercise process. 

•	Distinguish the tasks necessary to complete each 

phase of the exercise process. 

•	Understand how exercises complete the emergency 

preparedness cycle. 

•	Comprehend the role of exercises in the testing 

of facilities, equipment, and personnel in a 

performance-based environment. 

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•	Recognize how exercises prepare communities to 

respond to and recover from major emergencies. 

Program Area(s): Master Exercise Practitioner Program; 

Integrated Emergency Management 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: Emergency management and homeland security professionals who require an introduction 

to exercises. 

Course Length: 5 hours 

CEUs: 0.5 

IS-0130 Exercise Evaluation and Im

IS-0156 Building Design for Homeland 

Security for Continuity of Operations 

provement 

Planning 

This Independent Study 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: 

•	Understand the exercise, evaluation, and 

improvement planning steps. 

•	Comprehend the process of designing and developing 

exercise evaluation criteria. 

•	Identify the necessary tasks in conducting an exercise 

evaluation. 

•	Understand methods of analyzing exercise data. 

•	Identify the steps necessary to prepare an After-Action 

Report and conduct an After-Action Conference. 

Program Area(s): Master Exercise Practitioner Program; 

Integrated Emergency Management 

Delivery Location: Online 

Required Prerequisite: Individuals who wish to enroll 

in IS-0130, Exercise Evaluation and Improvement Planning, must 

complete IS-0120.a, An Introduction to Exercises. 

Course Length: 5 Hours 

CEUs: 0.5 

IS-0144 Telecommunicators Emergency 

Response Taskforce Basic Course 

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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Clarify Roles and Responsibilities. 

•	Improve Teams and Coordination. 

•	Improve Operational Coordination. 

•	Improve Operational Communications. 

Program Area(s): Integrated Emergency Management 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: Emergency management communications personnel 

Required Prerequisites: IS-0100.b, Introduction to the Incident 

Command System, ICS-100; and IS-0700.a, National Incident 

Management System, An Introduction 

Course Length: 3 hours 

CEUs: 0.3 

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. This course 

presents tools to help decision-makers assess the performance of their buildings against terrorist threats and to 

make recommendations. Decision-makers will decide 

which types of threats they wish to protect against and 

then determine their level of risk against each threat. 

Those decision-makers who consider their buildings to 

be at high risk can use this guidance as necessary. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): Building Science 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: Federal/state department or agencies’ COOP Program Office, Facility Management, and 

Security Management sections. 

Course Length: 8 hours 

CEUs: 0.8 

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IS-0158 Hazard Mitigation Insurance in 

Disaster Operations 

The Hazard Mitigation (HM) Disaster Operations courses 

are intended to provide a segue between the general 

hazard mitigation training provided in the introductory course and the function they will learn in a field 

assignment. These HM Disaster Operations courses are 

not intended to enable new employees to successfully 

complete all the requirements of their disaster assignment. The HM courses provide an orientation to the HM 

functional organization and activities of the organization, sources of information for the function, important 

relationships, and any other critical points that are essential to the particular function. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Describe the major functions and products of HM 

Insurance in a disaster operation. 

•	Refer to key authorities, programs, and resources 

related to HM Insurance. 

•	Identify and interact with people and organizations 

key to HM Insurance and opportunities for 

collaborations. 

•	Identify some of the “red flags” that indicate a need 

for special handling or additional collaboration. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Mitigation 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: This course is designed for new 

HM Insurance Specialists. A secondary audience is the 

HM Insurance Specialist Experts and HM Insurance 

Crew Leaders who have not previously participated in 

this training; they may find it to be a valuable review. 

HM Floodplain Management staff will benefit from 

this course because there is overlap and co

IS-0160 Hazard Mitigation Community 

Education and Outreach in Disaster Operations 

llaboration 

between the two functions. 

Required Prerequisite: E/L/B0207/DF-128, Introduction to 

Hazard Mitigation Field Operations 

Course Length: 4 hours 

CEUs: 0.4 

IS-0159 Hazard Mitigation Management 

Support in Disaster Operations 

The goal of this workshop is to provide an orientation 

to the Hazard Mitigation (HM) Management functional 

organization and activities of the organization, sources 

of information for the function, important relationships, 

and any other critical points that are essential to the 

particular function. This course is not intended to enable 

specialist trainees to successfully demonstrate ability to 

perform behaviors/activities in their Position Task Books. 

Additional training is provided on the job and through 

other courses identified in the Position Qualification Sheet. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Identify where HM Management fits within the HM 

Disaster Operations organization. 

•	Identify the functions of HM Management. 

•	Identify the products of HM Management. 

•	Align specific HM functions and products with HM 

Management Support functions. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Mitigation 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: This workshop is designed for new 

HM Management support staff, including: 

•	HM Data Integration Specialists 

•	HM Training Specialists 

•	HM Administrative Assistants 

•	HM Emergency Support Function Liaisons 

HM Property Damage Assessment (PDA) Specialist is 

also an HM Management support position; however, 

that position title is only assigned as a secondary title to 

staff who are qualified in another HM Specialist title. HM 

PDA Specialists will have completed the HM Functional 

Workshop associated with their primary title, and they 

could benefit from attending this one. A secondary audience is HM Program Support Managers who have not 

previously participated in this training; they may find it 

to be a valuable review. 

Required Prerequisite: Prior to enrollment in this 

workshop, participants must successfully complete E/L/ 

B0207, Introduction to Hazard Mitigation Field Operations 

Course Length: 7 hours 

CEUs: 0.7 

This course is for Hazard Mitigation (HM) Community 

Education and Outreach (CEO) Specialist trainees. It 

provides an orientation to the HM functional organization and its activities, and introduces the function and 

products of HM CEO. Participants will learn how to refer 

to key authorities, programs, and resources related to 

HM CEO in disaster operations, and how to identify 

key people and organizations. Additionally, the course 

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identifies some of the critical issues that indicate a need 

for special handling or collaboration. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Describe the major functions and products of HM 

CEO in a disaster operation. 

•	Refer to key authorities, programs, and resources 

related to HM CEO. 

•	Identify and interact with people and organizations 

key to HM CEO and opportunities for collaborations. 

•	Identify some of the “red flags” that indic

IS-0163 Hazard Mitigation Grants in Disaster 

Operations 

ate a need 

for special handling or additional collaboration. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Mitigation 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: This course is designed for new HM 

CEO staff. A secondary audience is HM CEO Specialist 

Experts and Crew Leaders who have not previously 

participated in this training; they may find it to be a 

valuable review. 

Required Prerequisite: E/L/B0207/DF-128, Introduction to 

Hazard Mitigation Field Operations 

Course Length: 6 hours 

CEUs: 0.6 

IS-0161 Hazard Mitigation Planning in 

Disaster Operations 

The Hazard Mitigation (HM) Disaster Operations courses 

are intended to provide a segue between the general 

hazard mitigation training provided in the introductory course and the function they will learn in a field 

assignment. These HM Disaster Operations courses are 

not intended to enable new employees to successfully 

complete all the requirements of their disaster assignment. The HM courses provide an orientation to the HM 

functional organization and activities of the organization, sources of information for the function, important 

relationships, and any other critical points that are essential to the particular function. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Describe the major functions and products of HM 

Planning in a disaster operation. 

•	Refer to key authorities, programs, and resources 

related to HM Planning. 

•	Identify and interact with people and organizations 

key to HM Planning and opportunities for 

collaborations. 

•	Identify some of the “red flags” that indicate a need 

for special handling or additional collaboration. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Mitigation 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: This course is designed for new HM 

Community Planner staff. A secondary audience is HM 

Planning Specialist Experts and HM Planning supervisors 

who have not previously participated in this training; 

they may find it to be a valuable review. HM Grants 

Specialists will benefit from this course as there is overlap 

and collaboration between the two functions. 

Required Prerequisite: E/L/B0207/DF-128, Introduction to 

Hazard Mitigation Field Operations 

Course Length: 8 hours 

CEUs: 0.8 

The Hazard Mitigation (HM) Disaster Operations courses 

are intended to provide a segue between the general 

hazard mitigation training provided in the introductory course and the function they will learn in a field 

assignment. These HM Disaster Operations courses are 

not intended to enable new employees to successfully 

complete all the requirements of their disaster assignment. The HM courses provide an orientation to the HM 

functional organization and activities of the organization, sources of information for the function, important 

relationships, and any other critical points that are essential to the particular function. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Describe the major functions and products of HM 

HPA in a disaster operation. 

•	Refer to key authorities, programs, and resources 

related to HM HPA. 

•	Identify and interact with people and organizations 

key to HM HPA and opportunities for collaborations. 

•	Identify some of the “red flags” that indicate a need 

for special handling or additional collaboration. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Mitigation 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: This course is designed for new HM 

HPA staff. A secondary audience is the Specialist Expert 

and Crew Leader positions in HM HPA who have not 

previously participated in this training; they may find it 

to be a valuable review. 

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Required Prerequisite: E/L/B0207/DF-128, Introduction to 

Hazard Mitigation Field Operations 

Course Length: 8 hours 

CEUs: 0.8 

IS-0164 Hazard Mitigation Hazards and 

Performance Analysis in Disaster Operations 

The Hazard Mitigation (HM) Disaster Operations courses 

are intended to provide a segue between the general 

hazard mitigation training provided in the introductory course and the function they will learn in a field 

assignment. These HM Disaster Operations courses are 

not intended to enable new employees to successfully 

complete all the requirements of their disaster assignment. The HM courses provide an orientation to the HM 

functional organization and activities of the organization, sources of information for the function, important 

relationships, and any other critical points that are essential to the particular function. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Describe the major functions and products of HM 

Hazards and Performance Analysis (HPA) in a disaster 

operation. 

•	Refer to key authorities, programs, and resources 

related to HM HPA. 

•	Identify and interact with people and organizations 

key to HM HPA and opportunities for collaborations. 

•	Identify some of the “red flags” that indicate a need for 

special handling or additional collaboration. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Mitigation 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: This course is designed for new HM 

HPA staff. A secondary audience is the Specialist Expert 

and Crew Leader positions in HM HPA who have not 

previously participated in this training; they may find it 

to be a valuable review. 

Required Prerequisite: E/L/B0207/DF-128, Introduction to 

Hazard Mitigation Field Operations 

Course Length: 8 hours 

CEUs: 0.8 

IS-0200.b Incident Command System for 

Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents 

This course is designed to enable personnel to operate 

efficiently during an incident or event within the 

Incident Command System (ICS). This course focuses on 

the management of single resources. 

Delivery Options: IS-0200.b can be taken as an 

Independent Study course in a classroom setting. Detailed 

information is found at training.fema.gov/IS/crslist. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Describe the ICS organization appropriate to the 

complexity of the incident or event. 

•	Use ICS to manage an incident. 

•	Describe ICS Leadership and Management. 

•	Explain Delegation of Authority and Management by 

Objectives. 

•	Identify ICS Functional Areas and Positions. 

•	Describe ICS Briefings. 

•	Explain Organizational Flexibility. 

•	Describe Transfer of Command. 

Program Area(s): Level I Professional Continuity 

Practitioner Program; Incident Command System 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: All Response and Recovery personnel 

with supervisory responsibilities. 

Required Prerequisite: IS-0100.b, Introduction to the Incident 

Command System, ICS-100 

Recommended Prerequisite: Experience using the 

concepts and principles from ICS-100 in a response or 

exercise 

Course Length: 3 hours 

CEUs: 0.3 

IS-0200.HCa Applying the Incident Command 

System to Healthcare Organizations 

This course provides training on the Incident Command 

System to healthcare professionals whose primary responsibility is Emergency Management, to include middle 

management within a hospital or healthcare system. 

Such professionals may include Physicians, Department 

Managers, Unit Leaders, Charge Nurses, and Hospital 

Administrators that would have a leadership role during 

an incident. 

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Program Area(s): Incident Command System 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: Healthcare professionals interested 

in ICS. 

Required Prerequisites: IS-0100.HCb, Introduction to the 

Incident Command System (ICS-100) for Healthcare/Hospitals; and 

IS-0700.a, National Incident Management System, An Introduction 

Course Length: 3 hours 

CEUs: 0.3 

IS-0201 Forms Used for the Development of 

the Incident Action Plan 

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. 

Course Objective: Provide the participant with an overview of the most frequently used forms employed by the 

NIMS ICS. 

Program Area(s): Incident Command System; Integrated 

Emergency Management; Multi-Hazard Mitigation 

Planning; FEMA Disaster Field Training Operations; 

FEMA Logistics; FEMA Mitigation; FEMA Operations– 

Federal; FEMA Safety 

Delivery Location: Online 

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. 

Required Prerequisites: 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 

Recommended Prerequisite: E/G0300, ICS-3

IS-0208.a State Disaster Management 

00: 

Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents 

Course Length: 2 hours 

CEUs: 0.2 

IS-0207 Overview of the FEMA Qualification 

System and Qualification Review Boards 

This course provides an overview of the FEMA 

Qualification System (FQS) and the Qualification Review 

Boards (QRBs). The course is applicable to all FEMA 

employees with Disaster Workforce responsibilities, and 

includes descriptions of the FQS qualification and QRB 

certification processes. The course also includes a hypothetical scenario depicting how a FEMA employee may 

progress through the FQS process. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Define the purpose, background, and importance of 

FQS. 

•	Define incident management and incident support. 

•	Describe the relationship between force structure and 

FQS. 

•	Identify the benefits of FQS to members of the FEMA 

workforce. 

•	Identify the purpose of the FEMA Position 

Task Books, Position Qualification Sheets, and 

Qualification Progression Flowcharts. 

•	Describe the FQS qualification process. 

•	Describe the QRB certification process. 

•	Describe FEMA’s process for implementing FQS for 

the incident management workforce. 

•	Identify FQS support and resources available to FEMA 

employees. 

•	 Summarize how the FQS process applies to a 

hypothetical FEMA employee. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Disaster Field Training 

Operations; FEMA Employee Training 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: All FEMA employees regardless of 

their position/grade and appointment status. 

Course Length: 1 hour 

CEUs: 0.1 

This course provides fundamental information on 

the disaster assistance process and disaster assistance 

programs. This course is used as a prerequisite to E0208, 

State Coordinating Officer. This Independent Study course is 

designed for FEMA state response partners. 

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Course Objectives: 

•	Develop pre-disaster plans for joint state and Federal 

disaster response and recovery operations. 

•	Produce accurate and complete declaration packages 

according to current requirements. 

•	Discuss Federal disaster assistance programs, listing 

the mission, management, and funding for each. 

•	Identify the disaster management partners needed to 

conduct a comprehensive emergency management 

program. 

•	Discuss the characteristics of a good, comprehensive 

emergency management partnership, including its 

establishment and maintenance. 

Program Area(s): Response and Recovery 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: State response partners 

Course Length: 10 hours 

CEUs: 1 

IS-0212.a Introduction to Unified Hazard 

Mitigation Assistance 

The purpose of this course is to educate participants on 

the benefits of the Unified Hazard Mitigation Assistance 

(HMA) grant programs and how to become qualified to 

apply for a grant under the HMA grant programs. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Identify the role of mitigation and its benefits to society. 

•	Identify the Unified HMA grant programs. 

•	Recognize the benefits of unifying the HMA grant 

programs. 

•	Identify the lifecycle of Unified HMA grants. 

Program Area(s): Multi-Hazard Mitigation Planning; 

FEMA Mitigation 

Delivery Location: Online 

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. 

Required Prerequisite: IS-0393.a, Introduction to Hazard 

Mitigation 

Course Length: 3 hours 

CEUs: 0.3 

CECs: 3 (Core) 

IS-0230.d Fundamentals of Emergency 

Management 

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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): Professional Development Series; 

Citizen Preparedness; Planning 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: Open to all 

Recommended Prerequisites: IS-0700.a, National Incident 

Management System, An Introduction; and IS-0800.b, National 

Response Framework, An Introduction. 

Course Length: 6 hours 

CEUs: 0.6 

IS-0235.c Emergency Planning 

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 allhazards emergency operations planning process to save 

lives and protect property threatened by disaster. 

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Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): Planning 

Delivery Location: Online 

Course Length: 5 hours 

CEUs: 0.5 

CECs: 1 

IS-0240.b Leadership and Influence 

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 

Program Area(s): Level II Master Continuity Practitioner 

Program; Master Trainer Program–Training Management 

Certificate; Master Trainer Program–Executive Training 

Management Certificate 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: This course is available to anyone. 

Course Length: 9 hours 

CEUs: 0.9 

IS-0241.b Decision-Making and ProblemSolving 

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: 

•	The decision-making process 

•	Decision-making styles 

•	Attributes of an effective decision-maker 

•	Ethical decision-making and problem-solving 

Program Area(s): Master Trainer Program–Training 

Management Certificate; Master Trainer Program– 

Executive Training Management Certificate; Universal 

Emergency Preparedness 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: This course is available to anyone. 

Course Length: 2 hours 

CEUs: 0.2 

IS-0242.b Effective Communication 

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 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): Master Trainer Program–Basic 

Instructor Certificate; Master Trainer Program–Basic 

Instructional Design Certificate 

Delivery Location: Online 

Course Length: 8 hours 

CEUs: 0.8 

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IS-0244.b Developing and Managing 

Volunteers 

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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): Integrated Emergency Management; 

Voluntary Organizations 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: Emergency Managers 

Course Length: 4 hours 

CEUs: 0.4 

IS-0245.a Introduction to the Defense 

Priorities and Allocations System 

This course introduces the Defense Priorities and 

Allocations System (DPAS), a regulation to help ensure 

the priority performance of contracts and orders for the 

timely delivery of critical materials and services to meet 

program requirements. The primary audience for this 

course is all FEMA personnel responsible for management and oversight of FEMA Emergency Management 

(EM) programs. 

Course Objectives: 

•	How DPAS supports timely procurement of materials 

and services. 

•	How program officials use DPAS. 

•	FEMA and contractor responsibilities under DPAS. 

•	Procedures for placing priority-rated contracts and 

orders (rated orders). 

•	Limitations on use of rated orders. 

•	Procedures for resolving DPAS issues. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Contracting/Acquisition 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: This course is designed for all FEMA 

personnel responsible for management and oversight of 

FEMA EM programs, including: FEMA Program Officials 

responsible for directing the use of DPAS priority ratings, 

and DPAS Officers appointed to advise and assist FEMA 

Program Officials in DPAS administration. In addition, 

anyone interested in learning more about DPAS, such as 

Contracting Officers/Specialists, may complete this course. 

Course Length: 1 hour 

CEUs: 0.1 

IS-0246.15 Implementing the Defense 

Priorities and Allocations System 2015 

This course describes specific procedures for using 

Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) priority 

ratings for contracts and orders that support FEMA 

programs. The course emphasizes the critical role DPAS 

plays in support of FEMA’s mission. The course describes 

DPAS priority ratings, the placement of rated orders, the 

roles of FEMA employees in the DPAS process, and how 

to address DPAS challenges. 

Note: This course code contains a “calendar-year” extension in order 

to allow FEMA staff to retake the course as a recurring requirement. 

Beginning on January 1, 2015, the course code will be IS-0246.15. 

Course Objectives: 

•	The roles and interactions between key parties 

involved in implementing DPAS. 

•	The DPAS process and procedures at a FEMA program 

level, including how to place rated orders, address 

problems if they arise, and comply with DPAS 

reporting requirements. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Contracting/Acquisition 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: This course is mandatory for DPAS 

Officers—FEMA personnel who are designated by FEMA 

management to fulfill DPAS Officer functions. The course 

is also strongly recommended for: 

•	Program officials responsible for directing the 

placement of DPAS-rated orders and making FEMA 

program and procurement policy and decisions. 

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•	Contracting Officers/Specialists who will be primary 

points of contact with prime contractors on DPAS 

issues and who may be responsible for determining 

DPAS activity eligibility. 

•	Anyone interested in learning more about DPAS. 

Required Prerequisites: IS-0245.a, Introduction to the Defense 

Priorities and Allocations System 

Course Length: 3 hours 

CEUs: 0.3 

IS-0247.a Integrated Public Alert and Warning 

System 

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 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): Citizen Preparedness; Continuity of 

Operations; Voluntary Organizations 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: This course is designed for Emergency 

Managers, Law Enforcement officials, Fire Department 

personnel, Dispatch personnel (911), National Weather 

Service personnel, and other authorized centers 

(according to a state’s Emergency Alert System Plan, State 

Emergency Plan, Amber Plan/Amber Alert). 

Course Length: 2 hours 

CEUs: 0.2 

IS-0248 Integrated Public Alert and Warning 

System for the American Public 

The Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) 

Program Management Office designed this course 

to provide the American Public with an introduction 

to IPAWS. It identifies the key features and benefits of 

IPAWS and the authorities responsible for sending alert 

and warning messages. It also describes the actions you 

can take before and during an emergency to protect 

yourself and your loved ones. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Identify the key features and benefits of IPAWS. 

•	Describe the actions to take before, during, and after 

an emergency to protect yourself and your loved 

ones. 

Program Area(s): Citizen Preparedness 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: General Public 

Course Length: 1⁄2 hour 

IS-0250.a Emergency Support Function #15 

(ESF #15)—External Affairs: A New Approach 

to Emergency Communication and Information 

Distribution 

This course provides basic training on the concept and 

practical application of the Emergency Support Function 

#15 (ESF #15)—Standard Operating Procedures to all 

FEMA External Affairs (EA) staff, regardless of duty 

station, as well as to staff in all other Agency divisions and 

Federal, state, local, tribal, and Voluntary Organizations 

Active in Disaster partners. 

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It is offered as an Independent Study course, with an 

optional conference call session available to participants 

who have additional questions. Participants view videos 

online in conjunction with using the L0250 Student 

Manual and web-based resources to complete the final 

exam online. 

Upon completion of this course, the participant will have 

a better understanding of how ESF #15 is activated and 

how the EA concept helps make incident communication 

more integrated, comprehensive, and empowered. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Explain the purpose of ESF #15 and its relation to 

External Affairs and the National Response Plan 

(NRP). 

•	Understand the benefits of integrated and coordinated 

communications that are at the core of ESF #15. 

•	List the key methods of communication and the key 

tools used to ensure consistency in activation and 

communications. 

•	Describe the leadership structure of ESF #15 and the 

basic responsibilities of the seven components that 

comprise ESF #15. 

Program Area(s): National Response Framework; FEMA 

External Affairs–Federal 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: The course is intended for use by 

FEMA EA staff and all Federal agencies that are signatories of the NRP. Additionally, state and locals partners 

that may adopt the EA/ESF #15 concept may find this 

course helpful in its implementation. 

Course Length: 1 hour 

CEUs: 0.1 

IS-0251 Integrated Public Alert and Warning 

System for Alerting Authorities 

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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): Citizen Preparedness; Continuity of 

Operations 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: Alerting Authorities 

Course Length: 1.5 hours 

CEUs: 0.1 

IS-0253.a Overview of FEMA’s Environmental 

and Historic Preservation Review 

This interactive computer-based course provides an overview of FEMA’s Environmental and Historic Preservation 

(EHP) compliance responsibilities and is an Independent 

Study alternative to the 4-day E0253, Introduction to 

Environmental and Historic Preservation Compliance, course held 

at EMI or in the Regional Offices. The course includes 

interactive knowledge checks, case studies, and resource 

materials. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Provide the user with the basic background and 

practical knowledge needed to participate in FEMA’s 

EHP review process. 

•	Help the user understand how the EHP review 

process applies to various job responsibilities within 

FEMA’s programs. 

•	Provide the resources necessary for the user to 

accomplish EHP responsibilities. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Environmental/Historic 

Preservation 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: New FEMA EHP personnel 

Course Length: 4 hours 

CEUs: 0.4 

IS-0265 Basic Instructional Skills 

This 90-minute course prepares participants to assist 

with state-delivered Emergency Management training. 

It provides a foundation from which participants can 

develop or enhance their instructional delivery skills 

within a classroom setting. This course is not designed 

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to teach how to design training. Rather, the focus of 

the course is how to present an existing lesson plan or 

training materials. 

Course Objectives: 

•	List the qualities of effective performance-based 

training. 

•	Describe the fundamental principles of adult learning. 

•	Identify the preparation steps for conducting a 

training session. 

•	Describe the quality of effective presenters. 

•	Distinguish between presentation and facilitation. 

•	Describe how interpersonal skills are applied in a 

training setting. 

•	Identify the techniques used to manage classroom 

interactions. 

•	Describe how to assess training and make continuous 

improvements. 

Program Area(s): Universal Emergency Preparedness 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: Members of state and local Emergency 

Management disciplines. Recommended for members of 

state and local Emergency Management disciplines who 

assist in the teaching of FEMA- or state-developed classroom training. 

Required Prerequisite: Must have responsibility for 

teaching a portion of a FEMA- or state-developed course. 

Course Length: 11⁄2 hours 

CEUs: 0.2 

IS-0271.a Anticipating Hazardous Weather 

and Community Risk, 2nd Edition 

This course provides Emergency Managers and other 

decision-makers with background information about 

weather, natural hazards, and Preparedness. It offers webbased content designed to address topics covered in the 

multi-day Hazardous Weather and Flood Preparedness 

course offered by FEMA and the National Weather 

Service. 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 

Course Objectives: 

•	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 National Weather Service 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. 

Program Area(s): Citizen Preparedness 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: Federal, state, local and tribal emergency managers who respond to hazardous weather 

events. 

Course Length: 9 hours 

CEUs: 0.9 

IS-0276 Benefit-Cost Analysis Fundamentals 

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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

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•	Define the terms Streambed Elevation, Base Flood 

Elevation, and First Floor Elevation. 

•	Recall the concepts discussed in 

IS-0280 Engineering Principles and Practices 

for Retrofitting Flood-Prone Residential 

Structures, FEMA Publication 259, 3rd Edition 

Lessons 1–3. 

•	List and locate resources for learning more about 

BCA. 

Program Area(s): Building Science; Floodplain 

Management; Planning; FEMA Mitigation 

Delivery Location: Online 

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. 

Course Length: 1 hour 

CEUs: 0.1 

IS-0279 Engineering Principles and Practices 

for Retrofitting Flood-Prone Residential 

Structures 

This course is recommended prior to attendance at EMI’s 

more technical Resident course of the same title (E0279, 

Retrofitting Flood-Prone Residential Buildings). It provides the 

users with an overview of retrofitting, the National Flood 

Insurance Program and minimum requirements of floodplain management as it relates to retrofitting methods, 

and parameters that influence retrofitting decisions. The 

course format is programmed instruction, which allows 

participants to work at their own pace. This course can 

be downloaded from the Independent Study web site and 

the test can be completed and submitted online. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Identify basic retrofitting methods appropriate for 

residential structures in flood-prone areas. 

•	Identify NFIP policy toward retrofitting flood-prone 

residential structures and the regulations that govern 

retrofitting projects. 

•	Define the relationship between NFIP regulations and 

other codes and regulations that govern retrofitting 

projects. 

•	Evaluate the suitability of retrofitting measures for 

individual residential structures in terms of: technical 

parameters; homeowner preference; and Federal, 

state, and local regulations. 

Program Area(s): Building Science; Floodplain 

Management; Planning 

Delivery Location: 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. 

Course Length: 10 hours 

CEUs: 1 

This course serves as an overview of the contents of the 

revised FEMA P-259, Engineering Principles and Practices 

for Retrofitting Flood-Prone Residential Structures. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): Building Science; Floodplain 

Management; Hurricane Preparedness; Planning; FEMA 

Mitigation 

Delivery Location: 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. 

Course Length: 11⁄2 hours 

CEUs: 0.1 

IS-0284 Using the Substantial Damage 

Estimator 2.0 Tool 

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 

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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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Identify the basic uses of the Substantial Damage 

Estimator (SDE) 2.0 tool and: 

- Navigate the SDE 2.0 tool layout, toolbars, help, and 

navigation buttons 

- Populate a database for both residential and 

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- 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. 

Program Area(s): Building Science; Floodplain 

Management; Multi-Hazard Mitigation Planning; FEMA 

Mitigation 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: This course is intended for Federal, 

state, and local staff that will use the Substantial Damage 

Estimator 2.0 tool to comply with floodplain management regulations and/or to identify opportunities for 

flood hazard mitigation. 

Course Length: 3 hours 

CEUs: 0.3 

IS-0288 The Role of Voluntary Organizations 

in Emergency Management 

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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): Integrated Emergency Management; 

Response and Recovery; Voluntary Organizations 

Delivery Location: 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. 

Course Length: 1 hour 

CEUs: 0.1 

IS-0293 Mission Assignment Overview 

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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

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•	Describe the various elements of the MA Phases 

for MA issuance, MA execution to MA billing, 

reimbursement, and closeout. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Operations–Federal 

Delivery Location: Online 

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 Length: 3 hours 

CEUs: 0.3 

IS-0301 Radiological Emergency Response 

This course provides a learning experience in which 

participants demonstrate a comprehensive understanding 

of radiological protection and response principles, guidelines, and regulations. 

Program Area(s): Radiological Emergency Preparedness 

Program 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: Open to everyone 

Course Length: 10 hours 

CEUs: 1 

IS-0302 Modular Emergency Radiological 

Response Transportation Training 

This series of modules can serve as a refresher training 

course for those participants already proficient in radiological response. This course includes the following 

topics: radiological basics, biological effects, hazard 

recognition (markings, labels, and placards), initial 

response actions, radioactive material shipping packages, 

on-scene patient handling, radiological terminology and 

units, assessing package integrity, radiation detection 

instrumentation, and radiological decontamination. 

Program Area(s): Radiological Emergency Preparedness 

Program 

Delivery Location: Online 

Course Length: 10 hours 

CEUs: 1 

IS-0303 Radiological Accident Assessment 

Concepts 

This course provides the opportunity and resources for 

learning how to assess the offsite radiological consequences to the public following a release of radioactivity 

from nuclear power reactor and non-reactor incidents 

and how to use this assessment as a basis for recommending protective actions to decision makers. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Describe the source and magnitude of the threat 

to the public from a nuclear power plant incident 

(Lesson 1). 

•	Describe the various preventive and protective 

measures which may be implemented to protect the 

public and emergency workers/occupational workers 

during a nuclear incident, and use the Federal 

guidance to determine when each of these measures 

is necessary and/or appropriate (Lesson 1). 

•	Describe the relationship of dose and dose pathway to 

the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Protective 

Action Guides (PAGs), early injuries, and early deaths 

(Lesson 2). 

•	Locate the appropriate protective action guide using 

the EPA Manual of PAGs and Protective Actions for 

Nuclear Incidents, EPA 400-R-92-001 and the FDA 

Accidental Radioactive Contamination of Human 

Food and Animal Feeds: Recommendations for State 

and Local Agencies, August 13, 1998 (Lesson 2). 

•	Describe the guidelines and recommendations 

associated with using potassium iodide as a 

supplemental public protective action (Lesson 3). 

•	Describe suggested protective actions for milk, fruits 

and vegetables, meat and meat products, poultry and 

poultry products, soils, grains, and water (Lesson 4). 

•	Explain the appropriate techniques, procedures, and 

available Federal agency capabilities and resources to 

gather and assess data during and after a nuclear or 

radiological incident (Lesson 5). 

•	Convert from International System of Units (SI) to 

customary units and customary units to SI using a 

hand calculator (Lesson 6). 

•	Utilize mathematical equations to calculate dose 

conversion factors (Lesson 7). 

Program Area(s): Radiological Emergency Preparedness 

Program 

Delivery Location: Online 

Course Length: 16 hours 

CEUs: 1.6 

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IS-0315 Community Emergency Response 

Team Supplemental Training: The Incident 

Command System 

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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): Citizen Preparedness; Voluntary 

Organizations 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: CERT Members 

Course Length: 2 hours 

CEUs: 0.2 

IS-0317 Introduction to Community 

Emergency Response Team 

This course is an introduction to Community Emergency 

Response Team (CERT) concept and principles. 

Program Area(s): Citizen Preparedness; Voluntary 

Organizations 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: Prospective CERT members 

Course Length: 8 hours 

CEUs: 0.8 

IS-0319 Tornado Mitigation Basics for 

Mitigation Staff 

This module is designed to help members of FEMA’s Hazard 

Mitigation disaster workforce successfully communicate 

to the public the risks associated with tornadoes, and the 

mitigation measures available to improve personal safety 

and reduce damages to structures and personal property. This module is one in a series of Independent Study 

modules for the Hazard Mitigation disaster workforce, 

which addresses appropriate basic mitigation information for public consumption regarding earthquakes, 

floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, and wildfires. 

Topics covered in this module include: 

•	How tornadoes cause damage 

•	Mitigation measures for personal safety, structures, 

manufactured homes, outbuildings, and landscape 

•	Mitigation publications beneficial to local officials, 

building professionals, and the public 

Course Objective: To train Hazard Mitigation Advisor 

Specialists to explain both the tornado hazard and how 

to mitigate future damages effectively to people affected 

by tornadoes. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Mitigation 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Disaster 

Workforce Staff 

Course Length: 1 hour 

CEUs: 0.1 

IS-0320 Wildfire Mitigation Basics for 

Mitigation Staff 

This module is designed to help members of FEMA’s Hazard 

Mitigation disaster workforce successfully communicate 

to the public the risks associated with wildfires, and the 

mitigation measures available to improve personal safety 

and reduce damages to structures and personal property. This module is one in a series of Independent Study 

modules for the Hazard Mitigation disaster workforce, 

which addresses appropriate basic mitigation information for public consumption regarding earthquakes, 

floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, and wildfires. 

Course Objective: To train Hazard Mitigation Advisor 

Specialists to explain both the wildfire hazard and how 

to mitigate future damages effectively to people affected 

by wildfires. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Mitigation 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Disaster 

Workforce Staff 

Course Length: 1 hour 

CEUs: 0.1 

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IS-0321 Hurricane Mitigation Basics

IS-0323 Earthquake Mitigation Basics for 

Mitigation Staff 

 for 

Mitigation Staff 

This module is designed to help members of FEMA’s Hazard 

Mitigation disaster workforce successfully communicate 

to the public the risks associated with hurricanes, and 

the mitigation measures available to improve personal 

safety and reduce damages to structures and personal 

property. This module is one in a series of Independent 

Study modules for the Hazard Mitigation disaster workforce, which addresses appropriate basic mitigation 

information for public consumption regarding earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, and wildfires. 

Topics covered in this module include: 

•	How hurricanes cause damage 

•	Mitigation measures for personal safety and structures 

•	Mitigation publications beneficial to local officials, 

building professionals, and the public 

Course Objective: To train Hazard Mitigation Advisor 

Specialists to explain both the hurricane hazard and how 

to mitigate future damages effectively to people affected 

by hurricanes. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Mitigation 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Disaster 

Workforce Staff 

Course Length: 1 hour 

CEUs: 0.1 

IS-0322 Flood Mitigation Basics for Mitigation 

Staff 

This module is designed to help members of FEMA’s Hazard 

Mitigation disaster workforce successfully communicate 

to the public the risks associated with floods, and the 

mitigation measures available to improve personal safety 

and reduce damages to structures and personal property. This module is one in a series of Independent Study 

modules for the Hazard Mitigation disaster workforce, 

which addresses appropriate basic mitigation information for public consumption regarding earthquakes, 

floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, and wildfires. 

Topics covered in this module include: 

•	How floods cause damage 

•	Mitigation measures for personal safety and structures 

•	Mitigation publications beneficial to local officials, 

building professionals, and the public 

Course Objective: To train Hazard Mitigation Advisor 

Specialists to explain both the flood hazard and how to 

mitigate future damages effectively to people affected by 

floods. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Mitigation 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Disaster 

Workforce Staff 

Course Length: 1 hour 

CEUs: 0.1 

This module is designed to help members of FEMA’s Hazard 

Mitigation disaster workforce successfully communicate 

to the public the risks associated with earthquakes, and 

the mitigation measures available to improve personal 

safety and reduce damages to structures and personal 

property. This module is one in a series of Independent 

Study modules for the Hazard Mitigation disaster workforce, which addresses appropriate basic mitigation 

information for public consumption regarding earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, and wildfires. 

Topics covered in this module include: 

•	How earthquakes cause damage 

•	Mitigation measures for personal safety, structures, 

manufactured homes, outbuildings, and landscape 

•	Mitigation publications beneficial to local officials, 

building professionals, and the public. 

Course Objective: To train Hazard Mitigation Advisor 

Specialists to explain both the earthquake hazard and 

how to mitigate future damages effectively to people 

affected by earthquakes. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Mitigation 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Disaster 

Workforce Staff 

Course Length: 1 hour 

CEUs: 0.1 

IS-0324.a Community Hurricane Preparedness 

This course provides people involved in the decisionmaking process for hurricane Preparedness with basic 

information about: 

•	How hurricanes form 

•	The hazards they pose 

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•	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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): Hurricane Preparedness 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: Emergency managers in communities threatened by tropical cyclones. 

Course Length: 10 hours 

CEUs: 1 

IS-0325 Earthquake Basics: Science

IS-0328 Plan Review for Local Mitigation 

Plans 

, Risk, 

and Mitigation 

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. 

Course Objective: Upon completion of this course, 

participants should be able to raise awareness of earthquake risk and mitigation strategies for life saving 

planning. 

Program Area(s): Building Science 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: Earthquake Basics 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 communitybased organizations. 

Course Length: 1 hour 

CEUs: 0.1 

IS-0326 Community Tsunami Preparedness 

This module is designed to help Emergency Managers 

prepare their communities for tsunamis. Lessons include 

basic tsunami science, hazards produced by tsunamis, 

regional U.S. tsunami risks, the tsunami warning system, 

the importance of public education activities, and how to 

craft good emergency messages and develop tsunami 

response plans. Additional content provides video interviews of lessons learned by public officials in Crescent 

City, California, after the March 11, 2011, tsunami that 

originated in Japan. The module also contains links to 

extensive Reference and Resources sections. The latter 

includes tsunami PowerPoint presentations for each 

major U.S. region (Atlantic Coast, Gulf Coast, West Coast, 

Hawaii and Pacific Islands, Alaska, and Caribbean) that 

can be downloaded and customized for a particular location or need. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Explain the causes of tsunamis, how the wave 

propagates through the ocean, and why wave height 

increases as it approaches the coast. 

•	Describe the factors that influence coastal inundation. 

•	Discuss the hazards associated with tsunamis. 

•	Assess community risk. 

•	Describe the components of an effective tsunami 

response plan that encompasses hazard mitigation 

strategies and disaster management tactics. 

Program Area(s): Citizen Preparedness 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: Coastal Emergency Managers 

Course Length: 6 hours 

CEUs: 0.6 

This course provides state and FEMA staff that review 

Local Mitigation Plans with the information and training 

they will need to determine if a plan meets Federal mitigation planning requirements. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Explain the purpose and intent of reviewing local 

mitigation plans. 

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•	Describe how to use the Plan Review Guide to 

communicate the results of the review to a state or 

local community. 

•	Determine whether a local mitigation plan meets 

Federal mitigation planning requirements. 

Program Area(s): Multi-Hazard Mitigation Planning; 

Planning; Tribal; FEMA Mitigation; FEMA Planning 

Delivery Location: Online 

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. 

Course Length: 4 hours 

CEUs: 0.4 

IS-0331 Introduction to Radiological 

Emergency Preparedness Exercise Evaluation 

This course introduces the participant to the basic concepts 

and terminology of the offsite emergency preparedness program for commercial nuclear power plants. It 

provides an introduction to the program’s exercise evaluation regulations, philosophy, and methodology. 

Program Area(s): Radiological Emergency Preparedness 

Program 

Delivery Location: Online 

Course Length: 10 hours 

CEUs: 1 

IS-0340 Hazardous Materials Prevention 

Hazardous materials pose a continuing and growing 

emergency risk for local jurisdictions across the Nation. 

This course will provide participants with the assistance and confidence needed to effectively plan for 

and respond to hazardous materials incidents through 

sound Emergency Planning and with the highest level of 

safety for response personnel within their jurisdictions. 

Participants will enroll when they complete the online 

answer sheet for the final exam. 

Program Area(s): Citizen Preparedness 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: Emergency Management, Law 

Enforcement, Fire, public officials, and general population who want to understand the basis of Hazardous 

Materials Planning. 

Course Length: 10 hours 

CEUs: 1 

IS-0346 An Orientation to Hazardous 

Materials for Medical Personnel 

This course is designed to prepare medical and hospital 

personnel to analyze hazardous materials situations, take 

the necessary steps to assure medical provider safety, and 

identify appropriate resources for decontamination and 

medical care. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Describe the purpose of the course and why it is 

essential to have the knowledge and skills necessary 

to recognize and assess situations that can impact 

the facility and hospital staff in preparing for and 

responding to hazardous material emergencies. 

•	Describe the ways in which a medical center or 

hospital can be involved in a hazardous material 

event or response effort. 

•	Recognize the importance of compliance with Federal, 

state, local, and tribal regulations and standards. 

Program Area(s): Citizen Preparedness 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: Medical personnel seeking an understanding of the basics of hazardous materials. 

Course Length: 10 hours 

CEUs: 1 

IS-0360 Preparing for Mass Casualty 

Incidents: A Guide for Schools, Higher 

Education, and Houses of Worship 

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. 

Course Objectives: At the end of this course, the 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.
 

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Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: Whole community partners 

Course Length: 3 hours 

CEUs: 0.3 

IS-0362.a Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning 

for Schools 

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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): Citizen Preparedness; Planning 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: This course is designed for 

teachers, substitute teachers, counselors, parent volunteers, coaches, bus drivers, and participants. However, 

anyone with a personal or professional interest in school 

Preparedness is welcome to participate. School administrators, principals, and first responders alike will find 

useful information in this course. 

Course Length: 3 hours 

CEUs: 0.3 

IS-0366.a Planning for the Needs of Children 

in Disasters 

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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): Citizen Preparedness; Multi-Hazard 

Mitigation Planning; Response and Recovery; Voluntary 

Organizations 

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Delivery Location: Online 

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. 

Course Length: 6 hours 

CEUs: 0.6 

IS-0368 Including People with Disabilities and 

Others with Access and Functional Needs in 

Disaster Operations 

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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): Disability Integration 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: Open to all enrollees 

Course Length: 2 hours 

CEUs: 0.2 

IS-0386.a Introduction to Residential Coastal 

Construction 

This online 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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): Building Science; Floodplain 

Management; Hurricane Preparedness; Multi-Hazard 

Mitigation Planning; FEMA Mitigation 

Delivery Location: 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. 

Recommended Prerequisite: Participants should 

complete IS-0279, Engineering Principles and Practices for Retrofitting 

Flood-Prone Residential Structures. Taking IS-0279 should also 

help potential participants establish whether they have 

the necessary level of building science knowledge. 

Course Length: 10 hours 

CEUs: 1 

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IS-0390 Hazard Mitigation in Disaster 

Operations 

IS-0393.a Introduction to Hazard Mitigation 

The goal of this course is to provide an orientation to 

the Hazard Mitigation (HM) organization, its activities, 

applicable laws, regulations, sources of guidance/information, and important relationships, and to describe 

how the HM Cadre works as a team to achieve the goal 

of reducing harm from natural hazards across America. 

The training will enable members of the disaster 

workforce to recognize and advance opportunities for 

individuals, businesses, tribes, and communities to 

reduce the risk of future damages from hazard events. 

It also is intended to provide information about the HM 

Branch, to raise awareness of its programs and technical 

capabilities that may facilitate collaboration with Joint 

Field Office partners in the disaster recovery process. 

This course is an overview and is not intended to enable 

specialist trainees to successfully demonstrate ability to 

perform behaviors/activities in their Position Task Books. 

Additional training is provided on the job and through 

other courses identified in the Position Qualification 

Sheet. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Describe the goals of HM. 

•	Identify the key authorities for HM. 

•	Describe the key FEMA HM 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 HM. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Mitigation 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: This entry-level course is designed 

for all new HM support staff as well as non-Mitigation 

staff who need to understand the concepts, functions, 

and organization of HM in disaster operations. It will 

present a broad overview applicable to every function. 

Course Length: 1 hour 

CEUs: 0.1 

As the costs of disasters continue to rise, governments 

and ordinary citizens must find ways to reduce risks to 

our communities. As communities plan for new development and improvements to existing infrastructure, 

Mitigation can and should be an important component of 

the planning effort. This means taking action to reduce or 

eliminate long-term risk from hazards and their effects. 

This course provides an introduction to Mitigation for 

those who are new to Emergency Management and/or 

mitigation. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): Multi-Hazard Mitigation Planning 

Delivery Location: Online 

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 Length: 10 hours 

CEUs: 1 

IS-0394.a Protecting Your Home or Small 

Business from Disaster 

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 

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provides an introduction for those who are new to emergency management and/or hazard mitigation. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): Citizen Preparedness; Multi-Hazard 

Mitigation Planning 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: The primary audience is small business owners, homeowners, and individual citizens. 

Course Length: 10 hours 

CEUs: 1 

IS-0395 FEMA Risk Assessment Database 

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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): Building Science; Multi-Hazard 

Mitigation Planning 

Delivery Location: Online 

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. 

Course Length: 2 hours 

CEUs: 0.2 

IS-0403 Introduction to Individual Assistance 

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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): Response and Recovery; FEMA 

IndividualAssistance–Federal;IndividualAssistance–State 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: The primary audience is state IA 

Officers and FEMA IA staff. 

Course Length: 2 hours 

CEUs: 0.2 

IS-0405 Overview of Mass Care/Emergency 

Assistance 

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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): Response and Recovery 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: FEMA, state, tribal, local, and voluntary agency personnel assigned to MC/EA functions 

during disaster operations 

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Course Length: 1 hour 

CEUs: 0.1 

IS-0450 Emergency Preparedness for Federal 

Employees 

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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): Citizen Preparedness; FEMA Employee 

Training 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: Federal employees living and working 

outside the National Capital Region. 

Course Length: 1 hour 

CEUs: 0.1 

IS-0450.NC Emergency Preparedness for 

Federal Employees in the National Capital 

Region 

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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): Citizen Preparedness; FEMA Employee 

Training 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: Federal employees living and working 

in the National Capital Region. 

Course Length: 1 hour 

CEUs: 0.1 

IS-0453 Introduction to Homeland Security 

Planning 

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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

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•	Apply knowledge of homeland security preparedness 

to a given scenario. 

Program Area(s): Planning; FEMA Employee Training 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: All DHS employees 

Course Length: 21⁄2 hours 

CEUs: 0.25 

IS-0454 Fundamentals of Risk Management 

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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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 utilizes 

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. 

Program Area(s): Planning; FEMA Employee Training 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: All DHS employees 

Course Length: 2 hours 

CEUs: 0.2 

IS-0520 Introduction to Continuity of 

Operations Planning for Pandemic Influenzas 

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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): Level I Professional Continuity 

Practitioner Program; Continuity of Operations; Planning 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: Participation is open to Federal, 

state, local, territorial, and tribal government employees 

responsible for COOP. 

Course Length: 1 hour 

CEUs: 0.1 

IS-0522 Exercising Continuity Plans for 

Pandemics 

This is a follow-on course to IS-0520, Introduction to Continuity 

of Operations Planning for Pandemic Influenzas. It includes a brief 

review of continuity planning for pandemics and then 

involves the participant in a continuity pandemic exercise (Determined Accord). The primary audiences for 

this course are personnel at any level of government, 

representatives from Non-Governmental Organizations, 

or representatives from private industry who desire to 

conduct a short tabletop continuity pandemic exercise 

(Determined Accord). Participants should be familiar 

with their agency/organization continuity and pandemic 

plans. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

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Program Area(s): Level I Professional C

IS-0524 Continuity of Operations Planner’s 

Workshop 

ontinuity 

Practitioner Program; Continuity of Operations; Planning 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: Participation is open to Federal, 

state, local, territorial, and tribal government employees 

responsible for COOP. 

Required Prerequisite: IS-0520, Introduction to Continuity of 

Operations Planning for Pandemic Influenzas 

Course Length: 8 hours 

CEUs: 0.8 

IS-0523 Resilient Accord—Exercising 

Continuity Plans for Cyber Incidents 

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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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 essentials functions and identify 

solutions to address vulnerabilities in existing 

continuity plans. 

Program Area(s): Level I Professional Continuity 

Practitioner Program; Continuity of Operations; Planning 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: This course is available to anyone 

involved in continuity of operations. 

Course Length: 3 hours 

CEUs: 0.3 

The Continuity of Operations (COOP) Planner’s Workshop 

is to provide COOP training for Continuity Planners at 

the Federal, state, local, territorial, and tribal levels of 

government. Federal Continuity Directive 1 directs the 

Federal Executive Branch departments and agencies for 

developing COOP Plans and Programs. COOP Plans facilitate the performance of essential functions during any 

situation that may disrupt normal operations. The goal 

of this workshop is to provide you with the tools and 

hands-on experience necessary to improve your departments’ or agencies’ COOP Plans. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Correctly recognize the background and policy 

regarding continuity that affects development of 

continuity plans for reference in plan development. 

•	Develop a strategy to create a continuity plan using 

available requirements, guidance, and tools. 

•	Recognize and incorporate the key elements of a 

viable continuity capability into an outline for their 

continuity plan. 

•	Explain the four phases of continuity and relate their 

application to the continuity planning process in your 

organization. 

•	Recognize factors that affect plan maintenance and 

distribution strategies based upon factors identified 

through best practices, requirements, and guidance. 

•	Demonstrate knowledge of key concepts and strategies 

for developing, implementing, and updating a continuity 

plan and adhering to requirements and guidance by 

passing the final exam with at least a score of 70%. 

Program Area(s): Level I Professional Continuity 

Practitioner Program; Continuity of Operations; Planning 

Delivery Location: Online 

Required Prerequisite: Successful completion of E0548, 

Continuity of Operations Planning Program Manager Train-the-Trainer 

Course; or IS-0547.a, Introduction to Continuity of Operations 

Course Length: 5 hours 

CEUs: 0.5 

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IS-0525 Guardian Accord Workshop 

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. 

Course Objectives: The objectives for this course are 

focused on improving continuity programs by addressing 

the unique planning considerations of terrorism. The 

following objectives support the overall course goal: 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): Level I Professional Continuity 

Practitioner Program; Continuity of Operations; Planning 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: Federal, state, territorial, local, and 

tribal government employees responsible for managing 

a Continuity of Operations Program. There is no stipend 

for non-Federal attendees. 

ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate 

Course Length: 4 hours 

CEUs: 0.4 

IS-0526 Mission Essential Functions 

Workshop 

The Mission Essential Functions Workshop will assist 

Federal, state, local, territorial, and tribal levels of government continuity personnel develop Essential Functions 

to support continuity of essential operations during and 

following a significant disruption to normal operations 

and reconstitution. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Begin the process to identify essential functions. 

•	Recognize and incorporate the all 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. 

Program Area(s): Level I Professional Continuity 

Practitioner Program; Continuity of Operations; Planning 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: Federal, state, territorial, local, and 

tribal government employees responsible for managing 

a Continuity of Operations Program. There is no stipend 

for non-Federal attendees. 

Course Length: 6 hours 

CEUs: 0.6 

IS-0546.a Continuity of Operations Awareness 

This web-based course will provide all public sector 

employees with a fundamental understanding of 

Continuity of Operations (COOP), terms, objectives, and 

benefits to their organization. It gives a brief overview 

of the elements of a viable COOP capability. This awareness course provides information on how a COOP event 

might affect participants, their organizations, and their 

families, whether they are a member of their organization’s COOP team or not. 

Note: This course code no longer contains a “calendar year” extension. 

The course is recognized as a one-time completion requirement. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Define continuity of operations. 

•	Identify the legal basis for continuity of operations. 

•	Explain the Continuity Program Management Cycle. 

•	Describe the elements of a viable continuity program. 

Program Area(s): Level I Professional Continuity 

Practitioner Program; Continuity of Operations; Planning 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: Participation is open to Federal, 

state, local, territorial, and tribal government employees 

responsible for COOP. 

Course Length: 1 hour 

CEUs: 0.1 

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IS-0547.a Introduction to Continuity of 

Operations 

This web-based course is designed for a broad Federal 

audience—from Senior Managers to those directly 

involved in the Continuity of Operations (COOP) planning effort. The course provides a working knowledge of 

the COOP guidance. The course also provides activities 

to enhance participants’ COOP Programs. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Define COOP. 

•	Identify the legal basis for COOP. 

•	Describe the structure of the continuity planning team. 

•	Explain the continuity program management cycle. 

•	Identify the phases of continuity. 

•	Recognize the steps in the continuity planning model. 

Program Area(s): Level I Professional Continuity 

Practitioner Program; Continuity of Operations; Planning 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: Participation is open to Federal, 

state, local, territorial, and tribal government employees 

responsible for COOP. 

Required Prerequisites: IS-0546.a, Continuity of Operations 

Awareness, or previous version 

Course Length: 2 hours 

CEUs: 0.2 

IS-0548 Continuity of Operations Program 

Manager 

This course describes the requirements for developing a 

Continuity Program as prescribed in Federal Continuity 

Directive 1, Federal Executive Branch National Continuity 

Program and Requirements. The course covers program 

requirements and elements and support requirements and 

describes the roles and responsibilities of the Continuity 

Program Manager and other key players in developi

IS-0554 Emergency Planning for Public Works 

ng a 

viable Continuity Program. Although this course directly 

addresses continuity requirements for Federal Executive 

Branch organizations, the course is also useful to state, 

local, territorial, and tribal governments. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Define Continuity Of Operations (COOP). 

•	Explain the benefits of developing a viable continuity 

program. 

•	Identify the elements of a viable continuity program. 

•	Identify processes, resources, and tasks necessary to 

implement and manage a successful continuity program. 

Program Area(s): Level I Professional Continuity 

Practitioner Program; Continuity of Operations; Planning 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: Participation is open to Federal, 

state, local, territorial, and tribal government employees 

responsible for COOP. 

Required Prerequisites: IS-0546.a, Continuity of Operations 

Awareness; and IS-0547.a, Introduction to Continuity of Operations 

Course Length: 4 hours 

CEUs: 0.4 

IS-0551 Continuity of Operations Devolution 

Planning 

This course provides participants with the tools and 

practical knowledge necessary to develop their organization’s Devolution Plans and procedures. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): Level II Master Continuity Practitioner 

Program; Continuity of Operations; Planning 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: Participation is open to Federal, 

state, local, territorial, and tribal government employees 

responsible for COOP. 

Required Prerequisites: IS-0546.a, Continuity of Operations 

Awareness; IS-0547.a, Introduction to Continuity of Operations; and 

IS-0548, Continuity of Operations Program Manager 

Course Length: 2 hours 

CEUs: 0.2 

This course explains how Public Works prepares and 

plans for emergencies. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Explain the relationships between public works 

activities and emergency planning. 

•	Describe how to establish a planning team. 

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•	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. 

Program Area(s): Public Works 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: Public Works professionals, urban 

planners, local government officials, and Elected Officials. 

Course Length: 3 hours 

CEUs: 0.3 

IS-0556 Damage Assessment for Public 

Works 

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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): Public Works 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: Public Works professionals, urban 

planners, local government officials, and Elected Officials. 

Course Length: 3 hours 

CEUs: 0.3 

IS-0558 Public Works and Disaster Recovery 

This course will explain how Public Works is involved 

in disaster recovery. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): Public Works 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: Public Works professionals, urban 

planners, local government officials, and elected officials. 

Course Length: 3 hours 

CEUs: 0.3 

IS-0559 Local Damage Assessment 

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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): Citizen Preparedness 

Delivery Location: Online 

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. 

Recommended Prerequisites: IS-0100.b, Introduction to the 

Incident Command System, ICS-100; IS-0200.b, Incident Command 

System for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents; IS-0700.a, 

National Incident Management System, An Introduction; IS-0800.b, 

National Response Framework, An Introduction; IS-0120.a, An 

Introduction to Exercises; and IS-0130, Exercise Evaluation and 

Improvement Planning 

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Course Length: 2 hours 

CEUs: 0.2 

IS-0613 Technical Writing 

This course is designed as an asynchronous course that 

supports the Master Trainer professional and communication foundational competencies of the instructional 

design certificate program. It consists of multiple modules 

instructing to the comprehension of research, writing, 

and graphic communications principles. 

Program Area(s): Master Trainer Program–Instructional 

Design Certificate 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: The audience for this course consists 

of training personnel and managers and those who wish 

to gain knowledge and skills in the areas of training and 

development. 

Course Length: 10 hours 

CEUs: 1 

IS-0619 Research in Training and Education 

This course provides an overview of the process of 

conducting research in training and education and 

documenting the analysis of the research in a paper. 

Topics in the course include the development of an issue 

or problem statement to be researched, the process to 

conduct a literature review, types of research and data 

collection models, and formats for research papers. 

Program Area(s): Master Trainer Program–Instructor 

Certificate; Master Trainer Program–Instructional 

Design Certificate; Master Trainer Program–Training 

Management Certificate 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: The audience for this course is 

managers assigned to positions that supervise and coordinate training and exercise programs. This course is not 

appropriate for entry-level training personnel. 

Course Length: 6 hours 

CEUs: 0.6 

IS-0632.a Introduction to Debris Operations 

This course is designed to familiarize participants with 

general debris removal operations and identify critical 

debris operations issues. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): Public Assistance–State; FEMA Public 

Assistance–Federal 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: All audiences 

Recommended Prerequisite: IS-0634, Introduction to 

FEMA’s Public Assistance Program 

Course Length: 2 hours 

CEUs: 0.2 

IS-0634 Introduction to FEMA’s Public 

Assistance Program 

This course is designed to familiarize participants with 

the Public Assistance (PA) Program and the steps in the 

PA process, as well as the documentation requirements. 

After completing the course, participants should: be 

familiar with the PA Program; identify the functional 

steps in the PA Program; and be familiar with the documentation requirements for the PA Program. 

Course Objective: Demonstrate a basic knowledge of 

the Public Assistance Program and the steps in the PA 

process. 

Program Area(s): Public Assistance–State; FEMA Public 

Assistance–Federal 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: All audiences 

Course Length: 4 hours 

CEUs: 0.4 

IS-0650.a Building Partnerships with Tribal 

Governments 

This course provides non-tribal participants with the 

basic knowledge to build effective partnerships with 

tribal governments and to work in concert with them 

to protect native people and their property against all 

types of hazards. Throughout this course, tribal representatives speak about their history, their culture, their 

way of life, and how to develop good relationships with 

tribal communities. 

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Course Objectives: 

•	Build effective partnerships with tribal governments. 

•	Work in concert with tribal governments to protect 

native people and property against all types of 

hazards. 

Program Area(s): Tribal 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: This course is available to anyone. 

Course Length: 10 hours 

CEUs: 1 

IS-0660 Introduction to Public-Private 

Partnerships 

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 utilizing partnerships to improve response, recovery, and resilience. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Clarify roles and responsibilities. 

•	Improve teams and coordination. 

•	Improve operational coordination. 

IS-0701.a National Incident Management 

System Multi-Agency Coordination System 

Course 

•	Expedite economic recovery. 

Program Area(s): Integrated Emergency Management 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: Emergency management professionals involved in public-private partnerships. 

Course Length: 2 hours 

CEUs: 0.2 

IS-0662 Improving Preparedness and 

Resilience through Public-Private Partnerships 

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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Clarify roles and responsibilities. 

•	Improve teamwork and coordination. 

•	Improve operational coordination. 

•	Improve operational communications. 

•	Improve Economic Recovery 

Program Area(s): Integrated Emergency Management; 

Planning 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: Emergency management planners 

and others interested in public-private partnerships. 

Course Length: 2 hours 

CEUs: 0.2 

IS-0700.a National Incident Management 

System, An Introduction 

This course provides an introduction to the National 

Incident Management System (NIMS). It provides a 

basic introduction to NIMS; it is not designed to replace 

Incident Command System or position-specific training. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Describe the intent of NIMS. 

•	Describe the key concepts and principles underlying 

NIMS. 

•	Describe the purpose of the NIMS Components, 

including Preparedness, Communications and 

Information Management, Resource Management, 

and Command and Management. 

•	Describe the purpose of the National Integration Center. 

Program Area(s): Level I Professional Continuity 

Practitioner Program 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: This course is available to anyone. 

Course Length: 3 hours 

CEUs: 0.3 

This interactive computer-based National Incident 

Management System course prepares participants to use 

the components of a Multi-Agency Coordination System 

(MACS) and establish relationships between all elements 

of the system. The primary functions of MACS addressed 

in the course are: to support Incident Management 

policies and priorities; facilitate logistics support and 

resource tracking; make informed resource allocation 

decisions using Incident Management priorities; coordinate Incident Management-related information; and 

coordinate interagency and intergovernmental issues 

regarding Incident Management policies, priorities, and 

strategies. There also is a group study version of this 

course by which it may be delivered in the classroom. 

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Course Objectives: 

•	Define multi-agency coordination at the local, tribal, 

state, and Federal levels of government. 

•	Define key terms related to the MACS. 

•	Identify typical priorities established between 

elements of the MACS. 

•	Describe the process of acquiring and allocating 

resources required by incident management 

personnel related to the entire MACS. 

•	Identify potential coordination and policy issues 

arising from an incident relative to the entire MACS. 

Program Area(s): Incident Command System; Universal 

Emergency Preparedness 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: General Public 

Course Length: 5 hours 

CEUs: 0.5 

IS-0702.a National Incident Management 

System Public Information Systems 

The Public Information Systems described in National 

Incident Management System (NIMS) are designed to 

effectively manage public information at an incident, 

regardless of the size and complexity of the situation 

or the number of entities involved in the response. The 

goal of this course is to facilitate NIMS compliance by 

providing participants with the basic information and 

tools that they need to apply the NIMS public information systems and protocols during Incident Management. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Define NIMS public information systems to include 

onsite operations, the Joint Infor

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Introduction 

mation System (JIS), 

and the Joint Information Center (JIC), and how they 

relate to each other. 

•	Describe the JIS/JIC process of gathering, verifying, 

coordinating, and disseminating information by 

public information and incident management 

personnel. 

•	Identify each agency involved in given emergency 

situations and the role of each in the JIS to ensure 

appropriate situational awareness information is 

communicated to the public. 

•	Define key terms related to public information 

systems to include the relationship with multi-agency 

coordination systems and the field. 

Program Area(s): Planning 

Delivery Location: Online
 

Selection Criteria: This course is designed for local and 


state Public Information Officers.
 

Recommended Prerequisite: Completion of IS-0700.a,
 

National Incident Management System, An Introduction 

Course Length: 3 hours 

CEUs: 0.3 

IS-0703.a National Incident Management 

System Resource Management 

This interactive computer-based course provides the 

principles, tools, processes, and systems used in National 

Incident Management System (NIMS) that Incident 

Managers need for timely and effective Resource 

Management during an incident. 

The course shows that resources, including personnel, 

teams, facilities, equipment, and supplies, are managed 

through NIMS by advance planning, resource identification and ordering, categorizing resources, use of 

agreements, acquisition management, management 

information systems, and protocols for ordering, mobilization, and dispatching. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): Incident Command System; Universal 

Emergency Preparedness 

Delivery Location: Online classroom 

Selection Criteria: This course is available to anyone. 

Course Length: 3 hours 

CEUs: 0.3 

This online course provides an introduction to National 

Incident Management System (NIMS) intrastate mutual 

aid and assistance. Participants will learn about the 

purpose and benefits of mutual aid and assistance, 

and the emphasis that NIMS places on mutual aid and 

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assistance. The course explains how to develop mutual 

aid and assistance agreements and mutual aid operational plans. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Describe the purpose, benefits, and uses of mutual 

aid and assistance. 

•	Explain how mutual aid and assistance agreements 

relate to NIMS. 

•	Identify what information should be included in a 

mutual aid and assistance agreement. 

•	Explain the process for developing mutual aid and 

assistance agreements. 

•	Identify the elements of a mutual aid and assistance 

operational plan. 

Program Area(s): Continuity of Operations; Incident 

Command System; Integrated Emergency Management; 

National Response Framework; Response and Recovery; 

Tribal; Voluntary Organizations 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: This course is designed for state, 

local, and tribal emergency response and coordination 

personnel. 

Required Prerequisite: IS-0700.a, National Incident 

Management System, An Introduction 

Course Length: 2 hours 

CEUs: 0.2 

IS-0720 An Introduction to the National 

Emergency Technology Guard 

This course is designed to introduce the participant 

to the National Emergency Technology (NET) Guard 

Program, and to briefly explain how to create a NET 

Guard Program in a local community. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Explain what NET Guard is and its benefit for a 

community. 

•	Identify services NET Guard can provide and 

functions it does not provide. 

•	Identify four key steps to creating a NET Guard 

program plan. 

•	Explain four key steps to build, implement, and 

sustain a NET Guard program. 

Program Area(s): Citizen Preparedness; Voluntary 

Organizations; FEMA Planning 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: NET Guard founders/administrators, 

potential NET Guard administrators, NET Guard volunteers, the general public. 

Course Length: 1 hour 

CEUs: 0.1 

IS-0775 Emergency Operations Center 

Management and Operations 

This course describes the role, design, and functions of 

Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs) and their relationships as components of a Multi-Agency Coordination 

System (MACS). The course contains disaster-related 

examples, activities, and case studies that relate to 

EOCs and MACS at the Federal, state, and local levels of 

government. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Relate EOC operations to National Incident 

Management System requirements. 

•	Describe the role that EOCs play in overall multiagency coordination. 

•	Describe the relationship between the EOC and the 

on-scene Incident Command System structure. 

•	Identify staffing, information, systems, and 

equipment needs at the EOC. 

•	Determine whether participants’ EOC organizations 

are conducive to effective coordination. 

•	Identify potential alternate locations suitable for EOC 

operations should the primary EOC facility become 

damaged or inoperable. 

•	Create a test, training, and exercise plan for critical 

EOC operations. 

•	Develop a strategy and schedule for reviewing EOC 

resource requirements and technology needs. 

Program Area(s): Citizen Preparedness 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: Federal, state, local, and tribal 

Emergency Managers; first responders to include 

Incident Commanders from all Emergency Management 

disciplines; private industry personnel responsible for 

coordination activities during a disaster; and Voluntary 

Organizations Active in Disaster personnel. 

Course Length: 4 hours 

CEUs: 0.4 

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IS-0794 External Affairs Program Liaison 

Function 

This training is designed to equip participants with the 

skills needed to perform effectively at the trainee level in 

their assigned Program Liaison area. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Recognize the importance of getting accurate and 

timely information that informs the general public 

and survivors to the public during and after a disaster. 

•	Explain how the Program Liaison supports the 

disaster recovery mission by gathering and sharing 

information. 

•	Describe techniques for building and maintaining 

effective working relationships with program areas. 

•	Describe how information gathered by the Program 

Liaison is analyzed for significance and to identify 

opportunities to achieve mission objectives. 

Program Area(s): External Affairs–State/Local/Federal; 

FEMA External Affairs–Federal 

Delivery Location: Online 

Course Length: 1 hour 

CEUs: 0.1 

IS-0800.b National Response Framework, An 

Introduction 

This course introduces participants to the concepts and 

principles of the National Response Framework (NRF). 

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

•	The purpose of the NRF. 

•	The response doctrine established by the NRF. 

•	The roles and responsibilities of entities as specified 

in the NRF. 

•	The actions that support national response. 

•	The response organizations used for Multi-Agency 

Coordination. 

•	How planning relates to national Preparedness. 

The course is available on the Independent Study web site. 

Program Area(s): Generalized Emergency Preparedness;
 

Level I Professional Continuity Practitioner Program;
 

National Response Framework
 

Delivery Location: Online
 

Selection Criteria: This course is available to anyone.
 

Course Length: 3 hours 

CEUs: 0.3 

IS-0801 Emergency Support Function (ESF) 

#1—Transportation 

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, ESFs are 

primary mechanisms at the operational level used to 

organize and provide assistance. This series of courses 

is designed to overview each of the 14 ESFs. This course 

provides an introduction to ESF #1—Transportation. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Describe the overall purpose and scope of ESF #1. 

•	Identify the supplemental assistance ESF #1 provides 

to state, local, and tribal governments. 

•	Identify typical actions accomplished by ESF #1 

resources and teams. 

•	Describe the types of partnerships formed between ESF 

#1 and other response agencies and organizations. 

Program Area(s): National Response Framework 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: This course is available to anyone. 

Recommended Prerequisite: IS-0800.b, National Response 

Framework, An Introduction 

Course Length: 4 hours 

IS-0802 Emergency Support Function (ESF) 

#2—Communications 

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, ESFs are 

primary mechanisms at the operational level used to 

organize and provide assistance. This series of courses 

is designed to overview each of the 14 ESFs. This course 

provides an introduction to ESF #2—Communications. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Describe the overall purpose and scope of ESF #2. 

•	Identify the supplemental assistance ESF #2 provides 

to state, local, and tribal governments. 

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•	Identify typical actions accomplished by ESF #2 

resources and teams. 

•	Describe the types of partnerships formed between ESF 

#2 and other response agencies and organizations. 

Program Area(s): National Response Framework 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: This course is available to anyone. 

Recommended Prerequisite: IS-0800.b, National Response 

Framework, An Introduction 

Course Length: 4 hours 

IS-0803 Emergency Support Function (ESF) 

#3—Public Works and Engineering 

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, ESFs are 

primary mechanisms at the operational level used to 

organize and provide assistance. This series of courses 

is designed to overview each of the 14 ESFs. This course 

provides an introduction to ESF #3—Public Works and 

Engineering. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Describe the overall purpose and scope of ESF #3. 

•	Identify the supplemental assistance ESF #3 provides 

to state, local, and tribal governments. 

•	Identify typical actions accomplished by ESF #3 

resources and teams. 

•	Describe the types of partnerships formed 

between ESF #3 and other response agencies and 

organizations. 

Program Area(s): National Response Framework; Public 

Works 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: This course is available to anyone. 

Recommended Prerequisite: IS-0800.b, National Response 

Framework, An Introduction 

Course Length: 4 hours 

IS-0804 Emergency Support Function (ESF) 

#4—Firefighting 

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, ESFs are 

primary mechanisms at the operational level used to 

organize and provide assistance. This series of courses 

is designed to overview each of the 14 ESFs. This course 

provides an introduction to ESF #4—Firefighting. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Describe the overall purpose and scope of ESF #4. 

•	Identify the supplemental assistance ESF #4 provides 

to state, local, and tribal governments. 

•	Identify typical actions accomplished by ESF #4 

resources and teams. 

•	Describe the types of partnerships formed 

between ESF #4 and other response agencies and 

organizations. 

Program Area(s): National Response Framework 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: This course is available to anyone. 

Recommended Prerequisite: IS-0800.b, National Response 

Framework, An Introduction 

Course Length: 4 hours 

IS-0806 Emergency Support Function (ESF) 

#6—Mass Care, Emergency Assistance, 

Housing, and Human Services 

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, ESFs are 

primary mechanisms at the operational level used to 

organize and provide assistance. This series of courses 

provides an overview of each of the 14 ESFs. This course 

introduces ESF #6—Mass Care, Emergency Assistance, 

Housing, and Human Services. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Describe the overall purpose and scope of ESF #6. 

•	Identify the types of supplemental assistance ESF #6 

provides to individuals and state, local, and tribal 

governments. 

•	Identify typical activities accomplished by ESF #6 

resources and teams. 

•	Describe the types of partnerships formed 

between ESF #6 and other response agencies and 

organizations. 

Program Area(s): National Response Framework 

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Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: This course is available to anyone. 

Recommended Prerequisite: IS-0800.b, National Response 

Framework, An Introduction 

Course Length: 4 hours 

IS-0807 Emergency Support Function (ESF) 

#7—Logistics Management and Resource 

Support Annex 

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, ESFs are 

primary mechanisms at the operational level used to 

organize and provide assistance. This series of courses 

is designed to overview each of the 14 ESFs. This 

course provides an introduction to ESF #7—Logistics 

Management and Resource Support Annex. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Describe the overall purpose and scope of ESF #7. 

•	Identify the supplemental assistance ESF #7 provides 

to state, local, and tribal governments. 

•	Identify typical actions accomplished by ESF #7 

resources and teams. 

•	Describe the types of partnerships formed between ESF 

#7 and other response agencies and organizations. 

Program Area(s): National Response Framework 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: This course is available to anyone. 

Recommended Prerequisite: IS-0800.b, National Response 

Framework, An Introduction 

Course Length: 4 hours 

IS-0808 Emergency Support Function (ESF) 

#8—Public Health and Medical Services 

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, ESFs are 

primary mechanisms at the operational level used to 

organize and provide assistance. This series of courses 

is designed to overview each of the 14 ESFs. This course 

provides an introduction to ESF #8—Public Health and 

Medical Services. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Describe the overall purpose and scope of ESF #8. 

•	Identify the supplemental assistance ESF #8 provides 

to state, local, and tribal governments. 

•	Identify typical actions accomplished by ESF #8 

resources and teams. 

•	Describe the types of partnerships formed between ESF 

#8 and other response agencies and organizations. 

Program Area(s): National Response Framework 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: This course is available to anyone. 

Recommended Prerequisite: IS-0800.b, National Response 

Framework, An Introduction 

Course Length: 4 hours 

IS-0809 Emergency Support Function (ESF) 

#9—Search and Rescue 

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, ESFs are 

primary mechanisms at the operational level used to 

organize and provide assistance. This series of courses 

is designed to overview each of the 14 ESFs. This course 

provides an introduction to ESF #9—Search and Rescue. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Describe the overall purpose and scope of ESF #9. 

•	Identify the supplemental assistance ESF #9 provides 

to state, local, and tribal governments. 

•	Identify typical actions accomplished by ESF #9 

resources and teams. 

•	Describe the types of partnerships formed between ESF 

#9 and other response agencies and organizations. 

Program Area(s): National Response Framework 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: This course is available to anyone. 

Recommended Prerequisite: IS-0800.b, National Response 

Framework, An Introduction 

Course Length: 4 hours 

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IS-0810 Emergency Support Function (ESF) 

#10—Oil and Hazardous Materials Resources 

Annex 

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, ESFs are 

primary mechanisms at the operational level used to 

organize and provide assistance. This series of courses 

is designed to overview each of the 14 ESFs. This course 

provides an introduction to ESF #10—Oil and Hazardous 

Materials Resources Annex. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Describe the overall purpose and scope of ESF #10. 

•	Identify the supplemental assistance ESF #10 provides 

to state, local, and tribal governments. 

•	Identify typical actions accomplished by ESF #10 

resources and teams. 

•	Describe the types of partnerships formed 

between ESF #10 and other response agencies and 

organizations. 

Program Area(s): National Response Framework 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: This course is available to anyone. 

Recommended Prerequisite: IS-0800.b, National Response 

Framework, An Introduction 

Course Length: 4 hours 

IS-0811 Emergency Support Function (ESF) 

#11—Agriculture and Natural Resources 

Annex 

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, ESFs are 

primary mechanisms at the operational level used to 

organize and provide assistance. This series of courses 

is designed to overview each of the 14 ESFs. This course 

provides an introduction to ESF #11—Agriculture and 

Natural Resources Annex. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Describe the overall purpose and scope of ESF #11. 

•	Identify the supplemental assistance ESF #11 provides 

to state, local, and tribal governments. 

•	Identify typical actions accomplished by ESF 

#11 resources and teams. Describe the types of 

partnerships formed between ESF #11 and other 

response agencies and organizations. 

Program Area(s): National Response Framework 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: This course is available to anyone. 

Recommended Prerequisite: IS-0800.b, National Response 

Framework, An Introduction 

Course Length: 4 hours 

IS-0812 Emergency Support Function (ESF) 

#12—Energy 

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, ESFs are 

primary mechanisms at the operational level used to 

organize and provide assistance. This series of courses 

is designed to overview each of the 14 ESFs. This course 

provides an introduction to ESF #12—Energy. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Describe the overall purpose and scope of ESF #12. 

•	Identify the supplemental assistance ESF #12 provides 

to state, local, and tribal governments. 

•	Identify typical actions accomplished by ESF #12 

resources and teams. 

•	Describe the types of partnerships formed 

between ESF #12 and other response agencies and 

organizations. 

Program Area(s): National Response Framework 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: This course is available to anyone. 

Recommended Prerequisite: IS-0800.b, National Response 

Framework, An Introduction 

Course Length: 4 hours 

IS-0813 Emergency Support Function (ESF) 

#13—Public Safety and Security Annex 

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, ESFs are 

primary mechanisms at the operational level used to 

organize and provide assistance. This series of courses 

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is designed to overview each of the 14 ESFs. This course 

provides an introduction to ESF #13—Public Safety and 

Security Annex. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Describe the overall purpose and scope of ESF #13. 

•	Identify the supplemental assistance ESF #13 provides 

to state, local, and tribal governments. 

•	Identify typical actions accomplished by ESF #13 

resources and teams. 

•	Describe the types of partnerships formed between ESF 

#13 and other response agencies and organizations. 

Program Area(s): National Response Framework 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: This course is available to anyone. 

Recommended Prerequisite: IS-0800.b, National Response 

Framework, An Introduction 

Course Length: 4 hours 

IS-0820 Introduction to National Response 

Framework Support Annexes 

The National Response Framework (NRF) presents the 

guiding principles that enable all response partners to 

prepare for and provide a unified national response to 

disasters and emergencies from the smallest incident 

to the largest catastrophe. As part of the NRF, Support 

Annexes describe how Federal departments and agencies, the private sector, volunteer organizations, and 

Non-Governmental Organizations coordinate and 

execute the common support processes and administrative tasks required during an incident. The actions 

described in the Support Annexes are not limited to 

particular types of events, but are overarching in nature 

and applicable to nearly every type of incident. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Describe the purpose of the NRF Support Annexes. 

•	Identify the roles and responsibilities of response 

partners for supporting incident management. 

•	Describe the coordinating procedures and 

mechanisms set forth in each NRF Support Annex. 

Program Area(s): National Response Framework 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: This course is available to anyone. 

Recommended Prerequisite: IS-0800.b, National Response 

Framework, An Introduction 

Course Length: 1 hour 

CEUs: 0.1 

IS-0821.a Critical Infrastructure and Key 

Resources Support Annex 

The National Response Framework (NRF) presents the 

guiding principles that enable all response partners to 

prepare for and provide a unified national response to 

disasters and emergencies—from the smallest incident 

to the largest catastrophe. As part of the NRF, Support 

Annexes describe how Federal departments and agencies, the private sector, volunteer organizations, and 

Non-Governmental Organizations coordinate and 

execute the common support processes and administrative tasks required during an incident. The actions 

described in the Support Annexes are not limited to particular types of events, but are overarching in nature and 

applicable to nearly every type of incident. This course 

provides an introduction to the Critical Infrastructure 

and Key Resources Support Annex to the NRF. 

Program Area(s): Critical Infrastructure Security and 

Resilience; National Response Framework 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: This course is available to anyone. 

Recommended Prerequisite: IS-0800.b, National Response 

Framework, An Introduction 

Course Length: 1 hour 

CEUs: 0.1 

IS-0822 Fundamentals of Management and 

Support Coordination of Federal Disaster 

Operations 

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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

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•	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 NRF and NIMS are applied at the 

FEMA incident management level. 

•	Identify the different types of planning. 

•	Describe the resource requirements process. 

Program Area(s): National Response Framework; 

Planning; Response and Recovery; FEMA Logistics; 

FEMA Long-Term Community Recovery; FEMA 

Mitigation; FEMA National Disaster Recovery Support; 

FEMA Operations–Federal; FEMA Planning; FEMA Public 

Assistance–Federal; FEMA Employee Training 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: All FEMA employees who are 

assigned to a FEMA Qualification System position in 

Incident Management or Incident Support. 

Recommended Prerequisites: 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; 

and IS-0800.b, National Response Framework, An Introduction 

Course Length: 4 hours 

CEUs: 0.4 

IS-0830 Introduction to National Response 

Framework Incident Annexes 

As part of the National Response Framework (NRF), 

Incident Annexes address the unique aspects of how 

we respond to seven broad incident categories (e.g., 

biological, nuclear/radiological, mass evacuation). The 

overarching nature of functions described in these 

annexes frequently involves either support to or cooperation of all Federal departments and agencies involved in 

Incident Management efforts to ensure seamless integration of and transitions between Preparedness, Prevention, 

Response, Recovery, and Mitigation activities. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Describe the purpose of the NRF Incident Annexes. 

•	Identify the roles and responsibilities of response 

partners for supporting incident management. 

•	Describe the coordinating procedures and 

mechanisms set forth in each NRF Incident Annex. 

Program Area(s): National Response Framework 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: This course is available to anyone. 

Recommended Prerequisite: IS-0800.b, National Response 

Framework, An Introduction 

Course Length: 1 hour 

CEUs: 0.1 

IS-0836 Nuclear/Radiological Incident Annex 

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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): National Response Framework; 

Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: This course is available to anyone. 

Course Length: 1 hour 

CEUs: 0.1 

IS-0860.b The National Infrastructure 

Protection Plan, An Introduction 

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. 

Program Area(s): Critical Infrastructure Security and 

Resilience 

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Delivery Location: Online 

Course Length: 2 hours 

CEUs: 0.2 

IS-0870.a Dams Sector: Crisis Management 

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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): Critical Infrastructure Security and 

Resilience; Dam Safety; Planning 

Delivery Location: Online 

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. 

Course Length: 2 hours 

CEUs: 0.2 

IS-0871.a Dams Sector: Security Awareness 

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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): Critical Infrastructure Security and 

Resilience; Dam Safety; Planning 

Delivery Location: Online 

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. 

Required Prerequisite: IS-0870.a, Dams Sector: Crisis 

Management 

Course Length: 21⁄2 hours 

CEUs: 0.2 

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IS-0872.a Dams Sector: Protective Measures 

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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): Critical Infrastructure Security and 

Resilience; Dam Safety; Planning 

Delivery Location: Online 

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. 

Required Prerequisites: IS-0870.a, Dams Sector: Crisis 

Management; and IS-0871.a, Dams Sector: Security Awareness 

Course Length: 2 hours 

CEUs: 0.2 

IS-0890.a Introduction to the Interagency 

Security Committee 

This is the first course in the Interagency Security 

Committee (ISC) web-based training series. The purpose 

of this series of courses is to provide Federal facility 

security professionals, engineers, building owners, 

construction contractors, architects, and the general 

public with basic information pertaining to the ISC and 

its facility security standards, processes, and practices. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Explain why the ISC was formed. 

•	Describe the history, vision, and mission of the ISC. 

•	Identify key historical ISC documents. 

•	Describe the composition of the ISC. 

•	Describe the functions of the ISC and ISC 

subcommittees and working groups. 

•	Identify how ISC standards are used to identify 

needed security requirements and enhancements. 

•	Describe the steps to identify, implement, and test the 

effectiveness of security requirements for a Federal 

facility. 

Program Area(s): Critical Infrastructure Security and 

Resilience 

Delivery Location: Online 

Course Length: 1 hour 

CEUs: 0.1 

IS-0891 Facility Security Level Determinations 

for Federal Facilities 

This is the second course in the Interagency Security 

Committee (ISC) web-based training series. This course 

will provide Federal personnel with responsibilities for 

security-related policies, programs, projects, and/or 

operations for their department or agency with an overview of the process to determine the Facility Security 

Level for a Federal facility. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Define both the criteria and process to determine the 

facility security level (FSL) for a facility, which serves as 

the basis for implementing protective measures. 

•	Describe how the FSL determination directs agency 

officials to a set of baseline security standards that may 

be customized to address site-specific threat conditions. 

•	Demonstrate how to use the ISC FSL Determination 

Matrix. 

•	Describe how the FSL matrix incorporates security 

factors to be evaluated. 

Program Area(s): Critical Infrastructure Security and 

Resilience 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: This course is available to anyone. 

Recommended Prerequisite: IS-0890.a, Introduction to the 

Interagency Security Committee 

Course Length: 1 hour 

CEUs: 0.1 

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IS-0892 Physical Security Criteria for Federal 

Facilities 

This is the third course in the Interagency Security 

Committee (ISC) web-based training series. It provides 

an introduction to how the ISC Physical Security Criteria 

for Federal Facilities Standard establishes a baseline set 

of physical security measures to be applied to all nonmilitary Federal facilities. The course also provides an 

understanding of the framework for the customization 

of security measures to address unique risks faced at e

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facility. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Describe the ISC risk management process. 

•	Determine the baseline level of protection (LOP) and 

countermeasures for a Federal facility based on its 

facility security level. 

•	Describe the steps for determining the customized 

and highest achievable LOP for a Federal facility using 

the ISC risk management process. 

•	Identify the physical security countermeasures for 

a Federal facility that correspond with it’s LOP and 

specific security threats. 

Program Area(s): Critical Infrastructure Security and 

Resilience 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: This course is available to anyone. 

Recommended Prerequisites: IS-0890.a, Introduction to the 

Interagency Security Committee; and IS-0891, Facility Security Level 

Determinations for Federal Facilities 

Course Length: 2 hours 

CEUs: 0.2 

IS-0893 Facility Security Committees 

This course has been developed by the Department of 

Homeland Security’s Interagency Security Committee 

and is being hosted by EMI. All questions or comments 

about this course should be directed to the following 

e-mail address: ISCAccess@dhs.gov. This course will provide 

Federal personnel with an overview of Facility Security 

Committees (FSCs), including: their members, roles, and 

responsibilities, and the policies and procedures for FSC 

operations and decision-making. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Describe the members of the FSC. 

•	Identify the roles and responsibilities of the FSC. 

•	Describe FSC operational and decision-making 

procedures. 

Program Area(s): Critical Infrastructure Security and 

Resilience 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: This course is available to anyone. 

Recommended Prerequisites: IS-0890.a, Introduction to 

the Interagency Security Committee; IS-0891, Facility Security Level 

Determinations for Federal Facilities; and IS-0892, Physical Security 

Criteria for Federal Facilities 

Course Length: 1 hour 

CEUs: 0.1 

This course provides the user with background information about the accessibility requirements of Section 

508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended) 

by providing participants with a general overview of 

Section 508 basics. 

Program Area(s): Master Trainer Program–Instructor 

Certificate; Master Trainer Program–Instructional 

Design Certificate; Master Trainer Program–Training 

Management Certificate; Master Trainer Program– 

Executive Training Management Certificate; FEMA 

Employee Training 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: This course is open to the general 

public. 

Course Length: 3 hours 

CEUs: 0.3 

IS-0906 Workplace Security Awareness 

This course provides guidance to individuals and organizations on how to improve workplace security. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Identify potential risks to workplace security. 

•	Describe measures for improving workplace security. 

•	Determine the actions to take in response to a 

security situation. 

Program Area(s): Citizen Preparedness; Critical 

Infrastructure Security and Resilience; FEMA Safety; 

FEMA Employee Training 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: Staff at CIKR locations 

Course Length: 1 hour 

CEUs: 0.1 

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IS-0907 Active Shooter: What You Can Do 

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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): Citizen Preparedness; Critical 

Infrastructure Security and Resilience 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: This course is available to anyone. 

Course Length: 1 hour 

CEUs: 0.1 

IS-0908 Emergency Management for Senior 

Officials 

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 man-made, 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. 

Program Area(s): Generalized Emergency Preparedness 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: Senior officials, including mayors, 

city managers, and county managers. 

Course Length: 1 hour 

CEUs: 0.1 

IS-0909 Community Preparedness: 

Implementing Simple Activities for Everyone 

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. 

Program Area(s): Citizen Preparedness 

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Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: This course is available to anyone. 

Course Length: 1 hour 

CEUs: 0.1 

IS-0910.a Emergency Management 

Preparedness Fundamentals 

This course introduces and provides an overview of basic 

Preparedness concepts, and presents basic strategies for 

improving community Preparedness. 

Program Area(s): Generalized Emergency Preparedness 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: This course is available to anyone. 

Course Length: 3 hours 

CEUs: 0.3 

IS-0912 Retail Security Awareness: 

Understanding the Hidden Hazards 

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. 

Program Area(s): Critical Infrastructure Security and 

Resilience 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: This course is available to anyone. 

Course Length: 3⁄4 hour 

IS-0913.a Critical Infrastructure Protection: 

Achieving Results through Partnership and 

Collaboration 

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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): Critical Infrastructure Security and 

Resilience 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: The course is available to anyone. 

Course Length: 2 hours 

CEUs: 0.2 

IS-0914 Surveillance Awareness: What You 

Can Do 

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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): Critical Infrastructure Security and 

Resilience 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: This course is available to anyone. 

Course Length: 1 hour 

CEUs: 0.1 

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IS-0915 Protecting Critical Infrastructure 

Against Insider Threats 

IS-0921.a Implementing Critical Infrastructure 

Security and Resilience and Critical 

Infrastructure Security and Resilience Toolkit 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: 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): Critical Infrastructure Security and 

Resilience 

Delivery Location: Online 

Course Length: 1 hour 

CEUs: 0.1 

IS-0916 Critical Infrastructure Security: Theft 

and Diversion–What You Can Do 

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. 

Program Area(s): Critical Infrastructure Security and 

Resilience 

Delivery Location: Online 

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. 

Recommended Prerequisite: Participants should take 

IS-0906, Workplace Security Awareness, to provide a foundation for this course. 

Course Length: 1 hour 

CEUs: 0.1 

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. 

Program Area(s): Critical Infrastructure Security and 

Resilience 

Delivery Location: Online 

Course Length: 3 hours 

CEUs: 0.3 

IS-0922 Applications of Geospatial 

Information Systems for Emergency 

Management 

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 Multi-Hazard 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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): Hazus-MH and GIS; Multi-Hazard 

Mitigation Planning 

Delivery Location: Online 

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. 

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Course Length: 3 hours 

CEUs: 0.3 

IS-0923 Performance Management–Goal 

IS-0930 Emergency Respond

IS-1900 National Disaster Medical System 

Federal Coordinating Center Operations 

Course 

er Health 

Monitoring and Surveillance: A Guide for Key 

Decision Makers 

Writing 

This course will provide an overview of the goal-writing 

process for performance management. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Operations–Federal 

Delivery Location: Frederick Logistic Center; Online 

Selection Criteria: Managers and Supervisors 

Required Prerequisite: IS-0920, Performance Management 

Course Length: 5 hours 

CEUs: 0.5 

This course is a companion to the National Response 

Team Technical Assistance Document on Emergency 

Responder Health Monitoring and Surveillance (ERHMS). 

It provides a step-by-step summary of the components 

of the ERHMS system, its primary data requirements, 

primary recommendations, and key decision points, and 

it outlines the type of health and safety reports that the 

ERHMS system can provide to decision-makers. 

Course Objectives: At the conclusion of this course, 

participants should be able to perform the following 

tasks: 

•	Pre-Deployment: 

- Determine that each participating organization 

completes activities to ensure their emergency 

responders and volunteers have the required 

personal information, health screening data, and 

training. 

- Ensure the data from these activities is made 

available to the ERHMS Unit. 

- Facilitate the procurement of any missing/absent 

data by direct survey of participating responders. 

•	Deployment: 

- Be certain the Incident Commander appoints an 

ERHMS Unit in charge of collecting and analyzing 

the responder safety and health data that is required 

by the ERHMS system. 

- Facilitate collaboration and sharing of data between 

this Unit and other key components of the Incident 

Command System (ICS) structure, such as Planning 

and Logistics and the Safety Officer. 

•	Post-Deployment: 

- Administer an out-processing assessment survey 

for all responders at or near the completion of their 

duties for the event. 

- Ensure the ERHMS Unit will identify those 

responders or responder groups whose health 

would benefit from periodic tracking after the 

event, make recommendations regarding the 

most suitable method of tracking, and suggest an 

appropriate duration for health tracking. 

- Facilitate the compiling of an After-Action Report 

for ICS leadership that should be made available to 

all responder organizations involved, so they can 

benefit from these insights. 

Program Area(s): Response and Recovery 

Delivery Location: Online 

Course Length: 1 hour 

CEUs: 0.1 

This course provides training to address the needs of 

Federal Coordinating Centers (FCCs). The purpose of this 

course is to: 

•	Provide the training necessary to ensure all FCCs as 

being proficient to perform their duties. 

•	Provide flexible training for FCCs that will not 

sacrifice training quality or standards. 

•	Provide a forum for FCC development through 

individual participation. 

•	Acclimate FCCs to function during incidents of 

national significance. 

•	Acclimate FCCs to function in support of the DOD. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Describe the mission and goals of the National 

Disaster Medical System (NDMS). 

•	Describe the critical role of the FCCs prior to, during, 

and following an incident. 

Program Area(s): Response and Recovery 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: Primarily intended for NDMS 

personnel as an introduction to the mission and 

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organization. The course is on the public IS web site so it 

is open to all audiences. 

Course Length: 3 hours 

CEUs: 0.3 

IS-2000 National Preparedness System: 

Overview 

The National Preparedness System builds on current 

efforts, many of which are based in the Post-Katrina 

Emergency Management Reform Act and other statutes. 

Implementing the National Preparedness System allows 

our Nation to work together to address any threat or 

hazard. The goal of this course is to familiarize participants with the components of the National Preparedness 

System so they can become engaged in the process. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Identify the purpose of Presidential Policy Directive 8 

and the National Preparedness Goal. 

•	Describe the purpose of Core Capabilities. 

•	Identify the five mission areas. 

•	Describe the intent of the National Preparedness 

System. 

•	Identify the six components of the National 

Preparedness System. 

Program Area(s): Planning 

Course Length: 1 hour 

CEUs: 0.1 

IS-2001 Threat and Hazard Identification and 

Risk Assessment 

This course introduces the Threat and Hazard 

Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA) process, and 

explains how THIRA is an integral part of the overall 

National Preparedness System. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Identify the purpose of THIRA. 

•	Describe the relationship between the National 

Preparedness System and THIRA. 

•	Identify the five mission areas. 

•	Describe the intent of the Core Capabilities. 

•	Describe the process for THIRA. 

Program Area(s): Planning 

Delivery Location: Online 

Adobe Connect Webinar 

Courses 

K0276 Benefit-Cost Analysis: Entry Level 

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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Demonstrate their knowledge of the basic BCA theory 

learned in IS-0276, Benefit-Cost Analysis Fundamentals. 

•	Demonstrate their knowledge of the basic flood concepts 

learned in IS-0276, Benefit-Cost Analysis Fundamentals. 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): Building Science; Planning; FEMA 

Mitigation 

Delivery Location: Online 

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. 

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Required Prerequisites: Participants must have knowledge of computers (basic Windows and spreadsheet
 

programs). Participants must complete the following
 

online tutorials:
 

FIRM tutorial at www.fema.gov/media/fhm/firm/ot_firm (30 Minutes)
 

FIS tutorial at www.fema.gov/media/fhm/fis/ot_fis (40 Minutes)
 

Participants must also complete IS-0276, Benefit-Cost
 

Analysis Fundamentals.
 

Course Length: 2 days 

CEUs: 1.4 

CECs: 12 (CORE) 

K0726 Financial Management Concepts for 

Disaster Operations 

This training is intended to enable Senior Financial 

Disaster staff to perform their duties in a more uniform 

and unified manner by increasing technical skills and 

reinforcing lessons learned from on-the-job training; 

providing measurable milestones in recognizing 

increased skill level; increasing consistency in quality of 

work, clean-up, and close-out of Joint Field Offices; and 

providing for consistent performance and qualification 

of resources. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Identify the legislation and policy documents that 

apply to JFO disaster operations. 

•	Apply regulations, legislation, and policy to common 

funding issues at a JFO. 

•	Describe techniques for managing financial 

documentation over an incident lifecycle. 

•	List strategies for applying internal controls during 

FEMA operations. 

•	Describe the leadership skills required for managing 

financial activities during disaster operations. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Comptroller; FEMA Financial 

Management 

Delivery Location: Online 

Selection Criteria: This course is open to the Finance 

Management Cadre’s Cost Unit Leaders; the Finance 

and Administration Cadre’s Finance/Administration 

Section Chief Type II; Regional Financial Management 

Specialists and Grants Management Specialists; the 

Finance/Administration Section Chief Type II; and Cost 

Unit Leader. 

Required Prerequisites: IS-0100.b, Introduction to the Incident 

Command System, ICS-100; IS-0200.b, Incident Command System 

for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents; IS-0700.a, National 

Incident Management System, An Introduction; IS-0800.b, National 

Response Framework, An Introduction; and E0337, Posting Integrated 

Financial Management Information System Transactions 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 3.2 

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L0142 Writing Skills Workshop for FEMA Staff 

This course is designed to focus on and correct common 

writing problems, bad habits, and errors that have found 

their way into our everyday written communications. It 

also contains instruction in Plain Writing Act Guidelines. 

Participants will have the opportunity to write and 

receive peer and instructor feedback on their written 

work. 

Course Objectives: The 5-day course will give participants the opportunity to apply specific principles of good 

writing through a variety of practice exercises. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Employee Training 

Delivery Location: Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: Anyone in the agency who would 

like a refresher on writing skills or to learn more about 

the Plain Writing Act. 

Course Length: 5 days 

CEUs: 3 

L0146 Homeland Security Exercise and 

Evaluation Program Training Course 

This new HSEEP training course will focus on exercise 

program management to include design and development, conduct, evaluation, and improvement planning. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Increase awareness of the Homeland Security Exercise 

Evaluation Program Doctrine. 

•	Clarify Roles and Responsibilities. 

•	Improve Teamwork and Coordination. 

Program Area(s): Master Exercise Practitioner Program; 

Integrated Emergency Management 

Delivery Location: Resident Offsite Webinar 

Selection Criteria: Emergency management professionals requiring exercise background. 

Required Prerequisite: IS-0120, An Orientation to Community 

Disaster Exercises; or IS-0120.a, An Introduction to Exercises 

Recommended Prerequisite: IS-0130, Exercise Evaluation 

and Improvement Planning 

Course Length: 16 hours 

CEUs: 1.6 

L/B0299 Risk MAP Process and Tools 

This course is designed to enable participants to define 

and describe Risk MAP; identify the purpose and scope 

of the Risk MAP process and tools; describe the roles of 

Federal, state, and local users in producing and delivering Risk Map; describe Risk MAP decision-making 

tools; and identify Risk MAP resources. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Describe the Risk MAP products. 

•	Identify Risk Map training opportunities. 

•	Identify the four parts of the Risk Map process. 

•	Describe governmental roles in the Risk MAP process. 

•	Apply decision-making applications of Risk MAP. 

Program Area(s): Floodplain Management; Hazus-MH 

and GIS; Hurricane Preparedness 

Delivery Location: CDP; Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: Federal, state, local, or tribal 

Floodplain Managers 

Course Length: 1⁄2 day 

CEUs: 0.4 

L0310 Hurricane Readiness for Inland 

Communities 

This is a 1-day course that builds the capacity of emergency managers and decision-makers to plan for and 

respond to inland hazards from tropical storms. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Explain inland hazards associated with tropical 

systems for communities. 

•	Use National Oceanic and Atmospheric 

Administration (NOAA) weather products from 

National Weather Service (NWS), River Forecast 

Centers (RFC), etc., to determine the threat from an 

approaching storm. 

•	Describe information from Hurricane Evacuation 

Studies, HURREVAC, and other resources that can be 

used to develop a comprehensive hurricane action 

plan. 

•	Describe communication and coordination efforts 

needed within a jurisdiction and between emergency 

management and NOAA/NWS throughout the 

hurricane planning process. 

•	Develop a Hurricane Readiness Checklist as a guide 

for time-phased actions. 

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Program Area(s): Hurricane Preparedness 

Delivery Location: Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: Local Emergency Management staff 

from inland states/communities that are involved in the 

hurricane decision-making process. 

Course Length: 1 day 

CEUs: 0.7 

L0311 Hurricane Readiness for Coastal 

Communities 

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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Have a better understanding of the NHC forecasts 

process and products. 

•	Understand that NHC forecasts have significant 

uncertainties that must be considered in emergency 

management decision-making. 

•	Have a greater understanding of how to use NHC 

storm surge information. 

•	Understand the components of Hurricane Evacuation 

Studies and how to plan for the threat. 

•	Have a greater insight into the resources available for 

evacuation decision-making. 

Program Area(s): Hurricane Preparedness 

Delivery Location: Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: Local emergency staff from coastal 

state/communities that are involved in the hurricane 

decision-making process. 

Course Length: 1 day 

CEUs: 0.7 

CECs: 0.7 

L0320 Hurricane Preparedness for DecisionMakers—State Specific 

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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Develop a better understanding of the NHC forecasts 

process and products. 

•	Describe the significant constraints that impact the NHC 

forecasts that must be considered in decision-making. 

•	Develop a greater understanding of how to use NHC 

storm surge information. 

•	Understand the components of HES and how to plan 

for hurricane threat. 

•	Learn about the available resources and real-time products for evacuation decision-making. 

Program Area(s): Hurricane Preparedness; Response 

and Recovery 

Delivery Location: Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: The state sponsoring the training 

selects the attendees that represent the target audience. 

Required Prerequisite: IS-0324.a, Community Hurricane 

Preparedness 

Course Length: 3 days 

CEUs: 2.1 

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L0324 Hurricane Preparedness for DecisionMakers 

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 to formulate local 

evacuation plans. In addition, the course provides handson instruction on the use of the HURREVA

L0363 Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for 

Higher Education 

C 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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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 Hurricane Evacuation 

Studies (HES) and how HES can be utilized 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. 

Program Area(s): Hurricane Preparedness 

Delivery Location: Resident Offsite; National Hurricane 

Center, Miami, FL 

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. 

Required Prerequisites: Completion of the online EMI 

Independent Study (IS) course IS-0324.a, Community 

Hurricane Preparedness. To register, you will need to visit 

training.fema.gov/IS/crslist and a letter of recommendation 

from your immediate supervisor. 

Course Length: 41⁄2 days 

CEUs: 2.65 

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 utilizing 

the Incident Command System to develop and implement an Emergency Operations Plan (EOP). 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

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•	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. 

Program Area(s): Planning 

Delivery Location: Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: 

•	Only higher education institution teams should apply. 

•	 Submit applications as a “package” to the host 

institution using the format below as a cover sheet. 

Place person’s name next to position being filled. 

Community First Responders—1–2 people. (Do NOT 

duplicate positions.) 

•	1 person—Law Enforcement/SRO 

•	1 person—Fire/Emergency Medical Services 

(EMS)/Public Health 

•	1 person—Office of Emergency Management 

College/University Officials—5–6 people. (Do NOT 

duplicate positions.) 

•	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
 

Required Prerequisite: Completion of IS-0100.HE,
 

Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS-100) for Higher 

Education 

Course Length: 3 days 

CEUs: 2.1 

L0463 FEMA Incident Workforce Academy— 

Surge Capacity Force Surge Specialist 

Training 

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, Sec 624. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Describe Department of Homeland Security 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 roles and responsibilities of the Surge 

Capacity Force Surge Specialist. 

•	Apply Surge Capacity Force concepts in related 

activities. 

Program Area(s): Hurricane Preparedness; National 

Response Framework; Response and Recovery; FEMA 

Operations–Federal; FEMA Employee Training 

Delivery Location: NETC; CDP; Resident Offsite—can 

be taught in venues suitable for large training projects 

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. 

Required Prerequisites: IS-0100.b, Introduction to the Incident 

Command System, ICS-100; and IS-0200.b, Incident Command 

System for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents 

Course Length: 5 days 

CEUs: 3.2 

L0552 Continuity of Operations for Tribal 

Governments 

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 

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Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): Level I Professional Continuity 

Practitioner Program; Tribal 

Delivery Location: Resident Offsite 

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. 

Recommended Prerequisites: E0580, Emergency 

Management Framework for Tribal Governments; IS-0546.a, 

Continuity of Operations Awareness; or IS-0547.a, Introduction to 

Continuity of Operations 

Course Length: 2 days 

CEUs: 1.2 

L0583 Emergency Management Overview for 

Tribal Leaders 

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. 

Course Objectives: 

•	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. 

Program Area(s): Tribal 

Delivery Location: Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: Tribal elected officials; tribal council 

members; tribal chairs, presidents, governors, principal 

chiefs, and appointed officials. 

Course Length: 1⁄2 day 

CEUs: 0.4 

L0660 Federal Staging Area Operations 

This course trains FEMA, Other Federal Agency (OFA), 

and other key personnel in the setup, management, and 

operations of a Federal Staging Area (FSA). 

Course Objectives: Participants will learn and practice 

standard procedures in the areas essential to the success 

of FSA operations, including: 

•	Activating the site 

•	Laying out the site by commodity and traffic flow 

•	Establishing communications 

•	Assembling a team 

•	Establishing essential services for team and driver 

support 

•	Receiving and issuing commodities 

•	 Staging Temporary Housing Units 

•	 Strategic partners 

Program Area(s): FEMA Logistics; FEMA Operations– 

Federal; FEMA Planning 

Delivery Location: Resident Offsite; Frederick 

Distribution Center 

Selection Criteria: The class is open to Operations, 

Logistics, and Planning personnel in FEMA and OFAs 

who have or who will operate in a FEMA Staging Area. 

Required Prerequisite: IS-0293, Mission Assignment Overview 

Recommended Prerequisite: IS-0026, Guide to Points of 

Distribution 

Course Length: 2 days 

CEUs: 1.4 

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L0663 Managing Logistics Fiscal 

Responsibilities 

This course addresses the financial functions and responsibilities performed by Unit Leaders, Managers, and 

Specialists within the Logistics Section and the necessity 

of coordination within the Joint Field Office. 

Course Objective: The course will enable participants 

to apply sound principles and practices involving fiscal 

management and accountability. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Logistics 

Delivery Location: Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: Logistics Section Chiefs, Deputies, 

Branch Directors, Unit Leaders, Receiving and Distribution 

Managers, and Accountable Property Managers. 

Course Length: 1 day 

CEUs: 0.6 

L0820 Fundamentals of Incident Support 

This course provides an overview of the FEMA incident 

support function, as well as foundational knowledge 

regarding the roles and responsibilities of the National 

Response Coordination Center (NRCC) and Regional 

Response Coordination Centers (RRCCs) in order to 

prepare FEMA personnel to assume incident support 

positions as part of the National Response Coordination 

Staff (NRCS) or Regional Response Coordination Staff 

(RRCS). 

Course Objectives: 

•	Identify the purpose of the NRCS and RRCS in 

incident support. 

•	Describe the organizational structure of the NRCC 

and RRCC. 

•	Identify key relationships between NRCS, RRCS, and 

other partner organizations. 

•	Explain key concepts, activities, and tasks within the 

NRCC and RRCC. 

•	Explain regional differences in environment, disaster 

history, and other factors that affect implementation/ 

execution of the National Incident Support Manual 

and Regional Incident Support Manual. 

Program Area(s): Response and Recovery; FEMA 

Operations–Federal; FEMA Employee Training 

Delivery Location: Resident Offsite; FEMA Regions/HQ 

Recommended Prerequisites: IS-0822, Fundamentals 

of Management and Support Coordination of Federal Disaster 

Operations; IS-0293, Mission Assignment Overview; ESF-related 

Independent Study courses; IS-0393.a, Introduction to Hazard 

Mitigation; IS-0403, Introduction to Individual Assistance (DF103); 

and IS-0634, Introduction to FEMA’s Public Assistance Program 

Course Length: 11⁄2 days 

CEUs: 1 

L0945 State IEMC National Response 

Framework 

This National Response Framework IEMC provides 

the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to statelevel Emergency Management personnel to effectively 

conduct all-hazards response by coordinating organizations from local government, other state governments, 

Federal agencies, private sector organizations, and nongovernmental agencies. 

Course Objectives: 

•	Analyze community emergency plans, policies, and 

procedures. 

•	Identify additional planning needs. 

•	Clarify Roles and Responsibilities. 

•	Improve teams and coordination. 

•	Improve response/recovery capabilities. 

Program Area(s): Integrated Emergency Management 

Delivery Location: Resident Offsite 

Selection Criteria: State-level: elected and appointed 

officials, Emergency Management personnel and statelevel agencies, local EM who staff the SEOC during 

planned and unplanned events. 

Required Prerequisites: IS-0100.b, Introduction to the 

Incident Command System, ICS-100; IS-0200.b, Incident Command 

System for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents; IS-0700.a, 

National Incident Management System, An Introduction; IS-0800.b, 

National Response Framework, An Introduction; and G0402, Incident 

Command System Overview for Executives and Senior Officials, ICS-402 

Course Length: 4 days 

CEUs: 3.2 

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DISTRIBUTION CENTER

 

Resident Course Held at 

FEMA Distribution Center in 

Frederick, Maryland 

S0674 Basic Interagency Logistics 

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. Students 

will be granted access to the Interagency Logistics Portal 

for presentations and other relevant course material. 

Course Objective: Familiarize participants with the 

logistics planning considerations of FEMA all-hazards 

and DOD Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) missions. 

Program Area(s): FEMA Logistics 

Delivery Location: Frederick Distribution Center 

Selection Criteria: Students should be mid-to-seniorlevel 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. 

Required Prerequisite: NRF/FEMA EMI Online Course 

IS-0800.b, National Response Framework, An Introduction 

Recommended Prerequisites: 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 

Course Length: 41⁄2 days 

CEUs: 3 

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COURSES

 

Video Teleconference 

Courses 

V0001 Virtual Tabletop Exercise—Earthquake 

This Virtual Tabletop Exercise (VTTX) has an earthquake 

focus. Each VTTX involves key personnel discussing 

simulated scenarios in an informal setting, and can be 

used to assess policies, plans, procedures, and resources 

for the earthquake hazard (facilitated discussion on 

hazard and a tabletop exercise). 

Course Objectives: 

•	Test participant’s knowledge, skills, and abilities to 

effectively conduct all-hazards emergency response 

and recovery. 

•	Enable participants to better coordinate response 

operations with counterparts from Federal agencies, 

state governments, local governments, private sector 

organizations, and non-governmental agencies. 

•	Allow participating locations to share real-time 

disaster related preparation, response, and recovery 

solutions with all participants. 

Program Area(s): Master Exercise Practitioner Program; 

Integrated Emergency Management 

Delivery Location: VTC Hosted from NETC 

Selection Criteria: Emergency management jurisdiction, organization, or agency 

Course Length: 4 hours 

V0002 Virtual Tabletop Exercise—Winter 

Storm 

This Virtual Tabletop Exercise (VTTX) has a winter storm 

focus. Each VTTX involves key personnel discussing 

simulated scenarios in an informal setting, and can be 

used to assess policies, plans, procedures, and resources 

for the winter storm hazard (facilitated discussion on 

hazard and a tabletop exercise). 

Course Objectives: 

•	Test participant’s knowledge, skills, and abilities to 

effectively conduct all-hazards emergency response 

and recovery. 

•	Enable participants to better coordinate response 

operations with counterparts from Federal agencies, 

state governments, local governments, private sector 

organizations, and non-governmental agencies. 

•	Allow participating locations to share real-time 

disaster related preparation, response, and recovery 

solutions with all participants. 

Program Area(s): Master Exercise Practitioner Program; 

Integrated Emergency Management 

Delivery Location: VTC hosted from NETC 

Selection Criteria: Emergency Management jurisdiction, organization, or agency 

Course Length: 4 hours 

V0003 Virtual Tabletop Exercise—Chemical, 

Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and 

Explosives (CBRNE)–Explosive 

This Virtual Tabletop Exercise (VTTX) has a Chemical, 

Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives 

(CBRNE)–Explosive focus. Each VTTX involves key 

personnel discussing simulated scenarios in an informal 

setting, and can be used to assess policies, plans, procedures, and resources for the CBRNE Explosive hazard 

(facilitated discussion on hazard and a tabletop exercise). 

Course Objectives: 

•	Test participant’s knowledge, skills, and abilities to 

effectively conduct all-hazards emergency response 

and recovery. 

•	Enable participants to better coordinate response 

operations with counterparts from Federal agencies, 

state governments, local governments, private sector 

organizations, and non-governmental agencies. 

•	Allow participating locations to share real-time 

disaster related preparation, response, and recovery 

solutions with all participants. 

Program Area(s): Integrated Emergency Management 

Delivery Location: VTC hosted from NETC 

Selection Criteria: Emergency management jurisdiction, organization, or agency 

Course Length: 4 hours 

V0004 Virtual Tabletop Exercise—Highway 

Hazmat 

This Virtual Tabletop Exercise (VTTX) has a highway 

hazardous materials focus. Each VTTX involves key 

personnel discussing simulated scenarios in an informal 

setting, and can be used to assess policies, plans, procedures, and resources for the highway hazardous materials 

hazard (facilitated discussion on hazard and a tabletop 

exercise). 

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Course Objectives: 

•	Test participant’s knowledge, skills, and abilities to 

effectively conduct all-hazards emergency response 

and recovery. 

•	Enable participants to better coordinate response 

operations with counterparts from Federal agencies, 

state governments, local governments, private sector 

organizations, and non-governmental agencies. 

•	Allow participating locations to share real-time 

disaster related preparation, response, and recovery 

solutions with all participants. 

Program Area(s): Integrated Emergency Management 

Delivery Location: VTC Hosted from NETC 

Selection Criteria: Emergency management jurisdiction, organization, or agency 

Course Length: 4 hours 

V0005 Virtual Tabletop Exercise—Tornado 

This Virtual Tabletop Exercise (VTTX) has a tornado 

focus. Each VTTX involves key personnel discussing 

simulated scenarios in an informal setting, and can be 

used to assess policies, plans, procedures, and resources 

for the tornado hazard (facilitated discussion on hazard 

and a tabletop exercise). 

Course Objectives: 

•	Test participant’s knowledge, skills, and abilities to 

effectively conduct all-hazards emergency response 

and recovery. 

•	Enable participants to better coordinate response 

operations with counterparts from Federal agencies, 

state governments, local governments, private sector 

organizations, and non-governmental agencies. 

•	Allow participating locations to share real-time 

disaster related preparation, response, and recovery 

solutions with all participants. 

Program Area(s): Master Exercise Practitioner Program; 

Integrated Emergency Management 

Delivery Location: VTC Hosted from NETC 

Selection Criteria: Emergency management jurisdictions, organizations, or agencies 

Course Length: 4 hours 

V0006 Virtual Tabletop Exercise—Wildland Fire 

This Virtual Tabletop Exercise (VTTX) has a wildland 

fire focus. Each VTTX involves key personnel discussing 

simulated scenarios in an informal setting, and can be 

used to assess policies, plans, procedures, and resources 

for the wildland fire hazard (facilitated discussion on 

hazard and a tabletop exercise). 

Course Objectives: 

•	Test participant’s knowledge, skills, and abilities to 

effectively conduct all-hazards emergency response 

and recovery. 

•	Enable participants to better coordinate response 

operations with counterparts from Federal agencies, 

state governments, local governments, private sector 

organizations, and non-governmental agencies. 

•	Allow participating locations to share real-time 

disaster related preparation, response, and recovery 

solutions with all participants. 

Program Area(s): Master Exercise Practitioner Program; 

Integrated Emergency Management 

Delivery Location: VTC Hosted from NETC 

Selection Criteria: Emergency Management jurisdiction, organization, or agency 

Course Length: 4 hours 

V0007 Virtual Tabletop Exercise—Flood 

This Virtual Tabletop Exercise (VTTX) has a flood focus. 

Each VTTX involves key personnel discussing simulated scenarios in an informal setting, and can be used 

to assess policies, plans, procedures, and resources for 

the flood hazard (facilitated discussion on hazard and a 

tabletop exercise). 

Course Objectives: 

•	Test participant’s knowledge, skills, and abilities to 

effectively conduct all-hazards emergency response 

and recovery. 

•	Enable participants to better coordinate response 

operations with counterparts from Federal agencies, 

state governments, local governments, private sector 

organizations, and non-governmental agencies. 

•	Allow participating locations to share real-time 

disaster related preparation, response, and recovery 

solutions with all participants. 

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COURSES

Program Area(s): Master Exercise Practitioner Program; 

Integrated Emergency Management 

Delivery Location: VTC Hosted from NETC 

Selection Criteria: Emergency management jurisdiction, organization, or agency 

Course Length: 4 hours 

V0008 Virtual Tabletop Exercise—Rail Hazmat 

This Virtual Tabletop Exercise (VTTX) has a rail hazardous 

materials focus. Each VTTX involves key personnel 

discussing simulated scenarios in an informal setting, 

and can be used to assess policies, plans, procedures, and 

resources for the rail hazardous materials hazard (facilitated discussion on hazard and a tabletop exercise). 

Course Objectives: 

•	Test participant’s knowledge, skills, and abilities to 

effectively conduct all-hazards emergency response 

and recovery. 

•	Enable participants to better coordinate response 

operations with counterparts from Federal agencies, 

state governments, local governments, private sector 

organizations, and non-governmental agencies. 

•	Allow participating locations to share real-time 

disaster related preparation, response, and recovery 

solutions with all participants. 

Program Area(s): Master Exercise Practitioner Program; 

Integrated Emergency Management 

Delivery Location: VTC Hosted from NETC 

Selection Criteria: Emergency management jurisdiction, organization, or agency 

Course Length: 4 hours 

V0009 Virtual Tabletop Exercise—Hurricane 

This Virtual Tabletop Exercise (VTTX) has a hurricane 

focus. Each VTTX involves key personnel discussing 

simulated scenarios in an informal setting, and can be 

used to assess policies, plans, procedures, and resources 

for the hurricane hazard (facilitated discussion on hazard 

and a tabletop exercise). 

Course Objectives: 

•	Test participant’s knowledge, skills, and abilities to 

effectively conduct all-hazards emergency response 

and recovery. 

•	Enable participants to better coordinate response 

operations with counterparts from Federal agencies, 

state governments, local governments, private sector 

organizations, and non-governmental agencies. 

•	Allow participating locations to share real-time 

disaster related preparation, response, and recovery 

solutions with all participants. 

Program Area(s): Master Exercise Practitioner Program; 

Integrated Emergency Management 

Delivery Location: VTC Hosted from NETC 

Selection Criteria: Emergency management jurisdiction, organization, or agency 

Course Length: 4 hours 

V0010 Virtual Tabletop Exercise—Mass 

Casualty 

This Virtual Tabletop Exercise (VTTX) has a mass casualty focus. Each VTTX involves key personnel discussing 

simulated scenarios in an informal setting, and can be 

used to assess policies, plans, procedures, and resources 

for the mass casualty hazard (facilitated discussion on 

hazard and a tabletop exercise). 

Course Objectives: 

•	Test participant’s knowledge, skills, and abilities to 

effectively conduct all-hazards emergency response 

and recovery. 

•	Enable participants to better coordinate response 

operations with counterparts from Federal agencies, 

state governments, local governments, private sector 

organizations, and non-governmental agencies. 

•	Allow participating locations to share real-time 

disaster related preparation, response, and recovery 

solutions with all participants. 

Program Area(s): Integrated Emergency Management 

Delivery Location: VTC Hosted from NETC 

Selection Criteria: Emergency management jurisdiction, organization, or agency 

Course Length: 4 hours 

V0011 Virtual Tabletop Exercise—Fixed Site 

Hazmat 

This Virtual Tabletop Exercise (VTTX) has a fixed site 

hazardous materials focus. Each VTTX involves key 

personnel discussing simulated scenarios in an informal 

setting, and can be used to assess policies, plans, procedures, and resources for the fixed site hazardous materials 

hazard (facilitated discussion on hazard and a tabletop 

exercise). 

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Course Objectives: 

•	Test participant’s knowledge, skills, and abilities to 

effectively conduct all-hazards emergency response 

and recovery. 

•	Enable participants to better coordinate response 

operations with counterparts from Federal agencies, 

state governments, local governments, private sector 

organizations, and non-governmental agencies. 

•	Allow participating locations to share real-time 

disaster related preparation, response, and recovery 

solutions with all participants. 

Program Area(s): Integrated Emergency Management 

Delivery Location: VTC Hosted from NETC 

Selection Criteria: Emergency management jurisdiction, organization, or agency 

Course Length: 4 hours 

V0012 Virtual Tabletop Exercise—Chemical, 

Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and 

Explosives (CBRNE)–Bio 

This Virtual Tabletop Exercise (VTTX) has a Chemical, 

Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives 

(CBRNE)–Biological focus. Each VTTX involves key 

personnel discussing simulated scenarios in an informal 

setting, and can be used to assess policies, plans, procedures, and resources for the CBRNE–Biological hazard 

(facilitated discussion on hazard and a tabletop exercise). 

Course Objectives: 

•	Test participant’s knowledge, skills, and abilities to 

effectively conduct all-hazards emergency response 

and recovery. 

•	Enable participants to better coordinate response 

operations with counterparts from Federal agencies, 

state governments, local governments, private sector 

organizations, and non-governmental agencies. 

•	Allow participating locations to share real-time 

disaster related preparation, response, and recovery 

solutions with all participants. 

Program Area(s): Integrated Emergency Management 

Delivery Location: VTC Hosted from NETC 

Selection Criteria: Emergency management jurisdiction, organization, or agency 

Course Length: 4 hours 

V0013 Virtual Tabletop Exercise—Continuity 

of Operations Focus 

This Virtual Tabletop Exercise (VTTX) has a designated disaster or hazard focus. Each VTTX involves key 

personnel discussing simulated scenarios in an informal 

setting, and can be used to assess policies, plans, procedures, and resources for the designated hazard (facilitated 

discussion on hazard and a tabletop exercise). 

Course Objectives: 

•	Test participant’s knowledge, skills, and abilities to 

effectively conduct all-hazards emergency response 

and recovery. 

•	Enable participants to better coordinate response 

operations with counterparts from Federal agencies, 

state governments, local governments, private sector 

organizations, and non-governmental agencies. 

•	Allow participating locations to share real-time 

disaster related preparation, response, and recovery 

solutions with all participants. 

Program Area(s): Integrated Emergency Management 

Delivery Location: Via VTC Hosted from EMI 

ACE: Level: Vocational Certificate 

Course Length: 4 hours 

V0014 Virtual Tabletop Exercise—Prison Riot 

Focus 

This Virtual Tabletop Exercise (VTTX) has a designated disaster or hazard focus. Each VTTX involves key 

personnel discussing simulated scenarios in an informal 

setting, and can be used to assess policies, plans, procedures, and resources for the designated hazard (facilitated 

discussion on hazard and a tabletop exercise). 

Course Objectives: 

•	Test participant’s knowledge, skills, and abilities to 

effectively conduct all-hazards emergency response 

and recovery. 

•	Enable participants to better coordinate response 

operations with counterparts from Federal agencies, 

state governments, local governments, private sector 

organizations, and non-governmental agencies. 

•	Allow participating locations to share real-time 

disaster related preparation, response, and recovery 

solutions with all participants. 

Program Area(s): Integrated Emergency Management 

Delivery Location: NETC via VTC 

Course Length: 4 hours 

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V0015 Virtual Tabletop Exercise—Cyber Focus V0017 Virtual Tabletop Exercise— 

Stadium/Arena Scenario Focus This Virtual Tabletop Exercise (VTTX) has a designated disaster or hazard focus. Each VTTX involves key 

personnel discussing simulated scenarios in an informal 

setting, and can be used to assess policies, plans, procedures, and resources for the designated hazard (facilitated 

discussion on hazard and a tabletop exercise). 

Course Objectives: 

•	Test participant’s knowledge, skills, and abilities to 

effectively conduct all-hazards emergency response 

and recovery. 

•	Enable participants to better coordinate response 

operations with counterparts from Federal agencies, 

state governments, local governments, private sector 

organizations, and non-governmental agencies. 

•	Allow participating locations to share real-time 

disaster related preparation, response, and recovery 

solutions with all participants. 

Program Area(s): Integrated Emergency Management 

Delivery Location: NETC via VTC 

Course Length: 4 hours 

V0016 Virtual Tabletop Exercise—Aircraft 

Crash Focus 

This Virtual Tabletop Exercise (VTTX) has a designated disaster or hazard focus. Each VTTX involves key 

personnel discussing simulated scenarios in an informal 

setting, and can be used to assess policies, plans, procedures, and resources for the designated hazard (facilitated 

discussion on hazard and a tabletop exercise). 

Course Objectives: 

•	Test participant’s knowledge, skills, and abilities to 

effectively conduct all-hazards emergency response 

and recovery. 

•	Enable participants to better coordinate response 

operations with counterparts from Federal agencies, 

state governments, local governments, private sector 

organizations, and non-governmental agencies. 

•	Allow participating locations to share real-time 

disaster related preparation, response, and recovery 

solutions with all participants. 

Program Area(s): Integrated Emergency Management 

Delivery Location: NETC via VTC 

This Virtual Tabletop Exercise (VTTX) has a designated disaster or hazard focus. Each VTTX involves key 

personnel discussing simulated scenarios in an informal 

setting, and can be used to assess policies, plans, procedures, and resources for the designated hazard (facilitated 

discussion on hazard and a tabletop exercise). 

Course Objectives: 

•	Test participant’s knowledge, skills, and abilities to 

effectively conduct all-hazards emergency response 

and recovery. 

•	Enable participants to better coordinate response 

operations with counterparts from Federal agencies, 

state governments, local governments, private sector 

organizations, and non-governmental agencies. 

•	Allow participating locations to share real-time 

disaster related preparation, response, and recovery 

solutions with all participants. 

Program Area(s): Integrated Emergency Management 

Delivery Location: NETC via VTC 

V0018 Virtual Tabletop Exercise—School 

Hostage Focus 

This Virtual Tabletop Exercise (VTTX) has a designated disaster or hazard focus. Each VTTX involves key 

personnel discussing simulated scenarios in an informal 

setting, and can be used to assess policies, plans, procedures, and resources for the designated hazard (facilitated 

discussion on hazard and a tabletop exercise). 

Course Objectives: 

•	Test participant’s knowledge, skills, and abilities to 

effectively conduct all-hazards emergency response 

and recovery. 

•	Enable participants to better coordinate response 

operations with counterparts from Federal agencies, 

state governments, local governments, private sector 

organizations, and non-governmental agencies. 

•	Allow participating locations to share real-time 

disaster related preparation, response, and recovery 

solutions with all participants. 

Program Area(s): Integrated Emergency Management 

Delivery Location: NETC via VTC 

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V0019 Virtual Tabletop Exercise—Radiological 

Dispersal Device (RDD) Focus 

V0021 Virtual Tabletop Exercise—Public 

Health Winter Storm Focus 

This Virtual Tabletop Exercise (VTTX) has a designated disaster or hazard focus. Each VTTX involves key 

personnel discussing simulated scenarios in an informal 

setting, and can be used to assess policies, plans, procedures, and resources for the designated hazard (facilitated 

discussion on hazard and a tabletop exercise). 

Course Objectives: 

•	Test participant’s knowledge, skills, and abilities to 

effectively conduct all-hazards emergency response 

and recovery. 

•	Enable participants to better coordinate response 

operations with counterparts from Federal agencies, 

state governments, local governments, private sector 

organizations, and non-governmental agencies. 

•	Allow participating locations to share real-time 

disaster related preparation, response, and

V0022 Virtual Tabletop Exercise—Public 

Health Chemical Focus 

 recovery 

solutions with all participants. 

Program Area(s): Integrated Emergency Management 

Delivery Location: NETC via VTC 

V0020 Virtual Tabletop Exercise—High-Rise 

Fire Focus 

This Virtual Tabletop Exercise (VTTX) has a designated disaster or hazard focus. Each VTTX involves key 

personnel discussing simulated scenarios in an informal 

setting, and can be used to assess policies, plans, procedures, and resources for the designated hazard (facilitated 

discussion on hazard and a tabletop exercise). 

Course Objectives: 

•	Test participant’s knowledge, skills, and abilities to 

effectively conduct all-hazards emergency response 

and recovery. 

•	Enable participants to better coordinate response 

operations with counterparts from Federal agencies, 

state governments, local governments, private sector 

organizations, and non-governmental agencies. 

•	Allow participating locations to share real-time 

disaster related preparation, response, and recovery 

solutions with all participants. 

Program Area(s): Integrated Emergency Management 

Delivery Location: NETC via VTC 

This Virtual Tabletop Exercise (VTTX) has a designated disaster or hazard focus. Each VTTX involves key 

personnel discussing simulated scenarios in an informal 

setting, and can be used to assess policies, plans, procedures, and resources for the designated hazard (facilitated 

discussion on hazard and a tabletop exercise). 

Course Objectives: 

•	Test participant’s knowledge, skills, and abilities to 

effectively conduct all-hazards emergency response 

and recovery. 

•	Enable participants to better coordinate response 

operations with counterparts from Federal agencies, 

state governments, local governments, private sector 

organizations, and non-governmental agencies. 

•	Allow participating locations to share real-time 

disaster related preparation, response, and recovery 

solutions with all participants. 

Program Area(s): Integrated Emergency Management 

Delivery Location: NETC via VTC 

This Virtual Tabletop Exercise (VTTX) has a designated disaster or hazard focus. Each VTTX involves key 

personnel discussing simulated scenarios in an informal 

setting, and can be used to assess policies, plans, procedures, and resources for the designated hazard (facilitated 

discussion on hazard and a tabletop exercise). 

Course Objectives: 

Test participant’s knowledge, skills, and abilities to effectively conduct all-hazards emergency response and 

recovery. 

•	Enable participants to better coordinate response 

operations with counterparts from Federal agencies, 

state governments, local governments, private sector 

organizations, and non-governmental agencies. 

•	Allow participating locations to share real-time 

disaster related preparation, response, and recovery 

solutions with all participants. 

Program Area(s): Integrated Emergency Management 

Delivery Location: NETC via VTC 

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V0023 Virtual Tabletop Exercise—Public 

Health Pandemic Flu Focus 

This Virtual Tabletop Exercise (VTTX) has a designated disaster or hazard focus. Each VTTX involves key 

personnel discussing simulated scenarios in an informal 

setting, and can be used to assess policies, plans, procedures, and resources for the designated hazard (facilitated 

discussion on hazard and a tabletop exercise). 

Course Objectives: 

•	Test participant’s knowledge, skills, and abilities to 

effectively conduct all-hazards emergency response 

and recovery. 

•	Enable participants to better coordinate response 

operations with counterparts from Federal agencies, 

state governments, local governments, private sector 

organizations, and non-governmental agencies. 

•	Allow participating locations to share real-time 

disaster related preparation, response, and recovery 

solutions with all participants. 

Program Area(s): Integrated Emergency Management 

Delivery Location: NETC via VTC 

V0024 Virtual Tabletop Exercise—Public 

Health Radiological Dispersal Device (RDD) 

Focus 

This Virtual Tabletop Exercise (VTTX) has a designated disaster or hazard focus. Each VTTX involves key 

personnel discussing simulated scenarios in an informal 

setting, and can be used to assess policies, plans, procedures, and resources for the designated hazard (facilitated 

discussion on hazard and a tabletop exercise). 

Course Objectives: 

•	Test participant’s knowledge, skills, and abilities to 

effectively conduct all-hazards emergency response 

and recovery. 

•	Enable participants to better coordinate response 

operations with counterparts from Federal agencies, 

state governments, local governments, private sector 

organizations, and non-governmental agencies. 

•	Allow participating locations to share real-time 

disaster related preparation, response, and recovery 

solutions with all participants. 

Program Area(s): Integrated Emergency Management 

Delivery Location: NETC via VTC 

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There are 10 FEMA regional offices. Each office is headed by a Regional Administrator who reports to the FEMA 


Administrator and is responsible for FEMA programs in the Region. Regional Training Manager contact information 


is listed below. 

Address States Served 

Region I
 

Daisy Sweeney, Regional Training Manager
 

99 High Street, 5th Floor
 

Boston, Massachusetts 02110-2320
 

(617) 832-4788 (Training Office)
 

FSN: 551-9550
 

Fax: (617) 956-7519 or 956-7538
 

E-mail: daisy.sweeney@fema.dhs.gov
 

Region II
 

Edward Capps, Regional Training Manager
 

26 Federal Plaza, Room 1307
 

New York, New York 10278-0002
 

(212) 680-3615
 

(212) 225-7018 (Training Office)
 

Fax: (212) 680-3608
 

E-mail: edward.capps@fema.dhs.gov
 

Region III
 

Rhonda Booth, Regional Training Manager
 

One Independence Mall Building
 

615 Chestnut Street, 6th Floor
 

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106-4404
 

(215) 931-5500
 

(215) 931-5685 (Training Office)
 

FSN: 553-5569
 

Fax: (215) 931-5714
 

E-mail: rhonda.booth@fema.dhs.gov
 

Region IV
 

Gayle Alston, Regional Training Manager
 

3003 Chamblee Tucker Road
 

Atlanta, Georgia 30341-4112
 

(770) 220-5200
 

(770) 220-5218 (Training Office)
 

FSN: 554-5218
 

Fax: (770) 220-5275
 

E-mail: gayle.alston@fema.dhs.gov
 

Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, 

Rhode Island, Vermont 

New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands 

Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, 

Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia 

Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, 

North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee 

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Address States Served
 

Region V
 

Nancy Olson, Regional Training Manager
 

536 South Clark Street, 6th Floor
 

Chicago, Illinois 60605
 

(312) 408-5500
 

(312) 408-5376 (Training Office)
 

FSN: 555-5377
 

Fax: (312) 408-5222
 

E-mail: nancy.olson@fema.dhs.gov
 

Region VI
 

Angela Stapleton, Regional Training Manager
 

Federal Regional Center
 

800 North Loop 288
 

Denton, Texas 76209-3698
 

(940) 898-5399
 

(940) 898-5457 (Training Office)
 

FSN: 536-5399
 

Fax: (940) 898-5263
 

E-mail: angela.stapleton@fema.dhs.gov
 

Region VII
 

Thomas Akins, Regional Training Manager
 

9221 Ward Parkway Building, Suite 300
 

Kansas City, Missouri 64114-3372
 

(816) 283-7061
 

(816) 283-7093 (Training Office)
 

FSN: 537-7093
 

Fax: (816) 283-7093
 

E-mail: thomas.akins@fema.dhs.gov
 

Region VIII
 

Anne Griffin, Regional Training Manager
 

Denver Federal Center
 

Building 710, Box 25267
 

Denver, Colorado 80225-0267
 

(303) 235-4800
 

(303) 235-4929 (Training Office)
 

FSN: 538-4929
 

Fax: (303) 235-4857
 

E-mail: anne.griffin@fema.dhs.gov
 

Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, 

Wisconsin 

Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas 

Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska 

Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, 

Utah, Wyoming 
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Region IX
 

Tomas Kaselionis, Regional Training Manager
 

1111 Broadway, Suite 1200
 

Oakland, California 94607-4052
 

(510) 627-7100
 

(510) 627-7298 (Training Office)
 

FSN: 539-7298
 

Fax: (510) 627-7112 or 627-7117
 

E-mail: tomas.kaselionis@fema.dhs.gov
 

Region X
 

Adina Pease, (Acting) Regional Training Manager
 

Federal Regional Center
 

130 228th Street SW
 

Bothell, Washington 98021-9796
 

(425) 487-4600
 

(425) 487-4662 (Training Office) or 

(425) 487-4684
 

FSN: 530-4603
 

Fax: (425) 487-4777
 

E-mail: adina.pease@fema.dhs.gov
 

Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, American 

Samoa, Guam, Commonwealth of the Northern 

Mariana Islands 

Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington 

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REGION I
 

Connecticut 

State Training Officer 

Connecticut Department of Emergency

 Management and Homeland Security 

25 Sigourney Street, 6th Floor 

Hartford, Connecticut 06106 

(860) 706-5519
 

Fax: (860) 706-5539
 

www.ct.gov/demhs 

Maine 

State Training Officer
 

Maine Emergency Management Agency
 

State House, Station 72
 

Augusta, Maine 04333-0072
 

(207) 624-4460
 

Fax: (207) 287-3189
 

www.maine.gov/mema 

Massachusetts 

State Training Officer
 

Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency
 

400 Worcester Road
 

Framingham, Massachusetts 01702-5399
 

(508) 820-1446
 

Fax: (508) 820-2030
 

mass.gov/eopss/agencies/mema 

New Hampshire 

State Training Officer 

New Hampshire Homeland Security and Emergency

 Management 

33 Hazen Drive 

Concord, New Hampshire 03305 

(603) 271-2661; (603) 271-2231
 

Fax: (603) 271-1091
 

www.nh.gov/safety/divisions/hsem 

Rhode Island 

State Training Officer
 

Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency
 

645 New London Avenue
 

Cranston, Rhode Island 02920-3097
 

(401) 462-7122
 

Fax: (401) 944-1891
 

www.riema.ri.gov 

Vermont 

State Training Officer
 

Vermont Emergency Management Agency
 

Waterbury State Complex
 

103 South Main Street
 

Waterbury, Vermont 05671-2101
 

(802) 244-8721
 

(800) 347-0488
 

TTY: (888) 545-7598
 

Fax: (802) 241-5349
 

vem.vermont.gov 

REGION II
 

New Jersey 

State Training Officer 

New Jersey Office of Emergency Management 

P.O. Box 7068
 

One River Road
 

West Trenton, New Jersey 08628-0068
 

(609) 584-5000 (ext. 5009)
 

Fax: (609) 584-1528
 

www.state.nj.us/njoem 

New York 

State Training Officer
 

New York State Office of Emergency Management
 

1220 Washington Avenue
 

Building 22, Suite 101
 

Albany, New York 12226-2251
 

(518) 292-2351
 

Fax: (518) 322-4987
 

www.dhses.ny.gov/oem 

Puerto Rico 

State Training and Exercise Officer 

Puerto Rico Emergency Management Agency 

P.O. Box 9066597
 

115 Eleanor Roosevelt Avenue
 

San Juan, Puerto Rico 00906-6597
 

(787) 724-0124
 

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Virgin Islands 

State Training Officer 

Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency

 Management Agency (VITEMA) 

102 Estate Hermon Hill 

St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands 00820 

(340) 774-2244
 

Fax: (340) 774-1491
 

www.vitema.gov 

REGION III
 

Delaware 

State Training Officer
 

Delaware Emergency Management Agency
 

165 Brick Store Landing Road
 

Smyrna, Delaware 19977-9628
 

(302) 659-2233
 

Fax: (302) 659-6855
 

dema.delaware.gov 

District of Columbia 

State Training Officer
 

DC Emergency Management Agency
 

2720 Martin Luther King, Jr., Avenue, SE
 

Washington, DC 20032
 

(202) 727-6161
 

(202) 673-2101 (ext. 1162)
 

Fax: (202) 673-2290
 

hsema.dc.gov 

Maryland 

Lead Training Administrator
 

Maryland Emergency Management Agency
 

Camp Fretterd Military Reservation
 

5401 Rue Saint Lo Drive
 

Reisterstown, Maryland 21136-4541
 

(410) 517-3600; (410) 517-3609
 

(877) MEMA-USA
 

Fax: (410) 517-3610
 

www.mema.maryland.gov 

Pennsylvania 

State Training and Exercise Officer
 

Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency
 

2605 Interstate Drive
 

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17110-9364
 

(717) 651-2256
 

Fax: (717) 651-3105
 

www.pema.state.pa.us 

Virginia 

State Training and Exercise Officer
 

Virginia Department of Emergency Management
 

10501 Trade Court
 

Richmond, Virginia 23236-3713
 

(804) 897-6500
 

Fax: (804) 897-6556
 

www.vaemergency.gov 

West Virginia 

State Training Officer 

West Virginia Division of Homeland Security

 and Emergency Management
 

Building 1, Room EB-80
 

1900 Kanawha Boulevard, East
 

Charleston, West Virginia 25305-0360
 

(304) 558-5380
 

Fax: (304) 344-4538
 

www.dhsem.wv.gov 

REGION IV
 

Alabama 

State Training Officer
 

Alabama Emergency Management Agency
 

5898 County Road 41
 

P.O. Drawer 2160
 

Clanton, Alabama 35046-2106
 

(205) 280-2246
 

Fax: (205) 280-2495
 

ema.alabama.gov 

Florida 

State Training Officer
 

Florida Division of Emergency Management
 

2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard
 

Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2100
 

(850) 413-9899
 

Fax: (850) 488-0395
 

www.floridadisaster.org 

Georgia 

State Training Officer
 

Georgia Emergency Management Agency
 

1000 Indian Springs Drive
 

Forsyth, Georgia 31029
 

(478) 993-4621
 

Fax: (478) 993-4260
 

www.gema.state.ga.us 
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Kentucky 

Training and Exercise Section Supervisor
 

Kentucky Division of Emergency Management
 

100 Minuteman Parkway
 

Frankfort, Kentucky 40601
 

(502) 607-5733
 

Fax: (502) 607-5710
 

kyem.ky.gov 

Mississippi 

State Training Officer 

Mississippi Emergency Management Agency 

P.O. Box 5644
 

1 MEMA Drive
 

Pearl, Mississippi 39288
 

(601) 933-6370
 

Fax: (601) 933-6800
 

www.msema.org 

North Carolina 

State Training Officer
 

North Carolina Division of Emergency Management
 

4713 Mail Service Center
 

Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-4713
 

(919) 733-3426
 

(919) 733-2500
 

Fax: (919) 733-6327
 

www.ncdps.gov 

South Carolina 

Training and Exercise Manager 

South Carolina Emergency Management

 Division
 

2779 Fish Hatchery Road
 

West Columbia, South Carolina 29172
 

(803) 737-8648
 

Fax: (803) 737-8570
 

www.scemd.org 

Tennessee 

State Training Officer
 

Tennessee Emergency Management Agency
 

3041 Sidco Drive
 

Nashville, Tennessee 37204-1502
 

(615) 741-3882
 

Fax: (615) 741-4173
 

www.tnema.org 

REGION V 

Illinois 

State Training Officer
 

Illinois Emergency Management Agency
 

2200 South Dirksen Parkway
 

Springfield, Illinois 62703
 

(217) 557-4791
 

www.state.il.us/iema 

Indiana 

State Training Officer
 

Indiana Department of Homeland Security
 

302 West Washington Street, Room E208
 

Indianapolis, Indiana 46204-2760
 

(317) 234-2539
 

Fax: (317) 234-0736
 

www.in.gov/dhs 

Michigan 

State Training Officer 

Michigan State Police 

Emergency Management and Homeland

 Security Division
 

7426 Osborn
 

Lansing, Michigan 48913
 

(517) 636-0734
 

Fax: (517) 322-6442
 

www.michigan.gov 

Minnesota 

State Training Officer 

Minnesota Homeland Security and Emergency

 Management
 

444 Cedar Street, Suite 223
 

St. Paul, Minnesota 55101-6223
 

(651) 201-7441
 

Fax: (651) 296-0459
 

dps.mn.gov/divisions/hsem
 

Ohio 

State Training Officer
 

Ohio Emergency Management Agency
 

2855 West Dublin-Granville Road
 

Columbus, Ohio 43235-2206
 

(614) 799-3824
 

Fax: (614) 799-3831
 

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Wisconsin 

State Training Supervisor
 

Wisconsin Emergency Management
 

2400 Wright Street
 

Madison, Wisconsin 53707-7865
 

(608) 242-3213
 

Fax: (608) 242-3247
 

emergencymanagement.wi.gov 

REGION VI
 

Arkansas 

Training and Exercise Branch Manager
 

Arkansas Department of Emergency Management
 

Building 9501 Camp Joseph T. Robinson
 

North Little Rock, Arkansas 72199-9600
 

(501) 683-6700
 

Fax: (501) 730-9754
 

www.adem.arkansas.gov/ADEM 

Louisiana 

State Training Officer
 

Louisiana Office of Emergency Preparedness
 

7667 Independence Boulevard
 

Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70806-6404
 

(225) 925-1706
 

Fax: (225) 925-7501
 

gohsep.la.gov 

New Mexico 

State Training Officer 

New Mexico Department of Homeland Security

 and Emergency Management 

P.O. Box 27111
 

13 Bataan Boulevard
 

Santa Fe, New Mexico 87508
 

(505) 476-0632
 

Fax: (505) 471-5922
 

www.nmdhsem.org 

Oklahoma 

State Training Officer
 

Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management
 

2401 North Lincoln Boulevard, Suite C51
 

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73015
 

(405) 521-2481
 

Fax: (405) 521-4053
 

www.ok.gov/OEM 

Texas 

State Training Officer 

Governor’s Division of Emergency Management 

5805 North Lamar Boulevard 

P.O. Box 4087
 

Austin, Texas 78773-0225
 

(512) 424-2195
 

Fax: (512) 424-5647
 

www.txdps.state.tx.us/dem 

REGION VII
 

Iowa 

State Training Officer
 

Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency


 Management Division
 

7105 NW 70th Avenue, Camp Dodge


 Building W-4
 

Johnston, Iowa 50131
 

(515) 725-3231
 

Fax: (515) 281-3260
 

www.iowahomelandsecurity.org 

Kansas 

State Training Officer
 

Kansas Division of Emergency Management
 

2800 Southwest Topeka Boulevard
 

Topeka, Kansas 66611-1287
 

(785) 274-1413
 

Fax: (785) 274-1426
 

www.kansastag.gov/kdem 

Missouri 

State Training Officer 

Missouri Emergency Management Agency 

P.O. Box 116
 

2302 Militia Drive
 

Jefferson City, Missouri 65102-0116
 

(573) 526-9120
 

Fax: (573) 526-9262
 

www.sema.dps.mo.gov 

Nebraska 

State Training and Exercise Programs Manager
 

Nebraska Emergency Management Agency
 

1300 Military Road
 

Lincoln, Nebraska 68508-1090
 

(402) 471-7349
 

Fax: (402) 471-7433
 

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Colorado 

State Training Officer
 

Colorado Division of Emergency Management
 

9195 East Mineral Avenue, Suite 200
 

Centennial, Colorado 80112-3549
 

(720) 852-6617
 

Fax: (720) 852-6750
 

www.dhsem.state.co.us 

Montana 

State Training and Exercise Coordinator 

Montana Disaster and Emergency Services Division 

P.O. Box 4789
 

1956 Mt. Majo Street
 

Fort Harrison, Montana 59636-4789
 

(406) 841-3968; (406) 841-3911
 

Fax: (406) 841-3965
 

montanadma.org/disaster-and-emergency-services
 

North Dakota 

Training and Exercise Officer 

North Dakota Department of Emergency Services 

P.O. Box 5511
 

Fraine Barracks Lane, Building 35
 

Bismarck, North Dakota 58506-5511
 

(701) 328-8100
 

Fax: (701) 328-8181
 

www.nd.gov/des 

South Dakota 

State Training and Exercise Coordinator
 

South Dakota Office of Emergency Management
 

118 West Capitol Avenue
 

Pierre, South Dakota 57501-5070
 

(605) 773-3231
 

Fax: (605) 773-3580
 

dps.sd.gov/emergency_services 

Utah 

State Training Officer 

Utah Division of Emergency Services and

 Homeland Security
 

Room 1110, State Office Building
 

Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-1710
 

(801) 538-3400; (801) 538-3758
 

Fax: (801) 538-3770
 

publicsafety.utah.gov/emergencymanagement 

Wyoming 

State Training Officer
 

Wyoming Office of Homeland Security/


 Emergency Management
 

1556 Riverbend Drive
 

Douglas, Wyoming 82633
 

(307) 358-1920
 

Fax: (307) 638-7670
 

wyohomelandsecurity.state.wy.us 

REGION IX
 

Arizona 

State Training Officer
 

Arizona Division of Emergency Management
 

5636 East McDowell Road
 

Phoenix, Arizona 85008
 

(602) 464-6262
 

Fax: (602) 464-6206
 

www.azdema.gov 

California 

State Training Officer
 

California Emergency Management Agency
 

9800 Goethe Road
 

Box 46
 

Sacramento, California 95827
 

(916) 324-9128
 

Fax: (916) 324-5929
 

www.oes.ca.gov 

Hawaii 

State Training Officer
 

Hawaii State Civil Defense
 

3949 Diamond Head Road
 

Honolulu, Hawaii 96816-4495
 

(808) 733-4300; (808) 733-4301
 

Fax: (808) 733-4287
 

www.scd.hawaii.gov 

Nevada 

State Training Officer
 

Nevada Department of Public Safety
 

Division of Emergency Management
 

2478 Fairview Drive
 

Carson City, Nevada 89701
 

(775) 687-0320
 

Fax: (775) 687-0323
 

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American Samoa 

Director 

Territorial Emergency Management Coordinating

 Office (TEMCO) 

American Samoa Government 

P.O. Box 4567
 

Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799
 

(684) 699-6481
 

Fax: (684) 699-6414
 

Guam 

Training and Exercise Program Manager
 

Guam Homeland Security
 

Office of Civil Defense
 

221-B Chalan Palasyo Street
 

Agana Heights, Guam 96910
 

(671) 475-9600
 

Fax: (671) 475-3727
 

guamhs.org 

Northern Mariana Islands (MP) 

Director 

Emergency Management Office 

Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands 

P.O. Box 10007
 

Saipan, Mariana Islands 96950
 

(670) 322-8001
 

Fax: (670) 322-7743
 

www.cnmihomelandsecurity.gov

Republic of the Marshall Islands (MH) 

Director 

National Disaster Management Office 

Office of the Chief Secretary 

P.O. Box 15
 

Majuro, MH 96960-0015
 

(692) 625-3234
 

Fax: (692) 625-6896
 

Federated States of Micronesia (FM) 

National Disaster Control Officer 

Federated States of Micronesia 

P.O. Box PS-53
 

Kolonia, Pohnpei-Micronesia 96941
 

(691) 320-8815
 

Fax: (691) 320-2785
 

REGION X 

Alaska 

State Training Officer 

Alaska Division of Homeland Security and

 Emergency Management 

P.O. Box 5750
 

Building 49000, Suite B-210
 

Fort Richardson, Alaska 99505-5750
 

(907) 428-7021
 

Fax: (907) 428-7009
 

www.ak-prepared.com 

Idaho 

State Training Officer
 

Idaho Bureau of Homeland Security
 

4040 West Guard Street, Building #600
 

Boise, Idaho 83705-5004
 

(208) 422-3095
 

Fax: (208) 422-3044
 

www.bhs.idaho.gov 

Oregon 

State Training and Exercise Officer
 

Oregon Emergency Management Division
 

3225 State Street
 

PO Box 14370
 

Salem, Oregon 97309-5062
 

(503) 378-2911
 

Fax: (503) 373-7833
 

www.oregon.gov/OMD/OEM 

Washington 

State Training Officer 

Washington State Emergency Management

 Division
 

Building 20, Mailstop TA-20
 

Camp Murray, Washington 98430-5122
 

(253) 512-7049
 

Fax: (253) 512-7206
 

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On March 30, 2011, the President issued Presidential Policy Directive-8 (PPD-8). PPD-8 is aimed at strengthening the security and resilience of the United States through systematic preparation for the threats that pose 

the greatest risk to the security of the Nation, including acts of terrorism, cyber attacks, pandemics, and catastrophic natural disasters. PPD-8 directed the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop the National Preparedness 

Goal in coordination with the heads of other appropriate Federal departments and agencies and in consultation with 

state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, the private and non-private sectors, and the public. 

The National Preparedness Goal was published in September 2011. It establishes a capabilities-based approach to 

Preparedness. Simply put, a capability provides the means to accomplish a mission. The Goal addresses Preparedness 

for all Homeland Security Mission Areas: Mitigation, Prevention, Protection, Response, and Recovery. 

Prevention: Actions to avoid, prevent, or stop a threatened or actual act of terrorism. Prevention capabilities include, 

but are not limited to, information-sharing and warning; domestic counterterrorism; and preventing the acquisition 

or use of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD). 

Protection: Actions to secure the homeland against acts of terrorism and man-made or natural disasters. Protection 

capabilities include, but are not limited to, defense against WMD threats; defense of agriculture and food; critical 

infrastructure protection; protection of key leadership and events; border security; maritime security; transportation 

security; and cyber security. 

Mitigation: Actions to reduce loss of life and property by lessening the impact of disasters. Mitigation capabilities 

include, but are not limited to, community-wide risk-reduction projects; efforts to improve the resilience of critical 

infrastructure and key resource lifelines; risk reduction for specific vulnerabilities from natural hazards or acts of 

terrorism; and initiatives to reduce future risks after a disaster has occurred. 

Response: Actions to save lives, protect property, and the environment, and to meet basic human needs after an incident has occurred. 

Recovery: Actions to assist communities affected by an incident to recover effectively. Recovery capabilities include, 

but are not limited to, rebuilding infrastructure systems; providing adequate interim and long-term housing for survivors; restoring health, social, and community services; promoting economic development; and restoring natural and 

cultural resources. 

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The following table matches EMI’s courses with the Mission Areas developed to support the National Preparedness Goal. 

Course 

Code Course Title 

Mission Areas 

Target Audience 

Prevention

Protection

Mitigation

Response

Recovery 

B0598 FEMA Incident Workforce 

Academy—Specialist Series X X X X X PFT, TFT, CORE, IM-CORE, Reservist 

E0101 Foundations of Emergency 

Management X X X X X 

Newly appointed Emergency Managers from Federal, state, local, 

tribal, and territorial Emergency Management agencies and prospective 

professionals transferring from another discipline to Emergency 

Management 

E0102 Science of Disaster X X X X X 

Newly appointed Emergency Managers from Federal, state, local, 

tribal, and territorial Emergency Management agencies and prospective 

professionals transferring from another discipline to Emergency 

Management 

E0103 Planning: Emergency 

Operations X X X X X 

Newly appointed Emergency Managers from Federal, state, local, 

tribal, and territorial Emergency Management agencies and prospective 

professionals transferring from another discipline to Emergency 

Management 

E0104 Exercise Design X X X X X 

Newly appointed Emergency Managers from Federal, state, local, 

tribal, and territorial Emergency Management agencies and prospective 

professionals transferring from another discipline to Emergency 

Management 

E0105 Public Information and Warning X X X X X 

Newly appointed Emergency Managers from Federal, state, local, 

tribal, and territorial Emergency Management agencies and prospective 

professionals transferring from another discipline to Emergency 

Management 

E0106 Joint Field Office Finance and 

Administration Section Chief X X FEMA Joint Field Office Comptroller, Emergency Management 

E0110 Foundations Course Train-theTrainer X X X X X 

Participants enrolled in the Basic Academy who have completed the 

Foundations of Emergency Management course and are interested in 

sharing that experience with others 

E0111 Train-the-Trainer for E0103– 

E0105 X X X X Newly appointed Emergency Managers 

E0113 Joint Field Office Procurement 

Specialist X X FEMA Joint Field Office Procurement Staff, Emergency Management 

E0122 Emergency Management 

Accreditation Program X X X X X Emergency management personnel from state, tribal, territorial, county, and 

city Emergency Management programs 

E0131 Exercise Evaluation and 

Improvement Planning X X X X X Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Health Care, 

Public Health, Public Works 

E0132 Discussion-Based Exercise 

Design and Evaluation X X X X X Emergency Management Exercise Staff 

E0133 Operations-Based Exercise 

Design and Evaluation X X X X X 

Public Health, Environmental Health, Health Care Providers, Pre-Hospital 

Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Management, Volunteer 

Organizations Active in Disaster, Public Information Officer, Fire, Public 

Works, Private Industry 

E0136 Master Exercise Practitioner 

Capstone Course X X X X X 

Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire, Government 

Administrative, Health Care, Information Technology, Law Enforcement, 

Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Public Works, Transportation 

E0141 Instructional Presentation and 

Evaluation Skills X X X X X Subject Matter Experts who have been given the responsibility to provide 

instruction 

E0143 

Advanced Situational 

Awareness and Common 

Operating Picture 

X X X X X Emergency management professionals (all disciplines) with Situational 

Awareness and Common Operating Picture responsibility 

E0157 

Hazard Mitigation Community 

Education and Outreach 

Specialist Qualifying Course 

X Hazard Mitigation Community Education and Outreach Specialists 

E0158 

Hazard Mitigation Community 

Planner Specialist Qualifying 

Course 

X 

FEMA HM Community and Education Outreach (CEO) trainees, Primary. 

Secondary audience includes FEMA HM CEO Specialist experts and HM 

CEO Crew Leaders 

E0160 

Hazard Mitigation Community 

Education and Outreach in 

Disaster Operations 

X New HM CEO Staff, HM CEO Specialist Experts, and Crew Leaders 

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Course 

Code Course Title 

Mission Areas 

Target Audience 

Prevention

Protection

Mitigation

Response

Recovery 

E0161 Hazard Mitigation Community 

Planning in Disaster Operations X New HM Community Planner Specialists, HM Planning Specialist Experts, 

and HM Planning Supervisors 

E0162 

Hazard Mitigation Floodplain 

Management in Disaster 

Operations 

X New HM Floodplain Management Staff, HM Floodplain Management 

Specialist Experts, and Supervisors 

E0163 Hazard Mitigation Grants in 

Disaster Operations X HM Grants Specialists, HM Grants Crew Leaders who have not previously 

participated in this training 

E0164 

Hazard Mitigation Hazard 

and Performance Analysis in 

Disaster Operations 

X New HM Hazards and Performance Analysis (HPA) Staff, Specialist 

Experts, and Crew Leaders 

E0165 Hazard Mitigation Insurance in 

Disaster Operations X New HM Insurance Specialists, HM Insurance Specialist Experts, and HM 

Insurance Crew Leaders 

E0166 

Hazard Mitigation: Preliminary 

Damage Assessment Specialist 

Qualifying Course 

X FEMA HM Preliminary Damage Assessment Trainees 

E0167 

Core Principles for Hazard 

Mitigation Hazard Performance 

Analysis Specialists 

X FEMA HM Hazards and Performance Analysis Trainees 

E0170 Hazus Multi-Hazard for 

Hurricane X X X State and local Emergency Managers, GIS Specialists, state and local 

planners, and regional personnel 

E0172 Hazus Multi-Hazard for Flood X X X State and local Emergency Managers, GIS Specialists, state and local 

planners, and regional personnel 

E0174 Hazus Multi-Hazard for 

Earthquake X X X State and local Emergency Managers, GIS Specialists, state and local 

planners, and regional personnel 

E0176 Hazus Multi-Hazard for 

Floodplain Managers X X X State and local Emergency Managers, GIS Specialists, state and local 

planners, regional personnel, and state and local Floodplain Managers 

E0179 Application of Hazus MultiHazard for Disaster Operations X X X FEMA Mitigation staff, state Building Science Officials, GIS Professionals 

E0180 Core Principles for Hazard 

Mitigation Insurance Specialists X FEMA Disaster Workforce employees who will serve as HM Insurance 

Specialists during a disaster 

E0181 

Hazard Mitigation Community 

Education and Outreach 

Specialist in the Disaster 

Recovery Center: Flood 

X 

FEMA employees recently hired as HM CEO Specialists, or FEMA 

employees who have been assigned to fulfill HM CEO responsibilities in a 

disaster 

E0182 

Hazard Mitigation Community 

Education and Outreach 

Specialist in the Disaster 

Recovery Center: Hurricane 

X 

FEMA employees recently hired as HM CEO Specialists, or FEMA 

employees who have been assigned to fulfill HM CEO responsibilities in a 

disaster 

E0183 

Hazard Mitigation Community 

Education and Outreach 

Specialist in the Disaster 

Recovery Center: Tornado 

X 

FEMA employees recently hired as HM CEO Specialists, or FEMA 

employees who have been assigned to fulfill HM CEO responsibilities in a 

disaster 

E0184 

Hazard Mitigation Community 

Education and Outreach 

Specialist in the Disaster 

Recovery Center: Earthquake 

X 

FEMA employees recently hired as HM CEO Specialists, or FEMA 

employees who have been assigned to fulfill HM CEO responsibilities in a 

disaster 

E0185 

Hazard Mitigation Community 

Education and Outreach 

Specialist in the Disaster 

Recovery Center: Wildfire 

X 

FEMA employees recently hired as HM CEO Specialists, or FEMA 

employees who have been assigned to fulfill HM CEO responsibilities in a 

disaster 

E0190 ArcGIS for Emergency 

Managers X X X State and local Emergency Managers, state and local GIS, regional, other 

Federal agencies, and state and local planners 

E0194 Advanced Floodplain 

Management Concepts X Floodplain Managers 

E0197 

Integrating Access and 

Functional Needs into 

Emergency Planning 

X X X Emergency Services personnel, Non-Governmental Organization, and 

Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster, Disability groups/organizations 

E0201 Debris Technical Specialist X FEMA PA Group Supervisors, PA Task Force Leader, PAC Crew Leader, PA 

Project Specialist, and PA Technical Specialist 

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Protection

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Response

Recovery 

E0202 

Debris Management Planning 

for State, Tribal, and Local 

Officials 

X X State, local, and tribal staff 

E0203 

Hazard Mitigation Functional 

Group Supervisors in Disaster 

Operations 

X FEMA staff involved in Mitigation Grant Processes 

E0206 Hazard Mitigation Disaster 

Operations Train-the-Trainer X FEMA staff instructing in Disaster Operations 

E0207 Introduction to Hazard 

Mitigation Field Operations X 

FEMA employees recently assigned to HM disaster operations positions, 

state employees recently assigned to disaster operations positions in the 

HM component of their organization 

E0208 State Coordinating Officer X X X X X State Emergency Management Directors/Deputy Directors, Governor’s 

Authorized Representative 

E0212 

Unified Hazard Mitigation 

Assistance: Developing Quality 

Application Elements 

X State or FEMA staff involved in Mitigation Grants 

E0213 

Unified Hazard Mitigation 

Assistance: Application Review 

and Evaluation 

X State or FEMA staff involved in Mitigation Grants 

E0214 

Unified Hazard Mitigation 

Assistance: Project 

Implementation and Closeout 

X State or FEMA staff involved in Mitigation Grants 

E0215 

Unified Hazard Mitigation 

Assistance: Developing Quality 

Application Elements Train-theTrainer 

X FEMA staff 

E0216 

Unified Hazard Mitigation 

Assistance: Application Review 

and Evaluation Train-the-Trainer 

X FEMA staff 

E0217 Equal Rights Advisor Update X X Current FEMA Equal Rights Officers 

E0229 FEMA Documentation Unit X X X FEMA employees with open PTBs for Documentation Specialist, Reports 

Specialist, or Documentation Unit Leader 

E0236 National Training and Exercise 

Symposium Roundtable X X X X X 

State Emergency Management Training Officers, State Emergency 

Management Exercise Officers, State Administrative Agency 

Representatives, Tribal Training and Exercise Officers 

E0237 National Training and Exercise 

Symposium X X X X X 

FEMA RTMs, State Emergency Management Training Officers, State 

Emergency Management Exercise Officers, State Administrative Agency 

Representatives, Tribal Training and Exercise Officers 

E0239 406 Hazard Mitigation X FEMA PA Group Supervisors, PA Task Force Leader, PAC Crew Leader, PA 

Project Specialist, PA Technical Specialist, and state/tribal PA staff 

E0241 Cooperating Technical Partners: 

Special Topics X Federal, state/local CTP members 

E0247 

Executive Orders 11988 and 

11990: Floodplain Management 

and Wetlands Protection Trainthe-Trainer 

X EHP Cadre Members who have approval from Headquarters and/or FEMA 

Regional Environmental Officers 

E0248 

Environmental and Historic 

Preservation Management 

Information System 

X EHP Cadre Members who have approval from Headquarters and/or FEMA 

Regional Environmental Officers 

E0249 Planning and Products Basic X X X X X 

FEMA External Affairs Specialists with position titles in the Joint Information 

Center and Planning and Products EXCEPT External Affairs Resource 

Support Specialist, Videography Specialist, Photography Specialist, any 

position not in JIC/P&P components 

E0252 Environmental and Historic 

Preservation Cadre Training X EHP Cadre Members including EHP Advisors, Team Leads, and EHP 

Specialists 

E0253 

Introduction to Environmental 

and Historic Preservation 

Compliance 

X 

Program Managers and staff, EHP Specialists, state Emergency 

Management Program staff, FEMA’s Technical Assistance Contractors, 

and any others who require a basic knowledge of FEMA’s EHP compliance 

process 

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Code Course Title 

Mission Areas 

Target Audience 

Prevention

Protection

Mitigation

Response

Recovery 

E0255 

Environmental and Historic 

Preservation System (eGrants) 

Train-the-Trainer 

X EHP Cadre Members who serve as trainers in the field 

E0257 State Director Training Course X X X X State Emergency Management Directors/Deputy Directors 

E0260 Dam Security and Protection 

Technical Seminar X X 

Dam owners, professional staff of Dam Safety Programs, Dam 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 

E0261 Consequences of Dam Failure X 

Dam owners, professional staff of Dam Safety Programs, Dam 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 

E0262 Instructional Delivery for 

Subject Matter Experts X X Federal, state, tribal, and local staff designated to train in various EM 

subject areas 

E0265 Advanced Methods of FEMA’s 

Historic Preservation Program X EHP Cadre Members, Historical Preservation Specialists, FEMA TACs, 

state/tribal representatives 

E0272 Managing the Floodplain PostDisaster X EM and Government Administrative 

E0273 

Managing Floodplain 

Development through the 

National Flood Insurance 

Program 

X X X Floodplain Managers 

E0274 National Dam Safety Program 

Technical Seminar X Professional staff of Dam Safety Programs and private sector 

E0276 Benefit-Cost Analysis: EntryLevel X X 

Federal, state, tribal Hazard Mitigation staff applicants/grantees; 

subapplicants/subgrantees; personnel who are involved in the grant 

application development process 

E0278 

National Flood Insurance 

Program/Community Rating 

System 

X Floodplain Managers 

E0279 Retrofitting Flood-Prone 

Residential Buildings X 

Engineers, Architects, Floodplain Managers, Building Code Officials, 

Hazard Mitigation, Planning, Zoning, Public Works, and other building 

officials with building science knowledge 

E0282 Advanced Floodplain 

Management Concepts II X X X Federal, state, tribal, and local Floodplain Managers 

E0283 Disaster Field Training 

Operations Orientation X X DFTO Cadre Member Training Specialists, Training FQS Specialist, 

Training Support Specialist 

E0284 Advanced Floodplain 

Management Concepts III X Floodplain Managers 

E0285 

Providing Post-Disaster 

Substantial Damage Technical 

Assistance to Communities 

X 

FEMA Disaster Reservists, Cadre of On-Call Response/Recovery 

Employees (COREs), and FEMA Permanent Full-Time Employees (PFTs) 

whose work assignments require SDE knowledge 

E0287 Voluntary Agency Liaison: 

Functions and Methods X X X X FEMA Voluntary Agency Liaison Specialist and Voluntary Organization 

Representatives 

E0288 Local Volunteer and Donations 

Management X X X Emergency Managers and representatives of Voluntary Organizations 

E0289 State Volunteer and Donations 

Management X X X X State and Federal Donations Managers, Voluntary Organizations 

E0291 Community Dam Safety, 

Preparedness and Mitigation X X 

Emergency planners, managers, responders, service. Providers, floodplain 

managers, local officials, dam safety/code officials, mitigation staff, land 

use/transportation planners, community leaders, Federal/state/private dam 

owners/operators/regulators 

E0294 Managing Training in Disaster 

Operations X X FEMA employees attached to the DFTO 

E0296 Application of Hazus MultiHazard for Risk Assessment X X X FEMA Regional staff, state and local Emergency Management Planners 

E0300 

ICS-300: Intermediate 

Incident Command System for 

Expanding Incidents 

X X Individuals who may assume a supervisory role in a Type 3 or higher 

incident 

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Prevention

Protection

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Response

Recovery 

E0302 Division Supervisor X X X FEMA DIVS Trainee or Candidate. Other positions may attend with 

permission from the Operations Cadre Management 

E0312 Fundamentals of Building 

Science X 

FEMA Disaster Reservists, Cadre of On-Call Response/Recovery 

Employees (COREs), and FEMA Permanent Full-Time Employees (PFTs) 

whose work assignments require disaster-resistant building science 

knowledge 

E0313 Basic Hazus Multi-Hazard X X X 

State and local Emergency Managers, GIS Specialists, state and local 

planners, regional personnel responsible for mitigation and response 

activities, and other Federal agencies 

E0317 

Comprehensive Data 

Management for Hazus MultiHazard X X X 

State and local Emergency Managers, GIS Specialists, state and local 

planners, regional personnel responsible for mitigation and response 

activities, and other Federal agencies 

E0321 Management of Individual 

Assistance X X FEMA IA staff including IA Branch Directors and IA Group Supervisors, as 

well as Operations Section Chiefs and FCOs 

E0337 

Posting Integrated Financial 

Management Information 

System Transactions 

X X X FEMA staff 

E0348 

Orientation to Mission 

Assignments for FEMA Staff 

and Interagency Partners 

X X FEMA staff, OFA staff, state Emergency Management staff 

E0349 Mission Assignment Processing X X Mission Assignment (MA) Specialist, MA Managers, Operations Section 

Chief-Type III 

E0352 

Crisis Counseling Assistance 

and Training Program Training 

State Trainers 

X X State and territory Mental Health Coordinators, individuals with crisis 

counseling and training experience identified to conduct CCP training 

E0354 

Crisis Counseling Program 

(Grants Training) for State 

Mental Health Authorities 

X X State Mental Health personnel 

E0357 State Individual Assistance 

Operations X X State IA officers 

E0359 Individual Assistance Other 

Needs Assistance Specialist X X FEMA IA ONA Specialists and trainees, Human Services Manager, and 

State ONA (Joint Option States only) 

E0361 Multi-Hazard Emergency 

Planning for Schools X X X X X Primary target audience for this course includes school administrators and 

local first responders interested in comprehensive planning for grades K–12 

E0362 

Train-the-Trainer for G0364, 

Multi-Hazard Emergency 

Planning for Schools 

X X X X X Education, Police, Fire, Emergency Management, Public Health, 

Emergency Medical Services 

E0364 Multi-Hazard Emergency 

Planning for Schools X X X X K–12 Educators, Police, Fire, Public Health, Emergency Management 

E0366 Planning for the Needs of 

Children in Disasters X 

State and local Emergency Managers, planners, child services agencies, 

Non-Governmental Organizations, childcare providers, schools, and FaithBased Organizations 

E0368 Congressional Affairs Basic X X X X X FEMA Disaster Reservists who are in the Congressional Affairs Cadre 

E0374 Public Assistance Group 

Supervisor X FEMA PA staff 

E0376 State Public Assistance 

Operations X Grantee and Subgrantee Public Assistance Program and Grant 

Administration staff 

E0380 Public Assistance Task Force 

Leader X FEMA PA staff 

E0381 Project Specialist X FEMA PA Project Specialists 

E0382 Public Assistance Coordinator 

Crew Leader X FEMA PA staff performing duties of PAC Crew Leader 

E0386 Residential Coastal 

Construction X 

Engineers, Architects, Floodplain Managers, Building Code Officials, 

Hazard Mitigation, Planning, Zoning, Public Works, and other building 

officials with building science knowledge 

E0388 Advanced Public Information 

Officers Course X X X X X PIO, LE, Fire, EMS, PW, PH, EM 

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Code Course Title 

Mission Areas 

Target Audience 

Prevention

Protection

Mitigation

Response

Recovery 

E0390 

Integrating Emergency 

Management Education into 

Your Institution 

X X X X X Minority Colleges and Universities Department Chairs of Emergency 

Management-related disciplines 

E0392 Emergency Management 

Higher Education Symposium X X X X X College and University Faculty and Administrators 

E0400 

Advanced Incident Command 

System for Command and 

General Staff—Complex 

Incidents 

X X ICS Command and General Staff personnel 

E0410 Mass Care/Emergency 

Assistance Task Force Leaders X X FEMA Mass Care Task Force Leaders 

E0411 

Mass Care/Emergency 

Assistance Support for Field 

Operations 

X X FEMA Mass Care Specialists 

E0415 Mass Care Group Supervisors X X FEMA Mass Care Group Supervisors 

E0416 Individual Assistance Housing 

Group Supervisor X X Housing Group Supervisor candidates 

E0417 

Mass Care/Emergency 

Assistance Shelter Field Guide 

Training 

X X Mass Care professionals 

E0427 

Community Emergency 

Response Team Program 

Manager 

X Professionals and volunteers who are either already CERT Program 

Managers or interested in being one 

E0428 

Community Emergency 

Response Team Train-theTrainer X Current or future Course Managers for CERT Basic Training course 

E0431 

Understanding the Emergency 

Management Assistance 

Compact 

X X X State Emergency Management officials 

E0449 Incident Command System 

Curricula Train-the-Trainer X X Instructors who will deliver ICS curricula courses 

E0451 

Leadership I: Overview of 

Leadership in Emergency 

Management 

X X X X X Directors or Deputy Emergency Managers from the Whole Community of 

practice 

E0452 

Leadership II: Application 

of Personal Leadership in 

Emergency Management 

X X X X X Directors or Deputy Emergency Managers from the Whole Community of 

practice 

E0453 

Leadership III: Leadership in 

the Emergency Management 

Organization 

X X X X X Directors or Deputy Emergency Managers from the Whole Community of 

practice 

E0454 

Leadership IV: Emergency 

Management Leadership in the 

Community and Profession 

X X X X X Directors or Deputy Emergency Managers from the Whole Community of 

practice 

E0478 Public Assistance Grants 

Administration for Grantees X State/tribal/local Public Assistance staff 

E0480 Public Assistance Cost 

Estimating Format X FEMA PA staff 

E0489 Management of Spontaneous 

Volunteers in Disasters X X Emergency Managers and Voluntary Organizations responsible for the 

management of spontaneous volunteers 

E0491 Direct Housing Management X X Direct Housing Management personnel 

E0492 Direct Housing Specialist X X FEMA personnel performing DH Specialist tasks 

E0493 Direct Housing Support 

Specialist X X FEMA employees with FQS title, HR Specialist or HR Specialist trainee, 

FEMA personnel performing DH Support Specialist tasks 

E0495 Introduction to the World of the 

Voluntary Agency Liaison X X Applicant Services Program Specialists with an open task book for the IA 

VAL Specialist position and for VAL trainees 

E0496 FEMA Volunteer and Donations 

Management X X FEMA, Federal Agency, State, and volunteer agency staff 

E0537 Strategic Problem-Solving for 

the Workplace X X X X X FEMA employees 

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Target Audience 

Prevention

Protection

Mitigation

Response

Recovery 

E0547 Continuity Exercise Design X X X 

Continuity Managers and Planners, Exercise or Training Managers and 

Planners, Information Technology (IT) Managers, Security Managers, 

Emergency Managers 

E0548 

Continuity of Operations 

Planning Program Manager 

Train-the-Trainer Course 

X X X Federal, state, local, territorial, and tribal government employees 

responsible for managing a Continuity of Operations Program 

E0549 Reconstitution Planning 

Workshop X X X Federal, state, local, territorial, and tribal government employees 

responsible for Continuity of Operations and Reconstitution Planning 

E0550 Continuity of Operations 

Planning X X X Federal, state, local, territorial, and tribal government employees 

responsible for managing a Continuity of Operations Program 

E0551 Devolution Planning Workshop 

Train-the-Trainer X X X Federal, state, local, territorial, and tribal government employees 

responsible for Continuity of Operations Program and planning 

E0553 Resilient Accord Cyber Security 

Planning Workshop X X X Federal, state, local, territorial, and tribal government employees 

responsible for managing a Continuity of Operations Program 

E0554 Determined Accord Workshop X X X Federal, state, local, territorial, and tribal government employees 

responsible for Continuity of Operations Programs 

E0556 

Guardian Accord 

TerrorismBased Planning 

Workshop 

X X X Federal, state, local, territorial, and tribal government employees 

responsible for Continuity of Operations Programs 

E0557 

Mission Essential Functions 

Workshop (Continuity 

Guidance) 

X X X Federal, state, local, territorial, and tribal government employees 

responsible for Continuity of Operations Programs 

E0563 

Basic Management in Disaster 

Operations—Preparing the 

First-Line Supervisor 

X X 

Reservists are the primary audience for this course; however, other FEMA 

employees who may be assigned the first-line supervisor position in the 

disaster operations environment may also take this course. 

E0564 

Managing in Disaster 

Operations—Preparing the 

Middle Manager 

X X 

They may be FEMA PFTs, Reservists, or CORE employees. FQS job titles 

include, but are not limited to: Unit Leader, Group Supervisor, Task Force 

Leader, Branch Director Type II 

E0565 

Managing in Disaster 

Operations—Preparing 

Command and General Staff 

X X 

The target audience for this course includes all FEMA employees who are 

assigned to an FQS position in Incident Management as a Section Chief 

Type I/II, Branch Chief Type I/II, Officer Type I/II, Chief of Staff Type I/II, or 

FCO Type I/II 

E0580 

Emergency Management 

Framework for Tribal 

Governments 

X X X X X 

Fire, LE, EMS, PW, PH, EM, Government Officials, PIO, Animal 

Care/Control, Mass Care providers, educators, Resource Managers, 

Financial Officers, VOAD 

E0581 Emergency Operations for 

Tribal Governments X X X 

Fire, LE, EMS, PW, PH, EM, Government Officials, PIO, Animal 

Care/Control, Mass Care providers, educators, Resource Managers, 

Financial Officers, VOAD 

E0582 Mitigation for Tribal 

Governments X X EM, PW, Government Officials, Planning staff, Grant Administration staff 

E0590 Human Resources Basic 

Course X X X X X HR Deployment Specialists, HR Recruiting and Hiring Specialists, and HR 

Time and Attendance Specialists 

E0591 Human Resources Intermediate 

Course X X X X X FEMA employees with the FQS title Human Resources Manager or HR 

Resources Manager trainee 

E0592 Human Resources Advanced 

Course X X X X X FEMA employees with the FQS title HR Unit Leader or HR Unit Leader 

trainee 

E0597 

FEMA Incident Workforce 

Academy—FEMA Incident 

Workforce Cadre Management 

X X X X X Primary course participants are the Cadre Coordinators and their support 

teams as required and Incident Workforce Management Division Liaisons 

E0599 Introduction to FEMA 

Information Technology X X X FEMA IT staff 

E0610 Introduction to Instructional 

Design Methods X X X X X Persons assigned to Instructional Design and Curriculum Development 

positions or duties 

E0611 Instructing and Facilitating in 

the Classroom and Online X X X X X Persons assigned to Instructor positions or duties 

E0612 Managing Courses and 

Classrooms X X X X X Persons assigned to Instructor positions or duties 

E0614 Analysis and Design of Training X X X X X Persons assigned to Instructional Design and Curriculum Development 

positions or duties 

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Code Course Title 

Mission Areas 

Target Audience 

Prevention

Protection

Mitigation

Response

Recovery 

E0615 Development and Evaluation of 

Training X X X X X Persons assigned to Instructional Design and Curriculum Development 

positions or duties 

E0616 Training Program Management X X X X X Persons assigned to Training Management positions or duties 

E0617 Training Project Management X X X X X Persons assigned to Training Management positions or duties 

E0618 Strategic Issues in Training 

Management X X X X X Persons assigned to Training Management positions or duties 

E0619 Fraud Awareness and 

Prevention Train-the-Trainer X X X X X Regional Security Officers and Senior Security Managers 

E0662 Single Point Order Tracking X X FEMA staff who manage and track resources for disasters 

E0680 Emergency Management—A 

Leadership Challenge X X X X X Emergency Management and Senior Leadership and Executives 

E0682 Emergency Management in the 

21st Century X X X X X Emergency Management and Senior Leadership and Executives 

E0684 

Integrating Science into 

Emergency Management 

Policies and Decisions 

X X X X X Emergency Management and Senior Leadership and Executives 

E0686 

Exercising Emergency 

Management Executive Policy 

and Decision-Making 

X X X X X Emergency Management and Senior Leadership and Executives 

E0692 FEMA Disability Integration 

Advisor X X X X X FEMA Disability Integration Advisors 

E0695 FEMA Resources Unit Leader X X X FEMA Resources Unit Leaders/Trainees 

E0696 FEMA Mission Readiness X X X X X FEMA PFTs 

E0697 FEMA Planning Section Chief X X X FEMA Planning Section Chiefs/Trainees 

E0698 FEMA Planning Support Unit 

Leader X X X FEMA Planning Support Unit Leaders/Trainees 

E0706 Disaster Contracting X X FEMA JFO Contract Specialists, Procurement Unit Leader, Procurement 

Specialist 

E0713 Introduction to FEMA Office of 

Chief Counsel Field Operations X X New FEMA Field Attorney Cadre and Office of Chief Counsel Members 

E0714 Advanced FEMA Office of Chief 

Counsel Field Operations X X Members of FEMA Field Attorney Cadre and Office of Chief Counsel 

E0717 Introductory Alternative Dispute 

Resolution Advisor Training X X X X X Newly-hired FEMA ADR Specialists 

E0727 

Executive Orders 11988 and 

11990: Floodplain Management 

and Wetlands Protection 

X EHP Cadre Members who have approval from Regional/Environmental 

Officer 

E0738 Private Sector Basic X X X X X FEMA Disaster Reservists who are in the Private Sector Cadre 

E0739 Intermediate External Affairs X X X X X FEMA External Affairs Cadre Members 

E0742 Voluntary Agency Liaison: 

Group Supervisor X X VAL Group Supervisors 

E0743 FEMA Telecommunications 

Specialist X X New FEMA Telecommunications Specialists 

E0744 FEMA Information Technology 

Specialist X X New FEMA IT Specialists 

E0748 Assistant External Affairs Officer X X X X X Members of EA Cadre 

E0749 External Affairs Report 

Specialist X X X X X 

The primary audience for this training is all individuals who will work in 

the EA Reports Specialist position who are trainees under the FEMA 

Qualification System 

E0750 

Policies, Procedures and 

Practice for External Affairs, 

Part I 

X X X X X FEMA Disaster Reservists who are new members of the External Affairs 

Cadre 

E0753 

Policies, Procedures and 

Practice for External Affairs— 

Capstone 

X X 

Members of EA Cadre who have completed 750, and are either new 

Reservists without component-specific training or who are training in a new 

component of External Affairs 

E0762 External Affairs Operations IV X X X X X EM 

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Prevention

Protection

Mitigation

Response

Recovery 

E0763 External Affairs Operations III X X X X X EM 

E0764 External Affairs Operations II X X X X X EM 

E0765 External Affairs Operations I X X X X X EM 

E0766 External Affairs Resource 

Support Basic X X X X X EM 

E0767 External Affairs Officer Training X X X X EM 

E0768 FEMA Video Production Basic X X X X X EM 

E0769 External Affairs Joint 

Information Center Basic X X X X X FEMA External Affairs 

E0773 FEMA Information Specialist X X X FEMA Information Specialists/Trainees 

E0780 Basics for FEMA Disaster 

Safety Officers X X FEMA Disaster Safety Officers 

E0788 Intergovernmental Affairs— 

Basic X X X X X FEMA Disaster Reservists who are in the Intergovernmental Affairs Cadre 

E0791 Interagency Consultation for 

Endangered Species X EHP Cadre Members, Environmental Specialists 

E0796 Strategy and Messaging X X X X X FEMA staff holding the FEMA Qualification System positions of: Strategy 

and Messaging Specialist or Limited English Proficiency Specialist 

E0801 IT Telecom Manager X X X IT Telecom Managers 

E0802 IT Customer Service Manager X X X IT Customer Service Managers 

E0803 FEMA Disability Integration 

Advisor Lead X X X X X FEMA Disability Integration Advisors 

E0815 Joint Field Office 

Communications X X FEMA Communications/IT and Operations Disaster Planners and 

Responders 

E0823 FEMA Qualification System 

Coach-Evaluator X X X X X FEMA staff assigned to position of FQS Coach-Evaluator 

E0825 FEMA Incident Action Planning X X X FEMA staff assigned to JFO 

E0827 Geospatial Information System 

Managers and Unit Leaders X X X FEMA staff assigned in FQS as GISM, GIUL, or Trainees 

E0836 Applicant Services Program 

Specialist X X FEMA personnel assigned to learn the basics of IA 

E0837 Information Technology Help 

Desk Specialist X X FEMA IT Help Desk Specialists 

E0841 

National Emergency 

Management Information 

System–Mitigation Training 

X Mitigation/state staff working HMGP Program 

E0845 Introduction to FEMA Disaster 

Emergency Communications X X X X Emergency Communications staff 

E0880 Disaster Survivor Assistance 

Specialist X X DSA Cadre, Surge Capacity Force, or FEMA Corps 

E0900 IEMC/All-Hazards: 

Preparedness and Response X Elected Officials, VOAD, LE, Fire, EMS, PW, PH, EM, PIO 

E0901 IEMC/All-Hazards: Recovery 

and Mitigation X X Elected Officials, VOAD, LE, Fire, EMS, PW, PH, EM, PIO 

E0905 IEMC/Hurricane: Preparedness 

and Response X Elected Officials, VOAD, LE, Fire, EMS, PW, PH, EM, PIO 

E0910 IEMC/Earthquake: 

Preparedness and Response X Elected Officials, VOAD, LE, Fire, EMS, PW, PH, EM, PIO 

E0915 IEMC/Homeland Security: 

Preparedness and Response X X X Elected Officials, VOAD, LE, Fire, EMS, PW, PH, EM, PIO 

E0920 IEMC/Hazardous Materials: 

Preparedness and Response X X X Elected Officials, HazMat Specialists, VOAD, LE, Fire, EMS, PW, PH, EM 

E0922 IEMC/Planned Events X X X Elected Officials, VOAD, LE, Fire, EMS, PW, PH, EM, PIO 

E0930 IEMC/CommunitySpecific X X X LE, Fire, EMS, PW, PH, EM, Elected Officials, VOAD, PIO 

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Course 

Code Course Title 

Mission Areas 

Target Audience 

Prevention

Protection

Mitigation

Response

Recovery 

E0947 

Emergency Operations 

Center/Incident Management 

Team Interface 

X X 

EOC Management Personnel and IMT members including Mayors, 

City/County Managers, General Counsel, Community/County Managers, 

Emergency Managers, Fire/Police/Public Safety Chiefs, Public Works and 

Public Health Managers, EMS Managers, Community Service Providers 

E0948 Situational Awareness and 

Common Operating Picture X X X X X Emergency Management professionals (all disciplines) with SA and COP 

responsibility 

E0949 

NIMS ICS All-Hazards 

PositionSpecific: 

Communications Unit Leader 

Train-the-Trainer 

X X X 

Personnel serving under NIMS ICS in Command, Staff, or selected Unit 

Leader positions. Should be members of state and/or local Type 3 or Type 

4 Incident Management Teams (IMTs) or working to gain team membership. 

E0950 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Incident 

Commander Course X X X 

Personnel serving under NIMS ICS in Command, Staff, or selected Unit 

Leader positions. Should be members of state and/or local Type 3 or Type 

4 Incident Management Teams (IMTs) or working to gain team membership. 

E0951 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Incident 

Commander Train-the-Trainer X X X 

Personnel serving under NIMS ICS in Command, Staff, or selected Unit 

Leader positions. Should be members of state and/or local Type 3 or Type 

4 Incident Management Teams (IMTs) or working to gain team membership. 

E0952 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Public 

Information Officer Course X X X 

Personnel serving under NIMS ICS in Command, Staff, or selected Unit 

Leader positions. Should be members of state and/or local Type 3 or Type 

4 Incident Management Teams (IMTs) or working to gain team membership. 

E0953 

NIMS ICS All-Hazards Public 

Information Officer Train-theTrainer X X X 

Personnel serving under NIMS ICS in Command, Staff, or selected Unit 

Leader positions. Should be members of state and/or local Type 3 or Type 

4 Incident Management Teams (IMTs) or working to gain team membership. 

E0954 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Safety 

Officer Course X X X 

Personnel serving under NIMS ICS in Command, Staff, or selected Unit 

Leader positions. Should be members of state and/or local Type 3 or Type 

4 Incident Management Teams (IMTs) or working to gain team membership. 

E0955 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Safety 

Officer Train-the-Trainer X X X 

Personnel serving under NIMS ICS in Command, Staff, or selected Unit 

Leader positions. Should be members of state and/or local Type 3 or Type 

4 Incident Management Teams (IMTs) or working to gain team membership. 

E0956 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Liaison 

Officer Course X X X 

Personnel serving under NIMS ICS in Command, Staff, or selected Unit 

Leader positions. Should be members of state and/or local Type 3 or Type 

4 Incident Management Teams (IMTs) or working to gain team membership. 

E0957 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Liaison 

Officer Train-the-Trainer X X X 

Personnel serving under NIMS ICS in Command, Staff, or selected Unit 

Leader positions. Should be members of state and/or local Type 3 or Type 

4 Incident Management Teams (IMTs) or working to gain team membership. 

E0958 

NIMS ICS All-Hazards 

Operations Section Chief 

Course 

X X X 

Personnel serving under NIMS ICS in Command, Staff, or selected Unit 

Leader positions. Should be members of state and/or local Type 3 or Type 

4 Incident Management Teams (IMTs) or working to gain team membership. 

E0959 

NIMS ICS All-Hazards 

Operations Section Chief Trainthe-Trainer X X X 

Personnel serving under NIMS ICS in Command, Staff, or selected Unit 

Leader positions. Should be members of state and/or local Type 3 or Type 

4 Incident Management Teams (IMTs) or working to gain team membership. 

E0960 

NIMS ICS All-Hazards 

Division/Group Supervisor 

Course 

X X X 

Personnel serving under NIMS ICS in Command, Staff, or selected Unit 

Leader positions. Should be members of state and/or local Type 3 or Type 

4 Incident Management Teams (IMTs) or working to gain team membership. 

E0962 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Planning 

Section Chief Course X X X 

Personnel serving under NIMS ICS in Command, Staff, or selected Unit 

Leader positions. Should be members of state and/or local Type 3 or Type 

4 Incident Management Teams (IMTs) or working to gain team membership. 

E0963 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Planning 

Section Chief Train-the-Trainer X X X 

Personnel serving under NIMS ICS in Command, Staff, or selected Unit 

Leader positions. Should be members of state and/or local Type 3 or Type 

4 Incident Management Teams (IMTs) or working to gain team membership. 

E0964 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Situation 

Unit Leader Course X X X 

Personnel serving under NIMS ICS in Command, Staff, or selected Unit 

Leader positions. Should be members of state and/or local Type 3 or Type 

4 Incident Management Teams (IMTs) or working to gain team membership. 

E0965 NIMS ICS All-Hazards 

Resource Unit Leader Course X X X 

Personnel serving under NIMS ICS in Command, Staff, or selected Unit 

Leader positions. Should be members of state and/or local Type 3 or Type 

4 Incident Management Teams (IMTs) or working to gain team membership. 

E0967 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Logistics 

Section Chief Course X X X 

Personnel serving under NIMS ICS in Command, Staff, or selected Unit 

Leader positions. Should be members of state and/or local Type 3 or Type 

4 Incident Management Teams (IMTs) or working to gain team membership. 

E0968 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Logistics 

Section Chief Train-the-Trainer X X X 

Personnel serving under NIMS ICS in Command, Staff, or selected Unit 

Leader positions. Should be members of state and/or local Type 3 or Type 

4 Incident Management Teams (IMTs) or working to gain team membership. 

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E0969 NIMS ICS All-Hazards 

Communications Unit Leader X X X 

Personnel serving under NIMS ICS in Command, Staff, or selected Unit 

Leader positions. Should be members of state and/or local Type 3 or Type 

4 Incident Management Teams (IMTs) or working to gain team membership. 

E0970 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Supply 

Unit Leader Course X X X 

Personnel serving under NIMS ICS in Command, Staff, or selected Unit 

Leader positions. Should be members of state and/or local Type 3 or Type 

4 Incident Management Teams (IMTs) or working to gain team membership. 

E0971 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Facilities 

Unit Leader Course X X X 

Personnel serving under NIMS ICS in Command, Staff, or selected Unit 

Leader positions. Should be members of state and/or local Type 3 or Type 

4 Incident Management Teams (IMTs) or working to gain team membership. 

E0973 NIMS ICS All-Hazards 

Finance/Administration Course X X X 

Personnel serving under NIMS ICS in Command, Staff, or selected Unit 

Leader positions. Should be members of state and/or local Type 3 or Type 

4 Incident Management Teams (IMTs) or working to gain team membership. 

E0974 

NIMS ICS All-Hazards 

Finance/Administration Trainthe-Trainer X X X 

Personnel serving under NIMS ICS in Command, Staff, or selected Unit 

Leader positions. Should be members of state and/or local Type 3 or Type 

4 Incident Management Teams (IMTs) or working to gain team membership. 

E0975 

NIMS ICS All-Hazards 

Finance/Administration Unit 

Leader Course 

X X X 

Personnel serving under NIMS ICS in Command, Staff, or selected Unit 

Leader positions. Should be members of state and/or local Type 3 or Type 

4 Incident Management Teams (IMTs) or working to gain team membership. 

E0978 

NIMS ICS All-Hazards PositionSpecific: Situation Unit Leader 

Train-the-Trainer 

X X X 

Personnel serving under NIMS ICS in Command, Staff, or selected Unit 

Leader positions. Should be members of state and/or local Type 3 or Type 

4 Incident Management Teams (IMTs) or working to gain team membership. 

E0979 Security Orientation X X Newly hired FEMA Security Managers 

E0980 Security Recertification Training X X Security Managers and Specialists belonging to FEMA Security Cadre 

E0981 Advanced Disaster Safety 

Officer X X FEMA Safety Cadre Members 

E0982 HSPD-12 Orientation X X X X X FEMA Security employees identified as HSPD-12 qualified 

E0984 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Task 

Force/Strike Team Leader X X X 

Personnel serving under NIMS ICS in Command, Staff, or selected Unit 

Leader positions. Should be members of state and/or local Type 3 or Type 

4 Incident Management Teams (IMTs) or working to gain team membership. 

E0986 Air Support Group Supervisor X X X 

Personnel serving under NIMS ICS in Command, Staff, or selected Unit 

Leader positions. Should be members of state and/or local Type 3 or Type 

4 Incident Management Teams (IMTs) or working to gain team membership. 

E0987 NIMS ICS All-Hazards 

Introduction to Air Operations X X X 

Personnel who are assigned to functional, support, or other air operations 

positions on Type 3 or 4 Incident Management Teams (IMTs), or those 

persons who are working to obtain credentials or certification in that field. 

G0108 Community Mass Care and 

Emergency Assistance X X 

Mass care coordinators, management staff, NGO leaders, private sector, 

and other EM staff who are responsible for effective MC/EA preparedness 

and response 

G0131 Exercise Evaluation and 

Improvement Planning X X X X X Emergency Management professionals who design, develop, conduct, and 

evaluate exercises and create After-Action Reports and Improvement Plans 

G0191 

Emergency Operations 

Center/Incident Command 

System Interface 

X X The target audience includes personnel associated with both EOC and field 

ICS organizations 

G0194 Advanced Floodplain 

Management Concepts I X Floodplain Managers 

G0194.1 Local Floodplain Manager 

Roles and Responsibilities X Floodplain Managers 

G0194.2 

National Flood Insurance 

Program Rules and Regulations 

in Depth 

X Floodplain Managers 

G0194.3 Letters of Map Change X Floodplain Managers 

G0194.4 Preparing for PostDisaster 

Responsibilities X Floodplain Managers 

G0251 WEM Amateur Radio 

Resources X X EM, Amateur Radio Emergency Services 

G0265 Instructional Delivery Skills X X X X X State and Local Emergency Management Trainers 

G0270.3 Expedient Flood Training X 

Volunteers, Emergency Management personnel, and Emergency 

Responder personnel who are preparing to participate in a flood response 

effort 

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Mission Areas 

Target Audience 

Prevention

Protection

Mitigation

Response

Recovery 

G0271 Hazardous Weather and 

Flooding Preparedness X Local Emergency Managers, state Emergency Management personnel, 

Voluntary Agency representatives 

G0272 Warning Coordination X X EM 

G0277 Residential Coastal 

Construction X 

Engineers, Architects, Floodplain Managers, Building Code Officials, 

Hazard Mitigation, Planning, Zoning, Public Works, and other building 

officials with building science knowledge 

G0279 Retrofitting Flood-Prone 

Residential Buildings X 

Engineers, Architects, Floodplain Managers, Building Code Officials, 

Hazard Mitigation, Planning, Zoning, Public Works, and other building 

officials with building science knowledge 

G0282 Advanced Floodplain 

Management Concepts II X Floodplain Managers, Building Officials, Planners, Code Enforcement 

G0282.1 Higher Standards in Floodplain 

Management X Floodplain Managers, Building Officials, Planners, Code Enforcement 

G0282.2 

Manufactured Homes and 

the National Flood Insurance 

Program 

X Floodplain Managers, Building Officials, Planners, Code Enforcement 

G0282.3 

National Flood Insurance 

Program Flood Insurance 

Principles 

X Floodplain Managers, Building Officials, Planners, Code Enforcement 

G0282.4 Hydrology and Hydraulics 

Concepts X Floodplain Managers, Building Officials, Planners, Code Enforcement 

G0284 Advanced Floodplain 

Management Concepts III X Floodplain Managers 

G0284.1 Floodway Standards X Floodplain Managers, Building Officials, Planners, Code Enforcement 

G0284.2 

Disconnects Between the 

National Flood Insurance 

Program Regulations and 

Insurance 

X Floodplain Managers, Building Officials, Planners, Code Enforcement 

G0284.3 Common Noncompliance 

Issues X Floodplain Managers, Building Officials, Planners, Code Enforcement 

G0284.4 Digital Flood Insurance Rate 

Maps X Floodplain Managers, Building Officials, Planners, Code Enforcement 

G0284.5 

Substantial 

Improvement/Substantial 

Damage 

X Floodplain Managers, Building Officials, Planners, Code Enforcement 

G0288 Local Volunteer and Donations 

Management X X X Local Volunteer/Donations Coordinator, Emergency Managers 

G0289 Public Information Officer 

Awareness Training X X X X X New Public Information Officers in EM and related fields of LE, Fire, EMS, 

PW, PH, EM 

G0290 Basic Public Information 

Officers Course X X X X X Public Information Officers in EM and related fields of LE, Fire, EMS, PW, 

PH, EM 

G0291 

Joint Information System/Center 

Planning for Tribal, State, 

and Local Public Information 

Officers 

X X X X X Public Information Officers in EM and related fields of LE, Fire, EMS, PW, 

PH, EM 

G0300 

ICS-300: Intermediate 

Incident Command System for 

Expanding Incidents 

X X Individuals who may perform supervisory duties in a Type 3 or higher 

incident 

G0311 Hazardous Materials 

Contingency Planning X X LE, Fire, EMS, PW, PH, EM 

G0318 Mitigation Planning for Local 

Governments X Local government and state officials, and others involved in the 

development of local Mitigation Plans 

G0358 Evacuation and Re-Entry 

Planning Course X X X EM, Planners, persons responsible for evacuations 

G0361 Flood Fight Operations X Federal, state, local, and tribal officials responsible for planning, preparing, 

and managing response to floods 

G0364 Multi-Hazard Emergency 

Planning for Schools X X X X School Administrators, Police, Fire, Emergency Management, Public Health 

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Mission Areas 

Target Audience 

Prevention

Protection

Mitigation

Response

Recovery 

G0365 WEM: Partnerships for Creating 

and Maintaining Spotter Groups X X EM, National Weather Service, community volunteers 

G0366 Planning for the Needs of 

Children in Disasters X 

State and local Emergency Managers, Planners, child services agencies, 

Non-Governmental Organizations, childcare providers, schools, and FaithBased Organizations 

G0367 Emergency Planning for 

Campus Executives X Presidents, Vice Presidents, Provosts, Chancellors, Deans, and other 

leadership positions at institutions of higher education 

G0386 Mass Fatalities Incident 

Response Course X X Local responders 

G0393 Mitigation for Emergency 

Managers X X X EM, Mitigation Planners, tribal, state, and local officials 

G0400 

ICS-400: Advanced Incident 

Command System for 

Command and General Staff— 

Complex Incidents 

X X Personnel who may assume Command and General Staff positions during 

a Type 3 or higher incident 

G0402 

Incident Command System 

Overview for Executives and 

Senior Officials, ICS-402 

X X Elected or appointed officials, Agency Administrators, executives 

G0427 

Community Emergency 

Response Team Program 

Manager 

X Individuals who are or will be CERT Program Managers 

G0428 

Community Emergency 

Response Team Train-theTrainer X People who will serve as the Course Manager for the CERT Basic Training 

course 

G0434.a Earthquake Safety for Schools X X X X Teachers, principals, superintendents, school nurses, Emergency 

Management 

G0436 Tremor Troops: A Teacher’s 

Package for K–6 X 

Elementary Science Coordinator, Elementary Curriculum Coordinators, 

kindergarten and elementary classroom teachers, and teacher educators 

from regional science and educational resource centers 

G0439 Seismic Sleuths: A Teacher’s 

Package on Earthquakes 7–12 X X X X High school teachers grades 7–12 

G0489 Management of Spontaneous 

Volunteers in Disasters X X X X This course has been developed for Emergency Managers and Voluntary 

Organizations responsible for the management of spontaneous volunteers 

G0548 Continuity of Operations 

Managers Training Course X X X Federal, state, local, and tribal COOP Managers 

G0556 Local Damage Assessment X X X 

This course is for 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 

G0557 Rapid Needs Assessment X X X State, tribal, and local EM, Fire, LE, PW, PH 

G0775 Emergency Operations Center 

Management and Operations X X X EM and staff, First Responders, Private Industry, and Voluntary Agency 

personnel 

IS-0001.a Emergency Manager: An 

Orientation to the Position X X X State, local EM 

IS-0003 Radiological Emergency 

Management X X General public, Federal, state, tribal, and local LE, Fire, EMS, PW, PH, EM 

IS-0005.a An Introduction to Hazardous 

Materials X X LE, Fire, EMS, PW, PH, EM, general public 

IS-0010.a Animals in Disasters: 

Awareness and Preparedness X Animal owners and care providers 

IS-0011.a Animals in Disasters: 

Community Planning X X X Animal owners and care providers 

IS-0015.b 

Special Events Contingency 

Planning for Public Safety 

Agencies 

X X LE, Fire, EMS, PW, PH, EM 

IS-0018.15 

FEMA Equal Employment 

Opportunity Employee Course 

2015 

X X X X X FEMA employees 

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Course 

Code Course Title 

Mission Areas 

Target Audience 

Prevention

Protection

Mitigation

Response

Recovery 

IS-0019.15 

FEMA Equal Employment 

Opportunity Supervisor Course 

2015 

X X X X X FEMA employees 

IS-0020.15 Diversity Awareness Course 

2015 X X X X X FEMA employees 

IS-0021.15 Civil Rights and FEMA Disaster 

Assistance 2015 X X X X X FEMA employees 

IS-0022 Are You Ready? An In-Depth 

Guide to Citizen Preparedness X X General public 

IS-0023 Custodial Officer X FEMA staff working with Property Management 

IS-0024 Receiving Officer X FEMA staff working with Property Management 

IS-0025 Basic Property Management X FEMA staff working with Property Management 

IS-0026 Guide to Points of Distribution X X EM Planners 

IS-0027 Orientation to FEMA Logistics X EM Planners 

IS-0029 Public Information Officer 

Awareness X X X X X Public Information Officers 

IS-0030.a Mitigation eGrants for the 

Subgrant Applicant X Subgrantee applicants including states, Federally recognized Indian tribal 

governments, territories, local communities, and non-profit organizations 

IS-0031.a Mitigation eGrants for the Grant 

Applicant X Grant applicants—including state officials, Federally recognized Indian 

tribal governments, and territory officials 

IS-0032 Mitigation eGrants Internal 

System X Grant applicants—including state officials, Federally recognized Indian 

tribal governments, and territory officials 

IS-0033.15 FEMA Initial Ethics Orientation 

2015 X X X X X FEMA employees 

IS-0035.15 FEMA Safety Orientation 2015 X X X X X FEMA employees 

IS-0036 Multi-Hazard Planning for 

Childcare X X X X X Childcare providers, nursery schools, camps, scouts, sports programs, 

faith-based programs, and after-school programs 

IS-0037 Managerial Safety and Health X X X X X FEMA Supervisors/Managers 

IS-0038.15 Fraud Awareness and 

Prevention X X All FEMA employees 

IS-0042 Social Media in Emergency 

Management X X X X Joint Field Office personnel 

IS-0055.a Household Hazardous 

Materials—A Guide for Citizens X X X LE, Fire, EMS, PW, PH, EM, general public 

IS-0056 Hazardous Materials 

Contingency Planning X X 

The Hazardous Materials Contingency Planning course will focus on the 

need for members of the Local Emergency Planning Committee to analyze 

their local plan to identify gaps and their overall Preparedness for an event 

involving Hazardous Materials 

IS-0075 Military Resources in 

Emergency Management X X Civilian audience desiring an awareness level of knowledge about the use 

of military resources in emergency management 

IS-0100.b Introduction to the Incident 

Command System, ICS-100 X X All disciplines 

IS-0100.FDA 

Introduction to the Incident 

Command System (ICS-100) for 

Food and Drug Administration 

X X U.S. Food and Drug Administration staff 

IS-0100.FWa 

Introduction to the Incident 

Command System (ICS-100) for 

Federal Workers 

X X Federal disaster workers 

IS-0100.HCb 

Introduction to the Incident 

Command System (ICS-100) for 

Healthcare/Hospitals 

X X Healthcare, Public Health 

IS-0100.HE 

Introduction to the Incident 

Command System (ICS-100) for 

Higher Education 

X X Law Enforcement, Fire, Emergency Management, Public Health, 

universities 

IS-0100.LEb 

Introduction to the Incident 

Command System (ICS-100) for 

Law Enforcement 

X X Law Enforcement 

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Code Course Title 

Mission Areas 

Target Audience 

Prevention

Protection

Mitigation

Response

Recovery 

IS-0100.PWb 

Introduction to the Incident 

Command System (ICS-100) for 

Public Works 

X X Public Works 

IS-0100.SCa 

Introduction to the Incident 

Command System (ICS-100) for 

Schools 

X Teachers, Principals, Superintendents, Transportation Coordinators, Facility 

and Maintenance staff 

IS-0101.c Preparing for Federal Disaster 

Operations: FEMA X FEMA Employee Readiness 

IS-0102.c 

Preparing for Federal Disaster 

Operations: FEMA Response 

Partners 

X X 

This course is designed for FEMA response partners, including personnel 

from other Federal agencies, Non-Governmental Organizations, and 

private-sector companies 

IS-0106.15 Workplace Violence Awareness 

Training 2015 X X X X X FEMA employees 

IS-0111.a Livestock in Disasters X X Animal owners and care providers 

IS-0120.a An Introduction to Exercises X X X X X EM, PIO, Fire, EMS, PH, LE, PW, VOAD, private industry 

IS-0130 Exercise Evaluation and 

Improvement Planning X X X X X EM, PIO, Fire, EMS, PH, LE, PW, VOAD, private industry 

IS-0144 

Telecommunicators Emergency 

Response Taskforce Basic 

Course 

X X X Telecommunicators, call-takers, and dispatchers working in a 911 

environment 

IS-0156 

Building Design for Homeland 

Security for Continuity of 

Operations 

X X X X Federal/state Department or Agencies’ COOP Program Office, Facility 

Management, Security Management Sections 

IS-0158 Hazard Mitigation Insurance in 

Disaster Operations X HM Insurance Specialists, HM Insurance Specialist Experts, HM Insurance 

Crew Leaders, and HM Floodplain Management staff 

IS-0159 Hazard Mitigation Management 

Support in Disaster Operations X This workshop is designed for new HM Management support staff 

IS-0160 

Hazard Mitigation Community 

Education and Outreach in 

Disaster Operations 

X HM Community Education and Outreach (CEO) staff, HM CEO Specialist 

Experts and Crew Leaders 

IS-0161 Hazard Mitigation Planning in 

Disaster Operations X HM Community Planner staff, HM Planning Specialist Experts, HM 

Planning supervisors, and HM Grants Specialists 

IS-0163 Hazard Mitigation Grants in 

Disaster Operations X HM HPA staff, and Specialist Expert and Crew Leaders in HM HPA 

IS-0164 

Hazard Mitigation Hazards 

and Performance Analysis in 

Disaster Operations 

X HM HPA staff, Specialist Expert and Crew Leader positions in HM HPA 

IS-0200.b 

Incident Command System for 

Single Resources and Initial 

Action Incidents 

X X All disciplines 

IS-0200.HCa 

Applying the Incident Command 

System to Healthcare 

Organizations 

X Healthcare Professionals 

IS-0201 

Forms Used for the 

Development of the Incident 

Action Plan 

X X X LE, Fire, EMS, PW, PH, EM 

IS-0207 

Overview of the FEMA 

Qualification System and 

Qualification Review Boards 

X X X X X FEMA 

IS-0208.a State Disaster Management X X X X X Federal, state, and tribal Emergency Managers 

IS-0212.a Introduction to Unified Hazard 

Mitigation Assistance X State or FEMA staff involved in Mitigation Grants 

IS-0235.c Emergency Planning X X X All individuals involved in crisis and emergency management decisionmaking 

IS-0240.b Leadership and Influence X X X Emergency Management personnel 

IS-0241.b Decision-Making and ProblemSolving X X Emergency Management personnel 

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Course 

Code Course Title 

Mission Areas 

Target Audience 

Prevention

Protection

Mitigation

Response

Recovery 

IS-0244.b Developing and Managing 

Volunteers X X X X EM 

IS-0245.a 

Introduction to the Defense 

Priorities and Allocations 

System 

X X X X FEMA personnel responsible for management and oversight of FEMA EM 

programs 

IS-0246.15 

Implementing the Defense 

Priorities and Allocations 

System 2015 

X FEMA DPAS Officers 

IS-0247.a Integrated Public Alert and 

Warning System X X 

Emergency Management and Community Planners; agencies such as Law 

Enforcement, Fire, Emergency Medical Services, and Public Works; and 

personnel from other local government agencies that may participate in 

emergency alerts and warnings 

IS-0248 

Integrated Public Alert and 

Warning System for the 

American Public 

X X The American Public 

IS-0250.a 

Emergency Support Function 

#15 (ESF #15)—External 

Affairs: A New Approach to 

Emergency Communication and 

Information Distribution 

X X X X X FEMA External Affairs staff, Federal, tribal, state, local, and VOAD partners 

IS-0251 

Integrated Public Alert and 

Warning System for Alerting 

Authorities 

X X Alerting Authorities 

IS-0253.a 

Overview of FEMA’s 

Environmental and Historic 

Preservation Review 

X New FEMA EHP personnel 

IS-0265 Basic Instructional Skills X X X X X Members of state, local, tribal Emergency Management disciplines 

IS-0271.a 

Anticipating Hazardous 

Weather and Community Risk, 

2nd Edition 

X Federal, state, local, and tribal emergency managers 

IS-0276 Benefit-Cost Analysis 

Fundamentals X X 

Federal, state, tribal hazard mitigation staff; applicants/grantees; 

subapplicants/subgrantees; personnel who are involved in the grant 

application development process 

IS-0279 

Engineering Principles and 

Practices for Retrofitting FloodProne Residential Structures 

X 

Engineers, architects, floodplain managers, building code officials, hazard 

mitigation, planning, zoning, public works, and other building officials with 

building science knowledge 

IS-0280 

Engineering Principles and 

Practices for Retrofitting FloodProne Residential Structures, 

FEMA Publication 259, 3rd 

Edition 

X 

Engineers, architects, floodplain managers, building code officials, hazard 

mitigation, planning, zoning, public works, and other building officials with 

building science knowledge 

IS-0284 Using the Substantial Damage 

Estimator 2.0 Tool X X Federal, state, tribal, and local officials 

IS-0288 

The Role of Voluntary 

Organizations in Emergency 

Management 

X X X X X State and Federal Voluntary Agency Liaisons 

IS-0293 Mission Assignment Overview X X Local, state, tribal, and other Federal agency and FEMA/DHS Program and 

Financial staff 

IS-0301 Radiological Emergency 

Response X X X Federal, state, tribal, and local LE, Fire, EMS, PW, PH, EM (first- and 

second-level responders) 

IS-0302 

Modular Emergency 

Radiological Response 

Transportation Training 

X X X X Federal, state, tribal, and local LE, Fire, EMS, PW, PH, EM (first- and 

second-level responders) 

IS-0303 Radiological Accident 

Assessment Concepts X X X X The course is designed primarily for state Radiological Emergency 

Response Coordinators and their Radiological Health Physics staff 

IS-0315 

Community Emergency 

Response Team Supplemental 

Training: The Incident 

Command System 

X X X Local communities 

IS-0317 Introduction to Community 

Emergency Response Team X Community volunteers 

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Code Course Title 

Mission Areas 

Target Audience 

Prevention

Protection

Mitigation

Response

Recovery 

IS-0319 Tornado Mitigation Basics for 

Mitigation Staff X 

FEMA employees recently hired as HM CEO Specialists, or FEMA 

employees who have been assigned to fulfill HM CEO responsibilities in a 

disaster 

IS-0320 Wildfire Mitigation Basics for 

Mitigation Staff X 

FEMA employees recently hired as HM CEO Specialists, or FEMA 

employees who have been assigned to fulfill HM CEO responsibilities in a 

disaster 

IS-0321 Hurricane Mitigation Basics for 

Mitigation Staff X 

FEMA employees recently hired as HM CEO Specialists, or FEMA 

employees who have been assigned to fulfill HM CEO responsibilities in a 

disaster 

IS-0322 Flood Mitigation Basics for 

Mitigation Staff X 

FEMA employees recently hired as HM CEO Specialists, or FEMA 

employees who have been assigned to fulfill HM CEO responsibilities in a 

disaster 

IS-0323 Earthquake Mitigation Basics 

for Mitigation Staff X 

FEMA employees recently hired as HM CEO Specialists, or FEMA 

employees who have been assigned to fulfill HM CEO responsibilities in a 

disaster 

IS-0324.a Community Hurricane 

Preparedness X X Emergency Managers in communities threatened by tropical cyclones 

IS-0325 Earthquake Basics: Science, 

Risk, and Mitigation X X Federal, state, local, tribal, etc. 

IS-0326 Community Tsunami 

Preparedness X X X Coastal Emergency Managers 

IS-0328 Plan Review for Local Mitigation 

Plans X State and FEMA Plan Reviewers and state/FEMA Contract Plan Reviewers 

IS-0331 

Introduction to Radiological 

Emergency Preparedness 

Exercise Evaluation 

X X X X Law Enforcement, Fire, Emergency Medical Services, Public Works, Public 

Health, Emergency Management, Non-Governmental Organizations 

IS-0340 Hazardous Materials Prevention X X LE, Fire, EMS, PW, PH, EM 

IS-0346 An Orientation to Hazardous 

Materials for Medical Personnel X X Fire, EMS, PH, and Medical/Hospital staff 

IS-0360 

Preparing for Mass Casualty 

Incidents: A Guide for Schools, 

Higher Education, and Houses 

of Worship 

X X X Whole community 

IS-0362.a Multi-Hazard Emergency 

Planning for Schools X X X X Education 

IS-0366.a Planning for the Needs of 

Children in Disasters X 

State and local Emergency Managers, Planners, Child Services Agencies, 

Non-Governmental Organizations, childcare providers, schools, and FaithBased Organizations 

IS-0368 

Including People with 

Disabilities and Others with 

Access and Functional Needs in 

Disaster Operations 

X X X X X Those working in disaster operations but all may take the course 

IS-0386.a Introduction to Residential 

Coastal Construction X 

Engineers, Architects, Floodplain Managers, Building Code Officials, 

Hazard Mitigation, Planning, Zoning, Public Works, and other building 

officials with building science knowledge 

IS-0390 Hazard Mitigation in Disaster 

Operations X FEMA Staff 

IS-0393.a Introduction to Hazard 

Mitigation X X X General public, EM 

IS-0394.a Protecting Your Home or Small 

Business from Disaster X X General public 

IS-0395 FEMA Risk Assessment 

Database X X X Architects, Engineers, Security Personnel, Facility Planners, COOP 

Personnel 

IS-0403 Introduction to Individual 

Assistance X State IA Officers and FEMA IA staff 

IS-0405 Overview of Mass 

Care/Emergency Assistance X FEMA, state, tribal, local, and voluntary agency personnel assigned to MC/ 

EA functions during disaster operations 

IS-0450 Emergency Preparedness for 

Federal Employees X X Federal employees outside of the National Capital Region 

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Code Course Title 

Mission Areas 

Target Audience 

Prevention

Protection

Mitigation

Response

Recovery 

IS-0450.NC 

Emergency Preparedness 

for Federal Employees in the 

National Capital Region 

X X Federal employees living and working inside the National Capital Region 

IS-0453 Introduction to Homeland 

Security Planning X X X X X All DHS employees 

IS-0454 Fundamentals of Risk 

Management X X X X X All DHS employees 

IS-0520 

Introduction to Continuity 

of Operations Planning for 

Pandemic Influenzas 

X X X General public, Emergency Management 

IS-0522 Exercising Continuity Plans for 

Pandemics X X X General public, Emergency Management 

IS-0523 

Resilient Accord—Exercising 

Continuity Plans for Cyber 

Incidents 

X X X Federal, state, local, territorial, and tribal government employees 

responsible for managing a Continuity of Operations Program 

IS-0524 Continuity of Operations 

Planner’s Workshop X X X X X Federal, state, local, territorial, and tribal government employees 

responsible for managing a Continuity of Operations Program 

IS-0525 Guardian Accord Workshop X X X X 

Federal, state, territorial, local, and tribal government employees 

responsible for managing a Continuity of Operations Program. There is no 

stipend for non-Federal attendees. 

IS-0526 Mission Essential Functions 

Workshop X X X Federal, state, local, territorial, and tribal government employees 

responsible for managing a Continuity of Operations Program 

IS-0546.a Continuity of Operations 

Awareness X X X LE, Fire, EMS, PW, PH, EM, Appointed or Elected officials 

IS-0547.a Introduction to Continuity of 

Operations X X X 

Law Enforcement, Fire Service, Emergency Medical Services, Public 

Works, Public Health, Emergency Management, Agency Managers, COOP 

Planners 

IS-0548 Continuity of Operations 

Program Manager X X X 

Law Enforcement, Fire Service, Emergency Medical Services, Public 

Works, Public Health, Emergency Management, Agency Managers, COOP 

Managers 

IS-0551 Continuity of Operations 

Devolution Planning X X X LE, Fire, EMS, PW, PH, EM, Agency Managers, COOP Managers 

IS-0554 Emergency Planning for Public 

Works X X X EM, PW, Transportation 

IS-0556 Damage Assessment for Public 

Works X X LE, Fire, EMS, PW, PH, EM 

IS-0558 Public Works and Disaster 

Recovery X X LE, Fire, EMS, PW, PH, EM 

IS-0559 Local Damage Assessment X Local officials responsible for assessing, collecting, and reporting damages 

IS-0613 Technical Writing X X X X X Personnel assigned to Curriculum Development positions 

IS-0619 Research in Training and 

Education X X X X X Training Professionals 

IS-0632.a Introduction to Debris 

Operations X All audiences 

IS-0634 Introduction to FEMA’s Public 

Assistance Program X All audiences 

IS-0650.a Building Partnerships with Tribal 

Governments X X X X X 

Federal workers who interface with tribal people during times of disaster 

or while providing technical assistance to tribal governments in all Mission 

Areas 

IS-0660 Introduction to Public-Private 

Partnerships X X X X X State, tribal, local, Voluntary Agency, and private sector officials who are 

active in disasters 

IS-0662 

Improving Preparedness and 

Resilience through PublicPrivate Partnerships X X X X X Emergency management planners 

IS-0700.a National Incident Management 

System, An Introduction X X X X X Individuals with Emergency Management responsibilities including 

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Code Course Title 

Mission Areas 

Target Audience 

Prevention

Protection

Mitigation

Response

Recovery 

IS-0701.a 

National Incident Management 

System Multi-Agency 

Coordination System Course 

X X State, tribal, local, Voluntary Agency, and private sector officials who broker 

assets to support Incident Management 

IS-0702.a 

National Incident Management 

System Public Information 

Systems 

X X X This course is designed for local, tribal, and state FEMA Information 

Officers 

IS-0703.a National Incident Management 

System Resource Management X X State and local individuals responsible for effectively developing and 

maintaining a Resource Management System within the EOC or ICS 

IS-0706 

National Incident Management 

System Intrastate Mutual Aid— 

An Introduction 

X X State, tribal, local Emergency Response and Coordination staff 

IS-0720 An Introduction to the National 

Emergency Technology Guard X X NET Guard founders/administrators, potential NET Guard administrators, 

NET Guard volunteers, the general public 

IS-0775 Emergency Operations Center 

Management and Operations X X Local, state, tribal, and private sector EOC Managers and staff 

IS-0794 External Affairs Program Liaison 

Function X X X X X 

The primary audience for this training is individuals who are new to FEMA 

Program Liaison. A secondary audience is individuals who have field 

experience, but require component-specific instruction to fully prepare them 

to perform their function. 

IS-0800.b National Response Framework, 

An Introduction X 

This course is intended for government executives, private-sector and 

Non-Governmental Organization leaders, and Emergency Management 

practitioners 

IS-0801 Emergency Support Function 

(ESF) #1—Transportation X 

This course is intended for government executives, private-sector and 

Non-Governmental Organization leaders, and Emergency Management 

practitioners 

IS-0802 Emergency Support Function 

(ESF) #2—Communications X 

This course is intended for government executives, private-sector and 

Non-Governmental Organization leaders, and Emergency Management 

practitioners 

IS-0803 

Emergency Support Function 

(ESF) #3—Public Works and 

Engineering 

X 

This course is intended for government executives, private-sector and 

Non-Governmental Organization leaders, and Emergency Management 

practitioners 

IS-0804 Emergency Support Function 

(ESF) #4—Firefighting X 

This course is intended for government executives, private-sector and 

Non-Governmental Organization leaders, and Emergency Management 

practitioners 

IS-0806 

Emergency Support Function 

(ESF) #6—Mass Care, 

Emergency Assistance, 

Housing, and Human Services 

X 

This course is intended for government executives, private-sector and 

Non-Governmental Organization leaders, and Emergency Management 

practitioners 

IS-0807 

Emergency Support Function 

(ESF) #7—Logistics 

Management and Resource 

Support Annex 

X 

This course is intended for government executives, private-sector and 

Non-Governmental Organization leaders, and Emergency Management 

practitioners 

IS-0808 

Emergency Support Function 

(ESF) #8—Public Health and 

Medical Services 

X 

This course is intended for government executives, private-sector and 

Non-Governmental Organization leaders, and Emergency Management 

practitioners 

IS-0809 Emergency Support Function 

(ESF) #9—Search and Rescue X 

This course is intended for government executives, private-sector and 

Non-Governmental Organization leaders, and Emergency Management 

practitioners 

IS-0810 

Emergency Support Function 

(ESF) #10—Oil and Hazardous 

Materials Resources Annex 

X 

This course is intended for government executives, private-sector and 

Non-Governmental Organization leaders, and Emergency Management 

practitioners 

IS-0811 

Emergency Support Function 

(ESF) #11—Agriculture and 

Natural Resources Annex 

X 

This course is intended for government executives, private-sector and 

Non-Governmental Organization leaders, and Emergency Management 

practitioners 

IS-0812 Emergency Support Function 

(ESF) #12—Energy X 

This course is intended for government executives, private-sector and 

Non-Governmental Organization leaders, and Emergency Management 

practitioners 

IS-0813 

Emergency Support Function 

(ESF) #13—Public Safety and 

Security Annex 

X 

This course is intended for government executives, private-sector and 

Non-Governmental Organization leaders, and Emergency Management 

practitioners 

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Prevention

Protection

Mitigation

Response

Recovery 

IS-0820 

Introduction to National 

Response Framework Support 

Annexes 

X 

This course is intended for government executives, private-sector and 

Non-Governmental Organization leaders, and Emergency Management 

practitioners 

IS-0821.a Critical Infrastructure and Key 

Resources Support Annex X 

This course is intended for government executives, private-sector and 

Non-Governmental Organization leaders, and Emergency Management 

practitioners 

IS-0822 

Fundamentals of Management 

and Support Coordination of 

Federal Disaster Operations 

X X 

The primary audience for this course includes all FEMA employees who 

are assigned to a FEMA Qualification System (FQS) position in incident 

management or incident support. 

IS-0830 

Introduction to National 

Response Framework Incident 

Annexes 

X 

This course is intended for government executives, private-sector and 

Non-Governmental Organization leaders, and Emergency Management 

practitioners 

IS-0836 Nuclear/Radiological Incident 

Annex X Local, state, and Federal first responders, EM Planners and Managers 

IS-0870.a Dams Sector: Crisis 

Management X Dams Sector facility owners and operators 

IS-0871.a Dams Sector: Security 

Awareness X 

All Dams Sector facility owners and operators, with emphasis on owners 

and operators seeking the fundamentals of the security awareness 

elements of a risk management program. Note: This course is designated 

For Official Use Only. 

IS-0872.a Dams Sector: Protective 

Measures X Dams Sector facility owners and operators 

IS-0890.a Introduction to the Interagency 

Security Committee X Federal facility security professionals, engineers, building owners, 

construction contractors, architects, general public 

IS-0891 

Facility Security Level 

Determinations for Federal 

Facilities 

X 

This course is designed for and access is limited to Federal personnel with 

responsibilities for security-related policies, programs, projects, and/or 

operations for their department or agency 

IS-0892 Physical Security Criteria for 

Federal Facilities X Federal personnel with responsibilities for security-related policies, 

programs, projects, and/or operations for their department or agency 

IS-0893 Facility Security Committees X This course is designed for Federal personnel with responsibility for 

protecting non-military Federal facilities in the United States 

IS-0901 Section 508 Awareness Course X X X X X General Public 

IS-0906 Workplace Security Awareness X X Private Business/Industry, Emergency Management Personnel 

IS-0907 Active Shooter: What You Can 

Do X 

All individuals, including managers and employees. This course is not 

written for Law Enforcement officers, but for non-Law Enforcement 

employees 

IS-0908 Emergency Management for 

Senior Officials X X X Senior Officials, including Mayors, City Managers, and County Managers 

IS-0909 

Community Preparedness: 

Implementing Simple Activities 

for Everyone 

X X X Whole community including Emergency Management personnel and 

representatives of faith-based and non-profit organizations 

IS-0910.a Emergency Management 

Preparedness Fundamentals X X X X Individuals with Emergency Management Preparedness responsibilities 

including prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery 

IS-0912 

Retail Security Awareness: 

Understanding the Hidden 

Hazards 

X 

This course is designed for Retail Managers, Loss Prevention Specialists, 

Risk Management Specialists, Product Managers, Sales Associates, and 

others involved in retail operations 

IS-0913.a 

Critical Infrastructure Protection: 

Achieving Results through 

Partnership and Collaboration 

X 

The course is designed for critical infrastructure owners and operators from 

both the government and private sector and those with critical infrastructure 

duties and responsibilities at the state, local, tribal, and territorial levels 

IS-0914 Surveillance Awareness: What 

You Can Do X 

The course is designed for critical infrastructure owners and operators, 

employees, and service providers as well as those with critical 

infrastructure protection duties and responsibilities at the state, local, tribal, 

and territorial levels 

IS-0915 Protecting Critical Infrastructure 

Against Insider Threats X The course is designed for all personnel and service providers who are 

associated with critical infrastructure 

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Mission Areas 

Target Audience 

Prevention

Protection

Mitigation

Response

Recovery 

IS-0916 

Critical Infrastructure Security: 

Theft and Diversion–What You 

Can Do 

X 

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 (CFATS) regulations; and desire to 

heighten their awareness regarding theft or diversion vulnerabilities and 

countermeasures. 

IS-0922 

Applications of Geospatial 

Information Systems for 

Emergency Management 

X X X Individuals who supervise emergency management mitigation, planning, 

response, and recovery operations 

IS-0923 Performance Management– 

Goal Writing X X X X X Managers and Supervisors 

IS-0930 

Emergency Responder Health 

Monitoring and Surveillance: A 

Guide for Key Decision Makers 

X All First Responders 

IS-1900 

National Disaster Medical 

System Federal Coordinating 

Center Operations Course 

X 

National Disaster Medical System (NDMS) Federal Coordinating Center 

Directors and coordinating staff. Secondary audience would be others who 

support NDMS patient movement and definitive care components. 

IS-2000 National Preparedness System: 

Overview X X X X X Individuals with emergency management responsibilities including 

prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery 

IS-2001 Threat and Hazard Identification 

and Risk Assessment X X X X X Individuals responsible for preparing or using the Threat and Hazard 

Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA) 

K0276 Benefit-Cost Analysis: Entry 

Level X X 

Federal, state, local, tribal hazard mitigation staff, applicants/grantees, 

subapplicants/subgrantees, personnel who are involved in the grant 

application development process 

K0726 

Financial Management 

Concepts for Disaster 

Operations 

X X FEMA Financial Management Cadre members and Finance and 

Administration Cadre members 

L0142 Writing Skills Workshop for 

FEMA Staff X X X X X FEMA employees 

L0146 

Homeland Security Exercise 

and Evaluation Program 

Training Course 

X X X X X Emergency Management professionals who design, develop, conduct, and 

evaluate exercises and create After-Action Reports and Improvement Plans 

L/B0299 Risk MAP Process and Tools X Federal, state, tribal and local Floodplain managers 

L0310 Hurricane Readiness for Inland 

Communities X X This course is aimed at local inland Emergency Managers to build their 

capacity to prepare for and respond to tropical systems 

L0311 Hurricane Readiness for 

Coastal Communities X X This course is aimed at local Emergency Managers to build their capacity to 

prepare for and respond to coastal impacts of tropical systems 

L0320 

Hurricane Preparedness for 

Decision-Makers—StateSpecific X X State, local, and tribal Hurricane Planners/Managers and other decisionmakers representing a specific state 

L0324 Hurricane Preparedness for 

Decision-Makers X X Coastal EMs, Elected Officials, and Evacuation Planners 

L0363 Multi-Hazard Emergency 

Planning for Higher Education X Higher Education Institution Officials, Police, Fire, Emergency Managers, 

Emergency Medical Specialists 

L0463 

FEMA Incident Workforce 

Academy—Surge Capacity 

Force Surge Specialist Training 

X X FEMA Employees who have volunteered and been selected to serve as 

Surge Capacity Force Surge Specialists 

L0552 Continuity of Operations for 

Tribal Governments X X X X 

Fire, LE, EMS, PW, PH, EM, Government Officials, Public Information 

Officers, Animal Care/Control, Mass Care providers, educators, Resource 

Managers, Financial Officials, VOAD 

L0583 Emergency Management 

Overview for Tribal Leaders X X X X X Tribal elected and appointed officials 

L0660 Federal Staging Area 

Operations X X State, local, tribal, and Federal Logistics Personnel, DOD and Logistics 

OFAs 

L0663 Managing Logistics Fiscal 

Responsibilities X X FEMA Unit Leaders, Managers, and Specialists in the Logistics Section 

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Code Course Title 

Mission Areas 

Target Audience 

Prevention

Protection

Mitigation

Response

Recovery 

L0820 Fundamentals of Incident 

Support X X X X 

The target audience for this course includes all FEMA employees currently 

serving as incident support personnel or preparing for a role in the NRCC 

or an RRCC, as well as those identified as potential incident support 

personnel. 

L0945 State IEMC National Response 

Framework X X X X X State EOC staff, state Agency staff, and other representatives serving roles 

in the state EOC as designated by plans and procedures 

S0674 Basic Interagency Logistics X Logisticians 

V0001 Virtual Tabletop Exercise— 

Earthquake X X Community-Based Group—local, state, Federal 

V0002 Virtual Tabletop Exercise— 

Winter Storm X X Community-Based Group—local, state, Federal 

V0003 

Virtual Tabletop Exercise— 

Chemical, Biological, 

Radiological, Nuclear, and 

Explosives (CBRNE)–Explosive 

X X Community-Based Group—local, state, Federal 

V0004 Virtual Tabletop Exercise— 

Highway Hazmat X X Community-Based Group—local, state, Federal 

V0005 Virtual Tabletop Exercise— 

Tornado X X Community-Based Group—local, state, Federal 

V0006 Virtual Tabletop Exercise— 

Wildland Fire X X Community-Based Group—local, state, Federal 

V0007 Virtual Tabletop Exercise— 

Flood X X Community-Based Group—local, state, Federal 

V0008 Virtual Tabletop Exercise—Rail 

Hazmat X X Community-Based Group—local, state, Federal 

V0009 Virtual Tabletop Exercise— 

Hurricane X X Community-Based Group—local, state, Federal 

V0010 Virtual Tabletop Exercise— 

Mass Casualty X X Community-Based Group—local, state, Federal 

V0011 Virtual Tabletop Exercise— 

Fixed Site Hazmat X X Community-Based Group—local, state, Federal 

V0012 

Virtual Tabletop Exercise— 

Chemical, Biological, 

Radiological, Nuclear, and 

Explosives (CBRNE)–Bio 

X X Community-Based Group—local, state, Federal 

V0013 Virtual Tabletop Exercise— 

Continuity of Operations Focus X X X 10–15 Community-Based Groups 

V0014 Virtual Tabletop Exercise— 

Prison Riot Focus X X X Community-Based Group—local, state, Federal 

V0015 Virtual Tabletop Exercise— 

Cyber Focus X X X Community-Based Group—local, state, Federal 

V0016 Virtual Tabletop Exercise— 

Aircraft Crash Focus X X X Community-Based Group—local, state, Federal 

V0017 Virtual Tabletop Exercise— 

Stadium/Arena Scenario Focus X X X Community-Based Group—local, state, Federal 

V0018 Virtual Tabletop Exercise— 

School Hostage Focus X X X Community-Based Group—local, state, Federal 

V0019 

Virtual Tabletop Exercise— 

Radiological Dispersal Device 

(RDD) Focus 

X X X Community-Based Group—local, state, Federal 

V0020 Virtual Tabletop Exercise— 

High-Rise Fire Focus X X X Community-Based Group—local, state, Federal 

V0021 

Virtual Tabletop Exercise— 

Public Health Winter Storm 

Focus 

X X X Community-Based Group—local, state, Federal 

V0022 Virtual Tabletop Exercise— 

Public Health Chemical Focus X X X Community-Based Group—local, state, Federal 

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Prevention

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Response

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V0023 

Virtual Tabletop Exercise— 

Public Health Pandemic Flu 

Focus 

X X X Community-Based Group—local, state, Federal 

V0024 

Virtual Tabletop Exercise— 

Public Health Radiological 

Dispersal Device (RDD) Focus 

X X X Community-Based Group—local, state, Federal 

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Acronyms
 

AAR	 After-Action Report 

ACE	 American Council on Education 

ACE 

CREDIT®	 American Council on Education’s College 

Credit Recommendation Service 

ADD	 Automated Deployment Database 

ADR	 Alternative Dispute Resolution 

AEOA	 Assistant External Affairs Officer 

AFO	 Area Field Office 

AFSPM	 Association of State Floodplain Manager 

AHIMT	 All-Hazards Incident Management Team 

AIR	 Assessing, Informing, and Reporting 

APO	 Army Post Office 

APWA	 American Public Works Association 

ARTC	 Advanced Responder Training Complex 

ASCE	 American Society of Civil Engineers 

ASEM	 American Society of Engineering 

Management 

ASGS	 Air Support Group Supervisor 

BC	 Benefit-Cost 

BCA	 Benefit-Cost Analysis 

BFE	 Base Flood Elevation 

CA	 Congressional Affairs 

CAP	 Common Alerting Protocol 

CBRNE	 Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, 

and Explosives 

CCP	 Crisis Counseling Program 

CDP	 Center for Domestic Preparedness 

CDSC	 Civil Defense Staff College 

CEC	 Continuing Education Credit 

CEF	 Cost Estimating Format 

CEM	 Certified Emergency Manager 

CEO	 Community Education and Outreach 

CERT	 Community Emergency Response Team 

CEU	 Continuing Education Unit 

CFM	 Certified Floodplain Manager 

CFR	 Code of Federal Regulations 

COBRATF	 Chemical, Ordnance, Biological, and 

Radiological Training Facility 

COML	 Communications Unit Leader 

COOP	 Continuity of Operations 

COP 

CORE 

CoSA 

CPG 

CRS 

CTP 

DCPA 

DEC 

DFIRM 

DFTO 

DHS 

DIVS 

DOCL 

DOD 

DPAS 

DRC 

DSA 

DSCA 

DSO 

EA 

EAO 

EEO 

EHP 

EM 

EMAC 

EMI 

EMIS 

EMMIE 

EMPP 

EMS 

EO 

EOC 

EOP 

ERHMS 

ESA 

ESF 

Common Operating Picture 

Cadre of On-Call Response/Recovery 

Employees 

Counsel of State Archivists 

Comprehensive Preparedness Guide 

Community Rating System 

Cooperating Technical Partners 

Defense Civil Preparedness Agency 

Disaster Emergency Communications 

Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map 

Disaster Field Training Operations 

Department of Homeland Security 

Division Supervisor 

Documentation Unit Leader 

Department of Defense 

Defense Priorities and Allocations System 

Disaster Recovery Center 

Disaster Survivor Assistance 

Defense Support of Civil Authorities 

Disaster Safety Officer 

External Affairs 

External Affairs Officer 

Equal Employment Opportunity 

Environmental and Historic Preservation 

Emergency Management 

Emergency Management Assistance Compact 

Emergency Management Institute 

Environmental and Historic Preservation 

Management Information System 

Emergency Management Mission Integrated 

Environment 

Emergency Management Professional 

Program 

Emergency Medical Services 

Executive Order 

Emergency Operations Center 

Emergency Operations Plan 

Emergency Responder Health Monitoring 

and Surveillance 

Endangered Species Act 

Emergency Support Function 

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ETO	 Exercise Training Officer 

EVM	 Earned Value Management 

F&A	 Finance and Administration 

FACL	 Facilities Unit Leader 

FAUL	 Finance/Administration Unit Leader 

FCC	 Federal Coordinating Center 

FCDA	 Federal Civil Defense Administration 

FCO	 Federal Coordinating Officer 

FEMA	 Federal Emergency Management Agency 

FIWA	 FEMA Incident Workforce Academy 

FPM	 Floodplain Manager 

Flood Program Manager 

FPO	 Fleet Post Office 

FQS	 FEMA Qualification System 

FSA	 Federal Staging Area 

FSC	 Facility Security Committee 

FSL	 Facility Security Level 

GIMG	 Geospatial Information System Manager 

GIS	 Geographic Information Systems 

GIUL	 Geospatial Information System Unit Leader 

HES	 Hurricane Evacuation Studies 

HGS	 Housing Group Supervisor 

HM	 Hazard Mitigation 

HMA	 Hazard Mitigation Assistance 

HMFOG	 Hazard Mitigation Field Operations Guide 

HMGP	 Hazard Mitigation Grant Program 

HOMES	 Housing Operations Management Enterprise 

System 

HP	 Historic Preservation 

HPA	 Hazards and Performance Analysis 

HR	 Human Resources 

HRMG	 Human Resources Manager 

HSEEP	 Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation 

Program 

HUD	 Housing and Urban Development 

IA	 Individual Assistance 

IACET	 International Association for Continuing 

Education and Training 

IAEM	 International Association of Emergency 

Managers 

IC	 Incident Commander 

ICC	 Increased Cost of Compliance 

ICS	 Incident Command System 

IEMC	 Integrated Emergency Management Course 

IFMIS 

IG 

IHP 

IL 

IM 

IMT 

INSP 

IPAWS 

IS 

ISC 

ISP 

IT 

JIC 

JIS 

JFO 

LDP 

LEPC 

LFE 

LOMC 

LOP 

LPN 

LRC 

LSC 

MA 

MACS 

MC 

MC/EA 

MCGS 

MCTL 

MEPP 

MH 

MTP 

MHU 

NAI 

NARA 

NCP 

NDMS 

NDRS 

NDSPTS 

NDSRB 

Integrated Financial Management 

Information System 

Instructor Guide 

Individual and Households Program 

Interagency Logistics 

Incident Management 

Incident Management Team 

Information Specialist 

Integrated Public Alert and Warning System 

Independent Study 

Interagency Security Committee 

Independent Study Program 

Immediate Services Program 

Information Technology 

Joint Information Center 

Joint Information System 

Joint Field Office 

Leadership Development Plan 

Local Emergency Planning Committee 

Lowest Floor Elevation 

Letters of Map Change 

Level of Protection 

Large Project Notification 

Learning Resource Center 

Logistics Section Chief 

Mission Assignment 

Multi-Agency Coordination System 

Mass Care 

Mass Care and Emergency Assistance 

Mass Care Group Supervisor 

Mass Care and Emergency Assistance Task 

Force Leader 

Master Exercise Practitioner Program 

Multi-Hazard 

Master Trainer Program 

Manufactured Housing Unit 

No Adverse Impact 

National Archives and Records 

Administration 

National Continuity Program 

National Disaster Medical System 

National Disaster Recovery Support 

National Dam Safety Program Technical 

Seminar 

National Dam Safety Review Board 
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NEMA National Emergency Management 

Association 

NEMIS National Emergency Management 

Information System 

NET National Emergency Technology 

NETC National Emergency Training Center 

NFA National Fire Academy 

NFIP National Flood Insurance Program 

NFPA National Fire Protection Association 

NGO Non-Governmental Organizations 

NHC National Hurricane Center 

NIC National Integration Center 

NIMS National Incident Management System 

NIPP National Infrastructure Protection Plan 

NOAA National Oceanic and Atmospheric 

Administration 

NRCC National Response Coordination Center 

NRCS National Response Coordination Staff 

NRIA Nuclear/Radiological Incident Annex 

NRF National Response Framework 

NTF Noble Training Facility 

NWCG National Wildfire Coordinating Group 

NWS National Weather Service 

OCC Office of Chief Counsel 

OCFO Office of Chief Financial Operations 

OFA Other Federal Agency 

OSC Operations Section Chief 

OSHA Occupational Safety and Health 

Administration 

PA Public Assistance 

PAC Public Assistance Coordinator 

PAG Protective Action Guide 

PDA Property Damage Assessment 

PDS Professional Development Series 

PFT Permanent Full-Time 

PIO Public Information Officer 

PKEMRA Post-Katrina Emergency Management 

Reform Act 

PLSL Planning Support Unit Leader 

PNA Performance and Needs Analysis 

POC Point of Contact 

POD Points of Distribution 

POI Plan of Instruction 

POV Privately Owned Vehicle 

PPD Presidential Policy Directive 

PSC 

PTB 

QRB 

RDD 

REO 

RESL 

RESP 

RFC 

RFI 

RRCC 

RRCS 

RTM 

RVS 

SA 

SAA 

SCO 

SD 

SDE 

SEMA 

SGITC 

SI 

SID 

SITL 

SLOSH 

SOFR 

SOP 

SPOT 

SPUL 

SRIA 

SSN 

STO 

TA 

TAITC 

TEI 

TFT 

THIRA 

TTT 

UHMA 

USDA 

USFA 

VAL 

Planning Section Chief 

Position Task Book 

Qualification Review Board 

Radiological Dispersal Device 

Regional Exercise Officer 

Resources Unit Leader 

Reports Specialist 

River Forecast Center 

Request for Information 

Regional Response Coordination Center 

Regional Response Coordination Staff 

Regional Training Manager 

Rapid Visual Screening 

Situational Awareness 

State Administrative Agency 

State Coordinating Officer 

Substantial Damage 

Substantial Damage Estimator 

State Emergency Management Agency 

Small Group Instructor Training Course 

Substantial Improvement 

System of Units 

Student Identification 

Situation Unit Leader 

Sea, Lake, and Overland Surge from 

Hurricanes 

Safety Officer 

Standard Operating Procedure 

Single Point Order Tracking 

Supply Unit Leader 

Sandy Recovery Improvement Act 

Social Security Number 

State Training Officer 

Travel Authorization 

Total Army Instructor Training Course 

Training and Exercise Integration 

Temporary Full-Time 

Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk 

Assessment 

Train-the-Trainer 

Unified Hazard Mitigation Assistance 

U.S. Department of Agriculture 

United States Fire Administration 

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VDCT Volunteer and Donations Coordination Team 

VOAD Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster 

VRC Volunteer Reception Center 

VTC Video Teleconference 

VTTX Virtual Tabletop Exercise 

WMD Weapons of Mass Destruction 
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Alphabetical Index
 

Course 

Resident Course Index Number Page 

406 Hazard Mitigation ...................................................... E0239 ..........67
 

Advanced Disaster Safety Officer ............................................... E0981 .........154
 

Advanced FEMA Office of Chief Counsel Field Operations ........................... E0714.......... 121
 

Advanced Floodplain Management Concepts ..................................... E0194...........60
 

Advanced Floodplain Management Concepts II .................................... E0282 ..........76
 

Advanced Floodplain Management Concepts III ................................... E0284 ..........77
 

Advanced Incident Command System for Command and General Staff—Complex Incidents ... E0400 ..........92
 

Advanced Methods of FEMA’s Historic Preservation Program ......................... E0265 ..........72
 

Advanced Public Information Officers Course ..................................... E0388 ..........91
 

Advanced Situational Awareness and Common Operating Picture ...................... E0143...........51
 

Air Support Group Supervisor ................................................. E0986 .........155
 

Analysis and Design of Training ............................................... E0614.......... 112
 

Applicant Services Program Specialist ........................................... E0836 .........135
 

Application of Hazus Multi-Hazard for Disaster Operations .......................... E0179...........57
 

Application of Hazus Multi-Hazard for Risk Assessment ............................. E0296 ..........81
 

ArcGIS for Emergency Managers ............................................... E0190...........60
 

Assistant External Affairs Officer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E0748. . . . . . . . . .124
 

Basic Hazus Multi-Hazard .................................................... E0313...........83
 

Basic Interagency Logistics ................................................... S0674..........246
 

Basic Management in Disaster Operations—Preparing the First-Line Supervisor........... E0563 .........106
 

Basics for FEMA Disaster Safety Officers ......................................... E0780 ......... 131
 

Benefit-Cost Analysis: Entry-Level .............................................. E0276...........74
 

Community Dam Safety, Preparedness and Mitigation .............................. E0291. . . . . . . . . . .80
 

Community Emergency Response Team Program Manager ........................... E0427 ..........95
 

Community Emergency Response Team Train-the-Trainer ........................... E0428 ..........95
 

Comprehensive Data Management for Hazus Multi-Hazard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E0317...........83
 

Congressional Affairs Basic ................................................... E0368 ..........89
 

Consequences of Dam Failure ................................................. E0261...........71
 

Continuity Exercise Design ................................................... E0547 .........103
 

Continuity of Operations for Tribal Governments .................................. L0552. . . . . . . . . .243
 

Continuity of Operations Planning ............................................. E0550 .........104
 

Continuity of Operations Planning Program Manager Train-the-Trainer Course ........... E0548 .........103
 

Cooperating Technical Partners: Special Topics .................................... E0241...........67
 

Core Principles for Hazard Mitigation Hazard Performance Analysis Specialists ........... E0167...........55
 

Core Principles for Hazard Mitigation Insurance Specialists .......................... E0180...........58
 

Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program Training State Trainers .............. E0352 ..........85
 

Crisis Counseling Program (Grants Training) for State Mental Health Authorities .......... E0354 ..........86
 

Dam Security and Protection Technical Seminar ................................... E0260 ..........71
 

Debris Management Planning for State, Tribal, and Local Officials ..................... E0202 ..........62
 

Debris Technical Specialist ................................................... E0201. . . . . . . . . . .61
 

Determined Accord Workshop ................................................ E0554 .........105
 

Development and Evaluation of Training ........................................ E0615.......... 113
 

Devolution Planning Workshop Train-the-Trainer .................................. E0551..........104
 

Direct Housing Management ................................................. E0491 .........100
 

Direct Housing Specialist .................................................... E0492 .........101
 

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Direct Housing Support Specialist .............................................. E0493 .........101
 

Disaster Contracting ........................................................ E0706 .........120
 

Disaster Field Training Operations Orientation .................................... E0283 ..........77
 

Disaster Survivor Assistance Specialist ........................................... E0880 .........136
 

Discussion-Based Exercise Design and Evaluation .................................. E0132...........50
 

Division Supervisor ........................................................ E0302 ..........82
 

Emergency Management Accreditation Program ................................... E0122...........48
 

Emergency Management—A Leadership Challenge ................................. E0680 ......... 115
 

Emergency Management Framework for Tribal Governments......................... E0580 .........108
 

Emergency Management Higher Education Symposium ............................. E0392 ..........92
 

Emergency Management in the 21st Century ...................................... E0682 ......... 116
 

Emergency Management Overview for Tribal Leaders ............................... L0583 .........244
 

Emergency Operations Center/Incident Management Team Interface ................... E0947 ......... 141
 

Emergency Operations for Tribal Governments ................................... E0581. . . . . . . . . .108
 

Environmental and Historic Preservation Cadre Training ............................ E0252 ..........69
 

Environmental and Historic Preservation Management Information System .............. E0248 ..........68
 

Environmental and Historic Preservation System (eGrants) Train-the-Trainer ............. E0255 ..........70
 

Equal Rights Advisor Update .................................................. E0217...........66
 

Executive Orders 11988 and 11990: Floodplain Management and Wetlands Protection ...... E0727 ......... 121
 

Executive Orders 11988 and 11990: Floodplain Management and Wetlands Protection


 Train-the-Trainer ......................................................... E0247. . . . . . . . . . .68
 

Exercise Design ............................................................ E0104 ......... 46
 

Exercise Evaluation and Improvement Planning ................................... E0131...........49
 

Exercising Emergency Management Executive Policy and Decision-Making .............. E0686 ......... 117
 

External Affairs Joint Information Center Basic .................................... E0769..........130
 

External Affairs Officer Training ............................................... E0767..........129
 

External Affairs Operations I ................................................. E0765..........128
 

External Affairs Operations II ................................................. E0764 .........127
 

External Affairs Operations III ................................................ E0763..........126
 

External Affairs Operations IV ................................................ E0762..........126
 

External Affairs Report Specialist .............................................. E0749 ..........124
 

External Affairs Resource Support Basic ......................................... E0766..........128
 

Federal Staging Area Operations ............................................... L0660 .........244
 

FEMA Disability Integration Advisor ............................................ E0692 ......... 117
 

FEMA Disability Integration Advisor Lead ........................................ E0803 .........133
 

FEMA Documentation Unit .................................................. E0229 ..........66
 

FEMA Incident Action Planning ............................................... E0825 .........134
 

FEMA Incident Workforce Academy—FEMA Incident Workforce Cadre Management ....... E0597. . . . . . . . . . 110
 

FEMA Incident Workforce Academy—Specialist Series .............................. B0598 ..........43
 

FEMA Incident Workforce Academy—Surge Capacity Force Surge Specialist Training ....... L0463 .........243
 

FEMA Information Specialist ................................................. E0773. . . . . . . . . . 131
 

FEMA Information Technology Specialist ........................................ E0744 .........123
 

FEMA Mission Readiness .................................................... E0696 ......... 118
 

FEMA Planning Section Chief ................................................. E0697 ......... 119
 

FEMA Planning Support Unit Leader ............................................ E0698 ......... 119
 

FEMA Qualification System Coach-Evaluator ...................................... E0823 .........133
 

FEMA Resources Unit Leader ................................................. E0695 ......... 118
 

FEMA Telecommunications Specialist ........................................... E0743..........123
 

FEMA Video Production Basic ................................................. E0768..........129
 
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FEMA Volunteer and Donations Management ..................................... E0496 .........102
 

Foundations Course Train-the-Trainer .......................................... E0110...........47
 

Foundations of Emergency Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E0101...........43
 

Fraud Awareness and Prevention Train-the-Trainer................................. E0619.......... 115
 

Fundamentals of Building Science ............................................. E0312...........82
 

Fundamentals of Grants Management........................................... E0705..........120
 

Fundamentals of Incident Support ............................................. L0820 .........245
 

Geospatial Information System Managers and Unit Leaders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E0827 .........134
 

Guardian Accord Terrorism-Based Planning Workshop .............................. E0556 .........106
 

Hazard Mitigation Community Education and Outreach in Disaster Operations ........... E0160...........53
 

Hazard Mitigation Community Education and Outreach Specialist in the Disaster


 Recovery Center: Earthquake ................................................ E0184...........59
 

Hazard Mitigation Community Education and Outreach Specialist in the Disaster


 Recovery Center: Flood ..................................................... E0181...........58
 

Hazard Mitigation Community Education and Outreach Specialist in the Disaster


 Recovery Center: Hurricane ................................................. E0182...........58
 

Hazard Mitigation Community Education and Outreach Specialist in the Disaster


 Recovery Center: Tornado ................................................... E0183...........59
 

Hazard Mitigation Community Education and Outreach Specialist in the Disaster


 Recovery Center: Wildfire .................................................. E0185...........60
 

Hazard Mitigation Community Education and Outreach Specialist Qualifying Course ...... E0157...........52
 

Hazard Mitigation Community Planner Specialist Qualifying Course ................... E0158...........52
 

Hazard Mitigation Community Planning in Disaster Operations ....................... E0161...........53
 

Hazard Mitigation Disaster Operations Train-the-Trainer ............................ E0206 ..........62
 

Hazard Mitigation Floodplain Management in Disaster Operations..................... E0162...........54
 

Hazard Mitigation Functional Group Supervisors in Disaster Operations ................. E0203 ..........62
 

Hazard Mitigation Grants in Disaster Operations .................................. E0163...........54
 

Hazard Mitigation Hazard and Performance Analysis in Disaster Operations ............. E0164...........54
 

Hazard Mitigation Insurance in Disaster Operations ................................ E0165...........55
 

Hazard Mitigation: Preliminary Damage Assessment Specialist Qualifying Course ......... E0166...........55
 

Hazus Multi-Hazard for Earthquake ............................................ E0174...........56
 

Hazus Multi-Hazard for Flood ................................................ E0172...........56
 

Hazus Multi-Hazard for Floodplain Managers ..................................... E0176...........57
 

Hazus Multi-Hazard for Hurricane ............................................. E0170...........55
 

Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program Training Course .................. L0146..........240
 

HSPD-12 Orientation ....................................................... E0982 .........154
 

Human Resources Advanced Course ............................................ E0592 ......... 110
 

Human Resources Basic Course ............................................... E0590 .........109
 

Human Resources Intermediate Course ......................................... E0591..........109
 

Hurricane Preparedness for Decision-Makers ..................................... L0324..........242
 

Hurricane Preparedness for Decision-Makers—State Specific ......................... L0320 .........241
 

Hurricane Readiness for Coastal Communities .................................... L0311..........241
 

Hurricane Readiness for Inland Communities..................................... L0310..........240
 

ICS-300: Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents .............. E0300 ..........82
 

IEMC/All-Hazards: Preparedness and Response .................................... E0900 .........136
 

IEMC/All-Hazards: Recovery and Mitigation ...................................... E0901 .........137
 

IEMC/Community-Specific ................................................... E0930 .........140
 

IEMC/Earthquake: Preparedness and Response .................................... E0910..........138
 

IEMC/Hazardous Materials: Preparedness and Response ............................. E0920 .........139
 
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IEMC/Homeland Security: Preparedness and Response .............................. E0915..........139
 

IEMC/Hurricane: Preparedness and Response ..................................... E0905 .........138
 

IEMC/Planned Events ....................................................... E0922 .........139
 

Incident Command System Curricula Train-the-Trainer ............................. E0449 ..........96
 

Individual Assistance Housing Group Supervisor .................................. E0416...........94
 

Individual Assistance Other Needs Assistance Specialist ............................. E0359 ..........86
 

Information Technology Help Desk Specialist ..................................... E0837 .........135
 

Instructing and Facilitating in the Classroom and Online ............................ E0611.......... 111
 

Instructional Delivery for Subject Matter Experts .................................. E0262 ..........72
 

Instructional Presentation and Evaluation Skills ................................... E0141...........51
 

Integrating Access and Functional Needs into Emergency Planning .................... E0197...........61
 

Integrating Emergency Management Education into Your Institution ................... E0390 ..........91
 

Integrating Science into Emergency Management Policies and Decisions ................ E0684 ......... 116
 

Interagency Consultation for Endangered Species .................................. E0791.......... 131
 

Intergovernmental Affairs—Basic .............................................. E0788 ......... 131
 

Intermediate External Affairs ................................................. E0739. . . . . . . . . .122
 

Introduction to Environmental and Historic Preservation Compliance .................. E0253 ..........69
 

Introduction to FEMA Disaster Emergency Communications ......................... E0845 .........136
 

Introduction to FEMA Information Technology ................................... E0599 ......... 110
 

Introduction to FEMA Office of Chief Counsel Field Operations ....................... E0713..........120
 

Introduction to Hazard Mitigation Field Operations ................................ E0207 ..........63
 

Introduction to Instructional Design Methods .................................... E0610.......... 111
 

Introduction to the World of the Voluntary Agency Liaison .......................... E0495 .........102
 

Introductory Alternative Dispute Resolution Advisor Training ........................ E0717.......... 121
 

IT Customer Service Manager ................................................. E0802 .........132
 

IT Telecom Manager........................................................ E0801 .........132
 

Joint Field Office Communications............................................. E0815..........133
 

Joint Field Office Finance and Administration Section Chief .......................... E0106...........47
 

Joint Field Office Procurement Specialist ........................................ E0113 ...........48
 

Leadership I: Overview of Leadership in Emergency Management ..................... E0451 ..........97
 

Leadership II: Application of Personal Leadership in Emergency Management ............ E0452 ..........98
 

Leadership III: Leadership in the Emergency Management Organization ................. E0453 ..........98
 

Leadership IV: Emergency Management Leadership in the Community and Profession ...... E0454 ..........99
 

Local Volunteer and Donations Management ..................................... E0288 ..........79
 

Management of Individual Assistance ........................................... E0321...........84
 

Management of Spontaneous Volunteers in Disasters ............................... E0489 .........100
 

Managing Courses and Classrooms............................................. E0612.......... 112
 

Managing Floodplain Development through the National Flood Insurance Program ........ E0273 ..........73
 

Managing in Disaster Operations—Preparing Command and General Staff .............. E0565 .........107
 

Managing in Disaster Operations—Preparing the Middle Manager..................... E0564 .........107
 

Managing Logistics Fiscal Responsibilities ........................................ L0663 .........245
 

Managing the Floodplain Post-Disaster .......................................... E0272 ..........73
 

Managing Training in Disaster Operations ....................................... E0294 ..........81
 

Mass Care/Emergency Assistance Shelter Field Guide Training ........................ E0417...........94
 

Mass Care/Emergency Assistance Support for Field Operations ........................ E0411...........93
 

Mass Care/Emergency Assistance Task Force Leaders ............................... E0410. . . . . . . . . . .93
 

Mass Care Group Supervisors ................................................. E0415. . . . . . . . . . .94
 

Master Exercise Practitioner Capstone Course ..................................... E0136...........50
 

Mission Assignment Processing ............................................... E0349 ..........85
 
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Mission Essential Functions Workshop (Continuity Guidance) ........................ E0557 .........106
 

Mitigation for Tribal Governments ............................................. E0582 .........109
 

Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for Higher Education ............................ L0363 .........242
 

Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for Schools.................................... E0361...........87
 

Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for Schools.................................... E0364 ..........88
 

National Dam Safety Program Technical Seminar .................................. E0274...........74
 

National Emergency Management Information System–Mitigation Training .............. E0841 .........135
 

National Flood Insurance Program/Community Rating System ....................... E0278 ..........75
 

National Training and Exercise Symposium ...................................... E0237 ..........67
 

National Training and Exercise Symposium Roundtable ............................. E0236 ..........66
 

NIMS ICS All-Hazards Communications Unit Leader ............................... E0969 .........150
 

NIMS ICS All-Hazards Division/Group Supervisor Course ............................ E0960 .........147
 

NIMS ICS All-Hazards Facilities Unit Leader Course ................................ E0971 .........151
 

NIMS ICS All-Hazards Finance/Administration Course .............................. E0973 .........151
 

NIMS ICS All-Hazards Finance/Administration Train-the-Trainer ...................... E0974..........152
 

NIMS ICS All-Hazards Finance/Administration Unit Leader Course .................... E0975 .........152
 

NIMS ICS All-Hazards Incident Commander Course ................................ E0950 .........142
 

NIMS ICS All-Hazards Incident Commander Train-the-Trainer ........................ E0951. . . . . . . . . .143
 

NIMS ICS All-Hazards Introduction to Air Operations .............................. E0987 .........155
 

NIMS ICS All-Hazards Liaison Officer Course ..................................... E0956 .........145
 

NIMS ICS All-Hazards Liaison Officer Train-the-Trainer ............................. E0957 .........145
 

NIMS ICS All-Hazards Logistics Section Chief Course ............................... E0967 .........149
 

NIMS ICS All-Hazards Logistics Section Chief Train-the-Trainer ....................... E0968 .........149
 

NIMS ICS All-Hazards Operations Section Chief Course ............................. E0958 .........146
 

NIMS ICS All-Hazards Operations Section Chief Train-the-Trainer ..................... E0959 .........146
 

NIMS ICS All-Hazards Planning Section Chief Course ............................... E0962 .........147
 

NIMS ICS All-Hazards Planning Section Chief Train-the-Trainer ....................... E0963 .........147
 

NIMS ICS All-Hazards Position-Specific: Communications Unit Leader Train-the-Trainer .... E0949 .........142
 

NIMS ICS All-Hazards Position-Specific: Situation Unit Leader Train-the-Trainer .......... E0978 .........153
 

NIMS ICS All-Hazards Public Information Officer Course ............................ E0952 .........143
 

NIMS ICS All-Hazards Public Information Officer Train-the-Trainer .................... E0953 .........144
 

NIMS ICS All-Hazards Resource Unit Leader Course ................................ E0965 .........148
 

NIMS ICS All-Hazards Safety Officer Course ...................................... E0954 .........144
 

NIMS ICS All-Hazards Safety Officer Train-the-Trainer .............................. E0955 .........145
 

NIMS ICS All-Hazards Situation Unit Leader Course ................................ E0964 .........148
 

NIMS ICS All-Hazards Supply Unit Leader Course .................................. E0970 .........150
 

NIMS ICS All-Hazards Task Force/Strike Team Leader ............................... E0984 .........154
 

Operations-Based Exercise Design and Evaluation .................................. E0133...........50
 

Orientation to Mission Assignments for FEMA Staff and Interagency Partners ............. E0348 ..........84
 

Planning and Products Basic .................................................. E0249 ..........68
 

Planning: Emergency Operations .............................................. E0103...........45
 

Planning for the Needs of Children in Disasters ................................... E0366 ..........88
 

Policies, Procedures and Practice for External Affairs—Capstone ...................... E0753..........125
 

Policies, Procedures and Practice for External Affairs, Part I .......................... E0750..........125
 

Posting Integrated Financial Management Information System Transactions .............. E0337 ..........84
 

Private Sector Basic ......................................................... E0738 .........122
 

Project Specialist ........................................................... E0381 ..........90
 

Providing Post-Disaster Substantial Damage Technical Assistance to Communities ......... E0285 ..........78
 

Public Assistance Coordinator Crew Leader ....................................... E0382 ..........90
 
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Public Assistance Cost Estimating Format ........................................ E0480 .........100
 

Public Assistance Grants Administration for Grantees ............................... E0478 ..........99
 

Public Assistance Group Supervisor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E0374...........89
 

Public Assistance Task Force Leader ............................................ E0380 ..........90
 

Public Information and Warning .............................................. E0105.......... 46
 

Reconstitution Planning Workshop ............................................. E0549 .........104
 

Residential Coastal Construction ............................................... E0386 ..........90
 

Resilient Accord Cyber Security Planning Workshop ................................ E0553 .........105
 

Retrofitting Flood-Prone Residential Buildings .................................... E0279 ..........75
 

Risk MAP Process and Tools .................................................. L/B0299 .......240
 

Science of Disaster ......................................................... E0102...........45
 

Security Orientation ........................................................ E0979 .........153
 

Security Recertification Training............................................... E0980 .........153
 

Single Point Order Tracking .................................................. E0662 ......... 115
 

Situational Awareness and Common Operating Picture.............................. E0948 ......... 141
 

State Coordinating Officer ................................................... E0208 ..........63
 

State Director Training Course ................................................ E0257 ..........70
 

State IEMC National Response Framework ....................................... L0945 .........245
 

State Individual Assistance Operations .......................................... E0357 ..........86
 

State Public Assistance Operations ............................................. E0376...........89
 

State Volunteer and Donations Management ...................................... E0289 ..........80
 

Strategic Issues in Training Management ........................................ E0618.......... 114
 

Strategic Problem-Solving for the Workplace ..................................... E0537 .........102
 

Strategy and Messaging ...................................................... E0796 .........132
 

Training Program Management ............................................... E0616.......... 113
 

Training Project Management................................................. E0617.......... 114
 

Train-the-Trainer for E0103–E0105 ............................................. E0111 ...........48
 

Train-the-Trainer for G0364, Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for Schools ............. E0362 ..........87
 

Understanding the Emergency Management Assistance Compact ...................... E0431 ..........96
 

Unified Hazard Mitigation Assistance: Application Review and Evaluation ............... E0213.......... 64
 

Unified Hazard Mitigation Assistance: Application Review and Evaluation


 Train-the-Trainer ......................................................... E0216...........66
 

Unified Hazard Mitigation Assistance: Developing Quality Application Elements .......... E0212.......... 64
 

Unified Hazard Mitigation Assistance: Developing Quality Application Elements


 Train-the-Trainer ......................................................... E0215...........65
 

Unified Hazard Mitigation Assistance: Project Implementation and Closeout ............. E0214...........65
 

Voluntary Agency Liaison: Functions and Methods................................. E0287 ..........78
 

Voluntary Agency Liaison: Group Supervisor ..................................... E0742..........123
 

Writing Skills Workshop for FEMA Staff ......................................... L0142..........240
 

State-Delivered; Field Courses 

Advanced Floodplain Management Concepts I .................................... G0194 .........157
 

Advanced Floodplain Management Concepts II .................................... G0282 .........163
 

Advanced Floodplain Management Concepts III ................................... G0284 .........165
 

Basic Public Information Officers Course ........................................ G0290 .........169
 

Common Noncompliance Issues ............................................... G0284.3........167
 

Community Emergency Response Team Program Manager ........................... G0427 .........175
 

Community Emergency Response Team Train-the-Trainer ........................... G0428 .........175
 

Community Mass Care and Emergency Assistance ................................. G0108 .........156
 
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Continuity of Operations Managers Training Course ............................... G0548 .........178
 

Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps ............................................. G0284.4........167
 

Disconnects Between the National Flood Insurance Program Regulations and Insurance .... G0284.2........166
 

Earthquake Safety for Schools ................................................. G0434.a ........ 176
 

Emergency Operations Center/Incident Command System Interface .................... G0191 .........157
 

Emergency Operations Center Management and Operations .......................... G0775 .........179
 

Emergency Planning for Campus Executives...................................... G0367 .........173
 

Evacuation and Re-Entry Planning Course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G0358 ......... 171
 

Exercise Evaluation and Improvement Planning ................................... G0131 .........156
 

Expedient Flood Training .................................................... G0270.3 ........160
 

Flood Fight Operations ...................................................... G0361 ......... 171
 

Floodway Standards ........................................................ G0284.1 ........166
 

Hazardous Materials Contingency Planning ...................................... G0311 .........170
 

Hazardous Weather and Flooding Preparedness ................................... G0271 ......... 161
 

Higher Standards in Floodplain Management ..................................... G0282.1 ........164
 

Hydrology and Hydraulics Concepts............................................ G0282.4 ........165
 

ICS-300: Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents .............. G0300 .........170
 

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


 Complex Incidents ........................................................ G0400 ......... 174
 

Incident Command System Overview for Executives and Senior Officials, ICS-402......... G0402 .........175
 

Instructional Delivery Skills .................................................. G0265 .........160
 

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


 Information Officers ....................................................... G0291 .........169
 

Letters of Map Change ...................................................... G0194.3 ........159
 

Local Damage Assessment.................................................... G0556 .........178
 

Local Floodplain Manager Roles and Responsibilities ............................... G0194.1 ........158
 

Local Volunteer and Donations Management ..................................... G0288 .........167
 

Management of Spontaneous Volunteers in Disasters ............................... G0489 .........177
 

Manufactured Homes and the National Flood Insurance Program ...................... G0282.2 ........164
 

Mass Fatalities Incident Response Course ........................................ G0386 .........173
 

Mitigation for Emergency Managers ............................................ G0393 ......... 174
 

Mitigation Planning for Local Governments ...................................... G0318 .........170
 

Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for Schools.................................... G0364 .........172
 

National Flood Insurance Program Flood Insurance Principles ........................ G0282.3........164
 

National Flood Insurance Program Rules and Regulations in Depth .................... G0194.2 ........159
 

Planning for the Needs of Children in Disasters ................................... G0366 .........172
 

Preparing for Post-Disaster Responsibilities ....................................... G0194.4 ........159
 

Public Information Officer Awareness Training ................................... G0289 .........168
 

Rapid Needs Assessment ..................................................... G0557 .........178
 

Residential Coastal Construction ............................................... G0277 .........162
 

Retrofitting Flood-Prone Residential Buildings .................................... G0279 .........162
 

Seismic Sleuths: A Teacher’s Package on Earthquakes 7–12 ........................... G0439 .........177
 

Substantial Improvement/Substantial Damage .................................... G0284.5........167
 

Tremor Troops: A Teacher’s Package for K–6 ...................................... G0436 ......... 176
 

Warning Coordination ...................................................... G0272 ......... 161
 

WEM Amateur Radio Resources ............................................... G0251 .........160
 

WEM: Partnerships for Creating and Maintaining Spotter Groups ...................... G0365 .........172
 
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Active Shooter: What You Can Do .............................................. IS-0907 ........234
 

An Introduction to Exercises .................................................. IS-0120.a .......192
 

An Introduction to Hazardous Materials......................................... IS-0005.a .......180
 

An Introduction to the National Emergency Technology Guard ....................... IS-0720 ........224
 

An Orientation to Hazardous Materials for Medical Personnel ........................ IS-0346 ........210
 

Animals in Disasters: Awareness and Preparedness ................................. IS-0010.a .......180
 

Animals in Disasters: Community Planning ...................................... IS-0011.a .......180
 

Anticipating Hazardous Weather and Community Risk, 2nd Edition .................... IS-0271.a .......203
 

Applications of Geospatial Information Systems for Emergency Management ............. IS-0922 ........236
 

Applying the Incident Command System to Healthcare Organizations .................. IS-0200.HCa ....196
 

Are You Ready? An In-Depth Guide to Citizen Preparedness .......................... IS-0022 ........182
 

Basic Instructional Skills..................................................... IS-0265 ........202
 

Basic Property Management .................................................. IS-0025 ........183
 

Benefit-Cost Analysis Fundamentals ............................................ IS-0276 ........203
 

Building Design for Homeland Security for Continuity of Operations ................... IS-0156 ........193
 

Building Partnerships with Tribal Governments ................................... IS-0650.a .......221
 

Civil Rights and FEMA Disaster Assistance 2015 ................................... IS-0021.15 ......182
 

Community Emergency Response Team Supplemental Training: The Incident


 Command System ......................................................... IS-0315 ........207
 

Community Hurricane Preparedness ........................................... IS-0324.a .......208
 

Community Preparedness: Implementing Simple Activities for Everyone ................ IS-0909 ........234
 

Community Tsunami Preparedness ............................................ IS-0326 ........209
 

Continuity of Operations Awareness ............................................ IS-0546.a ....... 218
 

Continuity of Operations Devolution Planning .................................... IS-0551 ........219
 

Continuity of Operations Planner’s Workshop .................................... IS-0524 ........ 217
 

Continuity of Operations Program Manager...................................... IS-0548 ........219
 

Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources Support Annex ............................ IS-0821.a .......229
 

Critical Infrastructure Protection: Achieving Results through Partnership and Collaboration ... IS-0913.a .......235
 

Critical Infrastructure Security: Theft and Diversion–What You Can Do ................. IS-0916 ........236
 

Custodial Officer .......................................................... IS-0023 ........183
 

Damage Assessment for Public Works........................................... IS-0556 ........220
 

Dams Sector: Crisis Management .............................................. IS-0870.a .......231
 

Dams Sector: Protective Measures.............................................. IS-0872.a .......232
 

Dams Sector: Security Awareness .............................................. IS-0871.a .......231
 

Decision-Making and Problem-Solving.......................................... IS-0241.b .......199
 

Developing and Managing Volunteers ........................................... IS-0244.b .......200
 

Diversity Awareness Course 2015 .............................................. IS-0020.15 ......182
 

Earthquake Basics: Science, Risk, and Mitigation ................................... IS-0325 ........209
 

Earthquake Mitigation Basics for Mitigation Staff .................................. IS-0323 ........208
 

Effective Communication .................................................... IS-0242.b .......199
 

Emergency Management for Senior Officials ...................................... IS-0908 ........234
 

Emergency Management Preparedness Fundamentals............................... IS-0910.a .......235
 

Emergency Manager: An Orientation to the Position ................................ IS-0001.a .......179
 

Emergency Operations Center Management and Operations .......................... IS-0775 ........224
 

Emergency Planning ........................................................ IS-0235.c .......198
 

Emergency Planning for Public Works .......................................... IS-0554 ........219
 

Emergency Preparedness for Federal Employees ................................... IS-0450 ........215
 
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Emergency Preparedness for Federal Employees in the National Capital Region ........... IS-0450.NC .....215
 

Emergency Responder Health Monitoring and Surveillance: A Guide for Key


 Decision Makers.......................................................... IS-0930 ........237
 

Emergency Support Function #15 (ESF #15)—External Affairs: A New Approach to


 Emergency Communication and Information Distribution .......................... IS-0250.a .......201
 

Emergency Support Function (ESF) #1—Transportation ............................. IS-0801 ........225
 

Emergency Support Function (ESF) #2—Communications ........................... IS-0802 ........225
 

Emergency Support Function (ESF) #3—Public Works and Engineering ................ IS-0803 ........226
 

Emergency Support Function (ESF) #4—Firefighting............................... IS-0804 ........226
 

Emergency Support Function (ESF) #6—Mass Care, Emergency Assistance, Housing,


 and Human Services ....................................................... IS-0806 ........226
 

Emergency Support Function (ESF) #7—Logistics Management and Resource


 Support Annex ........................................................... IS-0807 ........227
 

Emergency Support Function (ESF) #8—Public Health and Medical Services............. IS-0808 ........227
 

Emergency Support Function (ESF) #9—Search and Rescue .......................... IS-0809 ........227
 

Emergency Support Function (ESF) #10—Oil and Hazardous Materials Resources Annex ... IS-0810 ........228
 

Emergency Support Function (ESF) #11—Agriculture and Natural Resources Annex ....... IS-0811 ........228
 

Emergency Support Function (ESF) #12—Energy .................................. IS-0812 ........228
 

Emergency Support Function (ESF) #13—Public Safety and Security Annex .............. IS-0813 ........228
 

Engineering Principles and Practices for Retrofitting Flood-Prone Residential Structures ..... IS-0279 ........204
 

Engineering Principles and Practices for Retrofitting Flood-Prone Residential Structures, 


 FEMA Publication 259, 3rd Edition ............................................. IS-0280 ........204
 

Exercise Evaluation and Improvement Planning ................................... IS-0130 ........193
 

Exercising Continuity Plans for Pandemics ....................................... IS-0522 ........ 216
 

External Affairs Program Liaison Function ....................................... IS-0794 ........225
 

Facility Security Committees ................................................. IS-0893 ........233
 

Facility Security Level Determinations for Federal Facilities .......................... IS-0891 ........232
 

FEMA Equal Employment Opportunity Employee Course 2015 ........................ IS-0018.15 ...... 181
 

FEMA Equal Employment Opportunity Supervisor Course 2015 ....................... IS-0019.15 ...... 181
 

FEMA Initial Ethics Orientation 2015 ........................................... IS-0033.15 ......185
 

FEMA Risk Assessment Database ............................................... IS-0395 ........ 214
 

FEMA Safety Orientation 2015 ................................................ IS-0035.15 ......186
 

Flood Mitigation Basics for Mitigation Staff ....................................... IS-0322 ........208
 

Forms Used for the Development of the Incident Action Plan ......................... IS-0201 ........197
 

Fraud Awareness and Prevention ............................................... IS-0038.15 ......187
 

Fundamentals of Emergency Management ....................................... IS-0230.d .......198
 

Fundamentals of Management and Support Coordination of Federal Disaster Operations .... IS-0822 ........229
 

Fundamentals of Risk Management ............................................ IS-0454 ........ 216
 

Guardian Accord Workshop .................................................. IS-0525 ........ 218
 

Guide to Points of Distribution ................................................ IS-0026 ........184
 

Hazard Mitigation Community Education and Outreach in Disaster Operations ........... IS-0160 ........194
 

Hazard Mitigation Grants in Disaster Operations .................................. IS-0163 ........195
 

Hazard Mitigation Hazards and Performance Analysis in Disaster Operations............. IS-0164 ........196
 

Hazard Mitigation in Disaster Operations ........................................ IS-0390 ........ 213
 

Hazard Mitigation Insurance in Disaster Operations ................................ IS-0158 ........194
 

Hazard Mitigation Management Support in Disaster Operations ....................... IS-0159 ........194
 

Hazard Mitigation Planning in Disaster Operations ................................. IS-0161 ........195
 

Hazardous Materials Contingency Planning ...................................... IS-0056 ........188
 

Hazardous Materials Prevention ............................................... IS-0340 ........210
 
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Household Hazardous Materials—A Guide for Citizens ............................. IS-0055.a .......187
 

Hurricane Mitigation Basics for Mitigation Staff ................................... IS-0321 ........208
 

Implementing Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience and Critical


 Infrastructure Security and Resilience Toolkit .................................... IS-0921.a .......236
 

Implementing the Defense Priorities and Allocations System 2015 ..................... IS-0246.15 ......200
 

Improving Preparedness and Resilience through Public-Private Partnerships ............. IS-0662 ........222
 

Incident Command System for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents ............. IS-0200.b .......196
 

Including People with Disabilities and Others with Access and Functional Needs in 212


 Disaster Operations ....................................................... IS-0368 ........ 212
 

Integrated Public Alert and Warning System...................................... IS-0247.a .......201
 

Integrated Public Alert and Warning System for Alerting Authorities ................... IS-0251 ........202
 

Integrated Public Alert and Warning System for the American Public ................... IS-0248 ........201
 

Introduction to Community Emergency Response Team ............................. IS-0317 ........207
 

Introduction to Continuity of Operations ........................................ IS-0547.a .......219
 

Introduction to Continuity of Operations Planning for Pandemic Influenzas ............. IS-0520 ........ 216
 

Introduction to Debris Operations ............................................. IS-0632.a .......221
 

Introduction to FEMA’s Public Assistance Program ................................. IS-0634 ........221
 

Introduction to Hazard Mitigation ............................................. IS-0393.a ....... 213
 

Introduction to Homeland Security Planning ..................................... IS-0453 ........215
 

Introduction to Individual Assistance ........................................... IS-0403 ........ 214
 

Introduction to National Response Framework Incident Annexes ...................... IS-0830 ........230
 

Introduction to National Response Framework Support Annexes ...................... IS-0820 ........229
 

Introduction to Public-Private Partnerships ....................................... IS-0660 ........222
 

Introduction to Radiological Emergency Preparedness Exercise Evaluation ............... IS-0331 ........210
 

Introduction to Residential Coastal Construction .................................. IS-0386.a ....... 212
 

Introduction to the Defense Priorities and Allocations System ......................... IS-0245.a .......200
 

Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS-100............................. IS-0100.b .......189
 

Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS-100) for Federal Workers ............ IS-0100.FWa ....189
 

Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS-100) for Food and Drug Administration .. IS-0100.FDA.....189
 

Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS-100) for Healthcare/Hospitals ........ IS-0100.HCb ....190
 

Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS-100) for Higher Education ........... IS-0100.HE......190
 

Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS-100) for Law Enforcement ........... IS-0100.LEb .....190
 

Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS-100) for Public Works .............. IS-0100.PWb ....191
 

Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS-100) for Schools ................... IS-0100.SCa .....191
 

Introduction to the Interagency Security Committee ................................ IS-0890.a .......232
 

Introduction to Unified Hazard Mitigation Assistance ............................... IS-0212.a .......198
 

Leadership and Influence .................................................... IS-0240.b .......199
 

Livestock in Disasters ....................................................... IS-0111.a .......192
 

Local Damage Assessment.................................................... IS-0559 ........220
 

Managerial Safety and Health ................................................. IS-0037 ........187
 

Military Resources in Emergency Management .................................... IS-0075 ........188
 

Mission Assignment Overview ................................................ IS-0293 ........205
 

Mission Essential Functions Workshop .......................................... IS-0526 ........ 218
 

Mitigation eGrants for the Grant Applicant ....................................... IS-0031.a .......185
 

Mitigation eGrants for the Subgrant Applicant .................................... IS-0030.a .......184
 

Mitigation eGrants Internal System ............................................. IS-0032 ........185
 

Modular Emergency Radiological Response Transportation Training ................... IS-0302 ........206
 

Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for Schools.................................... IS-0362.a ....... 211
 

Multi-Hazard Planning for Childcare ........................................... IS-0036 ........186
 
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National Disaster Medical System Federal Coordinating Center Operations Course ......... IS-01900 .......237
 

National Incident Management System, An Introduction ............................ IS-0700.a .......222
 

National Incident Management System Intrastate Mutual Aid—An Introduction ........... IS-0706 ........223
 

National Incident Management System Multi-Agency Coordination System Course ......... IS-0701.a .......222
 

National Incident Management System Public Information Systems .................... IS-0702.a .......223
 

National Incident Management System Resource Management ........................ IS-0703.a .......223
 

National Preparedness System: Overview ........................................ IS-2000 ........238
 

National Response Framework, An Introduction................................... IS-0800.b .......225
 

Nuclear/Radiological Incident Annex ........................................... IS-0836 ........230
 

Orientation to FEMA Logistics ................................................ IS-0027 ........184
 

Overview of FEMA’s Environmental and Historic Preservation Review .................. IS-0253.a .......202
 

Overview of Mass Care/Emergency Assistance .................................... IS-0405 ........ 214
 

Overview of the FEMA Qualification System and Qualification Review Boards ............ IS-0207 ........197
 

Performance Management–Goal Writing ........................................ IS-0923 ........237
 

Physical Security Criteria for Federal Facilities .................................... IS-0892 ........233
 

Planning for the Needs of Children in Disasters ................................... IS-0366.a ....... 211
 

Plan Review for Local Mitigation Plans .......................................... IS-0328 ........209
 

Preparing for Federal Disaster Operations: FEMA .................................. IS-0101.c .......191
 

Preparing for Federal Disaster Operations: FEMA Response Partners .................... IS-0102.c .......192
 

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


 Houses of Worship ........................................................ IS-0360 ........210
 

Protecting Critical Infrastructure Against Insider Threats ............................ IS-0915 ........236
 

Protecting Your Home or Small Business from Disaster ............................. IS-0394.a ....... 213
 

Public Information Officer Awareness ........................................... IS-0029 ........184
 

Public Works and Disaster Recovery ............................................ IS-0558 ........220
 

Radiological Accident Assessment Concepts ...................................... IS-0303 ........206
 

Radiological Emergency Management ........................................... IS-0003 ........180
 

Radiological Emergency Response ............................................. IS-0301 ........206
 

Receiving Officer .......................................................... IS-0024 ........183
 

Research in Training and Education ............................................ IS-0619 ........221
 

Resilient Accord—Exercising Continuity Plans for Cyber Incidents ..................... IS-0523 ........ 217
 

Retail Security Awareness: Understanding the Hidden Hazards ....................... IS-0912 ........235
 

Section 508 Awareness Course ................................................ IS-0901 ........233
 

Social Media in Emergency Management ........................................ IS-0042 ........187
 

Special Events Contingency Planning for Public Safety Agencies ....................... IS-0015.b ....... 181
 

State Disaster Management ................................................... IS-0208.a .......197
 

Surveillance Awareness: What You Can Do ....................................... IS-0914 ........235
 

Technical Writing .......................................................... IS-0613 ........221
 

Telecommunicators Emergency Response Taskforce Basic Course ...................... IS-0144 ........193
 

The National Infrastructure Protection Plan, An Introduction ......................... IS-0860.b .......230
 

The Role of Voluntary Organizations in Emergency Management...................... IS-0288 ........205
 

Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment .............................. IS-2001 ........238
 

Tornado Mitigation Basics for Mitigation Staff ..................................... IS-0319 ........207
 

Using the Substantial Damage Estimator 2.0 Tool .................................. IS-0284 ........204
 

Wildfire Mitigation Basics for Mitigation Staff .................................... IS-0320 ........207
 

Workplace Security Awareness ................................................ IS-0906 ........233
 

Workplace Violence Awareness Training 2015. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IS-0106.15 ......192
 
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Adobe Connect Webinar Courses 

Benefit-Cost Analysis: Entry Level .............................................. K0276 .........238
 

Financial Management Concepts for Disaster Operations ............................ K0726 .........239
 

Video Teleconference Courses 

Virtual Tabletop Exercise—Aircraft Crash Focus ................................... V0016 .........251
 

Virtual Tabletop Exercise—Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and 


Virtual Tabletop Exercise—Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and 


Explosives (CBRNE)–Bio .................................................... V0012 .........250
 

Explosives (CBRNE)–Explosive ............................................... V0003 .........247
 

Virtual Tabletop Exercise—Continuity of Operations Focus .......................... V0013 .........250
 

Virtual Tabletop Exercise—Cyber Focus ......................................... V0015 .........251
 

Virtual Tabletop Exercise—Earthquake .......................................... V0001 .........247
 

Virtual Tabletop Exercise—Fixed Site Hazmat ..................................... V0011 .........249
 

Virtual Tabletop Exercise—Flood .............................................. V0007 .........248
 

Virtual Tabletop Exercise—High-Rise Fire Focus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V0020 .........252
 

Virtual Tabletop Exercise—Highway Hazmat ..................................... V0004 .........247
 

Virtual Tabletop Exercise—Hurricane ........................................... V0009 .........249
 

Virtual Tabletop Exercise—Mass Casualty ........................................ V0010 .........249
 

Virtual Tabletop Exercise—Prison Riot Focus ..................................... V0014 .........250
 

Virtual Tabletop Exercise—Public Health Chemical Focus ........................... V0022 .........252
 

Virtual Tabletop Exercise—Public Health Pandemic Flu Focus ........................ V0023 .........253
 

Virtual Tabletop Exercise—Public Health Radiological Dispersal Device (RDD) Focus. . . . . . . V0024 .........253
 

Virtual Tabletop Exercise—Public Health Winter Storm Focus ........................ V0021 .........252
 

Virtual Tabletop Exercise—Radiological Dispersal Device (RDD) Focus ................. V0019 .........252
 

Virtual Tabletop Exercise—Rail Hazmat ......................................... V0008 .........249
 

Virtual Tabletop Exercise—School Hostage Focus.................................. V0018 .........251
 

Virtual Tabletop Exercise—Stadium/Arena Scenario Focus ........................... V0017 .........251
 

Virtual Tabletop Exercise—Tornado ............................................ V0005 .........248
 

Virtual Tabletop Exercise—Wildland Fire ........................................ V0006 .........248
 

Virtual Tabletop Exercise—Winter Storm ........................................ V0002 .........247
 
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B0598 FEMA Incident Workforce Academy—Specialist Series....................................43
 

E0101 Foundations of Emergency Management ..............................................43
 

E0102 Science of Disaster ...............................................................45
 

E0103 Planning: Emergency Operations....................................................45
 

E0104 Exercise Design .................................................................46
 

E0105 Public Information and Warning ....................................................46
 

E0106 Joint Field Office Finance and Administration Section Chief. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
 

E0110 Foundations Course Train-the-Trainer ................................................47
 

E0111 Train-the-Trainer for E0103–E0105...................................................48
 

E0113 Joint Field Office Procurement Specialist ..............................................48
 

E0122 Emergency Management Accreditation Program ........................................48
 

E0131 Exercise Evaluation and Improvement Planning .........................................49
 

E0132 Discussion-Based Exercise Design and Evaluation........................................50
 

E0133 Operations-Based Exercise Design and Evaluation .......................................50
 

E0136 Master Exercise Practitioner Capstone Course...........................................50
 

E0141 Instructional Presentation and Evaluation Skills ......................................... 51
 

E0143 Advanced Situational Awareness and Common Operating Picture ........................... 51
 

E0157 Hazard Mitigation Community Education and Outreach Specialist Qualifying Course ............52
 

E0158 Hazard Mitigation Community Planner Specialist Qualifying Course.........................52
 

E0160 Hazard Mitigation Community Education and Outreach in Disaster Operations.................53
 

E0161 Hazard Mitigation Community Planning in Disaster Operations ............................53
 

E0162 Hazard Mitigation Floodplain Management in Disaster Operations ..........................54
 

E0163 Hazard Mitigation Grants in Disaster Operations ........................................54
 

E0164 Hazard Mitigation Hazard and Performance Analysis in Disaster Operations ...................54
 

E0165 Hazard Mitigation Insurance in Disaster Operations......................................55
 

E0166 Hazard Mitigation: Preliminary Damage Assessment Specialist Qualifying Course ...............55
 

E0167 Core Principles for Hazard Mitigation Hazard Performance Analysis Specialists .................55
 

E0170 Hazus Multi-Hazard for Hurricane...................................................55
 

E0172 Hazus Multi-Hazard for Flood ......................................................56
 

E0174 Hazus Multi-Hazard for Earthquake ..................................................56
 

E0176 Hazus Multi-Hazard for Floodplain Managers .......................................... 57
 

E0179 Application of Hazus Multi-Hazard for Disaster Operations ................................ 57
 

E0180 Core Principles for Hazard Mitigation Insurance Specialists ................................58
 

E0181 Hazard Mitigation Community Education and Outreach Specialist in the Disaster 


Recovery Center: Flood ..........................................................58
 

E0182 Hazard Mitigation Community Education and Outreach Specialist in the Disaster 


Recovery Center: Hurricane .......................................................58
 

E0183 Hazard Mitigation Community Education and Outreach Specialist in the Disaster 


Recovery Center: Tornado ........................................................ 59
 

E0184 Hazard Mitigation Community Education and Outreach Specialist in the Disaster 


Recovery Center: Earthquake ...................................................... 59
 

E0185 Hazard Mitigation Community Education and Outreach Specialist in the Disaster 


Recovery Center: Wildfire ........................................................60
 

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E0190 ArcGIS for Emergency Managers ....................................................60
 

E0194 Advanced Floodplain Management Concepts ...........................................60
 

E0197 Integrating Access and Functional Needs into Emergency Planning .......................... 61
 

E0201 Debris Technical Specialist......................................................... 61
 

E0202 Debris Management Planning for State, Tribal, and Local Officials ........................... 62
 

E0203 Hazard Mitigation Functional Group Supervisors in Disaster Operations ...................... 62
 

E0206 Hazard Mitigation Disaster Operations Train-the-Trainer .................................. 62
 

E0207 Introduction to Hazard Mitigation Field Operations......................................63
 

E0208 State Coordinating Officer .........................................................63
 

E0212 Unified Hazard Mitigation Assistance: Developing Quality Application Elements ................64
 

E0213 Unified Hazard Mitigation Assistance: Application Review and Evaluation .....................64
 

E0214 Unified Hazard Mitigation Assistance: Project Implementation and Closeout ...................65
 

E0215 Unified Hazard Mitigation Assistance: Developing Quality Application Elements Train-the-Trainer ....65
 

E0216 Unified Hazard Mitigation Assistance: Application Review and Evaluation Train-the-Trainer .......66
 

E0217 Equal Rights Advisor Update .......................................................66
 

E0229 FEMA Documentation Unit ........................................................66
 

E0236 National Training and Exercise Symposium Roundtable...................................66
 

E0237 National Training and Exercise Symposium ............................................67
 

E0239 406 Hazard Mitigation............................................................67
 

E0241 Cooperating Technical Partners: Special Topics .........................................67
 

E0247 Executive Orders 11988 and 11990: Floodplain Management and Wetlands Protection


 Train-the-Trainer ...............................................................68
 

E0248 Environmental and Historic Preservation Management Information System....................68
 

E0249 Planning and Products Basic........................................................68
 

E0252 Environmental and Historic Preservation Cadre Training ..................................69
 

E0253 Introduction to Environmental and Historic Preservation Compliance ........................69
 

E0255 Environmental and Historic Preservation System (eGrants) Train-the-Trainer................... 70
 

E0257 State Director Training Course ...................................................... 70
 

E0260 Dam Security and Protection Technical Seminar ........................................ 71
 

E0261 Consequences of Dam Failure ...................................................... 71
 

E0262 Instructional Delivery for Subject Matter Experts ........................................72
 

E0265 Advanced Methods of FEMA’s Historic Preservation Program...............................72
 

E0272 Managing the Floodplain Post-Disaster................................................73
 

E0273 Managing Floodplain Development through the National Flood Insurance Program .............73
 

E0274 National Dam Safety Program Technical Seminar........................................ 74
 

E0276 Benefit-Cost Analysis: Entry-Level ................................................... 74
 

E0278 National Flood Insurance Program/Community Rating System ............................. 75
 

E0279 Retrofitting Flood-Prone Residential Buildings.......................................... 75
 

E0282 Advanced Floodplain Management Concepts II ......................................... 76
 

E0283 Disaster Field Training Operations Orientation .........................................77
 

E0284 Advanced Floodplain Management Concepts III .........................................77
 

E0285 Providing Post-Disaster Substantial Damage Technical Assistance to Communities............... 78
 

E0287 Voluntary Agency Liaison: Functions and Methods ...................................... 78
 

E0288 Local Volunteer and Donations Management ...........................................79
 

E0289 State Volunteer and Donations Management............................................80
 

E0291 Community Dam Safety, Preparedness and Mitigation ....................................80
 
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E0294 Managing Training in Disaster Operations............................................. 81
 

E0296 Application of Hazus Multi-Hazard for Risk Assessment................................... 81
 

E0300 ICS-300: Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents ....................82
 

E0302 Division Supervisor ..............................................................82
 

E0312 Fundamentals of Building Science ...................................................82
 

E0313 Basic Hazus Multi-Hazard .........................................................83
 

E0317 Comprehensive Data Management for Hazus Multi-Hazard ................................83
 

E0321 Management of Individual Assistance.................................................84
 

E0337 Posting Integrated Financial Management Information System Transactions....................84
 

E0348 Orientation to Mission Assignments for FEMA Staff and Interagency Partners ..................84
 

E0349 Mission Assignment Processing .....................................................85
 

E0352 Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program Training State Trainers ....................85
 

E0354 Crisis Counseling Program (Grants Training) for State Mental Health Authorities ...............86
 

E0357 State Individual Assistance Operations ................................................86
 

E0359 Individual Assistance Other Needs Assistance Specialist ...................................86
 

E0361 Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for Schools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
 

E0362 Train-the-Trainer for G0364, Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for Schools ...................87
 

E0364 Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for Schools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
 

E0366 Planning for the Needs of Children in Disasters.........................................88
 

E0368 Congressional Affairs Basic ........................................................89
 

E0374 Public Assistance Group Supervisor ..................................................89
 

E0376 State Public Assistance Operations ...................................................89
 

E0380 Public Assistance Task Force Leader ..................................................90
 

E0381 Project Specialist ................................................................90
 

E0382 Public Assistance Coordinator Crew Leader ............................................90
 

E0386 Residential Coastal Construction ....................................................90
 

E0388 Advanced Public Information Officers Course .......................................... 91
 

E0390 Integrating Emergency Management Education into Your Institution ......................... 91
 

E0392 Emergency Management Higher Education Symposium...................................92
 

E0400 Advanced Incident Command System for Command and General Staff—Complex Incidents .......92
 

E0410 Mass Care/Emergency Assistance Task Force Leaders .....................................93
 

E0411 Mass Care/Emergency Assistance Support for Field Operations .............................93
 

E0415 Mass Care Group Supervisors.......................................................94
 

E0416 Individual Assistance Housing Group Supervisor ........................................94
 

E0417 Mass Care/Emergency Assistance Shelter Field Guide Training..............................94
 

E0427 Community Emergency Response Team Program Manager ................................95
 

E0428 Community Emergency Response Team Train-the-Trainer.................................95
 

E0431 Understanding the Emergency Management Assistance Compact ............................96
 

E0449 Incident Command System Curricula Train-the-Trainer ...................................96
 

E0451 Leadership I: Overview of Leadership in Emergency Management ...........................97
 

E0452 Leadership II: Application of Personal Leadership in Emergency Management ..................98
 

E0453 Leadership III: Leadership in the Emergency Management Organization ......................98
 

E0454 Leadership IV: Emergency Management Leadership in the Community and Profession ...........99
 

E0478 Public Assistance Grants Administration for Grantees.....................................99
 

E0480 Public Assistance Cost Estimating Format............................................. 100
 

E0489 Management of Spontaneous Volunteers in Disasters .................................... 100
 
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E0491 Direct Housing Management ...................................................... 100
 

E0492 Direct Housing Specialist ......................................................... 101
 

E0493 Direct Housing Support Specialist .................................................. 101
 

E0495 Introduction to the World of the Voluntary Agency Liaison ............................... 102
 

E0496 FEMA Volunteer and Donations Management.......................................... 102
 

E0537 Strategic Problem-Solving for the Workplace .......................................... 102
 

E0547 Continuity Exercise Design ....................................................... 103
 

E0548 Continuity of Operations Planning Program Manager Train-the-Trainer Course................ 103
 

E0549 Reconstitution Planning Workshop ................................................. 104
 

E0550 Continuity of Operations Planning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
 

E0551 Devolution Planning Workshop Train-the-Trainer ...................................... 104
 

E0553 Resilient Accord Cyber Security Planning Workshop .................................... 105
 

E0554 Determined Accord Workshop..................................................... 105
 

E0556 Guardian Accord Terrorism-Based Planning Workshop .................................. 106
 

E0557 Mission Essential Functions Workshop (Continuity Guidance)............................. 106
 

E0563 Basic Management in Disaster Operations—Preparing the First-Line Supervisor ............... 106
 

E0564 Managing in Disaster Operations—Preparing the Middle Manager ......................... 107
 

E0565 Managing in Disaster Operations—Preparing Command and General Staff ................... 107
 

E0580 Emergency Management Framework for Tribal Governments ............................. 108
 

E0581 Emergency Operations for Tribal Governments ........................................ 108
 

E0582 Mitigation for Tribal Governments.................................................. 109
 

E0590 Human Resources Basic Course .................................................... 109
 

E0591 Human Resources Intermediate Course .............................................. 109
 

E0592 Human Resources Advanced Course ................................................ 110
 

E0597 FEMA Incident Workforce Academy—FEMA Incident Workforce Cadre Management ........... 110
 

E0599 Introduction to FEMA Information Technology ........................................ 110
 

E0610 Introduction to Instructional Design Methods ......................................... 111
 

E0611 Instructing and Facilitating in the Classroom and Online................................. 111
 

E0612 Managing Courses and Classrooms ................................................. 112
 

E0614 Analysis and Design of Training.................................................... 112
 

E0615 Development and Evaluation of Training ............................................. 113
 

E0616 Training Program Management .................................................... 113
 

E0617 Training Project Management ..................................................... 114
 

E0618 Strategic Issues in Training Management ............................................. 114
 

E0619 Fraud Awareness and Prevention Train-the-Trainer ..................................... 115
 

E0662 Single Point Order Tracking ....................................................... 115
 

E0680 Emergency Management—A Leadership Challenge ..................................... 115
 

E0682 Emergency Management in the 21st Century .......................................... 116
 

E0684 Integrating Science into Emergency Management Policies and Decisions ..................... 116
 

E0686 Exercising Emergency Management Executive Policy and Decision-Making ................... 117
 

E0692 FEMA Disability Integration Advisor ................................................ 117
 

E0695 FEMA Resources Unit Leader ...................................................... 118
 

E0696 FEMA Mission Readiness ......................................................... 118
 

E0697 FEMA Planning Section Chief...................................................... 119
 

E0698 FEMA Planning Support Unit Leader ................................................ 119
 

E0705 Fundamentals of Grants Management ............................................... 120
 
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E0706 Disaster Contracting............................................................. 120
 

E0713 Introduction to FEMA Office of Chief Counsel Field Operations............................ 120
 

E0714 Advanced FEMA Office of Chief Counsel Field Operations ................................ 121
 

E0717 Introductory Alternative Dispute Resolution Advisor Training ............................. 121
 

E0727 Executive Orders 11988 and 11990: Floodplain Management and Wetlands Protection........... 121
 

E0738 Private Sector Basic ............................................................. 122
 

E0739 Intermediate External Affairs ...................................................... 122
 

E0742 Voluntary Agency Liaison: Group Supervisor .......................................... 123
 

E0743 FEMA Telecommunications Specialist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
 

E0744 FEMA Information Technology Specialist............................................. 123
 

E0748 Assistant External Affairs Officer ................................................... 124
 

E0749 External Affairs Report Specialist ................................................... 124
 

E0750 Policies, Procedures and Practice for External Affairs, Part I ............................... 125
 

E0753 Policies, Procedures and Practice for External Affairs—Capstone ........................... 125
 

E0762 External Affairs Operations IV ..................................................... 126
 

E0763 External Affairs Operations III ..................................................... 126
 

E0764 External Affairs Operations II...................................................... 127
 

E0765 External Affairs Operations I ...................................................... 128
 

E0766 External Affairs Resource Support Basic .............................................. 128
 

E0767 External Affairs Officer Training ................................................... 129
 

E0768 FEMA Video Production Basic ..................................................... 129
 

E0769 External Affairs Joint Information Center Basic ........................................ 130
 

E0773 FEMA Information Specialist ...................................................... 131
 

E0780 Basics for FEMA Disaster Safety Officers.............................................. 131
 

E0788 Intergovernmental Affairs—Basic .................................................. 131
 

E0791 Interagency Consultation for Endangered Species....................................... 131
 

E0796 Strategy and Messaging .......................................................... 132
 

E0801 IT Telecom Manager ............................................................ 132
 

E0802 IT Customer Service Manager...................................................... 132
 

E0803 FEMA Disability Integration Advisor Lead ............................................ 133
 

E0815 Joint Field Office Communications ................................................. 133
 

E0823 FEMA Qualification System Coach-Evaluator .......................................... 133
 

E0825 FEMA Incident Action Planning .................................................... 134
 

E0827 Geospatial Information System Managers and Unit Leaders ............................... 134
 

E0836 Applicant Services Program Specialist ............................................... 135
 

E0837 Information Technology Help Desk Specialist ......................................... 135
 

E0841 National Emergency Management Information System–Mitigation Training .................. 135
 

E0845 Introduction to FEMA Disaster Emergency Communications .............................. 136
 

E0880 Disaster Survivor Assistance Specialist ............................................... 136
 

E0900 IEMC/All-Hazards: Preparedness and Response ........................................ 136
 

E0901 IEMC/All-Hazards: Recovery and Mitigation .......................................... 137
 

E0905 IEMC/Hurricane: Preparedness and Response ......................................... 138
 

E0910 IEMC/Earthquake: Preparedness and Response ........................................ 138
 

E0915 IEMC/Homeland Security: Preparedness and Response .................................. 139
 

E0920 IEMC/Hazardous Materials: Preparedness and Response ................................. 139
 

E0922 IEMC/Planned Events............................................................ 139
 
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E0930 IEMC/Community-Specific ....................................................... 140
 

E0947 Emergency Operations Center/Incident Management Team Interface........................ 141
 

E0948 Situational Awareness and Common Operating Picture .................................. 141
 

E0949 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Position-Specific: Communications Unit Leader Train-the-Trainer......... 142
 

E0950 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Incident Commander Course .................................... 142
 

E0951 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Incident Commander Train-the-Trainer............................. 143
 

E0952 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Public Information Officer Course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
 

E0953 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Public Information Officer Train-the-Trainer......................... 144
 

E0954 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Safety Officer Course........................................... 144
 

E0955 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Safety Officer Train-the-Trainer................................... 145
 

E0956 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Liaison Officer Course.......................................... 145
 

E0957 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Liaison Officer Train-the-Trainer.................................. 145
 

E0958 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Operations Section Chief Course .................................. 146
 

E0959 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Operations Section Chief Train-the-Trainer.......................... 146
 

E0960 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Division/Group Supervisor Course ................................ 147
 

E0962 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Planning Section Chief Course ................................... 147
 

E0963 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Planning Section Chief Train-the-Trainer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
 

E0964 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Situation Unit Leader Course..................................... 148
 

E0965 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Resource Unit Leader Course..................................... 148
 

E0967 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Logistics Section Chief Course.................................... 149
 

E0968 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Logistics Section Chief Train-the-Trainer............................ 149
 

E0969 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Communications Unit Leader .................................... 150
 

E0970 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Supply Unit Leader Course ...................................... 150
 

E0971 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Facilities Unit Leader Course ..................................... 151
 

E0973 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Finance/Administration Course................................... 151
 

E0974 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Finance/Administration Train-the-Trainer........................... 152
 

E0975 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Finance/Administration Unit Leader Course ......................... 152
 

E0978 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Position-Specific: Situation Unit Leader Train-the-Trainer ............... 153
 

E0979 Security Orientation............................................................. 153
 

E0980 Security Recertification Training ................................................... 154
 

E0981 Advanced Disaster Safety Officer ................................................... 154
 

E0982 HSPD-12 Orientation ............................................................ 154
 

E0984 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Task Force/Strike Team Leader ................................... 154
 

E0986 Air Support Group Supervisor ..................................................... 155
 

E0987 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Introduction to Air Operations ................................... 155
 

G0108 Community Mass Care and Emergency Assistance ...................................... 156
 

G0131 Exercise Evaluation and Improvement Planning ........................................ 156
 

G0191 Emergency Operations Center/Incident Command System Interface ........................ 157
 

G0194 Advanced Floodplain Management Concepts I ......................................... 157
 

G0194.1 Local Floodplain Manager Roles and Responsibilities .................................... 158
 

G0194.2 National Flood Insurance Program Rules and Regulations in Depth ......................... 159
 

G0194.3 Letters of Map Change ........................................................... 159
 

G0194.4 Preparing for Post-Disaster Responsibilities ........................................... 159
 

G0251 WEM Amateur Radio Resources.................................................... 160
 

G0265 Instructional Delivery Skills....................................................... 160
 

G0270.3 Expedient Flood Training......................................................... 160
 
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G0271 Hazardous Weather and Flooding Preparedness........................................ 161
 

G0272 Warning Coordination........................................................... 161
 

G0277 Residential Coastal Construction ................................................... 162
 

G0279 Retrofitting Flood-Prone Residential Buildings......................................... 162
 

G0282 Advanced Floodplain Management Concepts II ........................................ 163
 

G0282.1 Higher Standards in Floodplain Management.......................................... 164
 

G0282.2 Manufactured Homes and the National Flood Insurance Program .......................... 164
 

G0282.3 National Flood Insurance Program Flood Insurance Principles............................. 164
 

G0282.4 Hydrology and Hydraulics Concepts ................................................ 165
 

G0284 Advanced Floodplain Management Concepts III ........................................ 165
 

G0284.1 Floodway Standards............................................................. 166
 

G0284.2 Disconnects Between the National Flood Insurance Program Regulations and Insurance ......... 166
 

G0284.3 Common Noncompliance Issues ................................................... 167
 

G0284.4 Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps .................................................. 167
 

G0284.5 Substantial Improvement/Substantial Damage ......................................... 167
 

G0288 Local Volunteer and Donations Management .......................................... 167
 

G0289 Public Information Officer Awareness Training ........................................ 168
 

G0290 Basic Public Information Officers Course ............................................. 169
 

G0291 Joint Information System/Center Planning for Tribal, State, and Local Public Information Officers ... 169
 

G0300 ICS-300: Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents ................... 170
 

G0311 Hazardous Materials Contingency Planning ........................................... 170
 

G0318 Mitigation Planning for Local Governments........................................... 170
 

G0358 Evacuation and Re-Entry Planning Course ............................................ 171
 

G0361 Flood Fight Operations........................................................... 171
 

G0364 Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for Schools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
 

G0365 WEM: Partnerships for Creating and Maintaining Spotter Groups .......................... 172
 

G0366 Planning for the Needs of Children in Disasters........................................ 172
 

G0367 Emergency Planning for Campus Executives .......................................... 173
 

G0386 Mass Fatalities Incident Response Course ............................................. 173
 

G0393 Mitigation for Emergency Managers................................................. 174
 

G0400 ICS-400: Advanced Incident Command System for Command and General Staff—


 Complex Incidents............................................................. 174
 

G0402 Incident Command System Overview for Executives and Senior Officials, ICS-402 ............. 175
 

G0427 Community Emergency Response Team Program Manager ............................... 175
 

G0428 Community Emergency Response Team Train-the-Trainer................................ 175
 

G0434.a Earthquake Safety for Schools...................................................... 176
 

G0436 Tremor Troops: A Teacher’s Package for K–6 .......................................... 176
 

G0439 Seismic Sleuths: A Teacher’s Package on Earthquakes 7–12 ................................ 177
 

G0489 Management of Spontaneous Volunteers in Disasters .................................... 177
 

G0548 Continuity of Operations Managers Training Course .................................... 178
 

G0556 Local Damage Assessment ........................................................ 178
 

G0557 Rapid Needs Assessment ......................................................... 178
 

G0775 Emergency Operations Center Management and Operations .............................. 179
 

IS-0001.a Emergency Manager: An Orientation to the Position .................................... 179
 

IS-0003 Radiological Emergency Management ............................................... 180
 

IS-0005.a An Introduction to Hazardous Materials ............................................. 180
 
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IS-0010.a Animals in Disasters: Awareness and Preparedness...................................... 180
 

IS-0011.a Animals in Disasters: Community Planning ........................................... 180
 

IS-0015.b Special Events Contingency Planning for Public Safety Agencies............................ 181
 

IS-0018.15 FEMA Equal Employment Opportunity Employee Course 2015 ............................ 181
 

IS-0019.15 FEMA Equal Employment Opportunity Supervisor Course 2015............................ 181
 

IS-0020.15 Diversity Awareness Course 2015................................................... 182
 

IS-0021.15 Civil Rights and FEMA Disaster Assistance 2015 ........................................ 182
 

IS-0022 Are You Ready? An In-Depth Guide to Citizen Preparedness............................... 182
 

IS-0023 Custodial Officer ............................................................... 183
 

IS-0024 Receiving Officer ............................................................... 183
 

IS-0025 Basic Property Management....................................................... 183
 

IS-0026 Guide to Points of Distribution .................................................... 184
 

IS-0027 Orientation to FEMA Logistics ..................................................... 184
 

IS-0029 Public Information Officer Awareness ............................................... 184
 

IS-0030.a Mitigation eGrants for the Subgrant Applicant ......................................... 184
 

IS-0031.a Mitigation eGrants for the Grant Applicant............................................ 185
 

IS-0032 Mitigation eGrants Internal System ................................................. 185
 

IS-0033.15 FEMA Initial Ethics Orientation 2015 ................................................ 185
 

IS-0035.15 FEMA Safety Orientation 2015 ..................................................... 186
 

IS-0036 Multi-Hazard Planning for Childcare ................................................ 186
 

IS-0037 Managerial Safety and Health...................................................... 187
 

IS-0038.15 Fraud Awareness and Prevention ................................................... 187
 

IS-0042 Social Media in Emergency Management ............................................. 187
 

IS-0055.a Household Hazardous Materials—A Guide for Citizens .................................. 187
 

IS-0056 Hazardous Materials Contingency Planning ........................................... 188
 

IS-0075 Military Resources in Emergency Management ........................................ 188
 

IS-0100.b Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS-100 ................................. 189
 

IS-0100.FDA Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS-100) for Food and Drug Administration ..... 189
 

IS-0100.FWa Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS-100) for Federal Workers................. 189
 

IS-0100.HCb Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS-100) for Healthcare/Hospitals ............. 190
 

IS-0100.HE Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS-100) for Higher Education ................ 190
 

IS-0100.LEb Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS-100) for Law Enforcement................ 190
 

IS-0100.PWb Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS-100) for Public Works ................... 191
 

IS-0100.SCa Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS-100) for Schools ....................... 191
 

IS-0101.c Preparing for Federal Disaster Operations: FEMA....................................... 191
 

IS-0102.c Preparing for Federal Disaster Operations: FEMA Response Partners ........................ 192
 

IS-0106.15 Workplace Violence Awareness Training 2015 ......................................... 192
 

IS-0111.a Livestock in Disasters............................................................ 192
 

IS-0120.a An Introduction to Exercises ...................................................... 192
 

IS-0130 Exercise Evaluation and Improvement Planning ........................................ 193
 

IS-0144 Telecommunicators Emergency Response Taskforce Basic Course........................... 193
 

IS-0156 Building Design for Homeland Security for Continuity of Operations ....................... 193
 

IS-0158 Hazard Mitigation Insurance in Disaster Operations..................................... 194
 

IS-0159 Hazard Mitigation Management Support in Disaster Operations............................ 194
 

IS-0160 Hazard Mitigation Community Education and Outreach in Disaster Operations................ 194
 

IS-0161 Hazard Mitigation Planning in Disaster Operations ..................................... 195
 
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IS-0163 Hazard Mitigation Grants in Disaster Operations ....................................... 195
 

IS-0164 Hazard Mitigation Hazards and Performance Analysis in Disaster Operations ................. 196
 

IS-0200.b Incident Command System for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents .................. 196
 

IS-0200.HCa Applying the Incident Command System to Healthcare Organizations ....................... 196
 

IS-0201 Forms Used for the Development of the Incident Action Plan.............................. 197
 

IS-0207 Overview of the FEMA Qualification System and Qualification Review Boards ................ 197
 

IS-0208.a State Disaster Management........................................................ 197
 

IS-0212.a Introduction to Unified Hazard Mitigation Assistance ................................... 198
 

IS-0230.d Fundamentals of Emergency Management ............................................ 198
 

IS-0235.c Emergency Planning ............................................................ 198
 

IS-0240.b Leadership and Influence ......................................................... 199
 

IS-0241.b Decision-Making and Problem-Solving .............................................. 199
 

IS-0242.b Effective Communication......................................................... 199
 

IS-0244.b Developing and Managing Volunteers ...............................................200
 

IS-0245.a Introduction to the Defense Priorities and Allocations System .............................200
 

IS-0246.15 Implementing the Defense Priorities and Allocations System 2015 ..........................200
 

IS-0247.a Integrated Public Alert and Warning System .......................................... 201
 

IS-0248 Integrated Public Alert and Warning System for the American Public........................ 201
 

IS-0250.a Emergency Support Function #15 (ESF #15)—External Affairs: A New Approach to


 Emergency Communication and Information Distribution............................... 201
 

IS-0251 Integrated Public Alert and Warning System for Alerting Authorities ........................ 202
 

IS-0253.a Overview of FEMA’s Environmental and Historic Preservation Review....................... 202
 

IS-0265 Basic Instructional Skills. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
 

IS-0271.a Anticipating Hazardous Weather and Community Risk, 2nd Edition ......................... 203
 

IS-0276 Benefit-Cost Analysis Fundamentals................................................. 203
 

IS-0279 Engineering Principles and Practices for Retrofitting Flood-Prone Residential Structures .........204
 

IS-0280 Engineering Principles and Practices for Retrofitting Flood-Prone Residential Structures,


 FEMA Publication 259, 3rd Edition .................................................204
 

IS-0284 Using the Substantial Damage Estimator 2.0 Tool.......................................204
 

IS-0288 The Role of Voluntary Organizations in Emergency Management .......................... 205
 

IS-0293 Mission Assignment Overview..................................................... 205
 

IS-0301 Radiological Emergency Response .................................................. 206
 

IS-0302 Modular Emergency Radiological Response Transportation Training ........................ 206
 

IS-0303 Radiological Accident Assessment Concepts ........................................... 206
 

IS-0315 Community Emergency Response Team Supplemental Training: The Incident Command System .... 207
 

IS-0317 Introduction to Community Emergency Response Team ................................. 207
 

IS-0319 Tornado Mitigation Basics for Mitigation Staff ......................................... 207
 

IS-0320 Wildfire Mitigation Basics for Mitigation Staff ......................................... 207
 

IS-0321 Hurricane Mitigation Basics for Mitigation Staff........................................ 208
 

IS-0322 Flood Mitigation Basics for Mitigation Staff ........................................... 208
 

IS-0323 Earthquake Mitigation Basics for Mitigation Staff ....................................... 208
 

IS-0324.a Community Hurricane Preparedness ................................................ 208
 

IS-0325 Earthquake Basics: Science, Risk, and Mitigation ....................................... 209
 

IS-0326 Community Tsunami Preparedness ................................................. 209
 

IS-0328 Plan Review for Local Mitigation Plans............................................... 209
 

IS-0331 Introduction to Radiological Emergency Preparedness Exercise Evaluation.................... 210
 
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IS-0340 Hazardous Materials Prevention.................................................... 210
 

IS-0346 An Orientation to Hazardous Materials for Medical Personnel ............................. 210
 

IS-0360 Preparing for Mass Casualty Incidents: A Guide for Schools, Higher Education, and 


Houses of Worship ............................................................ 210
 

IS-0362.a Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for Schools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
 

IS-0366.a Planning for the Needs of Children in Disasters........................................ 211
 

IS-0368 Including People with Disabilities and Others with Access and Functional Needs in 


 Disaster Operations ............................................................ 212
 

IS-0386.a Introduction to Residential Coastal Construction ....................................... 212
 

IS-0390 Hazard Mitigation in Disaster Operations............................................. 213
 

IS-0393.a Introduction to Hazard Mitigation .................................................. 213
 

IS-0394.a Protecting Your Home or Small Business from Disaster .................................. 213
 

IS-0395 FEMA Risk Assessment Database ................................................... 214
 

IS-0403 Introduction to Individual Assistance ................................................ 214
 

IS-0405 Overview of Mass Care/Emergency Assistance......................................... 214
 

IS-0450 Emergency Preparedness for Federal Employees........................................ 215
 

IS-0450.NC Emergency Preparedness for Federal Employees in the National Capital Region ................ 215
 

IS-0453 Introduction to Homeland Security Planning.......................................... 215
 

IS-0454 Fundamentals of Risk Management ................................................. 216
 

IS-0520 Introduction to Continuity of Operations Planning for Pandemic Influenzas .................. 216
 

IS-0522 Exercising Continuity Plans for Pandemics............................................ 216
 

IS-0523 Resilient Accord—Exercising Continuity Plans for Cyber Incidents ......................... 217
 

IS-0524 Continuity of Operations Planner’s Workshop ......................................... 217
 

IS-0525 Guardian Accord Workshop....................................................... 218
 

IS-0526 Mission Essential Functions Workshop............................................... 218
 

IS-0546.a Continuity of Operations Awareness ................................................ 218
 

IS-0547.a Introduction to Continuity of Operations............................................. 219
 

IS-0548 Continuity of Operations Program Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
 

IS-0551 Continuity of Operations Devolution Planning......................................... 219
 

IS-0554 Emergency Planning for Public Works ............................................... 219
 

IS-0556 Damage Assessment for Public Works ............................................... 220
 

IS-0558 Public Works and Disaster Recovery................................................. 220
 

IS-0559 Local Damage Assessment ........................................................ 220
 

IS-0613 Technical Writing .............................................................. 221
 

IS-0619 Research in Training and Education ................................................. 221
 

IS-0632.a Introduction to Debris Operations .................................................. 221
 

IS-0634 Introduction to FEMA’s Public Assistance Program...................................... 221
 

IS-0650.a Building Partnerships with Tribal Governments........................................ 221
 

IS-0660 Introduction to Public-Private Partnerships ........................................... 222
 

IS-0662 Improving Preparedness and Resilience through Public-Private Partnerships .................. 222
 

IS-0700.a National Incident Management System, An Introduction ................................. 222
 

IS-0701.a National Incident Management System Multi-Agency Coordination System Course ............. 222
 

IS-0702.a National Incident Management System Public Information Systems ......................... 223
 

IS-0703.a National Incident Management System Resource Management............................. 223
 

IS-0706 National Incident Management System Intrastate Mutual Aid—An Introduction ............... 223
 

IS-0720 An Introduction to the National Emergency Technology Guard ............................ 224
 
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IS-0775 Emergency Operations Center Management and Operations .............................. 224
 

IS-0794 External Affairs Program Liaison Function............................................ 225
 

IS-0800.b National Response Framework, An Introduction ....................................... 225
 

IS-0801 Emergency Support Function (ESF) #1—Transportation ................................. 225
 

IS-0802 Emergency Support Function (ESF) #2—Communications ............................... 225
 

IS-0803 Emergency Support Function (ESF) #3—Public Works and Engineering ..................... 226
 

IS-0804 Emergency Support Function (ESF) #4—Firefighting ................................... 226
 

IS-0806 Emergency Support Function (ESF) #6—Mass Care, Emergency Assistance, Housing, 


and Human Services ........................................................... 226
 

IS-0807 Emergency Support Function (ESF) #7—Logistics Management and Resource Support Annex..... 227
 

IS-0808 Emergency Support Function (ESF) #8—Public Health and Medical Services ................. 227
 

IS-0809 Emergency Support Function (ESF) #9—Search and Rescue .............................. 227
 

IS-0810 Emergency Support Function (ESF) #10—Oil and Hazardous Materials Resources Annex ........ 228
 

IS-0811 Emergency Support Function (ESF) #11—Agriculture and Natural Resources Annex ............ 228
 

IS-0812 Emergency Support Function (ESF) #12—Energy ...................................... 228
 

IS-0813 Emergency Support Function (ESF) #13—Public Safety and Security Annex .................. 228
 

IS-0820 Introduction to National Response Framework Support Annexes ........................... 229
 

IS-0821.a Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources Support Annex................................. 229
 

IS-0822 Fundamentals of Management and Support Coordination of Federal Disaster Operations......... 229
 

IS-0830 Introduction to National Response Framework Incident Annexes...........................230
 

IS-0836 Nuclear/Radiological Incident Annex. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .230
 

IS-0860.b The National Infrastructure Protection Plan, An Introduction .............................230
 

IS-0870.a Dams Sector: Crisis Management ................................................... 231
 

IS-0871.a Dams Sector: Security Awareness ................................................... 231
 

IS-0872.a Dams Sector: Protective Measures .................................................. 232
 

IS-0890.a Introduction to the Interagency Security Committee .................................... 232
 

IS-0891 Facility Security Level Determinations for Federal Facilities ............................... 232
 

IS-0892 Physical Security Criteria for Federal Facilities ......................................... 233
 

IS-0893 Facility Security Committees ...................................................... 233
 

IS-0901 Section 508 Awareness Course ..................................................... 233
 

IS-0906 Workplace Security Awareness..................................................... 233
 

IS-0907 Active Shooter: What You Can Do ..................................................234
 

IS-0908 Emergency Management for Senior Officials ..........................................234
 

IS-0909 Community Preparedness: Implementing Simple Activities for Everyone .....................234
 

IS-0910.a Emergency Management Preparedness Fundamentals ................................... 235
 

IS-0912 Retail Security Awareness: Understanding the Hidden Hazards ............................ 235
 

IS-0913.a Critical Infrastructure Protection: Achieving Results through Partnership and Collaboration ...... 235
 

IS-0914 Surveillance Awareness: What You Can Do ........................................... 235
 

IS-0915 Protecting Critical Infrastructure Against Insider Threats ................................. 236
 

IS-0916 Critical Infrastructure Security: Theft and Diversion–What You Can Do...................... 236
 

IS-0921.a Implementing Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience and Critical Infrastructure


 Security and Resilience Toolkit.................................................... 236
 

IS-0922 Applications of Geospatial Information Systems for Emergency Management.................. 236
 

IS-0923 Performance Management–Goal Writing ............................................. 237
 

IS-0930 Emergency Responder Health Monitoring and Surveillance: A Guide for Key Decision Makers .... 237
 

IS-1900 National Disaster Medical System Federal Coordinating Center Operations Course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
 
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IS-2000 National Preparedness System: Overview............................................. 238
 

IS-2001 Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment................................... 238
 

K0276 Benefit-Cost Analysis: Entry Level .................................................. 238
 

K0726 Financial Management Concepts for Disaster Operations ................................. 239
 

L0142 Writing Skills Workshop for FEMA Staff ............................................. 240
 

L0146 Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program Training Course ....................... 240
 

L/B0299 Risk MAP Process and Tools....................................................... 240
 

L0310 Hurricane Readiness for Inland Communities ......................................... 240
 

L0311 Hurricane Readiness for Coastal Communities......................................... 241
 

L0320 Hurricane Preparedness for Decision-Makers—State Specific .............................. 241
 

L0324 Hurricane Preparedness for Decision-Makers.......................................... 242
 

L0363 Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for Higher Education ................................. 242
 

L0463 FEMA Incident Workforce Academy—Surge Capacity Force Surge Specialist Training ........... 243
 

L0552 Continuity of Operations for Tribal Governments ...................................... 243
 

L0583 Emergency Management Overview for Tribal Leaders ...................................244
 

L0660 Federal Staging Area Operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .244
 

L0663 Managing Logistics Fiscal Responsibilities ............................................ 245
 

L0820 Fundamentals of Incident Support .................................................. 245
 

L0945 State IEMC National Response Framework ............................................ 245
 

S0674 Basic Interagency Logistics........................................................ 246
 

V0001 Virtual Tabletop Exercise—Earthquake............................................... 247
 

V0002 Virtual Tabletop Exercise—Winter Storm............................................. 247
 

V0003 Virtual Tabletop Exercise—Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and 


Explosives (CBRNE)–Explosive.................................................... 247
 

V0004 Virtual Tabletop Exercise—Highway Hazmat .......................................... 247
 

V0005 Virtual Tabletop Exercise—Tornado ................................................. 248
 

V0006 Virtual Tabletop Exercise—Wildland Fire............................................. 248
 

V0007 Virtual Tabletop Exercise—Flood ................................................... 248
 

V0008 Virtual Tabletop Exercise—Rail Hazmat.............................................. 249
 

V0009 Virtual Tabletop Exercise—Hurricane ............................................... 249
 

V0010 Virtual Tabletop Exercise—Mass Casualty ............................................ 249
 

V0011 Virtual Tabletop Exercise—Fixed Site Hazmat ......................................... 249
 

V0012 Virtual Tabletop Exercise—Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and 


Explosives (CBRNE)–Bio ........................................................ 250
 

V0013 Virtual Tabletop Exercise—Continuity of Operations Focus............................... 250
 

V0014 Virtual Tabletop Exercise—Prison Riot Focus.......................................... 250
 

V0015 Virtual Tabletop Exercise—Cyber Focus.............................................. 251
 

V0016 Virtual Tabletop Exercise—Aircraft Crash Focus........................................ 251
 

V0017 Virtual Tabletop Exercise—Stadium/Arena Scenario Focus................................ 251
 

V0018 Virtual Tabletop Exercise—School Hostage Focus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
 

V0019 Virtual Tabletop Exercise—Radiological Dispersal Device (RDD) Focus ...................... 252
 

V0020 Virtual Tabletop Exercise—High-Rise Fire Focus ....................................... 252
 

V0021 Virtual Tabletop Exercise—Public Health Winter Storm Focus............................. 252
 

V0022 Virtual Tabletop Exercise—Public Health Chemical Focus ................................ 252
 

V0023 Virtual Tabletop Exercise—Public Health Pandemic Flu Focus ............................. 253
 

V0024 Virtual Tabletop Exercise—Public Health Radiological Dispersal Device (RDD) Focus ........... 253
 
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17. CHECK ONE BOX IN EACH COLUMN THAT BEST DESCRIBES YOUR PRESENT PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY AND TYPE OF EXPERIENCE AS IT RELATES TO THE COURSE FOR 

WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING. ALSO ENTER THE NUMBER OF YEARS OF EXPERIENCE. 

17a. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY 17b. TYPE OF EXPERIENCE 

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20. RACE (Please check all that apply) 20a. Ethnicity 

19. GENDER 

SECTION I - GENERAL INFORMATION 1. U.S. Citizen If No, City and Country of Birth: 

5. WORK PHONE NO. ( ) 

6. HOME PHONE NO. ( ) 

7. FAX NO. ( ) 

8. E-MAIL ADDRESS: 

9a. ENTER COURSE CODE AND TITLE: (If you wish to apply for more than one course,

please attach a sheet of paper to this application) 

9b. COURSE LOCATION 9c. DATES REQUESTED (Please give three choices) 

10. COMPLETE THE ITEMS BELOW REGARDING THE PREREQUISITES OF THE COURSE FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING 

INSTITUTION DEGREE/CERTIFICATE DATE EARNED COURSE/FIELD OF STUDY

 11. DO YOU HAVE ANY DISABILITIES (Including special allergies or medical disabilities) WHICH WOULD REQUIRE SPECIAL ASSISTANCE DURING YOUR ATTENDANCE IN TRAINING? 

(If yes, describe & indicate any special assistance required on a separate sheet) 

SECTION II - EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION AND AUTHORIZATION 

12b. NFIRS # 

(NFA STUDENTS ONLY) 

13. CURRENT POSITION AND NUMBER OF YEARS IN 

POSITION 

14 a. JURISDICTION 

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 14. CHECK THE BOX(ES) BELOW THAT BEST DESCRIBE YOUR ORGANIZATION 

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15. CURRENT STATUS 

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16. Briefly describe your activities/responsibilities as they relate to the course for which you are applying and identify how you will use the information obtained from the course. Attach an organizational chart for the organization being represented and indicate your position. If you need more space, please attach a sheet to this application. 

17c. NUMBER OF YEARS OF EXPERIENCE 

17d. SIZE OF DEPARTMENT 

18. DATE OF BIRTH 

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17e. BUSINESS TYPE 

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YES NO 

YES NO 

Male Female 

STATEWIDE 

COUNTY GOVERNMENT 

CITY/TOWN/VILLAGE 

SPECIAL DISTRICT/TOWNSHIP 

FEDERAL/MILITARY (non-DHS) 

INDUSTRY/BUSINESS 

FOREIGN 

DHS/FEMA 

TRIBAL NATION 

ALL CAREER 

ALL VOLUNTEER 

COMBINATION 

PAID FULL TIME 

PAID PART TIME 

VOLUNTEER 

DISASTER RESERVIST 

MANAGEMENT 

TRAINING/EDUCATION 

SCIENTIFIC/ENGINEERING 

INVESTIGATION 

FIRE PREVENTION 

FIRE SUPPRESSION 

PROGRAM/ACTIVITY 

HEALTH 

PUBLIC WORKS 

DISASTER RESPONSE/RECOVERY 

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE 

HAZARD MITIGATION 

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS 

OTHER (Specify) 

INCIDENT COMMAND 

ADMINISTRATION/STAFF SUPPORT 

SUPERVISION 

BUDGET/PLANNING 

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT/DELIVERY 

COORDINATION/LIAISON 

PUBLIC EDUCATION 

CODE DEVELOPMENT 

CODE ENFORCEMENT/INSPECTION 

SUPPORT SERVICES 

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT 

ARSON 

LAW ENFORCEMENT 

DESIGN AND PLANNING 

OTHER (Specify) 

GOVERNMENT 

EDUCATION 

FIRE SERVICE 

LAW ENFORCEMENT 

VOLUNTEER AGENCY 

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 

HEALTH CARE 

PUBLIC WORKS 

HISPANIC or 

LATINO 

NOT HISPANIC 

or LATINO 

AMERICAN INDIAN or 

ALASKAN NATIVE ASIAN BLACK or AFRICAN AMERICAN 

NATIVE HAWAIIAN or 

PACIFIC ISLANDER WHITE 

PERMANENT 

RESIDENT 

2. NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial, Suffix) 

12a. NAME AND COMPLETE ADDRESS OF ORGANIZATION BEING REPRESENTED 

3. STUDENT IDENTIFICATION (SID) NUMBER 

4. HOME MAILING ADDRESS (Street, avenue, road no, P.O. box/city or town, state, and

zip code) 

FEMA Form 119-25-1, (2/12) PREVIOUS EDITION FF75-5 OBSOLETE 
Emergency Management Institute • 2014-2015 • Catalog of Courses

Federal emergency management agency 318

GENERAL ADMISSIONS 

APPLICATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SECTION III - ENDORSEMENT AND CERTIFICATION 

21a. I certify that the information recorded on this application is correct. Falsification of information will result in denial of a course certificate and stipend (18 U.S.C. 1001). 

21b. I hereby authorize the release of any and all information concerning my enrollment in this course to the chief officer in charge, or designee, of my organization. All requests for information shall be in writing from said chief or designee. 

21c. Further, I understand that the National Emergency Training Center (NETC), the Mt. Weather Emergency Operations Center (MWEOC), and the Noble Training Facility (NTF) are not authorized to provide medical or health insurance for students. I maintain appropriate insurance on an individual basis. 

21d. I agree to abide by the rules, policies, and regulations of NETC, MWEOC, and NTF. Failure to do so will result in denial of the student stipend, expulsion from the course, and possible barring from future National Fire Academy (NFA) and Emergency Management Institute (EMI) courses. 

SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT DATE 

22. APPROVAL BY THE HEAD OF THE SPONSORING ORGANIZATION 

"By signing this application, I certify that my organization does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, race, color, religious belief, national origin, economic status, or disability in providing educational opportunities for its employees." 

22a. SIGNATURE 22b. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE 

23. ADDITIONAL ENDORSEMENTS FOR APPLICATION TO THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE: 

23a. SIGNATURE AND DATE (State Office) 23b. SIGNATURE AND DATE (FEMA Regional Office) 

24a. FOR NFA REGIONAL DELIVERY COURSES AND COURSES 

DELIVERED AT EMMITSBURG, MD. SUBMIT APPLICATION TO: 

NATIONAL EMERGENCY TRAINING CENTER 

OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS, BLDG. I-216

16825 SOUTH SETON AVENUE 

EMMITSBURG, MD. 21727 

24b. FOR EMI COURSES DELIVERED AT NETC, MWEOC, OR NTF

SUBMIT APPLICATION THROUGH THE APPROPRIATE STATE 

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR OR FEMA REGIONAL 

TRAINING MANAGER TO NETC. 

24c. FOR FIELD PROGRAM COURSES, SUBMIT APPLICATION TO

APPROPRIATE SPONSOR. 

25. DISPOSITION 

ACCEPTED REJECTED 

SIGNATURE OF REVIEWER DATE 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT 

NFA and EMI are Equal Opportunity institutions. They do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, race, color, religious belief, national origin, or disability in their admissions and student-related procedures. Both schools make every effort to ensure equitable representation of minorities and women in their student bodies. Qualified 

minority and women candidates are encouraged to apply for all courses. 

PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT 

GENERAL - This information is provided pursuant to Public Law 93-579 (Privacy Act of 1974), Title 5 United States Code (U.S.C.) Section 552a, for individuals applying for admission to NFA or EMI. 

AUTHORITY - Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974, as amended, Title 15 U.S.C., Sections 2201 et. seq.; Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, as amended, Title 42 U.S.C., Sections 5121 et. seq.; Title 44 U.S.C., Section 3101; Executive Orders 12127, 12148, and 9397; Title VI of the Civil Rights Act 

of 1964; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. 

PURPOSES - To determine eligibility for participation in NFA and EMI courses. Information such as age, gender, and ancestral heritage are used for statistical purposes only. 

USES - Information may be released to: 1) FEMA staff to analyze application and enrollment patterns for specific courses, and to respond to student inquiries; 2) a physician to provide medical assistance to students who become ill or are injured during courses; 3) Members of the Board of Visitors for the purpose of evaluating programmatic 

statistics; 4) sponsoring States, local officials, or State agencies to update/evaluate statistics of NFA and EMI participants; 5) Members of Congress seeking first party 

information; and 6) Agency training program contractors and computer centers performing administrative functions. 

EFFECTS OF NONDISCLOSURE - Personal information is provided on a voluntary basis. Failure to provide information on this form, however, may result in a delay in processing your application and/or certifying completion of the course. 

PAPERWORK BURDEN DISCLOSURE NOTICE 

Public reporting burden for this form is estimated to average 9 minutes per response. The burden estimate includes the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing 

data sources, gathering and maintaining the needed data, and completing, reviewing, and submitting the form. You are not required to respond to this collection of 

information unless it displays a valid OMB control number. Send comments regarding the accuracy of the burden estimate and any suggestions for reducing the burden to: 

Information Collections Management, Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street, SW, Washington, DC, 20472, Paperwork 

Reduction Project (1660-0100). NOTE: Do not send your completed form to this address. 
human dIgnIty statement 

The uniqueness of all individuals attending DHS-conducted or sponsored training is recognized, 

as well as their diversity, which can be a resource that enriches the learning environment 

through sharing of differing perspectives. An equal learning opportunity is provided to all 

course participants. This is supported by: 

• ensuring equal opportunity to all participants, employees, and contractors; 

• prohibiting all discrimination and harassment; 

• supporting affirmative employment policies and practices on behalf of minorities, women, and persons 

with disabilities; 

• encouraging participants, staff, and contractors to communicate and behave in a manner which is 

sensitive to, and acknowledges the viewpoints of others; 

• regarding diversity as a resource that enriches the learning environment through the sharing of differing 

perspectives, experiences, and ideas; 

• removing barriers to teamwork through collaboration, problem-solving, and the constructive resolution 

of conflicts; and 

• continuing to identify and eliminate barriers to training, employment, and advancement of minorities, 

women, and persons with disabilities. 

Participants, instructors, and staff are expected to treat each other with respect at all times. 

Inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated and may result in removal from campus. 


Emergency Management Institute

16825 S. Seton Ave.,

Emmitsburg, MD 21727

www.training.fema.gov