These monies are to be used in support of planning, training and exercising initiatives, as well as the acquisition and distribution of response equipment for jurisdictional entities throughout the state. The personnel assigned to this program are also directly responsible for the administrative oversight of the state's search and rescue initiative. Specifically, unit personnel manage equipment acquisition, inventory and maintenance for Task Force resources. The Field Training Unit is responsible for conducting training in emergency management courses for state, county, municipal, and private sector individuals who have emergency management responsibilities or responsibilities in related fields. These training programs are designed to assist the public and private sector in their ability to mitigate, plan for, respond to, and recover from the effects of natural and technological events.
All training is consistent with training initiatives on the federal level.
The Unit offers a variety of interrelated courses designed specifically to improve the professional, managerial and technical skills of people involved in the field of Emergency Management. These state of the art training programs are designed to achieve a comprehensive and integrated emergency management system which addresses all hazards at the local, county and state levels. Nearly 30 different courses are presented in the adult learning format by teams of the most capable instructors available. The contributions of the instructors, combined with the interaction of the student body, will develop each student's emergency management skills and help them excel in service to their communities. Unit develops radiological emergency response plans and procedures for protecting the population in the areas located within ten miles of the nuclear power plants located in New Jersey.