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	Tactical Planning for WMD Incidents - MGT321 In this course, participants receive an overview of emergency response to a weapons of mass destruction (WMD) event and are instructed how to obtain and integrate WMD incident-related intelligence into a tactical operations plan. Building on this foundation, participants are provided information allowing them to demonstrate the mission planning processes. As the course progresses, they use this knowledge to develop tactical warning orders, operations orders, and supplemental orders necessary to ensure a successful WMD incident response. A central component of this course is the practical exercises that are woven throughout several of the instructional modules-participants engage in warning order, emergency assault planning, and tactical command practical exercises. Prerequisites: Must be sworn members of a Federal, State, county/parish, or municipal law enforcement agency acting as tactical commanders, as well as their deputies, tactical supervisors, or tactical team leaders; or law enforcement, fire, or hazardous materials (HazMat) commanders, managers, supervisors, and planners. Completion of a WMD awareness-level training course. Completion of a training program in basic tactical operations. Government-issued identification card.

	A Prepared Jurisdiction: Integrated Response to a WMD Incident - PER219 This course is a problem-based course for small- to medium-sized jurisdictions. The course provides an opportunity for the jurisdiction and its participants to develop and/or refine strategies for responding to incidents in which suspected WMD devices may be in transit via rail, truck, barge, or inter-modal cargo container. The course includes related training intended to provide realistic scenarios that will provide the foundation for the learning activities. This course affords opportunities for the jurisdication's participants to train using a facilitated-discussion process supported by scenario-driven field training. Finally, the jurisdiction can use this training course as a self-assessment process for its decision-making capabilities, as well as its WMD-terrorist response preparedness. Prerequisites: This course is delivered at the jurisdictional level. Attendees of this course must have received response training commensurate with their level of participation (i.e., Awareness, Performance, Management, and Planning levels). This course is intended to engage an entire jurisdiction and requires the participation of 1) Officials with the direct authority to create policy, commit resources, and make decisions concerning life safety and risk management, and 2) response teams responsible for handling an incident. The jurisdiction applying for the course must satisfy established requirements (logistical, participant, and educational) prior to scheduling the course.

	Advanced Crisis Communications Strategies for Public Safety Communications Supervisors - MGT386 This 7.5 hour instructor-led course will provide public safety communications supervisors/managers with the crisis communications skills needed to effectively respond to media and public inquiries regarding 911 center operations, as well as to communicate effectively within their chain of command during emergency situations. PREREQUISITES: Completion of the online AWR-212-W Crisis Communications Strategies for Public Safety Communications, Supervisors, Web-based http://cms.bsu.edu/Academics/CentersandInstitutes/ACCT/Registration.aspx and the online IS702.a, National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) Public Information Systems http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/is702a.asp.

	Advanced Critical Infrastructure Protection - MGT414 The purpose of this management level course is to extend the knowledge, skills, and abilities developed in the awareness level course (AWR213) and to formulate considerations for the resiliency of jurisdictional assets leveraging cross-sector partnerships. These considerations as part of a resiliency action plan will enhance the whole community's ability to manage the risk associated with critical infrastructure protection efforts. The course will implement the National Preparedness Goal by facilitating the development of Resiliency Action Plans, involving all jurisdictional critical infrastructure partners. This will increase infrastructure owner/operator participation in jurisdictional planning, organizing, equipping, training, and exercising critical infrastructure protection efforts. AUDIENCE: This management level course is intended for critical infrastructure owners/operators and managers, State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Government senior officials and managers. PREREQUISITES: None, recommend that students take AWR213 prior to the class.

	Advanced Forensic Investigations for Hazardous Environments - PER228 The Advanced Forensic Investigations for Hazardous Environments course is a five day course that provides participants with the essential skills to investigate a hazardous environment crime scene for the identification, documentation, presumptive forensic testing, collection, packaging, preservation, decontamination, and transportation to the laboratory for analysis of hazardous environment forensic evidence. The course will address these areas by following the FBI 12-step crime scene management process as applied to an event of high consequence. This will enable participants to properly collect evidence that may be used in a criminal prosecution. Finally, this course is intended to enhance the participant's skills needed to provide expert testimony for the successful prosecution of a criminal hazardous environment. PREREQUISITES: Has successfully completed an institutionally delivered, weapons of mass destruction (WMD) Awareness-level training course or higher.

	Advanced Incident Command System - ICS400 ICS-400 is specific to personnel who will be serving in the following positions: command or general staff in an ICS organization, select department heads with multi-agency coordination system responsibilities, area commanders, emergency managers and multi-agency coordination system/emergency operations center managers. The target audience for ICS-400 is all emergency responders including fire, EMS, emergency management, law enforcement, public health and public works. Prerequisites are ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-300, ICS-700 and ICS-800.

	Advanced Incident Command System (ICS), Command and General Staff-Complex Incidents (ICS400) - L400 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 ICS 100 through ICS 300 courses. The target audience for this course is senior personnel who are expected to perform in a management capacity in an Area Command or Multi-Agency Coordination Entity. Prerequisites: ICS 100, ICS 200, ICS 300 and IS 700 and IS 800.

	Advanced WMD Tactical Operations - PER227 This course provides tactical commanders, tactical operators, and support personnel with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to command, plan, equip, train, and exercise tactical teams for implementing safe and effective response to chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNE) incidents. Participants, as members of integrated tactical teams, implement these attributes during simulated weapons of mass destruction (WMD) events. Participants develop competency in developing tactics for responding to WMD incidents and tactical alternatives for neutralizing WMD incidents. Participants conduct plan rehearsals and implement tactical plans in realistic scenario-based field exercises. Prerequisites: Must be commanders, managers, supervisors, or team leaders/planners who are sworn members of a Federal, State, county/parish, or municipal law enforcement agency, or emergency management, fire, medical, or hazardous materials personnel currently assigned to and functioning as members of a fully operational law enforcement tactical team and/or providing support for tactical operations. Completion of the LSU NCBRT WMD Tactical Commanders (MGT321) course or the LSU NCBRT WMD Tactical Operations (PER221) course. Government-issued identification card. Knowledge of the National Incident Management System (IS-700), WMD awareness-level training, or CoBRA system training (recommended).

	Agri-Terrorism Biosecurity Workshop - MO107 This is a one hour session targeted for livestrock and poultry producers; this is a workshop where a trainer will work with the participants to understand teh fundamental concepts of biosecurity plans and begin the process of developing a producer-specific plan.

	Agri-Terrorism Producer Planning Session - MO106 The Agri-Terrorism Producer Planning Session is a two-hour session targeted at livestock and poultry producers, as well as, county residents in general. The session is focused on animal agriculture emergencies, particularly foreign animal diseases, and how producers are involved. The session includes a meal. The session starts with an overview of Missouri agriculture and its interconnectivity to the state and national economy. The session then begins to review what a foreign animal disease response will look like at the local and state level. County plans for a response are then reviewed with an emphasis on local roles and producer responsibilities. The final section addresses biosecurity and how producers can protect their flocks or herds. The goals of this session are to make producers aware of state and local plans for response and to provide them with an understanding of how important they are to the disease surveillance program and how to report unusual sicknesses.

	Air Monitoring for Emergency Response - MO104 This 2-day course instructs participants in the practices and procedures for monitoring airborne hazardous materials. It is designed for personnel who evaluate releases of airborne hazardous materials. Evaluation of worker exposure to these releases is emphasized. Topics that are discussed include air monitoring programs, techniques and equipment; instrument calibration and limitations; exposure guidelines; air dispersion modeling; and health and safety considerations. The course will include operating procedures for specific air monitoring equipment, as well as strategies for air monitoring at releases of hazardous chemicals. Instructional methods include a combination of lectures, group discussions, problem-solving sessions, and laboratory and field drills with hands-on use of instruments. After completing the course, participants will be able to: 1. Properly use the following types of air monitoring equipment: Combustible gas indicators; Oxygen monitors; Detector tubes; Toxic gas monitors; Photoionization detectors; flame ionization detectors. 2. Identify the operational parameters, limitations, and data interpretation requirements for the instruments listed above, plus chemical warfare agent detectors and certain field analytical technologies. 3. Identify the factors to be considered in the development of air monitoring plans. 4. Discuss the use ot air monitoring data for the establishment of personnel and operations health and safety requirements.

	Animal Disease Response Training (ADRT) - AWR206 This course focuses on best practices and safety issues associated with an agriculture emergency. Participants will learn the importance of preparing for a potential outbreak and be trained on the concepts of: biosecurity and quarantine; Personal protective equipment; Euthanasia and disposal; Cleaning and disinfection. Animal Disease Response Training (ADRT) provides the information needed to minimize the affects of this tragedy on your community. Responders to whom this course is targeted includes, but is not limited to: Agriculture producers and workers; Law enforcement; Firefighters; Veterinarian and animal health care providers; Emergency medical services personnel; Emergency management public health officials; Public works personnel; Elected officials. PREREQUISITE: completion of IS100.

	Annual Volunteer Symposium - CCP01 Topics for the Symposium will include: Citizen Corps Program grant changes; Infections and myths surrounding mass fatality events; Mass sheltering overview; Mental health overview of the Joplin response; Psychological first aid; Volunteer management skills; Volunteering in mass fatality events; Volunteers and social media. The symposium will conclude with a tabletop exercise.

	Basic Public Information Officers Course (APS Elective Course) - G290 This 2 1/2-day course is intended for the new or less experienced Public Information Officer (PIO), or for those whose emergency management responsibilities include public information and/or interaction with the media. Its emphasis is on the basic skills and knowledge needed for emergency management public information activities. Topics include the role of the PIO in emergency management, conducting awareness campaigns, news release writing, public speaking, and media interviews. This course is one of the Advanced Professional Series (APS) Elective courses. For more information on the APS please go to http://training.fema.gov/emiweb/APS

	Bioterrorism: Mass Prophylaxis Preparedness and Planning - MGT319 This course is a guide for local health officials and their partners in the local public health system to coordinate plans to provide mass distribution of pharmaceuticals for the jurisdiction as they relate to the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) Program. The purpose of this course is to enhance a jurisdiction's preparedness and emergency response efforts by developing (or revising) a plan addressing an all-hazards approach towards mass prophylaxis. The course is delivered by two public health professionals and consists of a combination of lectures, small group activities and an exercise. The first day of training focuses on the community plan and how to achieve CDC's 48-hour standard for mass prophylaxis. The second day of training focuses on Point of Dispensation site preparedness. The course material is applicable to pandemic influenza, bioterrorism and epidemic preparedness. Participants also receive a mass prophylaxis planning "tool box".

	CAMEO 40 Hour Train the Trainer - MERC021 Target Audience: Existing CAMEO users and trainers who wish to deepen their knowledge of the software package and/or those wishing to become CAMEO trainers. Course Content: This is a comprehensive and intensive course designed as preparatory for the CAMEO Certified Instructor Exam. Those wishing to register for this class should have completed the 3-day Basic Introductory Course and the Advanced CAMEO course and/or be very familiar with basic CAMEO functions, such as, researching the CAMEO Chemicals data, creating ALOHA plumes, plotting plumes on MARPLOT, entering/editing CAMEOfm Facility, Special Location, Resource, and Route records and other data, linking CAMEOfm records to MARPLOT map objects, producing basic report outputs, and manipulating MARPLOT maps. Class Participants should have a good working knowledge of Microsoft EXCEL and WORD programs. Some topics covered in this course are: Understanding how CAMEO Chemicals Reactivity Worksheet operates Reviewing the CAMEO Chemical data sources Adding/Editing CAMEOfm data using EXCEL spreadsheet techniques Producing customized reports Using CAMEOfm and ALOHA with Google Earth Importing and Exporting data for CAMEOfm and MARPLOT Importing and Exporting MARPLOT map data via shapefile operations Importing and Exporting MARPLOT data via EXCEL spreadsheet methods Creating and displaying multiple ALOHA plumes on MARPLOT, ArcView, and Google Earth Understanding ALOHA outputs for Toxics and for Fires&Explosions models Understanding the four ALOHA Source Model operations and limitations Importing and Exporting MARPLOT maps and aerial photos Linking MARPLOT and CAMEO using EXCEL spreadsheet methods Producing Population Estimates using MARPLOT Attaching Videos, Movies, Photos, EXCEL spreadsheets, WORD documents, PDF file to CAMEOfm Facility, Special Location, and Resource records Importing and geo-locating digital photos to MARPLOT Customizing map outputs Managing an integrated CAMEO system for multiple computers Students must provide their own laptop computers for this course. For Missouri participants no state funding for travel is available for this course, but travel to this course may be funded by your LEPC.

	CAMEO 8 Hour Update (Awareness) - MERC015 CAMEOfm 2.1 (Computer Aided Management of Emergency Operations) is a software tool designed to aid HazMat Responders in the preparation and planning phases of Hazmat response. The program includes a mapping tool, MARPLOT 4.1.1. and an air modeler, ALOHA 5.4.1.2. Recently there have been significant updates to the CameoFM 2.1 software suite including a new chemical library, an online database component and new mapping and air modeling techniques. This class will focus on new developments in the software package as well as a general review of basic capabilities. Please bring your own laptop if you have one available

	CBRNE Response for Rural First Responders - AWR225 This awareness-level course provides rural first responders with an introduction to various types of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNE) agents. Any first responder may be called to a CBRNE incident at any time. This course is designed to give first responders the ability to safely assess the scene and determine whether it requires a CBRNE response. This knowledge will allow responders to recognize when a situation requires a defensive response (isolate and deny entry) until operations-level personnel arrive on the scene. This course imparts a basic understanding of dangers involved in CBRNE incidents; instruction in the use of field guides; the steps involved in safe scene assessment; and the components of CBRNE Operations. In addition, this course provides participants with an overview of the Incident Command System and information pertaining to additional support resources from local, State, and Federal agencies. Activities presented in this course afford participants with opportunities to apply critical thinking and decision-making skills. Filmed scenarios presented at the end of this course require participants to combine instruction from the entire course and put it into practice.

	CERT Program Management Seminar - MO55 The CERT Program Managers Seminar has been developed to assist CERT program managers with existing programs and to provide sound principles and tools for new CERT programs to get started and sustain themselves. This seminar includes instruction on basic program management, program budgeting and financing, marketing and strategies for keeping valuable current CERT members engaged in the program. With this one day course CERT program managers will spend valuable time with other program managers comparing best practices and evaluating their own local CERT program based on the basic management principles presented. The participant will hear best practices, review case studies and receive a CD full of tools to improve or support their CERT program.

	Chemical Suicide: Information for Community Agencies - MERC020 Missouri Emergency Response Commission in cooperation with New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control has developed Chemical Suicide: Information for Community Agencies. Although you may not have heard of Chemical Suicide it is happening across the U.S. and has already happened in Missouri. This method of suicide has grown rapidly in Japan since 2007 and experts agree that it will continue to grow here in the U.S. over the next several years. This form of suicide creates some very dangerous hazards due to the highly toxic gasses that are created. This one hour course will provide background on the history of Chemical Suicide in Japan and the US. It will provide details of the chemicals most commonly used during Chemical Suicide, their affect on the victim and precautions a person or agency should take to protect themselves or others in the event of a chemical suicide. This course will also provide several case studies of Chemical Suicides within the United States.

	Chemical Suicide: Information for Emergency Responders - MERC019 Missouri Emergency Response Commission in cooperation with New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control has developed Chemical Suicide: Information for the Emergency Responder. Although you may not have heard of Chemical Suicide it is happening across the U.S. and has already happened in Missouri. This method of suicide has grown rapidly in Japan since 2007 and experts agree that it will continue to grow here in the U.S. over the next several years. This form of suicide creates some very dangerous hazards for the emergency responder due to the highly toxic gasses that are created. This three hour classroom based course will provide background on the history of Chemical Suicide in Japan and the US. It will provide a detailed look at the chemicals most commonly used during Chemical Suicide, their affect on the victim and precautions the responder should take to protect themselves during the response. This course will also provide several case studies of Chemical Suicides within the United States. And finally, we will discuss basic emergency response practices that you as a responder should take into consideration when faced with a Chemical Suicide response. This course is POST approved with 3 hours of Technical Studies CEUs. This course provides three hours of BEMS elective CEUs. This course provides CEUs for recertificatoin in Division of Fire Safety Instructor, Inspector, and Investigator certifications. Due to the subject matter of this course we suggest that participants are 18 or older. This course does not meet Division of Fire Safety certification requirements

	Community Cyber Security Exercise Planning - MGT385 This 2-day non-technical course is designed to assist exercise planners incorporate cyber into an exercise in meaningful ways. Participants will be introduced to cyber topics and how cyber can impact the business operations of an organization and community. Lecture and activities will explore objectives, players, cyber injects and challenges to incorporating cyber into exercises. Participants will be exposed to many possible injects and scenarios that can be used in an exercise. Prerequisites: Completion of AWR 136 Essentials of Community Cyber Security. Audience: Personnel currently or likely to be involved in the development and execution of exercises within their community.

	Community Emergency Response Team T-t-T - G417 This Train-the-Trainer will give you the skills to train citizens in your community to perform essential life-saving functions while waiting for the professional responders to arrive following a disaster. Course topics include disaster fire suppression, disaster medical operations, light search and rescue, disaster psychology and team organization. Bring a team of two instructors or more with skills in instruction, fire fighting and first aid. PREREQUISITES: Must have completed the 20 hour classroom G317 Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) Course.

	Community Mass Care Management (APS Elective Course) - G108 This 2-day course is aimed to equip emergency management staff and voluntary agency personnel with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform as effective mass care coordinators in a broad range of disaster situations. The course covers how to assess and size up mass care needs; how to plan for mass care; recruitment, training, and exercises for mass care personnel; and actions to take in short-term and long-term mass care operations (response and recovery). This course is one of the Advanced Professional Series (APS) Elective courses. For more information on the APS please go to http://training.fema.gov/emiweb/APS.

	Cost Documentation - MO60 This course is designed to provide the student with a fundamental knowledge of the concepts and procedures used to document the eligible disaster-related costs for Federal disaster assistance. Open to anyone who may become involved with damage assessment following a natural or technological disaster. Recommended participants include, but are not limited to: Local elected officials, Emergency Management personnel, Emergency response personnel, Public Works and Volunteer Agency Administrators.

	Crisis Management for School-Based Incidents: Partnering Rural Law Enforcement and Local School Systems - AWR148 This awareness level course has been developed to educate rural law enforcement personnel as well as school administrators and personnel on the elements that must be in place to effectively respond to a school-based emergency. Rural schools, law enforcement, and other emergency responders are often limited in resources, so it is imperative that all potentially affected parties collaborate on planning, preparing, communicating, responding, and recovering from a school-based incident. This course provides an opportunity to partner the rural emergency response community and the local school systems. Specifically, this course will allow them to collabrate, communicate, and share information, to achieve coordinated awareness of, prevention of, protection against, and response to school-based incidents in a rural community. PREREQUISITES: Attendees must be US Citizens.

	Critical Infrastructure Key Resources Awareness - AWR213 The Critical Infrastructure Key Resources Awareness course provides public and private security partners within the Nation's critical infrastructure key resources (CIKR) with essential knowledge and awareness necessary to understand and to follow guiding principles, roles and responsibilities that underlie the Nation's collaborative strategy for CIKR protection. It also provides participants with the competencies needed to perform their roles and responsibilities which are needed to achieve the CIKR protection goals and to implement Sector-Specific Plans set forth in the National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP).

	Damage Assessment - G665 This four-hour course is designed to provide state and local government officials with a working knowledge of damage assessment concepts and procedures and the ability to apply those procedures in the immediate aftermath of a natural or technological disaster. The course focuses on developing information to assist local and state officials in determining response and recovery requirements buy using actual photographs of disaster scenes and then using analysis to determine assessments. A series of progressive exercises walk the participants through the process. You can request this course through the SEMA training office. Participants in the local area have priority over out of area participants. There is no lodging or reimbursement provided.

	Debris Management Plan Development - MO84 This course is designed for state and local personnel at all levels as well as public works directors, their staffs, and waste management personnel. The course provides information necessary to develop a Debris Management Plan, under the guidance and provisions of the FEMA PA Pilot Program for an Increased Federal Share Incentive – Category A. Participating jurisdictions / agencies will be expected to submit their completed Debris Management Plans to FEMA within 90 days of course completion. Participating jurisdictions/agencies will be expected to prove that it has pre-qualified two or more debris and wreckage removal contractors. The prequalification process is covered in the course. If the participating jurisdictions / agencies have satisfied these two criteria for participation in this procedure, and FEMA has approved the Debris Management Plan prior to the disaster declaration, the Federal cost share for the applicant’s category A work could be increased by 5%.

	Debris Management (APS Elective Course) - G202 This course is designed for state and local personnel at all levels as well as public works directors, their staffs, and waste management personnel. 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 and local responsibilities. Developed from a pre-disaster planning perspective, the course includes topics such as debris staff organizations, compliance with laws and regulations, contracting procedures, debris management site selection, volume reduction methods, recycling, special debris situations, and supplementary assistance. This course is one of the Advanced Professional Series (APS) Elective courses. For more information on the APS please go to http://training.fema.gov/emiweb/APS

	Disaster Case Manager Training - MO85a The Disaster Case Manager assists families impacted by disasters by working with local long term recovery committees, acting as an advocate on behalf of disaster survivors to help them return as near to a pre-disaster state as possible. There are many people right in your community, survivors of the 2008 flooding and tornado disasters, who are still trying to piece their lives back together. You can help them, and be part of a very rewarding experience along the way. This is an excellent opportunity for retirees, or anyone interested in learning how to assist persons impacted by disasters. You do not need a background in social work to be a highly effective case manager. If you have experience in a helping profession, if you believe in the shared humanity of all people, will go the extra mile for someone in need, are willing to give someone the benefit of the doubt, can treat each person as an individual and can foster a return to independence, not greater dependence, we encourage you to consider taking our free training class and become a Disaster Case Manager. NOTE: This course is designed and intended for serious Case Management Candidates only.

	Disaster Management for Electric Power Systems - MGT345 This course introduces the various natural, technological, and civil hazards to which electric power systems may be vulnerable and the potential effects the hazard may induce. Measures to reduce risk are discussed along with the importance of integration of the full range of capabilities and emergency response organizations when developing a response plan. Participants review the responsibilities of utilities during incident recovery, organize information for presentation to the public and media during an incident, and discuss activities involved in disaster planning. Prerequisites: Participants are encouraged to take the online courses IS100, IS700, and IS800 found at http://training.fema.gov/IS/crslist.asp before attending this course.

	Disaster Management for Water and Wastewater Utilities - MGT343 The Disaster Management for Water and Wastewater Utilities course is designed to provide training to water and wastewater professionals on issues concerning preparing for, responding to, and recovering from incidents affecting water and/or wastewater facilities. This course introduces the various natural and man-made (accidental or intentional) hazards to which water and wastewater systems may be vulnerable and the potential effects the hazards may induce. Legislation that serves to aid in the planning and response to a natural or man-made incident is discussed along with measures that can mitigate threats to the water and wastewater systems. Participants are guided through portions of the Environmental Protection Agencies Response Protocol Toolbox to identify steps in the response and recovery processes. Prerequisites: Participants are encouraged to take the online courses IS100, IS700, and IS800 found at http://training.fema.gov/IS/crslist.asp before attending this course.

	Disaster Medicine 201: Post-Earthquake Medical Challenges in the New Madrid Seismic Zone - EQ 201 The class is a general overview of medical concepts related to the earthquake threat in the New Madrid Seismic Zone. It is intended for all medical personnel, including EMT’s, paramedics, nurses, doctors, and others concerned with medical issues and operational concerns following an earthquake. The primary instructors are recognized experts from the medical community with considerable experience coordinating disaster response, relief, and recovery efforts from the medical perspective. Day One will begin with a briefing on the earthquake threat in the central U.S. This will be followed by lectures on: • Hospital and medical establishment response in the first few hours after the earthquake • Field response in the first 24 hours (including state and federal efforts) • Longer-term (event plus 30 days) concerns, including public health efforts and integration with the medical community Day Two will consist of a lecture and discussion panel on mass casualty management. This panel will include federal, state, and local response officials offering their insight.

	Disaster Preparedness for Hospitals and Healthcare Organizations Within the Community Infrastructure - MGT341 Disaster Preparedness for Hospitals and Healthcare Organizations Within the Community Infrastructure brings together those individuals from the hospital and healthcare community who are responsible for ensuring the resiliency of healthcare services during a high consequence or catastrophic event within a jurisdiction. Through a focus on preparedness processes and activities, this course provides an opportunity for participants to acquire the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to help them ensure the sustainability of their facilities and organizations during all types of disasters.

	Earthquake Mitigation for Hospitals Workshop - MO94 This one-day workshop is designed to inform those from the medical community about some of the risks they may face due to Missouri’s earthquake threat, as well as what can be done to reduce those risks. Some hospitals may be vulnerable not only by the kind of structure they are located in, but also by potential non-structural threats such as lighting fixtures, heating and air-conditioning units, bookcases, and more. Those attending will hear about the process of risk reduction through mitigation which is sometimes fairly inexpensive and easy to implement. Sponsors include the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Missouri State Emergency Management Agency, Missouri Department of Natural Resources Division of Geology and Land Survey.

	Earthquake Non-Structural Mitigation Workshop - MO95 This one-day workshop is designed to inform the public about some of the risks they may face due to Missouri’s earthquake threat, as well as what can be done to reduce those risks. Even during smaller sized earthquakes, non-structural components of buildings and structures can cause injury and/or varying amounts of damage. Components such as shelving, filing systems, parapets, computer systems, and more, are all susceptible to damage if not properly secured. By using sound, cost effective mitigation techniques, these losses can be reduced, and in some cases eliminated. Those attending will hear about the process of risk reduction through mitigation which is sometimes fairly inexpensive and easy to implement. Sponsors include the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Missouri State Emergency Management Agency, Missouri Department of Natural Resources Division of Geology and Land Survey.

	Earthquake Safety for Schools - G434.A This 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.

	Emergency Operations Plans for Rural Jurisdictions - MGT383 This 8-hour planning and management-level course is designed to provide rural first responders with the knowledge and skills to develop an emergency operations plan (EOP) for their local jurisdiction or region. Participants are provided with knowledge on the planning process, the different types of emergency operations plan formats, and the components of each. Participants engage in scenarios that are designed to reinforce the lessons learned and to enable them to determine the best format for their particular jurisdiction and to organize the various planning components into an EOP. Prerequisites: Must be a US citizen and completion of IS100, IS200, IS700, IS701, IS800, IS235 independent study courses. These courses can be completed online at http://training.fema.gov/IS/.

	Emergency Planning for Special Needs Populations (APS Elective Course) - G197 This 2.5 day course is intended to provide those with responsibilities for providing emergency planning or care of seniors, people with disabilities, and/or special needs groups with the skills and knowledge they will need to prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergency situations. This course is one of the Advanced Professional Series (APS) Elective courses. For more information on the APS please go to http://training.fema.gov/emiweb/APS

	Emergency Response to Chemical Process Industries - MERC014 The Emergency Response to Chemical Process Industries course is a one-day student-centered, instructor-led training. The activities are designed by first responders, for first responders, to address key issues related to their health and safety at chemical process industry incidents. A special cadre of IAFF master instructors selected from the IAFF’s instructor team has been trained to deliver the course. All emergency response personnel are encouraged to attend. The overall goal of the program is to train first responders to use Analyze, Plan, Implement and Evaluate (APIE): A Risk-Based Response Process to effectively respond to incidents involving the chemical process industry, and reduce responder injury and death. The purpose of the course is to help decrease the number of injuries and deaths of emergency response personnel responding to chemical process industry incidents. This course also gives first responders the opportunity to learn new strategies they can use to help decrease injury and death in their departments. Topics include pre-incident planning, as well as the specific actions for each step in APIE: A Risk-Based Response Process. Attending this training satisfies most of the annual hazardous materials refresher requirements as stated in OSHA 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER). However, 1910.120 (q)(6)(ii) requires that the employer certify that an individual has met all of the requirements and competencies identified under 1910.120(q)(6)(i) and 1910.120 (q)(6)(ii). It is still the responsibility of the employer/department to ensure that all competencies are met. Examples of additional information that needs to be covered include: how to perform basic control containment and confinement, as well as ensuring the employee has an understanding of the relevant standard operating procedures/guidelines (SOPs/SOGs).

	Emergency Response to Domestic Biological Incidents - PER220 This course is designed to address fundamentals associated with emergency response to biological incidents. It provides detailed technical information and includes hands-on practice of actions required of emergency responders and medical personnel in biological incident situations. The course provides a brief overview of the terrorist threat that now faces the United States; biological agents that could be used by terrorists in executing their attacks; methods of protection from biological agents (with an emphasis on protection using methods and equipment readily available to most emergency responders); and tactics for identifying the presence of a potential biological threat, responding to an incident, and supporting law enforcement operations at the incident scene. The course also supports the necessity for teamwork (Incident Command/Unified Command) among all responding agencies and actions that law enforcement personnel can take to support and facilitate the operations of fire and medical services and other responding agencies. In summary, the course prepares representatives of state and local emergency response agencies to perform safely and effectively during an incident involving biological agents. Prerequisites: Be a mid-level supervisor or emergency responder and/or planner who is responsible for responding to WMD incidents; Government-issued identification card; Successful completion of WMD Awareness-level training course; Assignment to a supervisory position or a position responsible for development and delivery of training focused on responding to a biological incident; or assignment to a supervisory or management position responsible for the development of departmental policies and procedures governing the actions of emergency responders during WMD incidents; Sufficient tenure remaining in their current or future position to allow for the application of course material upon their return; Completion of ICS700 recommended.

	Enhanced Threat and Risk Assessment - MGT315 This course will augment the process taught in the current Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Threat and Risk Assessment course (T&RA). Participants from all disciplines are guided through all phases of the DHS and FEMA risk management process, as applied to specific facilities within the host jurisdiction. Threats and hazards to those sites are prioritized, and vulnerabilities at those locations identified through an on-site inspection by participant teams. The consequences of terrorist threats, man-made and natural hazards to the sites are estimated, and options for mitigation that include equipment, training, and exercises are defined. Participants should work in one of the following disciplines/services-Emergency Management, EMS, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Law Enforcement, Healthcare, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Public Works, HAZMAT and possess a working knowledge of the jurisdiction’s Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) and Terrorism Incident Annex (TIA) to the EOP, have completed a WMD/terrorism incident awareness course or have completed the Threat and Risk Assessment course (MGT310)

	EOC Emergency Operations for All-Hazards Events - MGT346 This is a 3-day course delivered in the requestor's jurisdiction. It focuses on the processes and procedures necessary to ensure efficient, effective, and repeatable functioning of an emergency operations center at any level from local to state. The key processes are reviewed and demonstrated via classroom lecture and activities, and then reinforced during computer simulation supported exercises. Audience: Personnel who have emergency management duties at any level from the local jurisdiction to the state, or who have duties in an EOC during times of crisis. Prerequisites: None required, but IS100, 200, 300, 700 and 800 would be beneficial.

	EOC Management And Operations (APS Required Course) - G775 This 2-day course provides participants with the knowledge and skills to effectively manage and operate an EOC during crisis situations. The course covers many aspects of properly locating and designing an EOC, how to staff, train, and brief EOC personnel, and how to operate an EOC during various situations. It is modular so that it is flexible enough to meet various jurisdictions' needs. Selection Criteria: State and local individuals responsible for developing, staffing, managing, and operating an EOC. Other EOC staff members are encouraged to attend. This course is one of the Advanced Professional Series (APS) Required courses. For more information on the APS please go to http://training.fema.gov/emiweb/APS

	Essentials of Community Cyber Security - AWR136 This half-day lecture training course places the issues of cyber security in a community context and demonstrates how cyber attacks by terrorist organizations can impact, prevent, and/or stop business operations, and emergency responses. The lecture covers cyber threats, vulnerabilities and countermeasures, explains how computer systems and networks are vulnerable, and how this vulnerability affects the organization. Audience: Personnel with no more than a basic understanding of cyber security that are involved with critical infrastructure, emergency operations, and incident response in public or private organizations including state, county, and municipal officers; members of industry affiliations and chambers of commerce should attend. This course is a prerequisite to attending the MGT384 The EOC's Role in Community Cyber Security and MGT385 Community Cyber Security Exercise Planning.

	Evacuation and Re-Entry Planning (APS Elective Course) - G358 This 12 hour course is designed to provide participants with knowledge and skill needed to design and implement and 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. This course is one of the Advanced Professional Series (APS) Elective courses. For more information on the APS please go to http://training.fema.gov/emiweb/APS

	Event Security Planning for Public Safety Professionals - MGT335 This 16-hour course is designed to educate small and rural community public safety personnel, as well as local officials, regarding security concerns and considerations involved with planning any event. Security planning is a critical part of successful event preparation. This is a planning and management course designed to introduce basic principles and skills associated with organizing security for events in small communities and rural areas. This course enables participants to recognize and plan adequate strategies and security measures to prevent or mitigate security incidents which may occur during scheduled events. The course reinforces the importance and magnitude of security planning required to execute a safe and effective event regardless of the size.

	Executive Seminar: Prevention of, Response to, and Recovery From Campus Emergencies - MGT324 The purpose of this two-day workshop is to provide campus leaders, faculty governance, student governance, campus law enforcement/security departments, campus health/medical and mental health services, campus public affairs, jurisdictional law enforcement and public safety agencies, and jurisdictional public information officers with an understanding of and ability to navigate through the difficult aspects of dealing with campus emergencies such as man-made or natural events, including acts of violence. The course will consist of small, integrated group activities that are problem-based and will require a coordinated, integrated approach in order to solve them. Course participants will be allowed to observe a developing incident and respond in a manner that would be consistent with currently established campus and jurisdictional emergency operations procedures. This course is designed to address campus emergencies associated with a spontaneous event requiring the attention of college and campus officials, emergency responders, elected officials, and other community stakeholders. The course consists of nine modules. These modules include classroom instruction, facilitated discussions, and practical activities involving scenario-driven problems that are intended to facilitate discussion and decision-making. Prerequisites: Participants should be familiar with their respective roles and responsibilities with regard to emergency preparedness planning, the response to campus emergencies, and related post-incident activities and consequences.

	Explosion & Bombing Scene Investigation - MO43 This course is designed to provide an investigative outline of tasks that should be considered at every explosion scene to ensure that proper procedures are used to locate, identify, collect, and preserve valuable evidence. This course was designed for application to explosion and bombing scene investigations, from highly complex and visible cases, such as the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, to those that attract less attention but may be just as complex for the investigator. Consistent collection of quality evidence in bombing cases will result in more successful investigations and prosecutions of bombing cases. TARGET AUDIENCE Sworn commissioned law enforcement officers who are responsible for post detonation bomb investigations.

	FEMA Benefit Cost Analysis (BCA) Training and Hazard Mitigation Application Orientation - MO101 For every dollar expended on a Hazard Mitigation project, that dollar or more must be saved in future damages avoided or lives saved. FEMA requires a Benefit Cost Analysis to be completed on every proposed Hazard Mitigation project using their BCA software which is available for download online at http://www.bchelpline.com. This class is limited to 2 individuals per jurisdiction/agency with a maximum capacity of 25 individuals due to a hands-on format. The target audience is any jurisdiction/agency that is eligible to apply for hazard mitigation funding and may be interested in pursuing a grant for an eligible project in the future. A specific orientation on completing an application for funding to construct a community-size tornado saferoom will be provided the first day with the following two days dedicated to instruction on the use of FEMA’s software to complete BCAs on multiple types of potential hazard mitigation projects. NOTE: SEMA WILL NOT REIMBURSE FOR ANY TRAVEL, INCLUDING LODGING OR MEAL EXPENSES!!

	First Responder Program - AWR198 This course is designed to prepare first responders and their supervisors to take the critical actions required in the initial phase of a response, enhancing their abilities to effectively and efficiently prepare for and coordinate incoming response units. The four-day program provides training intended to enhance each department's overall ability to prevent, plan for (and respond to) a large hazardous event, mass disruption of life sustaining services, and a potential or confirmed WMD. It provides 32 hours of classroom learning, activities, multiple tabletop exercises, and practical exercises that provide knowledge and tools for a controlled and safe response to all-hazard and WMD events. Training culminates with a large practical exercise which allows students to use the tools learned and put them to practical use. Course content includes: Site assessment; Vulnerability and Target Indicators; CBRNE; Incident Command System (ICS); National Incident Management System (NIMS); Bomb Threats, Booby Traps, and Detonations; and Crowd Control and Evacuation.

	Flood Fight Operations (APS Elective Course) - G361 This course will take participants through the complete process from well before the flood to clean-up afterwards. 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. This course is one of the Advanced Professional Series (APS) Elective courses. For more information on the APS please go to http://training.fema.gov/emiweb/APS

	Flood Fight Workshop - MO90 There are over 3,000,000 miles of waterways in the United States. Some of these waterways are creeks and brooks only a few feet across. Others, like the Mississippi River, are expansive waterways that contribute millions of dollars to the national economy. But these large and small waterways have one important element in common-they are subject to flooding. Floods are as old as the rivers themselves and flooding, on the average, is the most expensive form of natural disaster in the United States. This course was designed to provide specific information on riverine flooding. Other types of floods, such as flash floods, flooding related to ice jams or packs, and floods on alluvial fans present unique problems which are beyond the scope of this program. However, there are similarities between all of these floods and persons dealing with these and other unique flood hazards can still benefit from the information presented in this program. NOTE: As this is a workshop participants will receive practical, hands-on experience with sandbags and sandbagging techniques. Participants should wear work clothes and sturdy shoes or boots and bring work gloves.

	Functional Needs Support Services in General Population Shelters(WEM) - MO116 This workshop provides planning guidance that can be incorporated into existing shelter resourcing plans to State emergency managers and shelter planners/managers to meet access and functional needs in general population shelters, whether government, NGO, faith- or private-based to meet the access and functional needs of children and adults. It is intended to provide assistance in understanding the requirements related to sheltering children and adults with functional support needs in general population shelters. This workshop reviews the requisite federal guidelines identifying methods of achieving a lawful and equitable program through the delivery of FNSS for children and adults.

	Fundamental Course for Radiological Monitor - G320 This course is designed for personnel selected for duties as radiological monitors. Topics include a review of radiation fundamentals, radiation detection instruments, monitoring techniques, radiological protective actions, radiation hazards, and first responder actions.

	FY12 Grant Award and Compliance Meeting - MO123 The intent of this meeting is to provide each sub-receipient with a grant award packet, present 2012 program and financial information, and allow the OHS Grant Specialist an opportunity to visit one-on-one with sub-recipients. It will also allow us the opportunity to discuss your concerns or questions regarding this award and other open grants. At least one individual from each sub-receipient agency needs to attend, however more than one person can attend. We will not reimburse for any lodging or travel expenses incurred will attending this training.

	Handling Propane Gas Emergencies - MERC034 This comprehensive training curriculum was developed by a group of highly qualified propane product and container specialist from the National Propane Gas Association. This course is about how to safely respond to, mitigate and control an emergency incident involving propane or LP-Gas. Students will learn the physical properties and characteristics of propane and how to properly manage an incident scene. Students will become proficient in their tactical responses by participating as teams in live fire approaches of simulated LP-Gas releases. Students will learn relevant safety features of propane storage devices and other considerations of tank designs.

	Hazardous Materials Incident Response: 90 Hour Technician - MERC037 This course meets NFPA 472, Standard for Professional Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials Incidents (2008 edition) Prerequisites include: Hazmat Awareness, Hazmat Operations, and Hazmat IQ. Please email john.vignola.merc@gmail.com for more approval information.

	Hazardous Materials Incident Response: Awareness - MERC001 This course meets the objectives of NFPA 472, Standard for Professional Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials Incidents (2008 edition), and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120. Topics will include laws and standards of hazardous materials, identifying placards and containers, recognizing the presence of hazardous materials, understanding material safety data sheets and shipping papers, and using the North American Emergency Response Guidebook (NAERG). This course meets the prerequisite for Firefighter I from the Missouri Division of Fire Safety. Successful completion of this course will require a 70% score or greater on a written exam.

	Hazardous Materials Incident Response: Operations - MERC002 This course meets NFPA 472, Standard for Professional Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials Incidents (2008 edition). It will examine the tasks that are within the realm of the hazardous materials operations responder. The first module will include an overview of hazardous materials, using the recognition and identification clues in risk assessment, basic monitoring, decontamination, estimating the likely harm and risks, and determining the options of intervention and nonintervention. The second module will be hands-on and cover diking and damming, diversion, applying foam, and performing emergency decontaminations. Hazardous Materials Incident Response: Operations is required before taking this course.

	Hazardous Materials Incident Response: Technician - 0MERC003 SEE PREREQUISITES LINE BELOW* This course addresses 39 CFR 1910.120 Subpart Q and NFPA 472, Standard for Professional Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials Incidents (2002 edition). Lecture, class participation, and application exercises will be used to examine the following topics; hazards and risks, sources of assistance, personal protective equipment, HazMat terms, control and confinement, toxicology, decontamination, site safety practices, surveying instruments, and assessment and mitigation. PPE and SCBA are required for to attend. *PREREQUISITES: Prerequisites for this course can be found at http://sema.dps.mo.gov/docs/programs/Executive/merc/Hazmat%20Technician%20Course%20Pre-Requisites2.pdf. Registrations will be approved and posted to the course roster after the HAZMAT Technician Course Prerequisite document has been received by the Missouri Emergency Response Commission (MERC). This course is not eligible for Division of Fire Safety Hazardous Materials Awareness or Operations certification testing.

	Hazardous Materials Operations Course - MO33 This course is the second in a series of courses designed to provide the first responder with the cognitive knowledge and hands-on skills required by OSHA 1910.120(q), NFPA 472 and the Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) Guidelines for Public Sector Hazardous Materials Training. The primary focus of the course is to provide responders with the knowledge and skills necessary to take defensive actions at the scene of a Haz Mat emergency. Participants should have successfully completed Hazardous Materials Awareness prior to enrolling in the class. For more information on having this course conducted in your jurisdiction or to register for existing offerings, contact the Missouri Emergency Response Commission (MERC) office within SEMA.

	Hazardous Weather & Flooding Preparedness (APS Elective Course) - G271 The National Weather Service (NWS) and FEMA developed this 2-day course. It is intended to help promote more proactive responses to weather and flood hazards through close coordination between emergency management and NWS. Course content includes how to understand basic weather elements, where to obtain weather information, how to use the information and how to determine emergency management actions. This course is one of the Advanced Professional Series (APS) Elective courses. For more information on the APS please go to http://training.fema.gov/emiweb/APS

	Hazmat Awareness and Operations Train the Trainer - MERC035 Completion of this Train the Trainer course will allow the attendee to teach this class and have certificates issued by the Missouri Emergency Response Commission, and students taught by instructors who have this Train the Trainer will be eligible to test for Hazmat Awareness and Operations at the state level with the Missouri Division of Fire Safety.

	Hazmat IQ Training - MERC016 This eight-hour training is presented by HazMat IQ, LLC. HazMat IQ is a patented HazMat/WMD response system formulated from years of HazMat emergency response experience. This course describes a response tool that incorporates a series of easy-to-understand job aids called Smart Charts- an integral part of the Hazmat IQ system. These charts enable responders to handle an incident, based primarily on chemical names and associated chemical properties. Topic covered include: -20 Second Above the Line and Below the Line size-up -Chemical research in under two minutes -Selecting the correct meters -Choosing correct Mission Driven Personal Protective Equipment Target Audience: This course is recommended for response personnel with all levels of experience- especially those who desire a unique field chemistry refresher and an in-depth review of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Guide

	Hazmat Victim Decon for EMS - MERC036 Participants will learn how to: •Recognize and identify hazardous substances •Implement a response plan utilizing the incident command system •Establish a decontamination corridor •Protect themselves by selecting proper personal protective equipment •Triage, decontaminate, and treat victims The course instructor will provide personal protective equipment (PPE) for participants to train with, including boots, chemical-resistant suits, gloves, and sample respiratory protection. Participants are encouraged to bring with them the actual respiratory protection that they would be expected to wear. Participants are also encouraged to dress in casual or athletic attire and should expect to experience mild exertion and thermal stress when performing practical exercises in PPE.

	Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) Training Course (APS Elective Course) - L146 The HSEEP Training Course incorporates exercise guidance and best practices from the HSEEP volumes. Throughout the course, participants will learn about topics including exercise program management, design and development, conduct, evaluation, and improvement planning. The HSEEP Training Course is an interactive course that allows participants to share personal lessons learned and best practices while gaining practical experience. In addition to the instructor-led course presentations, the course includes small group activities, videos, and group discussions. The course length is 3 days. Prerequisites to attend are completion of the IS120.a (An Introduction to Exercises). The IS120.a can be found at http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/IS120A.asp.

	Homeland Security Planning for Campus Executives - AWR123 This is an awareness level course conducted by West Virginia University that introduces participants to emergency planning as expected by the US Department of Homeland Security. It is designed for higher education administrators who have the decision making responsibility for seeing that their campuses are safe, i.e. presidents, vice presidents, provosts, key staff members, safety committees, and those individuals who may be a part of a unified command situation.

	Homeland Security Planning for Local Governments (APS Elective Course) - G408 This course teaches participants to evaluate, revise, or develop a homeland security appendix to their jurisdictions existing Emergency Operations Plan (EOP). The course addresses such key issues as vulnerability analysis and command and control for homeland security events. In keeping with recommendations of the Gilmore Commission, this course builds on existing emergency response systems as articulated by the local EOP. Participants MUST bring a current copy of their EOP and a map of their jurisdiction to the training. It is strongly suggested that participants have completed ICS 100 and IS 700 or the equivalent training. This course supplements EMI's Emergency Planning Workshop. This course is one of the Advanced Professional Series (APS) Elective courses. For more information on the APS please go to http://training.fema.gov/emiweb/APS

	Homemade Explosives: Awareness, Recognition, and Response - NMT-01 To succeed in preparing for and responding to future homemade explosives events in the United States, emergency response agencies must complete extensive preparatory actions - developing plans and procedures, acquiring equipment, and conducting training and exercises that focus on likely scenarios. This course supports these imperatives by providing first responders with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to effectively prevent, interdict, and respond to an imminent threat caused by homemade explosives laboratories and producers. This is a performance level mobile course. It addresses some of the major considerations a jurisdiction is required to answer when creating plans, procedures, and tactics to prevent and respond to homemade explosives incidents. Upon completion of this course, participants will understand the processes of acquiring supplies and manufacturing homemade explosives, the roles of first responders and the public in developing and demonstrating situational awareness, and personal protection issues. The target audience is: firefighters, law enforcement officers, emergency medical technicians, emergency management agency personnel, HazMat personnel. Prerequisites: Must be an active or auxiliary member of a discipline identified as a target audience.

	HSEEP Refresher Course - MO96.b This course provides updated information pertaining to the HSEEP program.

	ICS 300 Intermediate Incident Command System - G300 NIMS: Advanced Incident Command System (ICS 300) This course addresses the functions of command within an Incident Command System (ICS). The focus of this course is on activating the necessary elements on the prolonged incident and the various forms and documentation to assist in the incident. Discussion includes the responsibilities of each section chief and the various branch, division, group and unit leaders, and includes a short review of ICS and the National Incident Management System (NIMS). This course will provide a valuable command learning experience in a ‘real-time’ learning environment. The course is highly recommended for emergency response personnel interested in learning how to effectively operate within a fully functional incident command system and meets the NIMS Integration Center requirements for ICS Level 300. Prerequisites: IS 100, IS 200, IS 700 and IS 800.

	ICS Overview for Executive/Senior Officials - G402 The purpose of this course is to provide an orientation to the Incident Command System (ICS) for Executives and Senior Officials (including elected officials, city/county managers, agency administrators, etc.).

	ICS Train-the-Trainer - L449 This 4 day course will train participants to teach the NIMS courses that EMI offers. Those courses are IS-100, IS-200, ICS-300, ICS-400, IS-700, IS-800 and ICS/EOC Interface. The combined Train-the-Trainer will concentrate on “how to teach” the courses rather than on course content. Persons wishing to attend this course must have taken IS-100, IS-200, ICS-300, ICS-400, IS-700, IS-800. Other prerequisites: Unit Instructors must have served as Incident Commander or in a command staff or general staff position in an incident that went beyond one operational period or required a written IAP; or, have specialized knowledge and experience for the audience, such as public health or public works. Also, formal instructor training such as college courses, National Wildfire Coordinating Group Facilitative Instructor M-410 course, Emergency Management Institute Master Trainer Program, National Fire Academy Instructional Methodology class, or DHS Office of Grants and Training's Instructor Training Certification Course, or equivalent. Participants need to send documentation that they have the required prerequisites.

	ICS300 Incident Management/Unified Command (IM/UC) for Complex and Expanding All-Hazards Incidents-Blended Course (MGT313) - G300-Blended (MGT313) This blended course (combination of online and classroom presentation) trains emergency response supervisors and managers in the skills necessary to effectively plan for and manage large-scale incidents, including those involving CBRNE/Terrorism, by applying the all-hazards command and management structures found in the National Incident Management System (NIMS)-specifically, the Incident Command System (ICS), Multi-Agency Coordination Systems, and Public Information Systems. The course is delivered in two parts: Part 1 Web-based: This part takes approximately 4 hours to complete and must be completed prior to the start of the instructor led part, including the case study. Participants who do not complete this portion of the course will not be allowed to participate in the instructor led portion of this course; Part 2 Instructor-led training is 16 hours / 2 days and will start at 8:00 a.m. and finish 5:00 p.m. daily. The IM/UC (MGT313) has been deemed to be both "ICS-300 compliant and equivalent training" by the DHS/FEMA National Training and Education Division (NTED) in conjunction with the DHS NIMS Integration Center (NIC). The course uses a multi-discipline "teambuilding" approach to accomplish the learning objectives. The course consists of lectures, small group discussions and activities, multimedia scenarios, and a tabletop exercise based on the hosting jurisdiction. Upon course completion, participants will possess a working knowledge of agency roles and responsibilities, and their integration into a unified command for managing terrorism, local, state, and federal WMD (CBRNE) incidents, as well as other large-scale, multi-jurisdictional, multi-discipline incidents of national significance. PREREQUISITES: completion of the IS100, IS200, IS700 and IS800.

	ICS400 Advanced Incident Command System - G400 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 ICS 100 through ICS 300 courses. The target audience for this course is senior personnel who are expected to perform in a management capacity in an Area Command or Multi-Agency Coordination Entity. Prerequisites: ICS 100, ICS 200, ICS 300 and IS 700 and IS 800.

	ICS/EOC Interface (APS Required Course) - G191 This course is designed to enable participants to develop an ICS/EOC interface implementation strategy, or action plan, for their community. The course reviews the ICS and EOC models of emergency management operations, including coordination, communication and chief executive decision-making. It enhances knowledge and skills needed for clarifying roles, responsibilities, and relationships prior to a disaster through small and large group exercises. This course is one of the Advanced Professional Series (APS) Required courses. For more information on the APS please go to http://training.fema.gov/emiweb/APS

	Ignitable Liquids and Class B Foams - MERC032 This flammable liquid program was developed by National Foam and is considered one of the most comprehensive foam fire fighting programs in the nation. It is designed to assist with emergency response preparedness and to help increase the technical competence of firefighters. The course starts with a 4-hour classroom session and is followed by live fire evolutions, demonstrating the proper techniques for gaining access and controlling ignited and un-ignited flammable liquids. FULL PERSONAL PROTECTIVE GEAR INCLUDING SCBA IS REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE IN EVOLUTIONS AND RECEIVE A CERTIFICATE. Full PPE (fire fighting turn out gear) includes: helmet, hood, coat, bunker pants, gloves, and boots. It is recommended that PPE meet current NFPA standards for fire fighting protective equipment. Please note, you will also be required to be clean shaven to partake in the live fire evolutions and receive a certificate of completion.

	Ignitable Liquids Ethanol Blended Fuels - MERC033

	Illicit Labs: A Safe Response for Public Service Personnel - MERC022 Given an 8-hour course on illicit drug labs, students will be able to describe illicit drug lab incidents and the duties of an operations level responder assigned to respond to illicit lab incidents as outlined in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 472, Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents. • Define terms—illicit drug labs and illicit weapons of mass destruction labs. • Describe historic trends in methamphetamine use and production. • Describe three general categories of illicit drug labs. • List at least five common locations of illicit drug labs. • List at least five clues for identifying illicit drug labs. • Describe operational hazards, considerations, and products involved in the illicit drug manufacturing process. • Describe potential booby traps encountered by response personnel. • Describe coordination of a joint reconnaissance when law enforcement has jurisdiction. • Describe safe procedures and tactical guidelines. • Identify appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and chemical protective clothing (CPC) for fire fighters and HazMat technicians responding to an illicit drug lab. • Discuss the limitations of structural fire fighting gear in preventing chemical exposures. • Describe decontamination procedures for responders and civilians encountered at an illicit drug lab. • Identify chemical hazards when responding to a reported illicit drug lab. • Describe atmospheres which need to be monitored. • Select appropriate detection devices when performing mission-specific operations. • Identify appropriate tactics to use based on mission-specific operations. • Identify appropriate applications of air monitoring and detection readings at different stages, or for a specific mission (e.g., in a situation where it’s a high-risk warrant). • Interpret readings from detection devices when monitoring an illicit lab. • Describe roles of the following personnel at the scene of illicit drug lab incidents: • First Responder • HazMat Technician • Emergency Medical Technician • Law Enforcement Agencies

	Incident Command System TtT - G449 This 4 day course will train participants to teach the NIMS courses that EMI offers. Those courses are IS-100, IS-200, ICS-300, ICS-400, IS-700, IS-800 and ICS/EOC Interface. The combined Train-the-Trainer will concentrate on “how to teach” the courses rather than on course content. Persons wishing to attend this course must have taken IS-100, IS-200, ICS-300, ICS-400, IS-700, IS-800. Other prerequisites: Unit Instructors must have served as Incident Commander or in a command staff or general staff position in an incident that went beyond one operational period or required a written IAP; or, have specialized knowledge and experience for the audience, such as public health or public works. Also, formal instructor training such as college courses, National Wildfire Coordinating Group Facilitative Instructor M-410 course, Emergency Management Institute Master Trainer Program, National Fire Academy Instructional Methodology class, or DHS Office of Grants and Training's Instructor Training Certification Course, or equivalent.

	Incident Command Systems (ICS) Forms Review - MGT347 The Incident Command System (ICS) Forms Review (MGT347) is a 4 1/2 hour course that offers participants opportunities to a) learn more about the use of the most common 15 ICS forms; b) learn how and practice writing SMART objectives: and c) learn how and when the forms are used in the incident action planning process.

	Incident Management/Unified Command for WMD/Terrorist Incidents - MGT313 This course trains emergency responders and their supervisors and managers in the skills necessary to effectively plan for and manage a terrorism/weapons of mass destruction (WMD) incident by adapting the existing Incident Command System (ICS) to the unique challenges posed by crisis and consequence management. The course uses a multidisciplinary, jurisdictional team building approach. Upon course completion, participants will possess a working knowledge of local, State, and Federal agency roles and responsibilities and their integration into a unified command system for crisis or consequence management.

	Initial Law Enforcement Response to Suicide Bomb Attacks - PER907 Initial Law Enforcement Response to Suicide Bombing Attacks (ILERSBA) was developed with support and cooperation from the Department of Homeland Security, National Bomb Squad Commanders Advisory Board, and New Mexico Tech to provide front line Law Enforcement Officers with the skills and knowledge to effectively interdict and respond to an imminent suicide bombing attack (person-borne or vehicle-borne) or a non-suicide attack involving a vehicle-borne device. Qualifications/Prerequisites: Participants must have completed basic law enforcement training and, where applicable, on-the-job training under the supervision of a departmental training officer. All participants must have demonstrated successful performance as a patrol officer in a U.S. state or local law enforcement agency. All participants must have sufficient tenure remaining in their current or future position to allow for the application of course material upon their return.

	Initial Law Enforcement Response to Suicide Bombing Attacks (ILERSBA) - PER232 ILERSBA is a performance level course developed with support and cooperation from the Department of Homeland Security, National Bomb Squad Commanders Advisory Board, and New Mexico Tech. This course provides front-line law enforcement officers with the skills and knowledge to effectively interdict and respond to an imminent suicide bombing attack (person-borne or vehicle-borne) or a non-suicide attack (involving a vehicle-borne device). PREREQUISITES: Participants must be U.S. Citizens. Participants must have completed basic law enforcement training and, where applicable, on-the-job training under the supervision of a departmental training officer. All participants must have demonstrated successful performance as a patrol officer in a U.S., state or local law enforcement agency. All participants must have sufficient tenure remaining in their current or future position to allow for the application of course material upon their return. NOTE: Although the course targets law enforcement personnel; fire service and emergency medical services personnel will benefit by attending.

	Intermediate Incident Command System (ICS) for Expanding Incidents, ICS300 - L300 This course addresses the functions of command within an Incident Command System (ICS). The focus of this course is on activating the necessary elements on the prolonged incident and the various forms and documentation to assist in the incident. Discussion includes the responsibilities of each section chief and the various branch, division, group and unit leaders, and includes a short review of ICS and the National Incident Management System (NIMS). This course will provide a valuable command learning experience in a ‘real-time’ learning environment. The course is highly recommended for emergency response personnel interested in learning how to effectively operate within a fully functional incident command system and meets the NIMS Integration Center requirements for ICS Level 300. Prerequisites: IS 100, IS 200, IS 700 and IS 800.

	Introduction to CAMEO - MERC027 This Performance-Level course provides training on the fundamental elements of the CAMEO Suite of programs as they relate to emergency situations. As such, it includes detailed technical information and hands-on practice of critical elements of the CAMEO fm system and its associated programs (ALOHA, MARPLOT, LandView, and Tier II Submit). To better understand how the programs interface, participants are provided opportunities to practice key procedures that allow users to enhance planning and response activities associated with community risks. These exercises clarify the connections between the programs and how they can enhance emergency planning and response activities. There are no prerequisites for attending this course; however, basic personal computer (PC) skills and knowledge is required. Familiarity with databases, spreadsheets, and digital mapping is preferred.

	Introduction to Computer Aided-Management of Operations (CAMEO) Suite - PER229 This Performance-Level course provides training on the fundamental elements of the CAMEO Suite of programs as they relate to emergency situations. As such, it includes detailed technical information and hands-on practice of critical elements of the CAMEO fm system and its associated programs (ALOHA, MARPLOT, LandView, and Tier II Submit). To better understand how the programs interface, participants are provided opportunities to practice key procedures that allow users to enhance planning and response activities associated with community risks. These exercises clarify the connections between the programs and how they can enhance emergency planning and response activities. This is a hands-on computer lab course. Computers and software are provided for students use during training. There are no prerequisites for attending this course; however, basic personal computer (PC) skills and knowledge is required. Familiarity with databases, spreadsheets, and digital mapping is preferred.

	Joint Information System/Joint Information Center Planning for Tribal, State, and Local Public Affairs Officers - G291 The purpose of this course is to build on the solo PIO competencies gained in the Basic Public Information Officers (PIO) (G290) course to applying those skills in an expanding incident where coordination is enhanced through the establishment of a Joint Information System (JIS)/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 multiagency coordination system. The course will demonstrate how JIC concepts are applied in a flexible and scalable manner at the local levels. 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. Prerequisites Recommended: This training is designed on the assumption that participants will have completed the following courses: G289, Public Information Officer (PIO) Awareness Training and G290, Basic Public Information Officer (PIO).

	Law Enforcement Active Shooter Emergency Response (LASER) - PER275 Terrorism involving active shooter attacks on population centers has become part of law enforcement officers' awareness; however, there is a significant difference between awareness and readiness. Increased awareness of a problem does not ensure preparedness or appropriate response tactics. This course addresses technical aspects of planning and implementing a rapid law enforcement deployment to an active shooter incident. This is achieved through classroom presentations, hands-on performance-based field training, and scenario-based practical exercises. Prerequisites: All participants must be local or state law enforcement officers.

	Law Enforcement Active Shooter Emergency Response, Train the Trainer - PER275-1 Terrorism involving active shooter attacks on population centers has become part of law enforcement officers' awareness; however, there is a significant difference between awareness and readiness. Increased awareness of a problem does not ensure preparedness or appropriate response tactics. This course addresses technical aspects of planning and implementing a rapid law enforcement deployment to an active shooter incident. This is achieved through classroom presentations, hands-on performance-based field training, and scenario-based practical exercises. Prerequisites: All participants must be local or state law enforcement officers. Participants desiring to complete the train-the-trainer portion should have prior instructional experience and knowledge of instructional methodology and should have instructor certification by the authority having jurisdiction.

	Law Enforcement Prevention and Deterrence of Terrorist Acts T-t-T - AWR122-1 The course provides certified Federal, State, and local law enforcement officers with the knowledge, skills and abilities to assist in the prevention and/or deterrence of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) terrorist incidents. Law enforcement officers are part of the front-line defense in preventing and deterring WMD terrorist incidents when the release of WMD agents is likely to occur as a result of criminal actions. The nature of their daily work environment provides them with an enhanced understanding of their community that the general public does not share. This heightened community awareness, as well as the possibility that they may encounter terrorists unknowingly while conducting patrol functions, provides law enforcement officers with a unique opportunity to prevent or deter potential WMD terrorist incidents. Prerequisites: Must be sworn members of a federal, state, county/parish, or municipal law enforcement agency currently assigned and functioning as patrol officers or line supervisors.

	Local Volunteer and Donations Management (APS Elective Course) - G288 This 2-day workshop addresses the planning and operations of an effective donations management system to ensure efficient use of undesignated donations and spontaneous volunteers during a disaster in conjunction with Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters (VOAD) and State and local government. State and local leaders within government and VOAD organizations who have responsibilities in the donations area are encouraged to attend this important course on planning and operating the donations management function. This course is one of the Advanced Professional Series (APS) Elective courses. For more information on the APS please go to http://training.fema.gov/emiweb/APS

	Management of Spontaneous Volunteers in Disasters - G489 The purpose of this course is to introduce the skills and planning considerations that are required to manage large numbers of people who are not affiliated with an experienced relief organization, but who want to help in disasters. 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

	Mass Fatalities Incident Response (APS Elective Course) - G386 This 2-� day course is designed to prepare state, local and other response agencies to handle mass fatalities effectively and to work with survivors in an emergency or disaster. The course is designed for a wide audience, encompassing the range of personnel with a role to play in a mass fatality incident. Coroners, medical examiners, funeral directors, first responder agencies, planners and emergency management personnel will benefit from this course. This course is one of the Advanced Professional Series (APS) Elective courses. For more information on the APS please go to http://training.fema.gov/emiweb/APS

	Mass Fatalities Planning and Response for Rural Communities - AWR232 This 8-hour awareness-level, instructor-led course is designed to prepare rural first responders and officials with the basic knowledge, skills and abilities to manage a mass fatality incident impacting their jurisdiction. Target audience includes first responders, coroners/medical examiners, public health officials, and others with responsibilities during a mass fatality incident. Issues addressed include establishing roles and responsibilities, assets management, remains processing and identification, diversity issues and development of a mass fatality plan that affect the construct of a mass fatality response.

	Mayoral Institute for All Hazards Preparedness - MGT311 This seminar is a forum for the nation’s mayors to discuss disaster response challenges unique to mayors, county executive officers, and county commissioners. This facilitated discussion is designed for 8-12 participants – preferably a group of mayors sharing regional response interests. Providing a unique opportunity to share proven strategies, the seminar features a multimedia terrorism scenario and other relevant all-hazards vignettes designed to fuel discussion and highlight key issues of the Emergency Management framework. Open to mayors, county executive officers and county commissioners.

	Medical Management of CBRNE Events - PER211 This course will equip first responders and first receivers with the skills needed to ensure proper patient triage, treatment, and transportation in the event of exposure to chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNE) weapons. Exercises conducted in a CBRNE scenario will reinforce classroom lectures and interaction. Participants will use their training to demonstrate proper techniques for assessment, triage, mass decontamination considerations, treatment and stabilization. In addition, course participants will receive training on the proper techniques for protecting themselves and limiting cross-contamination. Participants are strongly recommended to complete two online courses prior to attending the PER-211 course. The courses are: WMD/Terrorism Awareness for Emergency Responders and EMS Concepts for WMD which are found at the following website: www.teexwmdcampus.com.

	Medical Preparedness and Response to Bombing Incidents (MPRBI) - MGT348 Participants representing jurisdictional and health care facility supervisory, command, and emergency planning staff participate in traditional didactic and facilitated instructional techniques designed to study the London Subway bombing and related support modules for salient pre- and post-event strategic planning roles, lessons learned, best practices, and local policies related to identification of targets, explosive characteristics, and general pre- and post-detonation aspects of a bombing event. This course is delivered concurrently with PER-233 and is facilitated by instructors possessing expertise in both medical operations and explosives. Participants of the combined PER-233/MGT-348 will be assigned to the appropriate course based on their current duty responsibilities or emergency management/response roles within their respective organization. Prerequisites: IS100, IS200, and IS700. Target Audience: Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Law Enforcement, Healthcare, Public Health, Public Works

	Medical Preparedness and Response to Bombing Incidents (MPRBI) - PER233 This course is designed to equip first responders and first receivers with the knowledge necessary to enhance the safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of an integrated jurisdictional medical response and subsequent clinical care following a bombing incident. This course is delivered concurrently with MGT348 and is facilitated by instructors possessing expertise in both medical operations and explosives. Participants of the combined PER233/MGT348 will be assigned to the appropriate course based on their current duty responsibilities or emergency management/response roles within their respective organization.

	Missouri Disaster Animal Sheltering & Handling (MO-DASH) - MO115 This fun & informative two-day course will prepare the responder for dealing with animals affected by disaster. Responders will come away from the course with the knowledge of how to set up an emergency animal shelter & assist in its daily operations, how ICS is used in emergency animal sheltering, dealing with the media & legal issues, as well as how to personally prepare for a deployment. Responders will also learn the basics of animal handling and how to identify certain animal behaviors. A mock disaster setup will apply the covered topics to real-life disaster situations.

	Missouri Grant Application Information Workshop - OHS01 The workshop will provide Regional, Local, State, and Non-Governmental Organizations with details as to the grant opportunities available, financial information, and allow the OHS Grant Specialist an opportunity to visit one-on-one with previous sub-receipients of the Homeland Security grants to review the grant information and answer questions. It will also allow us the opportunity to discuss your concerns or questions regarding other open grants.

	Missouri HazMat Symposium - MERC011 The Missouri Hazardous Materials Symposium is an opportunity for all agencies to receive hazardous material training. This year’s training will be provided by Dept. of Natural Resources, Division of Fire Safety, MO Highway Patrol, Civil Support, Department of Homeland Security, Dept of Health and Senior Service and MERC. The TENTATIVE schedule is as follows: Day 1 - 8 hour classes will be offered: Hazmat Awareness and Operations Train the Trainer, Illicit Labs - A Safe Response for Public Service Personnel, Emergency Response to Chemical Process Industries, Hazmat Awareness, Isotainer Class, and a PHMSA Industry Course. CEU’s and POST offered. Day 2 - Symposium Starts at 8:00 with Opening Ceremony Key note speaker will be announced when confirmed, Breakouts start after lunch, Evening Entertainment will be what the hotel offers. Day 3 - General Session in the AM –Breakouts in the afternoon, and Banquet that night. Day 4 - MERC Meeting. For additional information contact Tina Brown 573-526-9239. Cost for the Symposium is 175$ per person.

	Mitigation for Emergency Managers (APS Required Course) - G393 This 3-day course is designed to train emergency managers and other interested individuals who have no specialized technical background, but can support mitigation efforts as advocates. The course provides activities and exercises that build the participants’ abilities to: perform the tasks and responsibilities of the emergency managers’ role; create long-term strategies for disaster-resistant communities; identify local mitigation opportunities; select mitigation solutions to hazard risk problems; find resources to carry out mitigation activities in a post-disaster environment.

	Mobilizing Faith-Based Community Organizations in Preparing for Disaster - MGT405 This planning and management-level course trains FBCO representatives, management-level emergency managers, and first responders from rural and small communities to strategically mobilize and engage members of faith-based community organizations, including religious charities, nonprofits such as the Salvation Army, the American Red Cross, churches (both affiliated and unaffiliated), temples, synagogues, mosques, and NGOs etc., in a reciprocal approach to disaster planning that is integrated into current local and statewide emergency management efforts. This course emphasizes grassroots mobilization and coordination efforts as a means of engaging all faith communities, thereby reaching those marginalized communities most vulnerable to disaster, most frequently excluded from the planning process, and ultimately, most difficult to aid in recovery. This course introduces vital emergency management concepts to FBCO leaders, many of whom will have had no prior experience with emergency management and also seeks to educate emergency managers and first responders about the critical role FBCO's can play in strengthening preparedness. Prerequisites: Completion of the IS100 Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS).

	Modular Emergency Response Radiological Transportation Training - MO121 The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Transportation Emergency Preparedness Program (TEPP) has developed the Modular Emergency Response Radiological Transportation Training (MERRTT) program. This 8-hour introductory MERRTT course provides fundamental knowledge for responding to transportation incidents involving radiological material, including packaging and labeling, as well as other considerations for first responders to properly and safely manage an incident where radiological materials may be encountered. This is for first responders and emergency managers located on or near major transportation routes that could be used to transport radiological materials. P.O.S.T approval pending

	Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for Higher Education - L363 THE CLASS IS COMPLETELY FULL. WE ARE NO LONGER TAKING APPLICATIONS. This FEMA course was designed to be delivered to teams of campus personnel who are responsible for creating, reviewing, implementing and exercising emergency operations plans. The target audience for this course is people who have traditional response or strategic experience, but minimal experience in emergency management planning. The three-day course is primarily interactive presentations and class exercises coupled with numerous individual and small-group practice activities. This course trains teams of 6-8 people from each campus, who can take those skills and knowledge back to their own campuses to facilitate the emergency planning process. The make/up of the team is decided by each campus and should be selected from these positions (one person per position): Community first responders (Fire, EMS); City/County OES; Campus security or law enforcement; Campus Emergency Management; Campus Administration; Risk Management; PIO/Communication; Facilities Management; Student Affairs (health, housing, dining, etc); Employee/Occupational Health; Counseling (students and/or staff); Faculty and/or Students; Information Technology

	MultiHazard Emergency Planning for Schools (APS Elective Course) - G364 This 2-day course provides schools with the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to refine or develop an all-hazards school Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) and to identify how to train and exercise the school EOP. This course follows the guidance set forth in the FEMA Comprehensive Preparedness Guide, CPG 101, for developing an emergency operations plan and explains how to utilize the National Incident Management System (NIMS) as the foundation for planning and building partnerships with outside agencies such as law enforcement, fire, and emergency management. After completing this course, participants will be able to: • Refine or develop a school emergency operations plan (EOP). Throughout the course, the school will review the existing EOP, determine areas for improvement, and make changes/updates to the EOP. • Identify how to train and exercise the EOP. The school will describe the benefits of training and exercising the school’s EOP, and identify who needs to be involved in training and exercising the EOP. Selection Criteria: Seven(7) person planning team should consist of: four(4) school administrators/staff/faculty (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 and teachers), and three(3) local responders (in order: emergency management, law enforcement, fire/emergency medical services). ONLY TEAMS WILL BE ENROLLED in this course. Prerequisites:_ Required: School EOP. Recommended: Completion of IS-100.SCa (or IS-100. SC or IS-100.b), Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS-100, for Schools, and IS-700 or IS-700.a, National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction.

	NIMS ICS All-Hazard Incident Commander (IC) Course - G950 This course is designed to provide local and state-level emergency responders with a robust understanding of the duties, responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective IC on an All-Hazards Incident Management Team. 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 Incident Commander on an All-Hazards ICS Incident Management Team. Exercises, simulations, discussions, and a final exam enable students to process and apply their new knowledge. Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS Position Specific training should be completed by personnel who are regularly assigned to functional, support, or unit leader positions on USFA or other Type III All-Hazards Incident Management Teams (AHIMT), or by those persons who desire to seek credentials/certification in those positions. Prerequisites: Required: ICS 100, 200, 700, 800, 300, 400

	NIMS ICS All-Hazards Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS) Course - G960 The course is designed to provide local and state-level emergency responders with a robust understanding of the duties, responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective DIVS on an AHIMT. The course walks students through general information, including an overview of the Operations Section and information on incident mobilization, initial situation 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. Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS Position Specific training should be completed by personnel who are regularly assigned to functional, support, or unit leader positions on USFA or other Type III All-Hazards Incident Management Teams (AHIMT), or by those persons who desire to seek credentials/certification in those positions. Prerequisites Required: ICS 100, 200, 700, 800, 300, 400

	NIMS ICS All-Hazards Facilities Unit Leader (FACL) Course - G971 The course will help students establish the essential core competencies required for performing the duties of the FACL in an all-hazards incident. The course walks students through general information, including an overview of the Logistics Section and information on incident mobilization, initial situation 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 discussion-based exercise and there is a capstone tabletop exercise at the end of the course to give students hands-on practice functioning as a FACL. Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS Position Specific training should be completed by personnel who are regularly assigned to functional, support, or unit leader positions on USFA or other Type III All-Hazards Incident Management Teams (AHIMT), or by those persons who desire to seek credentials/certification in those positions. Prerequisites: Required: ICS 100, 200, 700, 800, 300, 400

	NIMS ICS All-Hazards Finance/Administration Section Chief (FSC) Course - G973 This course is designed to provide local and state-level emergency responders with a robust understanding of the duties, responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective FSC on an All-Hazards Incident Management Team. These responsibilities fall into two categories: FSC duties 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 students to process and apply their new knowledge. Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS Position Specific training should be completed by personnel who are regularly assigned to functional, support, or unit leader positions on USFA or other Type III All-Hazards Incident Management Teams (AHIMT), or by those persons who desire to seek credentials/certification in those positions. Prerequisites: Required: ICS 100, 200, 700, 800, 300, 400

	NIMS ICS All-Hazards Finance/Administration Unit Leaders (FAUL) Course - G975 The Finance/Administration Unit Leader course will help students 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 students to perform as any of the four Finance/Administration Unit Leaders (Time Unit Leader, Procurement Unit Leader, Compensation and Claims Unit Leader, Cost Unit Leader). Students will learn information that is applicable across all four positions, such as Unit set-up and management, information gathering, and interactions. Complex experiential exercises and discussions will afford students the opportunity to act as each Unit Leaders while connecting all information learned back to real-world application. Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS Position Specific training should be completed by personnel who are regularly assigned to functional, support, or unit leader positions on USFA or other Type III All-Hazards Incident Management Teams (AHIMT), or by those persons who desire to seek credentials/certification in those positions. Prerequisites: Required: ICS 100, 200, 700, 800, 300, 400

	NIMS ICS All-Hazards Liaison Officer (LOFR) Course - G956 This course is designed to provide local and state-level emergency responders with a robust understanding of the duties, responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective LOFR on an All-Hazards Incident Management Team. Exercises, simulations, discussions, and a final exam enable students to process and apply their new knowledge. Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS Position Specific training should be completed by personnel who are regularly assigned to functional, support, or unit leader positions on USFA or other Type III All-Hazards Incident Management Teams (AHIMT), or by those persons who desire to seek credentials/certification in those positions. Prerequisites Required: ICS 100, 200, 700, 800, 300, 400

	NIMS ICS All-Hazards Logistics Section Chief (LSC) Course - G967 This course is designed to provide local and state-level emergency responders with a robust understanding of the duties, responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective LSC on an All-Hazards Incident Management team. These responsibilities fall into two categories: Logistics Section Chief duties (1) responding to the incident; and (2) effectively fulfilling the position responsibilities of a Logistics Section Chief on an All-Hazards ICS Incident Management Team. Exercises, simulations, discussions, and a final exam enable students to process and apply their new knowledge. Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS Position Specific training should be completed by personnel who are regularly assigned to functional, support, or unit leader positions on USFA or other Type III All-Hazards Incident Management Teams (AHIMT), or by those persons who desire to seek credentials/certification in those positions. Prerequisites: Required: ICS 100, 200, 700, 800, 300, 400

	NIMS ICS All-Hazards Operations Section Chief (OSC) Course - G958 This course is designed to provide local and state-level emergency responders with a robust understanding of the duties, responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective OSC on an All-Hazards Incident Management Team. 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 Operations Section Chief on an All-Hazards ICS Incident Management Team. Exercises, simulations, discussions, and a final exam enable students to process and apply their new knowledge. Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS Position Specific training should be completed by personnel who are regularly assigned to functional, support, or unit leader positions on USFA or other Type III All-Hazards Incident Management Teams (AHIMT), or by those persons who desire to seek credentials/certification in those positions. Prerequisites: Required: ICS 100, 200, 700, 800, 300, 400

	NIMS ICS All-Hazards Planning Section Chief (PSC) Course - G962 This course is designed to provide local and state-level emergency responders with a robust understanding of the duties, responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective PSC on an All-Hazards Incident Management Team. These responsibilities fall into two categories: PSC duties 1) managing the planning cycle and 2) tracking resources and incident status. Exercises, simulations, discussions, and a final exam enable students to process and apply their new knowledge. Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS Position Specific training should be completed by personnel who are regularly assigned to functional, support, or unit leader positions on USFA or other Type III All-Hazards Incident Management Teams (AHIMT), or by those persons who desire to seek credentials/certification in those positions. Prerequisites Required: ICS 100, 200, 700, 800, 300, 400

	NIMS ICS All-Hazards Public Information Officer (PIO) Course - G952 This course is designed for a PIO assigned to an incident as a member of an All-Hazard Incident Management Team (AHIMTs), 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 students 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 function to concentrate training on the fundamental duties and responsibilities of PIO in an all-hazard 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 students to process and apply their new knowledge. Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS Position Specific training should be completed by personnel who are regularly assigned to functional, support, or unit leader positions on USFA or other Type III All-Hazards Incident Management Teams (AHIMT), or by those persons who desire to seek credentials/certification in those positions. Prerequisites: Required: ICS 100, 200, 700, 800, 300, 400.

	NIMS ICS All-Hazards Resources Unit Leader (RESL) Course - G965 This course provides an overview of Unit Leader responsibilities, the Planning Section and the planning process to contextualize the Resources Unit for students unfamiliar with the planning process or the Incident Command System (ICS). It then explores specific RESL functions and responsibilities including resource tracking systems, operational planning, and resource products/outputs. The Status/Check-in and Demobilization functions are covered to provide students with the knowledge to perform those duties if necessary. Exercises/simulations, discussions, and a final exam enable students to process and apply their new knowledge. Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS Position Specific training should be completed by personnel who are regularly assigned to functional, support, or unit leader positions on USFA or other Type III All-Hazards Incident Management Teams (AHIMT), or by those persons who desire to seek credentials/certification in those positions. Prerequisites: Required: ICS 100, 200, 700, 800, 300, 400

	NIMS ICS All-Hazards Safety Officer (SOFR) Course - G954 This course is designed to provide local and state-level emergency responders with a robust understanding of the duties, responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective SOFR on an All-Hazards Incident Management Team. 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 a Safety Officer on an All-Hazards IMT. Exercises, simulations, discussions, and a final exam enable students to process and apply their new knowledge. Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS Position Specific training should be completed by personnel who are regularly assigned to functional, support, or unit leader positions on USFA or other Type III All-Hazards Incident Management Teams (AHIMT), or by those persons who desire to seek credentials/certification in those positions. Prerequisites: Required: ICS 100, 200, 700, 800, 300, 400

	NIMS ICS All-Hazards Situation Unit Leaders (SITL) Course - G964 This course helps attendees establish the essential core competencies required for performing the duties of the SITL in an all-hazards incident. This course addresses all responsibilities appropriate to a SITL operating in a local- or state-level 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 Situation Unit Leader Kit to the instruction, the course provides a realistic, hands-on approach to mastering the skills of a SITL. Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS Position Specific training should be completed by personnel who are regularly assigned to functional, support, or unit leader positions on USFA or other Type III All-Hazards Incident Management Teams (AHIMT), or by those persons who desire to seek credentials/certification in those positions. Prerequisites: Required: ICS 100, 200, 700, 800, 300, 400

	NIMS ICS All-Hazards Supply Unit Leader (SPUL) Course - G970 This course helps attendees establish the essential core competencies required for performing the duties of the SPUL in an all-hazards incident. By requiring attendees to bring jurisdiction-specific information to the instruction, the course provides a realistic, hands-on approach to mastering the skills of a SPUL organized by the fundamental steps of the ordering process. Attendees 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 discussed mobilization, setting up and managing the Supply Unit, and demobilization. Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS Position Specific training should be completed by personnel who are regularly assigned to functional, support, or unit leader positions on USFA or other Type III All-Hazards Incident Management Teams (AHIMT), or by those persons who desire to seek credentials/certification in those positions. Prerequisites: Required: ICS 100, 200, 700, 800, 300, 400

	NIMS Resource Management Course (APS Elective) - IS703.a This course introduces resource management as described in the National Incident Management System (NIMS), and shows how systems for managing resources can be used to improve incident response. The course includes examples of best practices, lessons learned, and job aids to assist the participant in planning for resource management. � At the conclusion of this course, you should be able to: Establish systems for describing, inventorying, requesting, and tracking resources. Activate these systems prior to and during an incident. Dispatch resources prior to and during an incident. Deactivate or recall resources during or after incidents. Completion of IS 700.a, National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction, is recommended.

	Online Demonstration of WebEOC - MO124 The Missouri Department of Public Safety and SEMA will be hosting WebEOC online demonstrations to familiarize Missouri stakeholders with this important new tool to promote information sharing and resource request tracking in Missouri. We are fortunate to have two experienced professionals – Stephen Bean, Emergency Management Technology Integrator from Kansas City and Jonathan Ayers from Springfield-Greene County Office of Emergency Management – conducting the online overview and demonstration. No reservations are necessary. Simply choose the date that best fits your schedule. Click on this link to access the course http://connect.hsin.gov/webeocoutreach/

	Operational Level Response to HazMat/WMD Incidents - PER212 This course focuses on the special challenges faced by emergency responders and first receivers in dealing with a Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) or terrorist incident. Upon completion, participants will be able to respond to a WMD/hazardous materials incident. Responders will be able to preclude the spread of the hazard to the public and the environment. PREREQUISITES: WMD/Terrorism Awareness for Emergency Responders (AWR110-W); WMD Awareness Level Training (AWR160); NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials First Responder: Awareness (AWR160 meets this requirement). NOTICE: This course is not affilliated with the Missouri Emergency Response Commission (MERC) or the Division of Fire Safety. Attendees will not receive any HazMat certification from attending this course.

	Operational WMD Response for Law Enforcement T-t-T - PER225-1 This course is designed to address specific fundamentals and skills associated with an emergency response to a WMD incident. As such, it provides detailed technical information and includes hands-on practice of actions required of emergency responders in WMD incident situations. Throughout the program of instruction, participants are reminded of the necessity for teamwork among all responding agencies; as emergency responders, they must support and facilitate the operations of fire and medical services and other responding agencies. In summary, the course prepares representatives of state and local emergency response agencies to perform a critical emergency responder role safely and effectively during an incident involving WMD agents. PREREQUISITES: Must be emergency response personnel of a federal, state, or local emergency agency in good standing and have successfully completed awareness-level training on WMD.

	Passenger Train Emergency Response (PTER) - PTER Four hour classroom orientation with 2-3 hour demonstration with railcar. Instructors are from AMTRAK Emergency Preparedness. Topics covered: railroad right of way safety concerns, hoses and rails the correct way, bent rail, pre-planning, pneumatic and electrical hazards, equipment schematics, tunnels, bridges, train crew orientation, long distance train crew, short distance commuter train crew, etc.

	Personal Radiation Detection (PRD) - PER243 This course is designed to train law enforcement and public safety officers to employ department procured and issued personal radiation detectors (PRD) within the bounds of the jurisdiction/agency operational environment, including local instruments, procedures, and legal considerations. The course provides training and extensive hands-on practice with real radioactive material. PRD instruments used in the course are the instruments owned and issued by the responder organization. The responder organization will provide PRDs for student use in the course, preferably one PRD per student.

	Planning for Disability Integration in Emergency Management - L197 (G197) The purpose of this course is to provide the participants who are 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. Since activity limitations affect everyone at some point in our lives, preparing to accommodate people with disabilities and other types of access and functional needs in emergency planning, response, and recovery often translates into being better equipped to serve all people. It is recommended that participants complete the following courses: � IS-230.b, Fundamentals of Emergency Management � IS-100.b, Introduction to Incident Command System � IS-700.a, NIMS: An Introduction

	Port and Vessel Security for Public Safety and Maritime Personnel - AWR144 Port and Vessel Security for Public Safety and Maritime Personnel is an eight-hour training program designed to educate rural public safety officials and personnel in maritime jurisdictions who may respond to maritime incidents. The inland waterways of the maritime system encompass many high risk terminals that are located outside large municipalities but which share the same risk factors as larger ports. This course will assist the public safety community in understanding the unique and complex security needs of maritime facilities and vessels. Through this course, first responders will gain a better understanding of the criticalities of the maritime system, thereby increasing their ability to defend it. The training will also enable first responders to better assist the facilities and vessels with the orderly, secure, and safe flow of commerce that is vital to all maritime communities and to the nation.

	Preparedness & Response to Agriculture Terrorism - MGT322 This course provides participants with the skills they need to prepare for and respond to an agricultural terrorist attack on their area's food supply. Participants are trained to identify and recruit those in their neighborhood whose daily activities place them in a unique position to identify potential threats to the cultivation, production, processing, transportation, or distribution of the Nation's food supply. Participants will develop an incident response plan for their area and learn to identify and obtain federal, state, county/parish, or municipal resources that can protect the agricultural resources of the United States. PREREQUISITES: Completion of a WMD Awareness-level training course; Familiarity with the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the National Response Framework (NRF); Government-issued identification card.

	Preparedness & Response to Agriculture Terrorism T-t-T - MGT322-1 This course provides participants with the skills they need to prepare for and respond to an agricultural terrorist attack on their area's food supply. Participants are trained to identify and recruit those in their neighborhood whose daily activities place them in a unique position to identify potential threats to the cultivation, production, processing, transportation, or distribution of the Nation's food supply. Participants will develop an incident response plan for their area and learn to identify and obtain federal, state, county/parish, or municipal resources that can protect the agricultural resources of the United States. Geared toward trainers, this course format prepares instructors to prepare participants to respond to an agricultural terrorist attack on the food supply. PREREQUISITES: Completion of a WMD Awareness-level training course; Familiarity with the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the National Response Framework (NRF); Government-issued identification card.

	Preparing Communities for Animal, Plant and Food Incidents: An Introduction Train the Trainer - AWR117-1 This course enhances community-wide preparedness and response to incidents involving animals, plants, and food. Participants examine the extent to which accidential, intentional and naturally occurring incidents can affect daily operations in the food and agriculture industry. Participants will be able to recognize threats and vulnerabilities related to animal, plant and food operations. Using case studies, the course demonstrates how an incident can alter the lives of people locally and thousands of miles away. The target audience for the Train the Trainer version of this course is established trainers/instructors and Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN) educators who are seeking to train participants by teaching the Indirect version of this course using course materials provided by NCBRT. The NCBRT and EDEN have partnered to ensure the continuation of training to participants through Indirect course deliveries.

	Preparing Communities for Animal, Plant and Food Incidents; An Introduction - AWR117 This course enhances community-wide preparedness and response to incidents involving animals, plants, and food. Participants examine the extent to which accidential, intentional and naturally occurring incidents can affect daily operations in the food and agriculture industry. Participants will be able to recognize threats and vulnerabilities related to animal, plant and food operations. Using case studies, the course demonstrates how an incident can alter the lives of people locally and thousands of miles away.

	Primary Screener Backpack Basic (PSBB) - PER246 This course is designed to train law enforcement and public safety officers to employ department procured and issued backpack radiation detection systems within the bounds of the jurisdiction/agency operational environment, including local instruments, procedures, and legal considerations. The course provides training and extensive hands-on practice with actual radioactive material so that personnel employing a backpack radiation detection system during detection and interdiction missions will be able to do the following: Detect, verify, and locate the presence of radiation and/or radiological material; After receiving an alarm, identify and distinguish between the following: Non-Threat - Innocent alarms (background, NORM, and Medical Patient alarms); Non-Threat - Illegal conveyance (radiological material transported or stored improperly); Threat (illicit materials - RED, RDD or IND); and Unknown (requires additional assistance); Upon detecting, verifying, and locating the source of the alarm, measure the approximate radiation level that generated the alarm; Use radiological/nuclear material recognition factors to assist in assessing the situation; Upon discovering the illicit use of radiological/nuclear material, initiate organizational protocols to ensure the health and safety of the responders and the public.

	Public Information in an All-Hazards Incident - MGT318 This course examines the role of public information in Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD), terrorist, and all-hazards incident management and provides practical training in crisis communication techniques. In a major incident, it is of critical importance that community leaders, incident managers, and public information officers are prepared to communicate with the public through traditional and social media. This course focuses on the role of public information in WMD, terrorism, or all-hazards incident management; the information needs of the press and public in a crisis; and strategies for planning, conducting, and managing the crisis public information effort. The intended audience is the individuals within a jurisdiction whose duties may require them to interface with news media during their community's response to a WMD, terrorism, or all-hazards incident. Course participants who would benefit from this training include a jurisdiction's key elected officials, public information officers, key department heads, key public health and medical personnel, first responders, and emergency management officials from both the public and private sectors.

	Public Information Officer Awareness Training - G289 This awareness-level training is suitable for new PIOs, taken alone or before Basic Public Information Officer (PIO) (G290) training. A secondary audience is elected or other officials who want an overview of emergency public information.

	Public Safety WMD Response-Sampling Techniques and Guidelines - PER222 This course prepares hazardous materials (HAZMAT) teams within the state and local emergency response agencies to safely and effectively conduct public safety operations at known or suspected weapons of mass destruction (WMD) incidents in a manner consistent with FBI recommended guidelines for procedures and protocols, including a sampling response in compliance with OSHA 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910.120 (q). The course challenges participants to develop a systematic approach to managing a WMD scene in which the public’s safety is a risk. The course evolves from traditional problem-based classroom activities into a series of scenario-based practical exercises. Participants who successfully complete the course are eligible to participate in the Advanced Chemical/Biological Integrated Response course delivered at the Dugway Proving Grounds. Because WMD response is multidisciplinary in nature, the course will also be useful to responders who work with HAZMAT teams in roles that do not require exclusion zone entry. This second group includes law enforcement, public health, and other personnel with the responsibility to receive and transport a sample from the HAZMAT team to a designated laboratory. PREREQUISITES: Successful completion of a WMD awareness-level training course; being a certified HazMat technician qualifies a participant at the primary level; demonstrating a need-to-know job function required to support, supervise, and/or work with individuals responsible for collecting, receiving, or processing samples from a contaminated environment qualifies a participant at the secondary level.; Respiratory medical clearance for wearing Level C PPE (29 CFR 1910.134); Government-issued photo ID and a copy of their HazMat Technician-level certification.; Participant application must be complete.

	Rail Car Incident Response - AWR147 This course has been developed to educate rural emergency responders on freight rail car incidents involving hazardous materials. Through this course, participants will gain an understanding of potential hazards at a train derailment, the properties of specific chemicals, and various incident control, confinement and containment mitigation techniques. In addition, participants will learn about basic rail car design and construction features as well as damage assessment strategies to help interpret damage to the rail cars in the event of an incident. Upon completion of this course, participants should be better prepared to respond to a freight rail car incident without endangering the health and safety of the responders and the environment.

	Rapid Needs Assessment (APS Required Course) - G250.7 Communities can use the Resource Guide and Facilitator’s Guide when developing the plan and procedures for rapidly and efficiently collecting disaster intelligence immediately following a disaster. This intelligence is used to prioritize response activities, allocate available resources, and specifically request resources from other sources to save and sustain lives. There is no lodging or reimbursement for this course. This course is one of the Advanced Professional Series (APS) Required courses. For more information on the APS please go to http://training.fema.gov/emiweb/APS

	Rapid Visual Screening of Disaster Relief Buildings for Potential Seismic Hazards - L154 This five-hour course introduces those involved with shelter placement and management to the Rapid Visual Screening (RVS) procedure. The RVS comprises methodology and forms that will help quickly identify, inventory and rank buildings according to their expected safety and usability during an earthquake. This course includes classroom instruction as well as an exercise that apply the RVS procedure to a building. Representatives from volunteer agencies are encouraged to attend as well as local and state officials who are involved with identifying, establishing and maintaining shelters and other disaster relief facilities for residents affected by a large earthquake in the Midwest.

	Resource Inventory Management for Rural Communities - MGT339 This eight-hour, management-level instructor-led course will provide public and private rural community stakeholders with an understanding of the skills and knowledge they need in order to effectively create and maintain a comprehensive resource inventory utilizing resources on a local, county, or multi-county area. In the course of four modules, participants will not only learn how to list their organization's resources in accordance to the National Incident Command System's (NIMS) but will also learn how to establish mutual aid agreements, and how to effectively manage resources in the field, from resource activation to resource demobilization. During the last module, participants will be provided with an opportunity to test and evaluate their resource management techniques in the context of a tabletop exercise. This exercise describes a series of situations in which participants are required to identify and resolve resource management issues that could arise during an emergency.

	Respiratory Protection: Program Development and Administration - PER263 The Respiratory Protection: Program Development and Administration course is a two-day training program delivered at the site determined by a hosting jurisdiction or department. The RP course is designed to provide necessary core information for an organization to develop, implement, administer, and sustain a respiratory protection program as defined in 29 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1910 (29 CFR 1910). Prerequisites: Completed awareness training for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, or Explosive (CBRNE) response through AWR-160 or another DHS-certified program; Be an employer-designated respiratory protection program administrator with requisite knowledge of the subject and purpose of the course content.

	Scenario-Based Executive Level Training (S-BELT): Enhancing Executive Leadership Capacity - AWR201 This course is designed to increase the awareness of public safety executives in their increased responsibilities to assist local leadership from small, rural, and tribal communities in creating vigilant, prepared, and resilient communities within their homeland security missions. Homeland security is presented as an issue that requires the best efforts and collaboration of community leadership and the community as a whole, including the public and private sector. This course offers "hands-on" application and insight into the leader's role and responsibility in managing local homeland security operations and other events of national significance through an all-hazards approach.

	Secondary Screener/Radiation Isotope Identifier Device (SS/RIID) - PER245 The Primary Screener Backpack Basic Course - referred to hereafter simply as Backpack, enables law enforcement, fire service, HAZMAT technicians, and public works disciplines, assigned to radiation detection primary screener duties, to detect radiation, verify radiation alarms, localize the source of radiation, and measure detected radioactive material with increased range and sensitivity using the backpack along with the standard personal radiation detector (PRD) systems. The primary screener will be trained to employ the backpack to detect radiation in or on people, vehicles, packages, and/or facilities. A variety of sealed radioactive sources are used in Backpack learner activities and practical exercises. These sources are intended to simulate the types of radioactive material that the primary screener may encounter in the public domain. The expected outcome of the Backpack Course is to train selected personnel to perform the duties of a primary screener using a backpack radiation detection system as a function of the radiation detection mission. The primary screener will be trained to employ the Backpack to detect, verify, locate, and measure radiation levels of an unknown radiological source.

	Senior Officials Workshop for All Hazards Preparedness - MGT312 This workshop is for local jurisdiction elected and appointed senior officials. Its purpose is to provide a forum to discuss strategic and executive-level issues related to disaster preparedness, share proven strategies and best practices, and enhance coordination among officials responsible for emergency response to a disaster. Participants receive an Executive Handbook outlining the emergency management framework (protection, preparedness, response, and recovery phases), as well as other key senior level issues and discussion topics.

	Spiritual Care Education: Spiritual Care across the Continuum of Care - MO78 This is Level 1 & 2 training that consists of six mini courses: Introduction to Spiritual Care, World Religions and Human Spirituality, Study of Death and Dying, Interventions in Spiritual Care, Facilitation to do "The Right Thing", Preaching (Speaking) & Worship in a Pluralistic Environment.

	STARRS Multi-Year Training & Exercise Plan Workshop - STARRS 01 The St. Louis Area Regional Response System (STARRS) and FEMA Region VII are hosting the St. Louis Regional Training and Exercise Planning Workshop (TEPW). The purpose of this workshop is to bring together representatives from the St. Louis area emergency services organizations, planning organizations and those who work with these agencies. The intent is to discuss how to improve the region's capability to respond to a disaster through better training and exercise programs. The goal is the update and expansion of the St. Louis Multi-Year Training and Exercise Plan (MYTEP), a key component of the homeland security grant funding for the region. This is targeted towards STARRS Committee members, St. Louis area emergency services agencies training and exercise program representatives, and St. Louis region disaster planning organization training and exercise representatives.

	The EOC's Role in Community Cyber Security - MGT384 This is a 2-day non-technical course designed to provide an awareness of how cyber events can impact a community, an Emergency Operations Center, and our daily lives. In this course, participants will discover the roles and responsibilities needed to detect, prevent, and respond to a cyber security incident. Using past cyber events, participants will explore how the EOC and community would plan for and manage information and resources needed for a cyber event and understand how cyber can be used to affect, disrupt, and/or complicate emergency responses. Prerequisites: AWR136, Essentials of Community Cyber Security. Audience: Participants should be involved with any Emergency Operations Center (examples include: State, City, County, and University, Hospital or private sector). Participants involved in all EOC activities during a community emergency, disaster, or other event are encouraged to attend.

	Threat and Risk Assessment Course - MGT310 This course prepares emergency response managers, community leaders, private sector, nongovernment organizations, and tribal leaders to conduct a comprehensive, capabilities-based threat and risk assessment for terrorism/all-hazards incidents under the National Response Framework (NRF), National Preparedness Guidelines and Homeland Security Presidential Directives. Participant activities focus on the jurisdictional process for determining ability to respond to chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNE) and natural disaster events. Participants will identify shortfalls, perform gap analysis, and develop a needs assessment to fill shortfalls/gaps identified within the preparedness cycle. The course delivery combines lecture, small group discussions, participant activities, and multimedia scenarios to improve the multi disciplinary emergency teams' capability to prevent, protect, respond to, or recover from all-hazards mass casualty events. Target Audience: Public Safety Communication, Law Enforcement, Fire Services, EMS, HAZMAT, Healthcare, Governmental Administrative, Public Health, Public Works, Emergency Management. Jurisdictions are encouraged to invite private/public industry and volunteer organizations to participate in the training; these groups add an important dimension to the team. Participants should work in one of the above disciplines/services, possess a working knowledge of the jurisdiction's Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) and Terrorism Incident Annex (TIA) to the EOP, and have completed a WMD/terrorism incident awareness course, or be approved by the local jurisdiction host.

	Tier II T-t-T - MO69.A This course will demonstrate how to complete a Tier II form. Students will be given a listing of the most common SIC/NAICS, CAS Numbers and the most commonly used Hazardous Substances Converting Formula. This information will be useful for LEPC members to assist their industry partners. The target audience is LEPC members. Student travel expenses should be covered by local LEPC funds.

	Tier II Workshop - MO69 This training session is being offered to industry who is needing assistance in filing their on-line Tier II. Training sessions will include step by step instructions and team support for industry partners. Highlights: On line reporting, Complete Tier II registration, Computers available.

	TRANSCAER Anhydrous Ammonia Training - MERC023 TRANSCAER Anhydrous Ammonia Training is a 4 hour course covering Anhydrous Ammonia Properties, Rail Transportation, Highway Transports and Nurse Tanks, and Emergency Response considerations. This course includes classroom presentations as well as hands on demonstrations with rail cars, transports and nurse tanks. This course approved for POST CEU's and Bureau of EMS Elective CEU's

	Transit System Security - DOT001PROT Participants will receive the necessary information on how to develop a System Security Program Plan (SSPP) and how to implement the program. They will be shown how to use resources to reduce crime and improve passenger and employee security. The course provides a uniform format for developing and implementing security policies and procedures through a SSPP with crime prevention as the major component. Included are basic security terms, the eight steps in threat and vulnerability identification, and resolution process. The course addresses security in system planning, design, and construction; agency policies and procedures; managing special security issues; and various types of transit security staffing. Incident command system and coordination of response efforts and resources (NIMS/NRP) are also included.

	Transit Terrorist Tools and Tactics (T4) - AWR157 This 3 day (24 hour) course teaches transit security, local law enforcement , government officials, private security officers and others how to respond to the threat of a terrorist attack in a mass transit environment. The course begins with an overview of the threat to transit agencies and the consequences of an attack, and moves quickly into scenario-based practical exercises. Topics covered during the course include behavioral assessment, emergency planning, threat and vulnerability assessment and an introduction to various types of technology that can be used to help transit agencies prevent terrorist attacks. The final day of training is an all-day practical exercise that incorporates all of the topics previously covered. Anyone who works in a mass transit environment is encouraged to attend. This includes transit managers, coach operators, risk management staff and anyone else in the transit system. Others groups who often attend include transit police/local law enforcement, private security personnel and many others.

	Utilizing Computer-Aided Management of Emergency Operations in WMD-Train the Trainer - MGT320-1 This course is targeted at emergency responders and planners involved in planning for and responding to all-hazards emergency situations that may arise in their communities. It reviews the fundamental elements of the CAMEO Suite (i.e., ALOHA, MARPLOT, LandView, and CAMEOfm) in relation to weapons of mass destruction (WMD) threats and includes detailed technical information and hands-on practice of critical elements of the Suite. To better understand how the programs interface, participants are provided opportunities to practice key CAMEO procedures that allow users to enhance planning and response activities associated with community risks. These exercises clarify the connections between the programs and how they can enhance emergency planning and response activities. PREREQUISITES: Experienced CAMEO users who are knowledgeable in state, county/parish, or municipal emergency planning and response procedures; community emergency planning processes for chemical hazards; and hazards analysis processes for chemical incidents. Working knowledge of the CAMEOfm Suite, including CAMEOfm functions and Chemical Library, ALOHA and MARPLOT. Government-issued identification card.

	Utilizing Computer -Aided Management of Emergency Operations (CAMEO) in WMD - MGT320 This course is targeted at emergency responders and planners involved in planning for and responding to all-hazards emergency situations that may arise in their communities. It reviews the fundamental elements of the CAMEO Suite (i.e., ALOHA, MARPLOT, LandView, and CAMEOfm) in relation to weapons of mass destruction (WMD) threats and includes detailed technical information and hands-on practice of critical elements of the Suite. To better understand how the programs interface, participants are provided opportunities to practice key CAMEO procedures that allow users to enhance planning and response activities associated with community risks. These exercises clarify the connections between the programs and how they can enhance emergency planning and response activities. PREREQUISITES: Experienced CAMEO users who are knowledgeable in state, county/parish, or municipal emergency planning and response procedures; community emergency planning processes for chemical hazards; and hazards analysis processes for chemical incidents. Working knowledge of the CAMEOfm Suite, including CAMEOfm functions and Chemical Library, ALOHA and MARPLOT. Government-issued identification card.

	Warning Coordination (APS Elective Course) - G272 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. Each student needs to review the Warning Annex and procedures for hazardous weather events in his or her EOP before attending the course. Each student should also bring a copy of the community’s warning annex and procedures to the class. It is strongly recommended that all participants have attended the Hazardous Weather and Flooding Preparedness course before attending this course. This course is one of the Advanced Professional Series (APS) Elective courses. For more information on the APS please go to http://training.fema.gov/emiweb/APS

	WEM: Recovery from Disaster: The Local Government Role (APS Required Course) - G270.4 The goal of Recovery from Disaster: The Local Government Role is to explain recovery process roles and responsibilities at the local government level and thus facilitate the development of a Disaster Recovery Plan. At the conclusion of this course participants should be able to: Increase local government awareness of issues involved in disaster recovery; Identify the type of local government officials who serve on the disaster recovery teams (DRTs); and Identify the roles and responsibilities of disaster recovery team members. The Workshop in Emergency Management is designed for 2 day delivery and may be modified by the Lead Instructor/Course Manager to fit the needs of the target audience and time constraints. This course is one of the Advanced Professional Series (APS) Required courses. For more information on the APS please go to http://training.fema.gov/emiweb/APS

	Wide Area Search - PER213 The Wide Area Search course is 80% interactive classroom instruction and 20% task-oriented exercises. Students gain classroom and hands-on experience in wide area search techniques and operations. This course is designed for first time students as well as the seasoned first responder looking to expand their capabilities. This course is part of the US&R Search Program. The participants will learn how to prepare for a wide area search incident and how to operate as a search asset at the first responder level in an all risk, wide area search incident, as well as how to effectively utilize information to manage and plan the search of a large geographic area. Additionally, the participants will learn building and search marking systems and referencing systems utilized at wide area search incidents. The course concludes with a comprehensive table top exercise to reinforce the previous two days of instruction. During the exercise, the students will conduct an initial survey of an affected area, prioritize the areas to be searched, and then assign search resources.

	WMD Crime Scene Management for Emergency Responders - AWR103 This course Provides emergency responders with an understanding of the crime scene process. Responders also learn how to assist in crime scene protection and interact with crime scene investigators. This Awareness Level course was developed to serve the needs of emergency responders who have no previous training in responding to weapons of mass destruction (WMD) crime scenes.

	WMD HAZMAT Evidence Collection - PER201 This Operations Level course involves instruction in how to collect weapons of mass destruction (WMD) hazardous materials (HazMat) evidence and ensure that collection protocols are followed and that proper chain of custody is maintained. This course has been jointly developed by CRA and the Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI's) Hazardous Materials Response Unit (HMRU). Emergency responders may be asked to assist in hazard risk assessment and to act as a crime scene "specialist" in the actual collection of evidence at the direction of crime scene investigators. The objective is to provide Public Safety personnel with the skills and knowledge to effectively collect hazardous criminal evidence as a crime scene "specialist" at the direction of law enforcement. The two-day course is composed of classroom hours and a practical scenario. Prerequisite: WMD Crime Scene Management for Emergency Responders

	WMD Law Enforcement Response Actions - PER265 CDP This course provides the participant with hands-on training in surveying and monitoring, decontamination and triage procedures, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and scene survey and safety. Prerequisites: Completion of the WMD Law Enforcement Protective Measures (LEPM) course and successful completion of awareness-level training and lecture-based performance-level training.

	WMD Radiological/Nuclear Awareness - AWR140 This course is a weapons of mass destruction (WMD) radiological/nuclear overview designed for first responders and other personnel who are likely to be the first to arrive on the scene of a radiological/nuclear incident. It focuses on the basics of radiation, possible health effects, hazard identification, and proper notification procedures. The course consists of classroom instruction.

	WMD Radiological/Nuclear Awareness T-t-T - AWR140-1 This course is designed to prepare trainers to deliver a 4 hour Radiological/Nuclear Awareness Course, using a prepared lesson plan. Participants will have an opportunity to learn the basics of platform presentation and classroom discussion, and will present a portion of the Radiological/Nuclear Awareness Course as part of their training. This course is a prerequisite for the PER240 course.

	WMD Radiological/Nuclear Responder Operations - PER240 The course prepares emergency response personnel to respond to an incident involving a radiological or nuclear weapon of mass destruction (WMD), such as a radiological dispersal device (RDD, "dirty bomb") or an improvised nuclear device (IND). Participants are given hands-on experience with radiation fields while learning the basic operation of radiation detectors and dosimeters. Participants are taught to conduct radiological surveys of personnel, vehicles, facilities, and outdoor areas. Hands-on activities blend cognitive knowledge of radiation and instruments with survey techniques used in detecting the presence of radiation, locating radioactive material, and measuring levels of radiation and radiological contamination. Participants also learn to select personal protective equipment (PPE), perform radiological decontamination, conduct team operations at a radioactive hot zone, and perform lifesaving rescue operations in high radiation areas. The course culminates with an evaluation exercise requiring participant teams, under a unified command, to respond to a scenario in which terrorists attack a facility or public transportation system, disbursing radiological material. Every participant will be issued a dosimeter and radiation survey meter; however, it is recommended that attendees bring their own department's equipment if available. Prerequisite - WMD Radiological/Nuclear Awareness Course (AWR140-W). This course is available online at http://www.ctosnnsa.org.

	WMD Tactical Operation Course - Technician Level - PER221 This tactical operations course prepares tactical law enforcement teams to perform their functional roles during tactical operations involving terrorist use of weapons of mass destruction (WMD). Participants are expected to incorporate appropriate actions, required by the complexities and uniqueness of a WMD incident, into individual actions and team tactical objectives. Training activities include both classroom instruction and hands-on practical exercises that require tactical police operations in a WMD environment. Topics include threat, WMD agents, monitoring/detection equipment, personal protective equipment (PPE), tactical decontamination, medical monitoring requirements, and tactical imperatives associated with performance in contaminated environments. The course also includes a final performance test designed to ensure that the participants can demonstrate competencies related to the course objectives. Prerequisite: Participants must be sworn members of a state or local law enforcement agency and be currently assigned to, and serving as an integral part of, a fully operational law enforcement tactical team. They must have completed an awareness-level WMD course and a training program in basic tactical operations. In addition, they must have filled out a medical questionnaire verifying their physical fitness to work in PPE, including negative and/or positives pressure respirator, and completed a mask fit test.

	(COML) All Hazards Type III Communications Unit Leader - COML Through the Office of Emergency Communications Interoperable Communications Technical Assistance Program (OEC-ICTAP), the All-Hazards Type III Communications Unit Leader (COML) Class is available to provide DHS approved National Incident Management System (NIMS) compliant communications Unit Leader (COML) instruction to ensure that every state/territory has trained personnel capable of coordinating on-scene emergency communications during a multi-jurisdictional response. Each student should be familiar with their Tactical Interoperable Communications Plan (TIC Plan) and/or their state/regional/local Communication Plan and communication assets. Listed below are the Type III All-Hazards COML pre-requisites candidates must possess to receive a certificate for course completion. • A public safety communications background with exposure to field operations. • Fundamental public safety communications technology, supervisory, and personnel management skills. • Knowledge of local communications and communications system, frequencies and spectrum, technologies, local topography, system site locations including knowledge of local, regional, and state communication plans, and communications and resource contacts. • Completion of the ICS100, ICS200, ICS300, IS700, IS800B. The COML Class is targeted for all local, regional, state and federal cross disciplinary emergency response professionals and coordination/support personnel with a communication background.