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SUMMARY:L0110: National Emergency Management Basic Academy Train-the-Trainer
DESCRIPTION:Course Description:\nThe Basic Academy Train-the-Trainer consists of 2 days of discussions about course objectives\, how to set up and facilitate the class\, time management\, and other general topics. The last 3 days consist of student teach-backs that summarize portions of the Basic Academy course subject matter and describe activities and exercises with time for critique and questions. \nAll topics areas in the Basic Academy courses are covered in the Train-the-Trainer to support a training experience that combines knowledge of all fundamental systems\, concepts\, and practices of cutting-edge emergency management. The Academy provides shared classrooms of adult learners and skillful instructors resulting in a solid foundation upon which to build further studies and sound decisions. \nCourse Goal:\nThe purpose or goal of the Train-the-Trainer for the Basic Academy is to provide a sound and consistent basis for training instructors to teach foundational concepts of emergency management and entry-level skills in planning\, exercises\, and public information and warning. \nPrerequisites:\nParticipants of the course have met the following selection requirements: \n\nFive years of experience in Emergency Management\nThree years of classroom training experience in adult learning\n\nAlso\, it is recommended to complete the Basic Academy curriculum before taking this course as most of the host training managers require before instructing: \n\nE/L/K0101: Foundations of Emergency Management\, to include the Prerequisites for E/L/K0101:\n\nIS-29: Public Information Officer Awareness\nIS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System\nIS-120: An Introduction to Exercises\nIS-200: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response\nIS-230: Fundamentals of Emergency Management\nIS-235: Emergency Planning\nIS-240: Leadership and Influence\nIS-241: Decision Making and Problem Solving\nIS-242: Effective Communication\nIS-244: Developing and Managing Volunteers\nIS-700: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System\nIS-800: National Response Framework\, An Introduction\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nE/L/K0102: Science of Disaster\nE/L/K0103: Planning: Emergency Operations\nE/L/K0146: Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP)\nE/L/K0105: Public Information Basic\n\nTarget Audience:\nThis course is intended for those emergency managers and trainers from Federal\, state\, local\, tribal\, and territorial emergency management agencies who have extensive background in emergency management and experience in training adults. \n\nMinimum 5 years of experience in emergency management (recommended to be current practitioners)\nProven and proficient capability to deliver and facilitate training (EMI resume/ recommendation review)\nDemonstrated knowledge of the fundamental systems\, concepts\, and current practices in emergency management\nResume detailing responsibilities\, authority\, and length of time in profession\nEffectiveness teaching emergency management to adults\nDocumentation of at least 3 years of experience teaching emergency management to adults\n\nNotice to Applicants for EMI Courses: Individuals applying for EMI classes will be required to register using the FEMA Student Identification (SID) number. \nApplication Review:\nTo be evaluated for admission into this course\, block #16 on the application form must be completed. Please refer to the Target Audience above and indicate how you meet the requirements based upon your position and experience. \nLodging Information:\nCourse is being delivered at the Mobile County EMA. Please contact Mobile County EMA directly if you are interested in staying in the bunk rooms\, otherwise there are options for lodging within close proximity of the classroom.
URL:https://portal.ema.alabama.gov/train/l0110-mobile/
LOCATION:Mobile County EOC\, 7350 Zeigler Blvd\, Mobile\, AL\, 36608
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251003
DTSTAMP:20260405T171709
CREATED:20250609T164157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T165025Z
UID:12217-1759190400-1759449599@portal.ema.alabama.gov
SUMMARY:L0105: Public Information Basics
DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n\n\nTo equip participants with the skills needed to be full or part-time PIOs\, including oral and written communications; understanding and working with the media; and basic tools and techniques to perform effectively as a PIO\, both in the proactive/ advocacy times and crisis/emergency response. \nThe learner must achieve a minimum passing score of 75% on final knowledge assessments or demonstrate mastery on performance assessments or research assignments to earn the IACET CEU. \nACE: Level: Upper Division \nACE: Credit Hours: 1 \nCECs: 12 \n\n\n\n\nCourse Objectives\n\n\n\nUsing the strategic communications planning model\, develop a public awareness campaign (95%)\nUsing the strategic communications planning model\, develop an incident communications strategy (5%)\nIndicate the purpose of a public awareness campaign\nIdentify the steps in developing a public awareness campaign\nDevelop a strategy for an awareness campaign on a selected topic\nChange the method of developing a plan to follow the 8-step StratCom process\nDemonstrate the role and function of the PIO in both day-to-day emergency environments\nCompare actions PIOs can take to work with the news media during day-to-day and emergency situation\nDescribe different public information written products\nApply effective news release writing guidance\nAdapt or repurpose written media products for social media\nDescribe what types of impressions specific body language might convey during an interview\nIdentify elements of an interview the PIO should consider ahead of time\nIdentify steps a PIO needs to take to prepare for and conduct a news interview\nDemonstrate effective techniques for on-camera interviews\n\n\nPrerequisites\n\n\n\nIS0029.a: Public Information Officer Awareness
URL:https://portal.ema.alabama.gov/train/l0105-lee/
LOCATION:Lee County EMA\, 908 Avenue B\, Opelika\, AL\, 36801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="AEMA Training":MAILTO:training@ema.alabama.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250818T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250818T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171709
CREATED:20250514T195544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T200242Z
UID:12014-1755504000-1755536400@portal.ema.alabama.gov
SUMMARY:G 191 Emergency Operations Center/Incident Command System (EOC/ICS) Interface
DESCRIPTION:Course Description: \nThe goal of this professional development course\, G0191 EOC/ICS Interface is to enable students to develop understand an effective interface between the Incident Command/Unified Command and the Emergency Operations Center by applying National Incident Management System principles. The course reviews ICS and EOC characteristics\, responsibilities and functions and depends heavily on activities and group discussions to formulate an interface. \nTarget Audience: \nThe intended audience(s) are federal\, state\, tribal\, territorial\, local level\, private industry\, volunteer\, and nongovernmental emergency management personnel. \nCourse Objectives: \nAt the end of this course\, participants will be able to: \n\nDescribe Incident Command System principles.\nUsing scenarios\, analyze the Incident Command System and Emergency Operations Center systems and identify potential interface issues.\nDescribe Multi-Agency Coordination/EOC principles.\nIdentify the authorities\, responsibilities\, interests\, needs\, and assets of ICS and EOC during emergency operations.\nApply ICS/EOC interface concepts in a classroom activity situation.\nBegin developing an ICS/EOC interface action plan for your community.
URL:https://portal.ema.alabama.gov/train/g-191-eoc-ics/
LOCATION:Baldwin County EMA\, 23100 McAuliffe Dr\, Robertsdale\, AL\, 36567\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250812T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250814T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171709
CREATED:20250623T194709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T160920Z
UID:12133-1754985600-1755190800@portal.ema.alabama.gov
SUMMARY:G0300 Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents
DESCRIPTION:Course Description:\nThis course provides training for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS). This course expands upon information covered in the ICS 100 and ICS 200 courses. \n\nCourse Objectives\n\n\n\nDescribe how the National Incident Management System Command and Management component supports the management of expanding incidents.\nDescribe the Incident/Event Management process for supervisors and expanding incidents as prescribed by the ICS.\nImplement the Incident Management process on a simulated Type 3 incident.\nDevelop an Incident Action Plan for a simulated incident.se\n\n\nPrerequisites\n\n\nParticipants must have successfully completed: \n\nIS 100\, Introduction to the Incident Command System\nIS 200\, Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response\nIS 700\, National Incident Management System\, An Introduction\nIS 800\, National Response Framework\, An Introduction\n\nIt is recommended that the student have prior experience using concepts and principles from ICS 100\, ICS 200\, and use of skills in a response or exercise.
URL:https://portal.ema.alabama.gov/train/g0300-intermediate-incident-command-system-for-expanding-incidents-10/
LOCATION:Alabama EMA\, 5898 County Road 41\, Clanton\, AL\, 35046\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="AEMA Training":MAILTO:training@ema.alabama.gov
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250812
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250815
DTSTAMP:20260405T171709
CREATED:20250609T164832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T164928Z
UID:12223-1754956800-1755215999@portal.ema.alabama.gov
SUMMARY:L0105: Public Information Basics
DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n\n\nTo equip participants with the skills needed to be full or part-time PIOs\, including oral and written communications; understanding and working with the media; and basic tools and techniques to perform effectively as a PIO\, both in the proactive/ advocacy times and crisis/emergency response. \nThe learner must achieve a minimum passing score of 75% on final knowledge assessments or demonstrate mastery on performance assessments or research assignments to earn the IACET CEU. \nACE: Level: Upper Division \nACE: Credit Hours: 1 \nCECs: 12 \n\n\n\n\nCourse Objectives\n\n\n\nUsing the strategic communications planning model\, develop a public awareness campaign (95%)\nUsing the strategic communications planning model\, develop an incident communications strategy (5%)\nIndicate the purpose of a public awareness campaign\nIdentify the steps in developing a public awareness campaign\nDevelop a strategy for an awareness campaign on a selected topic\nChange the method of developing a plan to follow the 8-step StratCom process\nDemonstrate the role and function of the PIO in both day-to-day emergency environments\nCompare actions PIOs can take to work with the news media during day-to-day and emergency situation\nDescribe different public information written products\nApply effective news release writing guidance\nAdapt or repurpose written media products for social media\nDescribe what types of impressions specific body language might convey during an interview\nIdentify elements of an interview the PIO should consider ahead of time\nIdentify steps a PIO needs to take to prepare for and conduct a news interview\nDemonstrate effective techniques for on-camera interviews\n\n\nPrerequisites\n\n\n\nIS0029.a: Public Information Officer Awareness
URL:https://portal.ema.alabama.gov/train/l0105-cullman/
LOCATION:Cullman County EMA\, 2020 Beech Avenue SE\, Cullman\, Alabama\, 35056
ORGANIZER;CN="AEMA Training":MAILTO:training@ema.alabama.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250730T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250730T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171709
CREATED:20231010T145434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T202035Z
UID:7574-1753866000-1753885800@portal.ema.alabama.gov
SUMMARY:Preparedness for Alabama Resilience Summit - Jacksonville\, AL
DESCRIPTION:Alabama Emergency Management Agency \nIn partnership with Jacksonville State University \ninvites you to attend the \nPreparedness for Alabama Resilience Summit  \n  \nWednesday\, July 30\, 2025 \n9:00 am – 2:30 pm \nJacksonville State University \nHouston Cole Library 11th Floor \n700 Pelham Road N \nJacksonville\, AL 36265 \n  \nAs a principal stakeholder in community preparedness in the State of Alabama\, you are invited to attend the Preparedness for Alabama Resilience Summit. The purpose of this summit is to enhance disaster preparedness and stakeholder partnerships in Alabama. Objectives include increased awareness of disaster mitigation\, response\, and recovery management and the growth of the resilience stakeholder network collaboration with emergency management through partnerships between local\, state\, and federal partners\, including both public and private sector partners. The outcome is inclusion and involvement in planning for preparedness\, training and exercising\, and contributing to disaster mitigation\, response\, and recovery. Your input in these discussions will strengthen the resilience stakeholder network that is vital to the safety of Alabama and our local communities. The goal is enhanced development and improvement of relationships for community resilience. \n  \nStakeholder discussion will include: \n  \n\nEvent-based discussions that highlight the incident command/unified command processes in preparedness and response. Reviewing the best practices that have reduced disaster impacts within communities and enhanced recovery efforts that have stabilized these communities as quickly as possible.\n\n  \n\nYour role in the resilience stakeholder network in collaboration with emergency management to improve preparedness\, mitigation\, response\, and recovery efforts by including more awareness\, communication\, capabilities\, and capacities from the network.\n\n  \n\nThe use of incident command/unified command in this collaboration to integrate capacities and capabilities where and when needed to increase community resilience.\n\n  \n***Lunch will be provided\, and parking is free*** \n  \nBusiness Casual Attire \n  \nPlease submit your RSVP to Resilience Summit by July 18\, 2025.
URL:https://portal.ema.alabama.gov/train/preparedness-for-alabama-resilience-summit-foley-al/
LOCATION:Trojan Center Ballrooms – Troy University\, 7 College Drive\, Troy\, AL\, 36082\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Amanda Majors":MAILTO:amanda.majors@ema.alabama.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250723T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250723T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171709
CREATED:20250515T121352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T123815Z
UID:12018-1753257600-1753290000@portal.ema.alabama.gov
SUMMARY:G 557 Rapid Needs Assessment Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Course Description: \nThis course provides information and resources that will enable participants to plan an effective Damage Assessment Program and conduct rapid and effective damage assessments in order to save lives\, protect property and the environment\, and begin the process of recovery and mitigation. \nTarget Audience: \nThe intended audience(s) are officials and individuals who are responsible for assessing\, collecting\, and reporting damages during and after any event that causes damage of private\, public\, and critical infrastructure. \nCourse Objectives: \nGain the ability to understand and describe the: \n\nNeed and purpose of a Rapid Needs Assessment.\nStarting point for planning for a Rapid Needs Assessment.\nProcess for staffing a Rapid Needs Assessment.\nBasic tools required to support the Rapid Needs Assessment process.\nImportance of planning data collection\, redundant data transmission systems and means\, analyzing and reviewing data.\nDescribe additional data sources available to support analysis.\nDescribe the training requirements for the Rapid Needs Assessment Program.
URL:https://portal.ema.alabama.gov/train/g-557-rapid-needs-assessment-workshop/
LOCATION:Synergic Center\, 3500 5th Street\, Northport\, AL\, 35476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250521T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250521T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171709
CREATED:20250430T180740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T180740Z
UID:11901-1747814400-1747846800@portal.ema.alabama.gov
SUMMARY:G 191 Emergency Operations Center/Incident Command System (EOC/ICS) Interface
DESCRIPTION:Course Description: \nThe goal of this professional development course\, G0191 EOC/ICS Interface is to enable students to develop understand an effective interface between the Incident Command/Unified Command and the Emergency Operations Center by applying National Incident Management System principles. The course reviews ICS and EOC characteristics\, responsibilities and functions and depends heavily on activities and group discussions to formulate an interface. \nTarget Audience: \nThe intended audience(s) are federal\, state\, tribal\, territorial\, local level\, private industry\, volunteer\, and nongovernmental emergency management personnel. \nCourse Objectives: \nAt the end of this course\, participants will be able to: \n\nDescribe ICS principles.\nUsing scenarios\, analyze the ICS and EOC systems and identify potential interface issues.\nDescribe Multi-Agency Coordination/EOC principles.\nIdentify the authorities\, responsibilities\, interests\, needs\, and assets of ICS and EOC during emergency operations.\nApply ICS/EOC interface concepts in a classroom activity situation.\nBegin developing an ICS/EOC interface action plan for your community.
URL:https://portal.ema.alabama.gov/train/g-191-emergency-operations-center-incident-command-system-eoc-ics-interface/
LOCATION:Alabama EMA\, 5898 County Road 41\, Clanton\, AL\, 35046\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250424T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250425T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171709
CREATED:20241227T175154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T153437Z
UID:11001-1745481600-1745600400@portal.ema.alabama.gov
SUMMARY:L0103: Planning: Emergency Operations
DESCRIPTION:This course is part of the National Emergency Management Basic Academy being offered in FY25. \nAdditional courses are: \nL0101: Foundations of Emergency Management (February 10-14\, 2025) \nL0102: Science of Disaster (April 21-23\, 2025) \nL0105: Public Information Basics (March 26-28\, 2025) \nL0146: Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program Training Course (March 24-25\, 2025) \nIt is not necessary to attend all of the courses in this sequence. \nCourse Description: \nThis course is designed to give basic concepts and planning steps to those new to the field of emergency management so that they may apply planning discipline and skills to challenges in their jobs. The course content includes Emergency Management Planning doctrine and steps to take to accomplish writing plans and using them to deal with special events\, which are common challenges for all jurisdictions. \nThe content also derives from the Comprehensive Preparedness Guide 101\, Developing and Maintaining State\, Territorial\, Tribal and Local Government Emergency Plans\, and its six-step planning process and inclusive whole community philosophy. Likewise\, doctrine from the Comprehensive Preparedness Guide 201\, Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA)\, is included in the course. Special event planning is then explained in the course\, and table group activities to analyze plans for special events are conducted. \nObjectives: \n\nExplain the relationships among preparedness\, THIRA\, and emergency operations planning.\nIdentify the steps in the emergency planning process and their expected outcomes.\nDescribe the purpose and components of an Emergency Operations Plan.\nApply the emergency planning principles and process in evaluating an Emergency Operations Plan.\n\nPrerequisites: \nNone
URL:https://portal.ema.alabama.gov/train/l0103-planning-emergency-operations-2/
LOCATION:Mobile County EOC\, 7350 Zeigler Blvd\, Mobile\, AL\, 36608
ORGANIZER;CN="AEMA Training":MAILTO:training@ema.alabama.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250421T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250423T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171709
CREATED:20241227T174614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T174614Z
UID:10992-1745222400-1745427600@portal.ema.alabama.gov
SUMMARY:L0102: Science of Disaster
DESCRIPTION:This course is part of the National Emergency Management Basic Academy being offered in FY25. \nAdditional courses are: \nL0101: Foundations of Emergency Management (February 10-14\, 2025) \nL0103: Planning: Emergency Operations (April 24-25\, 2025) \nL0105: Public Information Basics (March 26-28\, 2025) \nL0146: Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program Training Course (March 24-25\, 2025) \nIt is not necessary to attend all of the courses in this sequence. \nThis course provides the participants with an overview of scientific principles and concepts that shape our increasingly dangerous world. The contents of the course include the following: \n\nIntroduction to Science of Disaster provides a definition and benefits of science.\nEarth Science describes how the Earth’s design sets the stage for the world’s natural hazards including earthquakes\, volcanic eruptions\, tsunamis\, and landslides/sinkholes.\nClimatology describes the scientific basis of common atmospheric hazards including convective storms\, tropical cyclones\, and other hazardous weather.\nChemical and biological basics identify the scientific basis of chemical and biological threats.\nExplosive\, radiological\, and nuclear fundamentals identify the scientific basis of those threats.\n\nCourse Objectives: \n\nIndicate how earth science principles and processes influence natural hazards\, including earthquakes\, volcanic eruptions\, tsunamis\, ground failures\, and floods.\nIndicate how climatological principles and processes influence natural hazards\, including convective storms\, tropical cyclones\, nor’easters\, winter storms\, temperature extremes\, and droughts.\nIndicate how chemical and biological principles and processes influence natural and human-caused hazards and impact society.\nIndicate the scientific basis for explosive\, radiological\, and nuclear hazards and their impact on society.\nIndicate how scientific understanding can improve emergency preparedness.\n\nPrerequisites: \nRecommended: \n\nIS 0100.b – Introduction to the Incident Command System\nICS 120.a. – An Introduction to Exercise\nIS 0200.b. – ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents\nIS 0230.d – Fundamentals of Emergency Management\nIS 0700.a – National Incident Management System\, An Introduction\nIS 0800.b – National Response Framework\, An Introduction
URL:https://portal.ema.alabama.gov/train/l0102-science-of-disaster-3/
LOCATION:Mobile County EOC\, 7350 Zeigler Blvd\, Mobile\, AL\, 36608
ORGANIZER;CN="AEMA Training":MAILTO:training@ema.alabama.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250407T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250410T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171709
CREATED:20250306T163000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T163000Z
UID:11493-1744012800-1744304400@portal.ema.alabama.gov
SUMMARY:L0969 NIMS ICS All Hazards Communications Unit Leader
DESCRIPTION:L0969 NIMS ICS All Hazards Communications Unit Leader\nApril 7-10\, 2025\nBirmingham\, AL\nThe L0969 NIMS ICS All Hazards Communications Unit Leader course helps participants establish the essential core competencies required for performing the duties of the Communications Unit Leader (COML) in an all-hazards incident. This course addresses all responsibilities appropriate to a COML operating in a local- or state-level All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT). These responsibilities include the collection\, processing\, and dissemination as needed to facilitate Operations of Command\, General Staff\, and Unit Leaders within the confines of a Type 3 AHIMT. The course is an instructor-led training that supports learning through discussion\, lecture\, and active participation in multiple exercises. \nThe learner must achieve a minimum passing score of 75% on final knowledge assessments or demonstrate mastery on performance assessments or research assignments to earn the IACET CEU. \nSelection Criteria: NIMS ICS Position Specific training shall be completed by personnel who will be required to gain a certificate of training and the credentials to function in an ICS Organization\, such as an IMT\, as a member of the Command\, General Staff or as a Unit Leader. These criteria will be verified on the student enrollment request by endorsement of the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) such as the State/Tribal Training Officer or the course manager. \nCourse Objectives:\n\nIdentify course objectives and position-specific resource materials for the position of COML.\nDescribe the function and components of the Logistics Section and the Communications Unit within the context of the Incident Command System (ICS).\nDescribe the function and components of the Communications Unit and qualification process for the Communications Unit Leader.\nIdentify methods for the application\, coordination\, and use of interoperable communications.\nIdentify methods and standards relating to frequency regulations and use.\nDescribe the Communications Unit Leader responsibilities in establishing an incident radio communications system.\nCreate and publish a properly constructed ICS Form 205 Incident Radio Communications Plan and a Form 217A Communications Resource Availability Worksheet.\nIdentify COML responsibilities in establishing an Incident Communications Center (ICC) as well as manage all incident communications needs\, personnel\, and the ICC.\nDescribe requirements of personnel management.\nDescribe the Communications Unit Leader roles and responsibilities for demobilization/transition from an incident.\nDemonstrate mastery of the key concepts presented in the course.\n\nMission Areas:\n\nRespond\nRecover\nMitigation\n\nPrerequisites:\n\nIS 100: Incident Command System (ICS)\, An Introduction\nIS 200: ICS for Single Resource and Initial Action Incidents\nE/L/G 0300: Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents (ICS 300)\nIS 700: National Incident Management System (NIMS)\, An Introduction\nIS 800: National Response Framework (NRF)\n\nRecommended: \n\nG0191 Emergency Operations Center/ Incident Command System Interface (Emergency Management Institute)\nE/L/G 0400 Advanced Incident Command System for Complex Incidents\, ICS 400\n\nIn addition to registering for this course through the AEMA Training Portal\, students will need to complete the NETC Online Admission Application along with providing copies of prerequisite course certificates and/or an EMI IS transcript. Students will receive further instruction from the Course POC on this process before the course dates.
URL:https://portal.ema.alabama.gov/train/l0969-nims-ics-all-hazards-communications-unit-leader/
LOCATION:Jefferson County EMA\, 709 North 19th Street\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Jason Smith":MAILTO:jason.smith@ema.alabama.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250326T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250328T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171709
CREATED:20241216T204934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T164332Z
UID:10921-1742976000-1743181200@portal.ema.alabama.gov
SUMMARY:L0105: Public Information Basics
DESCRIPTION:This course is part of the National Emergency Management Basic Academy being offered in FY25. \nAdditional courses are: \nL0101: Foundations of Emergency Management (February 10-14\, 2025) \nL0102: Science of Disaster (April 21-23\, 2025) \nL0103: Planning: Emergency Operations (April 24-25\, 2025) \nL0146: Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program Training Course (March 24-25\, 2025) \nIt is not necessary to attend all of the courses in this sequence. \n\n\nCourse Description\n\n\nTo equip participants with the skills needed to be full or part-time PIOs\, including oral and written communications; understanding and working with the media; and basic tools and techniques to perform effectively as a PIO\, both in the proactive/ advocacy times and crisis/emergency response. \nThe learner must achieve a minimum passing score of 75% on final knowledge assessments or demonstrate mastery on performance assessments or research assignments to earn the IACET CEU. \nACE: Level: Upper Division \nACE: Credit Hours: 1 \nCECs: 12 \n\n\n\n\nCourse Objectives\n\n\n\nUsing the strategic communications planning model\, develop a public awareness campaign (95%)\nUsing the strategic communications planning model\, develop an incident communications strategy (5%)\nIndicate the purpose of a public awareness campaign\nIdentify the steps in developing a public awareness campaign\nDevelop a strategy for an awareness campaign on a selected topic\nChange the method of developing a plan to follow the 8-step StratCom process\nDemonstrate the role and function of the PIO in both day-to-day emergency environments\nCompare actions PIOs can take to work with the news media during day-to-day and emergency situation\nDescribe different public information written products\nApply effective news release writing guidance\nAdapt or repurpose written media products for social media\nDescribe what types of impressions specific body language might convey during an interview\nIdentify elements of an interview the PIO should consider ahead of time\nIdentify steps a PIO needs to take to prepare for and conduct a news interview\nDemonstrate effective techniques for on-camera interviews\n\n\nPrerequisites\n\n\n\nIS0029.a: Public Information Officer Awareness
URL:https://portal.ema.alabama.gov/train/l0105-public-information-basics-3/
LOCATION:Baldwin County EMA\, 23100 McAuliffe Dr\, Robertsdale\, AL\, 36567\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="AEMA Training":MAILTO:training@ema.alabama.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250324T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250325T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171709
CREATED:20241210T155623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T182722Z
UID:10842-1742803200-1742922000@portal.ema.alabama.gov
SUMMARY:L0146: Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) Training Course
DESCRIPTION:This course is part of the National Emergency Management Basic Academy being offered in FY25. \nAdditional courses are: \nL0101: Foundations of Emergency Management (February 10-14\, 2025) \nL0102: Science of Disaster (April 21-23\, 2025) \nL0103: Planning: Emergency Operations (April 24-25\, 2025) \nL0105: Public Information Basics (March 26-28\, 2025) \nIt is not necessary to attend all of the courses in this sequence. \nCourse Description: \n\nThis is an intermediate-level course designed to provide a set of guiding principles\, standardized methodology\, available resources and practical skill development\, which will assist in developing an HSEEP consistent exercise program. This course describes a common approach to exercise program management\, design and development\, conduct\, evaluation\, and improvement planning. \n\n\nCourse Objectives\n\n\nUnderstand the role of HSEEP in National Preparedness\, and how HSEEP exercise principles and methodology support efforts across the whole community to improve our national capacity to build\, sustain\, and deliver core capabilities. \n\n\n\n\nPrerequisites\n\n\n\nIS0120.c: An Introduction to Exercises\n\nRecommended:  \n\nIS0130\, Exercise Evaluation and Improvement Planning
URL:https://portal.ema.alabama.gov/train/lo146-homeland-security-exercise-and-evaluation-program-hseep-training-course/
LOCATION:Baldwin County EMA\, 23100 McAuliffe Dr\, Robertsdale\, AL\, 36567\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="AEMA Training":MAILTO:training@ema.alabama.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250210T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250214T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171709
CREATED:20241205T203608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T175019Z
UID:10817-1739174400-1739552400@portal.ema.alabama.gov
SUMMARY:L0101 Foundations of Emergency Management
DESCRIPTION:This course is part of the National Emergency Management Basic Academy being offered in FY25. \nAdditional courses are: \nL0102: Science of Disaster (April 21-23\, 2025) \nL0103: Planning: Emergency Operations (April 24-25\, 2025) \nL0105: Public Information Basics (March 26-28\, 2025) \nL0146: Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program Training Course (March 24-25\, 2025) \nIt is not necessary to attend all of the courses in this sequence. \nPOC: training@ema.alabama.gov \nCourse Description: Training objectives for this course are based on the newly established emergency manager competencies that the National Emergency Management Association; the International Association of Emergency Managers; and state\, local\, territorial\, and tribal emergency management professionals have established in coordination with EMI.\nThe following topics in emergency management are covered in this course: history; legal issues; intergovernmental and interagency context; influencing and organizing; social vulnerability issues; managing stress; collaboration\, preparedness\, and team-building; mitigation\, response\, prevention\, and protection; ethical decision-making; recovery; technology; administration; and the future. \nCourse Objectives:  \n\nDescribe the foundations of emergency management in the United States\, including its history\, doctrine\, and principles\, and the role of the emergency manager.\nIdentify and explain legal issues in emergency management\, including legal authorities for emergency management\, potential legal issues\, and strategies for avoiding legal risk.\nDescribe the intergovernmental and interagency context of emergency management\, including the roles of Federal\, state\, local\, tribal\, and territorial government organizations\, individuals and households\, the private sector\, and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in the emergency management network.\nExplain key factors in serving the whole community\, including trends that contribute to disaster complexity\, demographic characteristics that influence the disaster needs of community members\, and strategies for building the resilience of the whole community.\nDescribe how to employ stress management techniques in an organization; both routinely and during or after an incident or period of organizational change.\nExplain the function of collaboration in emergency management\, including benefits of and challenges to collaboration in emergency management\, strategies and tools for building collaborative relationships\, and a process for collaborative problem-solving.\nExplain the relationship between whole community preparedness and achieving Core Capabilities in the Prevention\, Protection\, Mitigation\, Response\, and Recovery Mission Areas.\nDescribe key aspects of the Prevention and Protection Mission Areas\, including the nature of the missions\, guiding principles\, and planning issues.\nDescribe key aspects of the Mitigation Mission Area\, including:\n– How Mitigation supports Preparedness. – Roles and contributions of Mitigation partners at all levels. – The Mitigation planning process. – Strategies for building local support for Mitigation.\nDescribe key aspects of the Response Mission Area\, including emergency operations planning\, initial response actions\, resource management\, and managing complex incidents.\nDescribe key aspects of the Recovery Mission Area\, including disaster recovery operations\, Federal recovery programs\, and emotional recovery strategies for the community.\nDescribe the use of technology in support of emergency management\, including:\n– Communications technologies. – Technologies for enhancing emergency management. – Technologies for communicating with the public.\nDescribe administration in emergency management\, including staffing\, budgeting and accounting for resources\, and information management.\nApply emergency management knowledge\, team-building\, and people management skills in a simulated environment.\n\nPrerequisites: \n\nIS-100.C: An Introduction to the Incident Command System\, ICS 100\nIS-120.C: An Introduction to Exercises\nIS-200.C: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response\nIS-230.E: Fundamentals of Emergency Management\nIS-235.C: Emergency Planning\nIS-240.C: Leadership and Influence\nIS-241.C: Decision Making and Problem Solving\nIS-242.C: Effective Communication\nIS-244.B: Developing and Managing Volunteers\nIS-700.B: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System\nIS-800.D: National Response Framework\, An Introduction
URL:https://portal.ema.alabama.gov/train/l0101-foundations-of-emergency-management-3/
LOCATION:Mobile County EOC\, 7350 Zeigler Blvd\, Mobile\, AL\, 36608
ORGANIZER;CN="AEMA Training":MAILTO:training@ema.alabama.gov
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250208
DTSTAMP:20260405T171709
CREATED:20190515T212235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240805T192019Z
UID:711-1738540800-1738972799@portal.ema.alabama.gov
SUMMARY:L0388: Advanced Public Information Officer - Opelika\, Alabama
DESCRIPTION:L0388 Advanced Public Information Officer\nFebruary 3-7\, 2025\n*Some pre-course work is required prior to the training course\nLocation:\nLee County Emergency Management Agency\n908 Ave B\nOpelika\, AL 36801 \nCourse Description:\nThe Advanced Public Information Officer Course teaches participants additional skills for use during escalating incidents\, including strategic communications and incident action planning as it relates to Joint Information Center (JIC) operations. \nCourse Goal:\n\nProvide participants with the knowledge and skills to establish\, manage and work within a JIC.\nProvide participants the opportunity to apply advanced public information skills during a multiday full functional exercise.\nProvide participants the opportunity to apply advanced public information skills in the short and long-term recovery phases of an incident.\nEncourage participants to improve their processes and ensure every action has a measurable relevance for each identified audience\, including senior leadership.\n\nPrerequisites:\n\nParticipants must have a minimum of 2 years of public information experience.\nIS-29 Public Information Officer Awareness\nIS-42 Social Media in Emergency Management\nIS-100 Introduction to Incident Command System (ICS) (or ICS course for specific specialty: healthcare\, public works\, etc.)\nIS-200 Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response\nIS-201 Forms Used for the Development of the Incident Action Plan (waived if ICS-300 is completed).\nIS-247 Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) for Alert Originators\nIS-700 National Incident Management System\, An Introduction\nIS-800 National Response Framework\, An Introduction\nIS-2900 National Disaster Recovery Framework Overview\nE/L/K 0105 Public Information Basics (no substitutions or waivers)\n\nAdditional Course Requirements:\n\nAttendance and engagement: Participants must attend and actively participate in discussions and activities each day.\nTechnology Requirements: Participants must bring a laptop with internet capabilities to use as a primary device (tablets and cell phones may be used as secondary devices).\nCommitment: This course requires full-time dedication. If you cannot commit to the entire course\, please consider registering for a future offering.\n\nContinuing Education Units (CEU’s): EMI awards 3.6 CEUs for completion of this course. \nTarget Audience:\nPublic information personnel who have 2 years of public information experience and who have completed the prerequisites listed above. \nRegistration:\nTo register for this course\, please press the Register button at the top of this announcement below the date. If you meet all of the prerequisites\, you will be notified to complete your registration with a course specific invite code through the NETC Online Admissions Portal closer to the course date. \nCost/Reimbursement Information:\nEMI does not provide stipend reimbursement for off-campus course deliveries. \nIf you need a reasonable accommodation (sign language interpreters\, Braille\, CART\, etc.) please make your request 15 days prior to training. Last minute requests will be accepted but may not be possible to fulfill. Send an email to rsmith@leeco.us or call 334-275-6327. \n\nTraining Points of Contacts:\nJason Smith\, jason.smith@ema.alabama.gov\, State Training POC\nRita Smith\, rsmith@leeco.us\, Local POC
URL:https://portal.ema.alabama.gov/train/l0388-advanced-public-information-officer/
LOCATION:Lee County EMA\, 908 Avenue B\, Opelika\, AL\, 36801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Jason Smith":MAILTO:jason.smith@ema.alabama.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241113T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241114T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171709
CREATED:20231108T221619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T211846Z
UID:7830-1731484800-1731603600@portal.ema.alabama.gov
SUMMARY:L0146: Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) Training Course
DESCRIPTION:Course Description: \nThis is an intermediate-level course designed to provide a set of guiding principles\, standardized methodology\, available resources and practical skill development\, which will assist in developing an HSEEP consistent exercise program. This course describes a common approach to exercise program management\, design and development\, conduct\, evaluation\, and improvement planning. \nObjectives: \n\nUnderstand the role of HSEEP in National Preparedness\, and how HSEEP exercise principles and methodology support efforts across the whole community to improve our national capacity to build\, sustain\, and deliver core capabilities.\n\nPrerequisites: \n\nIS-120.C: An Introduction to Exercises\n\nRecommended: IS-130: Exercise Evaluation and Improvement Planning
URL:https://portal.ema.alabama.gov/train/l0146-homeland-security-exercise-and-evaluation-program-hseep-training-course/
LOCATION:Calera Fire Training Center\, 77 Training Center Drive\, Calera\, AL\, 35040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Jason Smith":MAILTO:jason.smith@ema.alabama.gov
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241028
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241031
DTSTAMP:20260405T171709
CREATED:20230721T192532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240809T160229Z
UID:6745-1730073600-1730332799@portal.ema.alabama.gov
SUMMARY:L0105: Public Information Basic
DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n\n\nTo equip participants with the skills needed to be full or part-time PIOs\, including oral and written communications; understanding and working with the media; and basic tools and techniques to perform effectively as a PIO\, both in the proactive/ advocacy times and crisis/emergency response. \nThe learner must achieve a minimum passing score of 75% on final knowledge assessments or demonstrate mastery on performance assessments or research assignments to earn the IACET CEU. \nSelection Criteria: This course is intended for newly appointed emergency managers from Federal\, state\, local\, tribal\, territorial\, and emergency management agencies\, and prospective professionals transferring from another discipline to emergency management. \nACE: Level: Upper Division \nACE: Credit Hours: 1 \nCECs: 12 \n\n\n\n\nCourse Objectives\n\n\n\nUsing the strategic communications planning model\, develop a public awareness campaign (95%)\nUsing the strategic communications planning model\, develop an incident communications strategy (5%)\nIndicate the purpose of a public awareness campaign\nIdentify the steps in developing a public awareness campaign\nDevelop a strategy for an awareness campaign on a selected topic\nChange the method of developing a plan to follow the 8-step StratCom process\nDemonstrate the role and function of the PIO in both day-to-day emergency environments\nCompare actions PIOs can take to work with the news media during day-to-day and emergency situation\nDescribe different public information written products\nApply effective news release writing guidance\nAdapt or repurpose written media products for social media\nDescribe what types of impressions specific body language might convey during an interview\nIdentify elements of an interview the PIO should consider ahead of time\nIdentify steps a PIO needs to take to prepare for and conduct a news interview\nDemonstrate effective techniques for on-camera interviews\n\n\n\n\n\nMission Areas\n\n\n\nCommon\n\n\n\n\n\nPrerequisites\n\n\n\nIS0029.a: Public Information Officer Awareness
URL:https://portal.ema.alabama.gov/train/l0105-public-information-basic/
LOCATION:Lee County EMA\, 908 Avenue B\, Opelika\, AL\, 36801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Rita Smith":MAILTO:rsmith@leecoema.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241022T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241023T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171709
CREATED:20231116T132507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T132507Z
UID:7958-1729584000-1729702800@portal.ema.alabama.gov
SUMMARY:PER-211: Medical Management of Chem\, Bio\, Radiological\, Nuclear\, and Explosive Events
DESCRIPTION:Registration: https://teex.org/class/PER211/ \nCourse Description: \nWhat if a catastrophic event occurs? Will you be ready? Will you need a special level of protection? Is decontamination necessary? Do you have the right medications? \nPER 211\, Medical Management of Chemical\, Biological\, Radiological\, Nuclear and Explosives\, (CBRNE) Events answers these questions and more as you learn how to distinguish between different agents of concern that could be used in a major incident. \nThis course is a combination of facilitated discussions\, small-group exercises\, Human Patient Simulator hands-on scenarios\, and traditional classroom discussions. Exercises are conducted in a CBRNE scenario using both adult and pediatric Human Patient Simulators to reinforce classroom lectures and interaction. \nThis course promotes critical thinking skills while utilizing the RAPID-Care concept. The multi-discipline make-up of the participants helps to strengthen information sharing\, communications\, and medical surge capabilities.
URL:https://portal.ema.alabama.gov/train/per-211-medical-management-of-chem-bio-radiological-nuclear-and-explosive-events-2/
LOCATION:Mobile County EOC\, 7350 Zeigler Blvd\, Mobile\, AL\, 36608
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241009T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241010T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171709
CREATED:20230907T131008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230907T131008Z
UID:7199-1728460800-1728579600@portal.ema.alabama.gov
SUMMARY:MGT-318: Public Information in an All-Hazards Incident
DESCRIPTION:Registration: https://teex.org/class/mgt318/ \nPOC: esti@teex.tamu.edu or call (866) 878-8900 \nCourse Description: \n\nThis course examines the role of public information in all-hazards incident management and provides practical training in crisis communication techniques. In a major incident\, it is imperative that community leaders\, incident managers\, and Public Information Officers (PIOs) are prepared to communicate with the public through traditional and social media. The course consists of three modules. \nThe first module reviews the topics of terrorism\, Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMDs)\, national response structures\, incident management\, and government and agency roles. Participants learn about the passing of information to the public in a WMD\, terrorism\, or other all-hazards incident and the function of joint information operations. \nThe second module covers issues unique to interacting with members of the media to help you build more effective relationships and avoid common mistakes when providing information to the press and public.  The module includes a mock press conference exercise in which the class is broken into groups to prepare for and conduct press conferences based on fictional WMD\, terrorism\, and all-hazards incident scenarios. These scenarios are taken from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) National Planning Scenarios. \nThe third module introduces the crisis communication life cycle and crisis communication planning. A six-phase cycle is discussed\, with public information objectives and key actions for managing each phase provided. Participants learn how to create a crisis communication plan and develop a crisis communication team to execute it.
URL:https://portal.ema.alabama.gov/train/mgt-318-public-information-in-an-all-hazards-incident-2/
LOCATION:AL
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240924T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240925T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171709
CREATED:20231115T153649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231115T153649Z
UID:7930-1727164800-1727283600@portal.ema.alabama.gov
SUMMARY:MGT-384: Community Preparedness for Cyber Incidents
DESCRIPTION:Registration: https://my.teex.org/TeexPortal/?MO=mClassRegistration&D=EC&C=MGT384&S=432 \nMore Info: https://teex.org/class/MGT384/ \nCourse Description: \nMGT 384\, Community Preparedness for Cyber Incidents\, is designed to provide organizations and communities with strategies and processes to increase cyber resilience. During this 12-hour course\, participants will analyze cyber threats and initial and cascading impacts of cyber incidents\, evaluate the process for developing a cyber preparedness program\, examine the importance and challenges of cyber related information sharing and discover low to no-cost resources to help build cyber resilience.
URL:https://portal.ema.alabama.gov/train/mgt-384-community-preparedness-for-cyber-incidents/
LOCATION:Mobile County EOC\, 7350 Zeigler Blvd\, Mobile\, AL\, 36608
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240919T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240919T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171709
CREATED:20240826T184930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T184930Z
UID:10122-1726732800-1726765200@portal.ema.alabama.gov
SUMMARY:G0191 Emergency Operations Center/Incident Command System Interface - Autauga County
DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n\n\nThe goal of this professional development course\, G0191 Emergency Operations Center/Incident Command System Interface\, is to enable the students to develop an effective interface between the Incident Command/Unified Command and the Emergency Operations Center by applying National Incident Management System principles. \nSelection Criteria: The intended audience(s) are federal\, state\, tribal\, territorial\, local level\, private industry\, volunteer and nongovernmental emergency management personnel who are active in a community’s ICS and EOC activities. This course works best when delivered to combined audience of ICS and EOC personnel. The materials were developed with the assumption that audience members may have little or no actual experience as a member of an Incident Command Post staff or an EOC Staff. \n\n\n\n\nCourse Objectives\n\n\n\nExplain the course structure and potential ICS/EOC interface challenges.\nExplain key NIMS concepts\, command and coordination systems\, and structures.\nAnalyze given scenarios to determine commonalities and potential interface issues between ICS and EOCs.\nExplain the respective roles and interconnectivity of the NIMS command and coordination systems in coordination.\nContrast the typical role and functions of the Incident Command and the EOC during emergency operations.\nAnalyze given scenarios to apply ICS/EOC interface concepts.\nDevelop an ICS/EOC interface action plan for your community.\nSummarize the course objectives.\n\n\n\n\n\nMission Areas\n\n\n\nCommon\n\n\n\n\n\nPrerequisites\n\n\nPrior to enrolling in G0191\, students must complete: \n\nIS-0100 An Introduction to the Incident Command System\, ICS 100\nIS-0700 An Introduction to the National Incident Management System\nIS-0800 National Response Framework (NRF)\, An Introduction\nIS-0200 Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response\, ICS 200 or\nIS-2200 Basic Emergency Operations Center Functions
URL:https://portal.ema.alabama.gov/train/g0191-emergency-operations-center-incident-command-system-interface-autauga-county/
LOCATION:Prattville Public Safety Building\, 201 Gin Shop Road\, Prattville\, AL\, 36067\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="David Bagley":MAILTO:david.bagley@autauga.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240906T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240908T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171709
CREATED:20230728T141737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231012T142329Z
UID:6804-1725609600-1725814800@portal.ema.alabama.gov
SUMMARY:PER-213: Wide Area Search
DESCRIPTION:Registration: https://teex.org/class/PER213/ \nPOC: esti@teex.tamu.edu or call (866) 878-8900 \nCourse Description: \n\nWhen disaster strikes\, it can be a challenge to effectively mobilize\, organize\, and deploy resources needed to perform wide area searches. This course is an excellent training opportunity for any jurisdiction or agency that may face such an emergency. The course content applies to a vast number of critical situations\, including natural disasters or terrorist incidents. \nYou will be instructed in practical search methods and skills so you can perform systematic searches over a large affected area. The training will include challenging exercises that mirror real life scenarios. The three-day long event will conclude with an in-depth exercise that requires participants to utilize the skills gained during the course by working through an incident from start to finish in a single operational period. \nThe trainers delivering the course are knowledgeable—they are experienced emergency responders who have actively utilized wide area search techniques during some of the nation’s largest and most challenging operations\, such as Hurricanes Katrina\, Ike\, Gustav\, and Rita; the Space Shuttle Columbia recovery operation; and many other incidents that required the same comprehensive strategies.
URL:https://portal.ema.alabama.gov/train/per-213-wide-area-search-7/
LOCATION:Enterprise Rescue\, 519 E Lee St\, Enterprise\, AL\, 36330\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240822T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240823T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171709
CREATED:20231116T132315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T132324Z
UID:7955-1724313600-1724432400@portal.ema.alabama.gov
SUMMARY:MGT-439: Pediatric Disaster Response and Emergency Preparedness
DESCRIPTION:Registration: https://teex.org/class/mgt439/ \nCourse Description: \nThis course prepares students to effectively\, appropriately\, and safely plan for and respond to a disaster incident involving children\, addressing the specific needs of pediatric patients in the event of a community based-incident. Pediatric specific planning considerations include mass sheltering\, pediatric-triage\, reunification planning and pediatric decontamination considerations. This is not a hands-on technical course\, but instead a management resource course for stakeholders like pediatric physicians\, emergency managers\, emergency planners\, and members of public emergency departments like EMS\, Fire\, Police\, Public Health\, and Hospitals in field of disaster response and preparedness work.
URL:https://portal.ema.alabama.gov/train/mgt-439-pediatric-disaster-response-and-emergency-preparedness-3/
LOCATION:Mobile County EOC\, 7350 Zeigler Blvd\, Mobile\, AL\, 36608
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240812T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240816T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171709
CREATED:20230606T173028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230606T173028Z
UID:6116-1723449600-1723827600@portal.ema.alabama.gov
SUMMARY:L0454: Advanced IV: Advanced Concepts and Policy in the Emergency Management Profession
DESCRIPTION:This course is a part of the FY2024 FEMA Region IV Advanced Academy being hosted by AEMA. All four courses; L0451\, L0452\, L0453\, and L0454; must be taken in series and together as one delivery of the course of FY2024. \nRegistration: Contact POC for application packet (Deadline August 1\, 2023) \nPOC: David Morgan\, State Training Officer\, training@aema.alabama.gov\, 205-280-2256 \nCourse Description: \nThe L0454: Advanced Concepts and Policy in the Emergency Management Profession (Advanced IV) is a 5-day course designed to introduce the participants to the leadership challenges faced by emergency management professionals in the broader emergency management community and profession. The course includes the following topics: a deep level discussion on community resilience and capacity to include regional and national coordination and considerations; an exploration of emerging issues in emergency management; advanced leadership concepts such as influence\, motivation\, and leading during disaster and non-disaster times; professional development strategies and planning for the emergency manager; an original case study capstone activity; and the research paper class presentations. The course concludes with a graduation ceremony from the NEMAA program. \n 
URL:https://portal.ema.alabama.gov/train/l0454-advanced-iv-advanced-concepts-and-policy-in-the-emergency-management-profession/
LOCATION:Jefferson County EMA\, 709 North 19th Street\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="AEMA Training":MAILTO:training@ema.alabama.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240730T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240731T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171709
CREATED:20231115T153448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231115T153448Z
UID:7927-1722344400-1722427200@portal.ema.alabama.gov
SUMMARY:AWR-376: Understanding Targeted Cyber Attacks
DESCRIPTION:Registration: https://my.teex.org/TeexPortal/?MO=mClassRegistration&D=EC&C=AWR376&S=158 \nMore Info: https://teex.org/class/AWR376/ \nCourse Description: \nThis course provides participants with specific information regarding targeted cyber attacks\, including advanced persistent threats. This information will place them in a better position to plan and prepare for\, respond to\, and recover from targeted cyber attacks. This course will fill the gap in threat-specific training for cybersecurity as a community-driven course that focuses on the phases of targeted cyber attacks and the attacker methods used during each phase. Participants will also receive valuable information on cyber attack prevention\, mitigation and response.
URL:https://portal.ema.alabama.gov/train/awr-376-understanding-targeted-cyber-attacks/
LOCATION:Mobile County EOC\, 7350 Zeigler Blvd\, Mobile\, AL\, 36608
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240730T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240730T120000
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UID:7924-1722326400-1722340800@portal.ema.alabama.gov
SUMMARY:AWR-136: Essentials of Community Cybersecurity
DESCRIPTION:Registration: https://my.teex.org/TeexPortal/?MO=mClassRegistration&D=EC&C=AWR136&S=714 \nMore Info: https://teex.org/class/AWR136/ \nCourse Description: \nThe Essentials of Community Cybersecurity (ECCS) course provides individuals\, community leaders\, and first responders with information on how cyber attacks can impact\, prevent\, and/or stop operations and emergency responses in a community. The course also provides a cursory introduction to cybersecurity vulnerabilities\, risks\, threats\, and countermeasures. It explains vulnerabilities of computer systems and networks and how these vulnerabilities can affect communities\, organizations\, and daily workplace operations. The course introduces actions communities can take in establishing a cybersecurity program. The course provides participants with an awareness of issues. It gives an overview of threats and vulnerabilities\, without going into too many details\, to highlight the potential impact a cyber attack could have. Participants discuss some of the fundamental activities needed to develop a cybersecurity program\, without addressing the technical details of how to secure critical infrastructures. The course introduces the Community Cybersecurity Maturity Model (CCSMM) as a framework for understanding community cybersecurity and offers a brief introduction to low-cost or no-cost approaches to securing a community against cybersecurity threats and attacks. The course sets the stage for further efforts in which a community can build a cybersecurity program.
URL:https://portal.ema.alabama.gov/train/awr-136-essentials-of-community-cybersecurity/
LOCATION:Mobile County EOC\, 7350 Zeigler Blvd\, Mobile\, AL\, 36608
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240726T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240624T133557Z
UID:6929-1721721600-1721995200@portal.ema.alabama.gov
SUMMARY:G0318 Local Hazard Mitigation Planning Training
DESCRIPTION:G0318 Local Hazard Mitigation Planning Training\nCourse Description: \n\n\nThis course is designed to guide local communities through the steps needed to produce\, maintain\, implement and update a local hazard mitigation plan. Local Hazard Mitigation Planning Training is the foundational course for FEMA’s Mitigation Planning Program. It is designed to teach local officials\, emergency managers\, planners and other partners how to develop hazard mitigation plans that not only meet FEMA’s requirements\, but also are effective tools for community risk reduction. \n\nThis course is delivered virtually in four half-day increments. \n\n\n\nCourse Objectives:\n\n\n\nKnow the difference between mitigation and preparedness.\nDescribe the roles and responsibilities of the entities involved in hazard mitigation planning.\nDescribe the process of gathering information and documentation essential for a successful mitigation plan.\nDifferentiate between risk assessment terms.\nList steps involved in identifying and profiling hazards.\nRecall the steps and various ways to assess risk\, vulnerability and impacts.\nDescribe tools and resources to help with the risk assessment process.\nKnow how to identify and prioritize mitigation actions.\nIdentify the three components of plan maintenance.\nIdentify essential steps and items to consider when updating the hazard mitigation plan.\nIdentify some common challenges and solutions to the implementation process.\nDiscuss best practices that will help move mitigation actions forward.\nIdentify FEMA and other mitigation funding sources and assistance.\nList the steps in the Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) application process.
URL:https://portal.ema.alabama.gov/train/g0318-local-hazard-mitigation-planning-training/
LOCATION:Virtual Platform\, AL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Alicia Reed":MAILTO:alicia.reed@ema.alabama.gov
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240718T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171709
CREATED:20231115T152506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231115T152506Z
UID:7922-1721203200-1721322000@portal.ema.alabama.gov
SUMMARY:MGT-475: Crowd Management for Sport and Special Events
DESCRIPTION:Registration: https://teex.org/class/MGT475/ \nCourse Description: \nThis course is designed to provide participants with tools and techniques for conducting crowd management and crowd control. Participants will engage in scenario-based activities designed to expand their ability to resolve risks related to crowd management and crowd control. The training is applicable across the United States regardless of the venue size\, capacity\, or type of event. \nThis course was developed in a partnership effort between the University of Southern Mississippi’s National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (USM/NCS4) and the TEEX National Emergency Response and Recovery Training Center (NERRTC).
URL:https://portal.ema.alabama.gov/train/mgt-475-crowd-management-for-sport-and-special-events/
LOCATION:Mobile County EOC\, 7350 Zeigler Blvd\, Mobile\, AL\, 36608
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240715T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240717T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171709
CREATED:20231108T220801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T224405Z
UID:7826-1721030400-1721235600@portal.ema.alabama.gov
SUMMARY:L0105: Public Information Basics
DESCRIPTION:The following course is part of the National Emergency Management Basic Academy being offering in FY24 at Troy University. More information can be found in the attached flyer including information about discounted food and lodging during the courses. Additional courses are:\nL0101: Foundations of Emergency Management (May 20-24\, 2024)\nL0102: Science of Disaster (June 10-12\, 2024)\nL0103: Planning: Emergency Operations (June 13-14\, 2024)\nL0146: Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program Training Course (July 18-19\, 2024) \nFlyer: FY24FullBasicAcademy \nPOC: Training@ema.alabama.gov \nCourse Description: \nTo equip participants with the skills needed to be full or part-time PIOs\, including oral and written communications; understanding and working with the media; and basic tools and techniques to perform effectively as a PIO\, both in the proactive/ advocacy times and crisis/emergency response. \nCourse Objectives: \n\nUsing the strategic communications planning model\, develop a public awareness campaign (95%)\nUsing the strategic communications planning model\, develop an incident communications strategy (5%)\nIndicate the purpose of a public awareness campaign\nIdentify the steps in developing a public awareness campaign\nDevelop a strategy for an awareness campaign on a selected topic\nChange the method of developing a plan to follow the 8-step StratCom process\nDemonstrate the role and function of the PIO in both day-to-day emergency environments\nCompare actions PIOs can take to work with the news media during day-to-day and emergency situation\nDescribe different public information written products\nApply effective news release writing guidance\nAdapt or repurpose written media products for social media\nDescribe what types of impressions specific body language might convey during an interview\nIdentify elements of an interview the PIO should consider ahead of time\nIdentify steps a PIO needs to take to prepare for and conduct a news interview\nDemonstrate effective techniques for on-camera interviews\n\nPrerequisites: \n\nIS-29.A: Public Information Officer Awareness
URL:https://portal.ema.alabama.gov/train/l0105-public-information-basics-2/
LOCATION:Troy University\, 600 University Ave\, Troy\, AL\, 36082\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="AEMA Training":MAILTO:training@ema.alabama.gov
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240627T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171709
CREATED:20231116T133855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T133855Z
UID:7963-1719216000-1719507600@portal.ema.alabama.gov
SUMMARY:PER-377: Cybersecurity Proactive Defense (CPD)
DESCRIPTION:Registration: https://cybersecuritydefenseinitiative.org/cdi-courses/ \nPOC: Steven Washkowiak scwashkowiak@cji.edu \nCourse Description: \n\n\nAn intermediate-level instructor-led course designed for technical personnel who monitor and protect our nation’s critical cyber infrastructure. CPD uses hands-on computer lab applications to simulate advanced attack vectors\, sequential and escalating attack steps\, and hands-on attack execution. Students learn penetration testing skills\, defense analysis techniques\, and real-time response and threat mitigation steps. \nCPD is offered free-of-charge to technical personnel who work for agencies or organizations considered as a part of our nations critical infrastructure. \nBlended learning methods will be utilized\, to include a balance of classroom lecture\, hands-on laboratory exercises\, and the use of cybersecurity response tools\, as cyber attacks against significant national network infrastructure targets will be simulated. \nCPD classes stress a proactive approach to providing computer\, network\, and infrastructure incident response handling. Solutions and methods taught are non-vendor-specific\, which does not require participants to have specialized software when trying to implement class lessons at their own agencies. CDI stresses proper network and data engineering techniques and methodology over simple software packages\, keeping agency financial requirements to a minimum.
URL:https://portal.ema.alabama.gov/train/per-377-cybersecurity-proactive-defense-cpd/
LOCATION:Mobile County EOC\, 7350 Zeigler Blvd\, Mobile\, AL\, 36608
CATEGORIES:Training
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