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L0962: All-Hazards Planning Section Chief
2024-04-15 08:00 - 2024-04-18 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Chattanooga Fire Training Center, 910 Wisdom St, Chattanooga, TN, 37406, United States
Registration: Coordinate registration through State Training Officer – Training@ema.alabama.gov
More Info: https://www.tn.gov/tema/emergency-community/training/training-calendar/2023/11/6/l0958-all-hazards-operations-section-chief.html
POC: TEMA.Training@tn.gov

Course Description

This course provides local- and state-level emergency responders with a robust understanding of the duties, responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective Planning Section Chief on an All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT). These responsibilities fall into two categories: 1) managing the planning cycle, and 2) tracking resources and incident status. Exercises, simulations, discussions, and a final exam enable participants to process and apply their new knowledge.
The 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.
Selection 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.
ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate
ACE: Credit Hours: 2

Course Objectives

Identify course objectives and position-specific resource materials for the position of Planning Section Chief.
Describe the function of the Planning Section and the roles and responsibilities of the Planning Section Chief.
Describe the function of the Resources Unit and the roles and responsibilities of the Resources Unit Leader (RESL).
Describe the function of the Situation Unit and the roles and responsibilities of the Situation Unit Leader (SITL).
Describe the information gathered from the initial meetings, briefings and documents.
Describe the purpose, timing and structure of each of the meetings, briefings and documents in the Operational Period Planning Cycle.
Identify key strategies for interacting with members of the Planning Section, members of the IMT, and personnel outside of the IMT.
Describe the responsibilities of the Documentation Unit and Demobilization Unit Leaders and the purpose of the Final Incident Package.

Mission Areas

Respond
Recover
Mitigation

Prerequisites

IS-0100: An Introduction to the Incident Command System
IS-0200: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response
E/L/G 0300: Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents
E/L/G 0400: Advanced Incident Command System for Complex Incidents
IS-0700: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System (NIMS)
IS-0800: National Response Framework (NRF), An Introduction

Recommended:

G 0191: Emergency Operations Center/ Incident Command System Interface (Emergency Management Institute)
O 305: Type 3 AHIMT Training Course (US Fire Academy)
337: Command & General Staff Functions for Local Incident Management Team (US Fire Academy)

L0986: All-Hazards Air Support Group Supervisor Course
2024-04-03 08:00 - 2024-04-05 17:00 | Tennessee Fire and Codes Academy, 2161 Unionville-Deason Rd, Bell Buckle, TN, 37020, United States
Registration: Coordinate registration through State Training Officer – Training@ema.alabama.gov
More Info: https://www.tn.gov/tema/emergency-community/training/training-calendar/2024/4/1/l0987-and-l0986—all-hazards-air-operations-and-air-support-group.html
POC: TEMA.Training@tn.gov

Course Description

The purpose of this professional development course is to provide local and State level emergency responders with an overview of key duties and responsibilities of an Air Support Group Supervisor (ASGS) in a Type III All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT).
The 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.
Selection 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.

Course Objectives

Describe the function and components of the ICS Organization and the Operations Section.
Describe the general roles and responsibilities of the ASGS.
Discuss the key responsibilities of the ASGS during the pre-incident planning and preparation stage of an incident.
Describe the key responsibilities of the ASGS during the initial response stage of an incident.
Describe the key responsibilities of the ASGS during ongoing incident management.
Discuss the key responsibilities of the ASGS during demobilization from an incident.
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills required to assume the role of an ASGS trainee.

Mission Areas

Respond

Prerequisites

IS 100: Incident Command System (ICS), An Introduction
IS 200: ICS for Single Resource and Initial Action Incidents
E/L/G 0300: Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents (ICS 300)
E/L/G 0400: Advanced Incident Command System for Command and General Staff – Complex Incidents (ICS 400)
IS 700: National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction
IS 800: National Response Framework (NRF)

Other recommended (not required) courses:

E/L/G 0191 Emergency Operations Center/Incident Command System Interface
O 305 Type 3 AHIMT Training Course (US Fire Administration)
O 337 Command & General Staff Functions for Local Incident Management Team (National Fire Academy)

L0987: All-Hazards Introduction to Air Operations
2024-04-01 08:00 - 2024-04-02 17:00 | Tennessee Fire and Codes Academy, 2161 Unionville-Deason Rd, Bell Buckle, TN, 37020, United States
Registration: Coordinate registration through State Training Officer – Training@ema.alabama.gov
More Info: https://www.tn.gov/tema/emergency-community/training/training-calendar/2024/4/1/l0987-and-l0986—all-hazards-air-operations-and-air-support-group.html
POC: TEMA.Training@tn.gov

Course Description

The goal of this professional development course, E/L 0987 Introduction to Air Operations, is to provide local and State-level emergency responders with the basic concepts of to ensure safe and effective air operations that might be encountered in a Type III All-Hazards incident.
The 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.
Selection 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.
ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate
ACE: Credit Hours: 1

Course Objectives

Describe and differentiate between public and civil aircraft.
Explain the purpose of Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) and Advisory Circulars (ACs).
Identify and describe the various regulations and policies governing air operations.
Describe the risk management and safety aspects of air operations.
Apply the knowledge and skills required for conducting basic air operations to a given scenario.

Mission Areas

Respond

Prerequisites

The required prerequisites to this course are:

IS-0100 Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS 100
IS-0200 Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response, ICS 200
E/L/G 0300 Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents, ICS 300
E/L/G 0400 Advanced Incident Command System for Complex Incidents, ICS 400
IS-0700 An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
IS-0800 National Response Framework (NRF), An Introduction

Other recommended (not required) courses:

E/L/G 0191 Emergency Operations Center/Incident Command System Interface
O 305 Type 3 AHIMT Training Course (US Fire Administration)
O 337 Command & General Staff Functions for Local Incident Management Team (National Fire Academy)

AWR-167: Sport and Special Event Risk Management
2024-03-20 08:00 - 2024-03-21 17:00 | Mobile County EOC, 7350 Zeigler Blvd, Mobile, AL, 36608
Registration: https://teex.org/class/AWR167/
Course Description:
This course is designed to build capabilities for multi-agency collaboration pertaining to risk management for sport events. It introduces the seven-step sport security risk management process, including the idea of risk management and setting risk management goals for sport events, identifying assets that need protecting and determining risk, implementing planning and mitigation actions, and implementing after-action review for events as well as incidents. Through activity-based training modules, intact security teams will enhance their ability for planning, risk assessment, training, and exercising practices specific to conducting sport events. The expectation is for participants to return to their respective organization and coordinate the development of a sport event security management system.

L0952: All-Hazards Public Information Officer
2024-03-12 08:00 - 2024-03-15 17:00 | TEMA West Region, 1510 Hwy 70, Bypass Jackson, TN, 38301, United States
Registration: Coordinate registration through State Training Officer – Training@ema.alabama.gov
More Info: https://www.tn.gov/tema/emergency-community/training/training-calendar/2024/3/12/l0952-all-hazards-public-information-officer.html
POC: TEMA.Training@tn.gov

Course Description

The goal of this professional development course is to provide federal, state, tribal, and local-level emergency responders with an overview of key duties and responsibilities of a Public Information Officer in a Type III All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT).
The 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.
Selection 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. This 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.
ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate
ACE: Credit Hours: 2

Course Objectives

Describe the role and importance of the Public Information Officer position in incident operations, especially as it pertains to initial incident operations.
Describe the fundamentals of information operations during incident management.
Develop a communications strategy for disseminating incident information.
Explain the importance of effective media relations, including social media, and the role of the Public Information Officer in developing and maintaining such relationships.
Describe the roles and responsibilities of Assistant Public Information Officers.
Describe how the Public Information Officer may establish and leverage effective community relations.
Describe the role of the Public Information Officer as it pertains to handling special situations within incidents.
Describe how Public Information Officers can keep themselves, and those they escort and work with, safe in the incident environment.
Define the Public Information Officer’s roles and responsibilities during incident transition and demobilization.

Mission Areas

Respond

Prerequisites

The required prerequisites to this course are:

IS-0100 An Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS 100
IS-0200 Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response, ICS 200
E/L/G 0300 Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents, ICS 300
E/L/G 0400 Advanced Incident Command System for Complex Incidents, ICS 400
IS-0700 An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
IS-0800 National Response Framework (NRF)

Recommended: O-305, Type 3 AHIMT Training course (delivered by USFA)

G0402: NIMS Overview for Senior Officials (Executives, Elected, and Appointed)
2024-03-07 08:30 - 12:30 | Mobile County EOC, 7350 Zeigler Blvd, Mobile, AL, 36608
POC: AEMA Exercise and Training Section, 205-280-2256 Training@ema.alabama.gov
Course Description: The purpose of this course is to familiarize Senior Officials (Executives, elected and appointed officials, city/county managers, agency administrators, etc) their role in supporting incident management within the National Incident Management System (NIMS).
Overall Course Objective: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to explain National Incident Management System (NIMS) tenets and the role of the four command and coordination entities (ICS, EOC, MAC Group, and JIS) within NIMS.

L0960: All-Hazards Division/Group Supervisor
2024-03-05 08:00 - 2024-03-07 17:00 | TEMA East Region Office, 803 North Concord St, Knoxville, TN, 37919, United States
Registration: Coordinate registration through State Training Officer – Training@ema.alabama.gov
More Info: https://www.tn.gov/tema/emergency-community/training/training-calendar/2024/3/5/l0960-all-hazards-division-group-supervisor-.html
POC: TEMA.Training@tn.gov
Course Description
The goal of this professional development course, E/L0960 Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS), is to provide emergency responders from local, Tribal, State, Federal and private-organizations with an overview of key duties and responsibilities of a Division/Group Supervisor within an Incident Command structure for all incident types (Type 4 – Type 1).
The 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.
Selection 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.
ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate
ACE: Credit Hours: 2
Course Objectives
• Describe the function and components of the Operations Section.
• Describe the role and responsibilities of the Strike Team Leader/ Resource Team and Task Force Leader.
• Describe the leadership, supervision, and personnel management responsibilities of the Division/Group Supervisor.
• Describe the information gathering and dissemination responsibilities of the Division/Group Supervisor.
• Describe the role of the Division/Group Supervisor in the Planning Process.
• Describe the risk management and safety responsibilities of the Division/Group Supervisor.
• Describe the interactions with the Command and General Staff and other ICS functional areas that are required to perform the Division/Group Supervisor’s job.
Mission Areas
• Respond
Prerequisites
The required prerequisites to this course are:
· IS-100 Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS), ICS 100
· IS-200 Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response, ICS 200
· E/L/G 0300 Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents, ICS 300
· E/L/G 0400 Advanced Incident Command System for Complex Incidents, ICS 400
· IS-700 An Introduction to the National Incident Management System (NIMS)
· IS-800 National Response Framework (NRF), An Introduction
Other recommended (not required) courses:
· E/L/G 0191 Emergency Operations Center/Incident Command System Interface
· O 305 Type 3 AHIMT Training Course (US Fire Administration)
· O 337 Command & General Staff Functions for Local Incident Management Team (National Fire Academy)

L0146: Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) Training Course
2024-03-05 08:00 - 2024-03-06 17:00 | Mobile County EOC, 7350 Zeigler Blvd, Mobile, AL, 36608
POC: AEMA Exercise and Training Section training@ema.alabama.gov
Course Description

This 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.
The learner must achieve a minimum passing score of 75% on final knowledge assessment to earn the IACET CEU.
Selection Criteria: The target audience for this training are those involved in planning, program management, design and development, conduct, evaluation, and improvement planning of HSEEP consistent exercises.

Course Objectives

Understand the role of HSEEP in National Preparedness, and how HSEEP exercise principles and methodology support efforts across the whole community to improve our national capacity to build, sustain, and deliver core capabilities.

Mission Areas

Common

Prerequisites

Prerequisites Courses:

IS0120.c: An Introduction to Exercises

Other Prerequisites:Recommended: IS0130, Exercise Evaluation and Improvement Planning

Disciplines

Emergency Management

Primary Core Capability

Threats and Hazard Identification

AWR-326: Tornado Awareness
2024-02-29 08:30 - 16:30 | Calhoun County EMA, 507 Francis Street W, Jacksonville, AL, 36265, United States
Registration: https://ndptc.hawaii.edu/training/delivery/3542/
POC: Stephen Hughes sthughes@hawaii.edu
Course Description:
Tornadoes can strike anywhere in the United States with little or no warning and are capable of causing significant loss of life and billions of dollars in damages. It is important that every community be prepared by understanding tornadoes and the associated dangers.
This course will prepare participants to understand the basics of tornado science, the weather forecasting process, the tornado warning process, and the fundamentals of tornado safety and preparedness. Multiple core capabilities will be addressed, with particular emphasis on “public information and warning” and “threats and hazard identification. Participants will be better able to implement safety measures for themselves, their families and their organizations in preparation for tornado season.

MGT-312: Senior Officials Workshop for All-Hazards Preparedness
2024-02-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Mobile County EOC, 7350 Zeigler Blvd, Mobile, AL, 36608
Registration: https://teex.org/class/MGT312/
POC: esti@teex.tamu.edu or call (866) 878-8900
Course Description:
This course provides a forum to discuss strategic and executive-level issues related to all-hazard disaster preparedness, to share proven strategies and best practices, and to enhance coordination among officials responsible for emergency response and recovery from a disaster. This workshop integrates a multimedia scenario and vignettes that highlight key issues and facilitates executive-level discussion of the United States’ National Strategy for Homeland Security. Additionally, the forum provides an opportunity to apply lessons learned from past local and national all-hazards disasters.
This course includes seven distinct modules incorporating lecture, discussion, and a practical exercise. Each module focuses on a key component of disaster preparedness, such as Culture of Preparedness, Integrated Partnerships, Organizing for Success, Crisis Communications, etc. Within the various modules are opportunities for group interaction and discussion. The final module of the course is designed to provide the participants the opportunity to develop an action plan or to-do list for follow-up consideration and action.
The practical exercise consists of an expanding incident, designed specifically to address the local community’s needs or concerns. Participants are provided information and periodic updates, after which they are given a list of questions to consider and discuss. Through these updates, the incident builds upon itself until it reaches a mass casualty/catastrophic level, thereby overwhelming the normal capabilities of the local jurisdiction and challenging the participants to consider their local policies, resources, and limitations.
This workshop provides a unique opportunity for local or regional executives to share strategies and coordinate plans for emergency preparedness and response. This workshop is an effective process for discussing executive-level issues with leaders from the agencies involved in all levels of the emergency management structure.

AWR-144: Port & Vessel Security for Public Safety and Maritime
2024-02-15 08:00 - 17:00 | Florence Training Center, 3110 County Rd 204, Florence, AL, 35633, United States
Registration: https://ruraltraining.org/course/AWR-144/?scheduled=true&id=10143
More Info: https://ruraltraining.org/course/awr-144/
Course Description:
This eight-hour awareness-level course is designed to provide participants with the basic competencies associated with port and vessel security, as well as a working knowledge of maritime security appropriate to public safety responders in rural jurisdictions. A foundation for this working knowledge will be built by explaining the extent of the maritime transportation system followed by a discussion on the vulnerabilities of that system. The participants will be given instruction concerning specific maritime security regulations affecting facilities and vessels (e.g., MARSEC levels, SSI, TWIC, etc.). Potential hazards in the dock and vessel environment will also be identified.

L0452: Advanced II: Assessment of Teams in Professional Emergency Management
2024-02-12 08:00 - 2024-02-16 17:00 | Jefferson County EMA, 709 North 19th Street, Birmingham, AL, 35203, United States
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.
Registration: Contact POC for application packet (Deadline August 1, 2023)
POC: David Morgan, State Training Officer, training@aema.alabama.gov, 205-280-2256
Course Description:
The goal of L0452, Advanced II: Assessment of Teams in Professional Emergency Management, is to provide EM professionals with critical skills that are needed to be able to apply personal management styles in the context of EM. Advanced II will provide participants with the essential skills needed to lead EM programs at the mid-manager’s level and will be essential to building the foundation for collaboration by bringing EM professionals together to share their experiences and establish a network. Advanced II will enable participants to gain knowledge necessary for understanding and developing themselves as mid-level managers, develop critical thinking and decision-making skills, develop personal influence and communication skills, work through resiliency, and motivate and manage others. In addition, Advanced II will provide an opportunity to explore the importance of ethics, values, and accountability. Sharing best practices, lessons learned, tools, and documentation to have a firm understanding of Federal, State, and local EM programs, as well as how those programs can be effectively leveraged to support State and local needs and requirements.

G0402: NIMS Overview for Senior Officials (Executives, Elected, and Appointed)
2024-02-06 08:30 - 12:30 | St Clair County EMA, 1610 Cogswell Avenue, Suite B10, Pell City, AL, 35125, United States

MGT-346: Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Operations & Planning for All-Hazards Events
2024-02-06 08:00 - 2024-02-07 17:00 | Anniston Regional Training Center, 5304 McClellan Blvd, Anniston, AL, 36206, United States
Registration: https://my.teex.org/TeexPortal/?MO=mClassRegistration&D=FP&C=MGT346&S=514
More Info: https://teex.org/class/MGT346/
Course Description:
This course provides personnel who could be assigned to or work in an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) the skills necessary to effectively plan for and manage a large-scale incidents by applying and implementing an all-hazards, multi-disciplinary, management team approach. The course places specific emphasis on the planning, resource, and information management processes.
The course focuses on the key decision-making requirements within the Emergency Operations Center. The jurisdictional team will learn from the effects of incident decisions while working in an EOC using a simulated, notional jurisdiction as they respond to the final days exercise.
The course is delivered in your jurisdiction. The instructional team consists of coaches and mentors experienced in emergency management and incident response. The course uses a multi-discipline, jurisdictional approach to accomplish the course objectives. The course adapts existing incident management systems, best practices and procedures to the unique requirements of responding to all-hazards incident.

MGT-482: Disaster Recovery Public Assistance, An Introduction
2024-02-06 08:00 - 2024-02-07 17:00 | Mobile County EOC, 7350 Zeigler Blvd, Mobile, AL, 36608
Registration: https://teex.org/class/MGT482/
POC: Kim Bouler, 251-460-8036, kbouler@mcema.net
Course Description
The Strategic Overview of Disaster Management for Water and Wastewater Utilities course provides critical guidance when planning for and responding to disasters that affect drinking water and wastewater systems. Participants will be introduced to the various natural and man-made (accidental or intentional) disasters to which water and wastewater systems may be vulnerable and the potential effects of disasters. Participants will be guided through portions of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Response Protocol Toolbox (RPTB) to identify steps in the response and recovery processes. Case studies on a variety of disaster incidents, as well as hypothetical situations for water and wastewater incidents are examined. Participants are also given the opportunity to practice developing a disaster response plan for a disaster.

G0191: Emergency Operations Center/Incident Command System Interface
2024-02-06 08:00 - 17:00 | Bradley County 911, 1555 Guthrie Dr NW, Cleveland, TN, 37311, United States
Registration: Coordinate registration through State Training Officer – Training@ema.alabama.gov
More Info: https://www.tn.gov/tema/emergency-community/training/training-calendar/2024/2/6/g191–ics-eoc-interface.html
POC: TEMA.Training@tn.gov

Course Description

The goal of this professional development course, E/L/G 0191 Emergency Operations Center/Incident Command System Interface, is to enable the students to develop an effective interface between the Incident Command/Unified Command and the Emergency Operations Center by applying National Incident Management System principles.
Selection Criteria: The intended audience(s) are federal, state, tribal, territorial, local level, private industry, volunteer and nongovernmental emergency management personnel who are active in a community’s ICS and EOC activities. This course works best when delivered to combined audience of ICS and EOC personnel. The materials were developed with the assumption that audience members may have little or no actual experience as a member of an Incident Command Post staff or an EOC Staff.

Course Objectives

Explain the course structure and potential ICS/EOC interface challenges.
Explain key NIMS concepts, command and coordination systems, and structures.
Analyze given scenarios to determine commonalities and potential interface issues between ICS and EOCs.
Explain the respective roles and interconnectivity of the NIMS command and coordination systems in coordination.
Contrast the typical role and functions of the Incident Command and the EOC during emergency operations.
Analyze given scenarios to apply ICS/EOC interface concepts.
Develop an ICS/EOC interface action plan for your community.
Summarize the course objectives.

Mission Areas

Common

Prerequisites

Prior to enrolling in E/L/G 0191, students must complete:

IS-0100 An Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS 100
IS-0700 An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
IS-0800 National Response Framework (NRF), An Introduction
IS-0200 Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response, ICS 200 or
IS-2200 Basic Emergency Operations Center Functions

L0964: All-Hazards Situation Unit Leader
2024-02-05 08:00 - 2024-02-09 17:00 | Tennessee Fire and Codes Academy, 2161 Unionville-Deason Rd, Bell Buckle, TN, 37020, United States
Registration: Coordinate registration through State Training Officer – Training@ema.alabama.gov
More Info: https://www.tn.gov/tema/emergency-community/training/training-calendar/2024/2/5/l0964-all-hazards-situation-unit-leader.html
POC: TEMA.Training@tn.gov

Course Description

This course helps participants establish the essential core competencies required for performing the duties of the Situation Unit Leader (SITL) in an all-hazards incident. This course addresses all responsibilities appropriate to an SITL operating in a local- or state-level All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT). These responsibilities include processing information and intelligence and developing displays. The course is an instructor-led training that supports learning through discussion, lecture, and active participation in multiple exercises. By requiring participants to bring an SITL Kit to the instruction, the course provides a realistic, hands-on approach to mastering the skills of an SITL.
The 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.
Selection 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.
ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate
ACE: Credit Hours: 2

Course Objectives

Identify the course objective and position-specific resource materials for the position of Situation Unit Leader.
Describe the organization and functions of the Planning Section.
Describe the function of the Situation Unit and the roles and responsibilities of the Situation Unit Leader.
Identify how to obtain, analyze, and disseminate necessary incident information.
Identify how to select and use appropriate methods to display incident information.
Demonstrate how to use advanced technology to develop and display incident information.
Explain how to effectively establish and maintain the Situation Unit.
Demonstrate the ability to complete the required documents to support the incident.
Participate in a Planning Meeting and Operational Briefing.

Mission Areas

Respond
Recover
Mitigation

Prerequisites

IS-0100 An Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS 100
IS-0200 Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response, ICS 200
E/L/G 0300 Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents, ICS 300
IS-0700 An Introduction to the National Incident Management System IS-0800 National Response Framework (NRF), An Introduction

Recommended:

E/L/G 0191 Emergency Operations Center/Incident Command System Interface
E/L/G 0400 Advanced Incident Command System for Complex Incidents, ICS 400

MGT-312: Senior Officials Workshop for All-Hazards Preparedness
2024-02-01 08:00 - 17:00 | Morgan County EMA, 302 Lee Street NE, Decatur, AL, 35601, United States

L0956: All-Hazards Liaison Officer
2024-01-30 08:00 - 2024-01-31 17:00 | Kingsport Life Saving Crew, 1800 Crescent Dr, Kingsport, TN, 37663, United States
Registration: Coordinate registration through State Training Officer – Training@ema.alabama.gov
More Info: https://www.tn.gov/tema/emergency-community/training/training-calendar/2024/1/30/l0956-all-hazards-liaison-officer.html
POC: TEMA.Training@tn.gov
Course Description
The goal of this professional development course is to provide federal, state, and local-level emergency responders with an overview of key duties and responsibilities of a Liaison Officer (LOFR) in a Type III All Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT).
The 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.
Selection 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.
ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate
ACE: Credit Hours: 1
Course Objectives
Explain the roles and responsibilities of the LOFR as a member of the Command Staff.
Explain the roles and responsibilities of an Agency Representative.
Explain the roles and responsibilities of the Liaison Officer with regards to Stakeholders.
Explain types of communication and work-location requirements for a given incident.
Identify the process and relevant parties involved in incident information flow, including the role of Assistant Liaison Officers.
Identify the Liaison Officer’s contributions to the NIMS incident action planning process.
Explain the proper steps to follow in the event of a special situation.
Identify the demobilization process as it relates to the duties of the LOFR.
Mission Areas
Respond
Prerequisites
The required prerequisites to this course are:
· IS-100 Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS 100
· IS-200 Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response, ICS 200
· E/L/G 0300 Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents, ICS 300
· E/L/G 0400 Advanced Incident Command System for Complex Incidents, ICS 400
· IS-700 An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
· IS-800 National Response Framework (NRF), An Introduction

Other recommended (not required) courses:
· E/L/G 0191 Emergency Operations Center/Incident Command System Interface
· O 305 Type 3 AHIMT Training Course (US Fire Administration)
· O 337 Command & General Staff Functions for Local Incident Management Team (US Fire Administration)

MGT-310: Threat & Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment & Stakeholder Preparedness Review
2024-01-30 08:00 - 2024-01-31 17:00 | Jefferson County EMA, 709 North 19th Street, Birmingham, AL, 35203, United States
Registration: https://teex.org/class/MGT310/
POC: ilepse@teex.tamu.edu or call (800) 423-8433
Course Description:
This course introduces the six-step THIRA/SPR process which includes identifying threats and hazards that stress a community’s capabilities, giving context to those threats and hazards and identifying associated impacts consistent with specific factors, identifying community-specific capability targets, assessing current levels of capability in comparison to those targets, identifying capability gaps and subsequent strategies to close those gaps.
Successful completion of the course will assist local emergency responders and stakeholders in generating actionable preparedness data that communities can use to support a variety of emergency management efforts, including planning, training, exercises, and incident response and recovery. THIRA/SPR-informed planning is consistent with and expands on nationally accepted emergency management standards as the basis for planning across the mission areas of prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery.

MGT-439: Pediatric Disaster Response and Emergency Preparedness
2024-01-30 08:00 - 2024-01-31 17:00 | ADPH Center for Emergency Preparedness, 208 Legends Circle, Prattville, AL, 36066, United States
Registration: https://teex.org/class/MGT439/
POC: esti@teex.tamu.edu or call (866) 878-8900
Course Description:
This 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.

L0950: All-Hazards Incident Commander
2024-01-22 08:00 - 2024-01-26 17:00 | Chattanooga Fire Training Center, 910 Wisdom St, Chattanooga, TN, 37406, United States
Registration: Coordinate registration through State Training Officer – Training@ema.alabama.gov
More Info: https://www.tn.gov/tema/emergency-community/training/training-calendar/2024/1/22/l0950-all-hazards-incident-commander.html
POC: TEMA.Training@tn.gov
Course Description
The goal of this professional development course is to provide local and state-level emergency responders with an overview of key duties and responsibilities of an Incident Commander within the ICS structure and specifically for a Type III All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT).
The 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.
Selection 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. This 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.
ACE: Level: Upper Division
ACE: Credit Hours: 2
Course Objectives
• Identify course objectives and position-specific resource materials for the position of Incident Commander.
• Describe how to lead and manage an Incident Management Team (IMT) through an understanding of the interactions between the Incident Commander and the individual members of the IMT.
• Describe the Incident Commander’s responsibilities in IMT administration and readiness.
• Identify the components of a typical Incident Commander Go-Kit.
• Describe the purpose and function of command, agency oversight, support, and coordination as they relate to incident management and the role of the Incident Commander.
• Describe command and coordination structures from the Incident Commander’s standpoint.
• Describe the interaction and cooperation that occurs between the Agency Administrator/Executive and the Incident Commander for the successful management of an incident.
• Describe the considerations and procedures an Incident Commander should follow to ensure effective and safe transfer of command.
• Describe effective communication practices for addressing audiences internal and external to the management of an incident.
• Define leader’s intent, priorities, incident objectives, strategies, and tactics as they are utilized by the Incident Commander for effective incident management.
• Describe the Incident Commander’s responsibilities for the various plans and meetings in which he or she participates.
• Describe the staffing responsibilities and considerations of the Incident Commander.
• Describe how the Incident Commander can identify and manage a special situation that occurs within an incident.
• Describe the financial management responsibilities of the Incident Commander and the role of the Finance/Administration Section.
• Describe the agreements that the Incident Commander may encounter while managing incidents.
• Describe effective personal documentation practices for the position of Incident Commander.
• Describe the role and responsibilities of the Incident Commander as they pertain to the demobilization process, returning an incident to local management, and the performance evaluations of the Command and General Staff.
Mission Areas
• Respond
Prerequisites
The required prerequisites to this course are:
· IS-0100 Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS 100
· IS-0200 Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response, ICS 200
· E/L/G 0300 Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents, ICS 300
· E/L/G 0400 Advanced Incident Command System for Complex Incidents, ICS 400
· IS-0700 An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
· IS-0800 National Response Framework (NRF), An Introduction
Other recommended (not required) courses:
· E/L/G 0191 Emergency Operations Center/Incident Command System Interface
· O 305 Type 3 AHIMT Training Course (US Fire Administration)
· O 337 Command & General Staff Functions for Local Incident Management Team (US Fire Administration)

Advanced Incident Command System for Command and General Staff - Complex Incidents
2024-01-11 08:00 - 2024-01-12 17:00 | Alabama Army National Guard Joint Forces Headquarters, 1720 Congressman W.L. Dickinson Dr, Montgomery, AL, 36109, United States
This course is being delivered through the Alabama Fire College.
Flyer: FlyerNG (002)
Registration: https://www.alabamafirecollege.org/course/nims-ics-400-advanced-ics-command-and-general-staff-complex-incidents/
POC: Alabama Fire College 205-391-3744
Course Description:
This course provides training for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS). This course expands upon information covered in ICS 100 through ICS 300 courses, which are prerequisites for the ICS 400 course.

Course Objectives

Explain how major incidents engender special management challenges.
Describe the circumstances in which an Area Command is established.
Describe the circumstances in which Multi-Agency Coordination Systems are established.

Prerequisites

Participants must have successfully completed:

IS0100, Introduction to the Incident Command System
IS0200, Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response
ICS 300 (E/L/G0300), Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents
IS0700, National Incident Management System, An Introduction
IS0800, National Response Framework, An Introduction

Recommended: Experience using concepts and principles from ICS 100, ICS 200, and ICS 300 and use of skills in an operational environment.

PER-213: Wide Area Search
2024-01-09 08:00 - 2024-01-11 17:00 | Daphne Training Facility, 25250 Bailey Yelding Jr. Dr., Daphne, AL, 36526, United States
Registration: https://teex.org/class/PER213/
POC: esti@teex.tamu.edu or call (866) 878-8900
Course Description:

When 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.
You 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.
The 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.

G0300: Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents
2024-01-08 08:00 - 2024-01-10 17:00 | Alabama Army National Guard Joint Forces Headquarters, 1720 Congressman W.L. Dickinson Dr, Montgomery, AL, 36109, United States
This course is being delivered through the Alabama Fire College.
Flyer: FlyerNG (002)
Registration: https://www.alabamafirecollege.org/course/nims-ics-300-intermediate-ics-for-expanding-incidents/
POC: Alabama Fire College 205-391-3744
Course Description:
This course provides training for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS). This course expands upon information covered in the ICS 100 and ICS 200 courses.

Course Objectives

Describe how the National Incident Management System Command and Management component supports the management of expanding incidents.
Describe the Incident/Event Management process for supervisors and expanding incidents as prescribed by the ICS.
Implement the Incident Management process on a simulated Type 3 incident.
Develop an Incident Action Plan for a simulated incident.

Prerequisites

Participants must have successfully completed:– IS0100, Introduction to the Incident Command System;
– IS0200, Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response;
– IS0700, National Incident Management System, An Introduction;
– IS0800, National Response Framework, An Introduction
Recommended: Experience using concepts and principles from ICS 100, ICS 200, and use of skills in a response or exercise.

MGT-346: Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Operations and Planning for All-Hazards Events
2023-12-19 08:00 - 2023-12-20 17:00 | Mobile County EOC, 7350 Zeigler Blvd, Mobile, AL, 36608
Registration: https://teex.org/class/MGT346/
POC: Kim Bouler, 251-460-8036, kbouler@mcema.net

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course provides personnel who could be assigned to or work in an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) the skills necessary to effectively plan for and manage a large-scale incidents by applying and implementing an all-hazards, multi-disciplinary, management team approach. The course places specific emphasis on the planning, resource, and information management processes.

The course focuses on the key decision-making requirements within the Emergency Operations Center. The jurisdictional team will learn from the effects of incident decisions while working in an EOC using a simulated, notional jurisdiction as they respond to the final days exercise.

The course is delivered in your jurisdiction. The instructional team consists of coaches and mentors experienced in emergency management and incident response. The course uses a multi-discipline, jurisdictional approach to accomplish the course objectives. The course adapts existing incident management systems, best practices and procedures to the unique requirements of responding to all-hazards incident.

Traffic Incident Management (TIMS) Advanced Workshop
2023-12-13 08:00 - 17:00
Registration: https://alabamatim.dot.state.al.us/alabamatim/Sessions/CountySessionsList
Location: Alabama A & M
POC: Glenn Taylor 256-755-0455

Course Description:
This training is part of the Traffic Incident Management (TIMS) sponsored by Federal Highway Administration(FHWA). The Workshop trains first responders from multiple disciplines, agencies and organizations from locations across Alabama to become Traffic Incident Management First Responder Trainers who will subsequently partner with multi-discipline Trainers to offer 6-Hour training sessions to first responders from all agencies and organizations across Alabama. 4 Hrs PDH This class is the 6 Hours Training taught by people who have completed the TIMS-Train the Trainer (1.5 day) Course.

L0451: Advanced I: Application of Advanced Individual Concepts in Emergency Management
2023-12-11 08:00 - 2023-12-15 17:00 | Jefferson County EMA, 709 North 19th Street, Birmingham, AL, 35203, United States
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.
Registration: Contact POC for application packet (Deadline August 1, 2023)
POC: David Morgan, State Training Officer, training@aema.alabama.gov, 205-280-2256
Course Description:
The goal of L0451, Advanced I: Application of Advanced Individual Concepts in EM, the first course of the National Emergency Management Advanced Academy curriculum, is to provide EM professionals with critical skills that are needed to perform responsibilities such as program management oversight, effective communication, research resources, applicable laws, policy considerations, collaboration, and strategic thinking. Advanced I is designed to provide participants with the skills to manage EM programs and will be essential to building the foundation for collaboration by bringing EM professionals together to share their experiences and establish a network.
The E0451 Advanced I course provides knowledge in management qualities, management styles, strategic thinking, decision making, problem solving, evaluation, strategic planning, budgeting, vision and mission statements, research methodology, laws, policy considerations, program risk management, collaboration and communication, and change management, in addition to personal application and reflection. Sharing best practices, lessons learned, tools, and documentation provides a firm understanding of Federal, State, Tribal, territorial and local EM programs, as well as how those programs can be effectively leveraged to support community needs and requirements.

G0386: Mass Fatalities Incident Response Course
2023-12-11 08:00 - 2023-12-12 17:00 | Tennessee Department of Public Health Cookeville, 1100 England Dr, Cookeville, AL, 38501, United States
Registration: Coordinate registration through State Training Officer – Training@ema.alabama.gov
More Info: https://www.tn.gov/tema/emergency-community/training/training-calendar/2023/12/11/g-386-mass-fatalities-incident-response—24-hrs—putnam-co–.html
POC: TEMA.Training@tn.gov

Course Description

This course prepares state and local response personnel and other responsible agencies and professionals to handle mass fatalities effectively and to work with the survivors in an emergency or disaster.
This course covers incident management; mass fatalities; planning before and operations during an incident; establishing the morgue; family assistance support operations; and assistance from the Federal government. The course concludes with a tabletop exercise.
Participants will learn to identify the characteristics of a mass fatality incident and identify the roles and responsibilities of key personnel in the incident. In addition, the instructor will describe the steps required to respond to a mass fatalities incident, including catastrophic numbers of fatalities and contaminated remains, and help participants determine their jurisdiction¿s preparedness for a mass fatalities event.
Selection Criteria: The target audience for this course is local responders who may have responsibility for the recovery, handling, identification, and return of remains following a mass fatalities incident.

Course Objectives

Describe the critical operational activities:

Notification
Staging
Search and recovery
Morgue operations
Media relations
Family assistance

Explain how the Family Assistance Center is used to support families and to aid identification of the deceased.
Identify the requirements to ensure that the psychological needs of morgue personnel are addressed.
Recognize the importance of Critical Incident Stress Debriefings for responders at a mass fatalities incident.
Identify the resources that are available during a mass fatalities incident and describe their roles and responsibilities.
Apply the principles of ICS to a simulated incident.

Traffic Incident Management (TIMS) Advanced Workshop
2023-12-08 08:00 - 17:00
Registration: https://alabamatim.dot.state.al.us/alabamatim/Sessions/CountySessionsList
Location: Saraland Community Safe Room
POC:
Course Description:
This training is part of the Traffic Incident Management (TIMS) sponsored by Federal Highway Administration(FHWA). The Workshop trains first responders from multiple disciplines, agencies and organizations from locations across Alabama to become Traffic Incident Management First Responder Trainers who will subsequently partner with multi-discipline Trainers to offer 6-Hour training sessions to first responders from all agencies and organizations across Alabama. 4 Hrs PDH This class is the 6 Hours Training taught by people who have completed the TIMS-Train the Trainer (1.5 day) Course.
