Senior Officials Workshop for All-Hazards Preparedness
2022-06-22 09:00 - 15:00 UTC | Jacksonsville State University – Merrill Hall, Woodward Drive, Jacksonville, AL, 36265, United States
Senior Officials Workshop for All-Hazards Preparedness
Location: Merrill Hall JSU
Date: June 22, 2022
Time: 9am-3pm
Registration link:
https://forms.gle/7TxdTbCCywjsK91F7
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.
Additional Information:
https://bit.ly/3HzdfAv
Any questions or problems with registration contact: David Randle 256-342-2270 or Drandle@calhounema.org
Emergency Management Agency
Calhoun County, Alabama
Calhoun County Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
Office: 256-435-0540 | Fax: 256-435-0558
507 Francis St. W. Jacksonville, AL 36265
https://www.calhounema.org/

ICS300: Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents
2022-06-27 08:00 - 2022-06-29 17:00 UTC | Lee County EMA, 908 Avenue B, Opelika, AL, 36801, United States
This three-day course is designed for those emergency response personnel who would function in a Command or General Staff position during a large, complex incident or event or personnel who are or would likely be part of a local or regional Incident Management Team during a major incident, whether single agency, multiagency or Unified Command.
Course Details

HOURS:
21

COST:
$0 In-State
$0 Out-Of-State
Department Delivery Course – Host department may charge up to $2 per instructional hour

Prerequisites

ICS 100
ICS 200
IS 700
IS 800

Required Text & Resources
N/A
Special Equipment
N/A
Physical Requirements
N/A

Cybersecurity Proactive Defense (CPD)
2022-06-27 08:00 - 2022-06-30 17:00 UTC | Auburn Univesity, Montgomery, 75 Technacenter Drive, Montgomery, AL, United States
Cybersecurity Proactive Defense (CPD) is an intermediate level course that 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.
PREREQUISITE: Two years of experience as a system/network administrator or as a cybersecurity professional is preferred. A basic understanding of network concepts, along with general knowledge of computer operating systems, is required. Experience with handling cyber incidents is preferred.
As our nation’s critical infrastructure grows more reliant on information technologies, it also becomes more exposed to cyber-attacks, both foreign and domestic. These attacks can threaten our nation’s economy, public works, communication systems, computer networks, and all other critical infrastructure. To counter this threat, the Criminal Justice Institute’s Cybersecurity Defense Initiative (CDI) has developed courses delivered at no cost to technical personnel working within our nation’s critical infrastructure. These courses utilize a blended learning approach that balances classroom lecture, hands-on laboratory exercises, and supplemental material. 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. REGISTER TODAY FOR THIS FREE TRAINING!
CYBERSECURITY DEFENSE INITIATIVE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
JUNE 27-30, 2022
Auburn University at Montgomery
75 TechnaCenter Drive
Montgomery, AL 36117
This program is supported by cooperative agreement EMW-2018-CA-00071 administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Training and Education Division. Points of view or opinions in this program are those of the author(s) and do not represent the position or policies
of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
For more information, contact Linda Wright: lwright3@aum.edu.
For more training opportunities, or to register for this course, visit us online: www.cybersecuritydefenseinitiative.org

ICS400: Advanced ICS Command and General Staff - Complex Incidents
2022-06-30 08:00 - 2022-07-01 17:00 UTC | Lee County EMA, 908 Avenue B, Opelika, AL, 36801, United States
This two-day course is designed for those emergency response personnel who would function as part of an Area Command, Emergency Operations Center, or Multiagency Coordination System during a large, complex incident or event or those personnel who are or would likely be part of a local or regional Incident Management Team during a major incident, whether single agency, multiagency or Unified Command.
Course Details

HOURS:
15

COST:
$0 In-State
$0 Out-Of-State
Department Delivery Course – Host department may charge up to $2 per instructional hour

Prerequisites

ICS 100
ICS 200
ICS 300
IS 700
IS 800

Required Text & Resources
N/A
Special Equipment
N/A
Physical Requirements
N/A

Logistics Branch Training for the 167th TSC-ALNG
2022-07-15 09:30 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | Alabama EMA, 5898 County Road 41, Clanton, AL, 35046, United States
The AEMA Logistics Section will host the ALNG 167th TSC for Logistics Branch training in the State Emergency Operations Center.
Topics to be covered:

AEMA response and activation overview
Logistics position-specific training
State staging area overview
WebEOC user guide
Resource request process overview

There will be a WebEOC practical exercise at the conclusion of the training.
AEMA POC: Robert Baylis, Logistics Section Chief – robert.baylis@ema.alabama.gov

MGT-318: Public Information in an All-Hazards Incident
2022-07-27 08:00 - 2022-07-28 17:00 UTC | Tuscaloosa County Emergency Operations Center, 7400 Richard M. Pierce Parkway, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35473, United States
This course examines the role of public information in managing an all-hazards incident and provides practical training in crisis communication techniques. In such an incident, it is imperative that community leaders, incident managers, and public information officers are prepared to communicate with the public through the news and social media. The course focuses on the role of public information in incident management, the information needs of the public in a crisis, and the various means of effectively communicating through the news and social media. Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to manage the major elements associated with public information in a WMD, terrorism and all-hazards incident.
Workshop Topics:

The nature of terrorism and weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and All-Hazards Incident.
Implications of such incidents for the public information function
Conducting emergency public information programs within the framework of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the National Response Framework (NRF).
Integration of the Joint Information Center with the Incident Management / Unified Command system
Approaches to working with news and social media in a disaster
Constructing effective initial public statements
Identifying and preparing spokespersons and experts
Planning and conducting press conferences
Developing an effective Crisis Communication Plan and Crisis Communication Team
Communication objectives and action steps for each of the six phases of the Crisis Communication Life Cycle

Participant Audience:
Course participants who would benefit from this training include the jurisdiction’s key elected officials, public information officers, key department heads, key public health and medical personnel, and emergency management officials from both the public and private sectors.
To Register, Ctrl + Click to follow link: https://my.teex.org/TeexPortal/Default.aspx?MO=mCourseCatalog&D=FP&C=MGT318&S=301
Class Size: 30 participants

L0102: Science of Disaster
2022-08-01 - 2022-08-03 | NOAA Disaster Response Center, 7344 Zeigler Boulevard, Mobile, AL, 36608, United States
Course Description:
This course provides the participants with an overview of scientific principles and concepts that shape our increasingly dangerous world. The contents of the course include the following:

Introduction to Science of Disaster provides a definition and benefits of science.
Earth Science describes how the Earth’s design sets the stage for the world’s natural hazards including earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, and landslides/sinkholes.
Climatology describes the scientific basis of common atmospheric hazards including convective storms, tropical cyclones, and other hazardous weather.
Chemical and biological basics; identifies the scientific basis of chemical and biological threats.
Explosive, radiological, and nuclear fundamentals; identifies the scientific basis of those threats.

It is mandatory that the participant complete all 16 hours of this course to receive full credit. Anything less will result in the participant’s need to re-register for another course and start from the beginning.
Prerequisites:
If a participant is taking this course as part of the Academy, then
he or she should take E0101, Foundations of Emergency Management, first (but not required). If a participant is taking this course on its own for its science information and not in fulfillment of the Academy requirements, there are no prerequisites.
Continuing Education Units (CEU’s):
EMI awards 2.4 CEUs for completion of this course.
Target Audience:
This course is intended for newly appointed emergency managers from Federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial emergency management agencies, and prospective professionals transferring from another discipline to emergency management adults.

AWR-148: Crisis Management for School-based Incidents: Partnering Rural Law Enforcement, First Responders, and Local School Systems
2022-08-10 00:00 - 2022-08-11 00:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Platform, AL, United States
This is a virtual class. Class times are 8am-12pm each day. Students must attend both days to receive credit.
Topics include (but not limited to):

Introduction to Incident Planning and Preparedness
Proactive Threat Mitigation
Incident Response
Incident Recovery
Vulnerability Assessments
Threat Assessment Management
Incident Defusing and Debriefing
Reunification
Anniversaries, Memorials, “Copy-Cats”

Who Should Attend:

All First Responders, especially Law Enforcement
School Administrators
School Safety and Security Personnel
Community Emergency Management Personnel
Community Mental Health Personnel
Community Stakeholders

Registration: https://forms.gle/2hhNmYXVxbMozVb39
Point of Contact: David Randle / 256-342-2270 / drandle@calhounema.org

L0110: Basic Academy Train-the-Trainer
2022-08-22 - 2022-08-26 | Alabama EMA, 5898 County Road 41, Clanton, AL, 35046, United States
Course Description:
The 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.
All 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.
Course Goal:
The 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.
Prerequisites:
Participants of the course have met the following selection requirements:

Five years of experience in Emergency Management
Three years of classroom training experience in adult learning

Also, it is recommended to complete the Basic Academy curriculum before taking this course as most of the host training managers require before instructing:

E/L/K0101: Foundations of Emergency Management, to include the Prerequisites for E/L/K0101:

IS-29: Public Information Officer Awareness
IS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System
IS-120: An Introduction to Exercises
IS-200: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response
IS-230: Fundamentals of Emergency Management
IS-235: Emergency Planning
IS-240: Leadership and Influence
IS-241: Decision Making and Problem Solving
IS-242: Effective Communication
IS-244: Developing and Managing Volunteers
IS-700: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
IS-800: National Response Framework, An Introduction

E/L/K0102: Science of Disaster
E/L/K0103: Planning: Emergency Operations
E/L/K0146: Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP)
E/L/K0105: Public Information Basic

Target Audience:
This 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.

Minimum 5 years of experience in emergency management (recommended to be current practitioners)
Proven and proficient capability to deliver and facilitate training (EMI resume/ recommendation review)
Demonstrated knowledge of the fundamental systems, concepts, and current practices in emergency management
Resume detailing responsibilities, authority, and length of time in profession
Effectiveness teaching emergency management to adults
Documentation of at least 3 years of experience teaching emergency management to adults

MGT-310: Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment / Stakeholder Preparedness Review
2022-08-30 08:00 - 2022-08-31 17:00 (America/Chicago) | ADPH Center for Emergency Preparedness, 208 Legends Circle, Prattville, AL, 36066, United States
This course will assist local emergency managers and stakeholders in generating actionable preparedness data that communities and agencies can use to support a variety of emergency management efforts, including planning, training, exercise, and incident response and recovery.
For those emergency managers and stakeholders pursuing an Infrastructure Protection Certificate, this course qualifies for credit in that program.
DHS/FEMA-funded course

G0146: Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) Training Course
2022-09-06 08:00 - 2022-09-07 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Wiregrass Public Safety Center, 100 Public Safety Way, Dothan, AL, 36303, United States
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.
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

Point of Contact (POC)

Stephen Messer

POC Work Email

spmesser@dothan.org

POC Work Phone

334-798-3659

ICS300: Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents and ICS Forms Review
2022-09-07 08:00 - 2022-09-09 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Tuscaloosa County Emergency Operations Center, 7400 Richard M. Pierce Parkway, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35473, United States
September 7-9, 2022: ICS-300, Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents and ICS Forms Review
Tuscaloosa County Emergency Operations Center, 7400 Richard M. Pierce Parkway, Northport, AL 35473.
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
ICS-300 and ICS Forms Review are designed for first responders and mid-level management personnel in federal, state, local, tribal, private sector and non-governmental organizations who might serve in an Incident Command System disaster response. No course or course material fees.
Students must register for both courses.
To register for ISC-300, use https://my.teex.org/TeexPortal/Default.aspx?MO=mCourseCatalog&D=FP&C=MGT904&S=648
To register for ICS Forms Review, use https://my.teex.org/TeexPortal/Default.aspx?MO=mCourseCatalog&D=FP&C=MGT347&S=730
Local Point of Contact:
Gregory Fontaine, ILEM
Emergency Management Specialist
Tuscaloosa County EMA
7400 Richard M. Pierce Pkwy, Northport, AL 35473
Work: 205-349-0150
Mobile: 205-614-1003
Southern Linc: 205-361-1127
gfontaine@tuscco.com

ALDOT Traffic Incident Management Training
2022-09-08 08:00 - 16:00, 2022-10-20 08:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Alabama EMA, 5898 County Road 41, Clanton, AL, 35046, United States
Alabama’s Traffic Incident Management Trainers are conducting a Basic Traffic Incident Management Class. This class is for any discipline that may respond to or work with a traffic incident to include the following;

Communications
Emergency Management
Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Fire/Rescue (F/R)
Law Enforcement (LE) (City, County, State)
Towing and Recovery (T&R)
Transportation/Public Works (DOT)
Coroner
Utility Company
Others

All Students MUST Register Online Prior to Class
Registration: https://www.alabamatim.org/. If you have not registered before you will have to create an account and then register.
This training is being provided free of charge; however, agencies are responsible for all travel related expenses including lodging and meals.
CEU’s will be available and seating is limited. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Ken Colvert by e-mail: colvertk@dot.state.al.us or at 205-861-9115.

Rail Car Incident Response for Crude, Ethanol, and Other Flammable Liquids
2022-09-09 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Colbert County EMA, 91 Harcourt Morgan Way, Muscle Shoals,, AL, 35661, United States
Hosted by Colbert County EMA
For more information, please contact:
Colbert County EMA / 256-386-8558

Rail Car Incident Response for Crude, Ethanol, and Other Flammable Liquids
2022-09-10 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Colbert County EMA, 91 Harcourt Morgan Way, Muscle Shoals,, AL, 35661, United States
Hosted by Colbert County EMA
For more information, please contact Colbert County EMA at (256)386-8558.

AWR-167: Sport Event Risk Management
2022-09-13 08:00 - 2022-09-14 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Oxford Civic Center, 401 McCullers Lane, Oxford, AL, 36203, United States
Course Overview: The Sport Event Risk Management course is designed to build sport and special event risk management capabilities for community-wide collaboration and mitigation. Through activity-based training modules, safety and security teams will increase their knowledge of planning, risk assessment, training, and continuous improvement practices. The expectation is for participants to return to their respective sport venues and coordinate the development or enhancement of a sport event security management system.
Topics

Threat Identification
Multi-agency collaboration
Risk assessment team and process
Sport security planning
Protective measures
Sport event staff training
Continuous improvement

Participants

Public safety agencies
Risk management personnel
Emergency management
Event management and operations
Athletic departments
Host community response agencies
Venue owners and operators
Government

Date: Sept. 13 &14 2022
Location: Oxford Civic Center
Registration: https://forms.gle/2WsmDmoaHVzBHf5z6 Registered participants will receive additional information before class start date.
Course Flyer: https://adobe.ly/3t0jqcz
FEMA ID: https://cdp.dhs.gov/FEMASID

National Traffic Incident Management Responder Training (TIMs)
2022-09-15 08:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | St Clair County EMA, 1610 Cogswell Avenue, Suite B10, Pell City, AL, 35125, United States
Date & Time: September 15, 2022 8:00am-4:00 pm
Traffic Incident Management Course
Why this is important… Responders are being struck and killed at traffic incidents in the U.S. on average:
•5 Firefighters each year
•1 Law Enforcement Officer each month
•1 Tow Truck Operator each week
The National TIM Responder Training Program was developed by responders for responders, and was designed to establish the foundation for and promote consistent training of all responders to achieve the three objectives of the TIM National Unified Goal (NUG):
•Responder Safety
•Safe, Quick Clearance
•Prompt, Reliable, Interoperable Communications
TIMs is a 6-hour course that includes classroom training as well as hands-on activities. The target audience for this course is Law Enforcement, Fire/Rescue, Emergency Medical Service, Towing and Recovery, Emergency Management, Communications, and Highway/Transportation.
Seating is limited so register soon.
CEU’s (APOST and NREMT) are available for this course.
Location: St. Clair County Emergency Management Agency Address: 1610 Cogswell Ave., Suite B10 Pell City, AL 35125
Session Number: AW-20220915-KColvert
All Students MUST Register Online Prior to Class. Registration: https://www.alabamatim.org/. If you have not registered before you will have to create an account and then register.
This training is being provided free of charge; however, agencies are responsible for all travel related expenses including lodging and meals.
If you have any questions regarding local TIM initiatives or your participation in this training, please contact Ken Colvert – at 205-861-9115
This training has also been endorsed by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC), the International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training (IADLEST), and the Towing and Recovery Association of America (TRAA).

L0101: Foundations of Emergency Management
2022-09-19 - 2022-09-23 | Mobile City/County Emergency Operations Center, 7350 Ziegler Blvd, Mobile, AL, 36608, United States
Course Description:
The Emergency Management Institute, in conjunction with the National Emergency Management Association; the International Association of Emergency Managers; and state, local, territorial, and tribal emergency management professionals have established training objectives to meet the professional development needs of emergency managers.
The following topics in emergency management are covered in this course:

legal issues
intergovernmental and interagency context
influencing and organizing
social vulnerability issues
collaboration, preparedness, and team building
mitigation, response, recover, prevention, and protection
ethical decision making
technology
administration
the future of emergency management

It is mandatory that participants complete the 45 hours of IS prerequisite courses, as well as, the 40 hours classroom instruction in order to receive full credit for the course. Not meeting these requirements will result in participants needing to re-take the entire classroom portion of the course.
Course Goal:
At completion of this course, students will have a basic knowledge of the history of doctrine and authorities of emergency management, the role of the emergency manager, and an overview of all hazards.
Prerequisites:
Eleven online independent study courses are required as prerequisites to the classroom course. All eleven must be completed before attending the classroom portion of the course. Proof of completion of these online courses is required.

IS 100 (most current version) – Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS)
IS-120.c – An Introduction to Exercises
IS-200 (most current version) – ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
IS 230.d – Fundamentals of Emergency Management
IS 235.c – Emergency Planning
IS 240.b – Leadership and Influence
IS 241.b – Decision Making and Problem Solving
IS 242.b – Effective Communication
IS 244.b – Developing and Managing Volunteers
IS 700 (most current version) – National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction
IS 800 (most current version) – National Response Framework, An Introduction

Continuing Education Units (CEU’s):
EMI awards 4.0 CEUs for completion of this course.
Target Audience:
This course is intended for newly appointed emergency managers from Federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial emergency management agencies, and prospective professionals transferring from another discipline to emergency management.

AWR-148: Crisis Management for School-Based Incidents: Partnering Rural Law Enforcement, First Responders, and Local School Systems
2022-09-22 08:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Cullman Police Department, 601 2nd Avenue NE, Cullman, 35055, Austria
AWR-148 is an 8-hour, DHS/FEMA-certified, tuition-free course designed to educate rural law enforcement personnel as well as school administrators and staff on the elements that would allow for an effective response to school-based emergencies. Schools in small, rural, and remote areas across the country account for almost 23 percent of the total student population (more than 11million students). Rural schools, law enforcement, and other emergency responders are often limited in resources. It is imperative that all
potentially affected parties collaborate on planning, preparing, communicating, responding, and recovering from a school-based incident.
Topics include (but not limited to):
• Introduction to Incident Planning and Preparedness
• Proactive Threat Mitigation
• Incident Response
• Incident Recovery
• Vulnerability Assessments
• Threat Assessment Management
• Incident Defusing and Debriefing
• Reunification
• Anniversaries, Memorials, “Copy-Cats”
Who should attend:
• All First Responders, especially Law Enforcement
• School Administrators
• School Safety and Security Personnel
• Community Emergency Management Personnel
• Community Mental Health Personnel
• Community Stakeholders
Registration is required through the RDPC website. Register for this course by visiting the following link: https://ruraltraining.org/course/AWR-148/?scheduled=true&id=8619
Deadline to register is 5:00pm CT, September 8, 2022. A minimum of 20 registrations must be received by this date to ensure the class will be held. FEMA S.I.D. REQUIRED. Register for your FEMA Student Identification Number by visiting https://cdp.dhs.gov/femasid
Course Contact Person: John Kayser; Course Contact Phone# 419-434-5814; Course Contact Email Address: kayser@findlay.edu
Additional Course Information: To speak with someone from the sponsoring agency, Cullman Police Department, please contact Eric Cole at 256-775-7175 or ecole@CullmanAL.gov

AWR-148: Crisis Management for School-Based Incidents: Partnering Rural Law Enforcement, First Responders, and Local School Systems
2022-09-28 08:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Gadsden/Etowah County EMA, 4610 Airport Road, Gadsden, AL, 35904, United States
AWR-148 is an 8-hour, DHS/FEMA-certified, tuition-free course designed to educate rural law enforcement personnel as well as school administrators and staff on the elements that would allow for an effective response to school-based emergencies. Schools in small, rural, and remote areas across the country account for almost 23 percent of the total student population (more than 11million students). Rural schools, law enforcement, and other emergency responders are often limited in resources. It is imperative that all
potentially affected parties collaborate on planning, preparing, communicating, responding, and recovering from a school-based incident.
Topics include (but not limited to):
• Introduction to Incident Planning and Preparedness
• Proactive Threat Mitigation
• Incident Response
• Incident Recovery
• Vulnerability Assessments
• Threat Assessment Management
• Incident Defusing and Debriefing
• Reunification
• Anniversaries, Memorials, “Copy-Cats”
Who should attend:
• All First Responders, especially Law Enforcement
• School Administrators
• School Safety and Security Personnel
• Community Emergency Management Personnel
• Community Mental Health Personnel
• Community Stakeholders
Registration is required through the RDPC website. Register for this course by visiting the following link: https://ruraltraining.org/course/AWR-148/?scheduled=true&id=8620
Deadline to register is 5:00pm CT, September 14, 2022. A minimum of 20 registrations must be received by this date to ensure the class will be held. FEMA S.I.D. REQUIRED. Register for your FEMA Student Identification Number by visiting https://cdp.dhs.gov/femasid
Course Contact Person: John Kayser; Course Contact Phone# 419-434-5814; Course Contact Email Address: kayser@findlay.edu
Additional Course Information: To speak with someone from the sponsoring agency, Gadsden/Etowah county EMA, please contact Breonna Cole at 256-613-1895 or bcole@cityofgadsden.com

AWR-326: Tornado Awareness
2022-10-04 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | St Clair County EMA, 1610 Cogswell Avenue, Suite B10, Pell City, AL, 35125, United States
Join us for our Tornado Awareness course and increase your understanding of the basics of tornado science, the weather forecasting process, and the tornado warning process. Learn concepts of how to better able to implement safety measures for you , your family, and your organizations in preparation for tornado season. 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.
WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE
✓ Citizen/Community Volunteer ✓ Governmental Administrative
✓ Education ✓ Law Enforcement
✓ Emergency Management ✓ Health Care
✓ Emergency Medical Services ✓ Public Health
✓ Fire Service ✓ Public Works
MODULES
✓ Science of Tornadoes
✓ Weather Forecast Process
✓ Tornado Warning Process
✓ Tornado Safety
REGISTRATION LINK/ INFORMATION:
https://ndptc.hawaii.edu/training/delivery/3182/
REGISTRATION POC:
Stephen Hughes
269-466-6431 | sthughes@hawaii.edu
LOCATION:
St. Clair County Emergency Management Agency
1610 Cogswell Avenue
Suite B10
Pell City AL 35125

ICS400: ICS Command and General Staff - Complex Incidents
2022-10-11 08:00 - 2022-10-12 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Tuscaloosa County Emergency Operations Center, 7400 Richard M. Pierce Parkway, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35473, United States
October 11-12, 2022: ICS-400: ICS Command and General Staff – Complex Incidents
Tuscaloosa County Emergency Operations Center, 7400 Richard M. Pierce Parkway, Northport, AL 35473
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
ICS-400 is designed for first responders and executive-level management personnel in federal, state, local, tribal, private sector and non-governmental organizations who might serve in an Incident Command System disaster response.
No course or course material fees.
To register for ICS-400: https://my.teex.org/TeexPortal/Default.aspx?MO=mCourseCatalog&D=FP&C=MGT905&S=502
Local Point of Contact:
Gregory Fontaine, ILEM
Emergency Management Specialist
Tuscaloosa County EMA
7400 Richard M. Pierce Pkwy, Northport, AL 35473
Work: 205-349-0150
Mobile: 205-614-1003
Southern Linc: 205-361-1127
gfontaine@tuscco.com

AWR-167: Sport Event Risk Management
2022-11-02 08:00 - 2022-11-03 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Gulf Shores Activity Center, 260 Clubhouse Drive, Gulf Shores, AL, 36542, United States
The Sport and Special Event Risk Management course is designed to build sport and special event risk management capabilities for community-wide collaboration and mitigation. Through activity-based training modules, safety and security teams will increase their knowledge of planning, risk assessment, training, and continuous improvement practices. The expectation is for participants to return to their respective sport venues and coordinate the development or enhancement of a sport event security management system.
REGISTRATION: https://my.teex.org/TeexPortal/Default.aspx?MO=mCourseCatalog&D=LS&C=AWR167&S=297
Topics
•Threat Identification
•Multi-Agency Collaboration
•Risk Assessment Team and Process
•Sport Security Planning
•Protective Measures
•Sport Event Staff Training
•Continuous Improvement
Participants
•Public Safety Agencies
•Risk Management Personnel
•Emergency Management
•Event Management and Operations
•Athletic Departments
•Host Community Response Agencies
•Venue Owners and Operators
•Government
Recommended
•IS-100.B: Introduction to Incident Command System (ICS)
•IS-700.A: National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction
•IS-15.B: Special Events Contingency Planning for Public Safety Agencies
•IS-200.B: ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
•IS-800.B: National Response Framework, An Introduction

MGT-482: Disaster Recovery Public Assistance Programs, An Introduction
2022-11-08 08:00 - 2022-11-09 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Alabama EMA, 5898 County Road 41, Clanton, AL, 35046, United States
Disaster Recovery: The Introduction to Disaster Recovery Public Assistance Programs course provides an overview of the FEMA disaster recovery public assistance program and will provide front line jurisdiction staff and leaders with the information that will assist communities and businesses to prepare for and recover from disasters. The course will provide an overview of the key topics to understand recovery and improve preparedness for the next disaster. The course will facilitate an understanding of how to identify and recognize disaster recovery program resources by discussing and summarizing the FEMA Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide and how to use the FEMA guide as a baseline for recovery planning.
Topics:
• Pre-Disaster Planning and Recovery Actions
• Federal Disaster Assistance and Recovery Programs
• The Public Assistance Process: Initial Stages and Applicant Collaboration
• Project Formulation and Management
• Project Funding, Monitoring, and Closeout
Participant Audience:
• Infrastructure systems (water, wastewater, environmental, solid waste, electric power, oil and gas, telecom, and transportation)
• Fire, public safety, law enforcement
• City and community planning, economic, housing, and urban development
• Health and social services
• Natural and cultural resource organizations
TEEX Student ID Requirement:
Along with registering with the State, participants must complete enrollment information through the TEEX student portal MGT482.
Recommended Prerequisites:
It is recommended, but not required, participants complete the Disaster Recovery Awareness (AWR408) course.

MGT-481: Disaster Recovery: A Strategic Overview of the Public Assistance Process
2022-11-09 13:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Alabama EMA, 5898 County Road 41, Clanton, AL, 35046, United States
Disaster Recovery: The Strategic Overview of the Public Assistance Process for course provides an overview of disaster recovery and will provide students with the information that will assist communities and businesses to prepare for and recover from disasters. The course will provide an overview of the key topics to understand recovery and be prepared for the next disaster.
Topics:
• Leader Roles in Recovery
• Recovery Planning and Preparation
• Public Assistance Process Overview
• Leveraging Mitigation Funding
• Procurement and Contracting Pitfalls
Participant Audience:
• Infrastructure systems (water, wastewater, environmental, solid waste, electric power, oil and gas, telecom, and transportation)
• Fire, public safety, law enforcement
• City and community planning, economic, housing, and urban development
• Health and social services
• Natural and cultural resource organizations
TEEX Student ID Requirement:
Participants must complete enrollment information through the TEEX student portal MGT481.
Recommended Prerequisites:
It is recommended, but not required, participants complete the Disaster Recovery Awareness (AWR408) course.

MGT-348: Medical Preparedness and Response for Bombing Incidents
2023-01-17 08:00 - 2023-01-18 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Ascension Providence Hospital DePaul Center, 6801 Airport Blvd, Mobile, AL, 36608
Register: https://teex.org/class/MGT348/
POC: Erin Coker, ecoker@mchd.org, (251) 690-7512
This course is designed for personnel from any professional background who may become part of a community response to a bombing event. This interactive, instructor-facilitated program employs case studies and research-based information designed to enhance medical preparedness for and response to blast effects. Breakout sessions address considerations and concerns specific both to medical responders and emergency planners.
Students are encouraged to ask questions and to create a to-do list of items they don’t have the answers to, so they have a list of tasks to address when they return to their jurisdiction.

AWR-147: Rail Car Incident Response
2023-01-18 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Tuscaloosa County EOC, 7400 Richard M. Pierce Parkway, Northport, AL, 35473
Registration Link: https://ruraltraining.org/course/AWR-147/?scheduled=true&id=8734
Course POC: Greg Fontaine / 205-349-0150 / gfontaine@tuscco.com
AWR 147 is an 8-hour, DHS/FEMA-certified, tuition-free,
awareness-level course developed to educate rural emergency
responders on freight rail car incidents involving hazardous
materials. Because most freight rail traffic traverses rural areas, it
is imperative that rural responders, especially those in resourcelimited
areas, understand the dangers and other unique hazards
these incidents present. Safeguards are commonly implemented to
prevent hazardous materials from causing harm under normal
transportation, storage, handling, and use. If any of these
safeguards are circumvented, there is potential for great harm.
Upon completion of this course, participants will be better prepared
to respond to a freight rail car incident without endangering the
health and safety of responders.

MGT-346: EOC Operations and Planning for All-Hazards
2023-01-31 08:00 - 2023-02-01 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Tuscaloosa County Emergency Operations Center, 7400 Richard M. Pierce Parkway, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35473, United States
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 incident 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. Lastly, the course focuses on the key decision-making requirements within the EOC. Students 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.
CEU credit available (1.5 IACET CEU’s)
For registration information, please email us at ema@tuscco.com
Course Point of Contact: Greg Fontaine / 205-349-0150 / gfontaine@tuscco.com

PER-213: Wide Area Search
2023-02-06 08:00 - 2023-02-08 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Mobile County EOC, 7350 Zeigler Blvd, Mobile, AL, 36608
Registration: https://teex.org/class/PER213/
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.
