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January 2005 -- DHS&EM Statewide Training Policy and Forms (Specific to ODP)
Your resource page for information about emergency management training from Federal Emergency Management Agency and other sources. Browse this page at leisure or click on the bookmarks below for specific topic: FEMAFederal Emergency Management Agency has a comprehensive emergency management training program. FEMA provides emergency management training in three ways: resident courses at Emmitsburg, MD, independent study, and FEMA developed courses conducted by states. For information on these
programs, please visit: EligibilityAny Alaska resident with substantial involvement in emergency management can apply for training at National Fire Academy (NFA) at Emmitsburg, MD. Fax your completed applications to 907-428-7009, attn: Dale Crum. You can also mail your application to him at: Division of Emergency Services, P.O. Box 5750, Fort Richardson, AK 99505-5750. FEMA Application (75-5) forms: Enrollment PolicyNFA divides the academic year into two semesters: Winter (Oct-Mar) and Summer (Apr-Sep). Each semester has a separate application period. Winter
Semester Application Period: 1 May-30 Jun. Course Catalog and ScheduleSome EMI
courses have prerequisites and special
selection criteria. Prospective students can get more information on EMI courses
(resident and independent study), class
schedule, and vacancies at: Independent Study ProgramA good source for self-paced courses
designed for the general public and people who have emergency management responsibilities.
Professional Development Series (PDS)FEMA created the PDS curriculum to help emergency managers develop key skills and abilities necessary for managing all-hazard disasters and emergencies. To receive credit for completion of the FEMA PDS Series, students must complete all seven courses listed below. Each course is available for download as a self-extracting file. These courses can be viewed with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint. If you do not have these programs, click the links below to download the viewers.
For more information, please visit the link
below: Integrated Emergency Management CourseThe IEMC is a 4.5 day exercise based training activity that places public officials and emergency personnel in a realistic crisis situation within a structured learning environment. The IEMC National Open Enrollment System has two open enrollment periods for resident IEMC programs at EMI and Mt. Weather. During each of the open enrollment periods all potential students from all regions of the country are eligible to apply. For more information, please visit: Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)Because emergency responders may not be able to meet the demands for their services during a disaster, FEMA developed a CERT training program. Intent of the program is to train selected first responders as CERT instructors for their community. Interested? For more information, please visit: CERT National Fire AcademyNFA offers resident and self-study training
courses for fire and emergency services professionals. NFA offers both resident and
self-study courses. Incident Command System (ICS)Interested in learning about ICS on-line? Click here: http://www.wildlandfire.net/ National Interagency Civil-Military Institute (NICI)NICI is part of the National Guard Bureau and is located in San Luis Obispo, CA. NICI provides tuition-free training to emergency management professionals and civic leaders on anti-terrorism and domestic military support capabilities. Participants pay their own travel expenses. For more information and application procedures, please visit: NICI |
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