Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Training Manual
For
National Level Exercise FY 2010:
National Planning Scenario 1: Improvised Nuclear Device
August 2009
And
State of Nevada
Department of Public Safety
And
CONTENTS
ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS ............................................................ ............
1. INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................
2. TRAINING REQUEST................................................................................................
3. ANNEX BY SCENERIO.............................................................................................
3.1. IMPROVISED NUCLEAR DEVICE...............................................................
3.1.1. ESF-1 TRANSPORTATION...................................................................
3.1.2. ESF-2 COMMUNICATIONS .................................................................
3.1.3. ESF-3 PUBLIC WORKS .........................................................................
3.1.4. ESF-4 FIREFIGHTING............................................................................
3.1.5. ESF-5 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT...............................................
3.1.6. ESF-6 MASS CARE/HUMAN SERVICES...........................................
3.1.7. ESF-7 LOGISITCS ...................................................................................
3.1.8. ESF-8 PUBLIC HEALTH........................................................................
3.1.9. ESF-8 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE........................................
3.1.10. ESF-8 HOSPITAL ADMINISTRATION...............................................
3.1.11. ESF-9 SEARCH AND RESCUE.............................................................
3.1.12. ESF-10 OIL AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS .................................
3.1.13. ESF-12 ENERGY .....................................................................................
3.1.14. ESF-13 PUBLIC SAFETY AND SECURITY.......................................
3.1.15. POLICY AND GOVERNMENTAL ADMINISTRATION .................
3.1.16. INTELLIGENCE ......................................................................................
4. TRAINING COURSE INDEX....................................................................................
5. TRAINING PROVIDER INDEX ...............................................................................
Acronyms and Abbreviation
Acronyms Definition
HHS Health and Human Service
ORA Office of the Regional Administrator (FEMA)
ASPR Assistant Secretary for Prevention and Response (HHS)
AAR After Action Review
AAR/IP After Action Review Improvement Plan
ARC American Red Cross
ARES Amateur Radio Emergency Service
ARMOR All Hazards Regional Multi-Agency Operations and Response
BC Boulder City
C&E Controller & Evaluator Handbook
C & O Conference Concepts & Objectives Conference
CAIP Matrix Corrective Action Improvement Planning Matrix
CASM Communication Asset Survey Mapping
CBRNE Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and/or Nuclear Explosive
CCC Citizen Corps Council
CCP Citizen Corps Program (Grant)
CEO Chief Executive Officer
CERT Citizen Emergency Response Team
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
CLV City of Las Vegas
CNLV City of North Las Vegas
COAD Community Organizations Active in Disasters
COG Continuity of Government
COML Communications Unit Leader
CONOPS Concept of Operations
COOP Continuity of Operations
CP Command Post
CPG Comprehensive Preparedness Guide
CSEPP Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Program
CST Civil Support Team
INTRODUCTION
Beginning with FY2010 National Level Exercise (NLE) to engage the National Planning Scenario 1-
Improvised Nuclear Detonation, the Training Working Group (TWG) has become an integral part of pre-
exercise preparedness. To assist with the exercise preparedness activities, the Training Manual (TM) has
been created to attempt to identify training for all levels of response and recovery. The training offered by
exercise participants will be captured and indexed in this manual. To accomplish this task, significant
participation was necessary from participating Emergency Support Functions (ESF) to build the index and
the training aides found in this manual.
The TM is broken down to include training aides by ESF and functional discipline, as defined by exercise
play, to assist with refined classification of necessary training for participating agencies and departments.
So far, the functional discipline includes Policy and Governmental Administration to address the need for
training elected officials and executive leadership in the dangers and risks associated with the detonation of
an Improvised Nuclear Device (IND).
In the hopes of keeping the training new and updated, the TM should be refined as new National Planning
Scenarios are exercised and/or training has been developed to address gaps identified through the After
Action Conference and corresponding reports. In addition, as participant play expands and contracts, the
need for refined or new training aides may become evident.
NLE 2010 Training Manual DRAFT VERSION 1.1
In an effort to insure that requests for training are met in an efficient and effective fashion for the National
Level Exercise 2010, the TWG will be assisting Federal, State, local, private sector and nongovernmental
exercise players. The overall goal of the training request process is to assist exercise players with training
identification based on the target capabilities being tested in the exercise, target audience identification for
the training requests, space acquisition for the players in the actual training courses, making arrangements
for “mobile” training as needed, and funding arrangements when appropriate.
The TWG strongly urges all exercise players to track the completion of exercise specific training. Training
data will be collected for the After Action Report (AAR) for the National Level Exercise 2010. Through
the AAR process the TWG hopes to be able to identify specific training that assisted the players in preparing
them for the simulated incident (NLE 2010).
STEP 1: Based on training needs assessments exercise players (or organizations participating in NLE
2010) should review the training manual for training that will enhance capabilities. The TM identifies
training by levels (awareness, performance, and management), by ESF and functional discipline, by delivery
method (web-based, mobile, or resident) and by mission target capabilities. Training plans should be
developed to meet the needs of the players/organizations.
STEP 2: Once specific training courses have been identified as part of individual or organizational training
plans players/organizations should begin the process of enrolling in the actual training. Many of the
awareness type courses identified in the TM are web-based. Individuals can simply reference the website
contained in the TM and complete the training. Mobile or resident training courses will require the player or
organization to contact the training provider based on the information contained in the Training Provider
Index of the TM. In many cases your State Administrative Agency-Training Point of Contact (SAA-TPOC)
can assist you in this process. FEMA Regional Offices, as well as, State Homeland Security/Emergency
Management agencies also have training managers/officers that can assist you with the course enrollment
process. Training organizations listed in the Training Provider Index typically list available training via on-
line training catalogs. These same on-line sites will also provide you with training registration and
enrollment procedures.
STEP 3: Based on your training assessments and plans you may have identified training from the TM that
needs to be brought into the field (Mobile Training). Again the SAA-TPOC can assist you in making
arrangements for mobile training. Resident training offered by the training organizations listed in the
Training Provider Index can often accommodate multiple participants. The TWG is urging all training
organizations listed in the index to give course acceptance priority to NLE 2010 exercise players
STEP 4: Exercise players/organizations requiring specific assistance on obtaining or arranging for training
can also contact the TWG for assistance. Questions concerning the training listed in the TM can also be
directed to the TWG. The following email address has been established for direct access to the TWG.
Regional Co-Chairs:
Shannon Rooney (Clark County OEM/HS): SRooney Michelle Candee (NVDEM): MCandee
Tomas Kaselionis (FEMA): TKaselionis
NLE 2010 Training Manual DRAFT VERSION 1.1
Organization: Date:
Address: City:
State:
Name of Venue:
Address:
Is this course offered only for the county, organization or agency specified above?
Choose One If “NO”, is this course open to other emergency responders? YES NO
Class size Minimum is 10, please indicate Maximum
(NDEM Training will assign the class size limit of 30 if none is specified)*
Point of Contact:
After completing this form, email it to: mcandee@dps.state.nv fax it to (775)687-0322. After the
form has been received by NDEM Training we will contact the Requesting Agent to confirm the request
and make materials pick up arrangements.
NLE 2010 Training Manual DRAFT VERSION 1.1
Training Aids
By
Emergency Support Function and Functional Discipline
August 2009
Organized by training elements, the training aides are arranged to display the Awareness,
Performance, and Management levels required when responding or recovering from a disaster.
The format for the training aides was intended to be user friendly and require little intervention
for an outside source. Players should be able to use the format to conduct training needs
assessments and gap analysis, and then use the TM to formulate training plans as required.
Some training aides may require additional sections depending on the need for refined clarity
with the ESF or functional discipline.
Scalable
National Level Exercise 2010 Training Aid
ESF1 Transportation
Awareness
ID Course Title
036 TEPP Modular Emergency Response Radiological Transportation Training (MERRTT)
Performance
ID Course Title
074 Security Training Courses: Response to Weapons of Mass Destruction
Management
ID Course Title
011 Weapons of Mass Destruction Incident Command
052 Senior Officials Workshop: Preparedness and Response for Terrorist Incidents
124 Incident Management /Unified Command (IM/UC) for CBRNE and Terrorism Incident
Performance
ID Course Title
117 WMD Threat and Risk Assessment (T&RA) (Local Jurisdiction)
Management
ID Course Title
014 Command and WMD Response
Performance
ID Course Title
117 WMD Threat and Risk Assessment (T&RA) (Local Jurisdiction)
122 Public Works: Preparing for and Responding to WMD/Terrorism Incidents (Previously PER-210)
Management
ID Course Title
014 Command and WMD Response
019 Emergency Responders and the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community: Taking the First Steps to Disaster Preparedness
034 Best Practices and Guidelines for CBR Mass Personnel Decontamination
090 Prevention and Deterrence of Terrorist Acts: an Overview for all Disciplines
Performance
ID Course Title
007 WMD Crime Scene Management for Emergency Responders
112 Emergency Medical Services (EMS): Operations and Planning for WMD Incidents
Management
ID Course Title
010 Respiratory Protection Program
089 Executive Seminar: Prevention of, Response to, Recovery from Campus Emergencies
124 Incident Management /Unified Command (IM/UC) for CBRNE and Terrorism Incident
138 Contingency Plan (CONPLAN) 3501 and Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) Executive Brief
144 USNORTHCOM and JTF-AK CBRNE and DSCA Plans and Concept Overview
150 WMD Homeland Security Initiative: An Executive Level Program for Sheriffs
078 Hospital Emergency Management: Concepts and Implications of WMD Terrorist Events
Performance
ID Course Title
002 Public Health Planning for Radiological and Nuclear Terrorism
124 Incident Management /Unified Command (IM/UC) for CBRNE and Terrorism Incident
178 Creating Vigilant, Prepared, and Resilient Communities for Homeland Security
052 Senior Officials Workshop: Preparedness and Response for Terrorist Incidents
138 Contingency Plan (CONPLAN) 3501 and Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) Executive Brief
150 WMD Homeland Security Initiative: An Executive Level Program for Sheriffs
158 Emergency Response: Strengthening Cooperative Efforts Among Public and Private Sector Entities
177 The Leader’s Role in Creating Vigilant, Prepared, and Resilient Communities
050 Hospital Emergency Response Training for Mass Casualty Incidents Train-The-Trainer
114 Emergency Medical Services (EMS) for WMD Incidents: Basic Concepts
215 Emergency Support Function (ESF) #6—Mass Care, Emergency Assistance, Housing, and Human Services
Performance
ID Course Title
018 Emergency Medical Services
034 Best Practices and Guidelines for CBR Mass Personnel Decontamination
Management
ID Course Title
011 Weapons of Mass Destruction Incident Command
052 Senior Officials Workshop: Preparedness and Response for Terrorist Incidents
124 Incident Management /Unified Command (IM/UC) for CBRNE and Terrorism Incident
019 Emergency Responders and the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community: Taking the First Steps to Disaster Preparedness
090 Prevention and Deterrence of Terrorist Acts: an Overview for all Disciplines
095 Disaster Mental Health Considerations During a Weapons of Mass Destruction Incident
177 The Leader’s Role in Creating Vigilant, Prepared, and Resilient Communities
216 Emergency Support Function (ESF) #7—Logistics Management and Resource Support Annex
Performance
ID Course Title
011 Weapons of Mass Destruction Incident Command
024 Basic Preventive Radiation/Nuclear Detection (PRND) Mission Operations Course (BPMOC)
Management
ID Course Title
014 Command and WMD Response
052 Senior Officials Workshop: Preparedness and Response for Terrorist Incidents
122 Public Works: Preparing for and Responding to WMD/Terrorism Incidents (Previously PER-210)
138 Contingency Plan (CONPLAN) 3501 and Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) Executive Brief
144 USNORTHCOM and JTF-AK CBRNE and DSCA Plans and Concept Overview
019 Emergency Responders and the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community: Taking the First Steps to Disaster Preparedness
078 Hospital Emergency Management: Concepts and Implications of WMD Terrorist Events
079 Vulnerability Identification Self Assessment Tool (ViSAT) Course for Public Assembly Facilities
090 Prevention and Deterrence of Terrorist Acts: an Overview for all Disciplines
095 Disaster Mental Health Considerations During a Weapons of Mass Destruction Incident
096 Nurses on the Front Line: Preparing for and Responding to Emergencies and Disasters
217 Emergency Support Function (ESF) #8—Public Health and Medical Services
Performance
ID Course Title
013 Healthcare Leadership and Administrative Decision Making in Response to Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Incidents
050 Hospital Emergency Response Training for Mass Casualty Incidents Train-The-Trainer
Management
ID Course Title
031 Preventive Radiation/Nuclear Detection (PRND) Leadership Course
089 Executive Seminar: Prevention of, Response to, Recovery from Campus Emergencies
158 Emergency Response: Strengthening Cooperative Efforts Among Public and Private Sector Entities
019 Emergency Responders and the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community: Taking the First Steps to Disaster Preparedness
090 Prevention and Deterrence of Terrorist Acts: an Overview for all Disciplines
114 Emergency Medical Services (EMS) for WMD Incidents: Basic Concepts
217 Emergency Support Function (ESF) #8—Public Health and Medical Services
Performance
ID Course Title
013 Healthcare Leadership and Administrative Decision Making in Response to Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Incidents
034 Best Practices and Guidelines for CBR Mass Personnel Decontamination
050 Hospital Emergency Response Training for Mass Casualty Incidents Train-The-Trainer
052 Senior Officials Workshop: Preparedness and Response for Terrorist Incidents
112 Emergency Medical Services (EMS): Operations and Planning for WMD Incidents
124 Incident Management /Unified Command (IM/UC) for CBRNE and Terrorism Incident
Management
ID Course Title
031 Preventive Radiation/Nuclear Detection (PRND) Leadership Course
124 Incident Management /Unified Command (IM/UC) for CBRNE and Terrorism Incident
019 Emergency Responders and the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community: Taking the First Steps to Disaster Preparedness
024 Basic Preventive Radiation/Nuclear Detection (PRND) Mission Operations Course (BPMOC)
078 Hospital Emergency Management: Concepts and Implications of WMD Terrorist Events
090 Prevention and Deterrence of Terrorist Acts: an Overview for all Disciplines
095 Disaster Mental Health Considerations During a Weapons of Mass Destruction Incident
096 Nurses on the Front Line: Preparing for and Responding to Emergencies and Disasters
217 Emergency Support Function (ESF) #8—Public Health and Medical Services
Performance
ID Course Title
004 Radiological Terrorism: Medical Response to Mass Casualties
013 Healthcare Leadership and Administrative Decision Making in Response to Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Incidents
034 Best Practices and Guidelines for CBR Mass Personnel Decontamination
050 Hospital Emergency Response Training for Mass Casualty Incidents Train-The-Trainer
174 Hospital Management of Chemical, Biological, Radiological/Nuclear, and Explosive Incidents Course (HM-CBRNE)
Management
ID Course Title
031 Preventive Radiation/Nuclear Detection (PRND) Leadership Course
079 Vulnerability Identification Self Assessment Tool (ViSAT) Course for Public Assembly Facilities
090 Prevention and Deterrence of Terrorist Acts: an Overview for all Disciplines
112 Emergency Medical Services (EMS): Operations and Planning for WMD Incidents
Performance
ID Course Title
007 WMD Crime Scene Management for Emergency Responders
Management
ID Course Title
138 Contingency Plan (CONPLAN) 3501 and Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) Executive Brief
144 USNORTHCOM and JTF-AK CBRNE and DSCA Plans and Concept Overview
090 Prevention and Deterrence of Terrorist Acts: an Overview for all Disciplines
219 Emergency Support Function (ESF) #10—Oil and Hazardous Response Annex
Performance
ID Course Title
007 WMD Crime Scene Management for Emergency Responders
024 Basic Preventive Radiation/Nuclear Detection (PRND) Mission Operations Course (BPMOC)
030 Personal Radiation Detector (PRD)/Radiation Isotope Identification Device (RIID) Refresher Course
042 Advanced Chemical & Biological Integrated Response Course (ACBIRC)-Technician Level
Management
ID Course Title
014 Command and WMD Response
052 Senior Officials Workshop: Preparedness and Response for Terrorist Incidents
089 Executive Seminar: Prevention of, Response to, Recovery from Campus Emergencies
124 Incident Management /Unified Command (IM/UC) for CBRNE and Terrorism Incident
138 Contingency Plan (CONPLAN) 3501 and Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) Executive Brief
144 USNORTHCOM and JTF-AK CBRNE and DSCA Plans and Concept Overview
Performance
ID Course Title
038 Radiation Emergency Medicine
090 Prevention and Deterrence of Terrorist Acts: an Overview for all Disciplines
222 Emergency Support Function (ESF) #13—Public Safety and Security Annex
Performance
ID Course Title
007 WMD Crime Scene Management for Emergency Responders
019 Emergency Responders and the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community: Taking the First Steps to Disaster Preparedness
030 Personal Radiation Detector (PRD)/Radiation Isotope Identification Device (RIID) Refresher Course
079 Vulnerability Identification Self Assessment Tool (ViSAT) Course for Public Assembly Facilities
112 Emergency Medical Services (EMS): Operations and Planning for WMD Incidents
Management
ID Course Title
014 Command and WMD Response
052 Senior Officials Workshop: Preparedness and Response for Terrorist Incidents
089 Executive Seminar: Prevention of, Response to, Recovery from Campus Emergencies
124 Incident Management /Unified Command (IM/UC) for CBRNE and Terrorism Incident
150 WMD Homeland Security Initiative: An Executive Level Program for Sheriffs
177 The Leader’s Role in Creating Vigilant, Prepared, and Resilient Communities
178 Creating Vigilant, Prepared, and Resilient Communities for Homeland Security
Executive
ID Course Title
031 Preventive Radiation/Nuclear Detection (PRND) Leadership Course
052 Senior Officials Workshop: Preparedness and Response for Terrorist Incidents
158 Emergency Response: Strengthening Cooperative Efforts Among Public and Private Sector Entities
081 Homeland Security Terrorism Prevention Certificate Course for Law Enforcement Professionals
082 Developing an Intelligence Capacity in State, Local, and Tribal Law Enforcement Agencies: A Quick Start Program
083 Sustaining the Intelligence Function in State, Local and Tribal Law Enforcement
090 Prevention and Deterrence of Terrorist Acts: an Overview for all Disciplines
Performance
ID Course Title
009 Weapons of Mass Destruction HazMat Evidence Collection
079 Vulnerability Identification Self Assessment Tool (ViSAT) Course for Public Assembly Facilities
101 Terrorist Threat Guidelines: Law Enforcement Planning and Response to Changing Threat Levels
Management
ID Course Title
043 Recovery from Disaster: The Local Government Role
052 Senior Officials Workshop: Preparedness and Response for Terrorist Incidents
150 WMD Homeland Security Initiative: An Executive Level Program for Sheriffs
177 The Leader’s Role in Creating Vigilant, Prepared, and Resilient Communities
178 Creating Vigilant, Prepared, and Resilient Communities for Homeland Security
August 2009
The training course index provides a convenient platform to combine the mixed course load
available. The Index ID is unique to the Training Manual and is formatted to provide easy
locators for the training aids. The training course index provides the end user with the course
agency code, training provider, course title, course description, course length, Target
Capability List cross reference, and if applicable, continuing education units.
NLE 2010 Training Course Index
Index ID 001 Agency Code 84
Course Title Intersection with Terror: Role of the Prosecutor and Community Corrections in Homeland Security
Course Objective The course is designed to coordinate the efforts of prosecutors and local community corrections
officers in a collaborative and proactive identification of terrorism precursor activity. The course will
focus on how to collect and share such information to the appropriate local, state and federal
enforcement entities.
Delivery: Mobile (M) Training Provider APRI
Course Length 12 HRS Mission TCL Law Enforcement Investigation and Operations
Course Title Public Health Planning for Radiological and Nuclear Terrorism
Course Objective This activity offers proactive education on the most up-to-date information on state and local public
health emergency response planning for radiological and nuclear terrorism incidents. Public health
officials at the state and local levels requested additional guidance on adapting all-hazards state and
local emergency preparedness plans for radiological and nuclear incidents involving mass casualties.
In response to these requests, this course will provide public health officials with the most current
information regarding public health planning for response to radiation emergencies, including
information on local government roles and responsibilities, radiologic monitoring of people
(population monitoring), pharmaceutical countermeasures deployed by the strategic national stockpile,
and the role of communications in a radiation emergency.
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/radiation/masscasualties/publichealthplanning.asp
Delivery: Web-Based (W) Training Provider CDC
Course Objective The purpose of this interactive self-study training is to provide clinician education on local medical
response to mass casualties during the immediate aftermath of a radiological or nuclear terrorism
incident. This program has two parts: 1) a series of six 5 to 20 minute lectures on potential
radiological and nuclear incidents, emergency response planning, mass decontamination principles,
triage, treatment and pharmacotherapy, and 2) a series of six simulated patient case studies designed to
provide an opportunity to apply the lecture material. Each of the six studies depicts a hypothetical
radiological terrorism incident. Supplemental literature and Web-based training resources are also
provided. The program takes approximately 2 hours to complete. The learner can stop and start the
program at their convenience. http://www.bt.cdc.gov/radiation/masscasualties/training.asp
Delivery: Web-Based (W) Training Provider CDC
Course Objective The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is working to develop radiological population
monitoring guidelines for communities on the basis of consultation from experts from federal, state,
local, and academic organizations. This broadcast will cover the basic components of these guidelines
in development. It will also help community leaders and public health workers prepare to conduct
short- and long-term monitoring of people affected by a nuclear or radiological terrorist incident or an
accidental release of radioactive materials into the environment. A question-and-answer session will
enable participants nationwide to pose questions to panelists by toll-free telephone, fax, or TTY lines.
http://www2a.cdc.gov/phtn/Radiological2006/default.asp
Delivery: Web-Based (W) Training Provider CDC
Course Length SELF-PACED Mission TCL WMD/Hazardous Materials Response and Decontamination
Course Title CDC Guidelines for handling Decedents Contaminated Radioactive Material
Course Objective Understanding of the crime scene process. Responders also learn how to assist in crime scene
protection and interact with crime scene investigators.
Delivery: Resident/Mobile Training Provider CDP
Course Length 8 HRS Mission TCL WMD/Hazardous Materials Response and Decontamination
Course Title Managing Civil Actions in Threat Incidents (MCATI): Protester Devices
Course Objective Public safety agencies that handle weapons of mass destruction (WMD) incidents are required to
address any civil disturbances that arise as a result of these incidents. They need to be trained to
understand the principles involved in MCATI. Poor crowd management within general proximity of a
WMD event can easily exacerbate the spread of chemical or biological contamination, unless non-
public safety persons are prevented from entering and exiting the threat zone. Civil actions associated
with threat incidents are known by a variety of names: riots, civil disturbances, or protests—and can
range from a small peaceful assembly to a large out-of-control, violent confrontation. Public safety
officials must be prepared to handle the incident. This course provides State and local public safety
agencies with the skills and tactics necessary to prepare for and
successfully mitigate actions of protesters and their devices. The course provides classroom instruction
detailing the history of devices, types of devices, tools to be considered for extrication, and safety
considerations. The course also includes hands-on techniques using tools for defeating improvised
protester devices. The primary course objective is to teach methods of recognizing, responding to, and
counteracting protester tactics, such as human chains, barriers, and improvised devices. Additional
course topics include, but are not limited to, extracting protesters, disabling devices, diverting attempts
to create blockages, lock picking, teamwork, and using power tools and machines.
Delivery: Resident/Mobile Training Provider CDP
Course Length 24 HRS Mission TCL Law Enforcement Investigation and Operations
Course Objective This course involves instruction in how to collect weapons of mass destruction (WMD) hazardous
materials (HazMat) evidence and ensure that collection protocols are followed and that proper chain of
custody is maintained. This course meets the guidelines identified by the Federal Bureau of
Investigation’s (FBI) Hazardous Materials Response Unit (HMRU). Emergency responders may be
asked to assist in hazard risk assessment and to act as a crime scene specialist in the actual collection
of evidence at the direction of crime scene investigators. The objective is to provide public safety
personnel with the skills and knowledge to effectively collect hazardous criminal evidence as a crime
scene specialist at the direction of law enforcement. The course is composed of classroom hours and a
practical scenario.
Delivery: Resident/Mobile Training Provider CDP
Course Length 8 HRS Mission TCL WMD/Hazardous Materials Response and Decontamination
Course Objective This course provides the participant with an overview of the history of respiratory protection; seminars
on how to read, understand, and apply the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) standards relating to
respiratory protection.
Delivery: Mobile (M) Training Provider CDP
Course Length 16 HRS Mission TCL WMD/Hazardous Materials Response and Decontamination
Course Objective This in-depth training takes the participant through the entire spectrum of command of a weapons of
mass destruction (WMD) terrorist event. The course provides instruction on WMD, the Incident
Command System, and the National Response Plan. It examines the complexities of operational
considerations and actions of command at a WMD event. The course takes the participant through pre-
and post-event considerations by incorporating a segment on planning for the response using
techniques that allow the commander to determine the correct composition of the planning team,
evaluate the threat to the jurisdiction, identify and prioritize probable targets, measure required
capabilities, and develop a local incident response plan to a WMD terrorist incident. The course
culminates with the participant engaging in an 8-hour real-time tabletop exercise using the materials
developed in the previous sessions to plan for and command the emergency response resources at the
incident site
Delivery: Resident (R) Training Provider CDP
Course Title Managing Civil Actions in Threat Incidents (MCATI): Basic Course
Course Objective Law enforcement agencies that handle weapons of mass destruction (WMD) incidents are
required to address any civil disturbances that arise as a result of these incidents. Police
need to be trained to understand the principles involved in MCATI. Poor crowd
management within general proximity of a WMD event can easily exacerbate the spread
of chemical or biological contamination, unless non-public safety persons are prevented
from entering and exiting the threat zone
Delivery: Resident (R) Training Provider CDP
Course Length 40 HRS Mission TCL Law Enforcement Investigation and Operations
Course Title Healthcare Leadership and Administrative Decision Making in Response to Weapons of Mass
Destruction (WMD) Incidents
Course Objective This 4-day exercise-based training course delivered at the NTC in Anniston, Alabama, provides a
realistic setting in which expert instructors assist healthcare professionals to develop the appropriate
decisions in response to a WMD event. Participants will learn by doing through the use of functionally
realistic and technically correct scenario-based exercises. Exercises will be supported by challenging
and dynamic discussions and background presentations that are current, with constantly evolving
standards, protocols, and procedures.
Delivery: Resident (R) Training Provider CDP
Course Objective This course addresses weapons of mass destruction (WMD)-related topics and provides hands-on
training for pre-incident planning and response development; domestic and international terrorism;
chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or explosive (CBRNE) agents; and materials associated
with WMD.
Delivery: Mobile (M) Training Provider CDP
Course Objective This course provides the participant with a combination of lectures and hands-on
practical exercises and training that meets requirements set by the Occupational Safety
and Health Administration (OSHA) (29 CFR 1910.120) for technician-level training. The
course provides lectures in terrorist threat, the hazardous materials (HazMat)
management system, responder health and safety, the Incident Command System (ICS),
site management, information management, response objectives, and termination of the
incident. The participant receives hands-on training in identifying hazardous materials,
using survey and monitoring equipment, selecting and using the appropriate level of
personal protective equipment (PPE), and performing decontamination procedures
Delivery: Resident (R) Training Provider CDP
CEU/POST 4.0 CEU Mission TCL3 WMD/Hazardous Materials Response and Decontamination
Course Objective This course provides the participant with weapons of mass destruction (WMD)-related
topics and hands-on training with equipment, instrumentation and techniques, and
procedures. It provides emergency medical services (EMS) responders with chemical,
biological, radiological, nuclear, or explosive (CBRNE)-specific response skills, enabling
them to safely respond to a suspected incident, providing on-scene care to victims.
Delivery: Mobile (M) Training Provider CDP
Course Objective This course provides the participant with hands-on training in survey and monitoring,
decontamination procedures, mass casualty response, and scene survey and safety.
Delivery: Mobile (M) Training Provider CDP
Course Length 8 HRS Mission TCL WMD/Hazardous Materials Response and Decontamination
Course Objective This course addresses chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive
(CBRNE) incident management; treatment of victims of exposure to chemical hazards,
biological agent infection, radiological hazards, and explosions; triage operations while in
personal protective equipment (PPE); and decontamination of victims.
Delivery: Resident (R) Training Provider CDP
Course Title Emergency Responders and the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community: Taking the First Steps to
Disaster Preparedness
Course Objective This course addresses fundamentals associated with emergency preparedness and response as it relates
to deaf, hard of hearing, late-deafened, and deafblind (referred to as consumers). The class emphasizes
the importance of preparedness among both consumers and emergency responders. Consumers should
assess their preparedness for a disaster using information presented in this class. Consumers should
also proactively establish a network among their local emergency managers and responders to ensure
their issues are effectively communicated. Emergency responders gain a better understanding of the
issues that face consumers regarding emergency preparedness. Emergency responders will also hear
about some model programs that have helped reduce the communication barriers present for
consumers and emergency responders during emergency preparedness. Activities are used throughout
the class to demonstrate the lessons learned as well as foster a greater understanding between deaf,
hard of hearing, and deafblind people and the emergency responders that serve them.
Delivery: Mobile (M) Training Provider CEPIN-TDHH
Course Length SELF-PACED Mission TCL Food and Agriculture Safety and Defense
Course Title DHS Basic Intelligence and Threat Analysis Course (BITAC)
Course Objective This is a classified DHS Intelligence Enterprise (IE) course for intelligence professionals, to include
state, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement and first responder personnel. This entry-level
course provides intelligence professionals with an introduction to the DHS IE and the Intelligence
Community (IC). The curriculum explains the homeland security mission and teaches a variety of
intelligence-related skills and concepts. The BITAC includes the following courses:
• Intelligence Community (IC) Overview – Course IC-110
• Critical Thinking and Analytic Methods (CTAM) – Course IE-120
• Intelligence Writing and Briefing (IWB) – Course IE-130
• Vulnerabilities and Threat Risk Assessment Course (VTRAC) – Course IE-150
This course develops intelligence skills. It acculturates participants to the homeland security mission,
vision, and core values. In addition, it trains entry intelligence personnel in a coherent team building
fashion. It reflects the Homeland Security Intelligence Framework and likely threats against the
Homeland. BITAC is designed in accordance with DHS core competencies, IC analytic core
competencies, and the Learning Road Maps for Intelligence Professionals (Analytics).
Throughout the course, students apply their newly acquired knowledge to homeland security-based
exercises, culminating in a capstone exercise. Students’ knowledge and understanding are assessed
through written products and briefings. This course is taught up to the SECRET classification level.
Delivery: Mobile (M) Training Provider DHS-OI&A
Course Objective Uunclassified DHS IE course for intelligence professionals, State, local, tribal, and territorial law
enforcement and first responder personnel. The course provides foundational knowledge in critical
thinking and analytic methodologies.
Students learn:
• Critical thinking theory
• Mindsets and perceptions
• Cognitive biases
• Strategies for effectively breaking down complex problems into smaller, more understandable
components
• Analytic methodologies
Throughout the course, students apply critical thinking knowledge and analytical methodologies via a
homeland security-based exercise. Students’ knowledge and understanding are assessed through
written products and briefings.
Delivery: Mobile (M) Training Provider DHS-OI&A
Course Length 5 DAYS Mission TCL formation Gathering and Recognition of Indicators and Warning
Course Objective CIKR Asset Protection Technical Assistance Program (CAPTAP) assists State and local law
enforcement, first responders, emergency management, and other homeland security officials how to
use C/ACAMS as the platform to support the development and implementation of an infrastructure
asset protection program. CAPTAP is a weeklong course that includes understanding processes,
methodologies, and resources necessary to identify, assess, prioritize, and protect infrastructure assets.
An overview of the development, implementation, and operation of a CIKR protection program,
leveraging lessons learned and best practices from State and local CIKR protection programs,
including:
• Understanding the CIKR protection environment
• Understanding State and local roles and responsibilities associated with the NIPP risk
management framework
• Engaging in and fostering public/private partnerships
• Developing a multidisciplinary and multi-jurisdictional CIKR protection program
• Defining, identifying, and cataloging CIKR sites and systems
• Conducting CIKR assessments
• Cataloging CIKR asset information using recognized naming and cataloging conventions
• Integrating mapping and geospatial information services (GIS)
• Understanding, implementing, and using Protected Critical Infrastructure Information
(PCII) protection measures
• Implementing preventive and protective actions at and around CIKR sites
• Conducting pre-incident security enhancement planning
• Conducting site assessment out-briefs
• Developing, implementing, and communicating target-hardening options
• Integrating CIKR protective programs with fusion centers and/or emergency operation
An on-site assessment walk-through at a CIKR site, including:
• Effectively coordinating and communicating with CIKR asset
owner/operators and on-site security and facilities personnel
• Applying the assessment methodology
• Conducting CIKR owner/operator out-briefs
Delivery: Mobile (M) Training Provider DHS-TA
Course Title Basic Preventive Radiation/Nuclear Detection (PRND) Mission Operations Course (BPMOC)
Course Objective Students will operate PRND instruments and perform primary screening, secondary screening, and
reach back mission operations using PRND instruments.
Delivery: Mobile (M) Training Provider DNDO
Course Length 3 DAYS Mission TCL WMD/Hazardous Materials Response and Decontamination
Course Objective Students will perform radiological/nuclear detection and mission execution in a maritime environment
Course Title Advanced Preventive Radiation/Nuclear Detection (PRND) Operations Course (APOC)
Course Objective Students will plan and execute a PRND mission involving a special security event. Students will
perform advanced PRND instrument operations
Delivery: Mobile (M) Training Provider DNDO
Course Length 3 DAYS Mission TCL WMD/Hazardous Materials Response and Decontamination
Course Objective Students will perform Aerial Radiological Surveillance and analyze the survey results. Attendees for
this course are personnel who support the preventive radiological/nuclear detection mission from, law
enforcement, hazardous material (HAZMAT), emergency management, radiation safety, and other
applicable operational management and support departments that operate PRND equipment on
airborne assets. It is highly encouraged that students attending this course have already completed
PRD-243 and DELE-244. Basic radiation concepts and detection equipment functions will only be
covered as a primer and is not the focus of the course.
Delivery: Mobile (M) Training Provider DNDO
Course Objective Students will collect and perform analysis of radiological spectra. Students will demonstrate an
understanding of the Reachback process for their geo-political area. Participants will be expected to
have a technical background in physics, health physics or related technical field and, as part of their
current or future duties, be responsible for providing technical support for radiation alarm
adjudication. The training will involve a combination of classroom lectures, classroom spectroscopy
analysis labs, and outdoor field activities and be taught by Department of Energy laboratory personnel
and DNDO personnel. This class is taught at the OUO or Law Enforcement Sensitive level.
Topics to be covered include:
- Gamma spectroscopy analysis
- Nuclear threats
- Radiation detection technology
- Alarm adjudication process
- DNDO reach back support
- Analysis exercises
Delivery: Resident/Mobile Training Provider DNDO
Course Objective The purpose of this course is to serve as a one day course on the PRD and RIID. This course is
designed and intended to be delivered in a one day block of instruction. It contains a brief review of
basic radiation principles and health/safety considerations, review of PRD and RIID functions,
primary and secondary screening, and Reachback procedures. It incorporates practical exercises for
both PRD and RIID, primary and secondary screening, as well as, Reachback.
Delivery: Mobile (M) Training Provider DNDO
Course Title Personal Radiation Detector (PRD)/Radiation Isotope Identification Device (RIID) Refresher Course
Course Objective Students will discuss concepts of Primary Screening, Secondary Screening and Reachback
detection/reporting processes and how they apply to specific mission areas and tactical operations.
Delivery: Mobile (M) Training Provider DNDO
Course Length 4 HRS Mission TCL WMD/Hazardous Materials Response and Decontamination
Course Objective State and local leaders (Mayors, City Council, Police Chiefs, Fire Captains, Emergency Managers,
etc.) will develop a program strategy for implementing the PRND mission in their jurisdiction.
Delivery: Mobile (M) Training Provider DNDO
Course Objective The purpose of this course is to provide Red Cross paid and volunteer staff the knowledge, skills, and
abilities that enable them to develop response plans, conduct preparedness and mitigation activities,
and initiate the response to a weapons of mass destruction/terrorist (WMD/T) incident within their
unit's jurisdiction. WWW.REDCROSS.ORG
Delivery: Resident (R) Training Provider DoD-ARC
Course Length 3.5 DAYS Mission TCL Mass Care (Sheltering, Feeding, and Related Services)
Course Objective The purpose of this training is to prepare individuals to serve as a member of an American Red Cross
Critical Response Team (CRT) and effectively manage and lead the response to transportation,
Weapons of Mass Destruction/Terrorism, and other mass casualty events. WEBSITE:
WWW.REDCROSS.ORG
Delivery: Resident (R) Training Provider DoD-ARC
Course Length 3.5 DAYS Mission TCL Volunteer Management and Donations
Participant Cap Mission TCL2 Mass Care (Sheltering, Feeding, and Related Services)
Course Title Best Practices and Guidelines for CBR Mass Personnel Decontamination
Course Objective The Best Practices and Guidelines for Chemical, Biological, and Radiological (CBR) Mass
Personnel Decontamination Training Support Package (MPD TSP) for use by all emergency
responders confronting the need to decontaminate large groups of people affected by CBR
events. The MPD TSP contains information on the following: Response to CBR Event, Pre-
Decontamination Procedures, Decontamination, Post-Decontamination, Scene Considerations,
Identifying the Hazard, and also contains a student assessment, glossary, acronym list, and
resources.
The MPD TSP is a 288 page publication within a 3 ring binder containing an Instructor Guide,
Instructor CD containing PowerPoint™ instructional slides, video files, and Student Guide. Also
included are a Train-the-Trainer video and Classroom Support DVDs. CTTSO/TSWG Program
Manager, Training Technology Development
Phone: (703)-601-4320
Fax: (703)-604-0180
Delivery: Resident (R) Training Provider DoD-TSWG
Course Length 16 HRS Mission TCL WMD/Hazardous Materials Response and Decontamination
Course Title IED Awareness for First Responders Training Support Package
Course Objective The Technical Support Working Group has released the Improvised Explosive Device (IED)
Awareness for First Responders Training Support Package (IEDA TSP) for use by all Federal
emergency and law enforcement officers, and all State and Local Fire, Law Enforcement, HAZMAT,
Bomb Squad, and other emergency/public government services organizations, which may be involved
with terrorist threats involving IEDs. Website: http://www.tswg.gov/subgroups/ttd/advanced-training-
and-education/ied-awareness-first-responders-
tsp.html?KeepThis=true&TB_iframe=true&height=500&width=600
Delivery: Web-Based (W) Training Provider DoD-TSWG
Course Length SELF-PACED Mission TCL WMD/Hazardous Materials Response and Decontamination
Course Title TEPP Modular Emergency Response Radiological Transportation Training (MERRTT)
Course Objective Once the jurisdiction has completed an evaluation of their plans and procedures, they will need to
address any gaps in training. To assist, TEPP has developed the Modular Emergency Response
Radiological Transportation Training (MERRTT) program. MERRTT provides fundamental
knowledge for responding to transportation incidents involving radiological material and builds on
training in existing hazardous materials curricula. MERRTT satisfies the training requirements
outlined in the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) Land Withdrawal Act.
Delivery: Mobile (M) Training Provider DOE-EM
Course Objective CBT 4-DISK SERIES-To support weapons of mass destruction (WMD) training activities for State
and local personnel. The computer-based training (CBT) course is divided into five training areas.
WMD Agents and Properties and Usage: Learn the characteristics of terrorism, indicators and unique
features, epidemiological clues,WMD incident vs. HAZMAT, and weapons of mass destruction
effects. WEBSITE: http://eota.doeal.gov/eota/
Delivery: Mobile (M) Training Provider DOE-EOTA
Course Objective This 3 1/2-day course is intended for physicians, nurses, clinical nurse practitioners, and physicians'
assistants who may be called upon to provide emergency medical care following a radiological or
nuclear incident. the fundamentals of radiation physics
how to detect and measure radiation and contamination
how to prevent the spread of contamination
how to reduce radiation dose to victims and providers
the role of medical/health physicists in caring for contaminated victims.
Other topics include:
Course Objective The course covers pre-hospital management and handling of victims who may be irradiated and/or
contaminated with radioactive materials. The course provides:
Course Length 1.5 DAYS Mission TCL Triage and Pre-Hospital Treatment
Course Objective This 4 1/2-day course is designed primarily for health physicists (HP), medical physicists (MP),
radiation safety officers (RSO), and others who have radiation dose assessment and/or radiological
control responsibilities.
CEU/POST 32 hrs AMA PRA Cat. Mission TCL3 Triage and Pre-Hospital Treatment
Course Objective This 4 1/2-day course is designed primarily for physicians, nurses, clinical nurse practitioners, and
physicians' assistants who desire an advanced level of information on the diagnosis and treatment of a
wide range of ionizing radiation injuries and illnesses.
Early interventions in the emergency department and basic physics are only briefly reviewed;
therefore, the Radiation Emergency Medicine course is recommended as a prerequisite to this
advanced course. It is also recommended that participants have a basic understanding of radiation
sciences before attending.
http://orise.orau.gov/reacts/course-advradmed.htm
Delivery: Resident/Mobile Training Provider DOE-ORAU
Course Title Advanced Chemical & Biological Integrated Response Course (ACBIRC)-Technician Level
Course Objective This course is designed to provide students with hands-on problem-solving opportunities
with regard to chemical and biological incident response. This course introduces topics
and information, provide laboratory experiences, and culminate with free-play exercise to
practice concepts taught in the classroom and laboratory. The course provides lectures
and hands-on training in chemical and biological environments, focusing on agent
characteristics, sampling, protection, detection, decontamination, and signatures. This
onsite course allows students to work in a controlled environment with live agents in
biological level 2 and 3 laboratories, and to research, develop, test, and evaluate (RDTE)
solutions in certified chemical facilities. Biological and chemical stimulants laced with
tracers are used to enhance practical exercises for real-time readings and realism of the
training
Delivery: Resident (R) Training Provider Dugway
Course Length 40 HRS Mission TCL WMD/Hazardous Materials Response and Decontamination
Course Objective This resident course is designed for local disaster recovery teams consisting of emergency managers,
city/county administrators, public works directors, building inspectors, and community planners. The
course focuses on the roles and responsibilities of each team member, and provides guidance on
developing a local disaster recovery plan. Best practices in disaster recovery are summarized in a
CDROM toolkit included in course materials. Participants are given the opportunity to develop an
outline of their own recovery plan during the course.
Delivery: Resident (R) Training Provider EMI
Course Objective This 2.5 day course is intended for the new or less experienced PIO. Its emphasis is on the basic skills
and knowledge needed for emergency management public information activities. Topics in include the
role of the PIO in emergency management, conducting awareness campaigns, news release writing,
and television interviews
Delivery: Resident (R) Training Provider EMI
Course Length 2.5 DAYS Mission TCL Emergency Public Information and Warning
Course Objective This advanced course builds on the foundations established in Basic Public Information Officers
(G290) by focusing on Public Information Officers (PIO) responsibilities in large-scale emergency
situations. This is accomplished through a series of lectures and simulation exercises. Topics include
legal issues, risk communication, interpersonal skills, effective communications, interpersonal skills,
and effective communications in emergencies, media relations, and use of the joint information system.
Delivery: Resident (R) Training Provider EMI
Course Length 4 DAYS Mission TCL Emergency Public Information and Warning
Course Objective This course addresses the consequences of accidents involving radiological materials. Course studies
include accidents or incidents involving commercial power reactors, lost sources, dispersion devices
and transportation. Instruction focuses on concepts for formulating protective action
recommEndations following a radiological accident (i.e., dose quantities, atmospheric dispersion, dose
projection, protective action guides and derived intervention levels). Participants engage in problem-
solving sessions and a tabletop exercise.
Delivery: Resident (R) Training Provider EMI
Course Objective This course is designed to acquaint experienced COOP practitioners and instructors with the
Continuity of Operations (COOP) Managers Course materials. The objectives include - defining
COOP, explaining the benefits of a viable COOP program and plan, identifying processes, resources,
and tasks necessary to implement and manage a successful COOP program. The course will also
refresh experienced instructors on instructional methodology and techniques. This course is also
offers a Mobile and Resident Train-the-Trainer by FEMA NCP (E/L 548 for 3 DAYS nad 1.8 CEU's)
Delivery: Mobile/Web Based Training Provider EMI-IS
Course Objective This course uses lectures, exercises, and job aids in teaching participants to develop, evaluate, or
revise a terrorism annex for the community's emergency operating plan (EOP). The course revisits
such key issues as vulnerability and command and control in terrorism response environment. In
keeping with recommendations of the Gilmore Commission, this course builds the existing emergency
response system as articulated by the EOP. Participants must bring a current copy of their EOP.
Delivery: Resident/Mobile Training Provider EMI
Course Objective The Advanced Radiation Incident Operations (ARIO) course is a performance-based course that
builds on the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the Radiological Emergency Response Operations
Course. Skills learned in the ARIO course will enable participants to better manage and plan for
radiological operations. Students will also learn to use specialized instruments that might be available
to a responder. Focus of course is on terrorism.
Delivery: Resident (R) Training Provider EMI
Course Length 4.5 DAYS Mission TCL WMD/Hazardous Materials Response and Decontamination
Course Title Hospital Emergency Response Training for Mass Casualty Incidents Train-The-Trainer
Course Objective The Hospital Emergency Response Team (HERT) Training for Mass Casualty Incidents (MCI) Train-
the-Trainer Course is designed to provide guidance to hospitals, EMS, health care facilities and
citizens who may become involved in a mass casualty incident as a result of a hazardous materials
incident (HMI) or a weapon of mass destruction (WMD) event.
Delivery: Resident (R) Training Provider EMI
Course Length 4.5 DAYS Mission TCL Triage and Pre-Hospital Treatment
Course Objective Nuclear Scenerio-This series of facilitator-led courses is intended to help senior local government
officials prepared for and improve their ability to manage and respond to mass casualty terrorism
incidents involving the use of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD).
Delivery: Resident/Mobile Training Provider EMI
Course Title Senior Officials Workshop: Preparedness and Response for Terrorist Incidents
Course Objective This course prepares senior city officials (mayor and cabinet members/department heads) for making
policy and planning decisions necessary to prepare for and respond to a terrorist incident involving
weapons of mass destruction. The first half of the workshop discusses policy and planning issues,
along with local, State, and Federal capabilities. The second half is a tabletop exercise involving
terrorist use of NBC agents in the local jurisdiction
Delivery: Mobile (M) Training Provider EMI
Course Length 4-6 HRS Mission TCL Community Preparedness and Participation
Course Objective This course is designed to prepare first responder personnel to recognize the signs of, and take the
appropriate initial courses of action at the scene of, a potential terrorist incident. The course provides
specialized information concerning such topics as: current Department of Justice definitions of
terrorism; a history of terrorism; agents utilized by terrorists; suspicious circumstances; self-protection
at potential terrorist scenes; crime scene considerations; and specialized incident command issues
Delivery: Web-Based (W) Training Provider EMI-IS
Course Objective This self-study guide is designed to prepare medical and hospital personnel to analyze hazardous
materials situations, take the necessary steps to assure medical provider safety, and identify
appropriate resources for decontamination and medial care. This course serves as the prerequisite for
the field (Nonresident) course G346, Hospital Emergency Department Management of Hazardous
Materials Accidents (HMA). This course can be downloaded from the Independent Study Web site
(http://trainin.fema.gov/emiweb/is/) and the test can be completed and submitted online.
Delivery: Web-Based (W) Training Provider EMI-IS
Course Objective This 5-hour Web-based course is designed for a broad Federal audience-from senior managers to those
directly involved in the COOP planning effort. The course provides a working knowledge of the
COOP guidance found in Federal Preparedness Circular 65, “Federal Executive Branch Continuity of
Operations.” The course provides activities to enhance your COOP program.
Delivery: Web-Based (W) Training Provider EMI-IS
Course Objective This Independent Study course is designed to provide a general introduction to the Incident Command
System. It is a multi-discipline course with various incident scenarios and activities
Delivery: Web-Based (W) Training Provider EMI-IS
Course Objective This course provides basic instruction on response procedures for terrorist incidents involving
energetic materials (explosives and incendiaries). The course includes classroom presentations that
address potential terrorist bombing targets in U.S. communities, common military and commercial
explosives available to terrorists, improvised explosive devices (IED), and response procedures that
support safe and effective operations during bombing incidents
Delivery: Resident (R) Training Provider EMRTC
Course Objective This course is designed to provide training on the suicide bombing threat. The course includes
familiarization with improvised explosive devices (IED) and explosive materials typically used in
suicide bombing attacks. The course addresses actions that individual emergency responders can
employ to assist in the prevention or deterrence of suicide bombings and techniques, tactics,
procedures that support effective and safe response to a suicide bombing attack.
Delivery: Mobile (M) Training Provider EMRTC
Course Length 4 HRS Mission TCL Public Safety and Security Response
Course Title Understanding and Planning for School Bomb Incidents (UPSBI)
Course Objective UPSBI provides emergency responders with the language and tools required to effectively assess
school bomb incident response plans and guide recommendations. The course identifies the factors
involved in school bomb threats; critical response actions based on scenario types; the primary
components of an Improvised Explosive Device (IED); and critical components of a school bomb
related response plan.
Delivery: Mobile/Web Based Training Provider EMRTC
Course Objective This course is designed to prepare emergency responders to perform effectively and safely during
bombing incidents, principally in support roles within the warm and cold zones of the incident scene.
The course includes a familiarization with improvised explosive devices (IED) and explosive
materials, and detailed training on critical response actions during pre- and post-detonation operations.
In addition, the course addresses actions that emergency responders can take to prevent and/or deter
bombing attacks against targets in their communities.
Delivery: Mobile (M) Training Provider EMRTC
Course Objective This course provides training on the suicide bombing threat. The course includes steps that individual
emergency responders can take to recognize the pre-attack indicators, assist in the prevention of
suicide bombings, and safely and effectively respond to a suicide bombing once it has occurred. It also
familiarizes students with improvised explosive devices (IED) and explosive materials typically used
in suicide bombings.
Delivery: Mobile (M) Training Provider EMRTC
Course Objective This course provides emergency response personnel, primarily firefighters, police officers, and
emergency medical services personnel, with the information and skills needed to recognize, evaluate,
and control an incident involving the release, or potential release, of hazardous materials. It is
intended for members of hazardous materials response teams. The focus of the course is on
recognizing and evaluating a hazardous materials incident, organizing the response team, protecting
response personnel, identifying and using response resources, implementing basic control measures,
refining decisionmaking skills, and protecting the public. Topics that are discussed include safety
plans and standard operating procedures, chemical and physical properties of hazardous materials,
incident command, sizeup strategy and tactics, containment and confinement of materials, levels of
protection, chemical protective clothing, direct-reading instruments, and decontamination.
Instructional methods used are lectures, class problem-solving sessions, and field exercises. Emphasis
is on the hands-on use of equipment to apply lecture information in a practical manner. Participants
will wear self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) fully-encapsulating suits and chemical splash
suits. WEBSITE BASED CATALOG: http://www.trainex.org/bytitle.cfm
Delivery: Resident (R) Training Provider EPA
Course Length 5 DAYS Mission TCL WMD/Hazardous Materials Response and Decontamination
Course Objective Introduction to Nuclear Radiation for First Responders is designed to provide first responders and
supporting personnel with an Awareness Level course along with some limited operational
information.
The training provides sufficient information to conduct the initial stages (recognition, identification,
control, and rescue of victims) of a response to a radiological incident. This class lectures provide a
focused knowledge base. Hands-on activities and demonstrations reinforce the lecture topics. Case
study reviews are the culminating learning activity used to demonstrate how response operations occur
in actual radiological incidents. A major emphasis of the class is the practical use of instrumentation.
Participants are required to observe the response of a variety of radiological meters and detectors to
radioactive materials. The class consists of 12 modules presented in a one 8-hour time period.
WEBSITE CATALOG: http://www.trainex.org/bytitle.cfm
Delivery: Resident (R) Training Provider EPA
Course Objective This 2 day course provides emergency response personnel with the information and skills needed to
evaluate the release, or potential release, of hazardous materials into the air. It is intended for
hazardous material responders, but is applicable to law enforcement, fire service, emergency medical
service and emergency management personnel. Topics that are discussed include air monitoring
programs, techniques, and equipment; instrument calibration; instrument limitations; exposure
guidelines; air dispersion modeling; and health and safety considerations. Instructional methods
include a combination of lectures, group discussions, problem-solving sessions, and exercises with
hands-on use of instruments. WEBSITE CATALOG: http://www.trainex.org/bytitle.cfm
Delivery: Resident (R) Training Provider EPA
Course Objective This 4.5-day course is designed to expose Federal, State, and local law enforcement investigative and
bomb technician personnel to advanced techniques and procedures that have been successfully
employed by the FBI during LVB investigations such as the World Trade Center (1993), Oklahoma
City (1995), Khobar Towers, Saudi Arabia (1996), and U.S. Embassies in Kenya and Tanzania
(1998). Instruction addresses the command and control procedures for a major LVB incident as well
as forensic scene operations. The lectured discuss the problems and difficulties encountered in
conducting an investigation into a massive crime scene that may involve an entire city in magnitude.
Emphasis is on planning and preparation for the organization and management of an enormously
complex crime scene.
Delivery: Mobile (M) Training Provider FBI
Course Length 4.5 DAYS Mission TCL Law Enforcement Investigation and Operations
Course Objective The Anti-Terrorism Intelligence Awareness Training Program (AIATP) is an 8 hour
specialized training program designed to provide state and local law enforcement officers
with a working knowledge of the intelligence process and their important role in the
collection, recording, and reporting of terrorist activities. Highlights of the program
include an introduction to the National Criminal Intelligence Sharing Plan, an overview
of both domestic and international terrorist groups, indicators of terrorist activities, the
use of the internet by terrorist groups, and a regional update of terrorist activities
Delivery: Mobile (M) Training Provider FLETC
Course Objective This program is designed for law enforcement officers and agents who would be involved in security
of people and assets, need to prevent a suicide bomber attack, and may actually encounter a suicide
bomber. The course consists of lecture, tactical shooting, physical training and intensive practical
exercises involving encounters with a suicide bomber. The attendee will learn the motivations behind
the suicide bombings and the methodologies of the bombers and how to use security measures to
prevent, deter, and detect a suicide bomber. They will be able to physically respond to an attempted
suicide bombing, know how to mitigate property damage, and manage the aftermath of a suicide
bombing.
Delivery: Mobile (M) Training Provider FLETC
Course Length 4.5 DAYS Mission TCL Law Enforcement Investigation and Operations
Course Objective Criminals and terrorists are becoming increasingly effective in collecting intelligence against U.S.
agencies and corporations. To be successful, they need specific information about personnel, response
plans, capabilities, and infrastructures. Operations Security (OPSEC) is a five-step risk management
tool used by security professionals and the military that public safety agencies could use to deny our
adversaries the sensitive information they need to plan their crimes and attacks. The OPSACTP is
designed for public safety and special operations teams such as hazmat/WMD, bomb squads, tactical
teams, arson and gang investigations, and the like. The OPSACTP teaches public safety officers from
the law enforcement, fire-rescue, EMS and emergency management communities how to use OPSEC
to protect you, your mission, and your family. Students who successfully complete this training will be
able to apply OPSEC to emergency and special event planning; special operations such as SWAT,
HazMat, WMD, Bomb Squad; intelligence, counter terrorism, arson, and narcotics task forces; and
criminal investigations
Delivery: Resident (R) Training Provider FLETC
Course Objective Overview of FRMAC monitoring and sampling equipment and techniques
Course Objective Personnel who plan to integrate into the FRMAC or expect interaction with FRMAC data products
Course Objective Practice and training on the roles and responsibilities for RAP team members responding to a
radiological incident
Delivery: Resident/Mobile Training Provider FRMAC
Course Objective A course on the interaction of Assessment Scientists with other FRMAC components, AS-200 covers
roles and responsibilities of Assessment Scientist in the FRMAC including interpretation of map and
process for developing data products, duration 2.5 days with last day being a capstone.
Delivery: Resident/Mobile Training Provider FRMAC
Course Objective A course on the basic roles and responsibilities of an Assessment Scientist in the FRMAC, AS-100
covers the science and calculations (including the use of Turbo FRMAC) to perform dose assessment
calculations.
Delivery: Resident (R) Training Provider FRMAC
Course Objective This course provides information on chemical/biological/nuclear terrorist incidents, current events, the
nature of chemical/biological/radiological agents, and how to respond to such events in a transit
environment. Internal and external resources, transit's role in responding to such incidents in the
community, and the roles and cross-jurisdictional responsibilities of emergency responders are
identified. Federal Transit Administration
Phone: 202-366-3526
Email: michael.taborn@fta.dot.gov
Delivery: Mobile (M) Training Provider FTA
Course Objective Zero Hour: America's Medic is a single player, point of view virtual serious educational
game for first responders. During game play the player will practice basic first responder
skills of incident command, triage, and treatment of patients during four simulated
incidents based upon the National Planning Scenarios. Game play for entire virtual
reality engagement is six to eight hours.
Delivery: Web-Based (W) Training Provider GWU
Course Objective The purpose of the course is to prepare campus public safety personnel to become more
proficient in the management of emergencies because of weapons of mass destruction
(WMD). The content addresses emergency preparedness and security measures that help
higher education administrators to better prepare for terrorism or WMD events
Delivery: Web-Based (W) Training Provider HSP-WVU
Course Objective The goal of the “Emergency Planning for Special Needs Communities” course is to
introduce a strategic universal functional planning approach to initiate special needs
planning. This approach will emphasize the role of emergency management and provide
examples of best practices, lessons identified, tools, resources, and other support aids.
Delivery: Mobile (M) Training Provider HSP-WVU
Course Title Hospital Emergency Management: Concepts and Implications of WMD Terrorist Events
Course Objective Hospital preparation for major events using an "all-hazards" approach will also improve
readiness for major disasters and incidents that are more common. The Hospital
Emergency Management: Concepts and Implications of WMD Terrorist Events (Hospital
Emergency Management) course presents a basic overview of information about hospital
management planning.
Delivery: Web-Based (W) Training Provider HSP-WVU
Course Length 3 HRS Mission TCL Medical Supplies Management and Distribution
Course Title Vulnerability Identification Self Assessment Tool (ViSAT) Course for Public Assembly Facilities
Course Objective This awareness-level course provides instruction for the use and application of the
Department Homeland Security’s Vulnerability Identification Self-Assessment (ViSAT)
software. It is targeted at public assembly facility managers and staff responsible for the
operation and security of amphitheaters, arenas, auditoriums, convention centers/exhibit
halls, performing arts venues, race tracks, stadiums, university complexes, and similar
types of venues. The course reviews the concepts of risk management, staff processes to
prepare and collect input data, using the ViSAT software program to conduct the
assessment, and using the summary report to enhance security at the ViSAT user’s public
assembly facility. As such, it includes detailed information and hands-on experience
using the ViSAT software program.
Delivery: Mobile (M) Training Provider IAAM
Course Objective Using the same principles and design characteristics as the IAFF Hazardous Materials
training programs, the IAFF developed this course to empower students to draw on their
experiences and knowledge, use their available resources, and make calculated decisions
about safe response actions. The course focuses on a specific audience (i.e., first
responders) and emphasizes the safety and health of these professionals. It builds on basic
skills and knowledge, while introducing and teaching characteristics, hazards, and
mitigation tactics specific to weapons of mass destruction (WMD) incidents. In addition,
it incorporates operations-level hazardous materials refresher information throughout
each unit, reinforcing basic response protocols.
Delivery: Mobile (M) Training Provider IAFF
Course Title Homeland Security Terrorism Prevention Certificate Course for Law Enforcement Professionals
Course Objective This highly interactive and web-enabled simulation-based training course focuses on
threat recognition, risk management, information sharing, and prevention. Participants
enter the virtual jurisdiction of “San Luis Rey” and attempt to uncover and neutralize
threats to the community by collaborating with other fictional local officials to gather
intelligence, manage the risks, and make decisions to thwart the terrorist plot. Failure to
properly apply preventive concepts results in realistic catastrophic outcomes in this
virtual world. Online Training
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Delivery: Web-Based (W) Training Provider IPS
Course Length 6 HRS Mission TCL Law Enforcement Investigation and Operations
Course Title Developing an Intelligence Capacity in State, Local, and Tribal Law Enforcement Agencies: A Quick
Start Program
Course Objective This course provides is designed to develop the intelligence capacity of State, local, and
tribal law enforcement agencies. It is compliant with the National Criminal Intelligence
Sharing Plan (NCISP) and the Information Sharing Environment (ISE) guidelines. The
course uses the "toolbox" analogy because it is "resource rich." It applies to all law
enforcement agencies, regardless of size
Delivery: Mobile (M) Training Provider MSU
Course Title Sustaining the Intelligence Function in State, Local and Tribal Law Enforcement
Course Objective As a follow-up class to AWR 181, the Intelligence Toolbox, this course provides
additonal training tools to sustain the intelligence capacity within all-sized agenices.
Core training components include Intelligence Led Policing (ILP); Establishing Public-
Private Partnerships; and Open Source Information and Intelligence. Class participants
will also receive an extensive audit tool to assist in determining what needs to be done in
their law enforcement agency to implement or develop ILP.
Delivery: Mobile (M) Training Provider MSU
Course Objective This program is for cities, counties, and regions with MSU facilitating two training workshops over
six to twelve months to create a public/private partnership for joint crisis management using an all-
hazards approach. The targeted audience includes first responders and other government departments
to collaborate with area businesses and non-profit organizations on how they can better prepare for,
respond to, and recover from man-made and natural disasters, critical incidents, and other related
events.
Delivery: Mobile (M) Training Provider MSU
Course Objective In this course, participants receive an overview of emergency response to a weapons of
mass destruction (WMD) event and are instructed how to obtain and integrate WMD
incident-related intelligence into a tactical operations plan. Building on this foundation,
participants are provided information allowing them to demonstrate the mission planning
processes. As the course progresses, they use this knowledge to develop tactical warning
orders, operations orders, and supplemental orders necessary to ensure a successful
WMD incident response. A central component of this course is the practical exercises
that are woven throughout several of the instructional modules—participants engage in
warning order, emergency assault planning, and tactical command practical exercises.
Delivery: Mobile (M) Training Provider NCBRT-LSU
Course Objective This course was developed by the American Red Cross in collaboration with Pearson
Performance Solutions. A self-directed, online course that provides foundational
awareness of Weapons of Mass Destruction/Terrorism types and effects in the context of
non-governmental organizations supplying humanitarian services during a disaster.
Delivery: Web-Based (W) Training Provider NCBRT-LSU
Course Length 1.25 HRS Mission TCL Mass Care (Sheltering, Feeding, and Related Services)
Course Objective This course is a problem-based course for small- to medium-sized jurisdictions. The
course provides an opportunity for the jurisdiction and its participants to develop and/or
refine strategies for responding to incidents in which suspected WMD devices may be in
transit via rail, truck, barge, or inter-modal cargo container. The course includes related
training intended to provide realistic scenarios that will provide the foundation for the
learning activities. This course affords opportunities for the jurisdiction’s participants to
train using a facilitated-discussion process supported by scenario-driven field training.
Finally, the jurisdiction can use this training course as a self-assessment process for its
decision-making capabilities, as well as its WMD-terrorist-response preparedness.
Delivery: Mobile (M) Training Provider NCBRT-LSU
Course Title Executive Seminar: Prevention of, Response to, Recovery from Campus Emergencies
Course Objective The purpose of this two-day workshop is to provide campus leaders, faculty governance,
student governance, campus law enforcement/security departments, campus
health/medical and mental health services, campus public affairs, jurisdictional law
enforcement and public safety agencies, and jurisdictional public information officers
with an understanding and ability to navigate through the difficult aspects of dealing
with campus emergencies such as man-made or natural events, including acts of violence.
The workshop will consist of small, integrated group activities that are problem-based
and will require a coordinated, integrated approach in order to solve.
Delivery: Mobile (M) Training Provider NCBRT-LSU
Course Title Prevention and Deterrence of Terrorist Acts: an Overview for all Disciplines
Course Objective This online training course provides the participant with an awareness for preventing and deterring
potential acts of terrorism through vigilance, observation, and reporting suspicious
indicators or terrorist acts. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is supporting
several major initiatives to prevent and/or deter terrorist incidents
Delivery: Web-Based (W) Training Provider NCBRT-LSU
Course Objective This course provides certified Federal, State, and local law enforcement officers with the
knowledge, skills, and abilities to assist in preventing and/or deterring weapons of mass
destruction (WMD) terrorist incidents
Delivery: Mobile (M) Training Provider NCBRT-LSU
Course Length 8 HRS Mission TCL Law Enforcement Investigation and Operations
Course Objective This course was developed by the American Red Cross in collaboration with Pearson
Performance Solutions. This course is an introduction to recognizing key on-scene
indicators of incidents related to and/or requiring Mass Sheltering services as well as
appropriate self-protective measures. The course also covers security issues unique to
Mass Sheltering during a WMD/T incident; including appropriate notifications, activities,
and useful tips. Through interactive web-based training, learners will utilize analytical
and proble-solving skills in order to provide the best response during a WMD/T incident
Delivery: Web-Based (W) Training Provider NCBRT-LSU
Course Length 1.25 HRS Mission TCL Mass Care (Sheltering, Feeding, and Related Services)
Course Objective This course was developed by the American Red Cross in collaboration with Pearson
Performance Solutions. This course is an introduction to recognizing key on-scene
indicators of incidents related to and/or requiring Mass Feeding operations as well as
appropriate self-protective measures. The course also covers security issues unique to
Mass Feeding in a WMD/T incident; including appropriate notifications, activities, and
useful tips. Through interactive web-based training, learners will utilize analytical and
proble-solving skills in order to provide the best response during a WMD/T incident.
Delivery: Web-Based (W) Training Provider NCBRT-LSU
Course Length 1.25 HRS Mission TCL Mass Care (Sheltering, Feeding, and Related Services)
Course Objective This course was developed by the American Red Cross in collaboration with Pearson
Performance Solutions. This course is an introduction to recognizing key on-scene
indicators of incidents related to and/or requiring Bulk Distribution operations as well as
appropriate self-protective measures. The course also covers security issues unique to
Bulk Distribution in a WMD/T incident; including appropriate notifications, activities,
and useful tips. Through interactive web-based training, learners will utilize analytical
and proble-solving skills in order to provide the best response during a WMD/T incident
Delivery: Web-Based (W) Training Provider NCBRT-LSU
Course Length 1.25 HRS Mission TCL Mass Care (Sheltering, Feeding, and Related Services)
Course Title Disaster Mental Health Considerations During a Weapons of Mass Destruction Incident
Course Objective This course was developed by the American Red Cross in collaboration with Pearson
Performance Solutions. This is a self-directed, online course that provides awareness of
the mental health impacts of WMD/T incidents and covers topics including Psychological
First Aid, self-care, and professional referrals.
Delivery: Web-Based (W) Training Provider NCBRT-LSU
Course Title Nurses on the Front Line: Preparing for and Responding to Emergencies and Disasters
Course Objective This course is a competency-based introduction to all-hazards disaster preparedness, with
an emphasis on medical and public health implications and interventions. It is presented
in nine interactive modules, and focuses on application of the DISASTER Paradigm™
(Detection; Incident Command; Scene Safety and Security; Assess Hazards; Support;
Triage and Treatment; Evacuation; and Recovery) to weather-related events and disasters
due to chemical; biological; nuclear/radiological; and explosive agents. The course
provides a standardized curriculum to help all responders understand their respective role
in disaster response and the need for integration into the overall public health response
system.
Delivery: Web-Based (W) Training Provider NCBRT-LSU
Course Objective This tactical operations course prepares tactical law enforcement teams to perform their
functional roles during tactical operations involving terrorist use of weapons of mass
destruction (WMD). Participants are expected to incorporate appropriate actions, required
by the complexities and uniqueness of a WMD incident, into individual actions and team
tactical objectives.
Delivery: Mobile (M) Training Provider NCBRT-LSU
Course Objective This course prepares hazardous materials (HazMat) teams within State and local
emergency response agencies to safely and effectively conduct public safety operations at
known or suspected weapons of mass destruction (WMD) incidents in a manner
consistent with Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) recommended guidelines for
procedures and protocols, including a sampling response in compliance with
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 29 Code of Federal Regulations
(CFR) 1910.120 (q). The course challenges participants to develop a systematic approach
to managing a WMD scene in which the public’s safety is at risk. The course evolves
from traditional problem-based classroom activities into a series of scenario-based
practical exercises. Participants who successfully complete the course are eligible to
participate in the Advanced Chemical/Biological Integrated Response course delivered at
the Dugway Proving Grounds
Delivery: Mobile (M) Training Provider NCBRT-LSU
Course Objective This course is designed to address specific fundamentals and skills associated with an
emergency response to a WMD incident. As such, it provides detailed technical
information and includes hands-on practice of actions required of emergency responders
in WMD incident situations.
Throughout the program of instruction, participants are reminded of the necessity for
teamwork among all responding agencies; as emergency responders, they must support
and facilitate the operations of fire and medical services and other responding agencies.
In summary, the course prepares representatives of State and local emergency response
agencies to perform a critical emergency responder role safely and effectively during an
incident involving WMD agents
Delivery: Mobile (M) Training Provider NCBRT-LSU
Course Title Terrorist Threat Guidelines: Law Enforcement Planning and Response to Changing Threat Levels
Course Objective This course aims to introduce participants to the Terrorist Threat Guidelines and the
Quick Reference Handbook so they can effectively utilize this resource in their planning
and response efforts. To accomplish this goal, the Terrorist Threat Guidelines: Law
Enforcement Planning and Response to Changing Threat Levels course begins with a
cursory review of the creation of the Department of Homeland Security, including
mention of Homeland Security Presidential Directives 3 and 5. Participants receive an
overview of the Homeland Security Advisory System, with particular attention focused
on the Color-Coded Threat Level System
Delivery: Mobile (M) Training Provider NCBRT-LSU
Course Objective This course provides tactical commanders, tactical operators, and support personnel with
the knowledge, skills, and abilities to command, plan, equip, train, and exercise tactical
teams for implementing safe and effective response to chemical, biological, radiological,
nuclear, and explosive (CBRNE) incidents. Participants, as members of integrated
tactical teams, implement these attributes during simulated weapons of mass destruction
(WMD) events. Participants develop competency in developing tactics for responding to
WMD incidents and tactical alternatives for neutralizing WMD incidents. Participants
conduct plan rehearsals and implement tactical plans in realistic scenario-based field
exercises.
Delivery: Mobile (M) Training Provider NCBRT-LSU
Course Objective This course teaches transit security authorities, local law enforcement officers, and other
emergency responders how to prevent, deter, and, when necessary, respond to terrorist
attacks in a mass transit environment. This hands-on, performance-based training is
specific to the challenges that are unique to transit systems. It includes an application
module and an in-depth field exercise that allows participants to use specific types of
technology.
Delivery: Mobile (M) Training Provider NCBRT-LSU
Course Length 24 HRS Mission TCL Public Safety and Security Response
Course Objective This course provides participants with the essential skills to investigate a hazardous environment
crime scene for the identification, documentation, presumptive forensic testing, collection, packaging,
preservation, and transportation to the laboratory for analysis of hazardous environment forensic
evidence. The course will address these areas by following the FBI 12-step crime scene management
process as applied to an HCE. This will enable participants to properly collect evidence that may be
used in a criminal prosecution. Finally, the course is intended to enhance the participants’ skills
needed to provide expert testimony for the successful prosecution of the perpetrators of a criminal
hazardous environment.
Delivery: Mobile (M) Training Provider NCBRT-LSU
Course Length 40 HRS Mission TCL Law Enforcement Investigation and Operations
Course Title Senior Officials-Disaster Management for Water and Wastewater Utilities
Course Objective The Senior Officials – Disaster Management for Water and Wastewater brings together
those personnel from within a jurisdiction who would be required to manage or react to
any natural or man-made incident that could potentially affect a water or wastewater
utility.
Delivery: Mobile (M) Training Provider NERRTC-TEEX
Course Objective The Disaster Management for Water and Wastewater Utilities course is designed to
provide training to water and wastewater professionals on issues concerning preparing
for, responding to, and recovering from incidents affecting water and/or wastewater
facilities.
This course introduces the various natural and man-made (accidental or intentional)
hazards to which water and wastewater systems may be vulnerable and the potential
effects the hazards may induce. Legislation that serves to aid in the planning and
response to a natural or man-made incident is discussed along with measures that can
mitigate threats to the water and wastewater systems. Participants are guided through
portions of the Environmental Protection Agencies Response Protocol Toolbox to
identify steps in the response and recovery processes.
Delivery: Mobile (M) Training Provider NERRTC-TEEX
Course Objective This course provides emergency responders with awareness-level instruction on
recognition, avoidance, isolation, and notification techniques in a weapons of mass
destruction (WMD) environment. The course covers prevention and deterrence and
chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNE) hazards.
Delivery: Mobile/Web Based Training Provider NERRTC-TEEX
Course Length 6 HRS Mission TCL WMD/Hazardous Materials Response and Decontamination
Course Objective This course introduces the various natural, technological, and civil hazards to which
electric power systems may be vulnerable and the potential effects the hazard may
induce. Measures to reduce risk are discussed along with the importance of integration
the full range of capabilities and emergency response organizations when developing a
response plan. Participants review the responsibilities of utilities during incident
recovery, organize information for presentation to the public and media during an
incident, and discuss activities involved in disaster planning.
Delivery: Mobile (M) Training Provider NERRTC-TEEX
Course Title Crisis Leadership & Decision Making for Elected Officials
Course Objective The seminar is an executive-level presentation for the nation’s elected officials at the city,
county, region, territory, tribal, and state levels. Seminar participants will discuss the
strategic and executive level issues and challenges related to preparing for and
responding to a catastrophic incident. The venue provides an excellent opportunity to
share proven strategies and practices and apply lessons-learned from past natural and
man-made disasters. The seminar is a facilitated, free flowing discussion of the stresses
of crisis leadership and decision making gained from reading a Harvard University,
Kennedy School of Government case study of a recent catastrophic disaster
Delivery: Mobile (M) Training Provider NERRTC-TEEX
Course Objective This course focuses on the unique personal protection challenges that responders face
during a weapons of mass destruction (WMD) or terrorist incident. Upon completing the
course, participants are able to respond to a WMD/terrorism incident in a defensive mode
and prevent the spread of a WMD hazard to the public and the environment
Delivery: Mobile (M) Training Provider NERRTC-TEEX
Course Objective The Wide Area Search course is designed to provide training for search responders,
coordinators, and planners to effectively conduct wide area searches due to disasters
either natural or man-made, including acts of terrorism
Delivery: Mobile (M) Training Provider NERRTC-TEEX
Course Title Emergency Medical Services (EMS): Operations and Planning for WMD Incidents
Course Objective This course equips jurisdictional first response medical personnel with the skills needed
to ensure proper patient treatment and transportation of adult and pediatric patients in the
event of exposure to chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNE)
agents. Exercises conducted in a CBRNE scenario reinforce facilitated classroom
presentations. Medical response staff participants use their education and clinical skills to
demonstrate proper techniques for assessment, triage, mass decontamination, treatment,
and stabilization. In addition, course participants receive training on the proper
techniques for protecting themselves and limiting cross contamination
Delivery: Resident (R) Training Provider NERRTC-TEEX
Course Objective basic understanding of the Federal controlling authorities for WMD/terrorism incidents; an overview
of the ICS for CBRNE/terrorism incidents; knowledge of the Federal resources available to assist and
support their jurisdiction in the event of a CBRNE/ terrorism incident
Delivery: Web-Based (W) Training Provider NERRTC-TEEX
Course Title Emergency Medical Services (EMS) for WMD Incidents: Basic Concepts
Course Objective participants possess a basic understanding chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive
(CBRNE) incident management, CBRNE-unique EMS responder considerations, and specific issues
related to the medical response to a CBRNE incident.
Delivery: Web-Based (W) Training Provider NERRTC-TEEX
Course Objective This course provides participants with a basic understanding of the terrorism threats;
CBRNE hazards delivery devices, and methods; and the fundamentals of ICS for responding to a
CBRNE/Terrorist incident.
Delivery: Web-Based (W) Training Provider NERRTC-TEEX
Course Length 3 HRS Mission TCL WMD/Hazardous Materials Response and Decontamination
Course Objective This course trains emergency response supervisors and mid-to-upper level managers in
the skills necessary to effectively plan for and manage a large-scale incident by applying
and implementing an all-hazards, multi-disciplinary, command and management team
approach as described in the National Incident Management System’s (NIMS) Incident
Command System (ICS), Multi-Agency Coordination Systems (MACS), and public
information systems, with specific emphasis on the incident planning and resourse
management processes. The course concludes with a practical application, role-play
exercise that is customized to the community in which the course is delivered.
Delivery: Mobile (M) Training Provider NERRTC-TEEX
Course Title WMD Threat and Risk Assessment (T&RA) (Local Jurisdiction)
Course Objective This seminar is a forum for the nation’s mayors to discuss disaster response challenges
unique to mayors, county executive officers, and county commissioners. This facilitated
discussion is designed for 8–12 mayors—preferably a group of mayors sharing regional
response interests. Providing a unique opportunity to share proven strategies, the seminar
features a multimedia terrorism scenario and other relevant all-hazards vignettes designed
to fuel discussion and highlight key issues of the emergency management framework.
Mayors receive an Executive Handbook outlining the emergency management
framework (protection, prevention, response, and recovery phases), as well as other key
mayoral-level issues and discussions topics.
Delivery: Mobile (M) Training Provider NERRTC-TEEX
Course Objective This workshop is for local jurisdiction elected and appointed senior officials. Its purpose
is to provide a forum to discuss strategic and executive-level issues related to disaster
preparedness, share proven strategies and best practices, and enhance coordination among
officials responsible for emergency response to a disaster. Participants receive an
Executive Handbook outlining the emergency management framework (protection,
preparedness, response, and recovery phases), as well as other key senior level issues and
discussions topics.
Delivery: Mobile (M) Training Provider NERRTC-TEEX
Course Title Enhanced Threat and Risk Assessment (ETRA) (Local Jurisdiction)
Course Objective This course extends beyond the process taught in MGT-310, Threat and Risk Assessment
and provides the jurisdiction with skills to develop an action plan to reduce or mitigate
identified vulnerabilities of critical infrastructure, facilities, systems, and special events
sites. There is a strong emphasis on security engineering concepts, building systems, and
security systems. The course delivery methodology consists of lectures, small group
discussions, multimedia scenarios, and inspections of facilities and infrastructures
selected by the jurisdiction. Participant learning occurs in multidisciplinary teams
Delivery: Mobile (M) Training Provider NERRTC-TEEX
Course Objective This course examines the role of public information in WMD/terrorism incident
management, and prepares participants to meet the challenges of communicating with the
press and public in a crisis. It outlines emergency public information management
principles, teaches crisis communication plan development, and provides practical
training in media response techniques. Topics include: The nature of terrorism and
WMD incidents and their implications for the public information function; conducting
emergency public information programs within the framework of the National Incident
Management System and the National Response Framework; integration of the Joint
Information Center with the Incident Command/Unified Command system; information
needs of the press and public in a WMD/terrorism emergency; message formulation and
target audiences; 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; and
communication objectives and action steps for each of the six phases of the crisis
communication life cycle
Delivery: Resident (R) Training Provider NERRTC-TEEX
Course Title Public Works: Preparing for and Responding to WMD/Terrorism Incidents (Previously PER-210)
Course Objective This course trains public works managers and supervisors in their critical infrastructure
and public services responsibilities and roles as they relate to a community’s preparation
and response to a weapons of mass destruction (WMD)/terrorism incident. Upon
completion of the course, the participants will be able to successfully conduct
vulnerability assessments of the jurisdictions critical infrastructure and facilities and
effectively contribute to the management of WMD/terrorism incident as a member of the
jurisdiction unified command structure. Course delivery consists of lectures, small group
discussions, participant activities, case studies, and scenario-driven exercises. The
participants conclude the course with an activity designed to improve and enhance the
public works emergency response plan.
Delivery: Mobile (M) Training Provider NERRTC-TEEX
Course Objective This course is designed to provide a basic understanding of the requirements and
considerations for establishing, organizing, and operating a State or regional chemical
biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNE) task force. Participants learn
how to enhance their response capabilities to suspected CBRNE disasters within their
state or region by the development of State or regional task forces. Topics covered in the
course include initial team start-up considerations, legal and medical issues, team
activations, response planning and activation, response implementation, response
termination, program sustainment, and financial management
Delivery: Mobile (M) Training Provider NERRTC-TEEX
Course Title Incident Management /Unified Command (IM/UC) for CBRNE and Terrorism Incident
Course Objective The course trains emergency response supervisors and managers in the skills necessary to
effectively plan for and manage a weapons of mass destruction (WMD) (chemical,
biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive [CBRNE])/terrorism incident by applying
the all-hazards command and management structures found in the National Incident
Management System (NIMS); with emphasis on the Incident Command System (ICS),
multi-agency coordination systems, and public information systems. The course uses a
multidiscipline jurisdictional team-building approach to accomplish the learning
objectives. Upon course completion, participants possess a working knowledge of local,
State, and Federal agency roles and responsibilities and their integration into a unified
command for managing terrorism and CBRNE incidents, as well as other incidents of
national significance, such as hurricanes or mass casualty incidents. The course delivery
methodology consists of lectures, small group discussions, participant activities,
multimedia scenarios, and a concluding tabletop exercise
Delivery: Mobile (M) Training Provider NERRTC-TEEX
Course Objective This course focuses on incident management skills, staff responsibilities, and the related
situational awareness and decision-making skills, using a computer-driven training
simulation to offer a challenging decision-making environment in a chemical, biological,
radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNE)/terrorism scenario. The course focuses on
the Incident Command Post and the key decision-making requirements within that
response node. The course begins with a short overview of emergency response
considerations and the Incident Command System (ICS) in a unified command structure
followed by several rigorous computer-driven emergency response CBRNE/terrorism
scenarios.
Delivery: Resident (R) Training Provider NERRTC-TEEX
Course Title Emergency Response to Terrorism: Tactical Considerations for Hazardous Materials
Course Objective This 2-day course is designed for the first on-the-scene responding hazardous materials technician or
persons who have the responsibility of developing initial hazardous materials tactical considerations.
Delivery: Resident (R) Training Provider NFA
Course Length 16 HRS Mission TCL WMD/Hazardous Materials Response and Decontamination
Course Objective This 6-day course focuses on applying the risk management model to health and safety aspects of
emergency services operations, including program management, day-to-day operations, and incident
safety. Content areas include firefighter and emergency services fatality and injury problem; the risk
management process; safety responsibilities of department members; regulations, standards, and
policies affecting emergency services safety; and appropriate documentation and recordkeeping
pertaining to firefighter and emergency services health and safety.
Delivery: Resident (R) Training Provider NFA
Course Objective This is the training portion of a Technical Assistance Program to develop State and regional Incident
Management Teams (IMTs) to function under the NIMS during a large incident or a major event.
Delivery: Resident (R) Training Provider NFA
Course Objective The course is directed at paramedics who are tasked with providing medical support at HAZMAT
incidents. The course assumes that participants are trained to the "first responder-operations level" as
defined by NFPA 472 and 29 CFR 1910.120
Delivery: Resident (R) Training Provider NFA
Course Objective This 2-day course is designed for the first on-the-scene responding to EMS personnel with the
responsibility to render patient care to victims of terrorist incidents.
Delivery: Resident (R) Training Provider NFA
Course Objective This 2-day course is designed to build upon the existing skills of the initial first-responding supervisor
from the ERT: Basic Concepts course or ERT: Self-Study guide.
Delivery: Resident (R) Training Provider NFA
Course Objective This course trains civilian emergency managers, first responders, and military personnel to work
together in planning and conducting emergency responses to terrorism. It also includes practical
exercises.
Delivery: Resident (R) Training Provider NICI
Course Length 5 DAYS Mission TCL WMD/Hazardous Materials Response and Decontamination
Course Objective Mandatory training for newly assigned NORAD and USNORTHCOM personnel. Introduction (Part
1) to NORAD and USNORTHCOM - overview of the Commands, Directorates and Special Staffs.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT: https:\\lms.noradnorthcom.mil.
Delivery: Web-Based (W) Training Provider NORAD-USNORTHCOM
Course Objective Introduction to DOE assets that can respond to a radiological incident or emergency.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT: https:\\lms.noradnorthcom.mil.
Delivery: Web-Based (W) Training Provider NORAD-USNORTHCOM
Course Objective Briefing convers DSCA for Vigilant Guard 2008. REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT:
https:\\lms.noradnorthcom.mil.
Delivery: Web-Based (W) Training Provider NORAD-USNORTHCOM
Course Objective to familiarize personnel with overall missions of Headquarters NORAD and NORTHCOM; includes
one-day Joint Combating Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Familiarization which satisfies the
mandatory level-one WMD requirement.
Delivery: Resident (R) Training Provider NORAD-USNORTHCOM
Course Length 3 DAYS Mission TCL WMD/Hazardous Materials Response and Decontamination
Course Objective Pre-req for Phase 2 attendance of the DSCA Mobile Team Training (MTT). REGISTRATION
REQUIRED AT: https:\\lms.noradnorthcom.mil.
Delivery: Web-Based (W) Training Provider NORAD-USNORTHCOM
Course Title Contingency Plan (CONPLAN) 3501 and Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) Executive
Brief
Course Objective Informational overview on USNORTHCOM CONPLAN 3501, DSCA in support of NLE 02-08.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT: https:\\lms.noradnorthcom.mil.
Delivery: Web-Based (W) Training Provider NORAD-USNORTHCOM
Course Title Joint Knowledge Development and Deployment Capability (JKDDC) - DSCA
Course Objective Overview of DSCA operations, including DOD role in the National Response Framework, National
Incident Management System, the Mission Assignment process, and USNORTHCOM Command and
Control planning. REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT: https:\\lms.noradnorthcom.mil.
Delivery: Web-Based (W) Training Provider NORAD-USNORTHCOM
Course Objective Explains threat or use of chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear weapons by hostile regimes and
terrorists. Describes challenges complicated by advance of technologies used to develop and deliver
these weapons, making it possible for adversaries to attack at a time and place of their choosing, with
little or no warning.. REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT: https:\\lms.noradnorthcom.mil.
Delivery: Web-Based (W) Training Provider NORAD-USNORTHCOM
Course Objective Covers DSCA Legal aspects. REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT: https:\\lms.noradnorthcom.mil.
Course Objective Introduces national, state, local, and DOD statutes, directives, plans, command and control
relationships, and capabilities with regard to DOD support for domestic emergencies and for
designated law enforcement and other activities. Course is structured as standardized base-line
training for all Defense Coordinating Officers (DCO), Defense Coordinating Elements (DCE),
Emergency Preparedness Liaison Officers (EPLO), USNORTHCOM [to include Component
Commands and subordinate Joint Task Forces (JTF)], Joint Directorate of Military Support (JDOMS),
Joint Regional Medical Planners (JRMP), National Guard Bureau, and Service Staffs directly involved
in DSCA missions. The DOD DSCA Course is available to interagency and intergovernmental
audiences to provide broad-base professional development for certain outside-agency personnel. The
second phase of the course consists of five days of academic classes and exercises utilizing a seminar
format and interactive discussion based instruction with subject matter experts and guest speakers with
recent and relevant civil support experience. The course will also employ a series of scenario-driven
exercises designed to integrate course content with decision making and role playing.
Delivery: Resident (R) Training Provider NORAD-USNORTHCOM
Course Title USNORTHCOM and JTF-AK CBRNE and DSCA Plans and Concept Overview
Course Objective Overview of USNORTHCOM and JTF-AK CONPLANs 3500 and 3501. REGISTRATION
REQUIRED AT: https:\\lms.noradnorthcom.mil.
Delivery: Web-Based (W) Training Provider NORAD-USNORTHCOM
Course Objective Training for the mission assignment DASS tracking tool. REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT:
https:\\lms.noradnorthcom.mil.
Delivery: Web-Based (W) Training Provider NORAD-USNORTHCOM
Course Objective This course is designed to prepare sheriffs and senior law enforcement administrators to
plan, equip, and train their departments to respond effectively to a weapons of mass
destruction (WMD) incident. Course content and activities are directed toward the
stimulation of critical thinking in participants. Throughout the course, an unfolding
scenario challenges participants to test their preparedness, the preparedness of their
agency, and the comprehensiveness of any plan that they may have developed.
Participants obtain a better understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the many
agencies that would respond to a WMD incident. They also gain an increased awareness
of the potential contributions that their office can make to preparedness planning and
response. In addition, attendees are prepared to enhance the ability of their civilian
community to respond effectively to a WMD crisis event
Delivery: Mobile (M) Training Provider NSA
Course Objective The course has been designed to show how to create a collaborative partnership between
community members and public safety personnel who wish to better prepare for an allhazards
event and who are interested in forming collaborative partnerships that
strengthen the ability of their community to respond to a disaster.
The course concentrates on preparation beginning at the family level, then moves to
mobilization of communities, partnership building, and establishment of goal-oriented
coalitions. Course modules cover topics that include awareness, preparation, prevention,
response, and recovery. Once formed, these community partnerships will enable
communities to identify possible targets, assess the level of threat to those targets and
determine the resources required to effectively neutralize or minimize an attack, identify
where to find those resources, manage an initial citizen response, and develop quickreference
guides for their community.
Emphasis is placed upon incorporation of existing programs (e.g. Neighborhood Watch,
Citizen Corps etc.) into the overall community plan. Participants will receive training in
all-hazards, terrorism and WMD, emergency management, community partnerships, and
community action planning. The course will includes an unfolding desktop exercise
specifically designed for the host community.
Delivery: Mobile (M) Training Provider NSA
Course Objective This course has been designed to assist jail staff and their local emergency management
office to develop and regularly examine their existing emergency plans and to add to
these plans provisions for a complete, long-term jail evacuation. This class is designed to
give jail officials (and other community and mutual aid responders) a new perspective
regarding their institution and terrorism. It provides prevention and target hardening
ideas, offers insights, and highlights areas for concern before, during, and after a jail
evacuation event.
Delivery: Mobile (M) Training Provider NSA
Course Objective This course is designed to prepare first responders and their supervisors to take the
critical actions required in the initial phase of a response, enhancing their abilities to
effectively and efficiently prepare for and coordinate incoming response units. The fourday
residential program provides training intended to enhance each department's overall
ability to prevent, plan for (and respond to) a large hazardous event, mass disruption of
life sustaining services, and a potential or confirmed WMD. It provides 32 hours of
classroom learning, activities, multiple tabletop exercises, and practical exercises that
provide knowledge and tools for a controlled and safe response to all-hazard and WMD
events. Training culminates with a large practical exercise which allows students to use
the tools learned and put them to practical use. Course content includes, Site Assessment,
Vulnerability, & Target Indicators, CBRNE, Incident Command System (ICS), National
Incident Management System (NIMS), Bomb Threats, Booby Traps & Detonations, and
Crowd Control & Evacuation.
Delivery: Resident (R) Training Provider NSA
Course Length 40 HRS Mission TCL WMD/Hazardous Materials Response and Decontamination
Course Title WMD Homeland Security Initiative: An Executive Level Program for Sheriffs
Course Objective This course is designed to prepare sheriffs and top law enforcement administrators to
plan, equip, and train their departments to respond effectively to a weapons of mass
destruction (WMD) incident. The course is organized into modules that begin with an
orientation covering WMD and the terrorist threat and then addresses recognition of a
threat, notification, assessments and inventories, roles and responsibilities, incident
management, communication, and documentation. Participants gain an understanding of
the many roles and responsibilities and potential contributions that sheriffs can and must
make to ensure the effectiveness of a community’s overall response to these incidents
Delivery: Mobile (M) Training Provider NSA
Course Length 12 HRS Mission TCL Law Enforcement Investigation and Operations
Course Objective This course prepares emergency response personnel to respond to an incident involving a radiological
or nuclear weapon of mass destruction (WMD), such as a radiological dispersal device (RDD, “dirty
bomb”) or an improvised nuclear device (IND). Participants are taught to conduct radiological surveys
of personnel, vehicles, facilities and outdoor areas. These hands-on activities blend cognitive
knowledge of radiation and instruments with survey techniques used in detecting the presence of
radiation, locating radioactive material, and measuring levels of radiation and radiological
contamination. This course is delivered throughout the nation. Pre-course site surveys are conducted
to identify and schedule classroom and urban training facilities for the hands-on activities and
practical exercises.
Delivery: Mobile (M) Training Provider NTS-CTOS
Course Length 24 HRS Mission TCL WMD/Hazardous Materials Response and Decontamination
Course Objective This course is a weapons of mass destruction (WMD) radiological/nuclear overview
designed for first responders and other personnel who are likely to be the first to arrive on
the scene of a radiological/nuclear incident. It focuses on the basics of radiation, possible
health effects, hazard identification, and proper notification procedures. The course is offered through
classroom instruction or via online learning at www.ctosnnsa.org.
Delivery: Web-Based (W) Training Provider NTS-CTOS
Course Length 6 HRS Mission TCL WMD/Hazardous Materials Response and Decontamination
Course Objective The course prepares the hazardous materials (HazMat) technician to respond to an
incident involving a radiological or nuclear weapon of mass destruction (WMD), such as
a radiological dispersal device (RDD, "dirty bomb") or an improvised nuclear device
(IND). This course is taught at the Nevada Test Site (NTS) providing unique hands-on experience
with radiation fields. The hands-on activities blend cognitive knowledge of radiation and instruments
with survey techniques used in detecting the presence of radiation, locating radioactive material, and
measuring levels of radiation and radiological contamination.
Delivery: Resident (R) Training Provider NTS-CTOS
Course Length 32 HRS Mission TCL WMD/Hazardous Materials Response and Decontamination
Course Objective This course is designed to train law enforcement and public safety officers to employ
department procured and issued personal radiation detectors (PRD) with in the bounds of
the jurisdiction/agency operational environment, including local instruments, procedures,
and legal considerations. The course provides training and extensive hands-on practice
with real radioactive material PRD instruments used in the course are the instruments owned and
issued by the responder organization. The responder organization will provide PRDs for student use in
the course, preferably one PRD per student.
Delivery: Mobile (M) Training Provider NTS-CTOS
Course Length 7 HRS Mission TCL Law Enforcement Investigation and Operations
Course Objective This course prepares state and local law enforcement agencies to detect and report
terrorist attempts to import, possess, store, transport, develop, or use radiological or
nuclear material. DELE will teach individual patrol officers and detection-andinterdiction
teams to detect, verify, locate, measure, identify, assess, and, if warranted,
report radiation and radioactive material. DELE will prepare the local law enforcement
team, upon the discovery of suspected illicit radioactive material, to seamlessly progress
from detection through alarm resolution to search and response, in conjunction with
regional and national assets. This course is designed to train law enforcement and public
safety officers to employ department-issued personal radiation detectors (PRD) and
radiation isotope identification devices (RIID) within the bounds of the jurisdiction/
agency operational environment, procedures, and legal considerations. The course
provides extensive hands-on practice with radioactive materials, including combinations
of innocent bulk cargo, simulated nuclear medical patients, industrial devices, and
nuclear materials. PRD and RIID instruments used in this course are owned and issued by the
participant’s organization. The participants’ organizations will provide PRDs for participants’ use in
the course, preferably one per participant. Counter Terrorism Operations Support (CTOS)
may provide a limited number of RIIDs to supplement responder organizations’ RIIDs
during the course
Delivery: Mobile (M) Training Provider NTS-CTOS
Course Objective Law enforcement intelligence for counterterrorism requires a more strategic or predictive
approach to deal with both domestic and international terrorist threats. This training helps
law enforcement analysts become aware of intelligence processes used in the national
security arena, and law enforcement’s role in the larger intelligence community. An indepth,
hands-on exercise using an all-crimes approach requires the students to find, and
pursue through analysis, indicators of a terrorist threa
Delivery: Mobile (M) Training Provider NW3C
Course Length 32.5 HRS Mission TCL Intelligence Analysis and Production
Course Objective The RDPC offers this course under a subcontract arrangement with Northwest Arkansas
Community College. Because the overall well-being of this country is dependent upon
the continued success of small and large businesses, the Institute of Corporate and Public
Safety (ICPS) has partnered with Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Tyson Foods, Inc., and J.B. Hunt
Transport Services, Inc., as well as with public sector first responders, with the intent of
preparing small and large business to effectively plan for emergencies of all types. More
specifically, this course strives to teach executive level managers and small business
owners how to develop a comprehensive and effective business continuity program from
start to finish
Delivery: Resident (R) Training Provider NWACC
Course Title Emergency Response: Strengthening Cooperative Efforts Among Public and Private Sector Entities
Course Objective This seminar, targeted toward key members of the community, both public and private,
brings the community together to strengthen collective emergency management
capabilities within the context of critical infrastructure disasters. Its purpose is
threefold—
• To foster information-sharing and sustainable partnerships among private and
public sector groups
• To clarify private and public sector roles and responsibilities within the National
Strategy for Homeland Security
• To develop strategies for mitigating, preparing for, responding to, and recovering
from disasters within a national framework.
Delivery: Mobile (M) Training Provider NWACC
Course Objective Completion of this awareness-level web-based training course prepares learners to
successfully recognize, report, and react to potential terrorist incidents. In the first two
lessons, learners develop a broad understanding of terrorism, including a definition of
terrorism as well as examples of terrorist groups and targets. In addition, learners gain
insight into the importance of protecting private sector resources through awareness-level
training. The last two lessons list various weapons of mass destruction (WMD), relay
indicators of potential terrorist activity, and outline actions to be taken in the event of a
potential terrorist attack.
Delivery: Web-Based (W) Training Provider NWACC
Course Objective Analysis 101 is an entry level course that prepared new analysts to play their role in achieving the
DNI’s goals of transforming intelligence analysis and fully integrating the intelligence community. It
brings together new analysts from throughout the IC during their initial months on the job for 18 days
of rigorous training in a truly joint environment, equipping them with the analytic skills necessary to
achieve the IC’s published Analytic Standards. It does so by concentrating on how critical thinking
fosters best practices in analytic tradecraft. Students examine the inter-related stages of the analytic
process, discuss the many barriers and pitfalls (personal, organizational, technical, and environmental
That can impede it, and practice techniques that help overcome obstacles and improve analytic rigor.
A core component is instructional and guided practice in thinking critically about the reasoning
process. Working closely with peers from other agencies, new analysts acquire a common set of
analytic skills and a joint perspective on intelligence enterprise, a solid foundation on which
subsequent agency-specific training can build. This course is classified at
the TOP SECRET//SI/TK level
Delivery: Resident (R) Training Provider ODNI
Course Length 2 WKS Mission TCL formation Gathering and Recognition of Indicators and Warning
Course Length 7.5 HRS Mission TCL Community Preparedness and Participation
Course Objective Federal Preparedness Circular (FPC)-65 provides guidance to the Federal Executive Branch
departments and agencies for developing COOP plans and programs. COOP plans facilitate the
performance of essential functions during any situation which may disrupt normal operations. This
course is designed to provide the skills and knowledge to improve the overall quality and workability
of COOP plans.
Delivery: Mobile (M) Training Provider REFER TWG
Course Objective This intermediate-level training course incorporates exercise guidance and best practices
from the HSEEP volumes. Throughout the course, participants learn about exercise
program management, design and development, conduct, evaluation, and improvement
planning.
Delivery: Mobile (M) Training Provider REFER TWG
Course Objective Various classroom and web-based training available for use of DHS grant funds. Includes
transportation and radiation worker training. http://www.radtrainonline.com/courses/default.asp
Delivery: Web-Based (W) Training Provider RSA
Course Objective It builds on the knowledge base from the previous courses in the Curriculum and provides participants
knowledge of the operation of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) in the
context of the principles of risk communication. The team building module enhances
preparedness by improving participants' ability to work across organizational borders. By
providing participants with information on the principles of risk communication against
the backdrop of the NIMS, local community responders gain an understand risk
communication as both a concept and an application. This course has been reviewed and
approved as NIMS compliant by the NIMS Integration Center.
Delivery: Mobile (M) Training Provider UCD-WIFSS
Course Title Principles of Preparedness for Agroterrorism and Food Systems Disasters
Course Objective It is an awarenesslevel course that prepares participants to systematically institute agroterrorism
preparedness in their community. It provides them with the skills and knowledge to
assess vulnerabilities; identify targets; develop prevention, protection, and mitigation
strategies; employ the principles of building multidisciplinary frontline emergency
response teams; and discuss important key elements involved in immediate and long-term
response to an agroterrorism attack or food systems disaster.
Delivery: Mobile (M) Training Provider UCD-WIFSS
Course Length 6 HRS Mission TCL Food and Agriculture Safety and Defense
Course Objective Local and regional emergency response teams gain an awareness of the potential targets and impacts
of agroterrorism and learn how effective preplanning within a community can mitigate acts of
agroterrorism.
Delivery: Mobile (M) Training Provider UCD-WIFSS
Course Length 6 HRS Mission TCL Food and Agriculture Safety and Defense
Course Objective Using the lessons learned from the preceding courses in the
curriculum, it trains traditional emergency responders and members of the agriculture
community on recovery operations, procedures, and techniques following an incident of
agroterrorism or food systems disaster. This course provides the fundamental framework
for orchestrating the recovery from an incident of agroterrorism or food systems disaster.
It defines recovery, and identifies the community stakeholders who must participate in
the recovery and the activities involved in restoring public confidence and a sense of
normalcy. This course provides specific steps for planning for recovery, both within
participants' own organizations and as stakeholders in the larger community-wide
incident command system. This course also helps enable participants to complete the
overall curriculum and become members of frontline emergency response teams
Delivery: Mobile (M) Training Provider UCD-WIFSS
Course Length 8 HRS Mission TCL Food and Agriculture Safety and Defense
Course Length 6 HRS Mission TCL Food and Agriculture Safety and Defense
Course Objective This course is offered to State, local, and tribal officials. Participants gain information
and materials to train State, local, and tribal managers in the development and
implementation of continuity of operations (COOP) plans in their regions as part of
catastrophic event preparedness.
Delivery: Mobile (M) Training Provider UM-CHHS
Course Objective Business Information Continuity is a course that will train business managers to respond
to varying threats that might impact their organization’s access to information. Business
Information Continuity provides requisite background theory and recommended best
practices needed by managers to keep their offices running during incidents of different
types. Topics include an overview of business information continuity, guides for
implementing and managing a business information continuity plan, a discussion of
technical vulnerabilities faced by organizations, and an examination of legal issues that
may confront an organization.
Delivery: Web-Based (W) Training Provider UM-CIA
Course Objective The Anti-Terrorism Intelligence Awareness Training Program (AIATP) is an 8 hour
specialized training program designed to provide state and local law enforcement officers
with a working knowledge of the intelligence process and their important role in the
collection, recording, and reporting of terrorist activities. Highlights of the program
include an introduction to the National Criminal Intelligence Sharing Plan, an overview
of both domestic and international terrorist groups, indicators of terrorist activities, the
use of the internet by terrorist groups, and a regional update of terrorist activities.
Delivery: Web-Based (W) Training Provider UM-CIA
Course Objective Course was developed by the University of Nevada at Las Vegas, center for Workforce
Development as was developed for front line security officers in sporting,casino and mall
venues. It is a train the trainer direct delivery course speaking to the key aspects of
terrorism and key elements of prevention, deterrence, response and recovery from
catastrophic events.
Delivery: Mobile (M) Training Provider UNLV
Course Title Hospital Management of Chemical, Biological, Radiological/Nuclear, and Explosive Incidents Course
(HM-CBRNE)
Course Objective The course is designed for hospital-based medical professionals, including physicians, nurses, dentists,
paramedical professionals, hospital administrators, medical planners, and others who plan, conduct, or
have responsibility for hospital management of mass-casualty incidents or terrorism preparedness.
Classroom instruction, scenarios, and tabletop exercises equip military and civilian hospital-based
medical and management professionals with skills, knowledge, and information resources to carry out
the full spectrum of healthcare-facility responsibilities required by a chemical, biological,
radiological/nuclear, explosive (CBRNE), or mass-casualty event.
Delivery: Resident (R) Training Provider US-AMRICD
Course Objective This curriclium is focused upon building capabilities for multi-agency collaboration.
Intact university teams will learn to agree on basic concepts relative to: planning, risk
assessment, training, exercising plans, and recovery / business continuity through
scenario-based training modules. The university teams will be composed of specialists
from five distinct areas: campus police, athletic department, emergency management,
fire/HazMat and emergency medical/health services. The expectation is for these
leadership teams to return to their respective universities and coordinate development of a
sport event security management system. The Sports Event Security Aware (SESA)
system, developed by the Center for Spectator Sports Security Management (CSSSM),
will be the basis for these back-home developments.
Delivery: Mobile (M) Training Provider USM-C3SM
Course Objective The Medical Effects of Ionizing Radiation (MEIR) Course provides medical and operational personnel
with up-to-date information concerning the biomedical consequences of radiation exposure, how the
effects can be reduced, and how to medically manage casualties. The training, formerly known as the
Medical Effects of Nuclear Weapons Course, includes nuclear incidents that can occur on or off the
battlefield and that go beyond nuclear weapons events.
http://www.afrri.usuhs.mil/outreach/meir/meirschd.htm#courses
Delivery: Mobile (M) Training Provider USUHS
Course Title The Leader’s Role in Creating Vigilant, Prepared, and Resilient Communities
Course Objective This workshop is designed to heighten the awareness of public safety executives and their
increased responsibilities and to assist participants from small, rural, and tribal
communities in creating vigilant, prepared, and resilient communities for homeland
security. Homeland security is presented as an issue that requires the best efforts and
collaboration of the whole community, including the public and private sector. This
workshop offers “hands-on” application and insight into the community’s role and
responsibility in managing homeland security and other events of national significance
through an all-hazards approach.
Delivery: Mobile (M) Training Provider WOU
Course Length 6.5 HRS Mission TCL Community Preparedness and Participation
Course Title Creating Vigilant, Prepared, and Resilient Communities for Homeland Security
Course Objective This course is designed to train and equip participants with the strategies and skills
necessary to create vigilant, prepared, and resilient communities for homeland security.
During this course, participants have the opportunity to demonstrate and use these
strategies and skills through a blended, adult-learning approach that includes classroom
discussion, problem-based learning (PBL), hands-on activities, and practical
demonstrations. Course topics include: Problem-Based Learning; Group Development;
Effective Team Building; Critical Thinking; Emotional Intelligence; Leadership Skills;
Community Policing; Homeland Security Resources at the Federal, state, and local level;
Terrorism and the Impact of Fear; All-Hazards Approach to Homeland Security; Special
Needs Populations; Community Responsibility; Ethics; Action Plan Development; and
Team Presentation Development, Presentation, and Evaluation.
Delivery: Resident (R) Training Provider WOU
Course Objective Regional Collaboration & Tribal Partnerships is the introductory course in a training
program designed to provide tailored, specific guidance in designing, expanding, and
sustaining homeland security regionalization through the building of both tribal and nontribal
collaborative partnerships across the United States. In this course, participants
serve as representatives for their community for developing a homeland security
regionalization initiative. Participants attending this course can expect a supportive
learning environment that incorporates lively interactive discussions, hands-on activities,
and take-home resources and continued learning opportunities. Course content includes
an overview of capabilities-based planning, homeland security policies and procedures,
existing programs that support regionalization initiatives, and the start-up procedures and
policies necessary in creating, expanding, and sustaining homeland security
regionalization initiatives, including strategic plans, timelines, MOUs, organizational
structure and modus operandi, bylaws, and research tools. This unique training
incorporates elements of a successful regionalization initiative model developed by
NNALEA.
Delivery: Mobile (M) Training Provider WOU
Course Objective one-day unclassified DHS IE course for intelligence professionals, State, local, tribal, and territorial
law enforcement and first responder personnel. It introduces students to the DHS IE and the National
Intelligence Community. It provides baseline knowledge in the areas of U.S. intelligence history, the
intelligence process and disciplines (INTs) and IE/IC organizations and functions
Delivery: Mobile (M) Training Provider DHS-OI&A
Course Length 1 DAY Mission TCL formation Gathering and Recognition of Indicators and Warning
Course Objective three–day unclassified DHS IE course for intelligence professionals, State, local, tribal, and territorial
law enforcement and first responder personnel. It introduces students with techniques to write and
brief within the IE. The PIWB course provides students with a foundation in the communication
principles of close reading, analytical writing and effective briefing
Delivery: Mobile (M) Training Provider DHS-OI&A
Course Length 3 DAYS Mission TCL formation Gathering and Recognition of Indicators and Warning
Course Objective five-day, unclassified DHS IE course for intelligence professionals, State, local, tribal, and territorial
law enforcement and first responder personnel. It introduces students to the domestic and transnational
threat facing the homeland. It provides baseline knowledge in the following subjects:
• Transnational terrorist threats to homeland security including potential threat groups
• Transnational criminal threats to homeland security
• Domestic extremist threats to the homeland including potential threat groups
• Terrorist threat operations
• Organizational structure of terrorist groups
Delivery: Mobile (M) Training Provider DHS-OI&A
Course Title REAC/TS two day Radiation Emergency Medicine Outreach course
Course Objective The Radiation Emergency Assistance Center / Training Site (REAC/TS) of the Oak Ridge Institute for
Science and Education (ORISE) presents a Radiation Emergency Medicine course during a two-day
(8-hours per day) course to first responders and hospital providers. The course topics to be covered,
but not limited to are: basic radiation protection; basic radiobiology; diagnosis and treatment of local
and whole body irradiation; treatment for internal contamination; and adapting response to handle
radioactively contaminated patients….. 11.3 hours CME credit
Delivery: Resident/Mobile Training Provider DOE-ORAU
Course Objective The Radiation Emergency Assistance Center / Training Site (REAC/TS) of the Oak Ridge Institute for
Science and Education (ORISE) presents a Radiation Emergency Medicine course during a one-day (8-
hour day) course to first responders and hospital providers. The course topics to be covered, but not
limited to are: basic radiation protection; basic radiobiology; diagnosis and treatment of local and
whole body irradiation; treatment for internal contamination; and adapting response to handle
radioactively contaminated patients….. 7.5 hours CME credit
Delivery: Resident/Mobile Training Provider DOE-ORAU
Course Objective When a hazardous material is released into the atmosphere, the National Atmospheric Release
Advisory Center (NARAC) can map the probable spread of contamination in time for an emergency
manager to decide if taking protective action is necessary. NARAC provides its customers with the
ability to request automated atmospheric calculations through user friendly software interfaces or by
contacting NARAC directly for support during an atmospheric hazard. This course starts by providing
a brief overview of NARAC’s role as an emergency response asset and its capabilities. This is
followed by a comprehensive look at the terminology and science behind NARAC products to provide
NARAC software users with an understanding of both the information needed to request a NARAC
calculation and the resulting products. The target audience for this course is DOE/NNSA emergency
responders, emergency managers, training managers, contractors, and others who use the automated
atmospheric calculations to support their response during an atmospheric hazard.
Delivery: Web-Based (W) Training Provider LLNL
Course Objective This course describes the basic use of the NARAC Web software interface. Emphasis is placed on
creating and submitting NARAC model runs, viewing the results of completed runs and other NARAC
information, and the process of sharing your model predictions, reports and data with other NARAC
Web users. These concepts are described in a manner relevant to consequence assessment staff and
emergency responders at DOE facilities
Delivery: Web-Based (W) Training Provider LLNL
Course Objective Seminar emphasis is on the identification and interdiction of a threat before an incident or a suspect
truck enters a workplace or community. Attendees will receive an introduction to simple, time-proven
techniques that support the development of a totality of the circumstance assessment of everyday
scenarios. The use of the techniques demonstrated in this seminar, have routinely led officials to be
successful identification and interdiction of in-transit criminal while a crime is being committed or,
before a crime or act of violence.
Objectives:
1. a brief history
2. an up-to-date briefing on the current situation
3. review of Security Plans, incident prevention tactics, and reporting methods and guidelines
4. briefing on resource availability
5. Focusing techniques to detect anomalies
6. rapid interview techniques
7. trucking industry norms and anomalies
8. techniques to use all of your senses all of the time
Delivery: Mobile (M) Training Provider DOT-FMCSA
-The law, policy, and ethics governing highway stops and drug prosecution
-Drug trafficking trends and key characteristics
-Use of the El Paso Intelligence Center
Training is designed to motivate the officer to go beyond the traffic warning or citation and
consummate the lawful seizure of contraband.
Post-seizure support of controlled delivery and analysis may be made available and coordinated
through resources of the DEA and EPIC
Topics:
1. Fairness in Law Enforcement and EPIC Watch Operations
2. The Law & Highway Interdiction Search & Seizure, Asset Forfeiture, 4th and 14th Amendment
Issues
3. Passenger Vehicle Interdiction Techniques
4. Commercial Vehicle Interdiction Techniques
5. Air Watch Operations, General Aviation, Uncontrolled Airports, private aircraft, bulk currency
movement
6. Bulk Currency Initiative
7. Fraudulent Documents
8. Specialized training for traffic law enforcement
9. Examples include Methamphetamine production and safety measures, asset forfeiture, officer safety,
and local interdiction trends
Delivery: Mobile (M) Training Provider EPIC
Description: To familiarize Federal, State, and Local Government Explosive Specialists with:
Results:
-Law enforcement officials and Commercial Vehicle inspection personnel will be better
equipped to identify and apprehend transporters and users of illicit drugs.
-Local, State, and Federal criminal enforcement and apprehension / interdiction initiatives will be
supported and enhanced.
-Our Nation’s highways will be less threatened by impaired and/or unqualified Commercial Vehicle
drivers, resulting in improved highway safety and a reduction in Commercial Vehicle crashes
Delivery: Mobile (M) Training Provider DOT-FMCSA
Course Objective To familiarize Law Enforcement personnel with current trends and patterns in the use of Commercial
Vehicles for significant criminal activity.
Results:
-Federal Law enforcement officials and qualified Commercial Vehicle inspectors will be
better equipped to identify and apprehend purveyors of illicit drugs and illegal aliens who pose a threat
to our Nation’s safety and security.
-Enhanced target selection skills of inspectors and agents will lead to the selection of
high probability drivers and Vehicles for secondary inspection.
-Commercial Vehicle searches will be conducted safely, methodically, and efficiently on selected
Vehicles. In-transit delays and vehicular / cargo damage is reduced.
-Commercial Vehicles being driven by high risk or unqualified drivers will be identified
and removed from our Nation’s Highways, thereby reducing the number of crashes.
Delivery: Mobile (M) Training Provider DOT-FMCSA
Course Length 3-10 DAYS Tailored D Mission TCL Law Enforcement Investigation and Operations
Course Objective This course addresses institutional and technical aspects of safe and efficient resolution of traffic
incidents and other roadway emergencies. In addition, the course focuses on practices to obtain
effective interagency and interdisciplinary understanding and cooperation.
Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:
-Apply the program elements needed for a formalized multi-agency program to manage traffic
incidents and roadway emergencies
-Compare and contrast techniques for effective onsite management of incidents
-Identify technological solutions to facilitate the management of incidents
-Construct a short-term list of 'next step' actions to improve multi-agency response to both major and
minor traffic incidents
Delivery: Mobile (M) Training Provider FHWA-NHI
Course Objective The 2-day version of the course will guide practitioners through all the phases of managing travel for
planned special events for a specific event category, based upon an event scenario defined by the
course participants. In addition, the goal of the 2-day course and group exercises is to meet the
participant's needs in planning and managing a similar future event for a specific locale. Course
participants will identify and apply pertinent planning steps, operations activities, and associated
considerations in developing an action plan for the defined planned special event scenario.
Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:
• Name the main categories of planned special events
• State key phases of managing travel for planned special events
• Identify the goals of managing travel for planned special events
• Describe the benefits of proactively managing travel for planned special events
• Describe the purpose and value of an action plan for managing travel for a specific planned special
event
• List key components of an action plan
Delivery: Mobile (M) Training Provider FHWA-NHI
Course Objective Designed to equip emergency responders with a general awareness of how to recognize and deal with
hazardous materials and the dangers associated with them during transportation
Delivery: Mobile (M) Training Provider TSI
Course Objective Course focuses on preparing and transporting radioactive material shipments in accordance with 49
CFR. Target Audience: Transporters or inspectors of radioactive material shipments. $625per
participant (group rates possible). Examine updated information regarding the transport of radioactive
materials
You will learn: Practice radiation monitoring - Identify sources of technical support - Identify
inspection procedures - Identify radiation types and principles - Use radioactive materials packaging
selection - Use previous incident examples - Use device monitoring
Delivery: Mobile (M) Training Provider TSI
Course Length 3 DAYS Mission TCL WMD/Hazardous Materials Response and Decontamination
Course Objective Directed towards the shipping and carriage of hazardous wastes and substances in accordance with 49
CFR and 40 CFR. (This is not a RCRA course.)--Target Audience: Shippers, carriers and inspectors
of hazardous waste shipments. $575 per participant (group rates possible)
Delivery: Mobile (M) Training Provider TSI
Course Objective Understanding how the Inident Management Team (IMT) interacts with the EOC when activated.
Course Title Building Design for Homeland Security for Continuity of Operations (COOP) Train-the-Trainer
Course Objective Understand the design approaches to mitigate man-made hazards that have the greatest applicability
and benefit for specific threats; Train other COOP stakeholders to include Program Managers and
Facility/Security Offices. Completion of IS-546 and IS-547 required.
Delivery: Resident/Mobile Training Provider FEMA NCP
Course Objective Ensure the performance of an agency’s essential functions during a COOP event.
Reduce loss of life by minimizing damage and losses.
Ensure the successful succession to office in the event a disruption renders agency leadership
unavailable to perform their responsibilities.
Reduce or mitigate disruptions to operations.
Ensure that agencies have alternate facilities from which to operate.
Protect essential facilities, equipment, vital records and other assets.
Achieve a timely and orderly recovery from a COOP situation.
Achieve a timely and orderly reconstitution from an emergency and resume full service
to internal and external customers
Delivery: Web-Based (W) Training Provider EMI-IS
Course Objective Provide skills and knowledge to improve the overall quality and workability of COOP plans.
Completion of IS-547, E/L 548, and G-549 are required to attend.
Delivery: Resident/Mobile Training Provider FEMA NCP
Course Title Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS), ICS 100
Course Objective This course provides training on and resources for personnel who require a basic understanding of the
Incident Command System (ICS). IS 100.a, Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS 100,
introduces the ICS and provides the foundation for higher-level ICS training. This course describes
the history, features, principles, and organizational structure of the ICS. It also explains the
relationship between ICS and the National Incident Management System (NIMS).
Delivery: Web-Based (W) Training Provider EMI-IS
Course Title Orientation to Hazardous Materials for Medical Personnel (IS 346)
Course Objective This course is designed to prepare medical and hospital personnel to analyze hazardous materials
situations, take the necessary steps to assure medical provider safety, and identify appropriate
resources for decontamination and medical care. This course serves as the prerequisite for the
State/Local/Tribal field course G346, Hospital Emergency Department Management of Hazardous
Materials Accidents (HMA).
Delivery: Web-Based (W) Training Provider EMI-IS
Course Objective This course provides fundamental information on the disaster assistance process and disaster
assistance programs. During a disaster, States must be responsive to local jurisdictions and must
effectively acquire and distribute Federal resources. State disaster management is complex, requiring
that State staff members have accurate information on the Federal programs available and work with
Federal counterparts in the management of those programs. As a State Coordinating Officer (SCO),
you play a critical role in managing the response and recovery operations. Other State staff that have a
vital role include Operations Officers, Individual Assistance (IA) Officers, Public Assistance (PA)
Officers, Hazard Mitigation Officers (HMOs), Community Relations Managers, and Public
Information Officers (PIOs).
Delivery: Web-Based (W) Training Provider EMI-IS
Course Title Emergency Support Function #15 (ESF #15) External Affairs: A New Approach to Emergency
Communication and Information Distribu
Course Objective The goal of this course is to provide basic training on the concept and practical application of the
Emergency Support Function #15 (ESF #15) Standard Operating Procedures to all FEMA External
Affairs staff, regardless of duty station, as well as to staff in all other agency divisions and Federal,
Tribal, State, local, and Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) partners.
Delivery: Web-Based (W) Training Provider EMI-IS
Course Objective This course provides an introduction to the National Incident Management System (NIMS). At the end
of this course, participants will be able to describe the intent of NIMS; describe the key concepts and
principles underlying NIMS; describe the purpose of the NIMS Components, including Preparedness,
Communications and Information Management, Resource Management, and Command and
Management; and describe the purpose of the National Integration Center. This course provides a
basic introduction to NIMS; it is not designed to replace Incident Command System and position-
specific training.
Delivery: Web-Based (W) Training Provider EMI-IS
Course Objective This interactive computer-based NIMS course prepares participants to use the components of a multi-
agency coordination system and establish relationships between all elements of the system.
Delivery: Web-Based (W) Training Provider EMI-IS
Course Title National Incident Management System (NIMS) Public Information Systems
Course Objective The public information systems described in NIMS are designed to effectively manage public
information at an incident, regardless of the size and complexity of the situation or the number of
entities involved in the response. The goal of this course is to facilitate NIMS compliance by
providing participants with the basic information and tools that they need to apply the NIMS public
information systems and protocols during incident management. This course is designed for local and
State public information officers.
Delivery: Web-Based (W) Training Provider EMI-IS
Course Length 3 HRS Mission TCL Emergency Public Information and Warning
Course Objective This interactive computer-based course provides the principles, tools, processes, and systems used in
the NIMS that incident managers need for timely and effective resource management during an
incident.
Delivery: Web-Based (W) Training Provider EMI-IS
Course Objective This online course provides an introduction to NIMS intrastate mutual aid and assistance. Participants
will learn about the purpose and benefits of mutual aid and assistance, and the emphasis that NIMS
places on mutual aid and assistance. The course explains how to develop mutual aid and assistance
agreements and mutual aid operational plans.
Delivery: Web-Based (W) Training Provider EMI-IS
Course Objective This course is intended for government executives, private-sector and non-governmental organizations
(NGO) leaders, and emergency management practitioners. This includes senior elected and appointed
leaders, such as Federal department or agency heads, State governors, mayors, Tribal leaders, and city
or county officials—those who have a responsibility to provide for effective response. This course
introduces participants to the concepts and principles for the National Response Framework.
Delivery: Web-Based (W) Training Provider EMI-IS
Course Objective The National Response Framework (NRF) presents the guiding principles that enable all response
partners to prepare for and provide a unified national response to disasters and emergencies—from the
smallest incident to the largest catastrophe. As part of the NRF, ESFs are primary mechanisms at the
operational level used to organize and provide assistance. This series of courses is designed to
overview each of the 15 ESFs. This course provides an introduction to ESF #1—Transportation.
Delivery: Web-Based (W) Training Provider EMI-IS
Course Objective The National Response Framework (NRF) presents the guiding principles that enable all response
partners to prepare for and provide a unified national response to disasters and emergencies—from the
smallest incident to the largest catastrophe. As part of the NRF, ESFs are primary mechanisms at the
operational level used to organize and provide assistance. This series of courses is designed to
overview each of the 15 ESFs. This course provides an introduction to ESF #2—Communications.
Delivery: Web-Based (W) Training Provider EMI-IS
Course Title Emergency Support Function (ESF) #3—Public Works and Engineering
Course Objective The National Response Framework (NRF) presents the guiding principles that enable all response
partners to prepare for and provide a unified national response to disasters and emergencies—from the
smallest incident to the largest catastrophe. As part of the NRF, ESFs are primary mechanisms at the
operational level used to organize and provide assistance. This series of courses is designed to
overview each of the 15 ESFs. This course provides an introduction to ESF #3—Public Works and
Engineering.
Delivery: Web-Based (W) Training Provider EMI-IS
Course Objective The National Response Framework (NRF) presents the guiding principles that enable all response
partners to prepare for and provide a unified national response to disasters and emergencies—from the
smallest incident to the largest catastrophe. As part of the NRF, ESFs are primary mechanisms at the
operational level used to organize and provide assistance. This series of courses is designed to
overview each of the 15 ESFs. This course provides an introduction to ESF #4—Firefighting.
Delivery: Web-Based (W) Training Provider EMI-IS
Course Title Emergency Support Function (ESF) #5—Emergency Management (IS 805)
Course Objective The National Response Framework (NRF) presents the guiding principles that enable all response
partners to prepare for and provide a unified national response to disasters and emergencies—from the
smallest incident to the largest catastrophe. As part of the NRF, ESFs are primary mechanisms at the
operational level used to organize and provide assistance. This series of courses is designed to
overview each of the 55 ESFs. This course provides an introduction to ESF #5—Emergency
Management.
Delivery: Web-Based (W) Training Provider EMI-IS
Course Title Emergency Support Function (ESF) #6—Mass Care, Emergency Assistance, Housing, and Human
Services
Course Objective The National Response Framework (NRF) presents the guiding principles that enable all response
partners to prepare for and provide a unified national response to disasters and emergencies – from the
smallest incident to the largest catastrophe. As part of the NRF, Emergency Support Functions (ESFs)
are primary mechanisms at the operational level used to organize and provide assistance. This series
of courses provides an overview of each of the 15 ESFs. This course introduces Emergency Support
Function (ESF) #6 – Mass Care, Emergency Assistance, Housing, and Human Services.
Delivery: Web-Based (W) Training Provider EMI-IS
Course Length Self-paced Mission TCL Mass Care (Sheltering, Feeding, and Related Services)
Course Title Emergency Support Function (ESF) #7—Logistics Management and Resource Support Annex
Course Objective The National Response Framework (NRF) presents the guiding principles that enable all response
partners to prepare for and provide a unified national response to disasters and emergencies—from the
smallest incident to the largest catastrophe. As part of the NRF, ESFs are primary mechanisms at the
operational level used to organize and provide assistance. This series of courses is designed to
overview each of the 75 ESFs. This course provides an introduction to ESF #7—Logistics
Management and Resource Support Annex.
Delivery: Web-Based (W) Training Provider EMI-IS
Course Length Self-paced Mission TCL Critical Resource Logistics and Distribution
Course Title Emergency Support Function (ESF) #8—Public Health and Medical Services
Course Objective The National Response Framework (NRF) presents the guiding principles that enable all response
partners to prepare for and provide a unified national response to disasters and emergencies—from the
smallest incident to the largest catastrophe. As part of the NRF, ESFs are primary mechanisms at the
operational level used to organize and provide assistance. This series of courses is designed to
overview each of the 85 ESFs. This course provides an introduction to ESF #8—Public Health and
Medical Service Support.
Delivery: Web-Based (W) Training Provider EMI-IS
Course Objective The National Response Framework (NRF) presents the guiding principles that enable all response
partners to prepare for and provide a unified national response to disasters and emergencies—from the
smallest incident to the largest catastrophe. As part of the NRF, ESFs are primary mechanisms at the
operational level used to organize and provide assistance. This series of courses is designed to
overview each of the 95 ESFs. This course provides an introduction to ESF #9—Search and
Rescue.
Delivery: Web-Based (W) Training Provider EMI-IS
Course Title Emergency Support Function (ESF) #10—Oil and Hazardous Response Annex
Course Objective The National Response Framework (NRF) presents the guiding principles that enable all response
partners to prepare for and provide a unified national response to disasters and emergencies—from the
smallest incident to the largest catastrophe. As part of the NRF, ESFs are primary mechanisms at the
operational level used to organize and provide assistance. This series of courses is designed to
overview each of the 15 ESFs. This course provides an introduction to ESF #10—Oil and Hazardous
Response Annex.
Delivery: Web-Based (W) Training Provider EMI-IS
Course Title Emergency Support Function (ESF) #11—Agriculture and National Resources
Course Objective The National Response Framework (NRF) presents the guiding principles that enable all response
partners to prepare for and provide a unified national response to disasters and emergencies—from the
smallest incident to the largest catastrophe. As part of the NRF, ESFs are primary mechanisms at the
operational level used to organize and provide assistance. This series of courses is designed to
overview each of the 15 ESFs. This course provides an introduction to ESF #11—Agriculture and
National Resources.
Delivery: Web-Based (W) Training Provider EMI-IS
Course Length Self-paced Mission TCL Food and Agriculture Safety and Defense
Course Objective The National Response Framework (NRF) presents the guiding principles that enable all response
partners to prepare for and provide a unified national response to disasters and emergencies—from the
smallest incident to the largest catastrophe. As part of the NRF, ESFs are primary mechanisms at the
operational level used to organize and provide assistance. This series of courses is designed to
overview each of the 15 ESFs. This course provides an introduction to ESF #12—Energy.
Delivery: Web-Based (W) Training Provider EMI-IS
Course Title Emergency Support Function (ESF) #13—Public Safety and Security Annex
Course Objective The National Response Framework (NRF) presents the guiding principles that enable all response
partners to prepare for and provide a unified national response to disasters and emergencies—from the
smallest incident to the largest catastrophe. As part of the NRF, ESFs are primary mechanisms at the
operational level used to organize and provide assistance. This series of courses is designed to
overview each of the 15 ESFs. This course provides an introduction to ESF #13—Public Safety and
Security Annex.
Delivery: Web-Based (W) Training Provider EMI-IS
Course Length Self-paced Mission TCL Law Enforcement Investigation and Operations
Course Objective The National Response Framework (NRF) presents the guiding principles that enable all response
partners to prepare for and provide a unified national response to disasters and emergencies – from the
smallest incident to the largest catastrophe. As part of the NRF, Emergency Support Functions (ESFs)
are primary mechanisms at the operational level used to organize and provide assistance. This series of
courses is designed to overview each of the 15 ESFs. This course provides an introduction to
Emergency Support Function (ESF) #14 –Long-Term Community Recovery
Delivery: Web-Based (W) Training Provider EMI-IS
Course Objective The National Response Framework (NRF) presents the guiding principles that enable all response
partners to prepare for and provide a unified national response to disasters and emergencies—from the
smallest incident to the largest catastrophe. As part of the NRF, Support Annexes describe how
Federal departments and agencies, the private sector, volunteer organizations, and nongovernmental
organizations (NGOs) coordinate and execute the common support processes and administrative tasks
required during an incident. The actions described in the Support Annexes are not limited to particular
types of events, but are overreaching in nature and applicable to nearly every type of incident. This
course provides an introduction to the Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources (CIKR) Support
Annex to the NRF.
Delivery: Web-Based (W) Training Provider EMI-IS
Course Objective The National Response Framework (NRF) presents the guiding principles that enable all response
partners to prepare for and provide a unified national response to disasters and emergencies – from the
smallest incident to the largest catastrophe. As part of the NRF, the Incident Annexes describe the
concept of operations to address specific contingency or hazard situations or an element of an incident
requiring specialized application of the NRF. This course provides an introduction to the
Nuclear/Radiological Incident Annex (NRIA) to the NRF.
Delivery: Web-Based (W) Training Provider EMI-IS
Course Objective This course is intended for DHS and other Federal staff responsible for implementing the NIPP, and
Tribal, State, local, and private sector emergency management professionals. The course is also
designed to teach potential security partners about the benefits of participating in the NIPP.
Delivery: Web-Based (W) Training Provider EMI-IS
Course Objective This IEMC addresses preparedness and response in emergency situations resulting from severe
weather-related hazards. This exercise-based course is conducted for participants from communities
throughout the country. The IEMC places public officials and other key community leaders in a
disaster simulation. The course methodologies of classroom instruction, planning sessions, and
exercises allow for structured decision making in a learning environment that is nonetheless realistic.
A key outcome of this IEMC is that additional planning needs are identified, providing the
opportunity to enhance overall preparedness.
Delivery: Resident/Mobile Training Provider EMI
CEU/POST 2.8 CEU Mission TCL3 Emergency Public Information and Warning
Course Objective This IEMC focuses on preparing for and responding to the consequences of a terrorist act. Three
scenarios are used for the functional exercises: chemical, biological, and explosive. This exercise-
based course is conducted for participants from communities throughout the country. The IEMC
places public officials and other key community leaders in a disaster simulation. The course
methodologies of classroom instruction, planning sessions, and exercises allow for structured decision
making in a realistic learning environment. In the IEMC: Homeland Security, special attention is
placed on the response among agencies when the disaster area also is a crime scene.
Delivery: Resident/Mobile Training Provider EMI
CEU/POST 2.8 CEU Mission TCL3 Emergency Public Information and Warning
Course Objective Community-specific IEMCs place emphasis on a specific jurisdiction’s risks, response capability,
target capabilities, and short-term recovery issues. They are tailored to fit the jurisdictions and are
based on a selected hazard scenario. Course methodologies include classroom instruction, group
planning sessions, and exercises that allow for structured decision making in a learning environment.
A key outcome of this IEMC is to provide participants with the ability to carry out their respective
EOC functions related to disaster response and assist with making the transition from response
activities to short-term recovery.
Delivery: Resident/Mobile Training Provider EMI
CEU/POST 2.8 CEU Mission TCL3 Emergency Public Information and Warning
Course Objective This course is a new resident course released in FY 2009 to provide an exercise environment for EOC
members and IMT responders to practice communications and coordination between the EOC and
field operations command during simulated incidents, both planned and unplanned. This course
describes the roles, responsibilities, and relationships of local emergency operations centers (EOCs)
and Incident Management Teams (IMTs). It trains participants on effective management of domestic
incidents and exercises the interfaces between EOC personnel and All Hazards IMTs (Types 3, 4, and
5). This IEMC clarifies the difference between resource management at the EOC and on-scene
command. It presents four ways an EOC can be organized and explains the difference between the
IMT’s on-scene command responsibilities and an EOC’s coordination responsibilities. This course is
delivered via classroom lectures, discussions, and functional exercises.
Delivery: Resident/Mobile Training Provider EMI
CEU/POST 2.8 CEU Mission TCL3 Emergency Public Information and Warning
Course Objective This course works best when delivered to Incident Command System and Emergency Operations
Center personnel from the same community. The course provides an opportunity for participants to
begin developing an ICS/EOC interface for their community. The course reviews ICS and EOC
responsibilities and functions and depends heavily on exercises and group discussions to formulate the
interface.
Delivery: Mobile (M) Training Provider EMI
Course Title Intermediate Incident Command System (ICS) for Expanding Incidents, ICS 300
Course Objective ICS 300 provides training on and resources for personnel who require advanced application of the
Incident Command System (ICS). The course expands upon information covered in the ICS 100 and
ICS 200 courses.
Delivery: Mobile (M) Training Provider Refer TWG
Course Title Advanced Incident Command System (ICS), Command and General Staff—Complex Incidents, ICS
400
Course Objective This course provides training on and resources for personnel who require advanced application of the
Incident Command System (ICS). This course expands upon information covered in ICS 100 through
ICS 300 courses. These earlier courses are prerequisites for ICS 400.
Delivery: Mobile (M) Training Provider Refer TWG
Course Objective This course prepares local and State 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.
Delivery: Mobile (M) Training Provider EMI
Course Objective The purpose of this course is to provide a process and tools for jurisdictions to use in working together
to achieve communications interoperability. Based on the SAFECOM model developed by the
Department of Homeland Security’s Office for Interoperability and Compatibility, and the National
Incident Management System (NIMS), this course focuses on cooperative planning in five main
areas—governance, technology, plans and procedures, training and exercises, and usage—and on
funding improvements in those areas.
Delivery: Mobile (M) Training Provider EMI
Course Objective This course explores the role, design, and functions of Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs) and
their relationships as components of a multiagency coordination system. The course contains disaster-
related examples, activities, and case studies that relate to EOCs and multiagency coordination
systems at the local, State, and Federal levels of government.
Delivery: Mobile (M) Training Provider EMI
Course Title Debris Management Planning for State, Tribal, and Local Officials
Course Objective This course provides an overview of issues and recommended actions necessary to plan for, respond
to, and recover from a major debris-generating event with emphasis on State, Tribal, and local
responsibilities. Developed from a pre-disaster planning perspective, the course includes debris staff
organizations, compliance with laws and regulations, contracting procedures, debris management site
selection, volume reduction methods, recycling, special debris situations, and supplementary
assistance.
Delivery: Resident/Mobile Training Provider EMI
Course Title Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program: Training State Trainers
Course Objective This course is designed to provide States, U.S. Territories, or federally recognized Tribal
organizations with a cadre of trainers who have the knowledge and tools necessary to conduct
standardized trainings for the Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program. The trainers will
train grant-supported crisis counselors to carry out individual and group crisis counseling, basic
education and support, referral, community networking, and public education for disaster survivors
and affected communities.
Delivery: Resident/Mobile Training Provider EMI
August 2009
Training Provider Index
Abreviation Training Provider, Contact Information, and Funding Specifics
AMA American Medical Association
www.redcross.org
CDC Center Disease Control and Prevention
http://www.fda.gov/Training/ForStateLocalTribalRegulators/ucm119016.htm
Online training website for Radiological course delivery
DHS-OI&A DHS Office of Intelligence and Analysis
Tim Jones
Manager, WMD/Terrorism Training Program, ARC
2025 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20006
Phone: 202-303-7271
http://www.tswg.gov/
DoD funded. Refer to website for more information.
DOE-EM Department of Energy-Environmental Management
http://www.em.doe.gov/TEPPPages/TEPPTraining.aspx
DOE Funded
DOE-EOTA Department of Energy-Emergency Operations Training Academy
http://eota.doeal.gov/EOTA/public/courselist.aspx
Various free computer based training modules. Funded by the Department of Energy. For more
information, refer to the contact website.
DOE-ORAU Department of Energy-Oak Ridge Associated Universities
Various REAC/TS and other course posted online at: http://www.orau.org/radiation-emergency-
medicine/default.aspx POC: Mark Hart: mark.hart@orise.orau.gov
Funded by DOE
DOT-FMCSA Department of Transportation-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
diap@dot.gov
Funded by DOT. Host to provide facilities,
DPETAP Domestic Preparedness Equipment Training Assistance Program
http://training.fema.gov/IS/
Free online training.
EMRTC Energetic Material Research and Training Center at New Mexico Tech
NORAD-USNORTHCOM NORAD-USNORTHCOM
Contact State Administraive Agency-Training Point of Contact (SAA-TPOC). Website for CTOS
is: http://ctosnnsa.org
FEMA Funded and Grant approved training. https://www.firstrespondertraining.gov/TEI/cost.jsp
Contact State Administraive Agency-Training Point of Contact (SAA-TPOC). For online courses,
go to: http://icps.nwacc.edu/train_sched.php
FEMA Funded and Grant approved training. https://www.firstrespondertraining.gov/TEI/cost.jsp
OBP Office of Bombing Prevention
Emails can be found in the Training Request section of this Manual (SRooney, MCandee, and
TKaselionis). This means this course has multiple providers and we will work with your
agency/department to provide the delivery.
Contact: www.tsi.dot.gov
The FTA sponsors all training activities provided by the Transit Safety and Security Division. All
costs, other than a materials fee, are waived for all transit system employees, Federal agencies, or
state transportation agencies that are direct recipients or sub-recipients of FTA funds. Courses
offered on a cost-recovery basis are an exception to this waiver. Non-FTA grantees may be required
to pay additional fees in above to the materials fee.
UCD-WIFSS UC Davis-Western Institute for Food Safety & Security
USAMRICD
3100 Ricketts Point Road
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21010-5400 For questions about our in-house courses, products,
distance learning and other general questions: usamricdcccmail@amedd.army.mil
Charges vary based on course. Grant funding may be used. To know more contact your SAA-
TPOC for information.
USM-C3SM University of Southern Mississippi-Center for Spectator Sports Security Management