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FEM 140–Emergency Planning (1)
Introduces the fundamentals of the emergency
planning process, including the rationale behind
planning. Presents reasons for effective participation
in the all-hazard emergency operations planning
process to save lives and protect property threatened
by disaster. Designed for emergency management
personnel who are involved in developing an
effective emergency planning system.
FEM 141–Disaster Exercise (1)
Introduces the fundamentals of exercise design
and prepares students to design and conduct
a small functional exercise for an organization.
Addresses the value of conducting exercises and the
components of a comprehensive exercise program.
Reviews the exercise development process including
development tasks, organization of the design team,
exercise documentation, and the steps in designing
an exercise.
FEM 143–Tribal Governments and Emergency
Management (1)
Provides basic knowledge to build effective
partnerships with tribal governments and work in
concert with tribal governments to protect native
people and property against all types of hazards.
Throughout this course, tribal representatives
speak about their history, culture, and way of life,
and how to develop good relationships with tribal
communities. Several lessons are devoted to specific
program challenges that individuals may encounter
in working with tribal governments to provide
financial and technical assistance through disaster
relief programs.
FEM 144–Environmental and Historic
Preservation (1)
Provides students with the background and
practical knowledge needed to participate in FEMA’s
environmental and historic review process. The
course will also cover how the environmental/historic
preservation review process applies to various job
responsibilities within FEMA’s programs.
FEM 145–Hazardous Materials Preparedness
(1)
Introduces the Hazardous Materials (HazMat)
planning process. Discusses types of HazMat and
methods of dealing with HazMat. Identifies some of
the resources that are available to assist in HazMat
mitigation.
FEM 146–Radiological Emergency
Preparedness (REP) (1)
Provides an understanding of FEMA’s Radiological
Emergency Preparedness (REP) planning and
preparedness procedures. Introduces the regulatory
basis, philosophy, and methodology of exercise
evaluation and an evaluator’s role in the process.
Describes the responsibilities of an evaluator before,
during, and after an exercise. Explores the six
evaluation areas that are examined during exercise
evaluation.
FEM 150–Incident Command System (ICS) (1)
Describes the history, features, principles, and
organizational structure of the Incident Command
System (ICS). It also explains the relationship between
the Incident Command System (ICS) and the National
Incident Management System (NIMS). Additionally, it
provides training on and resources for personnel who
are likely to assume a supervisory position within the
Incident Command System (ICS).
FEM 151–National Incident Management
System (NIMS) (1)
Provides a comprehensive understanding of the
National Incident Management System (NIMS);
purpose, principles, key components and benefits,
in conjunction with the Incident Command System
(ICS). Provides specific instruction as to the Planning,
Public Information and Resource Management
functions of NIMS.
FEM 155–Emergency Radiological Response
Transportation (1)
Provides an understanding of radiological basics and
biological effects from radiation exposure. Details a
comprehensive introduction into potential hazards
and mitigation procedures in resolving Radiological
Transportation related incidents including
radioactive product packaging and containment,
survey instruments, decontamination and disposal
modalities.
FEM 156–Emergency Planning for Schools (1)
Describes methods utilized to assess potential
hazards that schools may face. Provides a
comprehensive understanding of emergency
management operations utilizing the Incident
Command System (ICS) detailing roles and
responsibilities in the school setting. Explains how to
develop and test an Emergency Operations Plan that
addresses potential hazards.
FEM 157–Hazard Mitigation (1)
Explains how to develop community support,
identify potential hazards, assess risk, and utilize
outside agency assistance with mitigation planning.
Details the economic impact to communities that
suffer disasters resulting in the need to address risk
through the development and implementation of a
Hazard Mitigation plan. Presents actual examples of
successful hazard mitigation planning.
FEM 158–Protecting Your Home and Small
Business from Disaster (1)
Presents in a non-technical format specific protective
measures that can reduce the negative consequences
of disasters upon homes or small businesses.
FEM 159–National Response Framework
(NRF) (1)
Introduces students to the concepts and principles of
the National Response Framework (NRF). Explores the
roles and responsibilities of entities as specified in the
NRF and the actions that support national response.
Provides instruction on the NRF structures for
implementing national-level policy and operational
coordination for domestic incident response.
FEM 161–An Emergency Operation Center
(EOC) (1)
Describes the role, design, and functions of
Emergency Operation Centers and their relationships
as components of a multi-agency coordination
system. The course contains disaster related
examples, activities, and case studies that relate to
EOC’s and multi-agency coordination systems at the
local, state and federal levels of government.
FEM 170–Mitigation Grants Management (1)
Provides students with the basic knowledge
about using the web-based Mitigation Electronic
Grants (eGrants) Management System. Introduces
the functions of the applicant and subapplicant
and focuses on administration, application, and
monitoring aspects of the eGrants system.
FEM 171–NIMS Communications (1)
Provides students with the basic knowledge
about the primary functions of the NIMS multi-
agency coordination systems, communication and
information management and intrastate mutual aid.
FEM 173–Continuity of Operations Planning
(1)
Provides a brief overview of continuity, including its
definition, the legal basis for continuity planning, the
Continuity Program Management Cycle, and essential
elements of a viable continuity program. Describes
the Continuity Management Cycle, how it should be
used to develop sound continuity of operations plans,
and the roles and responsibilities of the Continuity
Program Manager and other key players. Identifies
the unique aspects of designing a continuity exercise.
This course is for students seeking additional
instruction and practice in Continuity of Operations
Planning (COOP) as prescribed in Federal Continuity
Directive (FCD) 1.
FEM 174–Disaster Response Operations (1)
Covers the operational components of disaster
response including public assistance, points of
distribution, personnel deployment, and mission
assignments.
FEM 175–Citizen Preparedness (1)
Provides a general introduction to emergency
preparedness information and focuses on the role
of the individual in being prepared. The study of
the most common natural and manmade disasters,
including the dangers of hazardous chemicals in the
home are addressed.
FEM 176–Continuity of Operations Planning
for Pandemics Exercise (1)
Introduces students to the characteristics of a
pandemic influenza, the effects on every facet of
society and the steps to minimize the effects. Covers
fundamental continuity principles and processes
with a pandemic focus. Describes strategies for social
distancing and special protection for first responders,
healthcare personnel, and others daily contract with
the public.