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2019 - 2020 FCC Academic Catalog
FEMA 110-Animals in Disaster Planning (1)
(formerly FEM 110)
Intended to guide emergency management officials
and animal owners, care providers, and industries
in preparing community disaster plans. The goal is
to provide sufficient information for both groups to
meet and develop meaningful and effective plans
that improve the care of animals, their owners,
and the animal-care industries in disasters. This
course provides the basic background knowledge
needed to develop a coordinated response to
a disaster in which animals and their owners
are affected. Further training with local or state
emergency management programs is essential.
FEMA 119-Volunteer Agencies in
Emergency Management (1)
(formerly FEM 119)
Provides students with a basic understanding of the
history, roles, and services of disaster relief voluntary
agencies in providing disaster assistance. It is
appropriate for both the general public and those
involved in emergency management operations.
FEMA 122-Community Hurricane
Preparedness (1)
(formerly FEM 122)
Provides emergency managers and disaster
coordinators with basic information about
the nature of hurricanes and the hazards they
pose, and how the National Weather Service
(NWS) forecasts future hurricane behavior.
FEMA 127-Emergency Management
of Hazardous Weather (1)
(formerly FEM 127)
Designed to provide the student with a solid
background in understanding hazardous
weather and community risks so they can
communicate effectively with the local National
Weather Service office and their community.
FEMA 130-Introduction to Residential
Coastal Construction (1)
(formerly FEM 130)
Provides the student with a guideline of basic
information concerning residential coastal
construction. It identifies the best practices for
improving the quality of construction and reducing
the economic losses associated with coastal disasters.
It also explains how the risk to coastal residential
development can be reduced by employing best
practices in site location, design, and construction.
FEMA 131-Principles of Emergency
Management (1)
(formerly FEM 131)
Provides an introduction to the fundamentals
of emergency management as an integrated
system. Surveys how the resources and
capabilities of organizations at all levels can be
networked together in emergency management
phases for effective hazard response.
FEMA 132-Leadership and Decision
Making Concepts (1)
(formerly FEM 132)
Introduces students to leadership skills and
influence types, with a particular focus on trust-
building and facilitation of change through
a leadership role. Examines critical decision
making and problem solving strategies for
emergency management managerial, planning,
and response roles. Explores a five-step problem
solving model and its applications, especially in
group situations or emergency conditions.
FEMA 134-Effective Communication (1)
(formerly FEM 134)
Provides an introduction to communication
and interpersonal skills needed by local
emergency managers, planners, and responders.
Develops communication skills needed in
emergency management situations.
FEMA 135-Developing and
Managing Volunteers (1)
(formerly FEM 135)
Provides an introduction for working with
volunteers and volunteer agencies (VOLAG) on
emergency management projects. The need
to work with volunteers before, during, and
after emergency situations will be stressed.
FEMA 136-Debris Operations (1)
(formerly FEM 136)
Provides an introduction to the fundamentals of
Debris Operations in an emergency management
environment. Defines and describes the functions
of individuals and organizations in debris
operations. Identifies and discusses critical debris
operations issues. Surveys funding, eligibility, and
contracting issues related to debris operations.
FEMA 138-Livestock in Disasters (1)
(formerly FEM 138)
Provides an introduction to the issues farmers and
emergency managers must deal with during an
emergency management environment. Examines
approaches that will mitigate the impact of disasters
on livestock. Discusses emergency planning for
farming communities. Defines different types
of disasters and how each affects livestock.
FEMA 140-Emergency Planning (1)
(formerly FEM 140)
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.
FEMA 144-Environmental and
Historic Preservation (1)
(formerly FEM 144)
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.
FEMA 150-Incident Command System (ICS) (1)
(formerly FEM 150)
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).
FEMA 151-National Incident
Management System (NIMS) (1)
(formerly FEM 151)
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.
FEMA 156-Emergency Planning for Schools (1)
(formerly FEM 156)
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.
FEMA 157-Introduction to Hazard Mitigation (1)
(formerly FEM 157)
Introduces the National Mitigation Framework
and mitigation's place in serving the National
Preparedness Goal. Details processes for developing
community support, identifying potential hazards,
assessing risk, and accessing community and outside
agency assistance in the process of mitigation
planning. Investigates economic impacts of disasters,
the Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) program,
and discusses potential reductions in cost and
damage resulting from the development of a Hazard
Mitigation Plan built on risk management principles.
Course Descriptions
FEMA 158-Protecting Your Home and
Small Business from Disaster (1)
(formerly FEM 158)
Presents in a non-technical format specific protective
measures that can reduce the negative consequences
of disasters upon homes or small businesses.
FEMA 159-National Preparedness Frameworks:
Prevention, Protection, and Response (1)
(formerly FEM 159)
Introduces the National Prevention, Protection, and
Response Frameworks as both guiding documents
and interlocking components in service of the
broader National Preparedness System. Investigates
the doctrine, stakeholders, and core capabilities
prescribed for each Framework's mission area, with
particular focus on those principles or partners
deemed necessary across multiple Frameworks.
Orients students to the coordinating structures
responsible for executing Framework elements,
and explores the ways by which various processes
and organizations work to fill those roles.
FEMA 161-Emergency Operation
Center (EOC) (1)
(formerly FEM 161)
Describes the role, design, and functions of
Emergency Operations 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.
FEMA 170-The Mitigation eGrants
System: Comprehensive Training (1)
(formerly FEM 170)
Introduces the Mitigation Electronic Grants
(eGrants) Management System, the eligible users
thereof, and the varieties of FEMA grant programs
supported by the online eGrants application. Orients
students to the authorities, functionality, and
responsibilities of users in applicant, subapplicant,
and FEMA administrative roles within eGrants.
Provides instruction on and practice for practical
utilization of the administrative, application
submission, and monitoring aspects of the system.
FEMA 171-Coordinating Information
and Resource Sharing for
Emergency Management (1)
(formerly FEM 171)
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.
FEMA 173-Continuity of Operations Planning (1)
(formerly FEM 173)
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.
FEMA 174-Federal Disaster Assistance (1)
(formerly FEM 174)
Explores the full spectrum of the Points of
Distribution (POD) mission during response
operations. Introduces students to key Mission
Assignment (MA) concepts and provides knowledge
needed to carry out MA processing responsibilities.
Examines the Public Assistance Program and
the process applicants follow to receive grant
funding assistance in the aftermath of a disaster.
FEMA 176-Continuity of Operations
Planning for Pandemics Exercise (1)
(formerly FEM 176)
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 other daily contact with the public.
FEMA 179-Damage Assessment in Recovery (1)
(formerly FEM 179)
Introduces concepts essential to planning and
executing damage assessments consistent
with the Damage Assessment Operations
Manual. Orients students to Manual provisions
and practical assessment criteria, as well as
the varying roles damage assessment can play
in the process of Federal recovery and relief
efforts. Provides experience applying assessment
criteria, and opportunities to discover and apply
techniques and resources for the construction
of an effective assessment program.
FEMA 180-Planning for
Vulnerable Populations (1)
(formerly FEM 180)
Introduces students to the concepts, methods, and
principles of emergency planning for children in
disasters. Explores public and private guidance for
implementing children's preparedness, response,
recovery, and mitigation programs. Examines
the unique needs that arise among children
as a result of a disaster and/or emergency.
FEMA 181-Public-Private Partnerships: Planning,
Maintenance, and Special Considerations (1)
(formerly FEM 181)
Introduces the role, terminology, and core concepts
of working with public-private partnerships in the
emergency management arena. Discusses the uses
of such partnerships in improving overall community
planning, response, recovery, and mitigation
efforts. Instructs on recommended procedures for
identifying, forming, maintaining, and evaluating
these partnerships. Explores techniques for
adapting and utilizing these principles and partners
to improve collaboration on, readiness for, and
management of special events in the community.
FEMA 182-Local and Tribal
Mitigation Planning (1)
(formerly FEM 182)
Provides an awareness of rules, regulations, and
responsibilities that are critical in creating and
revising the hazard mitigation plan development.
This course allows participants to effectively
create, update, and revise hazard mitigation plans
for local and tribal community populations. This
course allows reviewers to interpret regulations
affecting local and tribal hazard mitigation plans.
Topics covered include local plans as covered in
44 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) §201.6 or
for tribal plans as described in 44 CFR §201.7.
FEMA 183-Public Works Role in
Emergency Management (1)
(formerly FEM 183)
Examines the details of the public works function
in emergency management. Designed to help
communities improve public works efforts prior to,
during, and after disasters. This course is intended to
help build local capacity for public works including
planning for disasters, developing practices and
procedures, conducting damage assessment, and
participating in after-action reviews. This course
also includes details of how the function of public
works is integrated into the overall strategy for
responding to disasters and its relationship to
other emergency management functions.
FEMA 184-Logistics and the Defense Priorities
and Allocations System (DPAS) (1)
(formerly FEM 184)
Provides an overview of the logistics functions
and organizational relationships within logistics
from a Presidential disaster declaration to close-
out of FEMA field offices. It examines how the
Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS)
supports FEMA's mission and describes how DPAS
supports timely delivery of critical materials and
services to meet requirements including priority
ratings for contracts and orders, placement of rated
orders, the roles of FEMA employees in the DPAS
process, and how to address DPAS challenges.