2015 Course Catalog and Training Schedule

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1 2015 Course Catalog and Training Schedule Office of Preparedness, Training Bureau Loretta Thorpe, Bureau Director 1 MEMA Drive, Pearl, MS ~

2 MISSION STATEMENT Jefferson Adams Franklin Wilkinson Coahoma Bolivar Tunica De Soto Marshall Benton Alcorn Tate Quitman Tallahatchie Leflore Sunflower Washington Sharkey Issaquena Warren Claiborne Amite Humphreys Copiah Lincoln Pike Yazoo Hinds Holmes Panola Carroll Simpson Lawrence Yalobusha Madison Lafayette Grenada Calhoun Webster Montgomery Attala Leake Tippah Union Pontotoc Chickasaw Clay Lee Prentiss Monroe Choctaw Oktibbeha Lowndes Winston Noxubee Neshoba Kemper Scott Newton Lauderdale Rankin Smith Covington Jones Jeff Davis Lamar Forrest Marion Walthall Pearl River Jasper Stone Harrison Perry Clarke Wayne Greene George Jackson Itawamba Tishomingo The mission of the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is to coordinate activities that will save lives, protect property and reduce suffering of Mississippi s citizens and their communities impacted by disasters through a comprehensive and integrated program of disaster preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation initiatives. Hancock Building a Culture of Preparedness 1

3 TRAINING BUREAU The Training Bureau, which is located in the Office of Preparedness, offers a wide range of emergency management and first responder training for all levels of government, private industry and volunteer organizations. Courses are offered statewide by a team of training coordinators in a field-delivered environment. Course instruction may be offered in the following categories: Emergency Planning. Basic Emergency Management. Mitigation. Preparedness. Incident Command. Response and Recovery. Community Emergency Response Teams. Hazardous Materials Incident Response. The Training Bureau also oversees student enrollment in Mississippi as well as the Emergency Management Institute in Emmitsburg, MD, where more than 400 courses in emergency management are offered. To apply for courses at EMI, visit the website training.fema.gov/emicourses. Additional information about local training courses can be found on the website at msema.org/training/ms. All courses, with dates and locations, will be listed on the Mississippi multi-agency calendar located at homelandsecurity.ms.gov/calendar.html. TRAINING BUREAU PERSONNEL Loretta Thorpe Training Bureau Director MS State Training Officer lthorpe@mema.ms.gov 2

4 TRAINING OFFICERS Becky Abney Training Officer Jesse Murphree Training Officer Kamika Durr Training Officer Jerry Thrash Training Officer MEMA divides the state into nine districts. Jeff Smith Training Officer

5 We are here to serve You. ~MEMA Training Bureau ~ Mississippi Emergency Management Agency Training Officers proudly serve all 82 counties, including the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians across the State of Mississippi by field delivering courses to all emergency management stakeholders. The Training Bureau staff looks forward to serving you in If we can be of any assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us for other courses indicated on your Training Needs Assessment (TNA). 4

6 2014 Training Courses 5

7 2015 Projected Training Courses The above courses are only projections. November and December will be used to develop 2016 course projections. * Minimum of 5 participants per course. ** Minimum of 15 participants per course. 6

8 2015 New Projected Training Courses The 2015 Projected Training Courses will be delivered to the host counties and added to the Training Calendar. Please contact the Training Officer in your district to request additional training courses. 7

9 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 8

10 Disaster 101 Course Length 1 Day 2015 Course Catalog and Training Schedule The purpose of this course is to provide government officials and emergency responders with the information /skills necessary for response to an emergency/disaster in their jurisdiction. Conduct an overview of the National Incident Management System. Provide response information as it pertains to the Emergency Management Law. Provide local government officials and emergency responders with information about resources needed for emergency/disaster response Explain what crucial information is needed on the MEMA Disaster Report forms during and emergency/disaster response. Explain the process to obtain a Federal Disaster Declaration. Explain the local role in a Federal Disaster Declaration This course is designed for government officials and emergency responders on the local, state, and tribal levels of government. None G108 Community Mass Care and Emergency Assistance Course Length 3 Days This course provides training for local communities to prepare for and manage the Mass Care/ Emergency Assistance (MC/EA) functions effectively. The goal is to prepare community agencies, organizations, and businesses to work together in coordination with Emergency Management and traditional MC providers to plan and provide MC/EA services to those affected by disaster. Define the four primary MC/EA services as discussed in this course. Describe how to determine their community s MC/ EA service resource requirements. Identify providers that exist in their community or can be called upon from a nearby community to meet the requirements for MC/EA. Name planning and operational actions that can affect how services will be provided. List action items to utilize resources and providers to meet MC/EA requirements in their community. This course is intended for MC coordinators, management staff, Non-Governmental Organization leaders, private sector, and other emergency management staff that is a part of the team and has a responsibility for effective MC/EA preparedness and response. None 9

11 G191 Emergency Operations Center/Incident Command System Interface Course Length 1 Day This course will enable the participants to develop an effective interface between Incident Command and the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) by applying Incident Command System (ICS) principles. Define the course goals and objectives. Describe ICS principles. Using scenarios analyze the ICS and EOC systems and identify potential interface issues. Describe Multi-Agency Coordination/EOC principles. Identify the authorities, responsibilities, interests, needs, and assets of ICS and EOC during emergency operations. Apply ICS/EOC interface concepts in a classroom activity situation. Begin developing an ICS/EOC interface action plan for your community. Participants should be teams made up of a community s ICS and EOC personnel. IS-0100.b, Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS-100; IS-0200.b, Incident Command System for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents; and/or EOC Management courses. G202 Debris Management Planning for State, Tribal, and Local Officials Course Length 4 Days The goal of the course is to enable State, Tribal, and local government officials to successfully plan for, respond to, and recover from a major debris-generating event. Apply knowledge of planning for, implementing, and managing debris activities. Apply knowledge of FEMA eligibility and reasonable costs criteria as pertinent to Presidentially declared events. Address debris planning, response and recovery concepts. This course is designed for State, Tribal, and local officials who are responsible for planning, managing, and/or implementing debris removal and disposal activities from all types of disasters. None 10

12 G270.4 Recovery from Disaster: The Local Government Role Course Length 2 Days The goals of this course are to increase local government awareness of issues involved in disaster recovery; provide a forum for discussion of lessons learned in disaster recovery at the local level; promote the development of a pre-disaster recovery plan. Upon successfully completing this course, the participants will be able to: Describe the purpose and scope of the course and how it can be applied to their disaster recovery role and responsibilities. Describe the local government s role and responsibilities in disaster recovery. Identify leadership qualities and actions that contribute to disaster recovery at the local government level. Explain how a Recovery Task Force can be used to organize local government recovery operations. Identify needed improvements to their pre-disaster recovery plan and methods and techniques for providing public information during disaster recovery. Describe options for providing shelter, temporary housing, and replacement housing for disaster survivors. Define the role of an unmet needs committee in serving the community during emergencies and major disasters. Identify the components of the health care system and the role of each component in disasters. Describe the role and responsibilities of the local government building inspection department and public works department in disaster recovery. Describe the role and responsibilities of the business sector in disaster recovery. Describe the role and responsibilities of the local government planning and community development department and administration in disaster recovery. Evaluate how the materials and resources from this course will assist them in their disaster recovery program. Local elected official and City/County Manager Finance Director/Assessor Emergency Manager, Public Works Director, Building Inspector, Community Planner, Health Care Administrator or Planner and Housing Director or Planner Public Information Officer Voluntary Agency Coordinator or Unmet Needs Committee Coordinator and Business Organization Representative Administrative Director/Manager None 11

13 G288 Local Volunteer and Donations Management Course Length 1 Day This training will support local governments and their Emergency Management partners in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from disaster events at the local level. The course is designed to strengthen the abilities of local jurisdictions to successfully prepare for and handle volunteer and donations management issues that may arise. The course content and activities may also serve as a template, thereby enhancing uniformity in addressing areas of donated unsolicited goods, unaffiliated volunteers, and undesignated cash. This training also provides information regarding the state s volunteer and donations management responsibilities, which are designed to help build relationships between government and Non-Governmental Organizations. Identify how to manage effectively the surge of unsolicited goods. Gather information from organizations, agencies, volunteers, media, and others for donations intelligence purposes. Facilitate the matching of unaffiliated volunteers with appropriate organizations or agencies during program implementation. List the planning considerations for cash donations. Incorporate technology needed to manage successfully information on unaffiliated volunteers and unsolicited goods. Relate volunteer and donations management program responsibilities to the planning components of the annex. This course is designed for local-level staffs to include: Local Volunteer/Donations Coordinator Coordinator s Alternate Leading stakeholders of voluntary organizations State/local Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster Chair or Designee Public Information Officer or Liaison Program Functional Leads Government-Private Sector Liaison IS-0288, The Role of Voluntary Organizations in Emergency Management; IS-0700.a, National Incident Management System, An Introduction; and IS-0100.b, Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS

14 G290 Basic Public Information Officers Course Course Length 2 Days This 2-day classroom course: Emphasizes skills development; Addresses the impact of technology on emergency public information; and Offers options that allow the states to tailor the instructional methodology to suit their needs while consistently meeting the course learning objectives. Demonstrate how to communicate emergency public information effectively in writing to the public through the news media. Describe actions the PIO can take to prepare for and conduct an effective interview with the news media. Demonstrate the ability to answer questions effectively during an on-camera interview. Describe how to effectively perform the responsibilities of the PIO at the scene of an incident. Describe the JIS/JIC concepts as they apply to the public information function in an expanding incident. Participate in a panel discussion with members of the news media. The primary audience for this training is individuals who have public information responsibilities as their main job or as an auxiliary function at the state, local, or tribal level of government. G0289, Public Information Officer Awareness Training, or IS-0029, Public Information Officer Awareness 13

15 G291 Joint Information System/Center Planning for Tribal, State, and Local Public Information Officers: Course Length 1 Day This course will build on the solo PIO competencies gained in G0290, Basic Public Information Officers Course, applying those skills in an expanding incident where coordination is enhanced through activation of a Joint Information System (JIS) and establishment of a Joint Information Center (JIC). This training will equip PIOs with the skills needed to establish and operate in a JIS/ JIC. Participants will also gain a working knowledge of operational practices for performing PIO duties within the NIMS Multi-Agency Coordination System. The course will demonstrate how JIC concepts are applied in a flexible and scalable manner at the local level. Describe the JIS approach to managing information. Assess current management practices and capabilities to organize and lead a local JIC. Identify organizational structures and resources to facilitate operations with state and Federal JIC partners. Given a scenario, organize and operate a JIC The primary audience for this training is individuals who have public information responsibilities as their main job or as an auxiliary function primarily at state, local, or tribal levels of government. This training is designed on the assumption that participants will have completed the following courses: G289, Public Information Officer Awareness Training; G290, Basic Public Information Officers Course. 14

16 G300 ICS-300: Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents Course Length 2 Days 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 the ICS-100 and ICS-200 courses. Describe how the National Incident Management System (NIMS) Command and Management component supports the management of expanding incidents. Describe the Incident/Event Management process for supervisors and expanding incidents as prescribed by the Incident Command System (ICS). Implement the Incident Management process on a simulated Type 3 incident. Develop an Incident Action Plan for a simulated incident. Individuals who may assume a supervisory role in expanding incidents or Type 3 incidents. Note: During a Type 3 incident, some or all of the Command and General Staff positions may be activated, as well as Division/Group Supervisor and/or Unit Leader level positions. These incidents may extend into multiple Operational Periods. IS-0100.b, Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS-100; IS-0200.b, Incident Command System for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents; IS-0700.a, National Incident Management System, An Introduction; and IS b, National Response Framework, An Introduction 15

17 G358 Evacuation and Re-Entry Planning Course Course Length 1 Day This 12-hour course provides participants with the knowledge and skills needed to design and implement an Evacuation and Re-Entry Plan for their jurisdictions. It uses a community s Vulnerability Analysis and Evacuation Plan. It also addresses evacuation behavior and recommends methods to make evacuation and re-entry more efficient. This course does not address the decision to evacuate or re-enter. Describe types of situations that necessitate evacuation. Describe the types of modeling tools for evacuation planning The persons responsible for planning, implementing, and carrying out evacuations within a jurisdiction. This includes, but is not limited to, state and local government Emergency Program Managers, Emergency Planners, and Response Personnel. None 16

18 G363 Hurricane Readiness for Coastal Communities Course Length 2 Days This course builds on the material in IS-324 (Community Hurricane Preparedness). It focuses on enabling participants to refine or develop a hurricane action plan for their communities. Participants should leave this course with a Hurricane Readiness Checklist that covers tasks to be accomplished within their functional area. The plan should also address internal and external communication and coordination issues required for effective operation. Explain the hazards associated with a hurricane for their local area. Evaluate NWS advisory products to determine the level of threat posed by an approaching storm. Describe technical information derived from the Federal Emergency Management Agency s (FEMA) Hurricane Evacuation Studies (HES), HURREVAC, and other resources that can be used when developing or evaluating an integrated and comprehensive Hurricane Readiness Checklist for their jurisdiction. Describe the communication and coordination measures needed within their jurisdiction, with other jurisdictions and agencies, and with the State, to make possible effective decisionmaking and coordination. Develop a Hurricane Readiness Checklist as a guide for time-phased actions. Identify community/individual performance needs and training to meet them. The target audience for this course is public- and private-sector decision-makers from coastal communities who have responsibility for preparing for and responding to hurricane hazards that threaten their community or area. A team of representatives from government, police, fire, emergency management, public works, transportation, voluntary agencies, businesses, and the American Red Cross (ARC) should attend. They should work together as a team in developing or evaluating their community s action plan. None 17

19 G364 Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for Schools Course Length 1 Day This course provides schools with the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to refine or develop an all-hazards school Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) and to identify how to train and exercise the school EOP. This course follows the guidance set forth in the FEMA Comprehensive Preparedness Guide, CPG-101, for developing an EOP and explains how to utilize the National Incident Management System as the foundation for planning and building partnerships with outside agencies such as Law Enforcement, Fire, and Emergency Management. In an optional exercise day, this course provides participants with an opportunity to conduct and design a tabletop exercise using Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) guidelines. Refine or develop a school EOP. Identify how to train and exercise the school EOP. Principals, Assistant Principals, Risk Managers, School Board members, School Safety Coordinators, Transportation and Food Service Coordinators, Facility Managers/Building Engineers, Nurses, Counselors, Public Information Officers, Teachers, and local First Responders. School EOP 18

20 G386 Mass Fatalities Incident Response Course Course Length 2 Days This course prepares state and local response personnel and other responsible agencies and professionals to handle mass fatalities effectively and to work with the survivors in an emergency or disaster. The 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. Participants will learn to identify the characteristics of a mass fatality incident and identify the roles and responsibilities of key personnel in the incident. In addition, the instructor will describe the steps required to respond to a mass fatalities incident, including catastrophic numbers of fatalities and contaminated remains, and help participants determine their jurisdiction s preparedness for a mass fatalities event. Describe the critical operational activities: Notification; Staging; Search and Recovery; Morgue Operations; Media Relations; Family Assistance Explain how the Family Assistance Center is used to support families and to aid identification of the deceased. Identify the requirements to ensure that the psychological needs of morgue personnel are addressed. Recognize the importance of Critical Incident Stress Debriefings for responders at a mass fatalities incident. Identify the resources that are available during a mass fatalities incident and describe their roles and responsibilities. Apply the principles of ICS to a simulated incident. The target audience for this course is local responders who may have responsibility for the recovery, handling, identification, and return of remains following a mass fatalities incident. None 19

21 G400 ICS-400: Advanced Incident Command System for Command and General Staff Complex Incidents Course Length 2 Days 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 the ICS-100 through ICS-300 courses, which are prerequisites for ICS-400. Explain how major incidents engender special management challenges. Describe the circumstances in which an Area Command is established. Describe the circumstances in which Multi-Agency Coordination Systems are established. The target audience for this course is senior personnel who are expected to perform in a management capacity in an Area Command or Multi- Agency Coordination Entity. IS-0100.b, Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS-100; IS-0200.b, Incident Command System for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents; E/G0300, ICS-300: Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents; IS-0700.a, National Incident Management System, An Introduction; and IS-0800.b, National Response Framework, An Introduction 20

22 G402 Incident Command System Overview for Executives and Senior Officials, ICS-402 Course Length 2 Hours This course provides Executives and Senior Officials (including Elected Officials, City/County Managers, Agency Administrators, etc.) an orientation to the Incident Command System (ICS). Describe the Incident Command System (ICS). Describe the various ways ICS can be applied. Define the role of an Executive/Senior Official relative to the ICS. Describe the major responsibilities of an Executive/Senior Official as related to an incident. Demonstrate basic familiarity with ICS terminology. Describe the basic organization of ICS and know the functional responsibilities of the Command and General Staffs. Describe issues that influence incident complexity and the tools available to analyze complexity. Describe the differences between on-incident ICS organizations and activities and the activities accomplished by Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs), Area Commands, and Multi-Agency Coordination Systems (MACS). Explain the administrative, logistical, financial, and reporting implications of large incident operations. Describe the sources of information regarding the incident and how to access them. Describe types of agency (s) policies and guidelines that influence management of incident or event activities. Executives and Senior Officials, including Elected Officials, City/County Managers, Agency Administrators, etc. None 21

23 G548 Continuity of Operations Managers Training Course This course is designed to acquaint experienced Continuity of Operations (COOP) practitioners and instructors with the COOP Program Managers Course materials. The course will also refresh experienced instructors on instructional methodology and techniques. Define Continuity of Operations. Explain the benefits of developing a viable continuity program. Identify the elements of a viable continuity program. Identify the processes, resources, and tasks necessary to implement and manage a successful continuity program. This course is designed for Public Sector staff with responsibility for managing their COOP effort. Others who are integral to the COOP planning process may also take the course. Participants must have knowledge of COOP Programs and the Federal Continuity Directives 1 and 2. Course Length 3 Days G556 Local Damage Assessment Course Length 1½ Days This course will equip local officials with the knowledge, understanding, and skills they need to be able to conduct rapid and effective Needs and Damage Assessments in order to save lives and protect property. Define the purpose of damage assessment. Define basic terms related to damage assessment. List critical infrastructure in a community. This course is for state and local officials who are responsible for assessing, collecting, and reporting damages during and after any event that causes damage of private, public, and critical infrastructure. IS-0100.b, Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS-100; IS-0200.b, Incident Command System for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents; IS-0700.a, National Incident Management System, An Introduction; IS-0800.b, National Response Framework, An Introduction; IS-0120.a, An Introduction to Exercises; and IS-0130, Exercise Evaluation and Improvement Planning 22

24 G557 Rapid Needs Assessment Course Length 1 Day This course provides information and resources that will enable participants to plan an effective Damage Assessment Program and conduct rapid and effective damage assessments in order to save lives, protect property and the environment, and begin the process of Recovery and Mitigation. Describe the Need and Purpose of a Rapid Needs Assessment. Describe the starting point for planning for a Rapid Needs Assessment. Describe the process for staffing a rapid needs assessment. Describe the basic tools required to support the rapid needs assessment process. Describe the importance of planning data collection. Describe the importance of redundant data transmission systems and means. Describe the importance of analyzing and reviewing data. Describe additional data sources available to support analysis. Describe the training requirements for the rapid needs assessment program. Describe how rapid needs assessment plans and actions can be exercised in the community. Local officials who are responsible for assessing, collecting, and reporting damages during and after any event that causes damage of private, public, and critical infrastructure. IS-0100.b, Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS-100; IS-0200.b, Incident Command System for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents; IS-0700.a, National Incident Management System, An Introduction; IS-0800.b, National Response Framework, An Introduction; IS-0120.a, An Introduction to Exercises; and IS-0130, Exercise Evaluation and Improvement Planning 23

25 G775 Emergency Operations Center Management and Operations Course Length 1 Day This course explores the role, design, and functions of Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs) and their relationships as components of a Multi-Agency Coordination System (MACS). The course contains disaster-related examples, activities, and case studies that relate to EOCs and MACS at the Federal, state, and local levels of government. Identify the multiple roles and responsibilities of a modern-day EOC, including the legal authorities and requirements of the EOC. Differentiate between a tactical and strategic emergency management. Build and manage effective organizational structures within an EOC. Discuss the importance of designing and integrating enhanced technology into EOC operations. Discuss Continuity of Operations (COOP) planning at the local level. Promote effective EOC operations through plans, procedures, coordination, and documentation. Relate situational awareness and common operating pictures to EOC operations. Integrate call centers and public information concepts into an EOC environment. Describe the role and challenges of an EOC during the transition to recovery. This course is open to all Federal, state, local, and tribal Emergency Managers; first responders to include Incident Commanders from all Emergency Management disciplines; private industry personnel responsible for coordination activities during a disaster; and Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster personnel. IS-0701.a, National Incident Management System Multi-Agency Coordination System Course 24

26 IS-100.b Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS-100 Course Length 4 Hours This course provides training on and resources for personnel who require a basic understanding of the Incident Command System (ICS). It introduces the ICS and provides the foundation for higher-level ICS training. This course describes the history, features and principles, and organizational structure of the ICS. It also explains the relationship between ICS and the National Incident Management System. Describe ICS applications. Explain ICS organizational principles and elements. Identify ICS positions and responsibilities. Identify ICS facilities and functions. Describe ICS planning. The target audience includes persons involved with Emergency Planning, and Response or Recovery efforts. None IS-200.b Incident Command System for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents Course Length 4 Hours This course is designed to enable personnel to operate efficiently during an incident or event within the Incident Command System (ICS). This course focuses on the management of single resources. Describe the ICS organization appropriate to the complexity of the incident or event. Use ICS to manage an incident. Describe ICS Leadership and Management. Explain Delegation of Authority and Management by Objectives. Identify ICS Functional Areas and Positions. Describe ICS Briefings. Explain Organizational Flexibility. Describe Transfer of Command. All Response and Recovery personnel with supervisory responsibilities. IS-0100.b, Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS

27 IS-700.a National Incident Management System, An Introduction Course Length 4 Hours This course provides an introduction to the National Incident Management System (NIMS). It provides a basic introduction to NIMS; it is not designed to replace Incident Command System or position-specific training. 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. Describe the purpose of the National Integration Center. This course is available to anyone. None IS-800.b National Response Framework, An Introduction Course Length 4 Hours This course introduces participants to the concepts and principles of the National Response Framework (NRF). At the end of this course, participants will be able to describe: The purpose of the NRF. The response doctrine established by the NRF. The roles and responsibilities of entities as specified in the NRF. The actions that support national response. The response organizations used for Multi-Agency Coordination. How planning relates to national Preparedness. The course is available on the Independent Study web site. All Response and Recovery personnel with supervisory responsibilities. IS-0100.b, Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS

28 MEMA TRAINING INSTRUCTIONS To register for a class, individual applicants should fully complete the MEMA Training application (to include FEMA Student Identification (SID) Number), and forward to the Local EMA Director for his/her signature. The EMA Director s signature indicates that the application has been reviewed for accuracy and the applicant is approved for registration to the class. Once applications have been reviewed and signed by the Local EMA Director, they should be forwarded to the District Training Coordinator no later than 10 days prior to the date of the class. Applications may be submitted via fax: (601) , or scanned and ed to your Training Coordinator, or mailed to: MEMA PO Box 5644 Pearl, MS Attn: Training Coordinator s Name Incomplete applications (to include SID numbers), or late registrations may result in participants not being accepted to the class, or possible cancellation/postponement of the class. How to create/retrieve your SID: 1. Access FEMA training registration website at a. If you receive a page stating There is a problem with this website s security certificate Click the link, Continue to this website (not recommended). 2. Click the Create Account button. 3. Proceed appropriately as instructed. 4. Print your SID card and/or save your SID number in a secure location. If you have any questions, call or your Training Coordinator or Loretta Thorpe at lthorpe@mema. ms.gov. To download a MEMA Training Application, visit or refer to the application located at the back of course catalog. 27

29 Course Catalog and Training Schedule

30 2015 Training Bureau Course Calendar Note: All courses and dates are subject to change. Courses indicated with a red asterisk are night classes. 29

31 January 2015 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Instructor: K. Durr/JM Instructor: K. Durr/JM Location: Hinds Co.EOC Location: Hinds Co.EOC Course: G-290 (PIO) Course: G-290 (PIO) Instructor: G. Flynn Instructor: G. Flynn Location: Panola Co. Location: Panola Co. Time: 08:30 a.m. Time: 08:30 a.m. Page number: 13 Page number: 13 Course: ICS 300 Instructor: J. Murphree/ B/A Location: Lowndes Co. Time: 08:30 a.m. Course: ICS 300 Instructor: J. Murphree/ B/A Location: Lowndes Co. Time: 08:30 a.m Course: Disaster 101 & Course: ICS 402 Course: Disaster 101 & Damage Assessment Instructor: J. Murphree Damage Assessment Instructor: J. Murphree/JS Location: Leflore Co. Instructor: J. Murphree Location: MBCI Time: 10:00 a.m. Location: Leflore Co. Page number: 21 Page number: 9 & 22 Page number: 9 & Course: ICS 300 Course: ICS 300 Instructor: Thrash/JS Instructor: Thrash/JS Location: Harrison Co. Location: Harrison Co. 30 Note: Courses and dates are subject to change. ** Night class

32 February 2015 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Course: ICS Course: ICS Instructor: J. Murphree/JS Instructor: J. Murphree/JS Location: MBCI. Location: MBCI Time: 8:00 a.m. Page number: 26 Page number: 26 Course: Disaster 101/ Damage Assessment Instructor: B. Abney Location: Yazoo Co. Time: 10:00 a.m. Page Number: 9 & Course: ICS Instructor: B. Abney Location: Lowndes Co. Time: 10:00 a.m. Page number: Course: ICS Course: ICS Course: Disaster 101 & Instructor: K. Durr Instructor: J. Murphree Damage Assessment Location: Claiborne Co. Location: Holmes Co. Instructor: J. Murphree Time: 10:30 a.m. Time: 9:30 a.m. Location: Holmes Co. Page number: 21 Page number: 21 Page number: 9 & 22 Course: ICS 402 Instructor: K. Durr Location: Pontotoc Co. Time: 9:30 a.m. Page number: 21 Course: Disaster 101 & Damage Assessment Instructor: K. Durr Location: Pontotoc Co. Page number: 9 & Course: ICS Course: ICS 300 Instructor: J. Thrash/JS Instructor: J. Thrash/JS Location: Pike Co. Location: Pike Co. Course: ICS 100/200 Instructor: J. Murphree/BA Location: MBCI Page number: 25 Note: Courses and dates are subject to change. ** Night class 31

33 March 2015 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Course: L-550 COOP Instructor: FEMA/KD Instructor: J. Murphree/BA Instructor: J. Murphree/BA Location: MEMA Location: Lowndes Co. Location: Lowndes Co. Time: 08:30 a.m. Time: 08:30 a.m. Course:L-550 COOP Instructor: FEMA/KD Location: MEMA Course: L-550 COOP Instructor: FEMA/KD Location: MEMA Course: G288 Local Instructor: K. Durr/JM/JS Instructor: K. Durr/JM/JS Volunteer and Donations Location: Claiborne Co. Location: Claiborne Co. Management Instructor: B. Abney/KD Location: Hinds Co. EOC Page number: Course: ICS 300 Course: ICS 300 Instructor: J. Murphree/JS Instructor: J. Murphree/JS Location: MBCI. Location: MBCI. Course: ICS 402 Instructor: B. Abney Location: Oktibbeha. Time: 9:30 a.m. Page number: Course: ICS 300 ** Course: ICS 300 ** Course: ICS 300 ** Instructor: J. Murphree/ Instructor: J. Murphree/ Instructor: J. Murphree/ KD KD KD Location: Quitman Co. Location: Quitman Co. Location: Quitman Co. Time: 05:00 p.m. Time: 5:00 p.m. Time: 5:00 p.m. Instructor: J. Thrash/BA Location: Harrison Co. Instructor: J. Thrash/BA Location: Harrison Co Course: Disaster 101 Instructor: K. Durr Location: MEMA Page: 9 32 Note: Courses and dates are subject to change. ** Night class

34 April 2015 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Instructor: J. Murphree/ JS/BA Location: MBCI Instructor: J. Murphree/ JS/BA Location: MBCI Course: ICS Course: ICS Instructor: J. Murphree/ Instructor: J. Murphree/ KD KD Location: Panola Co. Location: Panola Co Course: G-364 Multi- Hazard Emergency Instructor: J. Thrash/BA Instructor: J. Thrash/BA Planning for School Location: Forrest Co. Location: Forrest Co. Instructor: J. Smith/JM Location: Copiah Co. Page number: 18 Course: ICS 100/200 Instructor: K. Durr/BA Location: Hinds ) Training Academy) Time: 8:00 a.m. Page number: 25 Course: G291 Joint Information System/ Center Planning for Tribal, State, and Local Public Information Officers Instructor: G. Flynn/LT Location: SEOC (MEMA) Time: 9:00 a.m. Page number: 14 Instructor: K. Durr/JM/JS Location: Hinds (Training Academy) Instructor: K. Durr/JM/JS Location: Hinds Co. (JDP) Course: ICS 300 ** 21 Course: ICS 300 ** 22 Course: ICS 300 ** Instructor: K. Durr/JS Instructor: K. Durr/JS Instructor: K. Durr/JS Location: Copiah Co. Location: Copiah Co. Location: Copiah Co. Time: 5:00 p.m. Time: 5:00 p.m. Time: 5:00 p.m ** 28 ** 29 ** 30 Instructor: J. Murphree/ Instructor: J. Murphree/ Instructor: J. Murphree/ KD KD KD Location: Quitman Co. Location: Quitman Co. Location: Quitman Co. Time: 5:00 p.m. Time: 5:00 p.m. Time: 5:00 p.m. Note: Courses and dates are subject to change. ** Night class 33

35 May 2015 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat ** ** ** Instructor: K. Durr/JM/JS Instructor: K. Durr/JM/JS Instructor: K. Durr/JM/JS Location: Copiah Co. Location: Copiah Co. Location: Copiah Co. Time: 6:00 p.m. Time: 6:00 p.m. Time: 6:00 p.m. Course: Disaster 101 Instructor: B. Abney Location: MEMA Page number: ** ** ** Instructor: K. Durr/JM/JS Instructor: K. Durr/JM/JS Instructor: K. Durr/JM/JS Location: Hinds Co. EOC. Location: Hinds Co. EOC. Location: Hinds Co. EOC. Time: 5:00 p.m. Time: 5:00 p.m. Time: 5:00 p.m Course: ICS 300 Course: ICS 300 Course: G-290 (PIO) Instructor: K. Durr/BA/ Instructor: K. Durr/BA/ Instructor: G. Flynn JM/JS JM/JS Location: Pike County Location: MEMA Location: MEMA Page number: 13 Course: G-290 (PIO) Instructor: G. Flynn Location: Pike County Page number: MEMA- Preparedness MEMA- Preparedness MEMA- Preparedness Summit-Biloxi MS Summit-Biloxi MS Summit-Biloxi MS Note: Courses and dates are subject to change. ** Night class

36 June 2015 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Course: G-364 Multi- Course: G-358 Evacuation Hazard Emergency and Re-Entry Planning Planning for School Course Instructor: J. Smith/JM Instructor: J. Murphree/JS Location: Lee Co. Location: Lee Co. Page number: 18 Page number: 16 Course: ICS 300 Instructor: K. Durr/BA Location: Hinds Co (Training Academy) Course: ICS 300 Instructor: K. Durr/BA Location: Hinds Co. (Training Academy) 7 8 Course: ICS Course: ICS Instructor: K. Durr/JS/JM Instructor: K. Durr/JS/JM Location: Lee Co. Location: Lee Co Course: G-364 Multi Course: G358 Evacuation Hazard Emergency and Re-entry Planning for School Instructor: J. Murphree/JS Instructor: J. Smith/JM Location: Neshoba Co. Location: Neshoba Co. (MBCI). (MBCI) Page number: 16 Page number: Instructor: J. Murphree/ Instructor: J. Murphree/ KD KD Location: Panola Co. Location: Panola Co Instructor: K. Durr/JM/ JS/BA Location: MEMA Note: Courses and dates are subject to change. ** Night class 35

37 July 2015 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Instructor: K. Durr/JM/ JS/BA Location: Rankin Co. (MEMA) Course: ICS 300 ** Course: ICS 300 ** Course: ICS 300 ** Instructor: J. Murphree/BA Instructor: J. Murphree/BA Instructor: J. Murphree/BA Location: Grenada Co. Location: Grenada Co. Location: Grenada Co. Time: 5:00 p.m. Time: 5:00 p.m. Time: 5:00 p.m Course: ICS 300 Course: ICS 402 Instructor: J. Murphree Instructor: B. Abney Location: Washington Co. Location: Lowndes Co. Time: 10:00 a.m. Page : 15 Page number: 21 Course: ICS 300 Instructor: J. Murphree Location: Washington Co. Page : Instructor: K. Durr/JM Instructor: K. Durr/JM Instructor: K. Durr/JM Location: Lee Co. Location: Lee Co. Location: Lee Co Course: G-191 Emergency Course: G-775 Emergency Operations Center/ Operations Center and Incident Command System Operations Interface Instructor: K. Durr/JT Instructor: K. Durr/JT Location: Hinds Co. Location: Hinds Co (.EOC) (EOC) Page number: 10 Page number: Note: Courses and dates are subject to change. ** Night class

38 August 2015 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Course: ICS 300 Course: ICS 300 Instructor: K. Durr/JM Instructor: K. Durr/JM Location: Lafayette Co. Location: Lafayette Co Course: G-288 Local Course: Resources 101 Volunteer and Donations Instructor: K. Durr/BA Management Location: Lee Co. Instructor: K. Durr/BA Location: Lee Co. Page number: 12 Instructor: J. Murphree Location: Washington Co. Page: 20 Instructor: J. Murphree Location: Washington Co. Page: ** ** ** Instructor: J. Murphree/ Instructor: J. Murphree/ Instructor: J. Murphree/ KD KD KD Location: Grenada Co. Location: Grenada Co. Location: Grenada Co. Time: 5:00 p.m. Time: 5:00 p.m. Time: 5:00 p.m Course: G-191 Emergency Course: G-775 Emergency Operations Center/ Operations Center and Incident Command System Operations Interface Instructor: J. Thrash/KD Instructor: J. Thrash/KD Location: Forrest Co. Location: Forrest Co. Page number: 24 Page number: 10 Course: Disaster 101 Instructor: J. Murphree Location: Washington Co. Page: Note: Courses and dates are subject to change. ** Night class 37

39 September 2015 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Instructor: Kamika Durr/ Instructor: Kamika Durr/ JM JM Location: Hinds Co. Location: Hinds Co. (Training Academy) (Training Academy) Course: G-288 Local Course: Resources 101 Volunteer and Donations Instructor: B. Abney/KD Management Location: Clay Co. Instructor: B. Abney/KD Location: Clay Co. Page number: Course: G-364 Multi- Course: G358 Evacuation Hazard Emergency and Re-entry Planning for School Instructor: J. Murphree/JS Instructor: J. Smith/JM Location: Leflore Co. Location: Leflore Co. Page number: 16 Page number: 18 Training Needs Assessments (TNAs) due Instructor: K. Durr Location: Fayette Co. Page: 20 Instructor: K. Durr Location: Fayette Co. Page: Note: Courses and dates are subject to change. ** Night class

40 October 2015 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Course: G290 (PIO) Course: G290 (PIO) Instructor: K. Durr Instructor: K. Durr Location: Hinds Co.(EOC) Location: Hinds Co.(EOC) Page number: 13 Page number: Grand Gulf Exercise (GGNS) Note: Courses and dates are subject to change. ** Night class 39

41 November 2015 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Release of FY 2016 MCDEMA Conference MCDEMA Conference MCDEMA Conference Training Calendar Note: Courses and dates are subject to change. ** Night class

42 December 2015 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Note: Courses and dates are subject to change. ** Night class 41

43 Contact Information Public Information Line: MEMA (6362) available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday Friday General Inquiries: memainfo@mema.ms.gov Office Director: JoEl Langford Deputy Director: Kent Buckley Director: Robert Latham 42