2016 COURSE CATALOG AND TRAINING SCHEDULE

Mississippi Emergency Management Agency 2016 COURSE CATALOG AND TRAINING SCHEDULE Office of Preparedness, Training Bureau Loretta Thorpe, Bureau Director 1 MEMA Drive Pearl, Mississippi 39288-5644

MISSION STATEMENT 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. Building a Culture of Preparedness 1

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/emi courses. 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 601-933-6370 lthorpe@mema.ms.gov 2

TRAINING OFFICERS Jesse Murphree Training Officer 601-933-6357 jmurphree@mema.ms.gov Districts 1, 3, and 6 Kamika Durr Training Officer 601-933-6360 kwalker@mema.ms.gov Districts 2, 4, and 5 Jeff Smith Training Officer 601-933-6348 jsmith@mema.ms.gov Districts 7, 8, and 9 MEMA divides the state into nine districts. 3

We are here to serve you. MEMA Training Bureau Mississippi Emergency Management Agency Training Officers proudly serve all 83 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 2016. 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

2016 TRAINING COURSES Courses ICS 100 120 ICS 200 Number of Participants 100 80 60 40 ICS 300 ICS 400 ICS 402 ICS 700 ICS 800 Disaster 101 HURREVAC 20 G 358 0 January February March April May June July August September October November December WebEOC G 290 Basic PIO Damage Assessment 5

2016 PROJECTED TRAINING COURSES Courses 140 ICS 100C ICS 200** 120 ICS 300** Number of Participants 100 80 60 40 ICS 400** ICS 402* ICS 700** ICS 800** Disaster 101** HURREVAC** 20 WebEOC** 0 January February March April May June July August September October November December G 290 Basic PIO** Damage Assessment** The above courses are only projections. November and December will be used to develop 2017 course projections. * Minimum of 5 participants per course. ** Minimum of 15 participants per course. 6

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 7

Disaster 101 Date of Delivery Course Description Course Objectives Target Audience Prerequisites See Calendar 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 Minimum Enrollment 15 Course Length 1 Day G108 Community Mass Care and Emergency Assistance Date of Delivery Course Description Course Objectives Target Audience Prerequisites See Calendar 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 Minimum Enrollment 15 Course Length 3 Days 8

G191 Emergency Operations Center/Incident Command System Interface Date of Delivery Course Description Course Objectives Target Audience Prerequisites Minimum Enrollment 15 See Calendar 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. 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. Course Length 1 Day G202 Debris Management Planning for State, Tribal, and Local Officials Date of Delivery Course Description Course Objectives Target Audience Prerequisites See Calendar 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 Minimum Enrollment 15 Course Length 4 Days 9

G270.4 Recovery from Disaster: The Local Government Role Date of Delivery Course Description Course Objectives Target Audience Prerequisites See Calendar 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 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 Minimum Enrollment 15 Course Length 2 Days 10

G288 Local Volunteer and Donations Management Date of Delivery Course Description Course Objectives Target Audience Prerequisites Minimum Enrollment 15 See Calendar 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-100 Course Length 1 Day 11

G290 Basic Public Information Officers Course Date of Delivery Course Description Course Objectives Target Audience Prerequisites Minimum Enrollment 15 See Calendar 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. 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 Course Length 2 Days 12

G291 Joint Information System/Center Planning for Tribal, State, and Local Public Information Officers Date of Delivery Course Description Course Objectives Target Audience Prerequisites Minimum Enrollment 15 See Calendar 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. Course Length 1 Day 13

G300 ICS-300: Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents Date of Delivery Course Description Course Objectives Target Audience Prerequisites Minimum Enrollment 15 See Calendar 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). 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- 0800.b, National Response Framework, An Introduction Course Length 2 Days 14

G358 Evacuation and Re-Entry Planning Course Date of Delivery Course Description Course Objectives Target Audience Prerequisites See Calendar 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 Minimum Enrollment 15 Course Length 1 Day 15

G363 Hurricane Readiness for Coastal Communities Date of Delivery Course Description Course Objectives Target Audience Prerequisites See Calendar 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 decision- making and coordination. The target audience for this course is public- and private-sector decisionmakers 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 Minimum Enrollment 15 Course Length 2 Days 16

G364 Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for Schools Date of Delivery Course Description Course Objectives Target Audience Prerequisites See Calendar 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 Minimum Enrollment 15 Course Length 1 Day 17

G386 Mass Fatalities Incident Response Course Date of Delivery Course Description Course Objectives Target Audience Prerequisites See Calendar 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 Minimum Enrollment 15 Course Length 2 Days 18

G400 ICS-400: Advanced Incident Command System for Command and General Staff Complex Incidents Date of Delivery Course Description Course Objectives Target Audience Prerequisites Minimum Enrollment 15 See Calendar 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 Course Length 2 Days 19

G402 Incident Command System Overview for Executives and Senior Officials, ICS-402 Date of Delivery Course Description Course Objectives Target Audience Prerequisites See Calendar 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 Minimum Enrollment 15 Course Length 2 Hours 20

G548 Continuity of Operations Managers Training Course Date of Delivery Course Description Course Objectives Target Audience Prerequisites Minimum Enrollment 15 See Calendar 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.v 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 Date of Delivery Course Description Course Objectives Target Audience Prerequisites Minimum Enrollment 15 See Calendar 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 Course Length 1 1 /2 Days 21

G557 Rapid Needs Assessment Date of Delivery Course Description Course Objectives Target Audience Prerequisites Minimum Enrollment 15 See Calendar 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 Course Length 1 Day 22

G775 Emergency Operations Center Management and Operations Date of Delivery Course Description Course Objectives Target Audience Prerequisites Minimum Enrollment 15 Course Length See Calendar 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 23

IS-100.b Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS-100 Date of Delivery Course Description Course Objectives Target Audience Prerequisites See Calendar 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 Minimum Enrollment 15 Course Length 4 Hours IS-200.b Incident Command System for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents Date of Delivery Course Description Course Objectives Target Audience Prerequisites See Calendar 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-100 Minimum Enrollment 15 Course Length 4 Hours 24

IS-700.a National Incident Management System, An Introduction Date of Delivery Course Description Course Objectives Target Audience Prerequisites See Calendar 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. This course is available to anyone. None Minimum Enrollment 15 Course Length 4 Hours IS-800.b National Response Framework, An Introduction Date of Delivery Course Description Course Objectives Target Audience Prerequisites See Calendar 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-100 Minimum Enrollment 15 Course Length 4 Hours 25

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) 933-6815, or scanned and emailed to your Training Coordinator, or mailed to: MEMA PO Box 5644 Pearl, MS 39288 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 https://cdp.dhs.gov/femasid/ 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 email your Training Coordinator or Loretta Thorpe at lthorpe@mema.ms.gov. To download a MEMA Training Application, visit http://www.msema.org/training/ or refer to the application located at the back of course catalog. 26

MISSISSIPPI EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TRAINING APPLICATION The following information is necessary to process the application: (PLEASE PRINT) NAME ORGANIZATION ADDRESS *FEMA Student Identification (SID) COUNTY/JURISDICTION WORK PHONE FAX NUMBER E-MAIL ADDRESS JOB TITLE * Access Student Identification (SID) Registration and Management System at: https://cdp.dhs.gov/femasid/ to create/retrieve your SID number Title of Course Applying For Date of Course List Prerequisite(s) if Applicable Date Briefly describe your responsibilities as they relate to the course(s) for which you are applying. APPLICANT S SIGNATURE Local EMA Director/Supervisor Signature MAIL TO: Training Bureau, Office of Preparedness Mississippi Emergency Management Agency Post Office Box 5644 Pearl, MS 39288-5644 Fax: 601-933-6815 Privacy Act Statement The Privacy Act of 1974 protects the information requested on this form. The purpose for requesting this information is to enable proper processing of your information and to identify you precisely when it is necessary. Failure to provide the requested information may impede selection for training with the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency. 27

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JANUARY 2016 SUN MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SAT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Course: IS 100/200 Location: Lauderdale County -(RESCHEDULE) 10 11 12 13 Course: ICS 402 14 15 16 **Course: ICS 402 Location: Lee County Location: Tallahatchie County Time: 10:00 a.m. Time: 17:00 p.m. (RESCHEDULE) (RESCHEDULE) 31 Course: ICS 402 Location: Jefferson County Time: 10:00 a.m. (RESCHEDULE) **Course: IS 100 Location: Tallahatchie County Time: 5:00 p.m. (RESCHEDULE) **Course: IS 200 Location: Tallahatchie County Time: 5:00 p.m. (RESCHEDULE) 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Course: ICS 300/400 Location: Leflore County (RESCHEDULE) Course: ICS 300 Location: Leflore County (RESCHEDULE) Course: G358 Location: Jackson County Time: 9:30 a.m. Course: ICS 400 Location: Leflore County (RESCHEDULE) 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Course: ICS 300 Course: ICS 400 Location: Grenada County Location: Grenada County (RESCHEDULE) (RESCHEDULE) Course: ICS 402 Location: Chickasaw County Time: 10:00 a.m. Course: ICS 300 Location: Grenada County (RESCHEDULE) Course: ICS 402 Location: Pearl River County Time: 10:00 a.m. 30 Note: Courses and dates are subject to change. ** Night Class

FEBRUARY 2016 SUN MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SAT 1 2 Course: L550 Continuity Planners Workshop 3 4 5 6 Instructor: FEMA/ J. Smith Location: Harrison County Course: L550 Continuity Planners Workshop Instructor: FEMA/ J. Smith Location: Harrison County Course: IS 700/800 Location: MBCI Course: ICS 402 Location: Webster County Course: L550 Continuity Planners Workshop Instructor: FEMA/ J. Smith Location: Harrison County 7 8 Course: ICS 400 9 Course: ICS 400 10 Course: ICS 402 11 12 13 Location: Pike County Location: Pike County Location: Copiah County Time: 10:00 a.m. Course: ICS 300 Location: Leflore County Course: ICS 300 Location: Leflore County Course: ICS 400 Location: Leflore County 14 15 Course: ICS 300 16 17 18 19 20 Location: Panola County Course: L449 ICS Train the Trainer Instructor: Loretta Thorpe Location: MEMA (SEOC) Time: 8:00 a.m. 28 29 Course: ICS 402 Location: MBCI Course: Disaster 101 Location: Hinds County Course: ICS 402 Location: Franklin County Time: 10:00 a.m. Course: ICS 402 Location: Adams County Time: 2:00 p.m. Course: L449 ICS Train the Trainer Instructor: Loretta Thorpe Location: MEMA (SEOC) Time: 8:00 a.m. Course: ICS 402 Location: Sunflower County Time: 9:30 a.m. Course: ICS 300 Location: Panola County Course: ICS 402 Location: George County Time: 10:00 a.m. Course: ICS 402 Location: Jackson County Time: 1:30 p.m. Course: ICS 400 Location: Panola County Course: ICS 402 Session #1 Location: Tishomingo County Time: 10:00 a.m. Course: ICS 402 Session #2 Location: Tishomingo County Time: 6:00 p.m. 21 22 23 Course: L449 ICS Train the 24 25 26 27 Trainer Instructor: Loretta Thorpe Location: MEMA (SEOC) Time: 8:00 a.m. Course: ICS 402 Location: Jefferson County Time: 10:30 a.m. Course: IS 100/IS 200 Location: Claiborne County Course: ICS 364 Location: Holmes County Course: L449 ICS Train the Trainer Instructor: Loretta Thorpe Location: MEMA (SEOC) Time: 8:00 a.m. Course: IS 100/IS 200 Location: MBCI Course: IS 700/IS 800 Location: Claiborne County Note: Courses and dates are subject to change. ** Night Class 31

MARCH 2016 SUN MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SAT Course: G-364 Location: Jefferson County Time: 10:00 a.m. Course: ICS 402 Location: MBCI Course: ICS 402 Location: Lee County Time: 10:00 a.m. Course: ICS 300/400 Location: MEMA SEOC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Course: ICS 300/400 9 10 11 12 Location: MEMA SEOC Course: ICS 300/ ICS 400 Location: Harrison County Course: IS 100/IS 200 Location: Lauderdale County Course: G-290/ G-291 Instructor: Greg Flynn Location: Lauderdale County Course: G-364 Location: Stone County Course: ICS 300/400 Location: MEMA SEOC Course: G-290/ G-291 Instructor: G. Flynn Location: Lauderdale County 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Course: ICS 400 Location: Harrison County Course: ICS 300 Location: Harrison County Course: ICS 300 Location: MBCI Course: ICS 300 Location: MBCI 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Course: Disaster 101 Location: Claiborne County 27 28 29 30 31 Course: G-364 Course: ICS 300 Course: ICS 300 Location: Leflore County Location: Jefferson County Location: Jefferson County Time: 10:00 a.m. Time: 9:30 a.m. Time: 9:30 a.m. Course: G-775 Location: Pontotoc County Course: G-358 Location: Leflore County **Course: IS-402 Location: Yalobusha County Time: 6:00 p.m. 32 Note: Courses and dates are subject to change. ** Night Class

APRIL 2016 SUN MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SAT 1 2 3 4 5 Course: ICS 300/400 6 Course: ICS 300/400 7 8 9 Location: Tishomingo County Location: Tishomingo County Course: ICS 300/400 Location: Tishomingo County Course: IS 100/ IS 200 Location: Sunflower County Course: L958 Operations Section Chief POC: Loretta Thorpe Location: Lee County (Verona, MS) Course: ICS 402 Location: Hinds County Time: 10:00 a.m. Course: IS 100/200 Location: George County Time: 9:30 a.m. Course: IS 700/ IS 800 Location: Sunflower County Course: L958 Operations Section Chief POC: Loretta Thorpe Location: Lee County (Verona, MS) Course: ICS 400 Location: MBCI Course: IS 700/IS 800 Location: George County Time: 9:30 a.m. **Course: ICS 402 Location: Tallahatchie County Time: 6:00 p.m. Course: L958 Operations Section Chief POC: Loretta Thorpe Location: Lee County (Verona, MS) Course: L958 Operations Section Chief POC: Loretta Thorpe Location: Lee County (Verona. MS) 10 11 12 13 Course: ICS 400 14 15 16 Location: MBCI Course: G 288 Volunteer and Donations Management Class Location: MBCI Choctaw Hospitality Center, Bldg. G Choctaw, MS. Course: G-288 Local Volunteer and Donations Management/ Resources 101 Location: Copiah County 17 18 19 Course: Leveraging Tools for 20 Course: Leveraging Tools for 21 22 23 Conducting Damage Assessment Conducting Damage Assessment (Consortium) (Consortium) Contact: L. Thorpe Contact: L. Thorpe Location: MEMA Training Room Location: MEMA Training Room 110 A/B 110 A/B Time: 8:00 a.m. Time: 8:00 a.m. Course: G 364 Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for Schools Location: MBCI Course: G 358 Evacuation and Re-Entry Location: MBCI 24 25 Course: ICS 300/400 26 Course: ICS 300/400 27 Course: ICS 300/400 28 29 30 Location: Claiborne County Location: Claiborne County Location: Claiborne County **Course: ICS 300/400 Location: DeSoto County Time: 5:30 p.m. Course: ICS 300/400 Location: Forrest County **Course: ICS 300/400 Location: DeSoto County Time: 5:30 p.m. Course: ICS 300/400 Location: Forrest County **Course: ICS 300/400 Location: DeSoto County Time: 5:30 p.m. Course: ICS 300/400 Location: Forrest County Note: Courses and dates are subject to change. ** Night Class 33

MAY 2016 SUN MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SAT Course: L984Task Force/Strike Team Contact: Loretta Thorpe Location: Harrison County 1 2 3 Course: ICS 700/800 4 5 6 7 National Incident Management System (NIMS) & National Response Framework Location: Washington County Course: ICS 402 Incident Command System (ICS) Overview for Executives/Senior Officials Location: Washington County Time: 9:30 a.m. 8 9 Course: ICS 100/ICS 200 10 11 12 13 14 Introduction to Incident Course: G 290 Command System & Single Basic Public Information Course Resources and Incident Action Instructor: Greg Flynn Incidents Course: G 291 Location: Leflore County Joint Information Center Location: Washington County Instructor: Greg Flynn Location: Leflore County Course: ICS 400 Location: Adams County 29 30 31 Course: G288/Resources 101 Local Volunteer & Donations Management/ & Resources 101 Location: Forrest County Course: ICS 400 Location: Adams County Course: G288/Resources 101 Local Volunteer & Donations Management/ & Resources 101 Location: Pontotoc County 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Course: L984Task Course: ICS 300 Course: ICS 400 Force/Strike Course: ICS 300 Intermediate Intermediate ICS for Expanding ICS-Advanced ICS for Expanding Team ICS for Expanding Incidents Incidents Incidents Contact: Loretta Location: Washington County Location: Washington County Location: Washington County Thorpe Location: Harrison County 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Partners in Preparedness Partners in Preparedness Partners in Preparedness Summit and Central Gulf Summit and Central Gulf Summit and Central Gulf Coast Hurricane Conference Coast Hurricane Conference Coast Hurricane Conference Location: Biloxi, MS Location: Biloxi, MS Location: Biloxi, MS Contact: Loretta Thorpe Contact: Loretta Thorpe Contact: Loretta Thorpe Course: L984Task Force/Strike Team Contact: Loretta Thorpe Location: Harrison County **Emergency Management Law Will be taught at the Conference (See Conference Agenda) **Emergency Management Law Will be taught at the Conference (See Conference Agenda) **Emergency Management Law Will be taught at the Conference (See Conference Agenda) Partners in Preparedness Summit and Central Gulf Coast Hurricane Conference Location: Biloxi, MS Contact: Loretta Thorpe Course: ICS 300 Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents Location: Grenada County 34 Note: Courses and dates are subject to change. ** Night Class

JUNE 2016 SUN MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SAT 1 2 3 4 5 6 Course: ICS 300 7 8 9 10 11 Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents Location: Sunflower County Course: G358 Evacuation and Re-Entry Planning Course Location: Hinds County Time: 9:00 a.m Course: G191 Emergency Operations Center/ Incident Command System Interface Location: Lafayette Co., Course: ICS 300 Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents Location: Grenada County Course: ICS 300 Intermediate ICS for Expanding Location: Sunflower County Course: ICS 300 Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents Location: Grenada County Course: ICS 400 Advanced ICS Location: Sunflower County 2017 Training Needs Assessments will be emailed to County EM Directors 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Course: ICS 400 Course: ICS 400 Advanced ICS Advanced ICS Location: Jefferson County Location: Jefferson County Time: 9:30 a.m. Time: 9:30 a.m. Course: L964 Situation Unit Leader Course Instructor: FEMA Contact: Loretta Thorpe Location: MEMA (SEOC-Rankin County) Time: TDB Course: IS-364 Multi-hazard Emergency Planning for Schools Location: Sunflower County Course: L964 Situation Unit Leader Course Instructor: FEMA Contact: Loretta Thorpe Location: MEMA (SEOC-Rankin County) Time: TDB Course: G-775 EOC Management and Operations Location: Sunflower County Course: L964 Situation Unit Leader Course Instructor: FEMA Contact: Loretta Thorpe Location: MEMA (SEOC-Rankin County) Time: TDB Course: G-288 Volunteer and Donations Management Location: Sunflower County Course: L964 Situation Unit Leader Course Instructor: FEMA Contact: Loretta Thorpe Location: MEMA (SEOC-Rankin County) Time: TDB Course: L964 Situation Unit Leader Course Instructor: FEMA Contact: Loretta Thorpe Location: MEMA (SEOC-Rankin County) Time: TDB 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Course: G-386 Mass Fatalities Incident Location: Sunflower County Course: Disaster 101 Location: Sunflower County. 26 27 28 29 30 Tornado Awareness (Consortium) Social Media (Consortium) Location: MEMA Training Room Location: MEMA Training 110A/B. Room 110A/B Contact: L. Thorpe Contact: L. Thorpe Time: 8:00 a.m. Time: 8:00 a.m. Course: ICS-402 ICS for Senior and Executive Officials Location: Tallahatchie County Time: 9:30 a.m. Course: ICS-700/800 National Incident Management System(NIMS) & National Response Framework Location: Tallahatchie County Course: ICS-100/200 Introduction to Incident Command & ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents Location: Tallahatchie County Note: Courses and dates are subject to change. ** Night Class 35

JULY 2016 SUN MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SAT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Course: ICS 300/400 Location: Harrison County Course: ICS 300/400 Location: Harrison County Course: ICS 300/400 Location: Harrison County 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 **Course: ICS 402/ Resources 101 Incident Command System Overview for Executives and Senior Officials & Resources 101 Location: Quitman Co. Time: 6:30 p.m. **Course: ICS 100 Introduction to the Incident Command System Location: Quitman Co Time: 6:30 p.m. **Course: ICS 200 ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents Location: Quitman Co. Time: 6:30 p.m. 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 **Course: ICS 700 National Incident Management System-(NIMS) Location: Quitman County Time: 6:30 p.m. **Course: ICS 800 National Response Framework Location: Quitman County Time: 6:30 p.m. 24 25 Course: ICS 300 26 27 28 29 30 Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents Location: Grenada County 31 Course: G-364 Location: Jefferson County Time: 10:00 a.m. Course: ICS 300 Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents Location: Grenada County Course: ICS 400 Advance ICS Location: Grenada County 36 Note: Courses and dates are subject to change. ** Night Class

AUGUST 2016 SUN MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SAT 1 2 3 4 5 6 Course: G288/ Resources 101 Local Volunteer & Donations Management & Resources 101 Location: Lafayette County Training Needs Assessments Due 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Course: G-358 Evacuation and Re-Entry Location: Tunica County Course: G-191/ Disaster 101 Incident Command System-ICS- Emergency Operations Center EOC Interface / Disaster 101 Location: Tunica County 14 15 16 17 Course: ICS 300 Intermediate 18 19 20 ICS for Expanding Incidents Location: Tunica County Course: L952 Public Information Officer Instructor: Greg Flynn Contact: Loretta Thorpe Location: Starkville Time: TDB Course: ICS 300 Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents Location: Tunica County Course: L952 Public Information Officer Instructor: Greg Flynn Contact: Loretta Thorpe Location: Starkville Time: TDB Course: G-191 Incident Command System-ICS- Emergency Operations Center EOC Interface Location: Hinds County Course: L952 Public Information Officer Instructor: Greg Flynn Contact: Loretta Thorpe Location: Starkville Time: TDB Course: ICS 400 Advanced ICS-Command & General Staff Location: Tunica County Course: L952 Public Information Officer Instructor: Greg Flynn Contact: Loretta Thorpe Location: Starkville Time: TDB Course: L952 Public Information Officer Instructor: Greg Flynn Contact: Loretta Thorpe Location: Starkville Time: TDB 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Course: G-288/Disaster 101 Local Volunteer and Donations Management & Disaster 101 Location: Grenada County Course: G-358 Evacuation & Re-Entry Course Location: Grenada County 28 29 30 31 Course: G-364 Multihazard Emergency Planning for Schools Location: Grenada County Course: G-775 EOC Management and Operations Location: Grenada County Note: Courses and dates are subject to change. ** Night Class 37