INTRODUCTION:

One of the fundamental missions of emergency management is to train personnel with the knowledge, skills, and abilities they need to respond to an emergency.  FSU Emergency Management has developed this training schedule with this goal in mind. 

The training calendar is custom designed with classes deemed necessary to fully develop the FSU Emergency Management Team into the best higher education emergency response system in the United States.  It starts with the basics, including a number of courses which have been deemed required for numerous persons who serve on the FSU Emergency Management Team.  See each course description for required participation and pre-requisite training requirements. 

Many of the classes on this schedule are available online for independent study.  However, we feel that offering them in a classroom setting will ensure consistency and thorough comprehension of the material.  The choice is yours.  Either way, most of these classes will not be offered on future calendars.  Hence, we have scheduled 2 – 3 opportunities each semester for you to complete this training.

All courses are open to all FSU students, faculty, and staff regardless of Emergency Management Team responsibilities.  Some courses on this schedule (“G” courses) are sponsored by the State of Florida, Division of Emergency Management and will include non-FSU participants.

CALENDAR & REGISTRATION:

Click >>> HERE <<< to view the calendar of current class offerings and links to register.

NATIONAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (NIMS) / INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM (ICS) TRAINING:

Florida State University has issued policy OP-G-9.2.4.1 regarding NIMS / ICS Training Requirements for FSU employees. Click >>> HERE <<< to view the policy, which includes course descriptions and links to online courses, where available.

OTHER RECOMMENDED (OPTIONAL) EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COURSES AVAILABLE ONLINE:

Principles of Emergency Management (I-230.a) Emergency management provides a structure for anticipating and dealing with emergency incidents. Emergency management involves participants at all governmental levels and in the private sector. Activities are geared according to phases before, during, and after emergency events. The effectiveness of emergency management rests on a network of relationships among partners in the system.
Available online as independent study at: http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/is230a.asp
Optional course, but highly recommended.

Emergency Planning (I-235) This course is designed for emergency management personnel who are involved in developing an effective emergency planning system.This course offers training in the fundamentals of the emergency planning process, including the rationale behind planning. It will develop your capability for effective participation in the all-hazard emergency operations planning process to save lives and protect property threatened by disaster. Includes custom FSU material for developing department-level emergency plans.
Available online as independent study at: http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/is235.asp
Optional course, but highly recommended.

Decision Making & Problem Solving (I-241) Being able to make decisions and solve problems effectively is a necessary and vital part of the job for every emergency manager, planner, and responder. This course is designed to improve your decision-making skills. It addresses: the decision-making process, decision-making styles, attributes of an effective decision maker, and ethical decision making and problem solving.
Available online as independent study at: http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/is241.asp
Optional course, but highly recommended.

OTHER RECOMMENDED (OPTIONAL) EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COURSES AVAILABLE IN CLASSROOM ONLY:

EOC Management, Operations & ICS Interface (G-275 & 191) The emergency operations center (EOC) is the hub of coordination for major emergencies.  This course will teach personnel the role and responsibilities of the EOC, how to design, manage, and operate an EOC, and the development of procedures.  Includes custom material regarding how Florida responds to disasters and the organization of the Florida State Emergency Response Team (SERT). 
Classroom delivery only.  No online independent study option.
Check HERE to see if this course is being offered on campus.
Click HERE to see State training calendar for scheduled offerings off campus.
Optional course, but highly recommended.

ADDITIONAL TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES:

Additional courses not currently listed may be offered as the year progresses.  Special training bulletins will be issued for each new offering.  Also check the EH&S website periodically for new listings.

Additional FEMA independent study courses are available at: http://training.fema.gov/IS/crslist.asp

Additional FDEM course offerings can be found at: http://www.floridadisaster.org/TrainingCalendar/index.asp

The Askew School of Public Administration & Policy also offers a series of 4 or 5 classes for both graduates and undergraduates to get their Certificates in Emergency Management.