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 class offerings and links to register.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS:

Introduction to Incident Command System (I-100).  ICS 100, Introduction to the Incident Command System, introduces the Incident Command System (ICS) and provides the foundation for higher level ICS training. This course describes the history, features and principles, and organizational structure of the Incident Command System. It also explains the relationship between ICS and the National Incident Management System (NIMS).
Also available online as independent study at: http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/is100.asp
*Required for all FSU Emergency Management Team members.

ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents (I-200). ICS 200 is designed to enable personnel to operate efficiently during an incident or event within the Incident Command System (ICS). ICS-200 provides training on and resources for personnel who are likely to assume a supervisory position within the ICS.
Prerequisites: I-100
Also available online as independent study at: http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/is200.asp
*Required for all FSU Emergency Management Team members.

National Incident Management System (NIMS) & National Response Plan (I-700 & 800). On February 28, 2003, President Bush issued Homeland Security Presidential Directive-5. HSPD-5 directed the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop and administer a National Incident Management System (NIMS). NIMS provides a consistent nationwide template to enable all government, private-sector, and nongovernmental organizations to work together during domestic incidents. The National Response Plan, or NRP, describes how the Federal Government will work in concert with State, local, and tribal governments and the private sector to respond to disasters. This course introduces the NRP.  It is intended for DHS and other Federal staff responsible for implementing the NRP, and Tribal, State, local and private sector emergency management professionals.
Prerequisites: I-100, 200
Also available online as independent study at: http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/is700.asp http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/is800a.asp
*Required for all FSU Emergency Management Team members.

Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents (G-300). ICS 300 is designed for responders and personnel who will be in leadership positions during a major incident. Topics include: unified command, assessment and objectives, incident action planning process, incident resource management, demobilization, transfer of command and closeout.
Prerequisites: I-100, 200, 700, 800
Classroom delivery only.  No online independent study option.
*Required for all FSU Emergency Management Team command staff, section chiefs, branch directors, division directors, unit leaders.

Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff – Complex Incidents (G-400). ICS 400 is designed for personnel who will be direction emergency response during a major incident. Topics include: major / complex incident or event management, area command, complexes, and multiagency coordination.
Prerequisites: I-100, 200, 300, 700, 800
Classroom delivery only.  No online independent study option.
*Required for all FSU Emergency Management Team command staff, section chiefs, branch directors, division directors, unit leaders.

Principles of Emergency Management (I-230) 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.
Also available online as independent study at: http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/is230.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.
Also 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.
Also available online as independent study at: http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/is241.asp
Optional course, but highly recommended.

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.
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.