FIRST RESPONDER TRAINING
First Responders can be anyone designated or trained to respond to an emergency. Most people think of first responders as firefighters and police officers. In fact first responders can be life guards, school personnel, emergency medical technicians, deputies and anyone else who responds or is expected to take action when an emergency or disaster occurs. Some first responders may receive specialized training before being on the job while others may receive minimal or no training. This website is designed to give a base education for ALL first responders and build on that base for specialties that you may need or want for your job or task. We hope you find this list useful and the links do take you off of our page to others where training schedules, or online training resources can be found. If you find a broken link please let us know and we will attempt to get it fixed as soon as possible. Happy Learning...
NIMS - National Incident Management System
The National Incident Management System is a standardized approach to incident management developed by the United States Department of Homeland Security. The program was established in 2004 in response to Homeland Security Presidential Directive 5, issued by then President George W. Bush. it is intended to facilitate cooperation between all responders (including all levels of government with public, private, and nongovernmental organizations) The system has been revised throughout time and is the common framework that integrates a wide range of capabilities to help achieve objectives. Every first responder particularly fire, EMS, law enforcement, and other non-traditional responders are required to be NIMS trained to receive grant funds in addition to agencies having to adopt NIMS. Below in this section are the NIMS training courses that every first responder should take.
Intermediate and Advanced ICS Courses
For chief officers such as chiefs and assistant chiefs they should complete the following courses which are instructor led and can be taken from a wide range of locations. Prior to 2020 these course were strictly in person. During COVID-19 these courses have transitioned to online with an instructor, in person is still acceptable as well.
FEMA Professional Development Series (PDS)
The Professional Development Series includes seven Emergency Management Institute independent study courses that provide a well-rounded set of fundamentals for those in the emergency management profession. Many students build on this foundation to develop their careers.
After successfully completing all 7 required PDS courses through the Independent Study program, a PDS certificate is automatically issued via email to the email address provided on your last exam submission.
Revisions have been completed for IS-230.d Fundamentals of Emergency Management. The revised course will be interactive rather than self-study and is numbered IS-230.e Fundamentals of Emergency Management.
Revisions have also been completed for IS-244.a Developing and Managing Volunteers to update the information and change to an interactive format. It is numbered IS-244.b Developing and Managing Volunteers.
After successfully completing all 7 required PDS courses through the Independent Study program, a PDS certificate is automatically issued via email to the email address provided on your last exam submission.
Revisions have been completed for IS-230.d Fundamentals of Emergency Management. The revised course will be interactive rather than self-study and is numbered IS-230.e Fundamentals of Emergency Management.
Revisions have also been completed for IS-244.a Developing and Managing Volunteers to update the information and change to an interactive format. It is numbered IS-244.b Developing and Managing Volunteers.
FEMA Advanced Professional Development Series (APS)
The ability to perform essential work in a disaster requires skills in emergency operations and management. These skills may be developed through this series of courses that offers “how to” training focused on practical information. This series emphasizes applied skills in disaster operations, management and coordination.
The original Advanced Professional Series (APS) course lineup was first established on November 27, 2001, to motivate and challenge students to continue emergency management training. Courses include practical skills from the whole spectrum of emergency management and disaster duties.
APS Course Application Process
IS2200 - Basic EOC Functions
G191 - Incident Command System/Emergency Operations Center Interface, or E/L449 ICS Train the Trainer*
G557 - Rapid Assessment Workshop,
G205 - Recovery from Disaster, the Local Government Role, or E210 Recovery from Disaster, the Local Government Role*
G393 - Mitigation for Emergency Managers or G318 – Mitigation Planning for Local Governments, either Mitigation course will satisfy the APS requirements
Elective Courses (choose any 5)
G288 - Local Volunteer and Donations Management
G364 - Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for Schools, or L363 Multi-Hazard Planning for Higher Education*
IS703.a or IS703 - NIMS Resource Management, (Independent Study)
E/G202 - Debris Management Planning for State, Local and Tribal Officials*
G386 - Mass Fatalities
G361 - Flood Fight Operations
IEMC - One of the IEMC courses E900*
G108 - Community Mass Care and Emergency Assistance
G358 - Evacuation and Re-entry Planning
G290 - Basic Public Information Officers, or E388 Advanced Public Information Officer* or E/L952 All Hazards Public Information Officer*
G271 - Hazardous Weather and Flood Preparedness, or IS271 - Anticipating Hazardous Weather and Community Risk, (Independent Study)
G272 - Warning Coordination
E/L/K 146 - Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP)
G235 - Emergency Planning
E/L/G 0141 Instructional Presentation and Evaluation Skills
* All substitute E or L courses are subject to the Approval of the State Training Officer.
The original Advanced Professional Series (APS) course lineup was first established on November 27, 2001, to motivate and challenge students to continue emergency management training. Courses include practical skills from the whole spectrum of emergency management and disaster duties.
APS Course Application Process
- APS courses are classroom delivered courses unless otherwise noted.
- APS courses are delivered through your State Emergency Management Agency.
- Please contact your State Training Officer for a schedule of offerings.
- State Emergency Management Agencies — Contact Information
IS2200 - Basic EOC Functions
G191 - Incident Command System/Emergency Operations Center Interface, or E/L449 ICS Train the Trainer*
G557 - Rapid Assessment Workshop,
G205 - Recovery from Disaster, the Local Government Role, or E210 Recovery from Disaster, the Local Government Role*
G393 - Mitigation for Emergency Managers or G318 – Mitigation Planning for Local Governments, either Mitigation course will satisfy the APS requirements
Elective Courses (choose any 5)
G288 - Local Volunteer and Donations Management
G364 - Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for Schools, or L363 Multi-Hazard Planning for Higher Education*
IS703.a or IS703 - NIMS Resource Management, (Independent Study)
E/G202 - Debris Management Planning for State, Local and Tribal Officials*
G386 - Mass Fatalities
G361 - Flood Fight Operations
IEMC - One of the IEMC courses E900*
G108 - Community Mass Care and Emergency Assistance
G358 - Evacuation and Re-entry Planning
G290 - Basic Public Information Officers, or E388 Advanced Public Information Officer* or E/L952 All Hazards Public Information Officer*
G271 - Hazardous Weather and Flood Preparedness, or IS271 - Anticipating Hazardous Weather and Community Risk, (Independent Study)
G272 - Warning Coordination
E/L/K 146 - Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP)
G235 - Emergency Planning
E/L/G 0141 Instructional Presentation and Evaluation Skills
* All substitute E or L courses are subject to the Approval of the State Training Officer.
Emergency Management Institute (EMI)
The Emergency Management Institute (EMI) serves as the national focal point for the development and delivery of emergency management training to enhance the capabilities of federal, state, local, tribal and territorial government officials, volunteer organizations and the public and private sectors to minimize the impact of disasters.
Explore Independent Study Courses or resident and field courses.
Explore Independent Study Courses or resident and field courses.
FEMA Planning Practitioner Program
The risk landscape is ever-evolving in size and complexity. As such, the aptitude of operational planning professionals to conceptualize and solve future risks has never been more challenging
Deliberate planning enables a jurisdiction to mitigate loss and improve outcomes from hazards, threats, and risks. The Planning Practitioner Program (PPP) mission is to improve the capabilities of emergency management planning.
This program of instructor-led courses allow planners to further develop their knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform effectively as lead planners and planning program managers. PPP candidates will apply the concepts learned in the classroom to improve planning activities conducted within their jurisdiction and strengthen the vertical integration of emergency management planning at all levels of government.
The Planning Practitioner Program (PPP) is a series of two (2) resident courses (E0237: and E0238) that are each five (5) days in length, as well as Online Planning Practitioner Capstone (K0243). The courses are not offered individually, and candidates must complete the two classroom courses in sequential order. Participants must apply and be selected by an annual evaluation board with the first of the two courses being offered the first quarter of the fiscal year. See How to Apply section for more information on application procedures.
PPP candidates work within a collaborative environment on operational planning challenges and establish a network of peers. Candidates are selected from diverse professional backgrounds where they demonstrate their expertise at all levels of operational planning through in-class teach-backs, discussion, and the individual Planning Practitioner Capstone Project. Participants refine and practice skills critical to performing the phases of the planning process, such as stakeholder selection and engagement, risk analysis, forming solutions, addressing programmatic issues, and systems mapping. Candidates apply the key learning concepts from the PPP curriculum relative to their organizations and their own jurisdictional environments during the Capstone.
If accepted into the program, candidates must complete the courses with their assigned cohort in this order without exception: E0237, E0238, K0243. The learner must achieve a minimum passing score of 75% on final knowledge assessments and demonstrate learning in performance assessments and research assignments.
The Planning Practitioner Program series is designed for experienced individuals with significant responsibility in operational planning programs. Student should have ongoing planning requirement within their current role. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of experience in emergency management planning activities, including:
The follow courses must be completed in their entirety prior to applying: IS236 (in development), IS100, IS200, IS230, IS235, IS240, IS242, IS700, IS800
As an alternative, a certificate of graduation from the Emergency Management Professional Program (EMPP) Basic Academy from 2018, or later will satisfy the prerequisites for the PPP Program
Deliberate planning enables a jurisdiction to mitigate loss and improve outcomes from hazards, threats, and risks. The Planning Practitioner Program (PPP) mission is to improve the capabilities of emergency management planning.
This program of instructor-led courses allow planners to further develop their knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform effectively as lead planners and planning program managers. PPP candidates will apply the concepts learned in the classroom to improve planning activities conducted within their jurisdiction and strengthen the vertical integration of emergency management planning at all levels of government.
The Planning Practitioner Program (PPP) is a series of two (2) resident courses (E0237: and E0238) that are each five (5) days in length, as well as Online Planning Practitioner Capstone (K0243). The courses are not offered individually, and candidates must complete the two classroom courses in sequential order. Participants must apply and be selected by an annual evaluation board with the first of the two courses being offered the first quarter of the fiscal year. See How to Apply section for more information on application procedures.
PPP candidates work within a collaborative environment on operational planning challenges and establish a network of peers. Candidates are selected from diverse professional backgrounds where they demonstrate their expertise at all levels of operational planning through in-class teach-backs, discussion, and the individual Planning Practitioner Capstone Project. Participants refine and practice skills critical to performing the phases of the planning process, such as stakeholder selection and engagement, risk analysis, forming solutions, addressing programmatic issues, and systems mapping. Candidates apply the key learning concepts from the PPP curriculum relative to their organizations and their own jurisdictional environments during the Capstone.
If accepted into the program, candidates must complete the courses with their assigned cohort in this order without exception: E0237, E0238, K0243. The learner must achieve a minimum passing score of 75% on final knowledge assessments and demonstrate learning in performance assessments and research assignments.
The Planning Practitioner Program series is designed for experienced individuals with significant responsibility in operational planning programs. Student should have ongoing planning requirement within their current role. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of experience in emergency management planning activities, including:
- Appointed emergency management staff from local, state, tribal, territorial, and Federal emergency management offices with current operational planning responsibilities.
- Public safety or political appointees who currently conduct operational planning within the emergency management field.
- Personnel serving in various emergency management disciplines (e.g., private sector, law enforcement, fire, public works, and public health) who have a substantial current operational planning responsibility.
The follow courses must be completed in their entirety prior to applying: IS236 (in development), IS100, IS200, IS230, IS235, IS240, IS242, IS700, IS800
As an alternative, a certificate of graduation from the Emergency Management Professional Program (EMPP) Basic Academy from 2018, or later will satisfy the prerequisites for the PPP Program
FEMA Continuity Excellence Series - Professional and Master Practitioner Continuity Certificate Programs
FEMA National Continuity Programs (NCP) established the Continuity Excellence Series (CES) – Level I, Professional Continuity Practitioner and Level II, Master Continuity Practitioner – to address the full spectrum of requirements to support a viable continuity capability. The series is designed for continuity professionals throughout the federal government and among our state, local, tribal and territorial governmental partners, private-sector owners of critical infrastructure/key resources, and non-governmental organization disaster response entities.
Courses are available for students at all levels, from individuals new to continuity to program managers with many years of experience. Training classes enable personnel to develop and enhance their continuity knowledge and expertise. Some courses are offered in a web-based independent study (IS) setting to allow students an opportunity to expand their knowledge of continuity.
The CES Program brings valuable benefits to the professionals who engage in it, their sponsoring organizations, and for all of America. CES combines emergency management, continuity, leadership and instructional development courses.
When participants deploy in emergency response, the training better enables them to understand the range of activities that comprise national continuity, and how each individual task works with others to ensure essential functions are performed in any type of crisis or emergency.
CES offers individuals committed to continuity planning a path to advance and hone their skills at all stages of their careers. The training and tools CES provides form the nucleus of a professional continuity cadre serving to prepare and protect the nation as well as its communities.
Many CES courses are available online, designated with an IS in the course number. For more information, please visit the Emergency Management Institute (EMI) for FEMA Independent Study website. CES has been coordinated with EMI and meets the EMI Excellence Series requirements.
Applicants must complete the following courses and activities in any order from Level I or Level II to earn the qualification(s) unless specified as prerequisite to another course on the list.
Continuity Excellence Series - Level I Professional Continuity Practitioner Requirements
Continuity Excellence Series - Level II Master Continuity Practitioner Requirements
Courses are available for students at all levels, from individuals new to continuity to program managers with many years of experience. Training classes enable personnel to develop and enhance their continuity knowledge and expertise. Some courses are offered in a web-based independent study (IS) setting to allow students an opportunity to expand their knowledge of continuity.
The CES Program brings valuable benefits to the professionals who engage in it, their sponsoring organizations, and for all of America. CES combines emergency management, continuity, leadership and instructional development courses.
When participants deploy in emergency response, the training better enables them to understand the range of activities that comprise national continuity, and how each individual task works with others to ensure essential functions are performed in any type of crisis or emergency.
CES offers individuals committed to continuity planning a path to advance and hone their skills at all stages of their careers. The training and tools CES provides form the nucleus of a professional continuity cadre serving to prepare and protect the nation as well as its communities.
Many CES courses are available online, designated with an IS in the course number. For more information, please visit the Emergency Management Institute (EMI) for FEMA Independent Study website. CES has been coordinated with EMI and meets the EMI Excellence Series requirements.
Applicants must complete the following courses and activities in any order from Level I or Level II to earn the qualification(s) unless specified as prerequisite to another course on the list.
Continuity Excellence Series - Level I Professional Continuity Practitioner Requirements
Continuity Excellence Series - Level II Master Continuity Practitioner Requirements
FEMA Master Exercise Practitioner Program
The Master Exercise Practitioner Program (MEPP) is a program designed for advanced exercise practitioners in emergency management exercise design, conduct and evaluation. Participants refine and practice skills critical to performing the phases of the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) cycle. The Master Exercise Practitioner Program (MEPP) is the pinnacle program in the National Standard Exercise Curriculum offered by FEMA’s Emergency Management Institute (EMI).
The Master Exercise Practitioner Program (MEPP) consists of two (2) resident courses (E0132 and E0133) that are each four (4) days in length as well as conduct of an exercise for the candidate’s jurisdiction which is then presented to a panel (K0136). The courses are not offered individually, and candidates must complete the two classroom courses in sequential order. Participants must apply and be selected by an annual evaluation board with the first of the two courses being offered the first quarter of the fiscal year. See “How to Apply” section for more information on application procedures.
The Master Exercise Practitioner series is designed for experienced individuals with significant responsibility for progressive, all-hazard exercise programs consistent with the principles in the HSEEP doctrine.
Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years’ experience designing and conducting emergency management exercises consistent with the HSEEP Doctrine. This experience should include the development of discussion-based and operations-based exercises and experience in a Simulation Cell (SIMCELL). Candidates are expected to have overall experience with Exercise Program Management as well as individual experience in the following roles:
The following courses must be completed in their entirety prior to submitting an application: LK146 (HSEEP program), IS100, IS120, IS130, IS200, IS230, IS235, IS700, IS800, and IS2200
As an alternative, a certificate of graduation from the Emergency Management Professional Program (EMPP) Basic Academy from 2018, or later will satisfy the prerequisites for the MEPP Program
The Master Exercise Practitioner Program (MEPP) consists of two (2) resident courses (E0132 and E0133) that are each four (4) days in length as well as conduct of an exercise for the candidate’s jurisdiction which is then presented to a panel (K0136). The courses are not offered individually, and candidates must complete the two classroom courses in sequential order. Participants must apply and be selected by an annual evaluation board with the first of the two courses being offered the first quarter of the fiscal year. See “How to Apply” section for more information on application procedures.
The Master Exercise Practitioner series is designed for experienced individuals with significant responsibility for progressive, all-hazard exercise programs consistent with the principles in the HSEEP doctrine.
Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years’ experience designing and conducting emergency management exercises consistent with the HSEEP Doctrine. This experience should include the development of discussion-based and operations-based exercises and experience in a Simulation Cell (SIMCELL). Candidates are expected to have overall experience with Exercise Program Management as well as individual experience in the following roles:
- Exercise Director
- Exercise Planning Team Leader
- Facilitator
- Controller/Simulator
- Evaluator
The following courses must be completed in their entirety prior to submitting an application: LK146 (HSEEP program), IS100, IS120, IS130, IS200, IS230, IS235, IS700, IS800, and IS2200
As an alternative, a certificate of graduation from the Emergency Management Professional Program (EMPP) Basic Academy from 2018, or later will satisfy the prerequisites for the MEPP Program
RURAL DOMESITC PREPAREDNESS CONSORTIUM (RDPC)
The Rural Domestic Preparedness Consortium (RDPC) realizes the nation’s rural and tribal emergency responders face unique challenges when compared to their urban counterparts. As such, RDPC is committed to providing small, rural, and tribal emergency responders and stakeholders with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to enhance the safety, security, and quality of life for their citizens through access to DHS certified training and resources developed specifically for rural practitioners and communities.
RDPC is leading the rural first responder training initiative by developing courses that are created using a rigorous, standardized curriculum development process that ensures consistency with the principles and priorities set forth by the National Preparedness System (NPS) and the National Incident Management System (NIMS). Once complete, the curriculum is certified and authorized by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for delivery at no cost to tribal and rural communities nationwide.
To ensure that training directly reflects the needs of rural emergency responders, the Consortium convenes a national rural preparedness summit and completes a bi-annual national survey of rural stakeholders. Data gathered from these activities is used to determine the type of training needs, the extent to which it is needed, and the best delivery methods.
In 2004 Congress recognized a need for consistent quality training, specifically among the nation’s rural and tribal first responder communities. To address the training gaps identified, Congress authorized the creation of the Rural Domestic Preparedness Consortium (RDPC or the Consortium). In authorizing the Consortium, Congress noted “This new Consortium should provide a regional approach to rural first responder awareness level training, develop emerging training, and provide technical assistance in support of rural homeland security requirements.” (DHS 2005 Appropriations Act, Public Law 108-334; House Report 108-774).
Since inception, RDPC has remained an integral part of the DHS Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) National Training and Education System, which along with other national training entities, provides training resources utilizing a Whole Community approach. RDPC has successfully trained more than 100,000 rural and tribal practitioners through multiple modalities.
Led by The Center for Rural Development, the Consortium is comprised of academic members that possess extensive experience and niche capabilities in developing and delivering homeland security curriculum to rural emergency responders. Each RDPC member organization is a well-known and respected institution of higher education with staff that are experts in their field of education and experienced in instructional design. By combining the expertise each institution has to offer into a cohesive educational partnership, RDPC is able to deliver training second-to-none.
The RDPC is composed of the following academic members:
For more information about the Consortium, visit the RDPC Consortium Members page, or contact The Center for Rural Development at 606-677-6000 or our helpdesk at 1-877-855-RDPC (7372).
RDPC is leading the rural first responder training initiative by developing courses that are created using a rigorous, standardized curriculum development process that ensures consistency with the principles and priorities set forth by the National Preparedness System (NPS) and the National Incident Management System (NIMS). Once complete, the curriculum is certified and authorized by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for delivery at no cost to tribal and rural communities nationwide.
To ensure that training directly reflects the needs of rural emergency responders, the Consortium convenes a national rural preparedness summit and completes a bi-annual national survey of rural stakeholders. Data gathered from these activities is used to determine the type of training needs, the extent to which it is needed, and the best delivery methods.
In 2004 Congress recognized a need for consistent quality training, specifically among the nation’s rural and tribal first responder communities. To address the training gaps identified, Congress authorized the creation of the Rural Domestic Preparedness Consortium (RDPC or the Consortium). In authorizing the Consortium, Congress noted “This new Consortium should provide a regional approach to rural first responder awareness level training, develop emerging training, and provide technical assistance in support of rural homeland security requirements.” (DHS 2005 Appropriations Act, Public Law 108-334; House Report 108-774).
Since inception, RDPC has remained an integral part of the DHS Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) National Training and Education System, which along with other national training entities, provides training resources utilizing a Whole Community approach. RDPC has successfully trained more than 100,000 rural and tribal practitioners through multiple modalities.
Led by The Center for Rural Development, the Consortium is comprised of academic members that possess extensive experience and niche capabilities in developing and delivering homeland security curriculum to rural emergency responders. Each RDPC member organization is a well-known and respected institution of higher education with staff that are experts in their field of education and experienced in instructional design. By combining the expertise each institution has to offer into a cohesive educational partnership, RDPC is able to deliver training second-to-none.
The RDPC is composed of the following academic members:
- Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond, Kentucky
- NorthWest Arkansas Community College in Bentonville, Arkansas
- The University of Findlay in Findlay, Ohio
- North Carolina Central University in Durham, North Carolina
- University of California-Davis in Davis, California
- University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Tennessee
For more information about the Consortium, visit the RDPC Consortium Members page, or contact The Center for Rural Development at 606-677-6000 or our helpdesk at 1-877-855-RDPC (7372).
CENTER FOR DOMESTIC PREPAREDNESS (CDP) TRAINING CONSORTIUM
The National Domestic Preparedness Consortium (NDPC) is a partnership of several nationally recognized organizations whose membership is based on the urgent need to address the counter-terrorism preparedness needs of the nation’s emergency first responders within the context of all hazards including chemical, biological, radiological, and explosive Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) hazards.
Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP)
FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP), located in Anniston, Alabama, is the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS)'s only federally chartered Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) training center.
The CDP began operations in June 1998 as the only all-hazards training center, offering training on Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE) weapons. While the training tempo has increased dramatically, the CDP’s training programs provide the very best in advanced hands-on training for America's emergency responders. On March 31, 2007, the Noble Training Facility (NTF) was transferred from the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) to the CDP. NTF is the only hospital facility in the United States dedicated to training hospital and healthcare professionals in disaster preparedness and response.
For additional information on this program, call 1-866-213-9553 or email.
FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP), located in Anniston, Alabama, is the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS)'s only federally chartered Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) training center.
The CDP began operations in June 1998 as the only all-hazards training center, offering training on Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE) weapons. While the training tempo has increased dramatically, the CDP’s training programs provide the very best in advanced hands-on training for America's emergency responders. On March 31, 2007, the Noble Training Facility (NTF) was transferred from the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) to the CDP. NTF is the only hospital facility in the United States dedicated to training hospital and healthcare professionals in disaster preparedness and response.
For additional information on this program, call 1-866-213-9553 or email.
The Energetic Materials Research and Testing Center (EMRTC)
The Energetic Materials Research and Testing Center (EMRTC) at New Mexico Tech (NMT) is the consortium’s lead partner for explosives, live explosives, and incendiary devices training.
Founded in 1889 as the New Mexico School of Mines, NMT has evolved into a research-oriented public university specializing in science and engineering. The institution has earned a worldwide reputation for the quality of its research and academic programs. As a result, NMT has consistently garnered high ratings from several sources, such as US News and World Report and the Princeton Review. NMT conducts applied research in explosive technology, explosive materials engineering, information security, and modeling and simulation for numerous U.S. Government agencies, including the Departments of Defense, Justice, State, Transportation, and Energy. The campus of NMT is located 70 miles south of Albuquerque, NM. EMRTC’s additional training site, Playas Training and Research Center, is located in the southwestern corner of New Mexico.
As a major department of New Mexico Tech, EMRTC traces its roots back to the development of the variable timing fuse — commonly known as the proximity fuse — during World War II. In the past 60 years, the department has grown to a highly regarded research, development, test, and evaluation complex. Currently, EMRTC is a close knit team of more than 100 highly experienced professionals who on a yearly basis perform 200-300 in-depth scientific investigations and studies involving energetic materials. EMRTC offers the consortium a unique blend of facilities, expertise, training development, and research opportunities.
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The Energetic Materials Research and Testing Center (EMRTC) at New Mexico Tech (NMT) is the consortium’s lead partner for explosives, live explosives, and incendiary devices training.
Founded in 1889 as the New Mexico School of Mines, NMT has evolved into a research-oriented public university specializing in science and engineering. The institution has earned a worldwide reputation for the quality of its research and academic programs. As a result, NMT has consistently garnered high ratings from several sources, such as US News and World Report and the Princeton Review. NMT conducts applied research in explosive technology, explosive materials engineering, information security, and modeling and simulation for numerous U.S. Government agencies, including the Departments of Defense, Justice, State, Transportation, and Energy. The campus of NMT is located 70 miles south of Albuquerque, NM. EMRTC’s additional training site, Playas Training and Research Center, is located in the southwestern corner of New Mexico.
As a major department of New Mexico Tech, EMRTC traces its roots back to the development of the variable timing fuse — commonly known as the proximity fuse — during World War II. In the past 60 years, the department has grown to a highly regarded research, development, test, and evaluation complex. Currently, EMRTC is a close knit team of more than 100 highly experienced professionals who on a yearly basis perform 200-300 in-depth scientific investigations and studies involving energetic materials. EMRTC offers the consortium a unique blend of facilities, expertise, training development, and research opportunities.
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National Center for Biomedical Research and Training (NCBRT)
The National Center for Biomedical Research and Training (NCBRT), Academy of Counter-Terrorist Education at Louisiana State University (LSU) is a founding member of the NDPC. The NCBRT has been involved in the development and delivery of training and related efforts in support of the Office for State and Local Domestic Preparedness Support since 1998, and now for the Office for Grants and Training (G&T). Since that time, the NCBRT has developed many courses and delivered them for the U.S. Departments of Homeland Security, Justice, Health and Human Services, and Agriculture, as well as for State and local jurisdictions, non-governmental organizations, and the private sector. Courses deal with Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD), counter-terrorism, and high consequence events, for all disciplines including emergency management, law enforcement (including tactical operations), HazMat teams, public health, EMS, hospital, agricultural, and others. The NCBRT has also developed and delivered numerous workshops and seminars, developed scenarios and exercises, and has provided technical assistance to governmental and non-governmental entities. Not only are the capabilities of the NCBRT wide and deep, but they can be readily augmented by the scientists, researchers, and educators available from LSU, the flagship university of Louisiana.
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The National Center for Biomedical Research and Training (NCBRT), Academy of Counter-Terrorist Education at Louisiana State University (LSU) is a founding member of the NDPC. The NCBRT has been involved in the development and delivery of training and related efforts in support of the Office for State and Local Domestic Preparedness Support since 1998, and now for the Office for Grants and Training (G&T). Since that time, the NCBRT has developed many courses and delivered them for the U.S. Departments of Homeland Security, Justice, Health and Human Services, and Agriculture, as well as for State and local jurisdictions, non-governmental organizations, and the private sector. Courses deal with Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD), counter-terrorism, and high consequence events, for all disciplines including emergency management, law enforcement (including tactical operations), HazMat teams, public health, EMS, hospital, agricultural, and others. The NCBRT has also developed and delivered numerous workshops and seminars, developed scenarios and exercises, and has provided technical assistance to governmental and non-governmental entities. Not only are the capabilities of the NCBRT wide and deep, but they can be readily augmented by the scientists, researchers, and educators available from LSU, the flagship university of Louisiana.
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National Emergency Response and Rescue Training Center (NERRTC)
The National Emergency Response and Rescue Training Center (NERRTC) was established in 1998 as part of the NDPC and approved in 2000 by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as a national disaster response center. The NERRTC's mission is to design, develop, and deliver training, exercises, and technical assistance for the nation's emergency responders. NERRTC combines traditional classroom work, small group instruction, field exercises, participant activities, case studies and vignettes, multimedia scenarios, and computer-aided training and exercise simulations to train individuals and jurisdictions.
NEERTC is a center of excellence within the Texas Engineering Extension Service (TEEX), one of the largest providers of workforce training in the nation since 1919. TEEX is known for its innovative, customized programs, including hands-on and on-site training. TEEX is a state agency of the Texas A&M System. It is headquartered in College Station, TX with seven regional training centers and offices located around the state of Texas. These facilities support nine agency components, all of which offer workforce training in particular subject areas, and collaborate to provide TEEX customers with a seamless training venue. TEEX courses are taught locally throughout the state, at customer facilities, and at TEEX-approved locations both nationally and internationally.
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The National Emergency Response and Rescue Training Center (NERRTC) was established in 1998 as part of the NDPC and approved in 2000 by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as a national disaster response center. The NERRTC's mission is to design, develop, and deliver training, exercises, and technical assistance for the nation's emergency responders. NERRTC combines traditional classroom work, small group instruction, field exercises, participant activities, case studies and vignettes, multimedia scenarios, and computer-aided training and exercise simulations to train individuals and jurisdictions.
NEERTC is a center of excellence within the Texas Engineering Extension Service (TEEX), one of the largest providers of workforce training in the nation since 1919. TEEX is known for its innovative, customized programs, including hands-on and on-site training. TEEX is a state agency of the Texas A&M System. It is headquartered in College Station, TX with seven regional training centers and offices located around the state of Texas. These facilities support nine agency components, all of which offer workforce training in particular subject areas, and collaborate to provide TEEX customers with a seamless training venue. TEEX courses are taught locally throughout the state, at customer facilities, and at TEEX-approved locations both nationally and internationally.
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Nevada Test Site’s Counter Terrorism Operations Support Program (NTS/CTOS)
The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Nevada Site Office (NSO) runs the historic Nevada Test Site (NTS) located some 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas. NSO is a charter member of the NDPC, and has been involved in the development and delivery of radiological/nuclear (rad/nuc) training since 1998.
NNSA/NSO provides weapons of mass destruction (WMD) training to teach first responders to detect, prepare for, prevent, respond to, and recover from terrorist acts through research, development, test and evaluation, training, and intelligence support activities. More than ten thousand first responders per year receive this highly specialized training conducted on behalf of DHS FEMA/NPD. These training courses and exercises are conducted at the NTS, in municipality-hosted locations via Mobile Training Teams (MTTs), and online.
The Nevada Test Site’s Counter Terrorism Operations Support Program (NTS/CTOS) conducts this training for the NSO. NTS/CTOS has developed and delivered six different courses dealing with response to, and prevention of radiological and nuclear WMD for a variety of disciplines. These disciplines include emergency management, fire service, law enforcement, HazMat teams, public health, EMS, hospital “first receivers”, and others. NTS/CTOS has numerous training capabilities that can be readily augmented by the scientists, researchers, and subject matter experts (SMEs) from the NSO’s Remote Sensing Laboratories, DOE’s National Laboratories, and private industry.
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The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Nevada Site Office (NSO) runs the historic Nevada Test Site (NTS) located some 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas. NSO is a charter member of the NDPC, and has been involved in the development and delivery of radiological/nuclear (rad/nuc) training since 1998.
NNSA/NSO provides weapons of mass destruction (WMD) training to teach first responders to detect, prepare for, prevent, respond to, and recover from terrorist acts through research, development, test and evaluation, training, and intelligence support activities. More than ten thousand first responders per year receive this highly specialized training conducted on behalf of DHS FEMA/NPD. These training courses and exercises are conducted at the NTS, in municipality-hosted locations via Mobile Training Teams (MTTs), and online.
The Nevada Test Site’s Counter Terrorism Operations Support Program (NTS/CTOS) conducts this training for the NSO. NTS/CTOS has developed and delivered six different courses dealing with response to, and prevention of radiological and nuclear WMD for a variety of disciplines. These disciplines include emergency management, fire service, law enforcement, HazMat teams, public health, EMS, hospital “first receivers”, and others. NTS/CTOS has numerous training capabilities that can be readily augmented by the scientists, researchers, and subject matter experts (SMEs) from the NSO’s Remote Sensing Laboratories, DOE’s National Laboratories, and private industry.
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Transportation Technology Center, Inc. (TTCI)
The TTCI training approach, a proven, focused curricula combining classroom and laboratory training with contiguous full-scale hands-on field exercises for preparing first responders, has attracted new programs for additional surface transportation security and emergency response training from government agencies.
In 2006, TTCI began training the incoming TSA (Transportation Security Administration) surface transportation security inspectors in basic railroad operations and safety practices, a program that has continued to grow. On August 3, 2007, TTCI received congressional authorization as a Member of the National Domestic Preparedness Consortium (NDPC). TTCI was subsequently designated within NDPC as the National Center for Emergency Response in Surface Transportation.
Heavy freight transport systems remain our core operation, offering advanced first responder training to government and private sectors with open enrollment and contract classes. These activities will continue to grow and expand along with the new emphasis on security issues, an increased emphasis on passenger rail and encompassing complementary infrastructure integrity research.
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The TTCI training approach, a proven, focused curricula combining classroom and laboratory training with contiguous full-scale hands-on field exercises for preparing first responders, has attracted new programs for additional surface transportation security and emergency response training from government agencies.
In 2006, TTCI began training the incoming TSA (Transportation Security Administration) surface transportation security inspectors in basic railroad operations and safety practices, a program that has continued to grow. On August 3, 2007, TTCI received congressional authorization as a Member of the National Domestic Preparedness Consortium (NDPC). TTCI was subsequently designated within NDPC as the National Center for Emergency Response in Surface Transportation.
Heavy freight transport systems remain our core operation, offering advanced first responder training to government and private sectors with open enrollment and contract classes. These activities will continue to grow and expand along with the new emphasis on security issues, an increased emphasis on passenger rail and encompassing complementary infrastructure integrity research.
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National Disaster Preparedness Training Center at the University of Hawaii (NDPTC)The center provides high quality disaster training to ensure that island communities throughout the Pacific are ready and able to respond, recover, and reconstruct after catastrophes. U.H. has one of seven federally funded FEMA National Domestic Preparedness sites nationwide.
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National Fire Academy
The National Fire Academy (NFA) is the nation's premier provider of leadership skills and advanced technical training for local fire and emergency services.
The NFA employs resident and off-campus classroom, blended and distance learning options, including national distribution systems of accredited state and metropolitan fire training systems and colleges and universities to reach America’s first responders.
All NFA courses receive college credit recommendation through the American Council on Education and continuing education units through the International Association for Continuing Education and Training.
The NFA employs resident and off-campus classroom, blended and distance learning options, including national distribution systems of accredited state and metropolitan fire training systems and colleges and universities to reach America’s first responders.
All NFA courses receive college credit recommendation through the American Council on Education and continuing education units through the International Association for Continuing Education and Training.
Wildland Fire Training
NWCG training supports position performance for personnel mobilized to wildland fires and other all-hazard incidents.
Department of Homeland Security - Using and Sharing Sensitive PII
This course will walk you through and certify you for using and sharing personally identifiable information (PII).
The Center for Homeland Defense and Security (CHDS)
The Center for Homeland Defense and Security (CHDS) offers a wide range of programs focused on assisting current and emerging leaders in Homeland Defense and Security to develop the policies, strategies, programs and organizational elements needed to defeat terrorism and prepare for and respond to natural disasters and public safety threats across the United States.