TRAINING ANNOUNCEMENT: L548 - COOP Manager's Train-the-Trainer

May 12, 2016

Contact:

Nate Spada
(617) 832-4745
Nathan.Spada@fema.dhs.gov

L548 - COOP Manager's Train-the-Trainer
June 8 - 9, 2016

Sponsored by FEMA Region I National Preparedness Division and U.S. Coast Guard Sector Northern New England

DESCRIPTION: The Continuity of Operations (COOP) Manager’s Training Course is to provide training for Program Managers and personnel with COOP responsibilities in the private sector and at the Federal, State, Local, and Tribal levels of government. This training includes a train-the-trainer module to equip students to train the course to other COOP practitioners.

DATES/TIMES:

June 8 - 9, 2016
8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Weds/Thur)
Registration opens at 8:00 a.m.

LOCATION:

U.S. Coast Guard Sector Northern New England
259 High Street, Rusty Scupper, Bldg 1
South Portland, Maine 04106

Access the Coast Guard base via Broadway to Mussey Street. Signs to the base are posted on Broadway. You will be required to show ID at the gate prior to entry. Notices are posted regarding vehicle searches. The course will be held in the Rusty Scupper, ground floor of Bldg 1, which is the first building on the right as you drive in. The entrance to the Scupper is on the parking lot side of the building. Please do not park in “designated” spots with markings.

OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to do the following:

• Define COOP;
• Explain the business benefits of COOP;
• Identify the elements of a viable COOP capability;
• Identify the processes, resources, and tasks necessary to implement and manage a successful COOP program;
• Demonstrate the ability to teach a COOP course module;
• Have an increased knowledge of Continuity program management.

ELIGIBILITY: Private sector and federal, state, and local government employees responsible for developing and managing COOP programs and those participating as an Emergency Relocation Group (ERG) member in a COOP Program.

APPLICATIONS: Please fax a FEMA Form 119-25-1 (old 75-5) to Nate Spada at (617) 956-7538 or email to Nathan.Spada@fema.dhs.gov (recommended)

FEMA Form 119-25-1 can be downloaded at: http://training.fema.gov/Apply

Applicants with special needs should complete Section 11 on FEMA Form 119-25-1.

COSTS: There are no tuition fees for this course. Participants from federal agencies and private industry or contractors to State or local governments must pay their own transportation and lodging fees.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, May 20, 2016

COURSE MANAGERS & TRAINING POINTS OF CONTACT:

Nate Spada
Continuity Manager
DHS-FEMA Region I
(617) 832-4745 – Office
Nathan.Spada@fema.dhs.gov

CWO2 Gregg Hoss
XO MILPERS/Personnel Officer
CG Sector Northern New England
(207) 780-3090 - Office
Gregg.E.Hoss@uscg.mil

BMC Ben Hicks
Training Coordinator
CG Sector Northern New England
(207) 780-3089
Ben.L.Hicks@uscg.mil

Arn M. Heggers, Civilian
Preparedness Specialist
CG Sector Northern New England
(207) 741-5439
Arn.M.Heggers@uscg.mil