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Recent legislation directed FEMA to
establish a subcommittee under the National Advisory Council (NAC) to provide recommendations
regarding emergency responder training related to hazardous materials incidents
involving railroads.
Qualified individuals who are interested
in serving on the Railroad Emergency Services Preparedness, Operational Needs,
and Safety Evaluation (RESPONSE) Subcommittee of the NAC are encouraged to
submit an application for consideration by April
3, 2017.
The
subcommittee will be composed of federal officials from the Department of
Homeland Security, the Department of Transportation, the National
Transportation Safety Board, and the Environmental Protection Agency, as well
as others with technical knowledge and expertise from non-federal entities.
Applications are being accepted from
qualified individuals with technical knowledge and expertise in the following
areas: the rail industry; rail labor; those who offer oil for transportation by
rail; the communications industry; emergency response providers, including
individuals nominated by national organizations representing state and local
governments and emergency responders; emergency response training providers; representatives
from tribal organizations; vendors, developers, and manufacturers of systems,
facilities, equipment, and capabilities for emergency responder services; and other
technical experts.
In
addition, the application period for the NAC remains open through March 15.
Members selected to participate in the RESPONSE Subcommittee are not appointed
directly to the NAC, but may apply separately for consideration. Detailed
instructions on how to apply for the subcommittee or the NAC can be found at: RESPONSE Act NAC Subcommittee webpage.
FEMA’s Emergency Management Institute (EMI)
is offering the Advanced Public Information Officer (PIO) course May 15-19 at the
National Emergency Training Center in Emmitsburg, Maryland. The course provides
public information officers the opportunity to increase their knowledge and skills for
establishing, managing and working in a joint information center (JIC). The
training fosters an environment where participants can apply advanced skills
during a multi-day functional exercise designed to test ability to analyze,
coordinate, process and create information in a fast-paced, realistic
environment.
Using interactive lectures from subject matter experts and
an intense functional exercise, the Advanced PIO course teaches participants
skills for use during escalating incidents, including strategic communications and incident action planning,
as it relates to JIC operations.
Interested individuals should contact Phil
Politano at Philip.Politano@fema.dhs.gov
by March 30, 2017, to register for the course. For information on prerequisites and course schedules go to http://training.femac.gov/programs/pio/.
EMI's Virtual Tabletop
Exercise (VTTX) program will offer a cyber security breach scenario April
27, 2017. The VTTX is designed to help emergency management professionals
exercise their response to the impact of a cyber-attack on their community. The
VTTX involves key personnel discussing simulated scenarios in an informal
setting, and can be used to assess plans, policies, training, and
procedures during a cyber security challenge.
Each month, EMI conducts a VTTX series using a Video
Teleconference (VTC) platform to reach community-based training audiences
around the country by providing a
virtual forum for interactive disaster training. The VTTX is designed for
a group of ten or more representatives from state, local, tribal, and
territorial emergency management communities of practice.
It provides a unique opportunity
for responders across the nation to simultaneously participate in a
hazard-specific, facilitated discussion. Participants will need to connect via
a site equipped with the appropriate VTC capability (not Adobe Connect or Face
Time-based), but alternate ways to participate are also available upon request.
The VTTX occurs 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. ET. To
participate, send an email to Doug Kahn at douglas.kahn@fema.dhs.gov or
call 301-447-7645. Also, send a courtesy copy email to fema-emi-iemb@fema.dhs.gov or
call 301-447-1381. The application deadline is March 15. Additional
information is available at https://training.fema.gov/programs/emivttx.aspx.
EMI Offers Teaching with Cases Webinar
EMI will offer a
Teaching with Cases webinar that provides an overview of the use of cases in teaching emergency
management higher education programs. The webinar will be on March 8 from 3-4:30 p.m. ET. Participants should register for the webinar online.
This webinar is the last in a series of four
webinars on the topic of Emergency Management Teaching with Cases and will focus
on: evaluating learning and participation; examining evaluation criteria for
different types of case-based learning outcomes, evaluation methods, grading considerations
and approaches; giving and receiving feedback; and, debriefing techniques.
EMI Offers Hurricane Virtual Tabletop Exercise
FEMA’s EMI Virtual Tabletop Exercise (VTTX) program will
offer sessions of a hurricane scenario on April 11, 12, and 13. The VTTX
helps communities prepare for the upcoming hurricane season using historical
events and recovery actions. The application deadline to participate in
these sessions is March 14. Content is the same each day, and
participants would attend only one session. The VTTX involves key personnel
discussing simulated scenarios in an informal setting and can be used to assess
plans, policies, training, and procedures.
The VTTX will occur 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. ET on each of
the days listed above. To participate, send an email to Doug Kahn at douglas.kahn@fema.dhs.gov or call 301-447-7645. Also, send a courtesy
copy email to the Integrated Emergency Management Branch at fema-emi-iemb@fema.dhs.gov or call 301-447-1381. Additional
information is available at https://training.fema.gov/programs/emivttx.aspx.
FEMA Seeks Applications for National Advisory Council
FEMA is requesting
individuals who are interested in serving on the FEMA National Advisory Council
(NAC) to apply to be considered for appointment. The NAC is a federal
advisory committee established to ensure effective and ongoing coordination of
federal preparedness, protection, response, recovery, and mitigation for
natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other man-made disasters. The NAC is
a geographically diverse mix of officials, emergency managers, and emergency
response providers from state, local, and tribal governments, the private
sector, and nongovernmental organizations who advise the FEMA Administrator on
all aspects of emergency management.
FEMA is accepting
applications for open positions in the following discipline areas:
Elected Tribal Government
Executive (one representative appointment); Non-elected Tribal Government
Official (one representative appointment); Emergency Management Field (one
representative appointment); Emergency Response Providers, which includes fire,
law enforcement, hazardous materials response, emergency medical services, and
organizations representing emergency response providers (one representative
appointment); Standards Setting and Accrediting Organizations, which includes
the voluntary consensus codes and standards development community (one
representative appointment); Individuals with Disabilities (one representative
appointment); Health Scientist (one SGE appointment); Infrastructure Protection
Expert (one SGE appointment); Administrator Selections (up to five SGE
appointments).
All appointments are for
three-year terms starting in September 2017. Applications must be received
by the close of business on March 15, 2017. Qualified individuals
interested in serving on the NAC are invited to apply for appointment. More
information can be found here.
FEMA Seeks Applicants for Youth Preparedness Council
FEMA is seeking applicants for its Youth Preparedness
Council. Council members are selected based on their dedication to public
service, efforts in making a difference in their communities, and potential to
expand their impact as national advocates for preparedness. Students in 8th
through 11th grade are eligible to apply.
The Youth Preparedness Council offers an opportunity for
youth leaders to serve on a distinguished national council and participate in
the Youth Preparedness Council Summit in Washington, D.C. During their two-year
term, the leaders will complete both a local and national-level project and
share their ideas regarding youth disaster preparedness with the leadership of
FEMA and national organizations.
Youth interested in applying to the Council must submit a
completed application form, two letters of recommendation, and academic
records. Information about completing and submitting the application and
attachments can be found in the application instructions. All applications and
supporting materials must be received no later than March 31, 2017, 11:59
p.m. PT to be eligible. New members will be announced in May 2017.
To access the application materials, read about the current
members, and for more general information, visit www.ready.gov/youth-preparedness-council.
National Emergency Management Advanced Academy Application Period Begins in March
EMI is accepting
applications for the National Emergency Management Advanced Academy.
This program addresses program management and oversight, effective
communication, integrated collaboration, and strategic thinking skills.
The target audience is mid-level managers who have a minimum of three years of
experience in an emergency management position to include government,
non-profit, voluntary organization, and private sector leaders who are
responsible for emergency management or homeland security.
The Advanced Academy Program consists of four resident
courses and is five days in length. Classes begin in October, November,
or December 2017 and are ideally taken sequentially through September 2018. Applications will be accepted from March 1
– May 31, 2017, with selections in June and announcements in July.
For more information, contact fema-empp-advanced-academy@fema.dhs.gov.
FEMA Seeks Comment on Updated Tribal Mitigation Plan Review Guide
FEMA is updating its
policy that guides how agency officials interpret regulatory requirements in
their review and approval of tribal mitigation plans. The updated Tribal Mitigation
Plan Review Guide will supersede FEMA’s current Tribal
Multi-Hazard Mitigation Planning Guidance issued in 2010.
Tribal officials can
submit comments on the Guide by mail to: ATTN: National Mitigation Planning
Program, Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration (FIMA), DHS/FEMA, 400
C Street SW, Suite 313, Washington, DC 20472-3020. Comments can also be
submitted by electronic mail to tribalconsultation@fema.dhs.gov.
All comments must be submitted either by U.S. mail or e-mail no later than April
9, 2017.
In addition, a webinar to
present information on the Tribal Mitigation Plan Review Guide will be held
Monday, March 13, 3:30 PM EST, to participate click here. For audio,
please call 800-320-4330, using conference code 905506#.
Visit FEMA’s Tribal Affairs page for
more information on this tribal consultation. For additional information or
questions, contact your Regional
Tribal Liaison.
Apply to Become a Trainer for the National Emergency Management Basic Academy
EMI is offering a Train-the-Trainer course for the National
Emergency Management Basic Academy. To qualify to enroll in the
Train-the-Trainer course, individuals must have at least five years of
experience working in the field of emergency management and at least three
years of experience delivering emergency management instruction to adults.
The entry-point for individuals pursuing a career in
emergency management, the Basic Academy offers the tools to develop
comprehensive foundational skills. For those who are new to emergency
management, the Basic Academy also provides a unique opportunity to build
camaraderie, to establish professional contacts, and to understand the roles,
responsibilities, and legal boundaries associated with emergency
management.
Course Dates: May 1-5 and August 7-11, 2017
Location: Emergency Management Institute, National
Emergency Training Center in Emmitsburg, MD
Application Deadlines: March 20, and June 26,
respectively
For additional information, contact Jeff Januchowski at
301-447-1356 or jeffrey.januchowski@fema.dhs.gov.
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