The National Fire Academy is seeking applicants who are interested in serving on the Board of Visitors for the National Fire Academy ("the Board"). The Board will conduct annual reviews of the programs at the Academy and will make recommendations to FEMA, through the United States Fire Administrator, regarding the operation of the Academy and any improvements that the Board deems appropriate.
The Board is composed of eight members, all of whom are experts and leaders in the fields of fire safety, fire prevention, fire control, research and development in fire protection, treatment and rehabilitation of fire victims, or local government services management, which includes emergency medical services.
The Academy seeks to appoint individuals to four positions on the Board that will be open due to term expiration. If other positions are vacated during the application process, candidates may be selected from the application pool to fill the vacated positions.
Applications will be accepted until March 30, 2017 at 11:59 p.m. ET. There is no application form, but a current resume is required. Resumes may be sent via email to ruth.macphail@fema.dhs.gov OR by mail to National Fire Academy, U.S. Fire Administration, Attention: Ruth MacPhail, 16825 South Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg, Maryland 21727-8998. For more information, see the Federal Register Notice.
FEMA Seeks Applications for the NAC's RESPONSE Subcommittee
Recent legislation directed FEMA to
establish a subcommittee under the National Advisory Council (NAC) to provide recommendations
regarding emergency responder training with 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.
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.
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 Seeks Applications 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 grades 8 through 11 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.
Advanced Public Information Officer Training
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.
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.fema.gov/programs/pio/.
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.
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: August 7-11, 2017
Location: Emergency Management Institute, National
Emergency Training Center in Emmitsburg, MD
Application Deadlines: June 26
For additional information, contact Jeff Januchowski at
301-447-1356 or jeffrey.januchowski@fema.dhs.gov.
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