L103 Planning: Emergency Operations

this course is designed to give basic concepts and planning steps to those new to the field of emergency management so that they may apply planning discipline and skills to challenges in their jobs. The course content includes Emergency management Planning doctrine and steps to take to accomplish writing plans and using them to deal with special events, which are common challenges for all jurisdictions. The content also derives from the Comprehensie Preparedness Guide 101. Developing and maintaining State, Territorial, Tribal and Local Government Emergency Plans, and its six-step planning process and inclusive whole community philosophy. Likewise, doctrine from the Comprehensive Preparedness Guide 201. Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA), is included in the course. Special event planning is then explained in the course, and table group activities to analyze plans for special events are conducted. It is mandatory that the participant complete all 16 hours of this course to receive full credti. Anything less will result in the participant's need to re-register for a nother course and start from the beginning.

Course Length: 16 hours

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Prerequisite: Participants must complet the 11- independent study (IS) IS-100.c, IS 120.c, IS 200.c, IS 230.e, IS 235.c, IS 240.c, IS 241.c, IS 242.c, IS 244.b, IS 700.b, IS 800.d. course before attending the 40-hour residence course including the FEMA L-0101: Foundations of emergency management and FEMA L-0102: Science of Disasters.

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Scheduled Classes: There are no scheduled dates for this course.

Please note: Applications for courses will be accepted up to 1 day prior to the course date.

If you want to learn more about the Training Program or are interested in attending a specific course, please contact your IEMA Regional Coordinator or Nancy Buck. Registration should be made in advance to attend any IEMA sponsored class. Walk-in registrations are only accepted if room space and course materials are available. To register for IEMA classes, please see the IEMA Online Registration and Tracking Program Page.