DHS-CISA Communications Technician (COMT)

This course provides introductory and refresher training for the NIMS ICS COMT position. It introduces public safety professionals and support staff to various communications concepts and technologies including interoperable communications solutions, LMR communications, satellite, telephone, data, and computer technologies used in incident response and planned events. It is designed for state/territory, tribal, urban, and local emergency response professionals and support personnel in all disciplines who have a technical communications background. Participants develop the essential core competencies required for performing the duties of the COMT in an all-hazards incident, including responsibilities while operating in a local, regional, or state-level All-Hazards Incident Management Team.

The 5-day course is taught by instructors experienced as Communication Technicians. There is no charge for this training, and course materials will be provided by DHS/CISA. All travel/per diem costs are the responsibility of the individual student. Working lunches WILL be provided. A laptop or tablet is required for this course.

Course Length: 24 hours

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Registration Information: • Applicants should submit a signed application as well as scanned pre-requisite Certificates of Completion to Brad Midgett at commtraining@ileas.org. ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY October 1, 2025. This class is limited to 16 students. Applicants will be added to the class roster as received as long as all pre-requisites have been

Prerequisite: To attend this course, applicants must have the following FEMA training course prerequisites: • A public safety background with experience in field operations • A technical communications background • Awareness of fundamental public safety communications technology • Basic knowledge of applicable communications plans • Completion of the following FEMA training courses: IS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS 100 o IS-200c Incident Command System for Initial Response o IS-700: And Introduction to the National Incident Management System o IS-800: National Response Framework, An Introduction

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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.