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see our current course vacancies for upcoming DHS-sponsored WMD training.
This training is provided FREE for Federal, State and local
organizations and responders. If you are interested in attending
these courses, please forward your applications to me as soon as
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ARE SOME ADDITIONAL TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FROM OUR PARTNERS IN
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT: Radiation
and Terrorism: Risk, Risk Perception and Risk Communication
October 1, 2007
This
course is a 1/2 day workshop addressing radiological issues including:
defining ionizing radiation, methods and routes of exposure, biological
effects, dirty bombs and nuclear devices, detection, radiation safety,
preparedness and response and medical issues. This workshop is
designed to increase the knowledge and awareness of radiological issues
for Health Departments, Law Enforcement, Fire, Emergency Management,
Local Officials, and staff from Public Works, Recreation and Parks,
Public Schools and non-governmental organizations involved in emergency
response. For
more information, click here: http://www.mema.state.md.us/MEMA/content/pdf/exercise_and_training/Radiological_Training.pdf 5th
Annual International Counter-Terrorism Officers Conference
October 2-4,2007 Click
here for conference announcement/application: http://www.mema.state.md.us/MEMA/content/pdf/exercise_and_training/ICTOA_CONF.pdf US
DOE Radiological Specialist Pilot Course
October
2-4
Harrisburg,
PA PURPOSE:
The purpose of this course is to certify selected individuals in a
recognized Radiation Specialist Training program. This course will
incorporate National Incident Management System (NIMS) compliance items,
49 Code of Federal Regulation 2004 changes, and refinement of NFPA 472
standard recommendations.
For
more information, click here: http://www.pema.state.pa.us/pema/ical/eventDetail_page.asp?date_ID=C9CECCC883CDCFC6 Effective
Risk Communication Workshop
October 9-10 Clarksville,
MD Workshop
is FREE and open to all stakeholders involved in risk communication,
public health and emergency preparedness and response, including:
state and local government, health department staff, emergency
preparedness and health planners, emergency management, hospital
emergency coordinators, planners and PIOs.
For
more information, click here: http://www.mema.state.md.us/MEMA/content/pdf/exercise_and_training/Effective_Risk_Communication.pdf Hazmat
Seminar
October
13-14
Newark,
MD The
Worcester County Department of Emergency Services, Worcester County
Hazmat Team and Worcester County LEPC will be sponsoring "Building
Confidence Without Ghost Stories". The
seminar is being conducted by retired Baltimore City Battalion Chief C.B.
“Buzz” Melton on Saturday, October 13th repeated on
Sunday, October 14th at the Worcester County Fire Training
Center, 6743 Central Site Lane, Newark, Maryland just off U.S. Rt.113.
There will be a classroom session from 8:00 AM to Noon with a live acid
exercise from 1:00 to 5:00 PM. Lunch will be provided. The
seminar is FREE! Pre-registration
is required. To register log on to www.wcfmo.org
or call 410-632-5666 by October 1st. Homeland
Security Exercise and Evaluation Program Training Course
October 16-19, 2007
Philadelphia, PA The
HSEEP Mobile Training Course is a three and one half-day,
intermediate-level training course that incorporates exercise guidance
and best practices. It is an interactive course that allows
participants to share personal lessons learned and best practices while
gaining practical experience. In addition to the instructor-led
course presentations, the course includes small group activities,
videos, group discussions, and introductions to HSEEP and related
initiatives such as supporting technology (HSEEP Toolkit) and
capabilities-based planning. Activities include creating exercise
documentation, conducting planning conferences and briefings, and
practicing exercise evaluation. For
more information, click here: http://www.mema.state.md.us/MEMA/content/pdf/exercise_and_training/hseep_fact_sheet.pdf To
register for the course,
please contact Janice Barlow, Regional Training Manager, DHS FEMA Region
III at 215-931-5569 or janice.barlow@dhs.gov. The
United States Secret Service Presents: Threat Assessment in Schools:
Implications for the Prevention of School Attacks, Managing
Threatening Situations, and Creating Safe School Climates
October 23 ,2007 Click
here for course announcement/application: http://www.mema.state.md.us/MEMA/content/pdf/exercise_and_training/102307_TAIS.pdf Erin
Valentine Exercise
and Training Program Administrator Maryland
Emergency Management Agency phone:
(410) 517-3648 fax:
(410) 517-3610 Click
here to view and download course applications online! |
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