EMI- Train the Trainer NIMS ICS Position Specific Classes

FEMA's Emergency Management Institute  will be offering four NIMS ICS All-Hazards Position Specific train-the-trainer classes on their campus at the National Emergency Training Center in Emmitsburg, Maryland this fall. This is the only time during the federal fiscal year 2012 that these classes will be offered in a train-the-trainer format, so interested persons are encouraged to apply in a timely manner. 

Scheduled classes include:

• E-957 Liaison Officer TTT -  October 11 – 12, 2011
• E-599 Operations Section Chief TTT – October 31 – November 3, 2011
• E-955 Safety Officer TTT – November 28 – December 1, 2011
• E-968 Logistics Section Chief TTT – December 5 – 9, 2011

 

NIMS ICS All-Hazards Position Specific training should be completed by personnel who are currently members of Type III or Type IV IMT’s, or by those seeking credentials/certification for ICS Command and General Staff or Unit Leader positions.  Train-the-trainers for those classes are designed for those personnel who are experienced instructors, are well familiar with the ICS system, and have a desire to teach selected Position Specific classes. Person(s) interested in attending should meet the selection criteria for the course as noted in the EMI Course Catalog and submit FEMA Application Form 119-25-1 to NETC Admissions through their respective State Training Officers. If you have any questions, please contact the EMI Course Manager: Robert L. Ridgeway, Training Specialist, Robert.Ridgeway@dhs.gov, 301.447.1142

Basic PIO Course - 9/28-29 - Fort Collins- G290

The Division of Emergency Management is hosting a two-day Basic Public Information Officer  (FEMA G290) course from  9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on September 28-29, 2011 at the Fort Collins Police Department.

The two day course is intended for public information officers (PIO’s). The emphasis is on the basic skills and knowledge needed for emergency management public information activities or as a refresher. Mock interviews will be videotaped.

Registration will be through  www.co.train.org Course #1024974  For help with co.train registration contact Robyn Knappe at robyn.knappe@state.co.us. There is no charge for the class and lodging is available upon request.

EMI Webinar- Resource Management, Resource Typing, and Readiness

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Emergency Management Institute (EMI) will host a webinar which will focus on the fundamentals of Resource Management and address the basics of Resource Typing as described in the “Resource Management” section of the National Incident Management System (NIMS), with emphasis on the difference between “Tier I” and “Tier II” resource types and a review of a resource typing example.  The presentation will also provide information relating to the determination of resource capabilities by category, kind, and type and how Resource Management corresponds to readiness.

Date/Time/Webinar Info: 

September 7, 2011 from 11:00-12:00 p.m. (Mountain Time)

Website Information: https://fema.connectsolutions.com/r50391763/

Conference Bridge Information: 1-800-320-4330 - Pin #: 885312

Closed Captioning Information: http://fedrcc.us//Enter.aspx?EventID=1809624&CustomerID=321

Course Goals:

At the completion of this training, participants will have a basic knowledge of:

• Understanding the fundamentals of Resource Management
• Categorizing and Identifying resources using Resource Typing
• The correlation between Resource Management and Readiness

Course Point of Contact:

For course information, contact the EMI course manager, Doug Kuhn, at (301) 447-1287, 1-800-238-3358 (ext. 1287) or email: doug.kuhn@dhs.gov.

Disaster Assistance for Small Colorado Business Available

The U.S. Small Business Administration has announced some Colorado counties are now available for low-interest Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs).  "These loans offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caused by adverse weather conditions that occurred in some Colorado counties.  SBA eligibility covers both the economic impacts on businesses dependent on farmers and ranchers that have suffered agricultural production losses caused by the disaster and businesses directly impacted by the disaster.  Small, nonfarm businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private, nonprofit organizations of any size may qualify for EIDLs of up to $2 million to help meet financial obligations and operating expenses which could have been met had the disaster not occurred."  Below is a list of eligible counties.  More information available here.

EIDL #	Primary Counties	Neighboring Counties	Incident Type	Incident Date	Deadline
12724	Delta, Mesa and Montrose	Garfield, Gunnison, Ouray, Pitkin and San Miguel in Colorado; and Grand and San Juan in Utah	Freezing conditions	4/26 through 5/3/11	3/29/12
12725	Alamosa, Conejos, Costilla, Rio Grande and Saguache	Archuleta, Chaffee, Custer, Fremont, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Huerfano, Las Animas and Mineral in Colorado; and Colfax, Rio Arriba and Taos in New Mexico	Drought	Beginning 5/1/11	3/29/12

Applicants may apply online using the Electronic Loan Application via SBA's secure web site.  The deadline to apply for these loans is March 29, 2012.

Disaster loan information and application forms are also available from SBA by calling SBA toll-free at (800) 659-2955, emailing disastercustomerservice@sba.gov, or visiting SBA's Disaster Loans website.

Job Announcement - Colorado Division of Emergency Management Public Information Officer (PIO)

The Colorado Department of Local Affairs is seeking a Public Information Officer (PIO) within the Division of Emergency Management.  This role will provide information to the public, media, partners and stakeholders on the state's responsibilities regarding all hazards preparedness, natural hazards mitigation, emergency response, and disaster recovery in support of local governments, special districts, private sector and volunteer partner entities within Colorado.

The Public Information Officer position is open only to Colorado state residents and closes August 12, 2011.  The primary physical work address is in Centennial, CO.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to,

• Advising and coordinating the state's public information activities before, during and after a state disaster emergency.
• Developing and implementing a comprehensive public information program, including providing education and increasing awareness of emergency preparedness.
• The position develops and implements the Division's internal and external communications plans; maintains the Division's internet presence as a communications tool for all target audiences utilizing Content Management System (CMS), Google Blogger, Facebook, and Twitter and develops and distributes weekly information reports.

For more information, see the Public Information Officer, DEM Position Announcement or contact Susie Esparza, Department of Local Affairs Human Resources, at susie.esparza@state.co.us or at (303) 866-5884.