1. G-318 Mitigation Planning Workshop for Local Government – This 2-day workshop focuses on the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (that adds Section 322, Mitigation Planning, to the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act). The Act requires local governments to prepare and adopt jurisdiction-wide hazard mitigation plans as a condition of receiving Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funds to "brick-and-mortar" mitigation projects. The intent of this workshop is to assist representatives of local communities or multi-jurisdictional planning areas to develop a mitigation plan that meets both community and Section 322 local government requirements as described in 44 CFR Section 201.6. Selection Criteria: The target audience for this workshop includes the following representatives of local governments: elected officials, managers, planners, emergency program managers, and other staff with expertise needed for mitigation projects. PLEASE NOTE: This course can be taken in lieu of the G-393 as a required course for APS. 2. G-557 Rapid Needs Assessment – This is an 8-hour course. The ability to perform a rapid assessment accurately and within the first few hours after an incident is critical to providing response for life-threatening and imminent hazards. Coordinated and timely assessments permit local government to prioritize response activities, allocate scarce resources and request mutual aid and State and Federal assistance. Classroom activities, facilitated exercises and instructor-led group discussion are used to provide participants with the skills to perform assessments. Communities can use the Resource Guide and Facilitator’s Guide when developing the plan and procedures for rapidly and efficiently collecting disaster intelligence immediately following a disaster. This intelligence is used to prioritize response activities, allocate available resources, and specifically request resources from other sources to save and sustain lives. 3. L-960 NIMS ICS All-Hazard Division & Group Supervisor – The course is designed to provide local and state-level emergency responders with a robust understanding of the duties, responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective Division Group Supervisor on an All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT). The course walks students through general information, including an overview of the Operations Section and information on incident mobilization, initial situational awareness and unit management. It also provides detailed instruction on responding to the incident and the command needs of the incident, as well as emphasizing the importance of risk management and safety considerations. 4. L-967 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Logistics Section Chief (LSC) – This course is designed to provide local and state-level emergency responders with a robust understanding of the duties, responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective Logistics Section Chief (LSC) on an AHIMT. These responsibilities fall into two categories: 1) responding to the incident and 2) effectively fulfilling the position responsibilities of a Logistics Section Chief on an AHIMT. Exercises, simulations, discussions, and a final exam enable participants to process and apply their new skills and knowledge. NIMS ICS All-Hazards Position-Specific training should be completed by personnel who are regularly assigned to functional, support, or unit leader positions on United States Fire Administration (USFA) or other Type III AHIMTs, or by those persons who desire to seek credentials/certification in those positions.
