The goal of this course is to acquaint the learner with the position of a municipal Emergency Management Director (EMD), including history and underlying principles of emergency management, key areas of emphasis, the EMD’s roles and responsibilities, and tips for getting started.
At the conclusion of this program, the learner should be able to:
- Identify the principles and authorities that are the foundation of emergency management.
- Describe the roles and responsibilities of a municipal Emergency Management Director (EMD).
- Identify strategies for developing a preparedness program.
- Indicate the significance of planning, training, and exercising in emergency management.
- Describe the emergency manager’s role in relation to emergency response.
- Identify key considerations in managing an emergency management program.
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| Date(s) |
Wed. Nov 20, 2024 10:00AM-1:00PM
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| Location |
Chatham Fire Rescue
135 Depot Road, Chatham MA 02633
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| Handicap Accessibility |
Yes
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| WiFi Access |
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| Offered By |
Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency |
| Primary Instructor |
Cochran, Nathan D. |
| Course Length |
Partial Day (3-4 Hours) |
| Course Hours |
4.00 |
| CEUs |
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| Award Credentials |
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| Prerequisites |
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| Equivalent Prerequisites |
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| Target Audience |
New Municipal Emergency Management Directors |
| Eligibility |
Applicants must fully complete the justification field of the application describing their duties as a municipal Emergency Management Director or Deputy Director. . Those that do not meet the Target Audience maybe wait listed or declined. |
| Other |
Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request, including accommodations for special dietary needs when food is provided. To request an accommodation, please include a description of the accommodation you will need, including as much detail as you can provide. Please also include a way we can contact you if we need more information. Please provide at least two weeks (14 days) advanced notice. Last minute requests will be accepted but may be impossible to fill. Send an e-mail to Sara Parmenter, ADA Coordinator at Sara.L.Parmenter@mass.gov or call 508-820-2060.
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| Maximum Participants |
20 |
| # Open Seats |
8 |
| # on Wait List |
0 |
