This virtual course in the National Emergency Management Basic Academy is designed to provide the participants with an overview of scientific principles and concepts that shape our increasingly dangerous world.
The contents of the course include the following:
- Introduction to Science of Disaster provides a definition and benefits of science.
- Earth Science and National Hazards describes how the Earth’s design sets the stage for the world’s natural hazards.
- Science of Natural Hazards describes the scientific basis of common natural hazards.
- Prediction gives us the capability to expect the unexpected.
- Physical Science and Implications for Emergency Management identifies how emergency management can benefit from knowledge of the physical science of hazards.
- Biological and Chemical Threats identifies the scientific basis of biological and chemical threats.
- Explosive Threats identifies the scientific basis of those threats.
- Radiological and Nuclear Threats identifies the scientific basis of those threats.
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| Date(s) |
Mon. Feb 10, 2025 8am-12:30pm
Tue. Feb 11, 2025 8am-12:30pm
Wed. Feb 12, 2025 8am-12:30pm
Thu. Feb 13, 2025 8am-12:30pm
Fri. Feb 14, 2025 8am-12:30pm
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| Location |
Virtual Classroom
OTHER MA
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| Handicap Accessibility |
No
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| WiFi Access |
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| Offered By |
Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency |
| Primary Instructor |
Hugabone, Bruce M. |
| Course Length |
5 Half Days |
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| Award Credentials |
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| Prerequisites |
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| Equivalent Prerequisites |
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| Target Audience |
This course is intended for newly appointed emergency managers from State, local, tribal, territorial, and Federal emergency management agencies, and prospective professionals transferring from another discipline to emergency management. |
| Eligibility |
To ensure adequate participation of the target audience, all registrants will be placed on the waiting list pending approval. Justifications in the "Job Responsibilities Related to Course" section will be carefully reviewed for acceptance into the course. You will not be considered for a seat unless you provide a detailed justification as to how this course will improve your ability in the role you serve.
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| Other |
Individuals pursuing FEMA's Basic Academy or those interested in learning scientific principles and concepts in emergency management that shape our increasingly dangerous world.
The goal of the Basic Academy is to support the early careers of emergency managers through a training experience combining knowledge of all fundamental systems, concepts, and practices of cutting-edge emergency management.
Courses include:
Foundations of Emergency Management (L-101)
Science of Disaster (L-102)
Planning: Emergency Operations (L-103)
Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (L-146)
Public Information Basics (L-105)
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| Contact |
Jeff Tedesco: jeff.tedesco@mema.gov |
