CHHS supports organizations by analyzing training needs, developing customized training curricula, facilitating sessions, and creating multi-year training and exercise plans. We design and evaluate HSEEP-compliant exercises to test plans, identify strengths and gaps, and develop After-Action Reports and Improvement Plans, and we can assist with implementing improvements based on exercise outcomes.
Contact us at chhs@umaryland.edu to discuss scheduling and pricing.
In addition to customized training and exercises, CHHS is pleased to offer the following training programs to organizations of all sizes.
Drills
- Workshops
- Seminars
- Table-Top Exercises
- Functional Exercises
- Full-Scale Exercises
Additional Trainings
Continuity of Operations (COOP)
This two-day, management-level training course is designed to provide students with an interactive and comprehensive understanding of how a COOP program is developed, maintained, and exercised. The curriculum is designed to encourage collaborative discussion, problem solving, and real-world experiences. There are 11 substantive modules, each of which focuses upon a specific aspect of COOP, including: essential functions, human capital management, succession management, vital records and equipment, communications, alternate facilities, reconstitution, devolution, and training and exercise. The course can be specifically tailored to the unique needs and requirements of the host agency or jurisdiction.
ICS and NIMS Courses
CHHS offers the following FEMA ICS and NIMS training in-person for organizations that want a live instructor who can bring real-world context to the material. Each of these can be taught on their own or paired together, based on organizational priorities. At the end of each training session, CHHS instructors will work with participants to create FEMA student IDs, login, and complete the online assessment to receive FEMA credit.
IS-100.C Introduction to the Incident Command System
Time: about 2 hours
ICS 100, Introduction to the Incident Command System, introduces the Incident Command System (ICS) and provides the foundation for higher level ICS training. This course describes the history, features and principles, and organizational structure of the Incident Command System. It also explains the relationship between ICS and the National Incident Management System (NIMS). The Emergency Management Institute developed its ICS courses collaboratively with:
National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG)
U.S. Department of Agriculture
United States Fire Administration’s National Fire Programs Branch
IS-200.C Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response
Time: about 4 hours
IS200, Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response, reviews the Incident Command System (ICS), provides the context for ICS within initial response, and supports higher level ICS training. This course provides training on, and resources for, personnel who are likely to assume a supervisory position within ICS.
The Emergency Management Institute developed its ICS courses collaboratively with:
- National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG)
- U.S. Department of Agriculture
- United State Fire Administration’s National Fire Programs Branch
IS-700.B An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
Time: about 3.5 hours
This course provides an overview of the National Incident Management System (NIMS). The National Incident Management System defines the comprehensive approach guiding the whole community - all levels of government, nongovernmental organizations (NGO), and the private sector - to work together seamlessly to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from the effects of incidents. The course provides learners with a basic understanding of NIMS concepts, principles, and components.
IS-800.d National Response Framework, An Introduction
Time: about 3 hours
The goal of the IS-0800.d, National Response Framework, An Introduction, is to provide guidance for the whole community. Within this broad audience, the National Response Framework focuses especially on those who are involved in delivering and applying the response core capabilities, including:
- Private sector partners
- Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
- Government officials
- Community leaders
- Emergency management practitioners
- First responders
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