Conference Leadership courses are more for personnel who are stepping into Conference Disaster responsibilities that will involve coordinating multiple teams, multiple agency contacts in their assignments, and fulfill the federal training requirements for those in such leadership positions .

REQUIRED

001 M-100 Introduction to Disaster Response (3 hrs) No matter what type of team one is headed to, everyone will receive this training. There is a lot of background information that the new volunteer will need in order to function effectively in a disaster.  Aspects covered are disaster terminology, ministry basis of disaster response, Methodist history, agencies in disaster, disaster relief services, the disaster team, disaster team member, how to prepare, what to take, and the early response team (ERT).  This course must be renewed every three years. [Taught in classroom, Student manual, PowerPoint, and wallet certification, cost of making ID]  Required for personnel in North Georgia Conference Disaster Response Ministry.

002 IS-100 Introduction to the Incident Command System (2 hrs) Federal regulation (Directive 5 HSPD-5) requires that requires all personnel responding during the Emergency Stage have completed IS-100 and 700 or not participate during the first post-disaster stage (Emergency Stage) until the courses have been completed.  This will impact Disaster Assessment Teams, CERT Teams, some Disaster Response Teams, some Field Kitchen Teams, and Shower/Laundry Teams.  This course introduces the Incident Command System and provides the foundation for higher-level ICS-training.  This course describes the history, procedures, and principles, and organizational structure of the Incident Command System.  It also explains the relationships between ICS and the National Incident Management System (NIMS). [Taught in classroom, Student manual, classroom w/test or on-line course w/test and certification]  Required for all personnel who response early in a disaster (Early Response Teams, Shelter Teams, and Disaster Assessment).

003 IS-700 Introduction to National Incident Management System (3 hrs) This course explains the purpose, principles, key components and benefits of NIMS.  The course also contains “Planning Activity” screens giving you an opportunity to complete some planning takes during  the course.  [Student manual, classroom w/test or on-line course w/ test and certification] Required for all personnel who response early in a disaster (Early Response Teams, Shelter Teams, and Disaster Assessment).

103 IS-200 ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents  This is designed to enable personnel to operate efficiently during an incident or event within the Incident Command System (ICS) and provides training on and resources for personnel who are likely to assume a supervisory position within the ICS. IS-100 is a pre-requisite to the IS-200 course.  Lessons are as follows: Leadership & Management, Delegation of Authority & Management by Objectives, Functional Areas & Positions, Briefings, Organizational Flexibility, Transfer of Command, and Course Summary [Self-study online w/test or classroom course] Required for Team Leaders, Church Disaster Coordinators, District Disaster Personnel, and Conference Disaster Personnel.

RECOMMENDED

015 DR-2  Resource Disaster Assessment

017 DR-110 Relief Stage: Chain Saw Use and Safety (2 hrs) This is a classroom course in the four components of chain saw operations: the operator, the saw, using the chain saw, and the environment in which it is used.  Meeting OSHA requirements and the use of the buddy system are stressed. Pre-requisite: M-100, IS-100, IS-700 [Taught as an interactive classroom course: Student manual, PowerPoint, and wallet certification]

018 DR-111 Relief Stage: Chain Saw Lab (2 hrs) This course involves actually use of the chain saw.  It is taught by a state or federal forestry employee or by a chain saw company representative. Pre-requisite: M-100, IS-100, IS-700 [Taught outside and chain saws are operated]

019 DR-120 Relief Stage: Clean up Methods and Safety (2 hrs) This course covers the scope of work that is completed during the Relief Stage, the grounds and building inspection before commencing work, debris clean-up on the outside, tarping, inside clean-up, and basement pump-out.  Separate documents are included with the training. One is a FEMA 234 “Repairing Your Flooded Home” and the second is a homeowner handout and cleaning furniture and other personal possessions. Pre-requisite: M-100, IS-100, IS-700   [Taught inside as an interactive classroom course : Student manual, PowerPoint, and wallet certification]

045 ARC: Emergency Operations Center/ICL

101 TL-101 Team Leader (3 hrs) There is more information on the incident command system, leadership styles, aspects of taking a team in the field, types of insurance and insurance issues, liability issues to avoid, and issues within a team, and considerations in selecting a team leader. Pre-requisite: M-100, IS-100, IS-700 [Taught in classroom: student manual, PowerPoint, wallet certification]

110 IS-244 Developing and Managing Volunteers  This course is for emergency managers and related professionals working with all types of volunteers and coordinating with voluntary agencies. The course provides procedures and tools for building and working with voluntary organizations. Topics include:   benefits and challenges of using volunteers; building a volunteer program; writing job descriptions; developing volunteers through recruitment, placement, training, supervision and evaluation; coordinating with voluntary agencies and community-based organizations; and special issues including spontaneous volunteers, liability, and stress.  [Self-study online w/test or classroom course w/test] Recommended for those in leadership.

OPTIONAL

106 IS-235 Emergency Planning  

107 IS-240 Leadership & Influence  Being able to lead others - to motivate them to commit their energies and expertise to achieving the shared mission and goals of the emergency management system - is a necessary and vital part of the job for every emergency manager, planner, and responder. This course is designed to improve your leadership and influence skills. It addresses: leadership from within, how to facilitate  change, how to build and rebuild trust, using personal influence and political savvy, and fostering an environment for leadership development. [Self-study online w/test or classroom course w/test] Recommended for those in leadership.

108 IS-241 Decision Marking and Problem Solving  Being able to make decisions and solve problems effectively is a necessary and vital part of the job for every emergency manager, planner, and responder. This course is designed to improve your decision-making skills. It addresses:  the decision-making process, decision-making styles, attributes of an effective decision maker, and ethical decision making and problem solving [Self-study online w/test or classroom course w/test] Recommended for those in leadership.

109 IS-242 Effective Communications  Being able to communicate effectively is a necessary and vital part of the job for every emergency manager, planner, and responder. This course is designed to improve your communication skills. It addresses:  basic communication skills, how to communicate in an emergency,  how to identify community-specific communication issues, using technology as a communication tool, effective oral communication, and how to prepare an oral presentation.  [Self-study online w/test or classroom course w/test] Recommended for those in leadership.

120 IS-288 The Role of Volunteer Agencies in Emergency Management This course provides a basic understanding of the history, roles, and services of disaster relief voluntary agencies in providing disaster assistance. [Self-study online w/test or classroom course] 

130 IS-197 Special Needs Planning Considerations For Service and Support Providers  All individuals, advocacy groups, organizations, and institutions within the special needs service and support system are encouraged to be proactive and develop emergency plans. The purpose of this course is to provide representatives of the special needs service and support system with the basic information and tools to develop their own emergency plans. This course is designed for people who work with the elderly and people with disabilities, and will teach how to partner with local Emergency Management and better prepare for all phases of an emergency.  [Self-study online w/test ]

131 IS-275 The EOC's Role in Community Preparedness The goal of this independent study course is to provide the reader with the understanding of the vital role an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) plays in the overall community's preparedness, response, and recovery activities.  [Self-study online w/test]