Training

coordinatingmessage.png Coordinating the Social Media Message from IMT/ICP to ESF/EOC Workshop, December 5th Colorado Springs (Only) $100.00

Working in the various time phases of an incident and how social media impacts those time phases from the solo Incident Commander to an Incident Management Team to the initial activation of an emergency operations center and finally to a full emergency support function 15 and Joint Information Center mission.

No other course out today breaks down this concept as it pertains to social media, the speed at which it moves and the various platforms it exists in. Taught by an Information Officer from a Type I team. Examples from all hazard incidents nationwide are used and applied.

seminar.png Seminar: Intelligence/Investigations Function within an ICS structure $100.00

The collection, analysis, and sharing of incident-related intelligence are an essential element of the Incident Command System. This seminar through lecture, case study and a tabletop exercise will advise the concepts found in the current national instructional Incident Command System curriculum. Key topics will include:

 

·       Establishing a system for the collection, analysis, and sharing, as possible, of information developed during intelligence/investigations efforts

 

·       Understanding organizational flexibility and embedding the Intelligence/Investigations Function appropriately

 

 

·       Properly managing, coordinating, and directing the Intelligence/Investigations Function within an ICS structure

 

·       Functioning the Intelligence / Investigation position in a law enforcement response and in non-law enforcement mission areas  

 

 

DHSlogo.jpg Advanced Planning Concepts $300.00

This course is a two- day session designed to immerse the participants in the usage and understanding of ICS forms, The Advanced Planning process, and several other critical advanced planning products and techniques. Participants work to develop an accurate, graded, Incident Action Plan and appropriate adjoining products and displays while encountering a variety of stimulus that are consistently experienced on real world incidents. Course scenarios are based on the 15 national planning scenarios and address both targets and tasks as outlined by the Department of Homeland Security. THIS COURSE WILL OFFICIALLY TRAIN THE PARTICIPANTS ON THE NEW FEMA ALL-HAZARD ICS FORMS (RELEASED DECEMBER 2010). PARTICIPANTS WILL ALSO RECEIVE A CUSTOM EXCEL WORKBOOK OF THE NEW FORMS ALONG WITH NUMEOUS ADDITIONAL JOB AIDS.

Price is per student.

IMR.png Instructor Methodology Refresher $125.00

This 12 hour course advances the original premises found in numerous adult instructional methodology courses currently in usage today. In the post 9-11 era, public safety personnel’s ability to conduct briefings, facilitate meetings and present high quality curriculum to diverse groups has escalated. Many jurisdictions attempting to fulfill the requirements of the National Incident Management System will find great value in this course. These factors are the genesis for the creation of the Instructor Methodology Refresher (IMR) Course.

Course Objectives:

• Identify, develop, critically reflect and maintain the ability to instruct adults.

• Demonstrate and reinforce the foundations of adult learning through pre-course, course and exercise work.

• Refine and master techniques to successfully present curriculum, conduct briefings, and facilitate and structure meetings, after action reviews and exercise hot washes.

• Evaluate appropriate technologies and employ technologies to aid instruction.
 

 

Price is per student. Class size will allow up to 12 students.

ics100logo.png ICS-100 $750.00

This one day course provides training on and resources for 
personnel who require a basic understanding of the 
Incident Command System (ICS). 
 
This course 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). 

Course topics:
• ICS Overview
• Basic Features of ICS
• Incident Commander and Command Staff
   Functions
• General Staff Functions
• ICS Facilities
• Common Responsibilities

Price is flatrate per class.  Class will allow up to 40 participants.

ics200logo.png ICS-200 $750.00

This one day course is designed to enable personnel to
operate efficiently during an incident or event within
the Incident Command System (ICS). This course
focuses on the management of single resources.
Selection Criteria: The primary target audience is response
personnel with supervisory responsibilities.

Course Goals and Topics:
• Describe the ICS organization appropriate to the
  complexity of the incident or event.
• Use ICS to manage an incident.
• Leadership and Management.
• Delegation of Authority and Management by
  Objectives.
• Functional Areas and Positions.
• Briefings.
• Organizational Flexibility.
• Transfer of Command. 

Price is flatrate per class.  Class will allow up to 40 participants.

ICS300.png ICS-300 $1,500.00

This 2 day course provides training on and resources for
personnel who require advanced application of
the Incident Command System (ICS). This course
expands upon information covered in the ICS-100
and ICS-200 courses.

The course objectives are as follows:

• Describe how the NIMS Command and
Management component supports the
management of expanding incidents.

• Describe the incident/event management process
for supervisors and expanding incidents as
prescribed by the Incident Command System
(ICS).

• Implement the incident management process on
a simulated Type 3 incident.

• Develop an Incident Action Plan for a simulated
incident.

Price is flatrate per class.  Class will allow 10-24 participants.

ICS400.png ICS-400 $1,500.00

This 2 day course provides training on and resources for
personnel who require advanced application of
the Incident Command System (ICS). This course
expands upon information covered in ICS-100
through ICS-300 courses. These earlier courses are
prerequisites for ICS-400.


The course objectives are as follows:


• Explain how major incidents engender special
management challenges.


• Describe the circumstances in which an Area
Command is established.


• Describe the circumstances in which multiagency
coordination systems are established.

Price is flatrate per class.  Class will allow 10-30 participants.

ICS402pic.png ICS-402 "E" $500.00

The Blue Cells ICS 402 "E" (enhanced) is a by design customizable delivery of the traditional ICS 402 -ICS for Senior and Elected Officials. The 402 E meets all of the requirements is of the standard, approved, 2 hour ICS 402. In fact the official FEMA provided course materials and a state certificate is conveyed upon completion of the course.

In hours 3 and 4 the local jurisdiction or entities selected representatives assists in the "products of particular interest to agency officials" section. This section of the course allows for the local emergency manager, public safety official or agency head the oppurtunity to interact with the folks in there jurisdiction with whom they have to have a critical relationship during an incident. The potential products discussed in this segment of the course are: delegations of authority, disaster declarations, the use of key decision logs, the ICS 209 incident summary, transition plans , demobilization plans, and final narratives. Agency or other jursidictional specific items can be added to this segment.

The final hour is reserved for a short powerpoint based tabletop of 5 -7 questions based on the jurisdiction or agencies current emergency operations document. This approach has been cultivated during deliveries in over 50 jurisdictions, agencies and companies by Blue Cell instructors. These jurisdictions and companies have ranged in size from Denver to Dove Creek, Colorado and every size imaginable in between.

The 402 E also allows for appropriate compliance with NIMS to continue, because unless your jurisdiction has found either Gold or Oil under the ground you own, it is still the national system for the management of domestics incidents that has been adopted by Resolution, Executive Order, Ordinace or Presidential Directive.

Price is flatrate per class. Class size will allow up to 20 participants.

PSC.png Planning Section Chief-FEMA(L-962) $200.00

This 4 day course is designed to provide local and State-level emergency responders with a robust understanding of the duties, responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective Planning Section Chief (PSC) on an All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT). These responsibilities fall into two categories: 1) managing the planning cycle, and 2) tracking resources and incident status. Exercises, simulations, discussions, and a final exam enable participants to process and apply their new knowledge.

Selection Criteria:

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.


Prerequisites:

Required: G300, Intermediate Incident Command System (ICS) for Expanding Incidents, ICS-300; IS 100.a, Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS), ICS-100; IS 200.a, Incident Command System (ICS) for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents, ICS-200; and IS 700.a, National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction.

Recommended: G400, Advanced Incident Command System (ICS), Command and General Staff-Complex Incidents, ICS-400.

Price is per student

SITL.png Situation Unit Leader-FEMA(L-964) $200.00

This 5 day course helps participants establish the essential core competencies required for performing the duties of the Situation Unit Leader (SITL) in an all-hazards incident. This course addresses all responsibilities appropriate to a SITL operating in a local- or State-level All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT). These responsibilities include processing information and intelligence and developing displays. The course is an instructor-led training that supports learning through discussion, lecture, and active participation in multiple exercises. By requiring participants to bring a SITL Kit to the instruction, the course provides a realistic, hands-on approach to mastering the skills of a SITL.
 
Selection Criteria: 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.
 
Prerequisites:
 
Required: ICS-300, Intermediate Incident Command System (ICS) for Expanding Incidents; IS-100.b, Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS), ICS-100; IS-200.b, Incident Command System (ICS) for Single Resources and
Initial Action Incidents, ICS-200; and IS-700.a, National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction.
 
Recommended: ICS-400, Advanced Incident Command System (ICS), Command and General Staff—Complex Incidents.
 

Price is per student 

RESL.png Resources Unit Leader-FEMA(L-965) $200.00

This 4 day course provides an overview of Unit Leader responsibilities, the Planning Section, and the planning process to contextualize the Resources Unit for participants unfamiliar with the planning process or the Incident Command System (ICS). It then explores specific Resources Unit Leader (RESL) functions and responsibilities including resource tracking systems, operational planning, and resource products/outputs. The Status/Check-in and Demobilization functions are covered to provide participants with the knowledge to perform those duties if necessary. Exercises/simulations, discussions, and a final exam enable participants to process and apply their new knowledge.
 
Selection Criteria: 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 All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT), or by those persons who desire to seek credentials/certification in those positions.
 
Prerequisites:
 
Required: ICS-300, Intermediate Incident Command System (ICS) for Expanding Incidents; IS-100.b, Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS), ICS-100; IS-200.b, Incident Command System (ICS) for Single Resources and
Initial Action Incidents, ICS-200; and IS-700.a, National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction.
 
Recommended: ICS-400, Advanced Incident Command System (ICS), Command and General Staff—Complex Incidents.

Price is per student

DHSlogo.jpg The Blue Cell Advanced Professional Series Package $2,500.00

This package combines the appropriate required and elective courses of the FEMA Advanced Professional Series. Collaboration with state training officers is encouraged.

Go to http://training.fema.gov/emiweb/aps/
for specific course information

Price is flat rate per class. Class will allow for up to 30 students. 

DHSlogo.jpg The Blue Cell WMD Training Package $1,000.00

This package can be configured by selecting any 2 of these 5 WMD Awareness Level Courses from the national catalog list:

AWR 130 Incident Response to Terrorist Bombing
AWR 131 Prevention and Response to Suicide Bombing Incidents
AWR 132 Understanding and Planning for School Bomb Incidents
AWR 140 WMD Radiological / Nuclear Awareness
AWR 160 WMD Awareness

All courses are 4 hours and are taught in a one day ( morning / afternoon ) format

Go to https://www.firstrespondertraining.gov/catalogs/NTED_Course_Catalog.pdf
for specific course information.

Price is flat rate per class. Class will allow for up to 30 students.

Continuity.png Continuity of Operations Training $0.00

Continuity of Operations Training: The Blue Cell offers several custom options on this subject and holds FEMA certifications to delivery training in this area.

email: admin@thebluecell.com for details.