Emergency Measures Organization (EMO)

Emergency Preparedness

Offered to Community Officials through the Canadian Emergency Preparedness College (CEPC)

Basic Emergency Preparedness (Home Study and Classroom)

The Basic Emergency Preparedness Course, or its equivalent, is offered by the Emergency Measures Organizations (EMO). A CD-ROM version of the course is also available through the EMO. The course is structured to provide the participants with a broad base from which to carry out emergency planning and operations. This course is intended for individuals with a role in community emergency response. This is an entry level course and is considered a prerequisite for all other courses conducted at the Canadian Emergency Preparedness College or through EMO.

Emergency Operations Centre Management - Arnprior and Yellowknife

Course Objectives

To enable the participant to work as a member of the emergency operations centre team, which manages the emergency response for the overall municipality.

Course Description

The intent of the training course is to prepare emergency management practitioners to carry out their role as members of an Emergency Operations Centre team. The EOC Management Course trains participants to effectively manage and coordinate the overall operations within their community, while also providing the necessary support to the site management team during a multi-service response to an emergency. Course participants will apply the course concepts in simulated emergency situations.

Target Population

The course is intended for senior level emergency management practitioners who will have a decision-making role in the EOC. Course offerings are available for large (Collegeville) and small (Grandville) communities. Applicants must confirm that their community size/resource level is consistent with the course offering and demonstrate their emergency role as it relates to the course objective.

Prerequisites

Candidates must have completed the Basic Emergency Preparedness course or its provincial/territorial equivalent and must have a decision-making role in an Emergency Operations Centre that requires the training provided by this course.

These courses are administered for CEPC through the EMO

Also available as opportunity presents its self are:

Emergency Public Information

A program designed to assist the student in becoming comfortable interacting with the media during crises. EMO can organize program based on demand using well respected providers in this field. Courses would be based on the program which was offered at the Canadian Emergency Preparedness college up to 2001.

Exercise Design

The Exercise Design course aims to meet the needs of public and private sector planners who have a designated role in the Canadian emergency response field. It is intended to prepare candidates to design, conduct, and evaluate exercises.

Prerequisites

This is an advanced level course. Candidates must have attended the Basic Emergency Preparedness course offered by the Canadian Emergency Preparedness College or by the Emergency Measures Organization.

Search and Rescue (SAR)

Basic Ground SAR in Canada

This program is recognized by EMO and RCMP "G" Division as the standard for Ground SAR members in the Northwest Territories. The course can be completed in a self study format or in classroom. It is designed to enable local SAR volunteers to acquire basic ground SAR skills and understanding. While basic SAR principles are similar regardless of area, this program has been extensively modified to better reflect the terrain, weather and human differences of the eastern and western arctic. The content is based upon the most current North American SAR understanding, with additions and modifications specific to the north. It is a leader in National SAR Training and education strategies.

Managing the Search Incident

This program is designated for individuals with a Search Management function. This primarily would be members of the RCMP however places are available for community based SAR managers to take this training. Offered at least once each year in Yellowknife, contact EMO for further information on this program.

Other specialized SAR programs

• Winter Survival
• Boat Operators
• SAR I - II

Prevention

• Water Safety
• Other programs as the opportunity persents its self.

Emergency Preparedness Week is May 6-12, 2002

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