CIVIL AIR PATROL
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE AUXILIARY
Federal Emergency Management Agency
National Incident Management System (NIMS) Training

TRAINING DATE and TIME

27 September 2008
0800hrs – 1630hrs

TRAINING SESSIONS

National Incident Management System, An Introduction (IS-700)
National Response Framework, An Introduction (IS-800)
Emergency Support Function #9 – Search and Rescue (IS-809)

TRAINING OVERVIEW

On February 28, 2003, President Bush issued Homeland Security Presidential Directive–5.  HSPD–5 directed the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop and administer a National Incident Management System.  NIMS provides a consistent nationwide template to enable all government, private-sector, and nongovernmental organizations to work together during domestic incidents.

This training will describe the key concepts and principles of NIMS, and the benefits of using the system for domestic incident response.  At the end of this training session, you should be able to describe these key concepts, principles, and benefits.

The primary purpose of the training is to develop and improve standardized skills in the National Incident Management System.  All Civil Air Patrol members need to complete NIMS training per a directive from the Civil Air Patrol National Headquarters.  The level of training needed is based upon the individual member’s position and responsibilities.  For course certification you will be required to pass a test on each session with at least a 75% accuracy in each area of training.         

AUTHORIZATION AND FUNDING

The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency and the Civil Air Patrol, TN Wing, Group 3 Commander have authorized these training sessions and the notification of Group 3 members.  Funding for this training is provided through individual registration fees.  Additional training support being provided by Explorer Post 61. 

NOTIFICATIONS

Squadron Commanders are asked to notify their squadrons about this training opportunity.  Training is open to both Seniors and Cadets.  Due to space limitations, attendance is limited to the first 50 members to register.  Pre-registration is required for logistic purposes and should include your CAP ID #, Squadron, and if you are a Senior or Cadet.  Members need to register by Wednesday, 24 September 2008 by notifying David Sledge through e-mail to SledgeG@TN185.org or by calling (615) 361-4663.   All questions may be directed to David Sledge through the same contact information. 

INSTRUCTOR

The training will be conducted by 2LT David Sledge.  He is a member of the CAP TN-185 squadron.  David has been a Emergency Services Coordinator with the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency since 1995.  He is also a Training Coordinator with the State of Tennessee and served as a Senior Instructor in the military for several years. 

ARRIVAL and LOGISTICS

Personnel will sign-in and pay registration fee of $20.00 per person upon arrival.  Registration fee will cover all necessary training materials, fees, refreshments, and lunch.  Attendees may wear any approved CAP uniform per CAPR 39-1 suitable for classroom training, personal safety, and weather conditions.  It is suggested that attendees bring a laptop with wireless capabilities but it is not required.  WI-FI should be available in the facility. 

TRAINING LOCATION

Metropolitan Police Department
South Precinct - Community Conference Center
5101 Harding Place
Nashville, TN 37211

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