Course Title: G-393 Mitigation for Emergency Managers (MEM)
Length of Course: 21 Hours Lecture/Lab Breakdown: xx Hours / xx Hours
Prerequisites: FEMA Independent Study Program (IS) 393.a course, Introduction to Hazard Mitigation, is strongly recommended prior to enrollment.
Referenced Texts: FEMA G-393 Mitigation for Emergency Managers Course Student Manual. Instructor Guide and PowerPoint provided on CD by PEMA.
PA-PEMA: ICS 300 Intermediate Incident Command System (ICS) for Expanding Incidents (APR 2019)
This is a three (3) day course
Pump Operations II (PUOA)
FSC: 0421 Hours: 16.0 (Lecture: 8.0hrs / Lab: 8.0hrs)
Prerequisites: Age 18 and up, Pump Operations I
Description: This course is designed to instruct the student in advanced techniques of operating fire pumps. Topics covered include friction loss, relay pumping, master streams, and elevated master streams.
PEMA-PA: L105 Public Information Basics
Course Overview
To equip participants with the skills needed to be full or part-time PIOs, including oral and written communications; understanding and working with the media; and basic tools and techniques to perform effectively as a PIO, both in the proactive/ advocacy times and crisis/ emergency response.
Course Objectives
Live Fire Instructor & In Charge – NFPA 1041
COST: $255/pp paid to Bucks Community College Direct when registering on Campus Marketplace
FSC: 0897 Hours: 24.0 (Lecture: 16.0hrs / Lab: 8.0hrs)
Prerequisites: Age 18 and up, Firefighter II Certification, Fire Instructor I Certification, Fire Instructor II Certification (for Instructor In Charge)
Gear: Turn Out Gear & SCBA
Textbook: Jones & Bartlett Live Fire Training Principles & Practices 2nd Edition & NFPA 1403
Hazardous Materials Operations (HMO)
FSC: 2472 Hours: 32.0 (Lecture: 20.0hrs / Lab: 12.0hrs)
Prerequisites: Age 16 and up, Hazardous Materials Awareness
Textbook: IFSTA Hazardous Materials for First Responders 6th Edition
Planning for water emergencies, dynamics of moving water, medical conditions, personal safety & fundamental rescue techniques (self & shore based). The course provides students with classroom and hands-on training. WRER is a prerequisite for all PFBC technician level training programs.
Prerequisites: Age 18 and up Gear: US Coast Guard approved PFD, water rescue helmet & appropriate clothing for water & weather conditions, Food & Drink
Hours: 16.0 (Lecture: 8.0hrs / Lab: 8.0hrs)
L-146
This is a three day course (modified)
Student manuals and other course material may be downloaded at any time from the PEMA web page (www.pema.gov).
Purpose and Goal
G-235: Emergency Planning
Course Length: 16 Hours (2 days)
As course material is now provided through electronic means it is highly recommended students bring a computer, capable of reading a USB flash drive, to the course. Students should also bring a copy of their Emergency Operations Plan (EOP). The Student Manual is accessible via the "Resources" Tab located above the listed course sessions towards the middle of this page.
PA-PEMA:G191 ICS/EOC Interface Workshop
As course material is now provided through electronic means it is highly recommended students bring a computer, capable of downloading the course material. Please email the Course Contact for different media.
Student manuals and other course material may be downloaded at any time from the PEMA web page (www.pema.gov).
