Training & Professional Development
These training courses focus on recognition, identification, and basic protective actions.
AWR (Awareness Level Training)
This federal system distributes emergency alerts to the public nationwide.
IPAWS (Integrated Public Alert and Warning System)
These teams provide rapid medical assistance during disasters.
DMAT (Disaster Medical Assistance Teams)
This term refers to dangerous chemicals or toxic substances that require a specialized response.
HAZMAT
These organizations provide volunteer disaster assistance, such as sheltering and feeding.
VOAD - Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster
(or NVOAD if national)
These training courses focus on tactical skills and hands-on operational training.
PER (Performance Level Training)
These emergency alerts appear on mobile phones during urgent incidents.
Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA)
These teams manage fatality response and victim identification.
DMORT (Disaster Mortuary Operational Response Teams)
This acronym refers to chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats.
CBRN
This major humanitarian organization commonly operates disaster shelters.
American Red Cross (ARC)
These advanced courses focus on strategy, leadership, and decision-making.
MGT (Management Level Training)
This official coordinates public messaging and media relations during disasters.
Public Information Officer (PIO)
This national program supports hospital preparedness for disasters.
HPP (Hospital Preparedness Program)
This tool models potential spread of hazardous materials and contaminants.
HPAC - Hazard Prediction and Assessment Capability
These facilities register evacuees and monitor contamination after disasters.
Community Reception Centers (CRC)
This FEMA training institution provides professional education for emergency managers.
Emergency Management Institute (EMI)
This communication approach focuses on delivering clear and trustworthy information during crises.
CERC (Crisis and Emergency Risk Communication)
This federal department leads ESF #8 during health emergencies.
HHS (Department of Health and Human Services)
This assessment helps communities understand what resources they have, staffing levels, and other capacities.
Capability assessment
This framework guides long-term disaster recovery.
NDRF (National Disaster Recovery Framework)
This certification program establishes professional standards for emergency managers.
Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
These briefings provide regular situational updates during incidents.
SITREPs (Situation Reports)
This national system coordinates medical response resources across the country.
NDMS (National Disaster Medical System)
This term describes the people, organizations, and systems that provide essential services like electricity and water.
Critical Infrastructure systems
These groups coordinate recovery work such as housing, infrastructure, and economic recovery.
RSFs (Recovery Support Functions)