Considerations in Large Scale Disaster Management for Public Officials

This 40-hour comprehensive course is designed for civic and community leaders who may be involved with incident management and/or planning responsibilities when facing a large scale disaster.  Participants will be exposed to all phases of emergency operations and management through classroom presentations and actual hands-on applications utilizing an Emergency Operations Center.  This course meets selected NFPA, OSHA, NIMS, and FEMA objectives for emergency management and emergency response.  This course focuses on:

• Psychological Aspects of Disaster Management
• Policies in Emergency Management / Continuity of Operations
• Hazard / Vulnerability Assessment
• All Risk Approach to Emergency Management
• Resource Management
• Role of Supporting Organizations and Departments
• Aspects of Evacuation
• Situation and Damage Assessment

Target Audience: Mayors, County and City Managers, County and City Administrators, Public Works Directors, Budget Managers, Emergency Planning Coordinators, State Emergency Managers, Police Chiefs, Fire Chiefs, Transit Managers, and other Public Officials

Prerequisites:   None

Tuition: Full scholarship awarded upon acceptance.  Includes tuition, travel, meals and lodging (some restrictions apply).

Course Code: IFG200

Scholarship information
Acceptance into this 40-hour course is by application only. All tuition, travel, lodging and meals are paid in full by scholarship, granted to U.S. participants upon acceptance through the University of Nevada, Reno Fire Science Academy by the U.S. Department of Energy. Wages are not covered and all other incidental expenses are the responsibility of each participant.

How to apply
Application is required for this special FSA/U.S. Department of Energy-sponsored course. Please Note:  Applicants are required to meet eligibility standards.  Final selections will be made from qualified applicants.  The FSA will notify applicants of their acceptance in writing.  Upon acceptance, applicants will be sent a complete registration packet, which must be filled out, signed and returned immediately.  Students are required to read and follow all FSA policies and registration requirements.

Mail or fax your completed application to:

University of Nevada, Reno
Fire Science Academy
FSA/U.S. Dept. of Energy Training Application
P.O. Box 877
100 University Ave.
Carlin, NV
89822-0877
Fax: (775) 754-6575

If you are accepted into the course
Students will be notified of acceptance in writing as soon as possible. Upon acceptance, you will receive an FSA Student Registration Form/Waiver, Release and Indemnification Agreement to complete, sign and return to FSA immediately. Students are required to familiarize themselves with all FSA policies and registration requirements. Please read policies and forms carefully. For more information, contact the FSA at (775) 754-6003 or
1-866-914-0015.

Email: fireacademy@unr.edu.