The OpTac International SWAT and Critical Incident Management Program is based on the soon to be released book, SWAT Operations and Critical Incidents: Why People Die written by Stuart A. Meyers, and includes his Harvard University award-winning research on the complexities of critical incident management. Law enforcement administrators, executive officers, incident and tactical commanders, and SWAT team personnel will benefit from an improved...

Federal Allies Contracting Summit at Hogan Lovells DISASTER RESPONSE SUMMIT PREPAREDNESS, OPERATIONS, RELIEF & RECONSTRUCTION Co-Sponsors Include: Disaster Recovery Contractors Association Every year, U.S. Military forces and private sector contractor firms are assigned critical missions and tasks in support of populations and communities across the Globe that have been critically impacted by Natural or Man-made disasters and conflicts. Th...

Note: All students must fill out a FEMA form 119-25-1 to receive credit for this course. This form as well as directions for filling it out are attached. Consequence of Dam Failure Workshop (L261) The Consequence of Dam Failure Workshop is designed to provide dam owners, emergency managers, and other relevant stakeholders with information needed to define and estimate consequences for dam failure scenarios. The course will provide participants...

Collaboration is never more important than it is during an emergency. When first-responders and supporting agencies are responding to a crisis, they need the ability to coordinate their activities, share information and manage essential documents – and to do it all securely. These capabilities are especially important when the response involves multiple agencies working with systems that do not necessarily interoperate. In this webcast,...

The 2013 Emergency Preparedness & Hazmat Response Conference is being held at the Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace from October 13th to the 17th. Sponsored by the City of Baltimore in partnership with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security/Infrastructure Protection and other Federal agencies and organizations, this national conference continues to bring the highest quality training and education to all involved in emergency management a...

Industry and Government Leaders Present Practical Solutions to Government COOP Requirements. Hear from industry experts and government managers leading Business Continuity Planning and Continuity of Operations Development. The instructor Team presents practical, real-life solutions required to establish or improve a business continuity program within your Federal, State, Local, Tribal, or Private Sector organization. The key to success in movi...

For the public, getting clear, accurate information during a disaster can be as difficult as getting Bigfoot to hold still for a high res photo. Unfortunately, the local government entities can contribute to the problem with conflicting information, slow response times and lack of communication with other agencies. The result is that our credibility is damaged and they tune out. The answer? Collaboration, both internal and external. Join NAGC...

The Central Hazus User Group (CHUG) will host the 2013 Hazus Symposium in Indianapolis, IN from August 5th - 7th. This event occurs only once per year and registration is free! Hazus-MH (Multi-Hazard) combines science, engineering, and mathematical modeling with GIS technology to estimate losses of life and property—and shows those losses on a map. The Hazus Symposium is an important opportunity for any current or aspiring GIS and natur...

WHEN IT COMES TO CONTINGENCY PLANNING, WE'VE GOT YOU COVERED! The Contingency Planning and Management (CPM) conference focuses on COOP and the risk management community at large, including business continuity, continuity of operations, security and emergency management. Attendees span the public and private sectors and are responsible for the safe, timely, and effective resumption and resilience of their business, agency or community in the fa...

Food and Agriculture Response to a Radiological Event This workshop will provide a unique opportunity for food, agriculture, and first responders to describe their roles in a radiological event in Tennessee. April 16, 2013 New Hope Center 602 Scarboro Road Oak Ridge, TN Schdeule 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM: Registration 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM: Program Sponsoring and Partcipating Agencies include: Y-12 National Security Complex Oak Ridge National Laboratory...