Deadline for Applications: November 3, 2011
The Colorado Division of Emergency Management (CDEM) is now accepting applications for new and existing emergency managers throughout the State. The nine month program includes training opportunities, resident courses, networking opportunities, and finally, a week-long academy to complete the program in July.
The goal of the program is to give emergency managers the knowledge, tools, skills and abilities to efficiently support a Type III incident in their jurisdiction.
Pre-requisites include:
- FEMA Professional Development Series (seven independent study courses)
- IS 700—Introduction to NIMS
- IS-800 National Response Framework
- IS-1 Emergency Program Manager
All 10 pre-requisite courses listed above are available at: http://training.fema.gov/is/ and must be completed prior to the 1st class in November. Certificates of course completion should be submitted to Robyn Knappe at CDEM.
To see the schedule of classes and access the application Click Here.
Applications can be faxed, mailed, emailed, and/or hand delivered by November 3, 2011 to:
Gigi Garcia
- Gigi.Garcia@state.co.us
- Fax: (720) 852-6750
- Colorado Division of Emergency Management
9195 E. Mineral Avenue, Suite 200 Centennial, CO 80112
If you have any questions about the program please contact your CDEM Regional Field Manager or Training Officer Robyn Knappe at robyn.knappe@state.co.us
