This course in the National Emergency Management Basic Academy is designed to give basic concepts and planning steps to those new to the field of emergency management so that they may apply planning discipline and skills to challenges in their jobs. The course content includes emergency management planning doctrine and steps to take to accomplish writing plans and using them to deal with special events, which are common challenges for all jurisdictions.
The content also derives from Comprehensive Preparedness Guide 101, Developing and Maintaining State, Territorial, Tribal and Local Government Emergency Plans and its six-step planning process and inclusive Whole Community philosophy. Likewise, doctrine from Comprehensive Preparedness Guide 201, Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Analysis, is included in the course. Special event planning is then explained in the course and table group activities to analyze plans for special events are conducted.
Continuing Education Credit Available:
- MA Fire Chief Credentialling Category 7: 8hrs, Approval #CR217
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| Date(s) |
Wed. Oct 01, 2025 8:30 AM-4:30 PM
Thu. Oct 02, 2025 8:30 AM-4:30 PM
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| Location |
Northern Middlesex RECC
987 Whipple Road, Tewksbury MA 01876
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| Handicap Accessibility |
Yes
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| WiFi Access |
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| Offered By |
Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency |
| Primary Instructor |
Hugabone, Bruce M. |
| Additional Instructors |
Guarnera, Joseph (IP)
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| Course Length |
4 Half Days |
| Course Hours |
16.00 |
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| Award Credentials |
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| Prerequisites |
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| Equivalent Prerequisites |
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| Target Audience |
This course is intended for newly appointed emergency managers from State, local, tribal, territorial, and Federal emergency management agencies, and prospective professionals transferring from another discipline to emergency management. |
| Eligibility |
To ensure adequate participation of the target audience, all registrants will be placed on the waiting list pending approval. Justifications in the "Job Responsibilities Related to Course" section will be carefully reviewed for acceptance into the course. You will not be considered for a seat unless you provide a detailed justification as to how this course will improve your ability in the role you serve. |
| Other |
The L-103 is one of the five courses required to complete FEMA's Basic Academy.
The goal of the Basic Academy is to support the early careers of emergency managers through a training experience combining knowledge of all fundamental systems, concepts, and practices of cutting-edge emergency management. The Academy provides shared classrooms of adult learners and skillful instructors resulting in a solid foundation upon which to build further studies and sound decisions. The FEMA Basic Academy course work includes lectures and discussion from technical experts across various public safety disciplines, group and individual activities, and mock scenarios and presentations.
Courses include:
Foundations of Emergency Management (L-101)
Science of Disaster (L-102)
Planning: Emergency Operations (L-103)
Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (L-146)
Public Information Basics (L-105)
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| Contact |
If you have you have difficulty understanding English, you may, free of charge, request language assistance services by sending an email to Amy Hughes, ADA Coordinator at Amy.J.Hughes@mass.gov or call (508) 820-1400.
Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request, including accommodations for special dietary needs when food is provided. To request an accommodation, please include a description of the accommodation you will need, including as much detail as you can provide. Please also include a way we can contact you if we need more information. Please provide at least two weeks (14 days) advanced notice. Last minute requests will be accepted but may be impossible to fill. Send an e-mail to Amy Hughes, ADA Coordinator at Amy.J.Hughes@mass.gov or call (508) 820-1400. |
