April 23rd Full-Scale Exercise. WMATA. Washington, D.C. and Vicinity

Volunteer Request: WMATA Emergency Response Exercise

Good Morning Municipal Partners,

On April 23^rd, WMATA will conduct a full-scale exercise to provide regional responders and WMATA personnel the opportunity to practice responding to the emergency. 

This is part of an ongoing exercise series aimed at improving emergency response during major incidents. 

Volunteers will act out the role of a community stakeholder on the train at the time of the emergency and will see first-hand how regional emergency responders handle the situation. 

Please share this with your volunteer groups and internal/external partners as appropriate. 

Volunteer registration for the exercise can be accessed at: http://wmata2017navyyardexercise.eventzilla.net. 

Job! Become a train-the-trainer at FEMA EMI. 2017

Apply to Become a Trainer for the National Emergency Management Basic Academy

EMI is offering a Train-the-Trainer course for the National Emergency Management Basic Academy. To qualify to enroll in the Train-the-Trainer course, individuals must have at least five years of experience working in the field of emergency management and at least three years of experience delivering emergency management instruction to adults.

The entry-point for individuals pursuing a career in emergency management, the Basic Academy offers the tools to develop comprehensive foundational skills. For those who are new to emergency management, the Basic Academy also provides a unique opportunity to build camaraderie, to establish professional contacts, and to understand the roles, responsibilities, and legal boundaries associated with emergency management. 

Course Dates:  August 7-11, 2017

Location:  Emergency Management Institute, National Emergency Training Center in Emmitsburg, MD

Application Deadline:  June 26

For additional information, contact Jeff Januchowski at 301-447-1356 or jeffrey.januchowski@fema.dhs.gov.