Training: 2013 Registration Changes for NFA and FEMA EMI Courses

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS FOR FY 2013 NFA OR EMI COURSES

To reduce the risk of identity theft, FEMA, the National Fire Academy (NFA), and the Emergency Management Institute (EMI) are eliminating the use of the Social Security Number (SSN), where possible.

One of those areas is when applying for any NFA or EMI training.

Who is affected?
Anyone applying for any of the courses listed below delivered on or after October 1, 2012.

1. All NFA courses including State-sponsored courses
2. EMI courses at the National Emergency Training Center (NETC), at the Noble Training Facility (NTF), or in the field (L courses).

What do I need to do?
Obtain a FEMA Student Identification (SID) number if you do not already have one from the Center for Domestic Preparedness.

How do I obtain my FEMA Student Identification (SID) number?

Step 1:  To register, go to https://cdp.dhs.gov/femasid
Step 2:  Click on the “Need a FEMA SID” box on the right side of the screen.
Step 3:  Follow the instructions and provide the necessary information to create your account.
Step 4:  You will receive an email with your SID number. You should save this number in a secure location.

What do I do with this new SID number I’ve been assigned?

The SID number must be used in place of the SSN on your General Admissions Application
(FEMA Form 119-25-1, Box 3) and the General Admissions Application Short Form (FEMA
Form 119-25-2,Box 3) for any courses that begin on or after October 1, 2012.

Why is it important to register and obtain an SID?
Applications for any NFA or EMI courses that begin on or after October 1, 2012, and do not include the training registration number will not be processed until the FEMA SID is provided to NETC Admissions.

Please contact the NETC Admissions office if you have any questions regarding this change to the admissions process.

Admissions Office, Room I-216
National Emergency Training Center
16825 South Seton Avenue
Emmitsburg, Maryland 21727-8998
Phone: (301) 447 - 1035
Fax: (301) 447 - 1658
Email: netc-admissions@fema.dhs.gov

How to apply for a FEMA Independent Study course (Online Course)

• Select a course from our course list.
• Review course materials by choosing any one of the options.
• You will enroll in this course when you complete the online answer sheet for the final exam and will be notified by Independent Study Office via email. The link to the final exam questions and online answer sheet submission page is found at the end of each course overview page.

How to apply for a course held in EMI (On-Campus Course)

Enrollment Policies / Eligibility

Enrollment in EMI courses is generally limited to U.S. residents; however, each year a limited number of international participants are accommodated in EMI courses. To take a course at EMI, applicants must meet the selection criteria and prerequisites specified for each course. Participants may not take the same course more than once.

Foreign Applicant Policies

A very limited number of opportunities exist for non-U.S. citizens to attend EMI courses. Click here for more Foreign Application information.

Application Timeline

Seats are filling up fast, so it's important to apply early. Please click here for EMI on-campus courses application timelines.

Application Procedures

Please follow the instructions below to apply an EMI course.

• EMI On-Campus Course Applications Tips 
• Download and fill out the General Admission Application, FEMA Form 119-25-1 (Previously 75-5) below
  • Screen Fillable (Acrobat 2.1 and above)  633 KB PDF
• Complete and sign the application form (Please fill out all blanks on the form completely or it will be returned). This application must be coordinated, reviewed, and approved by:
  • The head of the applicant’s sponsoring organization,
  • Forward the application to the appropriate State Emergency Management Agency for Emergency Management Services, and (The addresses are listed at the back of the EMI Catalog of Activities)
  • The NETC Admissions Office.
• Send completed application(s) to:

  Admissions Office, Room I-216
  National Emergency Training Center
  16825 South Seton Avenue
  Emmitsburg, Maryland 21727-8998
  Phone: (301) 447 - 1035
  Fax: (301) 447 - 1658
  Email: netc-admissions@fema.dhs.gov

After each application period

• NETC staff will review the applications and notify applicants regarding their status as noted above.
• EMI will post any remaining vacancies on the EMI Web site and interested personnel may continue to apply. EMI will fill vacancies on a first-come, first-served basis.

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A social network map created by billions of individual interactions within overlapping, interconnected communities. 

 

National Report on the Well-Being of America's Children

America's Children in Brief: Key National Indicators of Well-Being, examines this question and features statistics on children and families in the United States.

 The report addresses seven key areas, including family and social environment, economic circumstances, health care, physical environment and safety, behavior, education and health. It is a interesting read and will give you insight into the lives and circumstances of America’s children, useful knowledge for any education professional or parent. 

You can look at the report on the website or download a pdf version.

Training Opportunity: NWS Storm Spotter.

The National Weather Service in Charleston, SC is now scheduling Storm Spotter classes across portions of  southeast SC and and southeast GA.

If you are interested in becoming a trained Storm Spotter, or you know someone that is, please pass this invitation along.  

You can learn more about the Storm Spotter program on our web site at:  http://www.erh.noaa.gov/chs/skywarn.shtml

Thanks for your continued partnership!

National Weather Service - Charleston SC
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100 Black Men of the Bay Area, Inc. Opens New School To Help Black Boys

100 Black Men of the Bay Area, Inc.  Opens New School To Help Black Boys By Jill Tucker, San Francisco Chronicle In the first hour of the first day of school Tuesday, the sixth-grade Oakland boy was sure he was in trouble for goofing off. His teacher, Peter Wilson, had stopped his lesson in mid-sentence and turned his attention to the African American preteen, who now wore an uh-oh expression as he braced for a rebuke. "Did you eat breakfast this morning?" Wilson asked quietly as the confused boy shook his head no. "Your actions are telling me you're hungry." The teacher, also African American, then promised to bring fruit and granola bars the next day and returned to teaching. The boy's behavior immediately improved. That might not have been the result at other Oakland middle schools, where a third of black males were suspended at least once last year. But at the 100 Black Men Community School, a new all-male public charter school, educators and organizers say they refuse to accept those odds - or any of the other statistics associated with black boys that include higher dropout rates, lower test scores and disproportionate placement in special education programs.  The school, started and financially supported by the Bay Area chapter of the 100 Black Men nonprofit organization, is open to all male students, but it was created specifically for issues facing black boys - including difficult family lives, street culture, community violence and lack of male role models outside professional sports and the music industry. "We know our children can perform as well as any other children," said Dr. Mark Alexander, an epidemiologist and chairman of the board for the local 100 Black Men. "We're going to create a culture that hopefully will be stronger than the streets." Not About Segregation While the idea of a black boys school might sound counterintuitive given the efforts of past generations to desegregate public schools, it's not about racial segregation, school organizers said.  Derrick Bulles, of the Bay Area 100 Black Men. It's about recognizing that the status quo isn't working and identifying the specific needs of African American young men. Not all teachers are prepared to deal with those needs, said too often, African American boys get marginalized; teachers don't understand them or fear them, Bulles said. It's about recognizing that the status quo isn't working and identifying the specific needs of African American young men. Not all teachers are prepared to deal with those needs, said Derrick Bulles, of the Bay Area 100 Black Men. Too often, African American boys get marginalized; teachers don't understand them or fear them, Bulles said.  At 100 Black Men Community School, most of the instructors, administrators and board members are black males. "We don't have that problem," he said. "They're our boys. We are best able to manage that." Organizers say the school will be rigorous while focusing on African American culture and individual identity based on a wide range of role models. A Moment To Remember Parent Dorcia White was among the parents snapping first-day photos Tuesday, even though her sixth-grade son, Drake, looked slightly annoyed. She looked at Drake's digital image on her phone and saw a leader, not a dropout. "I decided to send him here because of the data on African American males in the district," White said. "I didn't want him to get lost in that." Students arrived at school in their uniforms of khaki pants and white shirts, some looking excited, others looking sleepy. Terrell Wrice, 11, was happy to be there. "The school gives us a different feeling - equal in one environment," he said, adding that the only downside was a lack of girls. The school opened its doors to 90 students, but expects to enroll 120 male students in kindergarten and first, fourth, fifth and sixth grades this year and eventually add grades to grow into a K-12 with 900 students.   Mentors will be an integral part of the school, which will offer pre-med, aeronautics, robotics and other math and science programs. The Oakland school board approved the school's charter in the spring and housed it in the former Thurgood Marshall School in the hills above 106th Avenue. Successful Model by Fellow NY Chapter Eagle Academy for Young Men, started by the 100 Black Men New York chapter in 2004, where the graduation rate is more than 80 percent compared with 30 percent for African American males across New York City.   Back in class, sixth-grade teacher Wilson was planting the seeds to produce similar statistics in seven years. Several times throughout the morning, he asked students to repeat after him: "I am an intelligent student. I will act intelligently." He also reviewed class rules and encouraged his students to take school and themselves seriously. "It takes a lot of energy to be bad," he said. "Intelligent students don't talk with these," Wilson said, as he balled up his fists before pointing to his head. "They talk with this." For more information on the 100 Black Men of the Bay Area Community School, visit: http://www.the100schools.com/   Read more: http://www.sfgate.com/education/article/Oakland-school-aims-to-help-black-boys-3840007.php#ixzz25bPGQSso