Primary Core Capability: Operational Coordination

The purpose of this course is to provide the participants practice around the EOC Skillsets with experiences on how to activate and run an effective and efficient EOC. This will enable EOC leaders to understand the importance of multiple EOC positions and responsibilities, gathering and analyzing data, maintaining continuity of the organization, and delivering information to the appropriate agencies and individuals, as well as the confidence in making decisions to protect life and property.

For additional course information, including contact hours, please see the National Preparedness Catalog.

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Establish and manage an effective and efficient Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
• Create a Position Task Book (PTB) to staff an activated EOC
• Assess processes and procedures within an EOC and formulate improvements
• Apply the Leadership Skillset during an EOC activation
• Devise strategies, plans, and tasks to support EOC objectives, ensuring the EOC's operational rhythm

• IS 2200: Basic Emergency Operations Center Functions
• E/G 2300: Intermediate Emergency Operations Center Functions

• Emergency Management