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2009 Training Schedule
  Listed below are the State, Emergency Management Institute (EMI), Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) and Homeland security (HS) courses sceduled for Louisiana juristictions.
Course List
Other training providers offer classes not listed on this calendar. Go to our Federal Training Information page for further details about these providers and available classes.  

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Please contact the GOHSEP Training Branch with questions or comments about any training matter.

Course Information

Date

  

Location

January  - July 2009 Courses                                                   January  - July 2010 Courses
CAPTAP: Attendance is restricted to those who manage agency, city or parish CI/KR.
 POC:  Jodi Harvey 225-925-7699
 July 7-9  
EBR EOC
Baton Rouge
ICS 300: This course provides training on and resources for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS). This course expands upon information covered in the ICS-100 and ICS-200 courses.  These earlier courses are prerequisites for ICS-300.  Target audience for this course is individuals who may assume a supervisory role in expanding incident or Type 3 incidents.
 POC:  Crystal Moran
 July 13-14
Class Closed		   Ascension Parish
MGT 324: Prevention of, Deterrence from and Responding to Campus Emergencies.  Trains those officials required to respond to a college campus emergency.
 POC:  Kevin Scott 225-578-3421
 July 15-16  
LSU
Baton Rouge
HSEEP Toolkit Lab Training Course:  The HSEEP Toolkit is an integrated system of design, development, evaluation, and improvement planning tools, which provide a seamless collaborative environment for planners at both the exercise program and project levels. Its objectives focus on reducing dependence on direct support; facilitating the development and coordination of multiple simultaneous exercises; and identifying and closing gaps in preparedness capabilities
Lead Instructor: Nick Auck  225-925-7704 or Rachel Schlatre 225-925-1706
 July 16  
GOHSEP EOC
Baton Rouge
ICS 400:  This course provides training on and resources for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS).  This course expands upon information covered in ICS-100 through ICS-300 courses.  Target audience for this course is senior personnel who are expected to perform in a management capacity in an Area Command or Multiagency Coordination Entity.
 POC: Kenneth Harlow, bpoep@beau.org, 337-460-5442
 July 21-22  
Beauregard Parish Sheriff’s Office Training Center
DeRidder
ICS 300: This course provides training on and resources for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS). This course expands upon information covered in the ICS-100 and ICS-200 courses.  These earlier courses are prerequisites for ICS-300.  Target audience for this course is individuals who may assume a supervisory role in expanding incident or Type 3 incidents.
 POC:  Brian Stevens
 July 27-28  

DSS
Baton Rouge
ICS 400:  This course provides training on and resources for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS).  This course expands upon information covered in ICS-100 through ICS-300 courses.  Target audience for this course is senior personnel who are expected to perform in a management capacity in an Area Command or Multiagency Coordination Entity.
 POC:  Brian Stevens
 July 29-30  
DSS
Baton Rouge

G775 EOC Management and Operations: Course examines the role, design, and functions of Emergency Operations Centers (EOC) and their relationships as components of a multi-agency coordination system.  The course provides training about staffing and organization, information, systems, communications and equipment needs at the EOC; activating and deactivating the EOC; EOC operations; and EOC testing, training and exercising.  It uses activities and case studies about EOCs and multi-agency coordination systems at the local, State and Federal levels of government. 
 POC:  Larry Landry

July 29-30  
Abdalla Hall, ULL
Lafayette
ICS 300: This course provides training on and resources for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS). This course expands upon information covered in the ICS-100 and ICS-200 courses.  These earlier courses are prerequisites for ICS-300.  Target audience for this course is individuals who may assume a supervisory role in expanding incident or Type 3 incidents.
 POC:  Rachel Schlatre  rachel.schlatre@la.gov
 July 30-31
Closed to OCPR Employees Only		  

Office of Coastal Protection and Restoration
ICS 300: This course provides training on and resources for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS). This course expands upon information covered in the ICS-100 and ICS-200 courses.  These earlier courses are prerequisites for ICS-300.  Target audience for this course is individuals who may assume a supervisory role in expanding incident or Type 3 incidents.
 POC:  Rachel Schlatre  rachel.schlatre@la.gov
 August 4-5
Class Closed		  

GOHSEP
LSP-D Building
Baton Rouge
ICS 300: This course provides training on and resources for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS). This course expands upon information covered in the ICS-100 and ICS-200 courses.  These earlier courses are prerequisites for ICS-300.  Target audience for this course is individuals who may assume a supervisory role in expanding incident or Type 3 incidents.
 POC:  Brian Stevens
 August 10-11  

DSS
 Thibodeaux
ICS 300: This course provides training on and resources for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS). This course expands upon information covered in the ICS-100 and ICS-200 courses.  These earlier courses are prerequisites for ICS-300.  Target audience for this course is individuals who may assume a supervisory role in expanding incident or Type 3 incidents.
 POC:  Sadye Batts
 August 10-11
Class Closed		  

Jena

G290: Basic PIO: This 2½-day course is intended for the new or less experienced PIO. Its emphasis is on the basic skills and knowledge needed for emergency management public information activities. Topics include the role of the PIO in emergency management, conducting awareness campaigns, news release writing, and television interviews.
 POC:  Rachel Schlatre  rachel.schlatre@la.gov

 August 11-13  

GOHSEP
LSP-B Building
Baton Rouge
ICS 400:  This course provides training on and resources for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS).  This course expands upon information covered in ICS-100 through ICS-300 courses.  Target audience for this course is senior personnel who are expected to perform in a management capacity in an Area Command or Multiagency Coordination Entity.
 POC:  Crystal Moran
 August 18-19
Class Closed		  
Ascension Parish
ICS 400:  This course provides training on and resources for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS).  This course expands upon information covered in ICS-100 through ICS-300 courses.  Target audience for this course is senior personnel who are expected to perform in a management capacity in an Area Command or Multiagency Coordination Entity.
 POC:  Sadye Batts
 August 18-19
Class Closed		  
Jena
ICS 400:  This course provides training on and resources for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS).  This course expands upon information covered in ICS-100 through ICS-300 courses.  Target audience for this course is senior personnel who are expected to perform in a management capacity in an Area Command or Multiagency Coordination Entity.
 POC:  Brian Stevens
 August 24-25  
DSS
 Thibodeaux
ICS 400:  This course provides training on and resources for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS).  This course expands upon information covered in ICS-100 through ICS-300 courses.  Target audience for this course is senior personnel who are expected to perform in a management capacity in an Area Command or Multiagency Coordination Entity.
 POC:  Rachel Schlatre  rachel.schlatre@la.gov
 August 26-27
Class Closed		  
GOHSEP
LSP-A Building
Baton Rouge
ICS 400:  This course provides training on and resources for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS).  This course expands upon information covered in ICS-100 through ICS-300 courses.  Target audience for this course is senior personnel who are expected to perform in a management capacity in an Area Command or Multiagency Coordination Entity.
 POC:  Rachel Schlatre  rachel.schlatre@la.gov
 August 27-28
Closed to OCPR Employees Only		  
Office of Coastal Protection and Restoration
ICS 300:  This course provides training on and resources for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS). This course expands upon information covered in the ICS-100 and ICS-200 courses. These earlier courses are prerequisites for ICS-300. Target audience for this course is individuals who may assume a supervisory role in expanding incident or Type 3 incidents.
 POC:  Rachel Schlatre  rachel.schlatre@la.gov
 Sept. 9-10
Closed 		 
LSP Headquarters
Baton Rouge
HSEEP/Train-The-Trainer: The HSEEP Training Course incorporates exercise guidance and best practices from the HSEEP Volumes. Throughout the course, participants will learn about topics including exercise program management, design and development, conduct, evaluation, and improvement planning.
POC:  Rachel Schlatre
Sept. 15-18
Closed		   LA Fire Communications Bldg.
New Orleans
AWR 147: Rail Car Incident Response.  Provides instruction to recognize chemicals and components, rail car markings, chemical hazards, manage the incident with ICS principles. 
SGT Kelly Feet 225-654-1336
 Sept. 18   Zachary
PER 212 WMD/Terrorism Incident Defensive Operations For Emergency Responders:  Focuses on the unique personal protection challenges responders face during a WMD or terrorist incident.  Instructs responders with techniques to preclude the spread of a CBRNE hazard. 
SGT Kelly Feet 225-654-1336
 Sept. 16-18   Zachary

Street Spanish Language for Officer Survival -  provides knowledge and understanding of the Spanish culture and language that better prepares officers when faced with investigations, confrontations, arrest situations or vehicle stops involving Spanish or Latin American subjects.
POC:  Robert Williams 504-915-9906

 Sept. 21-23  
New Orleans

Donations and Volunteer Management Training: This course provides procedures and tools for building and working with voluntary organizations. Course will provide topics on the benefits and challenges of using volunteers, building a volunteer program, coordinating with voluntary agencies and community based organizations.
POC:  Nicholas Auck

 Sept. 24
Closed		  
Lafayette

ICS-300: This course provides training on and resources for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS). This course expands upon information covered in the ICS-100 and ICS-200 courses. These earlier courses are prerequisites for ICS-300. Target audience for this course is individuals who may assume a supervisory role in expanding incident or Type 3 incidents.
POC:  Rachel Schaltre

 Oct. 1-2
Closed		  
LSP Headquarters
Baton Rouge

PER 212 - WMD/Terrorism Incident Defensive Operations  for Emergency Responders TTT:  Focuses on the unique personal protection challenges responders face during a WMD or terrorist incident.  Instructs responders with techniques to preclude the spread of a CBRNE hazard. 
 POC:  SGT Kelly Feet 225-654-1336

Oct. 13-15
 Class Cancelled

  
Zachary

PER 222 - Public Safety WMD Response:  Prepares hazmat teams to safely and effectively conduct public safety operations at WMD incidents.
 POC:  Joe Prator 318-673-6766

Oct. 13-15

  
Shreveport

PER 229 CAMEO Suite:  Teaches fundamental principles of computer-based plume modeling to enhance planning and emergency response activities associated with community risks such as chemical incidents. 
POC:  Larry Landry 337-394-2653

Oct. 20-22

   Lafayette

ICS-300: This course provides training on and resources for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS). This course expands upon information covered in the ICS-100 and ICS-200 courses. These earlier courses are prerequisites for ICS-300. Target audience for this course is individuals who may assume a supervisory role in expanding incident or Type 3 incidents.
POC:  John Butterick

 Oct. 20-21
Closed		  
Lake Charles

ICS-300: This course provides training on and resources for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS). This course expands upon information covered in the ICS-100 and ICS-200 courses. These earlier courses are prerequisites for ICS-300. Target audience for this course is individuals who may assume a supervisory role in expanding incident or Type 3 incidents.
POC:  Pam Roussel

 Oct. 26-27
Closed		  
Boutte

ICS-400: This course provides training on and resources for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS). This course expands upon information covered in ICS-100 through ICS-300 courses. Target audience for this course is senior personnel who are expected to perform in a management capacity in an Area Command or Multiagency Coordination Entity.
POC:  John Butterick

 Oct. 27-28
Closed		  
Boutte

PER 229 CAMEO Suite:  Teaches fundamental principles of computer-based plume modeling to enhance planning and emergency response activities associated with community risks such as chemical incidents. 
POC:  Anthony Behrens 504-292-9181

Nov. 3-5

  
New Orleans

Street Spanish Language for EMS:  Provides knowledge and understanding of the Spanish culture and language to better prepare Emergency Medical Technicians to communicate during medical calls involving Spanish or Latin American subjects.
POC:  Jodi Harvey 225-925-7699

 Nov. 4-6   UNO / Lindy Boggs Center
New Orleans
ICS 300: This course provides training on and resources for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS). This course expands upon information covered in the ICS-100 and ICS-200 courses.  These earlier courses are prerequisites for ICS-300.  Target audience for this course is individuals who may assume a supervisory role in expanding incident or Type 3 incidents.
Lead Instructor: Gene Barattini
 Nov. 17-18
 Class limited to 25
Open to any participant		  
Bossier EOC
ICS 400:  This course provides training on and resources for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS).  This course expands upon information covered in ICS-100 through ICS-300 courses.  Target audience for this course is senior personnel who are expected to perform in a management capacity in an Area Command or Multiagency Coordination Entity.
Lead Instructor: Gene Barattini
 Nov. 19-20
 Class limited to 25
Open to any participant		  
Bossier EOC

ICS 300: :  This course provides training on and resources for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS). This course expands upon information covered in the ICS-100 and ICS-200 courses. These earlier courses are prerequisites for ICS-300. Target audience for this course is individuals who may assume a supervisory role in expanding incident or Type 3 incidents.
 POC:  Rachel Schlatre 225-925-1706


Dec. 1-2

  
Baton Rouge

PER 222 - Public Safety WMD Response:  Prepares hazmat teams to safely and effectively conduct public safety operations at WMD incidents.
 POC:  Anthony Behrens 504-292-9181


Dec. 1-3

  
New Orleans

MGT 321 - Tactical Commander's Course:  Participants receive an overview of emergency response to a WMD event and are instructed how to obtain and integrate WMD incident-related intelligence into a tactical operations plan.
 POC:  LT Noel Salamoni 225-389-5225


Dec. 1-3

  
Police Department
Baton Rouge
AWR 144: Port and Vessel Security for Public Safety and Maritime Personnel. Provides basic competencies associated with port and vessel security as well as a working knowledge of maritime security appropriate to public safety responders in rural jurisdictions.  Course fees apply. 
POC: SGT Kelly Feet 225-658-7208

Dec. 3

  
JESTC
Zachary

Region 7 Communications Event:  Interoperable communications training, media event and drill. 
 POC:  Dale Pourciau 225-276-9295

 Dec. 7-11   Bossier City

ICS 400:  This course provides training on and resources for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS). This course expands upon information covered in ICS-100 through ICS-300 courses. Target audience for this course is senior personnel who are expected to perform in a management capacity in an Area Command or Multiagency Coordination Entity.
 POC:  Rachel Schlatre 225-925-1706

 Dec. 8-9   Baton Rouge
ICS-400: This course provides training on and resources for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS). This course expands upon information covered in ICS-100 through ICS-300 courses. Target audience for this course is senior personnel who are expected to perform in a management capacity in an Area Command or Multiagency Coordination Entity.
POC:  Pam Roussel   pam.roussel@la.gov

Dec. 9-10

  
St Charles
Sheriff's Training Academy
ICS-300: This course provides training on and resources for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS). This course expands upon information covered in the ICS-100 and ICS-200 courses. These earlier courses are prerequisites for ICS-300. Target audience for this course is individuals who may assume a supervisory role in expanding incident or Type 3 incidents.
POC: Gene Barattini

Dec. 15-16

  
Caddo EOC
Region 7 only
ICS-400: This course provides training on and resources for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS). This course expands upon information covered in ICS-100 through ICS-300 courses. Target audience for this course is senior personnel who are expected to perform in a management capacity in an Area Command or Multiagency Coordination Entity.
POC: Gene Barattini

Dec. 17-18

  
Caddo EOC
Region 7 only

January  - July 2009 Courses                                                   January  - July 2010 Courses
  Other training providers offer classes not listed on this calendar. Go to our Federal Training info for further details about these resources.

To apply for State training courses go to the How To Apply page.

Please contact the GOHSEP Training Branch for questions about any training matters.
 

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