washington ics training policy james yates, state training program manager april 29, 2014 “caw,...

Washington ICS Training PolicyJames Yates, State Training Program ManagerApril 29, 2014

“Caw, Caw”

James Yates, Washington State Training Officer April 29, 2014

WA State ICS Training Policy 2006: Built a base training strategy to support local trainers

State Maintains and Supports Local Trainers Initial historical recognition of trainers Annual in-state T-t-T course delivery Certification of ICS 300/400 student completions and

maintenance of training database

State Specific Trainer Qualifications Training Experience Local DEM Sponsorship

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James Yates, Washington State Training Officer April 29, 2014

No State direct-delivery of NIMS/ICS AHIMT courses

Support course scheduling between locals and EMI, marketing of training, and processing applications to EMI for certificates

Additional State qualification requirements for T-t-T attendance 10 Years Operational Experience 5 Years Training Experience 3 Years C&GS Experience Type I, II, or III Experience for Position Instructing

WA State NIMS/ICS AHIMT Position Training

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