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

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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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