Course Description

Basic Emergency Management (BEM)

This self-study pre-requisite course is structured to provide participants with a broad base from which to carry out planning and operations for emergencies. Planning-process theory is introduced and operating procedures are applied to a variety of emergency scenarios. The management, command, control and co-ordination functions necessary to meet emergencies are examined using case studies. This is an introductory level course and is required, along with the ICS 100 course, for advanced courses such as the Emergency Operation Centre course and Emergency Public Information course.

Incident Command System 100 (ICS 100)

Incident Command System 100 (ICS 100) is an introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS) and is intended for personnel assigned to an incident or event who have a minimum requirement (first responders, stakeholders, cooperating or assisting agencies) for understanding ICS; students will be required to complete a final exam.

The ICS 100 course is offered by ICS service providers or as an online self-study.  It reviews the ICS organization, basic terminology, and common responsibilities. It will provide basic information about the Incident Command System to enable you to work in a support role at an incident or event, or to support an incident from an off-site location. This is a basic level course and is required, along with the Basic Emergency Management (BEM) course, for Advanced Level Training courses, such as the Emergency Operations Centre course (EOC).  

For access to the ICS 100, please see instructions below:

• Send an email to NB EMO at emo@gnb.ca requesting access to the online course, providing details how you meet the requirements to be a first responder, stakeholder, cooperating or assisting agency.  Applicants must reside in New Brunswick.
• Once the ICS Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) is satisfied that the requirements are met, an email with a link and access code will be provided.

You will have the ability to print your certificate at the end of the course.

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us at: 1-800-561-4034 or emo@gnb.ca

• Free
   

Emergency Operations Centre (EOC)

This course is designed to enable planners and officials to operate effectively as staff members of an Emergency Operations Centre (EOC). The course introduces basic principles of emergency operations and control, and introduces standard operating procedures to be applied in an EOC as well as practical aspects of organizing and exercising an Emergency Operations Centre. To be conducted effectively, this course must have between 10 and 12 participants. If these numbers are not attained, the course may be cancelled.

• Required prerequisites: Basic Emergency Management and Incident Command System 100 
• Fee: $350

Comments from past students:
 
Wonderful course! Very knowledgeable instructors, comprehensive presentations!
It helped me understand my role in Emergency Management.
Highly recommended!
 
This course was the best that I have attended in sometime!

Emergency Public Information (EPI)

This course focuses on media relations and media performance tips in the context of crisis. It includes an overview of the different types of, and characteristics of crisis, as well as special media considerations specific to crisis. This course is delivered as a 2-day package. The course will include a mixture of theory and practice. To be conducted effectively, this course must have between 8 and 10 participants. If these numbers are not attained, the course may be cancelled. 

• Required prerequisites: Basic Emergency Management and Incident Command System 100 
• Fee: $425
   
  Comments from past students:
   
  This was a very interesting course.  It was useful to practice dealing with the media during emergency events. I would recommend this course to anyone!
   
  Very interesting, informative and useful. I acquired new skills.