Logistics Training

Monthly EOC Logistics Section Training

Each month the State EOC Logistics Section presents a training to staff interested in working in the section or individuals who want to stay on top of EOC Logistics program development at the state level.

Training is held the third Tuesday of each month from 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM in the Emergency Operations Center at the Washington State Emergency Management Division on Camp Murray.

On the fifth Tuesday of each month, general purpose training will be held in the SEOC to provide training on procedures applicable to all positions in the EOC. Details regarding this training will be posted on this page as the information becomes available.

The following schedule is tentative will be updated monthly to reflect changes in training needs.

Presentations from the monthly trainings are posted below the training schedule.

Logistics Training Schedule

In the event of an exercise or event, the training for that month will be pushed to the following month.
Topics may be adjusted depending upon training needs and requests of Logistics Section staff.

Date
Topic
Instructor
5/21/2013

Cancelled Due to WASABE Exercise

 None
6/18/2013 Large Scale Incident (Scenario Based Discussion for future "Hands-On Training") - How will ESF 7 operate? What kinds of information will they need in addition to Resource Request forms in WebEOC? What is the Concept of Operations for Donations Management at the SEOC level? Craig/Kristin
7/16/2013 WebEOC Update & Essential Elements of Information: What should logisticians be identifying for when contributing to or reading SitReps or Incident / EOC Action Plans? Debbie/Craig/Kristin
8/20/2013 State Staging Areas Craig/Kristin
9/17/2013 Movement Coordination Craig/Kristin
10/15/2013 WebEOC Update & State Emergency Contracting Procedures Debbie/DES/Kristin
11/19/2013 WebEOC Login/Seating Chart/Boards Overview; Logistics Section Orientation w/roles and duties for each Logistics Position Debbie/Craig/Kristin

 

Past Training Power Point Presentations and Training Materials

Independent Study Program Courses

The following logistics-related courses are available online through FEMA’s Independent Study Program.

Course #

Title

IS-26

Guide to Points of Distribution
This guide was developed to support the Points of Distribution (POD) overview video and provide an in depth look into the planning, operations, and demobilization stages of a POD mission. The lessons detail the staffing and procedures any state will need to plan for, execute, and shut down POD operations. The guide also includes key lessons such as safety, equipment, and resource accountability and informs the reader about the Adopt a POD program being used by the state of Washington.

IS-27

Orientation to FEMA Logistics
This course provides an overview of all field logistics functions and organizational relationships within logistics (roles, responsibilities, accountability). The student will gain baseline knowledge of the standard practices for FEMA logistics operations from initial Presidential disaster declaration to close-out of FEMA field offices.

IS-703.a

NIMS Resource Management
This course introduces resource management as described in the National Incident Management System (NIMS), and shows how systems for managing resources can be used to improve incident response. The course includes examples of best practices, lessons learned, and job aids to assist the participant in planning for resource management.

IS-706

NIMS Intrastate Mutual Aid – An Introduction
This course provides an introduction to NIMS intrastate mutual aid and assistance.You will learn about thepurpose and benefits of mutual aid and assistance.You will also learn about theemphasis that NIMS places on mutual aid and assistance.The course explains how to develop mutual aid and assistance agreementsand mutual aid operational plans.

IS-807

Emergency Support Function (ESF) #7 – Logistics Management and Resource Support Annex
The National Response Framework (NRF) presents the guiding principles that enable all response partners to prepare for and provide a unified national response to disasters and emergencies – from the smallest incident to the largest catastrophe. As part of the NRF, Emergency Support Functions (ESFs) are primary mechanisms at the operational level used to organize and provide assistance. This series of courses provides an overview of each of the 15 ESFs. This course introduces Emergency Support Function (ESF) #7 – Logistics Management and Resource Support Annex

 

To be added to the monthly Logistics training e-mail distribution list, please contact Kristin Ramos at kristin.ramos@mil.wa.gov.

 

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For additional information, please contact any member of the Logistics Team:


Craig Ginn, EMD State Logistics Program Manager - 253.512.7097 or email craig.ginn@mil.wa.gov
Kristin Ramos, EMD Emergency Logistician - 253.512.7058 or email kristin.ramos@mil.wa.gov

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