1CE.PPT LAST REVISED: 9 JULY 2008 Citizens Serving Communities Continuing Education Developed as part of the National Emergency Services Curriculum Project

2CE.PPT LAST REVISED: 9 JULY 2008 Citizens Serving Communities Why is it Necessary? Currency Technological and Educational Advances Upgrading to higher leadership positions Professionalism

3CE.PPT LAST REVISED: 9 JULY 2008 Citizens Serving Communities Continuing Education Opportunities Internal Programs –NESA –ECI Courses (Scanner, Observer, ES Officer) –SAR/DR Training Exercises –Local Unit Training

4CE.PPT LAST REVISED: 9 JULY 2008 Citizens Serving Communities Continuing Education Opportunities External Programs –Inland SAR Schools & SMCs –FEMA Home Study Courses –State and County Training –Medical Training –Technical Rescue Training –Distance Learning

5CE.PPT LAST REVISED: 9 JULY 2008 Citizens Serving Communities Home Study Not all course need to be attended in person. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for one has a number of course that can be taken on-line or through home study programs.

6CE.PPT LAST REVISED: 9 JULY 2008 Citizens Serving Communities A good place to start… Check the FEMA website Contact your local state emergency management office- they often sponsor courses that are free The American Red Cross often holds disaster and other course training Sometimes an internet search will bring up other classes and training opportunities in your area.

7CE.PPT LAST REVISED: 9 JULY 2008 Citizens Serving Communities Documentation Remember to keep records and documentation of your training.

8CE.PPT LAST REVISED: 9 JULY 2008 Citizens Serving Communities QUESTIONS? THINK SAFETY!