TRAINING AND DRILLS

Training and Drills Ensure A comprehensive, coordinated, and documented program as an integral part of the emergency management program Preparedness activities for developing and maintaining program- specific emergency response capabilities are accomplished

Training Administration Roles and responsibilities include Development, coordination and conduct of the training program Assurance that personnel are prepared to respond to, manage, mitigate, and recover from emergencies Documentation of program training needs Establishment of qualifications and delivery of initial and refresher training Provision of opportunities for hands-on and realistic training

Training Program Plan A comprehensive and systematic training program plan includes Training goals and objectives Organizational responsibilities, resources, and planned activities A schedule of training development, delivery, and evaluations Assessments of training development and implementation to identify improvements Trainer and site qualifications and evaluations Documentation of training requirements, lesson plan reviews, and emergency responder training records

Training A training program for all primary and alternate facility and site-level Emergency Response Organization (ERO) personnel includes Initial and annual refresher training Qualifications verified through demonstrated performance, testing, and drills Training commensurate with the hazards and assigned emergency response responsibilities

Drills Guidance Emergency response positions should participate, on an annual basis, in at least one training drill, exercise, or real-world event during which practical knowledge and skills are demonstrated A skilled and experienced site that can present the scenario, control activities of responders, and provide feedback should conduct the drills to enhance learning

Drills (cont.) Provide Supervised, hands-on training for members of the ERO Validation of classroom training for ERO Opportunities to train or practice emergency management skills Scenario-driven events that provide interface practice among ERO, onsite, offsite, and other response or support organizations

Drills (cont.) Developed or modified drills should be Of sufficient scope, duration, and frequency to ensure adequate training for all emergency response functions applicable to the facility Based on feedback from actual events, exercise evaluations, and self assessments A validation of new or revised procedures or equipment modifications