Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
2817
Course Name
Water Sector ICS and NIMS Training with Tabletop Exercise
Contact Hours
12.0
Approved Industry
Drinking Water and Wastewater
Partner Name
Erie Water Authority
Primary Contact
Aaron Stankiewiz
astankiewiz@eriewaterworks.org
8148708000 Ext. 212
Website
Description
The course provides training and certification in Emergency Management protocol as federally mandated. The tabletop exercise provides the opportunity, using a real world scenario to practice the techniques of Emergency Management theory and to utilize and familiarize attendees with an Emergency Operating Plan, which will be used during the exercise. The scenario will include an episode of cross connection contamination of an intentional nature and therefore, prior to the scenario introduction, a brief course in general theory , prevention, and equipment of backflow and backsiphonage will be given to all participants.
Course Level
Basic thru Intermediate
Course Content
* ICS for the Water Sector (EPA)
* NIMS for the Water Sector (EPA)
* Water security law enforement (PA AWWA)
* Introduction to backflow prevention
* Tabletop emergency management exercise
Target Audience
Water and wastewater operators
Training Format
Classroom