Education & Training

A major benefit of CPAC membership is access to NC and SC state emergency management training classes.  All CPAC members are eligible to register and take classes offered through the North or South Carolina Departments of Emergency Management if space is available.  There is generally no charge for classes, although there may be a cost for materials, travel, and accommodations.

North Carolina Emergency Management Training

South Carolina Emergency Management Training

When registering for classes, make sure to clearly indicate you are a member of CPAC, and be prepared to show your CPAC membership card

Other Education Opportunities

CPAC members receive a 20% discount on  Ted Buffington's Achievement By Design® "Decision Making...Madness or Mastery?"  To receive the CPAC rate for Ted's live training program please call 817-503-7488 to register

FEMA Emergency Management Institute -  http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/nimsOther.asp

 

The following courses are REQUIRED for any CPAC member interested in working in a NC or SC Emergency Operations Center

IS 100 (ICS 100)	Introduction to Incident Command System
IS-200 (ICS 200)	ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
IS-275 (ICS 275)	The EOC's Role in Community Preparedness, Response and Recovery Activities

The following courses are NOT REQUIRED to work in an EOC but hare strongly recommended.  They provide information on NIMS and NRP

IS-700 (ICS 700)	National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction
IS-800 (ICS 800)	National Response Plan (NRP), An Introduction