TRAINING AND DRILLS
Training and DrillsEnsure
• 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
DrillsGuidance
• 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