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Brief Description: Communications Unit Technician (COMT) Training Course

Full Description: This class provides introductory and refresher training for the NIMS ICS COMT position. It introduces public safety professionals and support staff to various communications concepts and technologies including interoperable communications solutions, LMR communications, satellite, telephone, data, and computer technologies used in incident response and planned events. It is designed for state/territory, tribal, urban, and local emergency response professionals and support personnel in all disciplines who have a technical communications background.

Participants develop the essential core competencies required for performing the duties of the COMT in an all-hazards incident, including responsibilities while operating in a local, regional, or state-level All-Hazards Incident Management Team.

The course is instructor-led and supports learning through discussion, lecture, and hands-on exercises to explain processes used for establishment and operation of the technical communications resources for an incident or planned event. The course provides a realistic, hands-on approach to mastering the tasks and skills of a COMT. Each attendee receives a Position Task Book.

This course is State Sponsored and will be instructed by a team of NY State Instructor Authorized COMU Program Instructors, from the DHSES-OIEC, who have both practitioner and COMU experience.

There must be a minimum of 8 or a maximum 16 vetted/qualified students two weeks in advance of the course in order for CISA to conduct the course.

Training Dates: 10/23/2023 - 10/27/2023

Prerequisites: Do you have an awareness of fundamental public safety communications technology?
Do you have a public safety background with experience in field operations?
Do you have basic knowledge of applicable communications plans?
Introduction to the Incident Command System Training (IS-100)
An Introduction to the National Incident Management System (IS-700)
Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response (IS-200)
Do you have a technical communications background?
National Response Framework, An Introduction (IS-800)
Training Authorization Letter
Student Information Form

Registration Dates: 07/25/2023 - 10/16/2023

Available Seats: 3

Hours: 40h 0m

Fee: None Specified

Training Location: State Preparedness Training Center (SPTC)
5900 Airport Road
Oriskany, NY 13424

Reporting Instructions: October 23, 2023; Registration and Check-In: (7:30 AM – 8:00 AM)
October 23, 2023 – October 27, 2023; Course (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)

Documents: 20231023 COMT Course Announcement

Student Information Form

Training Authorization Form

Signup Details: *****Prerequisites for Attendance *****

*Personal experience:
A public safety background with experience in field operations
A technical communications background
Awareness of fundamental public safety communications technology
Basic knowledge of applicable communications plans

*Completion of the following online courses from the FEMA EMI website:
IS-100:  Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS 100
IS-200:  Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response
IS-700:  An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
IS-800:  National Response Framework, An Introduction Familiarity with the pre-course reading materials

Lodging:
You are eligible for lodging if your residence and official workstation are more than 50 miles from the SPTC and you are public sector personnel. Lodging is not available for federal employees or private industry participants. If you are eligible, you will be sent an email with lodging instructions prior to the start of the course. You must be enrolled in the course and have received lodging approval from the SPTC before arriving at the Center, or your lodging will not be covered, and you will not be allowed in the class.  SPTC: Phone: (315) 768-5689; E-mail: SPTC.INFO@dhses.ny.gov; Website: www.dhses.ny.gov/sptc

If approved by the SPTC, lodging will be provided on the nights of October 22nd, October 23rd, October 24th, October 25th, and October 26th for approved public sector personnel.

Cost:
There is NO FEE for this course. Lunch will be provided.  Travel and all other meals are the responsibility of the course participant.

Students must submit a Training Authorization Form at least 14 days prior to the course start date.

Students must submit a Student Information Form at least 14 days prior to the course start date.

Students must email proof of completion of IS/ICS courses to OIEC. Please email completion certificates to OIEC.Training@dhses.ny.gov.

No Show Policy:
Failure to attend a class you have been enrolled in can result in the denial of future course enrollment.  If you have not received a confirmation (or denial) two weeks prior to the course start date, please contact DHSES-OIEC at (518) 322-4911, or OIEC.Training@dhses.ny.gov.

To cancel your course enrollment: notify OIEC.Training@dhses.ny.gov ASAP.  You are responsible for canceling your hotel reservations.

If you have any further questions, or need more information contact:

DHSES-OIEC: Phone: (518) 322-4911; E-mail: OIEC.Training@dhses.ny.gov.

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