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EMAC International's customized training programs and exercise
modules incorporate realistic tabletop scale-model scenarios
and dioramas with advanced integrated technology. Regardless
of our client's size or complexity, the REACT™ multidiscipline
tabletop simulation provides proven skill set development unavailable
from any other provider.
EMAC International is a premier provider of comprehensive and
cutting edge Hands-On Incident Response and Command Management
Training Scenarios and Tabletop Exercises for a wide variety
of clients, agencies and end-users. These training programs and
exercise modules incorporate traditional tabletop scale model
scenarios and dioramas with cutting edge integrated technology.
This will provide the participants with skill set development
opportunities to further enhance their respective job responsibilities
in the areas of strategic, tactical, administrative, managerial
or support functions within the broad field of emergency management
preparedness, operations and training development.
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National Incident Management- NIMS Alignment
Structured under the emerging National Incident Management Systems
(NIMS), the comprehensive collection of REACT™ training
simulator modules are modified and defined to meet the specific
training needs of our clients and their emergency management,
response and command requirements. REACT™ simulator modules
allow participants to learn or refresh on existing ICS/ NIIMS,
or develop capabilities under the new NIMS command management
protocols, where they can integrate site-specific, local or
regional emergency response protocols, procedures and deployment
standards. EMAC International closes the gap between your command
and emergency management needs and the operational proficiencies
expected in today’s demanding emergency management profession.
The Response and Command Training simulator modules provide
your agency or organization with the ability to transition
existing ICS management protocols and procedures into the new
NIMS systems. They use a highly effective training method that
integrates dynamic individual and group participation demands.
It builds on the transition from your current ICS protocols
to NIMS and provides proficiency skill development to prepare
the student to implement these at actual incident events.
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The highly structured yet interactive REACT™ training
simulator modules guide participants through sequential exercise
simulations. The simulators let students focus on a wide selection
of skill development methods for incident management and organization
protocols. They will learn how to expand the initial response
for effective span of control. They will address Recognition-Primed
Decision-Making (RPD), Incident Action Planning (IAP), Risk
Management, Resource Deployment and Strategic Incident Management
including
Single, Unified and Area Command Operations. The modules let
them practice implementation or integration of elements of
the National Incident Management Systems (NIMS). Other simulation
modules can be developed to concentrate on multiple agency
coordination,
site specific, regional or large scale emergency management
incident deployments or postulated initiating incident events.
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EMAC International brings our REACT™ Simulator
Modules directly to your location. We can accommodate single client
deliveries, local, regional, multiple agency or departmental program
facilitations. Our programs are designed for basic, intermediate or
advanced level content. The programs are flexible and cost-effective
based upon the client’s specifications. We integrate traditional
strategic, tactical and management skills development with cutting
edge, hands-on training in a controlled environment. Our primary objective:
to increase participant skills and capabilities for future incidents.
Command Institute- NIMS Training Series
Alignment
Aligned with our Command Institute NIMS Training Series, the REACT™ simulator
modules address a wide latitude of emergency management, strategic,
tactical, administrative, and managerial or support function deliveries.
The programs can be designed for delivery to audience groups of 10 – 200
participants.
REACT™ Hands-On
Simulator Modules are designed for:
Fire
Department, Rescue and EMS Services Agencies
Law
Enforcement (Law Enforcement Incident Command System -
LEICS)
Homeland
Security & Terrorism Preparedness Agencies
Special
Operations, Technical Response, HazMat, WMD and
other Specialized
Deployment,
Response and Operations Teams
Educational
and School Institutions
Hospital,
Medical, Research and Health Care Providers
(Hospital Emergency
Incident Command System (HEICS)
Emergency
Management Department and Agencies
Governmental
Agencies and Offices
Corporate,
Business, Commercial, Industrial and
Military Facilities,
Complexes, Groups and Agencies
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REACT™ Core and Custom
Tabletop Training Modules
EMAC International has core module presentations or
we can design a cost-effective custom program to your
specifications and operational subject area. Programs
vary in length based on content, terminal objectives,
number of participants and scenario provisions. Program
delivery can be structured as follows: single client/facility
delivery; as a hosting agency for local or regional
open enrollment; in conjunction with periodic deliveries
for local, city, county, regional or state-wide program;
or conference offerings. Programs can be developed to
include single and multiple agency personnel and staff.
Programs can also be designed for emergency management
personnel, support agencies, departments and units,
including programs for administrative, executive or
elected officials. Classes can vary from a shift, one
or two day programs, to multiple operational periods
and sequential day programs.
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The Response and Command Training
programs developed by EMAC International are unsurpassed in content,
technical quality and instructional delivery excellence, integrating
the most current provisions of the new NIMS system. And EMAC International
will meet your needs regardless of your organizational size or complexity.
Our programs will fit any of the following: small volunteer fire department;
suburban, municipal or county fire service; EMS or emergency management
agency; small or large hospital; educational facility or institution;
corporate headquarters; business or industrial facility; or governmental
agency.
EMAC International will work closely with your agency
to develop and coordinate a training program that not only addresses
local and site-specific needs, but also integrates the expanding knowledge
base of national and international case-studies. We want to help you
expand your competencies and skill development. Contact EMAC International
to discuss your specific training needs and to explore our wide array
of program offerings.
Examples of Core REACT™ Tabletop
Simulator Modules
Fire, Rescue or EMS Deployment Incident Scenarios
Complete
Series of Fire, Rescue or EMS Building
Type and Occupancy Scenarios for:
• Residential
and Multiple Occupancy
• Low
and High Rise Offices
• Commercial,
Retail and Taxpayers
• Central
Business District or High Density Business District
• Manufacturing & Warehouse
• Big-Box
Commercial & Strip Malls
• Transportation
- Highway, Waterway, Air and Rail Scenarios
• Educational & School
Institutions, Campuses and Complexes
• Sports & Recreational
Complexes
• Industrial
and Production Complexes
• Special
Use Facilities and Complexes
• Rural
and Suburban Community Setting Scenarios
Special
Target Hazards or High Risk Hazard Occupancies or Geographical
Resources
Command
Post Operations - Single, Unified and Area Command
Sporting,
Cultural, Concert and Entertainment Event Scenarios
Special
Operations, Technical Response, HazMat and
other Specialized Scenarios
DHS,
WMD and Terrorism-Based Scenarios
Special
Events Planning and High Density Civilian Events
Scenarios
Mass
Casualty Incidents
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Emergency Operations Center Operations
and Management
Emergency
Operations Center Operations and Management
Command
Post Operations - Single, Unified and Area
Command
Governmental
Office and Complex Scenarios
Corporate
and Business Office Complexes
and Park Facility Scenarios
Site
Specific, Regional or Large Scale
Disaster Response/Management
Scenarios
DHS,
WMD, Terrorism
and Threat Level
Scenarios
Special
Operations, Technical
Rescue, Collapse-Rescue,
Urban Search & Rescue
Inter-Agency
or Inter-Governmental
Coordination Sessions & Scenarios
Support
Agency Response
Scenarios for Coordination
Effectiveness
Transportation
- Highway, Waterway Disaster Incident Scenarios
Aircraft
and Railroad Disaster Incident Scenarios
Educational & School
Institutions, Campuses and Complexes Disaster
Incident Scenarios
Sports & Recreational
Complexes Disaster Incident Scenarios
Sporting,
Cultural, Concert and Entertainment Event Scenarios
Industrial
and Production Complexes Disaster Incident
Scenarios
Special
Use Facilities and Complexes Disaster Incident
Scenarios
Large-Scale
Fire, Contamination, Work-Place Violence/Hostage
Incident
Scenarios
Regional
or Large Scale Environmental/Weather Event
Scenarios
Support
Department & Agency Coordination Scenarios
Special
Function Dignitary/Security Visit Scenario
High
Security Custom-Based Scenarios
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EMAC International has the proven
ability and technical expertise to provide your agency and personnel
with an exceptional and rewarding hands-on training experience. Our
programs integrate traditional, strategic, tactical, and management
skills development with cutting edge hands-on training in a controlled
environment. We want to challenge and bring the best out of each participant.
Our primary objective: to increase participant skills and capabilities
for the challenges of future incidents.

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Discussion-based
exercises are normally used as a starting
point in the building block approach to the cycle,
mix, and range of exercises. Discussion-based exercises
include seminars, workshops, tabletop exercises (TTXs),
and games. These types of exercises typically highlight
existing plans, policies, mutual aid agreements,
and procedures. They are exceptional tools for familiarizing
agencies and personnel with current or expected jurisdictional
capabilities. Discussion-based exercises typically
focus on strategic, policy-oriented issues. Operations-based
exercises tend to focus more on tactical response-related
issues. Facilitators and/or presenters usually lead
the discussion, keeping participants on track while
meeting the objectives of the exercise.
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Operations-based exercises represent
the next step in the exercise cycle. They are used
to validate the plans, policies, agreements, and
procedures solidified in discussion-based exercises.
Operations-based exercises include drills, functional
exercises (FEs), and full-scale exercises. They can
clarify roles and responsibilities, identify gaps
in resources needed to implement plans and procedures,
and improve individual and team performance. Operations-based
exercises are characterized by actual response, mobilization
of resources, and commitment of personnel, usually
over an extended period of time.
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The functional exercise (FE), also known
as a command post exercise (CPX), is designed to test and
evaluate individual capabilities, multiple functions or activities
within a function, or interdependent groups of functions.
Functional exercises are generally focused on exercising
the plans, policies, procedures, and staffs of the direction
and control nodes of Incident Command (IC) and Unified Command
(UC). Generally, events are projected through an exercise
scenario with event updates that drive activity at the management
level. Movement of personnel and equipment is simulated.
The objective of the functional exercise
is to execute specific plans and procedures and apply established
policies, plans, and procedures under crisis conditions,
within or by particular function teams. A functional exercise
simulates the reality of operations in a functional area
by presenting complex and realistic problems that require
rapid and effective responses by trained personnel in a highly
stressful environment.
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The full-scale exercise is the most complex step in
the exercise cycle. Full-scale exercises are multi-agency,
multi-jurisdictional exercises that test many facets
of emergency response and recovery. They include many
first responders operating under the Incident Command
System (ICS) or Unified Command System (UCS) to effectively
and efficiently respond to, and recover from, an incident.
A full-scale exercise focuses on implementing and analyzing
the plans, policies, and procedures developed in discussion-based
exercises and honed in previous, smaller, operations-based
exercises.
The events are projected through a scripted exercise
scenario with built-in flexibility to allow updates
to drive activity. It is conducted in a real-time,
stressful environment that closely mirrors a real event.
First responders and resources are mobilized and deployed
to the scene where they conduct their actions as if
a real incident had occurred (with minor exceptions).
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The full-scale exercise simulates the reality
of operations in multiple functional areas by presenting
complex and realistic problems requiring critical thinking,
rapid problem solving, and effective responses by trained
personnel in a highly stressful environment. Other entities
that are not involved in the exercise, but who would
be involved in an actual event, should be instructed
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A full-scale exercise provides an opportunity to execute
plans, procedures, and cooperative (mutual aid) agreements
in response to a simulated live event in a highly stressful
environment.
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EMAC International will coordinate and
assist our clients with program management functions starting
with a plan, a budget, or a funding source, exercise execution;
and with improvement planning. Program management involves
several elements including project management, budgeting,
grant management, staff hiring, funding allocation, exercise
planning, exercise conduct, reporting, improvement tracking,
and expenditure tracking.
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To schedule or inquire about REACT™ Response
and Command Training,
please contact us.
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