Certification/Recertification of Instructors. Costs associated with the certification and re- certification of instructors are allowed. States are encouraged to follow the FEMA Instructor Quality Assurance Program to ensure a minimum level of competency and corresponding levels of evaluation of student learning. This is particularly important for those courses which involve training of trainers.
Certification/Recertification of Instructors. Costs associated with the certification and re- certification of instructors are allowed. States are encouraged to follow the FEMA Instructor Quality Assurance Program to ensure a minimum level of competency and corresponding levels of evaluation of student learning. This is particularly important for those courses which involve training of trainers. For training, the number of participants must be a minimum of 15 in order to justify the cost of holding a course. For questions regarding adequate number of participants, please contact the Division State Training Officer for course specific guidance. Unless the Sub-Recipient receives advance written approval from the State Training Officer for the number of participants, then the Division must reduce the amount authorized for reimbursement on a pro-rata basis for any training with less than 15 participants. Training Costs Supporting Documentation • Copies of contracts or agreements with consultants providing services; • Copies of invoices, receipts and cancelled checks, credit card statements and bank statements for proof of payment. • Copies of the agenda, certificates and/or sign in sheets (if using prepopulated sign in sheets they must be certified by the Emergency Management Director or Lead Instructor verifying attendance). For travel related to EMPG-S activities: • Copies of all receipts must be submitted (i.e., airfare, proof of mileage, toll receipts, hotel receipts, car rental receipts, etc.) Receipts must be itemized and match the dates of travel/conference; Reference: DHS FY 2020 EMPG-S Notice of Funding Opportunity II. OTHER ALLOWABLE COSTS:
Certification/Recertification of Instructors. Costs associated with the certification and re- certification of instructors are allowed. States are encouraged to follow the FEMA Instructor Quality Assurance Program to ensure a minimum level of competency and corresponding levels of evaluation of student learning. This is particularly important for those courses which involve training of trainers. When conducting a training, the number of participants must be a minimum of 15 in order to justify the cost of holding a course. For questions regarding adequate number of participants, please contact the FDEM State Training Officer for course specific guidance. Unless the recipient receives advance written approval from the State Training Officer for the number of participants, then the Division must reduce the amount authorized for reimbursement on a pro- rata basis for any training with less than 15 participants.
Certification/Recertification of Instructors. Costs associated with the certification and re- certification of instructors are allowed. States are encouraged to follow the FEMA Instructor Quality Assurance Program to ensure a minimum level of competency and corresponding levels of evaluation of student learning. This is particularly important for those courses which involve training of trainers. Exercise While there are no minimum exercise requirements for FY2021, it is recommended that all exercise projects describe how they align to the Strategic Priorities: Operational Coordination and Communications, Cybersecurity, Stabilization and Restoration of Critical Lifelines, National Security Emergencies, Public Heath Emergencies, Community Recovery and Economic Resilience, Mass Care and Housing, Continuity, and School Safety and Security. Subrecipients may participate in any of the 7 HSEEP recognized exercise activities, to include seminars, workshops, tabletop exercises, games, drills, functional exercises or full-scale exercises. Some examples include, but are not limited to participation in: regular Ohio EMA communications checks with local EMA, participation in the Ohio EMA Director’s seminars conducted twice annually, LEPC exercises, HSEEP exercises, locally funded/executed exercises, and drills conducted within the local EMA. Exercise costs are eligible in the FY2021 EMPG. Exercises implemented with grant funds should evaluate performance of the capabilities required to respond to the exercise scenario. Exercise activities should align to a current, Multi-Year TEP. • Funds Used to Design, Develop, Conduct and Evaluate Preparedness Exercises: This includes costs related to planning, meeting space and other meeting costs, facilitation costs, materials and supplies, travel, and documentation. Recipients are encouraged to use free public space/locations/facilities, whenever available, prior to the rental of space/locations/facilities. Exercises should provide the opportunity to demonstrate and validate skills learned, as well as to identify any gaps in these skills. Gaps identified during an exercise, including those for children and individuals with disabilities or access and functional needs, should be included in the After-Action Report (AAR)/Improvement Plan (IP) and addressed in the exercise cycle. • Hiring of Full- or Part-Time Staff or Contractors/Consultants: Full- or part–time staff may be hired to support direct exercise activities. Payment of salaries and fringe benefits must be in accordan...
Certification/Recertification of Instructors. Costs associated with the certification and re- certification of instructors are allowed. States are encouraged to follow the FEMA Instructor Quality Assurance Program to ensure a minimum level of competency and corresponding levels of evaluation of student learning. This is particularly important for those courses involving the training of trainers. For training, the number of participants must be a minimum of 15 in order to justify the cost of holding a course. For questions regarding adequate number of participants, please contact the FDEM State Training Officer for course specific guidance. Unless the recipient receives advance written approval from the State Training Officer for the number of participants, then the Division shall reduce the amount authorized for reimbursement on a pro-rata basis for any training with less than 15 participants. If the recipient seeks reimbursement for training activities, then the following shall be submitted: • Sign-in sheets, rosters and an agenda; • Documentation from recipient’s financial system showing attendees were paid; • Receipts and proof of payment (e.g. canceled check, electronic funds transfer confirmation, credit card statement and payment to credit card company for that statement) for any expenditures in support of the training (e.g. printing costs, costs related to administering the training, planning, scheduling, facilities, materials and supplies, reproduction of materials, and equipment); • Invoices and proof of payment for Travel costs (e.g., airfare, mileage, per diem, hotel) related to training activities; and, • Proof of purchase methodology (e.g. sole source, state contract, competitive bid results).
Certification/Recertification of Instructors. Costs associated with the certification and re-certification of instructors are allowed. States are encouraged to follow the FEMA Instructor Quality Assurance Program to ensure a minimum level of competency and corresponding levels of evaluation of student learning. This is particularly important for those courses which involve training of trainers. EMPG Program funds used for training shall support the nationwide implementation of NIMS. The NIMS Training Program establishes a national curriculum for NIMS and provides information on NIMS courses; grantees are encouraged to place emphasis on the core competencies as defined in the NIMS Training Program. The NIMS Training Program can be found at xxxx://xxx.xxxx.xxx/pdf/emergency/nims/nims_training_program.pdf. The NIMS Guideline for Credentialing of Personnel provides guidance on the national credentialing standards. The NIMS Guidelines for Credentialing can be found at xxxx://xxx.xxxx.xxx/pdf/emergency/nims/nims_cred_guidelines_report.pdf.
Certification/Recertification of Instructors. Costs associated with the certification and re- certification of instructors are allowed. Counties are encouraged to follow the State/FEMA Instructor Quality Assurance Program to ensure a minimum level of competency and corresponding levels of evaluation of student learning. This is particularly important for those courses involving the training of trainers. Conferences: The Division recognizes the important role that conferences can play in the professional development of emergency managers.
