As a public official that is involved in Emergency Management, the ability to communicate effectively and quickly is essential. Creating an EOC provides the framework of a communication network during an emergency, a major crisis, weather event, power outages, active shooter, or any other event that may significantly impact your community. This 4.5-hour course will teach you how to design an EOC and how to manage communications before, during, and after an EOC activation. As the former Fire Chief in Foxborough, MA and Nashua, NH, Chief Hatfield has over 40 years of knowledge and experience in the private, municipal, state and federal life safety and emergency management fields.

Completing this course will teach you:

Why and When an EOC Activation is Necessary

How to Set Up an Effective EOC

How Technology Drives Effectiveness

How to Fund and Design an EOC

Demobilizing and Recovery Efforts

This course is for Emergency Management Directors, Fire Chiefs, Police Chiefs, Public Safety Command Staff and Personnel, Municipal Leaders, and anyone involved in Emergency Operations Center activations.