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RESOURCE: PARAMEDIC/MICN LEVEL I
Job Description:
Paramedic/MICN Level I provides triage, assessment, and on-going monitoring capabilities as well as invasive and pharmacological interventions to emergency patients.
Training Requirements:
ICS-100
IS-700
Hazmat Awareness or equivalent as determined by the agency served
AHA Healthcare Provider CPR Certification or approved equivalent
Valid State certification as a Paramedic/MICN
N95 Fit Testing Verification
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Emergency Vehicle Operations Certification
Defensive Driving Certification
COMMENTS:
Agency is responsible for tracking expiration of certification dates.
RESOURCE: PARAMEDIC/MICN LEVEL II
Job Description:
Paramedic/MICN Level II provides triage, assessment, and on-going monitoring capabilities as well as invasive and pharmacological interventions to emergency patients.
Training Requirements:
ICS-100
IS-700
Hazmat Awareness or equivalent as determined by the agency served
AHA Healthcare Provider CPR Certification or approved equivalent
Valid State certification as a Paramedic/MICN
N95 Fit Testing Verification
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Emergency Vehicle Operations Certification
Defensive Driving Certification
COMMENTS:
Agency is responsible for tracking expiration of certification dates.
RESOURCE: PARAMEDIC/MICN LEVEL III
Job Description:
Paramedic/MICN Level III provides triage, assessment, and on-going monitoring capabilities as well as invasive and pharmacological interventions to emergency patients.
Training Requirements:
ICS-100
IS-700
Hazmat Awareness or equivalent as determined by the agency served
AHA Healthcare Provider CPR Certification or approved equivalent
Valid State certification as a Paramedic/MICN
N95 Fit Testing Verification
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Emergency Vehicle Operations Certification
Defensive Driving Certification
COMMENTS:
Agency is responsible for tracking expiration of certification dates.
RESOURCE: PARAMEDIC/MICN LEVEL IV
Job Description:
Paramedic/MICN Level IV provides triage, assessment, and ongoing monitoring capabilities as well as invasive and pharmacological interventions to emergency patients.
Training Requirements:
ICS-100
IS-700
Hazmat Awareness or equivalent as determined by the agency served
AHA Healthcare Provider CPR Certification or approved equivalent
Valid State certification as a Paramedic/MICN
N95 Fit Testing Verification
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Emergency Vehicle Operations Certification
Defensive Driving Certification
COMMENTS:
Agency is responsible for tracking expiration of certification dates.
RESOURCE: EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN LEVEL I
Job Description:
Emergency Medical Technician Level I provides triage, assessment, and on-going non-invasive interventions and/or monitoring to emergency patients.
Training Requirements:
ICS-100
IS-700
Hazmat Awareness or equivalent as determined by the agency served
AHA Healthcare Provider CPR Certification or approved equivalent
Valid State or National Registry certification as an Emergency Medical Technician
N95 Fit Testing Verification
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Emergency Vehicle Operations Certification
Defensive Driving Certification
COMMENTS:
Agency is responsible for tracking expiration of certification dates.
RESOURCE: EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN LEVEL II
Job Description:
Emergency Medical Technician Level II provides triage, assessment, and on-going non-invasive interventions and/or monitoring to emergency patients.
Training Requirements:
ICS-100
IS-700
Hazmat Awareness or equivalent as determined by the agency served
AHA Healthcare Provider CPR Certification or approved equivalent
Valid State or National Registry certification as an Emergency Medical Technician
N95 Fit Testing Verification
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Emergency Vehicle Operations Certification
Defensive Driving Certification
COMMENTS:
Agency is responsible for tracking expiration of certification dates.
RESOURCE: EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN LEVEL III
Job Description:
Emergency Medical Technician Level III provides triage, assessment, and on-going non-invasive interventions and/or monitoring to emergency patients.
Training Requirements:
ICS-100
IS-700
Hazmat Awareness or equivalent as determined by the agency served
AHA Healthcare Provider CPR Certification or approved equivalent
Valid State or National Registry certification as an Emergency Medical Technician
N95 Fit Testing Verification
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Emergency Vehicle Operations Certification
Defensive Driving Certification
COMMENTS:
Agency is responsible for tracking expiration of certification dates.
RESOURCE: EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN LEVEL IV
Job Description:
Emergency Medical Technician Level IV provides triage, assessment, and on-going non-invasive interventions and/or monitoring to emergency patients.
Training Requirements:
ICS-100
IS-700
Hazmat Awareness or equivalent as determined by the agency served
AHA Healthcare Provider CPR Certification or approved equivalent
Valid State or National Registry certification as an Emergency Medical Technician
N95 Fit Testing Verification
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Emergency Vehicle Operations Certification
Defensive Driving Certification
COMMENTS:
Agency is responsible for tracking expiration of certification dates.
RESOURCE: EMERGENCY VEHICLE OPERATOR
Job Description:
Emergency Vehicle Operator drives emergency vehicles for emergency medical units.
Training Requirements:
ICS-100
IS-700
Hazmat Awareness
Emergency Vehicle Operations Certification
N95 Fit Testing Verification
Basic First Aid Training
AHA Healthcare Provider CPR Certification or approved equivalent
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Defensive Driving Certification
COMMENTS:
None
RESOURCE: RESCUE TASK FORCE - EMT
Job Description:
Provides basic point of injury care as part of an organized rescue task force unit operating at the scene of an active shooter or hostile incident.
Training Requirements:
AHA Healthcare Provider CPR Certification or approved equivalent
Valid NJ State or National Registry certification as an Emergency Medical Technician
N95 Fit Testing Verification
Rescue Task Force Awareness (or equivalent)
Rescue Task Force Operations A: Point of Injury (or equivalent)
Rescue Task Force Operations B: Concept of Operations (or equivalent)
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC)
Active Threat Integration Response Course (ATIRC)
COMMENTS:
None
RESOURCE: RESCUE TASK FORCE - NON EMT
Job Description:
Provides basic point of injury care as part of an organized rescue task force unit operating at the scene of an active shooter or hostile incident.
Training Requirements:
AHA Healthcare Provider CPR Certification or approved equivalent
N95 Fit Testing Verification
Rescue Task Force Awareness (or equivalent)
Rescue Task Force Operations A: Point of Injury (or equivalent)
Rescue Task Force Operations B: Concept of Operations (or equivalent)
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC)
Active Threat Integration Response Course (ATIRC)
COMMENTS:
None
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RESOURCE: FIREFIGHTER LEVEL I
Job Description:
A Firefighter Level I is an integral member of a firefighting team working under direct supervision.
Training Requirements:
ICS-100
IS-700
Current CPR Certification
Hazmat Awareness or equivalent as determined by agency served
Completion of Firefighter I at a State-recognized school, regardless of date of completion.
Annual fit test for agency approved respirator
COMMENTS:
Recommended annual physical exam
All levels of Firefighter are listed solely for the purpose of compliance with NIMS credentialing and therefore do not represent any individual’s NJ DFS training certifications.
RESOURCE: FIREFIGHTER LEVEL II
Job Description:
A Firefighter Level II is an integral member of a firefighting team working under direct supervision.
Training Requirements:
ICS-100
IS-700
Current CPR Certification
Hazmat Awareness or equivalent as determined by agency served
Completion of Firefighter II at a State-recognized school, regardless of date of completion.
Annual fit test for agency approved respirator
COMMENTS:
Recommended annual physical exam
All levels of Firefighter are listed solely for the purpose of compliance with NIMS credentialing and therefore do not represent any individual’s NJ DFS training certifications.
RESOURCE: FIREFIGHTER LEVEL III
Job Description:
A Firefighter Level III is an integral member of a firefighting team working under direct supervision.
Training Requirements:
ICS-100
IS-700
Current CPR Certification
Hazmat Awareness or equivalent as determined by agency served
Completion of Firefighter II at a State-recognized school, regardless of date of completion.
Annual fit test for agency approved respirator
COMMENTS:
Recommended annual physical exam
All levels of Firefighter are listed solely for the purpose of compliance with NIMS credentialing and therefore do not represent any individual’s NJ DFS training certifications.
RESOURCE: FIREFIGHTER LEVEL IV
Job Description:
A Firefighter Level IV is an integral member of a firefighting team working under direct supervision.
Training Requirements:
ICS-100
IS-700
Current CPR Certification
Hazmat Awareness or equivalent as determined by agency served
Completion of Firefighter II at a State-recognized school, regardless of date of completion.
Annual fit test for agency approved respirator
COMMENTS:
Recommended annual physical exam
All levels of Firefighter are listed solely for the purpose of compliance with NIMS credentialing and therefore do not represent any individual’s NJ DFS training certifications.
RESOURCE: FIRE OFFICER LEVEL I
Job Description:
A Fire Officer Level I provides supervisory, managerial, or command function for a company or unit, typically at the tactical and task level.
Training Requirements:
ICS-100
IS-700
Current CPR Certification
Hazmat Awareness or equivalent as determined by agency served
Completion of Firefighter II at a State-recognized school, regardless of date of completion.
Annual fit test for agency approved respirator
COMMENTS:
3 years' experience in firefighting service according to the policy of the agency served
Recommended annual physical exam
All levels of Firefighter are listed solely for the purpose of compliance with NIMS credentialing and therefore do not represent any individual’s NJ DFS training certifications.
RESOURCE: FIRE OFFICER LEVEL II
Job Description:
A Fire Officer Level II provides supervisory, managerial, or command function for a company or unit, typically at the tactical and task level.
Training Requirements:
ICS-100
IS-700
Current CPR Certification
Hazmat Awareness or equivalent as determined by agency served
Completion of Firefighter II at a State-recognized school, regardless of date of completion.
Completion of Fire Officer I Training at a State-recognized school, regardless of date of completion.
Annual fit test for agency approved respirator
COMMENTS:
3 years' experience in firefighting service according to the policy of the agency served
Recommended annual physical exam
All levels of Firefighter are listed solely for the purpose of compliance with NIMS credentialing and therefore do not represent any individual’s NJ DFS training certifications.
RESOURCE: FIRE OFFICER LEVEL III
Job Description:
A Fire Officer Level III provides supervisory, managerial, or command function for a company or unit, typically at the tactical and task level.
Training Requirements:
ICS-100
IS-700
Current CPR Certification
Hazmat Awareness or equivalent as determined by agency served
Completion of Firefighter II at a State-recognized school, regardless of date of completion.
Completion of Fire Officer I Training at a State-recognized school, regardless of date of completion.
Annual fit test for agency approved respirator
COMMENTS:
3 years' experience in firefighting service according to the policy of the agency served
Recommended annual physical exam
All levels of Firefighter are listed solely for the purpose of compliance with NIMS credentialing and therefore do not represent any individual’s NJ DFS training certifications.
RESOURCE: FIRE OFFICER LEVEL IV
Job Description:
A Fire Officer Level III provides supervisory, managerial, or command function for a company or unit, typically at the tactical and task level.
Training Requirements:
ICS-100
IS-700
Current CPR Certification
Hazmat Awareness or equivalent as determined by agency served
Completion of Firefighter II at a State-recognized school, regardless of date of completion.
Completion of Fire Officer II Training at a State-recognized school, regardless of date of completion.
Annual fit test for agency approved respirator
COMMENTS:
3 years' experience in firefighting service according to the policy of the agency served
Recommended annual physical exam
All levels of Firefighter are listed solely for the purpose of compliance with NIMS credentialing and therefore do not represent any individual’s NJ DFS training certifications.
RESOURCE: FIRE SERVICE RESPONDER
Job Description:
Fire Service Responder provides duties such as: Pump Operations, Engine or Truck Driving, or any First Responder Non-Interior Fire Suppression duties as necessary, all as assigned by the agency served.
Training Requirements:
ICS-100
IS-700
Hazmat Awareness or equivalent as determined by agency served.
Current CPR Certification
Annual fit test for agency approved respirator
Training in Pump Operations and/or Emergency Driving, both as recognized by the agency served.
OR
Sufficient experience as a Pump Operator and/or Engine or Truck Driver, satisfactorily performed as verified by the head of the agency served.
OR
Sufficient experience in First Responder Non-Fire Suppression duties, satisfactorily performed as verified by the head of the agency served.
COMMENTS:
“Sufficient experience” – as determined by the head of the agency served.
Recommended annual physical exam.
RESOURCE: FIRE POLICE
Job Description:
Fire Police provide protection of property and contents, establish and maintain fire lines, and provide such traffic duties as necessary, all as assigned by the agency served.
Training Requirements:
ICS-100
IS-700
Current CPR Certification
Hazmat Awareness or equivalent as determined by agency served
Completion of Fire Police training course formulated or approved by the Division of Fire Safety of NJ
COMMENTS:
Statutory oath of office required N.J.S. 15:8-4
Recommended annual physical examination
RESOURCE: FIRE INSPECTOR
Job Description:
Inspects properties to insure compliance with the NJ Uniform Fire Code, conducts fire investigations as directed.
Training Requirements:
ICS-100
IS-700
Hazmat Awareness
Hazmat Operations
Certification from the State of New Jersey as a Fire Inspector
Current appointment as Fire Inspector with a Somerset County local government or Somerset County government
RESOURCE: FIRE OFFICIAL
Job Description:
Inspects properties to insure compliance with the NJ Uniform Fire Code, conducts fire investigations, oversees operations, and provides supervision of the Local Enforcement Agency.
Training Requirements:
ICS-100
IS-700
Hazmat Awareness
Hazmat Operations
Certification from the State of New Jersey as a Fire Official
Current appointment as Fire Official with a Somerset County local government or Somerset County government
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RESOURCE: LAW ENFORCEMENT TECHNICIAN
Job Description:
Law Enforcement Technician provides first responder investigative or support functions according to direction of employing agency.
Training Requirements:
ICS-100
IS-700
Hazmat Awareness or equivalent as determined by agency served; NOT required for assistant prosecutor
Agency-provided training as required and appropriate to assigned task
ICS-300 training required if serving as a supervisor in an emergency incident
COMMENTS:
Types of functions: assistant prosecutor, identification/evidence technician, motor vehicle accident investigation/reconstruction, administrative tasks
RESOURCE: PROSECUTOR’S DETECTIVE LEVEL I
Job Description:
Prosecutor’s Detective Level I provides Prosecutor’s Detective functions according to discipline as authorized by law.
Training Requirements:
ICS-100
IS-700
Hazmat Awareness or equivalent as determined by agency served
Valid NJ PTC certificate
Valid CPR and First Aid Certifications
COMMENTS:
Agency is responsible for tracking State-mandated training
Not recommended for traffic control or traffic enforcement duties
RESOURCE: PROSECUTOR’S DETECTIVE LEVEL II
Job Description:
Prosecutor’s Detective Level II provides Prosecutor’s Detective functions according to discipline as authorized by law.
Training Requirements:
ICS-100
IS-700
Hazmat Awareness or equivalent as determined by agency served
Valid NJ PTC certificate
Valid CPR and First Aid Certifications
COMMENTS:
Agency is responsible for tracking State-mandated training
Not recommended for traffic control or traffic enforcement duties
RESOURCE: PROSECUTOR’S DETECTIVE LEVEL III
Job Description:
Prosecutor’s Detective Level III provides Prosecutor’s Detective functions according to discipline as authorized by law.
Training Requirements:
ICS-100
IS-700
Hazmat Awareness or equivalent as determined by agency served
Valid NJ PTC certificate
Valid CPR and First Aid Certifications
COMMENTS:
Agency is responsible for tracking State-mandated training
Not recommended for traffic control or traffic enforcement duties
RESOURCE: PROSECUTOR’S DETECTIVE LEVEL IV
Job Description:
Prosecutor’s Detective Level IV provides Prosecutor’s Detective functions according to discipline as authorized by law.
Training Requirements:
ICS-100
IS-700
Hazmat Awareness or equivalent as determined by agency served
Valid NJ PTC certificate
Valid CPR and First Aid Certifications
COMMENTS:
Agency is responsible for tracking State-mandated training
Not recommended for traffic control or traffic enforcement duties
RESOURCE: POLICE OFFICER LEVEL I
Job Description:
Police Officer Level I provides law enforcement functions according to discipline as authorized by law. This job description includes Special Police Officer.
Training Requirements:
ICS-100
IS-700
Hazmat Awareness or equivalent as determined by agency served
Valid NJ PTC certificate
Valid CPR and First Aid Certifications
COMMENTS:
Agency is responsible for tracking State-mandated training
RESOURCE: POLICE OFFICER LEVEL II
Job Description:
Police Officer Level II provides law enforcement functions according to discipline as authorized by law.
Training Requirements:
ICS-100
IS-700
Hazmat Awareness or equivalent as determined by agency served
Valid NJ PTC certificate
Valid CPR and First Aid Certifications
COMMENTS:
Agency is responsible for tracking State-mandated training
RESOURCE: POLICE OFFICER LEVEL III
Job Description:
Police Officer Level III provides law enforcement functions according to discipline as authorized by law.
Training Requirements:
ICS-100
IS-700
Hazmat Awareness or equivalent as determined by agency served
Valid NJ PTC certificate
Valid CPR and First Aid Certifications
COMMENTS:
Agency is responsible for tracking State-mandated training
RESOURCE: POLICE OFFICER LEVEL IV
Job Description:
Police Officer Level IV provides law enforcement functions according to discipline as authorized by law.
Training Requirements:
ICS-100
IS-700
Hazmat Awareness or equivalent as determined by agency served
Valid NJ PTC certificate
Valid CPR and First Aid Certifications
COMMENTS:
Agency is responsible for tracking State-mandated training
RESOURCE: SHERIFF’S OFFICER LEVEL I
Job Description:
Sheriff’s Officer Level I provides Sheriff’s Officer functions according to discipline as authorized by law.
Training Requirements:
ICS-100
IS-700
Hazmat Awareness or equivalent as determined by agency served
Valid NJ PTC certificate
Valid CPR and First Aid Certifications
COMMENTS:
Agency is responsible for tracking State-mandated training
RESOURCE: SHERIFF’S OFFICER LEVEL II
Job Description:
Sheriff’s Officer Level II provides Sheriff’s Officer functions according to discipline as authorized by law.
Training Requirements:
ICS-100
IS-700
Hazmat Awareness or equivalent as determined by agency served
Valid NJ PTC certificate
Valid CPR and First Aid Certifications
COMMENTS:
Agency is responsible for tracking State-mandated training
RESOURCE: SHERIFF’S OFFICER LEVEL III
Job Description:
Sheriff’s Officer Level III provides Sheriff’s Officer functions according to discipline as authorized by law.
Training Requirements:
ICS-100
IS-700
Hazmat Awareness or equivalent as determined by agency served
Valid NJ PTC certificate
Valid CPR and First Aid Certifications
COMMENTS:
Agency is responsible for tracking State-mandated training
RESOURCE: SHERIFF’S OFFICER LEVEL IV
Job Description:
Sheriff’s Officer Level IV provides Sheriff’s Officer functions according to discipline as authorized by law.
Training Requirements:
ICS-100
IS-700
Hazmat Awareness or equivalent as determined by agency served
Valid NJ PTC certificate
Valid CPR and First Aid Certifications
COMMENTS:
Agency is responsible for tracking State-mandated training
RESOURCE: CORRECTIONS OFFICER LEVEL I
Job Description:
Corrections Officer Level I provides corrections officer functions according to discipline as authorized by law.
Training Requirements:
ICS-100
IS-700
Hazmat Awareness or equivalent as determined by agency served
Valid NJ PTC certificate
COMMENTS:
Agency is responsible for tracking State-mandated training
Recommended valid CPR and First Aid training certificates
Not recommended for traffic control or traffic enforcement duties
RESOURCE: CORRECTIONS OFFICER LEVEL II
Job Description:
Corrections Officer Level II provides corrections officer functions according to discipline as authorized by law.
Training Requirements:
ICS-100
IS-700
Hazmat Awareness or equivalent as determined by agency served
Valid NJ PTC certificate
COMMENTS:
Agency is responsible for tracking State-mandated training
Recommended valid CPR and First Aid training certificates
Not recommended for traffic control or traffic enforcement duties
RESOURCE: CORRECTIONS OFFICER LEVEL III
Job Description:
Corrections Officer Level III provides corrections officer functions according to discipline as authorized by law.
Training Requirements:
ICS-100
IS-700
Hazmat Awareness or equivalent as determined by agency served
Valid NJ PTC certificate
COMMENTS:
Agency is responsible for tracking State-mandated training
Recommended valid CPR and First Aid training certificates
Not recommended for traffic control or traffic enforcement duties
RESOURCE: CORRECTIONS OFFICER LEVEL IV
Job Description:
Corrections Officer Level IV provides corrections officer functions according to discipline as authorized by law.
Training Requirements:
ICS-100
IS-700
Hazmat Awareness or equivalent as determined by agency served
Valid NJ PTC certificate
COMMENTS:
Agency is responsible for tracking State-mandated training
Recommended valid CPR and First Aid training certificates
Not recommended for traffic control or traffic enforcement duties
RESOURCE: AUXILIARY POLICE OFFICER
Job Description:
Auxiliary Police Officer provides law enforcement functions as authorized by law, State Emergency Management Directives, and Governor’s Proclamation
Training Requirements:
ICS-100
IS-700
Hazmat Awareness or equivalent as determined by agency served
Successful completion of Auxiliary Police Training Program
COMMENTS:
Agency is responsible for tracking State-mandated training
Recommended valid CPR and First Aid training certificates
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RESOURCE: HAZMAT ON-SCENE COORDINATOR
Job Description:
County or municipal Hazmat On-Scene Coordinator performing emergency response tasks assigned by appropriate authority.
Training Requirements:
Hazmat Technician Certification compliant with the requirements of OSHA 29CFR 1910.120
ICS-100
IS-700
Annual Hazmat Technician Refresher as required by OSHA 29CFR 1910.120 (role specific as determined by lead agency)
Level 5 On-Scene Incident Commander or equivalent as determined by lead agency
Annual physical as required by OSHA 29CFR 1910.120, quantitative fit test for all respirators utilized and participates in medical surveillance program as required by OSHA 29CFR 1910.120
Recommendations:
CBRNE Awareness
CBRNE Operations
COMMENTS:
RESOURCE: HAZMAT TECHNICIAN
Job Description:
County or municipal Hazmat Technician performing emergency response tasks assigned by appropriate authority.
Training Requirements:
Hazmat Technician Certification compliant with the requirements of OSHA 29CFR 1910.120
ICS-100
IS-700
Annual Hazmat Technician Refresher as required by OSHA 29CFR 1910.120 (role specific as determined by lead agency)
Annual physical as required by OSHA 29CFR 1910.120, quantitative fit test for all respirators utilized and participates in medical surveillance program as required by OSHA 29CFR 1910.120
Recommendations:
CBRNE Awareness
CBRNE Operations
COMMENTS:
RESOURCE: HAZMAT OPERATIONAL ASSISTANT
Job Description:
County or municipal Hazmat Operational Assistant performing emergency response tasks assigned by appropriate authority.
Training Requirements:
Hazmat Operations
ICS-100
IS-700
Recommendations:
CBRNE Awareness
CBRNE Operations
COMMENTS:
Select the resource Title that you are most qualified for.
RESOURCE: OEM COORDINATOR
Job Description:
County or municipal Emergency Management Coordinator appointed by appropriate authority, after
12-31-2018, performing tasks according to Federal, State, County, and Municipal guidelines
and directives.
Training Requirements:
ICS-100
IS-700
NJSP-Basic Workshop
IAP Development Course
24 hours of annual continuing education**
Plus one or more of the following within one year of appointment:
IAEM CEM
NJCEM
College degree in Emergency Management (or a related field)
College level certification in Emergency Management
FEMA Advanced Professional Series
NJSP L101
COMMENTS:
* Individual selected will not be credentialed as an OEM Coordinator for any jurisdiction while also holding the
position of: Police Chief, Fire Chief, EMS Chief (or Department Head).
**All 24 hours of continuing education shall be Emergency Management related.
RESOURCE: OEM DEPUTY COORDINATOR
Job Description:
County or municipal Emergency Management Deputy Coordinator appointed by appropriate authority, performing tasks according to Federal, State, County, and Municipal guidelines and directives.
Training Requirements:
ICS-100
IS-700
24 hours of annual continuing education*
FEMA Professional Development Series**
RECOMMENDATIONS:
NJSP Basic workshop
COMMENTS:
*All 24 hours of continuing education shall be Emergency Management related.
**Within one year of appointment or credentialing date.
RESOURCE: OEM ELECTED/APPOINTED OFFICIAL OR AGENCY/ORGANIZATION ADMINISTRATOR
Job Description:
Any County or Municipal Elected / Appointed Official or Agency/Organization Administrator that may take a position within the ICS System during an actual incident or planned event.
Training Requirements:
ICS 402 for Elected/Appointed Officials
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Appropriate level of ICS based on role during incidents/planned events.
COMMENTS:
This title can be used for members of LEPCs, LEMCs, and the CEMC
RESOURCE: OEM PLANNER
Job Description:
County or municipal employee performing Emergency Management planning tasks assigned by appropriate authority.
Training Requirements:
ICS-100
IS-700
NJSP-Basic Workshop
24 hours of annual continuing education*
FEMA Professional Development Series
RECOMMENDATIONS:
IAP Development Course
G-235 Emergency Planning Course
FEMA Advanced Professional Series
COMMENTS:
*All 24 hours of continuing education shall be Emergency Management related.
RESOURCE: OEM STAFF LEVEL 1
Job Description:
County or municipal employee that receives compensation while performing Emergency Management tasks assigned by appropriate authority.
Training Requirements:
ICS-100
IS-700
Training sufficient and appropriate to perform assigned tasks and duties
RESOURCE: OEM STAFF LEVEL 2
Job Description:
County or municipal employee that receives compensation while performing Emergency Management tasks assigned by appropriate authority.
Training Requirements:
ICS-100
IS-700
Training sufficient and appropriate to perform assigned tasks and duties
RESOURCE: OEM STAFF LEVEL 3
Job Description:
County or municipal employee that receives compensation while performing Emergency Management tasks assigned by appropriate authority.
Training Requirements:
ICS-100
IS-700
Training sufficient and appropriate to perform assigned tasks and duties
RESOURCE: OEM STAFF LEVEL 4/ESF Coordinator
Job Description:
County or municipal employee that receives compensation while performing Emergency Management tasks assigned by appropriate authority.
Training Requirements:
ICS-100
IS-700
Training sufficient and appropriate to perform assigned tasks and duties
RESOURCE: OEM VOLUNTEER
Job Description:
County or municipal volunteer performing Emergency Management tasks assigned by appropriate authority.
Training Requirements:
Training sufficient and appropriate to perform assigned tasks and duties
RESOURCE: OEM VOLUNTEER LEVEL 1
Job Description:
County or municipal volunteer performing Emergency Management tasks assigned by appropriate authority.
Training Requirements:
ICS-100
IS-700
Training sufficient and appropriate to perform assigned tasks and duties
RESOURCE: OEM VOLUNTEER LEVEL 2
Job Description:
County or municipal volunteer performing Emergency Management tasks assigned by appropriate authority.
Training Requirements:
ICS-100
IS-700
Training sufficient and appropriate to perform assigned tasks and duties
RESOURCE: OEM VOLUNTEER LEVEL 3
Job Description:
County or municipal volunteer performing Emergency Management tasks assigned by appropriate authority.
Training Requirements:
ICS-100
IS-700
Training sufficient and appropriate to perform assigned tasks and duties
RESOURCE: OEM VOLUNTEER LEVEL 4
Job Description:
County or municipal volunteer performing Emergency Management tasks assigned by appropriate authority.
Training Requirements:
ICS-100
IS-700
Training sufficient and appropriate to perform assigned tasks and duties
Select the resource Title that you are most qualified for.
RESOURCE: SEARCH AND RESCUE - FIELD TECHNICIAN
Job Description:
A member of the SCSAR Team who operates in the field search of a search and rescue incident.
Training Requirements:
ICS-100
IS-700
Wilderness SAR Awareness Level
Water Rescue Awareness
SCSAR Basic Orienteering Class
CPR/AED, First Aid, Blood Bourne Pathogens
Physical Requirements:
Annual physical test that consists of walking with all SAR equipment on for 1 mile in 20 minutes or less.
Recommendations:
IS – 800, SARTECH III, FEMA Wide Area Search, Wilderness Operations Level, Rope Ops/Tech, Water Ops/Tech, Ice Rescue Ops/Tech
RESOURCE: SEARCH AND RESCUE - PLANNER
Job Description:
A member of the SCSAR Team who assists with the planning function on a search and rescue incident.
Training Requirements:
ICS-100
IS-700
Wilderness SAR Awareness Level
SCSAR Planning Course
CPR/AED, First Aid, Blood Bourne Pathogens
Physical Requirements:
Annual physical test that consists of walking with all SAR equipment on for 1 mile in 30 minutes or less.
Recommendations:
ICS 300, ICS 400, IS – 800, SARTECH III, FEMA Wide Area Search, Wilderness Operations Level, Lost Person Behavior, GIS Orientation Course
RESOURCE: SEARCH AND RESCUE – SEARCH COORDINATOR
Job Description:
An individual on the SCSAR Team who is the liaison between the County SAR Team and the Incident Commander.
Training Requirements:
ICS-100
IS-700
Wilderness SAR Awareness Level
Wilderness SAR Operations Level
Water Rescue Awareness Level
GIS Orientation Course
SCSAR Basic Orienteering Course
SARTECH III
SCSAR Planning Course
Lost Person Behavior
CPR/AED, First Aid, Blood Bourne Pathogens
Physical Requirements:
Annual physical test that consists of walking with all SAR equipment on for 1 mile in 20 minutes or less.
RESOURCE: SEARCH AND RESCUE – K9 HANDLER
Job Description:
Search & Rescue K9 Handler provides a credentialed K9 in their specified discipline when requested by a lead agency and activated by Somerset County Search & Rescue.
Training Requirements:
ICS-200
NIMS-700
NRF-800
Water Rescue Awareness
Wilderness SAR Operations or Equivalent as determined by Agency
Land Navigation/Orienteering Training or Equivalent as determined by Agency
First Aid/CPR/AED or Higher Level of Related Training
Bloodborne Pathogens
Handler/K9 passes Evaluation in Specified Discipline (As per K9 Training Requirements)
Recommendations:
Lost Person Behavior, FEMA Wide Area Search, Rope Aware, Ice Rescue Aware, GIS Orientation Course, ICS-300, ICS-400, NASAR SARTECH III
Comments:
Handler must specify the discipline of their K9 and that K9 must be credentialed.
RESOURCE: SEARCH AND RESCUE – K9 FLANKER
Job Description:
Search & Rescue K9 Flanker provides assistance with orienteering, communications, and clue recognition to a certified SAR K9 Handler when requested by a lead agency and activated by Somerset County.
Training Requirements:
ICS-200
NIMS-700
NRF-800
Water Rescue Awareness
Wilderness SAR Operations or Equivalent as determined by Agency
Land Navigation/Orienteering Training or Equivalent as determined by Agency
First Aid/CPR/AED or Higher Level of Related Training
Bloodborne Pathogens
Recommendations
Lost Person Behavior, FEMA Wide Area Search, Rope Aware, Ice Rescue Aware, GIS Orientation Course, ICS-300, ICS-400, NASAR SARTECH III.
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RESOURCE: SEARCH AND RESCUE – AIR SCENT K9
Job Description:
K9 has demonstrated and maintains proficiency in Live-Find Air Scenting. Activation is dependent on request by a lead agency and activated by the Somerset County Search & Rescue Team. K9 is specifically trained to assist with missing civilians who do not pose an immediate life safety threat to searchers.
Training Requirements:
AKC Canine Good Citizen – Urban
Successfully passes Somerset County OEM’s, or Equivalent, Obedience/Agility Test
Successfully passes Somerset County OEM’s designated Evaluating Agency’s Discipline Specific Evaluation (Every two years, passes evaluation or participates successfully in a search)
Recommendations:
AKC Community Canine Good Citizen
Certified Therapy Dog
Comments:
K9 is handled by a credentialed K9 Handler.
RESOURCE: SEARCH AND RESCUE – CADAVER K9
Job Description:
K9 has demonstrated and maintains proficiency in Human Remains Detection. Activation is dependent on request by a lead agency and activated by the Somerset County Search & Rescue Team. K9 is specifically trained to assist with locating missing individuals who are suspected to be deceased.
Training Requirements:
AKC Canine Good Citizen – Urban
Successfully passes Somerset County OEM’s, or Equivalent, Obedience/Agility Test
Successfully passes Somerset County OEM’s designated Evaluating Agency’s Discipline Specific Evaluation (Every two years, passes evaluation or participates successfully in a search)
Recommendations:
AKC Community Canine Good Citizen
Certified Therapy Dog.
Comments:
K9 is handled by a credentialed K9 Handler.
RESOURCE: SEARCH AND RESCUE – TRACKING/TRAILING K9
Job Description:
K9 has demonstrated and maintains proficiency in Tracking/Trailing. Activation is dependent on request by a lead agency and activated by the Somerset County Search & Rescue Team. K9 is specifically trained to assist with missing civilians who do not pose an immediate life safety threat to searchers.
Training Requirements:
AKC Canine Good Citizen – Urban
Successfully passes Somerset County OEM’s, or Equivalent, Obedience/Agility Test
Successfully passes Somerset County OEM’s designated Evaluating Agency’s Discipline Specific Evaluation (Every two years, passes evaluation or participates successfully in a search)
Recommendations:
AKC Community Canine Good Citizen
Certified Therapy Dog
Comments
K9 is handled by a credentialed K9 Handler.
Select the resource Title that you are most qualified for.
RESOURCE: COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR
Job Description:
Operates all phases of the 911 Communications System, supervises dispatchers as needed, performs administrative tasks as needed,
oversees operations of 911 Communications System, qualified to work within the ICS Communications unit.
Training Requirements:
ICS-100
IS-700
Public Safety Telecommunicator
Emergency Medical Dispatch
CPR
CJIS
Command Post with Tactical Dispatch certificate
IS 144 TERT
IAP Development Course
Supervisor Training certificate when acting in a supervisory capacity
Certified Training Officer certificate when acting in a training capacity
Recommendations:
RESOURCE: COMMUNICATIONS TECHNICIAN
Job Description:
Maintains communication infrastructure and communications equipment and interfaces with service personnel.
Training Requirements:
ICS-100
IS-700
IS 144 TERT
2 years experience working as a radio technicion
Recommendations:
Amateur Radio License
RESOURCE: DISPATCHER
Job Description:
Operates all phases of the 911 Communications System.
Training Requirements:
ICS-100
IS-700
Public Safety Telecommunicator
Emergency Medical Dispatch
CPR
CJIS
Supervisor Training certificate when acting in a supervisory capacity
Certified Training Officer certificate when acting in a training capacity
Recommendations:
RESOURCE: RACES STAFF
Job Description:
Member of the SCOEM RACES Organization.
Training Requirements:
ICS-100
IS-700
Current Amateur Radio License
IS 144 TERT
Recommendations:
RESOURCE: RACES SUPERVISOR
Job Description:
Member of the SCOEM RACES Organization; supervises the staff of the SCOEM RACES Organization.
Training Requirements:
ICS-100
IS-700
Current Amateur Radio License
IS 144 TERT
5 Years Experience in Two-Way Radio Operation
Recommendations:
RESOURCE: TACTICAL DISPATCHER
Job Description:
Operates all phases of the 911 Communications System, performs tactical dispatcher functions.
Training Requirements:
ICS-100
IS-700
Public Safety Telecommunicator
Emergency Medical Dispatch
CPR
CJIS
Command Post with Tactical Dispatch certificate (required for SC 911 Dispatchers only)
IS 144 TERT
APCO training for Tactical Dispatcher or equivalent
Supervisor Training certificate when acting in a supervisory capacity
Certified Training Officer certificate when acting in a training capacity
Recommendations:
Select the resource Title that you are most qualified for.
RESOURCE: HUMAN/SOCIAL SERVICES SPECIALIST
Job Description:
Resource utilized for assessing physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing of all persons affected by an emergency or disaster,
including residents in an emergency shelter, residents in the area affected by an emergency or disaster, and first responders
involved with an emergency or disaster; report to the H/S Services Specialist Supervisor; use the FAST Survey to determine needs
and make appropriate referrals for all persons affected by an emergency or disaster, communicate with the Supervisor to ensure all
persons affected by an emergency or disaster are receiving appropriate services; assist with any other issues as needed and directed
by the Supervisor.
Training Requirements:
ICS-100
IS-700
Somerset County FAST IS Course
2 Years Experience Working in a Social or Human Services Position
Recommendations:
Mental Health First Aid
RESOURCE: HUMAN/SOCIAL SERVICES SUPERVISOR
Job Description:
Resource utilized for the oversight of the H/S Services Staff involved with an emergency or disaster response; report to the Shelter
Manager and the Mental Health Administrator at an emergency or disaster; coordinate the implementation of the FAST Survey used to assess
physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing of all persons affected by an emergency or disaster; communicate with the Mental Health
Administrator to ensure all persons affected by an emergency or disaster are receiving appropriate services and help with any issues
as needed by any affected person .
Training Requirements:
ICS-100
IS-700
Somerset County FAST IS Course
EOC Basic Course
EITHER of the following:
License or certification in a human or social services position
5 yrs. Experience working in a human or social services position AND Mental Health First Aid
Recommendations:
Select the resource Title that you are most qualified for.
RESOURCE: EPIDEMIOLOGIST
Job Description:
Responsible for collecting, reporting, and analyzing population health data related to public health, environmental emergency
incidents, or disasters; performs tasks related to the surveillance and monitoring of first responders and the community to
measure and describe potential adverse effects.
Training Requirements:
ICS-100
IS-700
Bloodborne Pathogens
NJ Right to Know
Hazard Communications
Annual N95 Respirator Fit Test
2 yrs. Experience conducting epidemiological investigations
Hazmat Awareness
Recommendations:
Hazmat Operations
RESOURCE: HEALTH EDUCATOR
Job Description:
Health Educator responsible for the assessment, development, delivery, and evaluation of public and environmental
health education related to emergency incidents or disasters.
Training Requirements:
ICS-100
IS-700
Bloodborne Pathogens
Global Harmonization
Hazmat Awareness
Hazard Communications
NJ Right to Know
Valid CHES Certification
Recommendations:
Hazmat Operations
Annual N95 Respirator Fit Test
Mental Health First Aid
RESOURCE: HEALTH OFFICER
Job Description:
Health Officer, employed by the County or a Municipality, responsible for managing public and environmental
health aspects of emergency incidents or disasters.
Training Requirements:
ICS-100
ICS-300
IS-700
Valid NJ State Health Officer License
Bloodborne Pathogens
NJ Right to Know
Hazard Communications
Global Harmonization
Hazmat Awareness
Recommendations:
Hazmat Operations
Annual N95 Respirator Fit Test
RESOURCE: MEDICAL RESERVE CORPS VOLUNTEER
Job Description:
County volunteer performing tasks assigned by appropriate authority.
Training Requirements:
ICS-100
IS-700
CPR Certification
First Aid Certification
Annual N95 Respirator Fit Test
Appropriate medical license, degree, or certification to perform functions under job title
Training sufficient and appropriate to perform tasks and duties
Recommendations:
RESOURCE: PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE
Job Description:
Local Public Health Nurse responsible for assisting with epidemiological investigations, health education, and performing public health
nursing services, such as conducting rapid needs assessments of communities impacted in the incident, population-based triage, and
medical needs shelter management; coordination with Health Educator for emergency messaging.
Training Requirements:
ICS-100
IS-700
Bloodborne Pathogens
NJ Right to Know
Hazard Communications
Global Harmonization
Annual N95 Respirator Fit Test
Somerset County FAST Independent Study Course
Current and valid registration as a professional nurse in the State of New Jersey
Recommendations:
Hazmat Awareness, Mental Health First Aid, American Red Cross Shelter Operations
RESOURCE: REGISTERED ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST
Job Description:
REHS responsible for assisting in the managing of environmental hazards and health effects of emergency incidents or disasters.
Training Requirements:
ICS-100
IS-700
Bloodborne Pathogens
NJ Right to Know
Hazard Communications
Global Harmonization
Annual N95 Respirator Fit Test
Hazmat Awareness
Valid NJ State REHS License
Recommendations:
Hazmat Operations