Government of New Brunswick


Basic Emergency Management (BEM)

The Basic Emergency Management course is an online individual training course. It is structured to provide the participant with a broad-base of information to carry out planning and operations during emergencies. Planning – process theory is introduced and operating procedures are applied to a variety of emergency management scenarios. The management, command, control, and coordination functions necessary to deal with emergencies are then examined using case studies at the municipal and regional levels.

The course is a self-paced interactive study package, and students are required to complete a final exam online before being able to print your certificate. This is an entry level course and is considered a prerequisite for more advanced emergency management training offered by NBEMO, such as the Emergency Operation Centre course or the Emergency Public Information course.

In order to register for the self-study course, individuals must email [email protected] and clearly state how they are an Emergency Management partner what organisation they belong to.

Information on how to access the course will be provided within 5 business days. Additional information: call (506) 453-2133 or 1-800-561-4034.
 

 
NBEMO is the ICS Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) in new Brunswick

Incident Command System 100 (ICS 100) is an introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS) and is intended for personnel assigned to an incident or event who have a minimum requirement (first responders, stakeholders, cooperating or assisting agencies) for understanding ICS; students will be required to complete a final exam.

The ICS 100 course is offered by ICS service providers or as an online self-study. It reviews the ICS organization, basic terminology, and common responsibilities. It will provide basic information about the Incident Command System to enable you to work in a support role at an incident or event, or to support an incident from an off-site location. This is a basic level course and is required, along with the Basic Emergency Management (BEM) course, for Advanced Level Training courses, such as the Emergency Operations Centre course (EOC).  

For access to the ICS 100, please see instructions below:

  • Send an email to NB EMO at [email protected] requesting access to the online course, providing details how you meet the requirements to be a first responder, stakeholder, cooperating or assisting agency.  Applicants must reside in New Brunswick.
  • Once the ICS Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) is satisfied that the requirements are met, an email with a link and access code will be provided within 5 business days. Additional information: call (506) 453-2133 or 1-800-561-4034.

You will have the ability to print your certificate at the end of the course.
 


Emergency Operations Centre (EOC)

This course is designed to enable planners and officials to operate effectively as staff members of an Emergency Operations Centre (EOC). The course introduces basic principles of emergency operations and control, and standard operating procedures to be applied in an EOC as well as practical aspects of organizing and exercising an Emergency Operations Centre. To be conducted effectively, this course must have between 10 and 12 participants. If these numbers are not attained, the course may be cancelled.

Required prerequisites: Basic Emergency Management and Incident Command System 100 

 

Emergency Public Information (EPI)

This course focuses on media relations and media performance tips in the context of crisis. It includes an overview of the different types of, and characteristics of crisis, as well as special media considerations specific to crisis. This course is delivered as a 2-day package. The course will include a mixture of theory and practice. To be conducted effectively, this course must have between 8 and 10 participants. If these numbers are not attained, the course may be cancelled. 

Required prerequisites: Basic Emergency Management and Incident Command System 100