Readiness, Response,
& Recovery Directorate
Training Division
Dennis Hickethier
Chief, Distance Learning Branch
FEMA Mission
– to reduce loss of life and property
and protect our nation's critical
infrastructure from all types of
hazards through a comprehensive,
risk-based, emergency
management program of mitigation,
preparedness, response and
recovery.
FEMA Support to State
and Local Government
Training
– Resident
– Field
– Independent study
Exercises
Preparedness activities
Mitigation grants
Response assistance
U.S. Fire Administration
FEMA Support to State
and Local Government
Training and ADL
Emphasis
• Performance-based
Strategy
• Internet, CDs, books, TV
Future vision
• Online performance support
• Learning objects for JITT
Federal Emergency
Management Agency
Director Allbaugh – “..we will:
Enhance responsiveness to
Governors and local leaders
because effective and immediate
response is critical in disasters;