About the Domestic Preparedness Training Program | Institute of Emergency Management At ISU

Domestic Preparedness Training Program Overview

Background

At the national level, The Office of Grants and Training (G&T), formerly Office for Domestic Preparedness or ODP, is providing financial assistance directly to each of the nation's states and territories through the G&T State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP). This continued financial assistance is being provided to enhance the capability of state and local agencies to prevent and respond to incidents of terrorism involving the use of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear or explosive (CBRNE) weapons.

Role of the Institute of Emergency Management

The State Administrative Agency for these grants is the Idaho the Bureau of Homeland Security (formerly the Bureaus of Disaster Services and Hazardous Materials) and has the responsibility to carry out the mission of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

The Idaho Bureau of Homeland Security has entrusted the Institute of Emergency Management at Idaho State University to deliver the G&T training program to the First Responders throughout Idaho. (See First Responder Disciplines)

Vision

To produce a safe, efficient, effective emergency response by the Idaho Emergency Response Community that results in the preservation of the lives, property, and lifestyle of the citizens of Idaho.

Mission

The Institute of Emergency Management will partner with responder agencies to deliver education training to meet the needs identified in Idaho's Homeland Security Strategic Plan.

Goals

Train all first responders to WMD Awareness Level.
Encourage collaboration across agencies.
Develop confidence in response to the difficult problems presented in a WMD incident.
Develop an understanding of WMD incident needs and how to meet them.
To partner with currently established training programs such as EST or BDS, not to duplicate existing training.

Call (208) 373-1758 or email idiem@isu.edu