Required Training
The required training for the Disaster Service Worker Program can be found on the Personnel Department Training Portal, at:
https://sites.google.com/a/lageecs.lacity.org/citywide-training-portal/
Click the first icon on the home page entitled "Online Academy.” You will then be able to log into the Academy and select the “Disaster Service Worker Training” course.
If you do not see the Disaster Service Worker Training once you've logged in, contact your Training Coordinator.
Below you will find the recommended refresher trainings for the Disaster Service Worker Program and links to other optional training resources.
Recommended Training
Your Role as a Disaster Service Worker
Creating a Family Emergency Plan
Creating an Emergency Supply Kit
Preparing Your Important Documents
Optional Training
The courses listed below is optional training that is relevant to City of Los Angeles employees, whether or not they are called upon to serve as Disaster Service Workers.
The FEMA Emergency Management Institute Independent Study Program offers a wide variety of courses that may be relevant to your specific department or job description. The full course listing is available here: http://training.fema.gov/IS/crslist.aspx
Suggested courses for all City employees:
IS-7: A Citizen's Guide to Disaster Assistance
IS-10.A: Animals in Disasters: Awareness and Preparedness
IS-55.A: Household Hazardous Materials – A Guide for Citizens
IS-100.B: Introduction to Incident Command System, ICS-100
Note: This course is also available in sector-specific formats for Law Enforcement, Schools, Healthcare, and Public Works. These can be accessed via the full course listing, linked above.
IS-106.16: Workplace Violence Awareness Training 2016
IS-288: The Role of Voluntary Agencies in Emergency Management
IS-800.B: National Response Framework, An Introduction
IS-906: Workplace Security Awareness
IS-907: Active Shooter: What You Can Do