Santa Clara County, California
ARES/RACES
Standardized Emergency Management
System (SEMS)
Introductory Course of Instruction
Module M1: Course Overview
Module Description
The Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) Introductory
Course is intended to give students a basic overview of SEMS, including reference
to the law and regulations, standard terms and definitions, and training needs.
The introductory course will provide students with a basic
understanding of the Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) and assist them to:
- Understand the purpose and scope of SEMS
- Learn the basic definitions of some of the most common terms
associated with SEMS
- Know the basic elements of the SEMS law
- Understand the five levels of organization within SEMS
- Know the functions and basic concepts of SEMS
- Understand basic operating requirements and individual
responsibilities
- Recognize the importance of training in SEMS.