SERC Training Committee

State of Alaska DMVA DHS&EM

SERC Training Committee
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COMMITTEE DUTIES

The Training Committee identifies training needs based on established standards and SERC policy for all emergency response organizations listed in the emergency response plans. The committee evaluates established training standards and policies for consistency with best emergency response practices. The committee, in cooperation with the All-Hazards Planning Committee of the SERC, evaluates whether the responders have the training plan, personnel, equipment, and other resources necessary to carry out the planned response.

The Training Committee identifies training needs for LEPC members pursuant to their duties as planners, not as responders. This training is based on available courses and courses which may be created by a state agency.

Develop policies and recommendations for the SERC regarding development, funding, and implementation of public and private training programs for emergency response.

Research and develop policies based on an analysis of potential hazards; federal, state and local laws and regulations, national association and industry standards applicable to Alaska for appropriate numbers of emergency responders; basic equipment for emergency responders; levels of training for emergency responders considering availability of other assistance; difficulties of maintaining level of response/education; and other considerations necessary for the committee to develop policies.

Consult with and support all groups involved in or needing such training.

Oversee implementation of SERC policies regarding all-hazards training curricula, programs, instructors and students.

Carry out other duties as assigned by the DMVA co-chair.

COMMITTEE COMPOSITION:

To the extent practicable, the SERC Training Committee consists of individuals who have expertise in training for emergency planning and/or responders. It’s minimum composition includes three local government representatives and two LEPC representatives. Additional members may be added by the committee members as they deem beneficial to the conduct to their business.

Name and Agency	Phone Number	Fax Number
Chair - Mr. Tom Vaden Norton Sound Health Corporation P. O. Box 966 Nome, AK 99762 thvaden@gci.net	433-3404
Jacalyn Watson Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management P. O. Box 5750 Ft. Richardson, AK 99505 jacalyn.watson@alaska.gov	428-7021	428-7009
James Seeberger Industry - Transportation Alaska Railroad P. O. Box 107500 seebergerj@akrr.com	265-2476	265-2550
Alan Wien DEC State Agency Representative ADEC Wasilla Office 1700 E. Bogard Rd., Suite 103 Wasilla, AK 99654 alan.wien@alaska.gov	376-1865	376-2382
Lee Parham DHSS/DPH/CHEMS Box 110616 Juneau, AK 99811-06116 lee.parham@alaska.gov	465-2262
Cindy Forrest-Elkins DNR/DOF/FIRE Management 550 W. 7th Avenue, Suite 1450 Anchorage, AK 99501 cindy.forrest@alaska.gov	269-8441	269-8921
Krystyna Markiewicz DOL/DLSS/C&T Consultation and Training 3301 Eagle Street, Suite 305 Anchorage, AK 99503 krystyna.markiewicz@alaska.gov	269-4957	269-4950
Rick Warren P. O. Box 1244 Soldotna, AK 99669 rwarren@awareconsulting.net	262-4740
James Maltby Industry - Transportation Alaska West Express 1095 Sanduri Street Fairbanks, AK 99701 maltby@awe.lynden.com	452-4355	451-8233
William A. Petram Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium Community Health Services Division Emergency Management Department P. O. Box 529 Willow, Alaska 99688 wpetram@anthc.org	495-6360	495-6350
George Vakalis P. O. Box 199650 Anchorage, AK 99519-6650 vakalisGJ@muni.org	343-7110	343-7140
Larry Bethel Private Training Environmental Management, Inc. 206 E. Fireweed Lane, Suite 201 Anchorage, AK 99503-2703 lbethel@emi-alaska.com	272-8852	272-0319
Brian Templin City of Craig P.O. Box 725 Craig, AK 99921 planner@craigak.com	826-3275

Alaska State Emergency Response Commission
P.O. Box 5750, Fort Richardson, AK 99505-5750
Phone: (907)428-7000 Fax: (907)428-7009
dhs&em_emergency_mgmt@ak-prepared.com

Chair - Mr. Tom Vaden

Jacalyn Watson

James Seeberger

Alan Wien

Lee Parham

Cindy Forrest-Elkins

Krystyna Markiewicz

Rick Warren

James Maltby

William A. Petram

George Vakalis

Larry Bethel

Brian Templin