1. EMERGENCY SUPPORT FUNCTION 6 - MASS CARE & EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE
“Training for incoming EMAC personnel”
A Self Study Course
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2. Course Modules Module 1 – ESF 6 in the State Plan
Module 2 – ESF 6 procedures
Module 3 – Position Task Books
Module 4 – EOC Message System
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3. Module 3 Position Task Books & Job Titles References:
ESF Job Titles
ESF Task Books
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4. ESF 6 CEMP Annex ESF 6 SOG ESF 6 Position Task Books ESF 6 Job Aids
The ESF 6 CEMP Annex describes “the framework through which a jurisdiction’s departments and agencies, the private sector, not-for-profit and voluntary organizations, and other NGOs coordinate and execute the common emergency management strategies. The actions described in the Support Annexes apply to nearly every type of emergency. Each Support Annex identifies a coordinating agency and cooperating agencies. In some instances, two departments or agencies share coordinating agency responsibilities.” Source: CPG 101
ESF 6
CEMP
Annex
ESF 6
SOG
“Standard operating procedures or operating manuals are complete reference documents that provide the purpose, authorities, duration, and details for the preferred method for performing a single function or a number of interrelated functions in a uniform manner.” Source: CPG 101
ESF 6
Position
Task Books
Position Task Books describe and identify all the basic tasks a person holding the position should be able to perform properly. Source: NIMS Qualifications Process Guide
Comprehensive Preparedness Guide (CPG) 101 Version Developing and maintaining State, Territorial, Tribal and Local emergency plans, November 2010, FEMA
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Job Aids
“Job aids are checklists or other materials that help users perform a task.” Source: CPG 101

5. Task Books & Job Titles
Job Titles for a specified position describe required criteria for categories such as education, training and experience.
Position Task Books describe and identify all the basic tasks a person holding the position should be able to perform properly.
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6. Task books are designed to:
Describe the tasks to be performed for a given position
Determine training needs of individuals
Serve as a tool for promoting task-related performance
Record performance assessment data
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7. Position Task Book Structure
Each competency is defined by set behaviors.
ICS Core Competencies with associated behaviors adopted by NIMS in Sep 2007
ESF selects Core Competencies from available pool based on requirements of the position.
Behavior 1
Task 1
Task 2
Task 3
Behavior 2
Task 1
Task 2
Task 3
Behavior 3
Task 1
Task 2
Task 3
Competency
Competency
Each behavior is assigned Florida SERT specific tasks.
Competency
Behavior 1
Task 1
Task 2
Task 3
Behavior 2
Task 1
Task 2
Task 3
Behavior 3
Task 1
Task 2
Task 3

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9. Student responsibilities
If you have not been told what Position Task Book to use, then ask your designated ESF 6 EMAC Coordinator
ESF 6 Position Task Books & Job Titles documents are on the ESF 6 web page
Review and understand the instructions in the task book.
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10. Module 3 Summary
You should understand the purpose of a Job Title and Position Task Book.
You should understand your responsibilities toward understanding your own Position Task Book.
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11. Go on to Module 4 Module 1 – ESF 6 in the State Plan
Module 2 – ESF 6 procedures
Module 3 – Position Task Books
Module 4 – EOC Message System
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