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DHS/FEMA APPLICATION

A. Either Apply for Funding if you are a State/Local/Tribal/Territorial First Responder

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Background

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), through the Homeland Security National Training Program (HSNTP), awards funding to eligible members of the National Domestic Preparedness Consortium (NDPC) to develop and deliver training solutions to address national preparedness gaps, map training to core capabilities, and ensure training is available and accessible to a nationwide audience.

The NDPC addresses three of the five basic missions of DHS as specified in the Quadrennial Homeland Security Review through training of state, local, tribal, and territorial first responders.

• Prevent terrorism and enhance security
• Safeguard and secure cyberspace
• Ensure resilience to disasters

MxV Rail / Security and Emergency Response Training Center (SERTC) is one of seven members of the NDPC. Through the HSNTP, MxV Rail/SERTC is an award recipient for developing and delivering training to qualifying state, local, tribal, and territorial first responders at no cost to them or their sponsoring agencies. (Federal employees are not eligible to use these funds however may enroll under Open Enrollment).

Qualifying first responders interested in registering for training must first complete one application per DHS/FEMA-funded course of interest and obtain approval from both their Supervisor and State Authorizing Agency (SAA). Click on the Apply Now button for steps through the application process.

Cancel | Reschedule | Substitution Policy

Cancellations and rescheduling are only accepted in writing via email to sertc@aar.com. Subject to class availability, rescheduling may be requested up to 10 days prior to the start of each course. Substitutions are not allowed for DHS/FEMA-funded participants.

OPEN ENROLLMENT (OE)

B. Or Register through OE Self Pay

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Hands-on experience. Real-world scenarios. World-class instructors. Our responsibility to you is to provide the very best HazMat training possible. MxV Rail /Security and Emergency Response Training Center (SERTC) welcomes all first responders to experience our world-class curriculum courses to understand the processes that are required to deal with a transportation incident involving HazMat. Training on actual transportation equipment that you’ll encounter in the field will help you to prepare to deal with real-world emergencies. Training is based on OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120(q) and NFPA Standard 472 requirements including HazMat Awareness, Operations, Technician, Specialist level courses, and Incident Commander as well as advanced refresher courses. Click on the Register Now button for steps through the registration process.

Tuition Fees

Course tuition fees are due at time of registration via credit card payment. Payment by check or purchase order are also accepted by selecting one of these options at time of registration. Full payment is due prior to course start. Travel expenses are the participant’s responsibility. A confirmation email will arrive after you register with further instructions.

Travel Arrangements

OE participants are required to make their own travel arrangements to include air, rental car, and hotel as applicable. Hotel recommendations are provided upon registration. Classes fill quickly, so make sure to register first to reserve your seat.

Cancel | Reschedule | Substitution Policy

Cancellations and rescheduling are only accepted in writing via email to sertc@aar.com. Cancellations made at least 30 days prior to the course start date may request a full refund. Subject to class availability, rescheduling, and transfer of funds to a future course may be requested without penalty. If cancellations are not made 30 days before the course start date, tuition fees are non-refundable but may be transferred towards a future course. Substitutions are permitted for OE only, providing that SERTC is notified in writing 10 days prior to the course start date.