Event
April 13, 2026 - April 17, 2026
8:00 am to 4:30 pm CST
Location
TEMA Communications 3041 Sidco Dr. Nashville, Tn. 37204
Contact
Classes
will start at 9:00 AM the first day and 8:00 AM the other days. Classes will
end about 4:30 PM. The class size will be no more than 20 students. There will
be a break for lunch (not provided) each day. Registration will end COB on May
20, 2026, or when the class registration meets the maximum number of qualified
students. All travel, lodging and meal expenses are the responsibility of
each student.
This class provides
introductory and refresher training for the NIMS ICS COMT position. It
introduces public safety professionals and support staff to various
communications concepts and technologies including interoperable communications
solutions, LMR communications, satellite, telephone, data, and computer
technologies used in incident response and planned events. It is designed for
state/territory, tribal, urban, and local emergency response professionals and
support personnel in all disciplines who have a technical communications
background.
Participants develop the essential core
competencies required for performing the duties of the COMT in an all-hazards
incident, including responsibilities while operating in a local, regional, or
state-level All-Hazards Incident Management Team.
The course is instructor-led and supports
learning through discussion, lecture, and hands-on exercises to explain
processes used for establishment and operation of the technical communications
resources for an incident or planned event. The course provides a realistic,
hands-on approach to mastering the tasks and skills of a COMT. Each attendee
receives a Position Task Book.
Students should have
the following:
o A public safety background with experience in field operations
o A technical communications background
o Awareness of fundamental public safety communications technology
o Basic knowledge of applicable communications plans
Completion of the following courses:
o IS-100
o IS-200
o IS-700
o IS-800
************ICS-300 is RECOMMENDED*********************************