At the conclusion of the class, the student will be able to:
• Identify the functions of the Communications Unit and the duties and responsibilities of the COMT.
• Arrive at an all-hazards incident properly equipped, gather information to assess the assignment, and begin initial planning activities of a COMT.
• Identify basic components and theories behind the successful establishment and operation of the technical communications resources supporting an incident. During the class, emphasis is placed on radio, telephone, data networks, and satellite technologies.
• Understand incident scene safety issues and mitigation strategies.
• Understand the basics of installation and maintenance of incident communications systems.
• Maintain accountability of assigned communications equipment.
• Understand resources available to enhance the student’s skills upon completion of the class.
• Understand the Position Task Book and the process for completing it.
| Details |
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| Date(s) |
Mon. Oct 13, 2025 0800-1700
Tue. Oct 14, 2025 0800-1700
Wed. Oct 15, 2025 0800-1700
Thu. Oct 16, 2025 0800-1700
Fri. Oct 17, 2025 0800-1700
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| Location |
FTCC Fire and Rescue Training Center
775 Tom Starling Road, Fayetteville NC 28306
Google Map
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| Handicap Accessibility |
Yes
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| WiFi Access |
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| ESF |
ESF2 - Communications,
ESF5 - Emergency Management
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| Functional Areas |
Communications,
Emergency Management / Planning
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| Offered By |
North Carolina Division of Emergency Management |
| Primary Instructor |
Strayer, Seth |
| Additional Instructors |
McMahon, Matthew
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| Course Length |
40 Hours |
| Course Hours |
40.00 |
| CEUs |
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| Award Credentials |
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| Prerequisites |
Listed below are the All-Hazards COMT prerequisites candidates must possess to attend the class:
�� A public safety communications background with exposure to field operations.
�� Fundamental public safety communications technology awareness.
�� Basic knowledge of local communications and communications system, frequencies and spectrum, technologies, local topography, system site locations including knowledge of local, regional, and state communication plans, and communications and resource contacts.
�� Completion of the following training courses:
o ICS-100
o ICS-200
o IS-700
o IS-800
o ICS-300 is recommended for students, but not required
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| Equivalent Prerequisites |
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| Other |
The COMT class is targeted for all local, regional, state and federal cross disciplinary emergency response professionals and coordination/support personnel with a communications background. Individuals who are assigned responsibility for a Strategic Technology Reserve (radio cache, mobile communications vehicle, or other deployable communications assets) are encouraged to attend. This class is targeted to students who have technical aptitude, but not necessarily strong technical experience. Students should leave the class with a strong foundational knowledge of incident communications processes and systems, and some basic skills.
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| Maximum Participants |
20 |
| # Open Seats |
5 |
| # on Wait List |
3 |
