Fundamentals of Chapter Disaster Operations Management
(FCDOM)
The purpose of the Fundamentals of Chapter Disaster Operations
Management Course is to prepare Red Cross leadership volunteers
and employees to manage a small disaster relief operation
that is chapter managed and accounted and at least partially
funded by the Disaster Relief Fund. This instructor-led
and PowerPoint-driven course consists of a series of presentations
and interactive discussions with workbook and small table
group activities based on a disaster simulation. This
method allows participants to apply their learning to
real world examples that reflect the work-related challenges
experienced by Disaster Services responders.
The course is 1-1/2 days in length and includes breaks
and lunch. Upon completion of this course, participants
will be able to:
1. Manage a chapter disaster relief operation using the
5 Key Management & SupervisoryResponsibilities.
2. Explain the essential elements of disaster planning
and their relationship to an effective disaster response.
3. Establish and modify service delivery priorities using
disaster assessment data and other available information.
4. Develop and execute an efficient and effective Service
Delivery Plan in response to a local disaster.
5. Assemble and manage the material and human resources
necessary to meet the emergency needs of the disaster-affected
community.
6. Process the forms and reports necessary to support
a disaster operation; use reports as tools for decision
making during the relief operation.
5898 H Required
