Legal Aspects of Emergency Services Management
Explores the basic principles and terms of law in relation to the field of emergency management and various legal actions against people or organizations charged with emergency services management duties.
Contains court cases, statutes, and regulations that have an impact on emergency service organizations.
No physical textbook is required; resources are integrated within the course.
1. Explain how the legal framework of the U.S. Government impacts state and local governments, including citizenry, during times of disaster.
2. Evaluate how public health laws and state laws interact with emergency management personnel.
3. Analyze the roles of the Stafford Act, National Response Framework (NRF), and National Incident Management System (NIMS) during times of emergencies.
4. Assess the separation of powers among the governors, legislature, courts, and local governments during an emergency.
5. Examine the legalities surrounding emergency services management operations for both natural and man-made disasters and emergencies.
– Emergency Management Leadership and Decision Making or equivalent
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