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C . Training FY 2013 EMPG Program funds may be used for a range of emergency management-related training activities to enhance the capabilities of local emergency management personnel through the establishment , support , conduct, and attendance of training . Training activities should align to a current , Multi-Year TEP developed through an annual TEPW . Training should foster the development of a community oriented approach to emergency management that emphasizes engagement at the community level , strengthens best practices , and provides a path toward building sustainable resilience. Each EMPG Program funded position is REQUIRED to complete the following training (s) during this contract period or show proof (certificate) that each training has been completed . These training requirements are also outlined in Attachment D, #2. • IS 100 — Introduction to Incident Command System • IS 200 — ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents • IS 700 — National Incident Management Systems ( NIMS) • IS 800 — National Response Framework • Professional Development Series ( PDS) • IS 120 . a — An Introduction to Exercises • IS 230 . c — Fundamentals of Emergency Management • IS 235 . b — Emergency Planning • IS 240 . a — Leadership and Influence • IS 241 . a — Decision Making and Problem Solving • IS 242 . a — Effective Communication • IS 244 . b — Developing and Managing Volunteers EMPG Program funds used for training should support the nationwide implementation of NIMS . The NIMS Training Program establishes a national curriculum for NIMS and provides information on NIMS courses ; grantees are encouraged to place emphasis on the core competencies as defined in the NIMS Training Program , The NIMS Training Program can be found at http.El www. fema. qov/pdf/emergency/nims/nims training program. pdf. The NIMS Guideline for Credentialing of Personnel provides guidance on the national credentialing standards . The NIMS Guidelines for Credentialing can be found at http://www. fema. qov/pdf/emergencv/nims/nims cred guidelines reyort. pdf. To ensure the professional development of the emergency management workforce , the grantee must ensure a routine capabilities assessment is accomplished and a multi-year training plan is developed and implemented . Additional types of training include, but are not limited to , the following : • Developing/enhancing systems to monitor training programs • Conducting all hazards emergency management training • Attending Emergency Management Institute ( EMI ) training or delivering EMI train-the-trainer courses • Attending other FEMA-approved emergency management training • Mass evacuation training at local , State , and tribal levels Allowable training -related costs include the following : • Funds Used to Develop, Deliver, and Evaluate Training. Includes costs related to administering the training : planning , scheduling , facilities , materials and supplies , reproduction of materials , and equipment. Training should provide the opportunity to demonstrate and validate skills learned , as well as to identify any gaps in these skills . Any training or training gaps , including those for children and individuals with disabilities or access and functional needs , should be identified in the AAR/IP and addressed in the training cycle . • Overtime and Backfill. The entire amount of overtime costs , including payments related to backfilling personnel , which are the direct result of attendance at FEMA and/or approved training courses and programs are allowable . These costs are allowed only to the extent the payment for such services is in accordance with the policies of the State or unit(s) of local government and has the approval of the State or the awarding agency , whichever is applicable . In no case is dual compensation allowable . That is , an 16