Bombing Prevention Awareness (AWR-348)

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COURSE IS A 8-HOUR TRAINING COURSE. Schedule is as follows:

• Thursday, January 22, 2026 from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This The Bombing Prevention Awareness course provides an overview of IEDs and explosive effects, homemade explosives, an introduction to the terrorist attack cycle, and response to suspicious behaviors and items. This basic awareness is used to enhance bombing prevention measures.

Course is intended for audiences composed of:

• Critical Infrastructure owners & operators;

• Public safety officers;

• Emergency managers;

• Security officers;

• Law enforcement officers and

• Private sector security professionals.

Schedule of Events:

• Module 1: Course Introduction and Overview

• Module 2: Improvised Explosive Device (IED)

• Module 3: Homemade Explosive (HME) and Precursor Awareness

• Module 4: IED Explosive Effects & Mitigation

• Module 5: Introduction to the Terrorist Attack Cycle

• Module 6: Response to Suspicious Behaviors & Items

MANDATORY PREREQUISITES:

• None listed.

RECOMMENDED PREREQUISITES: None listed.

CLASS LOCATION(S):

• Course will be held at the Northampton County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) located at 100 Gracedale Avenue, Nazareth, PA 18064. (NC EOC DIRECTIONS)

COURSE REGISTRATION: Online registration will be completed through the FEMA Center for Domestic Preparedness. All attendees of this course REQUIRE a FEMA Student Identification (SID) number to register. 

• Obtain a FEMA SID number by visiting this site: FEMA SID

• Register for the course by visiting: FEMA CDP Course

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This course is being provided by the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) with NO charge to attend!

• NOTE: Any lodging/per diem expenditures will be the responsibility of the attendee’s own agency/department/company. 

QUESTIONS / CONTACT: Course Point-of-Contact is Mr. Arturo Mendez, CISA Protective Security Advisor. Can email Mr. Mendez at: arturo.mendez@cisa.dhs.gov with any questions.