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IS-103 Geospatial Information System Specialist (GISS)
This course prepares students to successfully assume the role and responsibilities of a Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) Specialist (GISS) during a disaster situation. As they complete this course, students will learn how to use their GIS skills to support other members of a Joint Field Office (JFO) disaster response and recovery team and successfully meet the responsibilities assigned to them. Students will also learn what types of products need to be produced and what procedures must be followed to ensure that products are produced correctly and in a timely manner.
Target Audience
This course is designed primarily for GIS Specialists newly employed with FEMA or other emergency response organizations
Students should already have a basic working knowledge of standard GIS software applications
Course Objective
Recognize how a GIS Specialist (GISS) supports a response and recovery operation
Identify sources of information and data within FEMA and the emergency management community List the types of products commonly produced by the GIS Unit during an incident Identify best practices for establishing and maintaining data flow, creating products, and meeting timelines during an incident Identify how to appropriately handle and protect licensed, sensitive, or personal data Recognize how to use remote sensing products
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