Date: October 2, 2026 :: December 14 - 18

Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST

The Communications Unit Technician (COMT) course introduces public safety professionals and support staff to various communications concepts and technologies including interoperable communications solutions, LMR communications, satellite, telephone, data, and computer technologies used in incident response and planned events. It is designed for state/territory, tribal, urban, and local emergency response professionals and support personnel in all disciplines who have a technical communications background. Participants develop the essential core competencies required for performing the duties of the COMT in an all-hazards incident, including responsibilities while operating in a local, regional, or state-level Incident Management Team. Description The course is instructor-led and supports learning through discussion, lecture, and hands-on exercises to explain processes used for establishment and operation of the technical communications resources for an incident or planned event. The course provides a realistic, hands-on approach to mastering the tasks and skills of a COMT. This class is taught by instructors who have both practitioner and Communications Unit experience. Each attendee receives a Position Task Book. This course is five days long and is limited to 16 students. Class Prerequisites To attend this course, applicants must have the following prerequisites:
•A public safety background with experience in field operations
•A technical communications background
•Awareness of fundamental public safety communications technology
•Basic knowledge of applicable communications plans
•Completion of the following FEMA training courses:
oIS-100, Introduction to the ICS
oIS-200, ICS for Single Resources and Initial Incidents
oIS-700, National Incident Management System (NIMS), an Introduction
oIS-800, National Response Framework (NRF), an Introduction

For more information, contact:

• Garrett Buzzell, SWIC
• garrett.buzzell@maine.gov