Available Courses

This training will cover the Comprehensive Resource Management and Credentialing System (CRMCS). This system provides the ability to credential personnel AND equipment and produce the standardized ID card credential. This allows for seamless interoperability across city and county lines. The resource information is housed in the web-based "Salamander LIVE" system. The afternoon session will educate attendees to the Salamander "TRACK APP" (for smartphones and tablets) which is used for resource accountability. The Salamander "rapidTAG" incident specific badging system will be covered. The ability to gain greater situational awareness and generate incident specific reports will also be discussed. The day will conclude with a small tabletop exercise.

1) The first half of the training day will cover the ALL NEW SALAMANDER LIVE VERSION 3 2) Available parking is available on campus 3) Enter from main doors, watch for signage to training room 4) All travel and meals are on your own, adequate time will be provided Facility questions, Dylan Hagen, Dylan.Hagen@webstercountyia.gov, (515) 573-1403

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/iowa-region-1-webster-county-salamander-training-new-version-30-tickets-1447320577809?aff=oddtdtcreator

Individuals with medical, functional or access needs are particularly vulnerable to natural hazards. Factors such as physical limitations, mental ailments, and medication requirements are issues of concern for caregivers. These specific needs, amongst other considerations for natural hazards, must be addressed in preparedness plans for these at-risk individuals. This course provides healthcare professionals, emergency medical services, and citizen/community volunteers involved with the care giving of individuals with medical, functional, or access needs with a basic understanding of natural hazards, risk, vulnerability, and disaster preparedness. The course will enable participants to discuss best practices to prepare for the impacts of local natural hazards, identify methods of assisting care receivers to prepare for natural disasters and identify appropriate preparedness actions to take during a disaster.

1) This is a virtual offering from NDPTC, follow the registration link below.

https://ndptc.hawaii.edu/training/delivery/3860/

This training will cover the Comprehensive Resource Management and Credentialing System (CRMCS). This system provides the ability to credential personnel AND equipment and produce the standardized ID card credential. This allows for seamless interoperability across city and county lines. The resource information is housed in the web-based "Salamander LIVE" system. The afternoon session will educate attendees to the Salamander "TRACK APP" (for smartphones and tablets) which is used for resource accountability. The Salamander "rapidTAG" incident specific badging system will be covered. The ability to gain greater situational awareness and generate incident specific reports will also be discussed. The day will conclude with a small tabletop exercise.

1) Avoid street parking. 2) Use the library parking lot north of the EOC. 3) Parking passes will be available upon check-in at the EOC. 4) Meals will be on your own, adequate time will be provided. Follow registration link below.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/iowa-region-4-pott-county-salamander-training-new-version-30-tickets-1394394293869?aff=oddtdtcreator More information on this class can be found at http://iowa.responders.us/

This 3-day course provides training on and resources for personnel who has a responsibility to function in a command post managing an expanding incident. An introduction to the development of an Incident Action Plan and interactions between the Command and General Staff sections will be discussed.

1) This facility takes a whole block, with Polk County Public Health on the front (south side of bldg)—directly to the north of the Polk County Human Services (DHS) Building. 2) Park in the two east most rows or the southern most row. MAP: https://www.polkcountyiowa.gov/emergency-management/about-us/location-facilities/ 3) All travel and meals will be on your own, adequate time will be provided. *Registration is required to include uploading your prerequisite certificates, follow link below.

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Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) are an emerging technology on the verge of revolutionizing disaster management. This course aims to explain the uses of UAS in disaster work, from mitigation and preparedness to response and recovery, while detailing the different types of UAS and how they are appropriate for different uses. The course also explains the current Federal Aviation Administration UAS regulations, how to apply for authorization to use UAS, and how to ensure the involvement of the local community and protection of privacy.

1) This is a virtual offering from NDPTC, follow the registration link below. 2) Two days--four hours each day

https://ndptc.hawaii.edu/training/delivery/3861/