Available Courses

This multi-day course is designed to familiarize professionals with the roles and responsibilities of a Communications Unit Leader (COML) under the NIMS/ICS. This course offers facilitated lecture as well as hands-on exercises to explain the processes used to achieve communication operability, interoperability and how to incorporate additional communications solutions.

1) Free on-site parking. 2) There is no registration fee for this course. 3) You must register with a valid email address - a confirmation email with important secondary registration requirements will be sent. Registration is not complete until you have registered at this link and submitted completed pre-requisite documents https://form.jotform.com/isicsb/sept2025coml 4) All travel and meals will be on your own, adequate time will be provided Registration questions: Haley Nichols, (515) 201-7478, nichols@dps.state.ia.us

Register at this link: https://form.jotform.com/isicsb/sept2025coml

Winter storms can strike every state in the United States. It is important that every community be ready for the hazards associated with them. This course assists to provide emergency managers, first responders, and community members across all sectors with a basic understanding of the latest knowledge in winter weather science, forecasting, warning, and best practices in preparedness. The course enhances the ability of participants to identify and describe the hazards associated with winter weather and to better prepare for and mitigate the impacts of snow, sleet, freezing rain, and dangerously low temperatures. The goal of this course is to provide participants with the basics of winter weather science, forecasting, warning, and preparedness. Course Modules: Science of Winter Weather, Winter Weather Forecast Process, Winter Weather Warning Process and Safety, Winter Storm Scenario

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/3867/

This 2-day course provides training on and resources for personnel who has a responsibility to function in a command post managing and expanding incident. Topics include use of an Incident Complex and Area Command, and the interactions between Multi-Agency Coordination (MAC) entities.

1) Please park on the north side and enter through the conference center doors. 2) Meals will be on your own through the hospital cafeteria or local establishment. 3) This multi-day course is supported with Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) funding. You may request lodging reimbursement if you traveled an excess of 50 miles one-way and are an Iowa resident. ? Before making lodging reservations and Prior to start of class, email your lodging reimbursement request to HSEMDTraining@iowa.gov limited to funding availability. 4) All other travel will be on your own if the above doesn't apply or requested.

Uncrewed 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

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This eight-hour course is delivered in your jurisdiction and focuses on training responders to meet the requirements established in the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 472, Chapter 4, “Competencies for Awareness Level Personnel,” and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910.120 (q) (6) (i) (a–f) “First Responder Awareness Level” competencies. This course takes an all-hazards approach to Hazardous Materials (HazMat) incidents, including acts of terrorism where Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) materials may have been used. It provides participants the knowledge to recognize the hazardous material, protect themselves, notify others, and secure the scene.

1) Use main entrance, ample parking available 2) All travel and meals will be on your own, adequate time will be provided. Facility POC: Morgan Alexander, (712) 527-3643, malexander@millscountyiowa.gov

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