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Salamander Overview and User Training
Course Description:
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.
Event Location/Address:
Iowa Central Community College - EAST Campus Triton Room 2031 Quail Ave
City and County:
Fort Dodge  -  WEBSTER     (District 1)
Additional Information:
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
Course Dates:
7/22/2025   through   7/22/2025    -   (8:30 AM  to  4:00 PM)
Registration Information:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/iowa-region-1-webster-county-salamander-training-new-version-30-tickets-1447320577809?aff=oddtdtcreator
Course Contact:
Dylan  Hagen      dylan.hagen@webstercountyia.gov      (515) 573-1403
AWR 308 Building Disaster Resilience for Caregivers
Course Description:
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.
Event Location/Address:
Virtual
City and County:
 -  Other     (District 0)
Additional Information:
1) This is a virtual offering from NDPTC, follow the registration link below.
Course Dates:
7/23/2025   through   7/23/2025    -   (12:00 PM  to  4:00 PM)
Registration Information:
https://ndptc.hawaii.edu/training/delivery/3860/
Course Contact:
Stephen  Hughes      ndptc-operations@lists.hawaii.edu      269-466-6431
Salamander Overview and User Training
Course Description:
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.
Event Location/Address:
Pottawattamie County Emergency Management 205 S Main St.
City and County:
Council Bluffs  -  POTTAWATTAMIE     (District 4)
Additional Information:
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.
Course Dates:
7/23/2025   through   7/23/2025    -   (8:30 AM  to  4:00 PM)
Registration Information:
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/
Course Contact:
Doug  Reed      ema@ema.pottcounty-ia.gov      (712) 328-5777
ICS Forms Review with ICS 300-Intermediate
Course Description:
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.
Event Location/Address:
Polk County Emergency Management 1907 Carpenter Ave
City and County:
Des Moines  -  POLK     (District 1)
Additional Information:
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.
Course Dates:
7/28/2025   through   7/30/2025    -   (8:00 AM  to  4:30 PM)
Registration Information:
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Course Contact:
Brett  McIntyre      brett.mcintyre@polkcountyiowa.gov      (515) 286-2107
AWR 345 Unmanned Aircraft Systems in Disaster Management
Course Description:
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.
Event Location/Address:
Virtual
City and County:
 -  Other     (District 0)
Additional Information:
1) This is a virtual offering from NDPTC, follow the registration link below. 2) Two days--four hours each day
Course Dates:
7/29/2025   through   7/30/2025    -   (1:00 PM  to  5:00 PM)
Registration Information:
https://ndptc.hawaii.edu/training/delivery/3861/
Course Contact:
NDPTC  Staff      ndptc-operations@lists.hawaii.edu      (269) 466-6431
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