Available Courses

This 1-day, Advanced Professional Series course will allow participants to develop an effective interface between Emergency Operations Center (EOC) by applying Incident Command System (ICS) principles. This course works best when delivered to ICS and EOC personnel from the same community. The course reviews ICS and EOC responsibilities and functions and depends heavily on exercises and group discussions to formulate the interface. **This course is part of the FEMA Advanced Professional Series (APS)

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. Download facility parking locations at https://www.polkcountyiowa.gov/emergency-management/about-us/location-facilities/ 2) Travel and meals on your own, adequate time will be provided

Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the history, concepts, and functionality of the SRP and SRM, learning how these programs enhance crisis response and reunification efforts. Through discussion and real-world examples, attendees will discover how the SRP functions as an all-hazards, institutional response and learn how to apply the SRP in both daily operations and emergency situations. In the second half of the day, participants will learn about the roles and responsibilities involved in reunification and how the SRM provides school and district safety teams with proven methods for planning, practicing and achieving a successful reunification. Additionally, the workshop includes a segment on Incident Command, ensuring participants understand its role in crisis management and coordination.

1) Training site if located on the south end of campus. Bioscience and Health Science Building (BHS)- Auditorium Room 105 2) Park across from building and to the east. Use the south doors. 3) Travel and lunch is on your own-adequate time will be provided. Registration is required, follow the link below

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This 4-hour, multi-disciplinary training program is directed towards all emergency responders and those supporting Traffic Incident Management (TIM) operations. This training brings together police, firefighters, State and local departments of transportation, towing, medical personnel, and other incident responders, leading to a safer, faster, integrated responder team. Roadways are one of the most unpredictable and high-risk work environments. Ensuring that responders are trained in proper TIM practices is critical to improving safety, coordination, and quick clearance during incidents.

1) Plenty of free parking 2) Registration is required

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This course provides emergency responders with a robust understanding of the duties, responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective Planning Section Chief on a local or state All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT). This course focuses on: 1) managing the planning cycle, and 2) tracking resources and incident status. Exercises, simulations, discussions, and a final exam enable participants to process and apply their new knowledge.

1) Ample parking available, enter at main door under the flags 2) Photo ID is required for access 3) Travel and meals are on you own, adequate time will be provided each day. 4) **Iowa IMT members may request travel reimbursement if you traveled an excess of 50 miles one-way and are an Iowa resident. Requests are based upon available funding. BEFORE making lodging reservations and PRIOR to start of class, email your travel reimbursement request to HSEMDTraining@iowa.gov

This course provides the ability of local governments to perform a Rapid Needs Assessment accurately and within the first few hours after an incident or emergency is critical in providing a response designed to save lives. **This course is part of the FEMA Advanced Professional Series (APS)

1) Parking will be on the south side of the Sheriff's Office, entrance through SE door marked "Civil/Admin", take elevator up to 3rd floor training rooms. 2) Travel and meals are on your own, adequate time will be provided.