Available Courses

The League’s Annual Conference & Exhibit is largest event in the state geared specifically toward the needs of Iowa’s elected and appointed municipal officials. Held in September of each year, the conference includes workshops, an exhibit hall and unique networking opportunities.

1) Registration required 2) Visit the events page for more details 3) There may be a parking fee

Copy and paste the link to their direct site for more details. https://iowaleague.org/events/annual-conference-exhibit-2/

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.

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) Park in the NORTH parking lot and use the main entrance. 2) There is a microwave and refrigerator available, including a cash-only snack and soda machine and a water bottle refill station on site. 3) All travel and meals are on your own, adequate time will be provided. Follow the link below to register.

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Our conference provides an opportunity for emergency management and homeland security professionals, state agencies, elected officials, non-profit organizations, along with our public and private sector partners, to learn from each other and the leaders in this ever-evolving field. We offer a wide variety of topics that our audience can learn from while making connections with other participants and speakers.

Registration is OPEN 1) Focus on upcoming ESFs: 4-Fire Fighting, 9-Search and Rescue, 10-HazMat, 13-Public Safety, and RSF- Cultural and Natural Affairs 2) Wednesday, October 15 from 1-4:30 Thursday, October 16 from 8-4:30 (lunch provided) Friday, October 17 from 8-12:30 3) A variety of vendors will be present 4) Registration fee, $150 Visit our conference website for details as we build out the agenda: https://homelandsecurity.iowa.gov/conference/

https://homelandsecurity.iowa.gov/about/iowa-homeland-security-conference

This course is part of the Basic Academy Program. HSEEP represents a national standard for exercise planning and execution for all partner agencies and private sector stakeholders to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to and recover from the threats and hazards that pose the greatest risk. The HSEEP course is an intermediate-level training course that incorporates exercise guidance and best practices. Throughout the course, participants learn about topics including exercise program management, design and development, conduct, evaluation and improvement planning.

1) Copy / paste directions and parking information available here: https://www.polkcountyiowa.gov/emergency-management/about-us/location-facilities/ 2) Enter on the East side of the building 3) Lunch will be on your own, adequate time will be provided 4) 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. Requests are based upon available funding. BEFORE making lodging reservations and PRIOR to start of class, email your lodging reimbursement request to HSEMDTraining@iowa.gov limited to available funding. 5) All other travel will be on your own if the above doesn't apply or requested.