Available Courses

This course trains law enforcement, emergency responders and other public safety personnel to improve their observational techniques by using a four-step ongoing screening process that includes increasing protective awareness, identifying pre-operational behavior, evaluating and taking action.

1) This is a virtual offering from LSU NCBRT, follow the registration link below. Access code: NCBRT219 Course ID: 34030

https://train.ncbrt.lsu.edu/Student/Register?ClassID=34030 Access code: NCBRT219 Course ID: 34030

This course delivers introductory and refresher training for the Communications Technician (COMT) position. It introduces public safety professionals and support staff to various communications concepts and technologies. Also helps participants establish essential core competencies required for performing the duties of the COMT in an all-hazards incident. In addition it addresses responsibilities appropriate to a COMT operating on a local, regional, tribal or state/territory-level All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT).

1) There is NO registration fee for this course 2) Lunch will be on your own each day 3) Course materials and class information will be forthcoming.

Register for this event at https://form.jotform.com/isicsb/comt-2025 or visit https://dps.iowa.gov/isicsb-0/isics-education-training MUST provide copies of certificates of prerequisites.

This eight-hour, non-technical introduction to cybersecurity designed to empower individuals and organizations with the awareness and practical skills needed to combat today’s cyber threats. Whether at work or at home, participants will learn how everyday actions can strengthen cybersecurity and prevent disruptions to business, government, and emergency response operations. This course goes beyond theory—delivering hands-on techniques that provide immediate personal value and foster a lasting culture of cyber hygiene and resilience across your organization.

1) Parking available on north side of the building and with additional parking across the street behind One Stop Shop. 2) All travel and meals will be on your own. 3) Free Wi-Fi is available. Follow the registration link below Facility questions contact: Charissa Mueller, cmueller@kossuthcounty.iowa.gov or 515-925-5904

https://my.teex.org/TeexPortal/Default.aspx?MO=mCourseCatalog&D=EC&C=AWR136&S=750

Evacuations can be ordered at any time for many types of disasters. The larger the scal of the evacuation, the more complex it is to plan as well as to execute. Effective planning helps ensure that evacuations can be conducted swiftly, safetly, and in an orderly manner. This eight-hour management-level course is designed to provide emergency managers, first responders, transportation professionals, security and safety professionals, and government administrators with the ability to utilize current tools and technologies to institute best practices and strategies to plan for and execute an emergency evacuation. This course discusses the hazard conditions for which an emergency evacuation could be an appropriate protective action and inform participants on resources and methods to help them better prepare for an emergency evacuation. This course will allow participants to explore data, modeling tools, and simulations that assist with the implementation of an emergency evacuation.

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/4000/

Hosted in conjunction with the Iowa DNR, HSEMD, USACE and FEMA, the free training will include: Floodplain 101 - Basics and resources: What to Know and What to Do; How to develop projects to reduce and mitigate flooding; Different types of flood mitigation, including nature-based solutions and acquisition of flooded properties; Potential funding for mitigation options. The training is organized with an informal structure that encourages questions, problem-solving, and answers.

1) Enter through the west side of the building (entrance on 11th Street). 2) Park on the street west of the building (11th Street if you can, though you may need to park further away). Handicap entrance door is on north side of building with minimal parking. 3) All travel and meals are on your own, adequate time will be provided.