Available Courses

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.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR 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 Visit our conference website for details as we build out the agenda: https://homelandsecurity.iowa.gov/conference/

Will be available in July 2025

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.

This course is designed to prepare organizations and communities for the next cyber attack or incident. During this 16- hour course, participants will analyze cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and initial and cascading impacts of cyber attacks and incidents, evaluate the process for developing a cyber preparedness program, examine the importance and challenges of cyber related information sharing and discover low to no cost resources to help build cyber resilience. This course utilizes a team approach to capitalize on the synergy of traditional emergency response organizations, SLTT governments, military, and public and private operators of critical infrastructure.

1) Photo ID is required to enter. 2) Microwaves and cashless vending available, adequate time will be provided for lunch. 3) Travel and meals will be your own. Follow registration link below, must have a FEMA SID to complete registration. Facility questions: Beth Lewis, 515-725-3204, beth.lewis@iowa.gov

Copy and paste link into a new browser to complete registration: https://my.teex.org/TeexPortal/Default.aspx?MO=mCourseCatalog&D=EC&C=MGT384&S=498

The national and economic security of the United States depends on the reliable functioning of critical infrastructure. This course encourages collaboration efforts among individuals and organizations responsible for both physical and cybersecurity toward development of integrated risk management strategies that lead to enhanced capabilities necessary for the protection of our Nation’s critical infrastructure. Participants will identify physical and cybersecurity concerns impacting overall infrastructure security posture, examine integrated physical and cybersecurity incidents and the evolving risks and impacts they pose to critical infrastructure, and explore resources that can be applied to improve security within an organization, business, or government entity.

1) Students may want to bring their own wi-fi capable device. 2) 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. * Follow the parking directions link: https://www.polkcountyiowa.gov/emergency-management/about-us/location-facilities/ 3) All travel and meals are on your own, adequate time will be provided 4) Registration is required, follow the link below. Facility questions, Brett McIntyre, 515-286-2107, Brett.McIntyre@polkcountyiowa.gov.

TEEX Student Account Required https://my.teex.org/TeexPortal/Default.aspx?MO=mCourseCatalog&D=NE&C=MGT452&S=337

The Emergency Management Program Development course provides a comprehensive overview of the statutory requirements and professional duties of today’s emergency manager. Developed and delivered by practitioners in four separate 6 hour sessions, the course is an opportunity for peer to peer learning through lecture as well as task-oriented coaching. Technical and soft skill development in the areas of administration, planning, resource management, training, and exercises are included. Topics covered: Commission Governance, Training, Exercises, Homeland Security, Budgeting and Professional Development

During the budget module work session students will need to bring a wireless capable computer. Students will need to have available your FY24 year end reports from the Auditor’s office, to include the July 1, 2023 beginning balance and the June 30, 2024, ending balance. Newer Coordinator may need to get a DOM website password through your Auditor. Do this now, it may take some time for approval. 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. 3) Lunch will be at the Polk Co EOC. Please either bring your lunch or be prepared to do individual Jimmy Johns online orders using credit card payments. 4) Please download the session materials from the IEMA website prior to the class. https://www.iowaema.us/empd-documents