Available Courses

Participants in this full day event will gain insight from experts in the field as they discuss lessons learned from actual events and response efforts. Presentations will provide firsthand information to public health, first responders, support agencies, businesses and non-profits, community partners, and elected officials who will be responding, managing and recovering from a large scale disaster. Join a community of public health experts to explore practical approaches in addressing the Region’s top vulnerabilities.

1) Registration IS required and a $75 fee that covers lunch and light refreshments 2) Registration closes on March 24, 2026 3) NO late registrations or walk-ins accepted Travel is on your own. Check out Scott Co Emergency Management Facebook page for more details about the agenda and speakers. https://www.facebook.com/scottcountyiowa

Complete your registration and make payment at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-quad-cities-regional-disaster-conference-tickets-1980404834170

This course is part of the Basic Academy Program that introduces the participants to what the Public Information Officer (PIO) does in emergency management along with the basic information about the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS). The PIO topics covered include the role of the PIO; communication tools and resources encompassing social media; effective communication; preparing the community through outreach and other means; and communication in an incident. The IPAWS topics covered include what the system is and does, preparing alert and warning messages, and writing common alerting protocol messages. This is a classroom course which gives participants time to perform activities and exercises to reinforce the knowledge and build basic skills.

1) Parking is in front of the building, adjacent to the flagpole, with overflow parking across the driveway in the Davenport Public Works lot. Do not park in the employee lot directly east of the building. 2) This is not a grant-funded course, so travel, meal expenses, and printing the student material are on your own. 3) Each student is expected to have access to and bring a laptop or comparable digital device for in-class learning activities. Secondary registration will be required to earn credit for attending.

This course in the National Emergency Management Basic Academy is designed to give basic concepts and planning steps to those new to the field of emergency management so that they may apply planning discipline and skills to challenges in their jobs. The course content includes emergency management planning doctrine and steps to take to accomplish writing plans and using them to deal with special events, which are common challenges for all jurisdictions. The content also derives from Comprehensive Preparedness Guide 101, Developing and Maintaining State, Territorial, Tribal and Local Government Emergency Plans and its six-step planning process and inclusive Whole Community philosophy. Likewise, doctrine from Comprehensive Preparedness Guide 201, Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Analysis, is included in the course. Special event planning is then explained in the course and table group activities to analyze plans for special events are conducted.

1) Parking is located in the back of the building, through the gates. Walk down the left side building sidewalk and enter into the large training room on the lower level. 2) Meals are on your own, adequate time will be provided. 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. 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. 4) All other travel will be on your own if the above doesn't apply or requested.

The Basic Training Course has been updated to include guidance for emerging types of emergency response, individual and community hazards and to incorporate feedback from registered CERTs. It features a revised Disaster Medical Operations section, updated Terrorism and CERT Organization section and new hazard-specific annexes. The Basic Training Course Instructor Guide shares many best practices and tips on how to run a successful CERT training program. To update the course materials, FEMA engaged with technical experts from colleges and universities, partners from within the government and FEMA learning and training subject matter experts. The CERT Basic Training includes research-validated guidance for CERT programs to teach members what to do before, during and after the hazards their communities may face.

Friday, May 15, 6:00pm - 9:00pm, Linn County Emergency Management 1) Come in the main entrance of the college and go around the roundabout. It's a brick building on north end of campus we sit behind the tennis courts. 2) Please park in the parking lot to the west of are building and use the southwest entrance of the building. Saturday-Sunday, May 16-17, 8:30am - 5:30pm, Marion Fire Station 1 1) Plenty of parking, use main entrance, watch for signs Travel and meals are on your own, adequate time will be provided. Attendance for all 3-days is required for credit Registration is required, follow the link below

Information flyers can be found here: https://linncounty-ema.org/index.asp?SEC={EB9C1FA6-7345-405A-A322-8C83CC9D8E13} Sign-up Here: https://forms.office.com/g/pXJgpgk97q

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

Registration details can be found at: https://iowaleague.org/workshops-events/annual-conference/