Available Courses

This course provides local and state-level emergency responders with a robust understanding of the duties, responsibilities and capabilities of an effective Logistics Section Chief on an All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT). These responsibilities fall into two categories: responding to the incident and effectively fulfilling the position responsibilities of a Logistics Section Chief on an AHIMT. Exercises, simulations, discussions, and a final exam enable participants to process and apply their knowledge.

PRIORITY will be given to Iowa IMT members first 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. 3) Travel and meals are on your own 4) Available travel funding support for Iowa IMT members, email your requests to hsemdtraining@iowa.gov upon registering for details.

This training course will provide state and local government agency staff and other stakeholder groups with background on natural hazards. In addition, the course will guide an approach to (1) assess community resilience and (2) develop next steps for improved resilience. Through increased awareness of natural hazards and best practices, the course will enhance community resilience for state and local government agency staff that routinely interface with the community, private sector, and other stakeholder groups.

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/3957/

This course provides training on and resources for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System. This course expands upon information covered in the ICS-100 and ICS-200 courses.

1) Park and enter from the north side at the business center office 2) Signs will be posted 3) Meals 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 funding availability. 5) All other travel will be on your own if the above doesn't apply or requested.

BatteryIQ provides students with a simplified system to understand, identify, and respond to battery-related incidents involving everything as small as a cellphone to an electric vehicle. Students will be provided with Quick Reference Guides that allow students to quickly, effectively, and efficiently categorize battery-related emergencies based on battery type and incident severity. These categories then guide students to determine the potential hazards, required PPE, and correct emergency operation tactics when arriving on scene of a Li-ION Battery Emergency.

1) Ample parking available around the Muscatine Library 2) Use main entrance 3) Please bring note taking materials 4) Travel expenses are on you own

Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) are an emerging technology on the verge of revolutionizing disaster management. This course aims to explain the uses of UAS in disaster work, from mitigation and preparedness to response and recovery, while detailing the different types of UAS and how they are appropriate for different uses. The course also explains the current Federal Aviation Administration UAS regulations, how to apply for authorization to use UAS, and how to ensure the involvement of the local community and protection of privacy.

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/3959/