Available Courses

This 1-day, Advanced Professional Series course will allow participants to develop an effective interface between Emergency Operations Center (EOC) by applying Incident Command System (ICS) principles. This course works best when delivered to ICS and EOC personnel from the same community. The course reviews ICS and EOC responsibilities and functions and depends heavily on exercises and group discussions to formulate the interface. **This course is part of the FEMA Advanced Professional Series (APS)

1) Parking will be on the south side of the Sheriff's Office in the circle area. Enter through SE door marked "Civil/Admin", take elevator up to 3rd floor training rooms. 2) Travel and meals are on your own, adequate time will be provided.

The goal of this course is to provide continuity planners and program managers the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to help them develop a holistic continuity capability. Individuals will also learn: Identify the groundwork for establishing a continuity program. Explain the plans and procedures useful in developing a holistic continuity program. Identify strategies for gaining or increasing leadership buy-in for a continuity program. Identify the benefits of and methods for conducting continuity test, training, and exercise activities. Review program evaluation methodologies to identify areas of improvement in your continuity program and how to implement program improvement activities. Demonstrate knowledge of key concepts and strategies for developing a continuity program through scenario driven exercises.

Registration is required, follow the link below. Direct training questions can be sent to [email protected]

Copy and paste into a new web browser to complete your registration https://training.fema.gov/netc_online_admissions/

This course is produced with the partnership with the National Weather Service (NWS). In order to reduce deaths, injuries, and property loss, Emergency Managers must work closely with the NWS and news media to provide effectiveness. **This course is part of the FEMA Advanced Professional Series (APS)

1) NIACC Campus Map (Class in building #6 on map): https://www.niacc.edu/about/campus-map/ 2) Ample parking is available. 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 [email protected].

Tornadoes can strike anywhere in the United States, it is important that every community be ready for the hazards associated with them. This management-level course is designed to engage a broad range of stakeholders to help build a culture of preparedness and strengthen community resilience. This course prepares participants to analyze tornado science, the weather forecasting process, the tornado warning process, and apply course concepts to coordination and planning decisions.

1) This is a virtual offering from NDPTC, follow the registration link below. 2) Two days--four hours each day Registration is required, follow the link below.

Copy and paste link to complete registration: https://ndptc.hawaii.edu/training/delivery/4330/

This class provides an overview of Emergency Shelter Operations. Planning, Site Selection, Staffing, Feeding, Management, and Documentation represent a sample of the topics that will be discussed. The course also includes a tabletop exercise at the conclusion of the course content.

1) Parking in front of the building is limited, but there is ample parking just to the south of the facility. 2) Please enter the main doors on the front (West side) of the building. 3) Travel and meals are you on your own, adequate time will be provided.