Available Courses

This course provides rural first responders and local elected officials with skills needed to communicate with the public through the media. Learn how to give print/electronic media interviews, write news releases and more.

1) Parking available around the building 2) Travel and lunch is on your own, adequate time will be provided 3) Follow the link below to complete your registration

https://ruraltraining.org/course/AWR-209/?scheduled=true&id=10221

If you're ready to learn how to find funding sources and write winning grant proposals, you've come to the right place. Beginning and experienced grant writers from city, county and state agencies as well as healthcare organizations, nonprofits, K-12, colleges and universities are encouraged to attend. You do not need to work in the same profession as the host agency.

This training is hosted by Des Moines Area Community College Criminal Justice Program 1) Tuition fee: $495 and includes everything: two days of terrific instruction, workbook, and access to our Alumni Forums that's packed full of tools, helpful discussions and sample grant proposals. 1a) Please follow the payment policy when making payment (credit card or purchase order) 2) All travel expenses will be on your own 3) Lunch is on you own both days 4) To view more details about this training visit their website: https://grantwritingusa.com/active/events/ak-ia-may-2024-event.html?utm_source=janet&utm_medium=email&utm_content=general&utm_campaign=ak-ia-may-2024 5) Registration is required, see link below

Register at: https://grantstraining.com/ak0524

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) Travel and meals are on your own, adequate time will be provided 2) Watch for signage to training room 3) Registration is required, email Ron Burchette with your contact details, see below More details to come

Email contact information to: Ron Burchette, ron.burchette@davenportiowa.com

In the dynamic landscape of emergency response and community resilience, constant self-assessment is paramount. "Mirror, Mirror: Performing a CERT Program Self-Evaluation" offers a comprehensive exploration of the importance, methods, and tools necessary for conducting a self-evaluation of your Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program. This course delves into why self-evaluation is essential, how to effectively execute it, and the array of tools available to facilitate the process. The course will then delve into the practical aspects of performing a CERT program self-evaluation. Participants will learn items that need to be evaluated and various approaches to assess facets of their programs. Various tools that can be used to facilitate an evaluation and problem solving will be introduced.

This training will be conducted through ZOOM 1) Certificates will be issued ONLY to those who pre-register. 2) Registration will close on May 16th Confirmation emails are automatically sent to the email address you registered with. No email, you are not registered! 3) Class materials and login information will be sent by May 18th This training repeats the same material as the 6:30-8:30 session, you will NOT need to register for both.

In the dynamic landscape of emergency response and community resilience, constant self-assessment is paramount. "Mirror, Mirror: Performing a CERT Program Self-Evaluation" offers a comprehensive exploration of the importance, methods, and tools necessary for conducting a self-evaluation of your Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program. This course delves into why self-evaluation is essential, how to effectively execute it, and the array of tools available to facilitate the process. The course will then delve into the practical aspects of performing a CERT program self-evaluation. Participants will learn items that need to be evaluated and various approaches to assess facets of their programs. Various tools that can be used to facilitate an evaluation and problem solving will be introduced.

This training will be conducted through ZOOM 1) Certificates will be issued ONLY to those who pre-register. 2) Registration will close on May 16th Confirmation emails are automatically sent to the email address you registered with. No email, you are not registered! 3) Class materials and login information will be sent by May 18th This training repeats the same material as the 1:30-3:30 session, you will NOT need to register for both.