Available Courses

This course is intended for members of emergency response as well as other city and county services that become a part of a community response to an bombing incident. This interactive, instructor facilitated program employs case studies, lessons learned, validated medical data, and potential threats to the communities we serve. Sessions will address planning considerations and concerns specific to medical responders, law enforcement, and emergency planners, with an intended outcome of integrating incidents of an explosive nature into existing plans.

1) Enter through the side door marked training room and park on the south side of the building. 2) Feel free to bring drinks and snacks. 3) Meals and travel are on your own; adequate time will be provided for lunch. 4) Registration is required; follow the instructions below. 5) The training room tends to get cold, so dress in layers. 6) Bring government-issued photo ID to check in for the course. 7) Wi-Fi provided, bring an electronic device to access course material & take pre/post tests Contacts for facility info: Rae King or Teri Van Kooten at 641-828-2238

Copy and paste link to complete registration: https://my.teex.org/TeexPortal/Default.aspx?MO=mCourseCatalog&D=FP&C=MGT348&S=869

This course will prepare participants to engage individuals and volunteer organizations through social media, especially in the context of disaster preparedness and response. Social media engagement is often an enigma to most people, particularly in the public sector, because it is a different form of communication than most are accustomed. Through this course, participants will learn how to develop content that engages their audiences and turns their words into action throughout the disaster cycle. Participants will learn about social media engagement texhniques, individual and organizational roles in crisis communication and Virtual Operations Support Teams (VOST).

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/4377/

Join Iowa’s transportation community for the statewide Transportation Safety Summit—a refreshed and expanded event that will bring together the strengths of the Traffic and Safety Forum, the Statewide Traffic Incident Management Conference, and TraCS Users Conference. This summit is designed to unite traffic safety professionals, including law enforcement, driver education, first responders and emergency management personnel, planners, and anyone committed to building a safer transportation system for all Iowans. The summit will foster cross-disciplinary collaboration through technical presentations, panel discussions, training, and networking opportunities.

Registration is required, see below for details. More details coming soon.

https://www.intrans.iastate.edu/events/iowa-transportation-safety-summit-2026/?utm_source=Iowa+Transportation+Safety+Summit&utm_campaign=299720e935-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2025_11_24_08_18_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-fc1bbc2ffe-583179360

This 2-day course provides training on and resources for personnel who has a responsibility to function in a command post managing and expanding incident. Topics include use of an Incident Complex and Area Command, and the interactions between Multi-Agency Coordination (MAC) entities.

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. https://www.polkcountyiowa.gov/emergency-management/about-us/location-facilities/ 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 a

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

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 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, 2024 beginning balance and the June 30, 2025, 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.