Available Courses

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) This facility takes a whole block, with Polk County Public Health on the front (south side of bldg) Free street parking is available as well. https://www.polkcountyiowa.gov/emergency-management/about-us/location-facilities/ 2) Travel and lunch is on your own - ample time will be allotted and there are a few options close by. 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 limited to funding availability.

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: Local Governance, Hazard Analysis, Planning 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

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) Dallas County Emergency Management Agency is sponsoring this offering. Priority seating for this class will be given to organizations directly serving Dallas County. Those not directly associated with Dallas County will be placed on a waitlist and will be notified of seat availability 14 days prior to the start of class. 2) Park in the NORTH parking lot and use the main entrance. 3) ALL travel and lunch are on your own - ample time will be allotted and there are a few options c

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) Participants can bring their own wifi capable devices. 2) 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. 3) All other travel will be on your own if the above doesn't apply or requested.

Experience the ultimate CERT Rodeo! Morning classroom presentations provide essential knowledge on disaster preparedness. Then, get ready for an action-packed afternoon of intense exercise drills. * Hands on training the participants will be able to choose what they want to do based on their interest and their ability to participate. * Search and Rescue (this will be outdoors, weather permitting) and will require mobility of the participants. *Stop the Bleed and Situation Awareness (this will be indoors and be to anyone what wants to participant, no matter their abilities). * Tabletop Simulated Disaster Drill (this will be indoors and be to anyone that wants to participate, no matter their abilities). Don't miss this opportunity to learn, engage, and be a part of the preparedness movement. Join us for an unforgettable day of empowerment!

1) Classes will be held indoors and outdoors, bring appropriate clothing. 2) Each team will have a display table to show off their CERT team and what they use (gear). 3) Parking south of the building, enter through the Admin/Civil door (SE door). 4) Accommodations within 10 miles of Marshall County Sheriff's Office will be shared in the packet for the class, along with the information on what students need to bring.