Available Courses

Heartland Dawn, a mass care tabletop exercise, provides a forum for district-wide, local, private and public partners to coordinate emergency preparedness, response and recovery activities/issues during a simulated interactive exercise that helps test the capabilities of each organization’s response plan. This exercise will prompt participants to address issues in their plans and identify address any shortfalls/gaps in plan revisions.

1. Please do not use the parking lot east of the police department. Street parking is available around the police department. 2. All travel will be at the attendee’s expense. 3. Catered lunch will be provided.

The one-day Public Information Officer Awareness Course (G0289) is designed to familiarize participants with the concepts underlying the PIO role. This course can provide a basic understanding of the PIO function for those new to the position. Additionally, it can provide those in executive level roles the necessary knowledge of PIO roles and responsibilities during an emergency.

1) Lunch will be on your own. Cafeteria is available at hospital. Local restaurants within walking distance. 2) Please park in the parking area south of the hospital. Enter in main entrance on west side of hospital. 3) Travel will be at attendees expense

The All Hazards Training Center at The University of Findlay has developed the Rail Car Incident Response for Crude, Ethanol, and Other Flammable Liquids training course for the U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (DOT PHMSA) to educate emergency responders on freight rail car incidents involving hazardous materials, specifically crude oil, ethanol, and other flammable liquids. As more and more rail traffic transports cargo, including hazardous materials, it is important that the responder community become educated about the dangers and unique hazards presented with rail cars carrying these commodities. The information will enhance the ability of emergency responders to assess the scene of a rail car incident, understand the resources needed to remediate the emergency situation, including how the railroad will play a critical role in the response.

1. Training will be both inside and outside, so dress appropriately. 2. No special PPE required, it is recommended to wear comfortable clothing (No open toed shoes) 3. This training will be held in a multi-story building and will have signage directing students to the proper classroom. 4. There is on-street parking along with a parking lot at the rear of the building. Students MUST enter through the doors on N. Grand Ave. ONLY.

The one-day Public Information Officer Awareness Course (G0289) is designed to familiarize participants with the concepts underlying the PIO role. This course can provide a basic understanding of the PIO function for those new to the position. Additionally, it can provide those in executive level roles the necessary knowledge of PIO roles and responsibilities during an emergency.

Travel and lunch are at attendees expense.

Participants will be instructed in practical search methods and skills to perform systematic searches over a large affected area. The course content applies to a vast number of critical situations, including natural disasters or terrorist incidents. Topics include search management and planning, mapping, search strategies and skills, team management and communication.

1) Please do not park in the parking lot on the east side of the police department. All parking is on the street in this area. 2) Must have FEMA Student ID # by first day of class (https://cdp.dhs.gov/FEMASID ) 3) All travel expenses are on your own.