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Ohio EMA Training Current Course List

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Course IDNameDescriptionSessionLocationEnroll
EMA-G-402G-402 ICS Overview for Executives and Senior OfficialsThe purpose of this course is to familiarize Senior Officials (executives, elected and appointed officials, city/county managers, agency administrators, etc.) their role in supporting incident management within the National Incident Management System (NIMS). Upon completion of this course, students will be able to explain National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) tenets and the role of the four command and coordination entities (ICS, EOC, MAC Group and JIS) within NIMS).June 1, 2023Mahoning County EMA 700 Industrial Road Youngstown OH 44509 Enroll
EMA-G-367G-367 Emergency Planning for Campus Executiveshis 2-hour overview of emergency planning serves as a briefing for executives of institutions of higher education (IHEs). It provides them with insights into multi-hazard emergency planning and their role in protecting lives, property, and operations. The course consists of seven modules which can be delivered independently so that executives can tailor it to fit their schedules and needs. The seven modules are: • Emergency Management: What Is It? Why Do It? • Executive-Level Support • Developing Your Emergency Operations Plan • Evaluating Your EOP • Responding Using Incident Command System • Emergency Operations Center • Engaging Your CampusJune 1, 2023Mahoning County EMA 700 Industrial Road Youngstown, Ohio 44509Enroll
EMA-G489G-489 Management of Spontaneous Volunteers in DisastersIn a disaster or/ emergency communities may expect large numbers of spontaneous volunteers to arrive at the disaster scene. These often untrained & unsupported volunteers can easily become the "Disaster within a Disaster" if not properly integrated into the response and / or recovery process. When properly identified, assigned, trained and supervised these volunteers can greatly enhance the community's response and recovery efforts. One way to accurately and efficiently identify, integrate and document volunteers and their efforts is through the establishment of a Volunteer Reception Center. The course provides an introduction to the establishment, set-up and operation of a Volunteer Reception center (VRC).June 3, 2023Franklin County EM & HS 5300 Strawberry Farms Blvd Columbus, Ohio 43230Enroll
EMA-ICS300FranklinJune2023G300 Intermediate ICS This 21-hour CLASSROOM course provides training for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS). This course expands upon information covered in the ICS-100 and ICS-200 courses. This course is for individuals who may assume a supervisory role in incidents. Note: During a Type 3 incident, some or all of the Command and General Staff positions may be activated, as well as Division/Group Supervisor and/or Unit Leader level positions. These incidents may extend into multiple operational periods.June 7 - 9, 2023Columbus Public Health 240 Parsons Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43205 Enroll
EMA-G-402G-402 ICS Overview for Executives and Senior OfficialsThe purpose of this course is to familiarize Senior Officials (executives, elected and appointed officials, city/county managers, agency administrators, etc.) their role in supporting incident management within the National Incident Management System (NIMS). Upon completion of this course, students will be able to explain National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) tenets and the role of the four command and coordination entities (ICS, EOC, MAC Group and JIS) within NIMS).June 8, 2023Educational Service Center 11083 Hamilton Ave. Cincinnati, Ohio 45231Enroll
G-427EMA-G427 CERT/Citizen Corp Program Manager2 Day course prepares students to establish, revitalize and sustain an active local CERT program. Defines responsibilities and core components of a local CERT program and focuses on effective practices. Goals, strategic plan, promoting, managing, retaining members and trainers, recruiting, funding, resources, effective training skills, developing policies and procedures, and evaluating the overall program.June 10-11, 2023Independence Fire Station 6305 Selig Blvd Independence Ohio 44121Enroll
EMA-ICS400FranklinJune2023G400 Advanced ICSThis training is a 15-hour classroom course that provides training for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS). This course expands upon information covered in ICS-100, 200, 700, 800 and ICS-300 courses, which are the prerequisites for the ICS-400 course. The target audience for this course is senior personnel who are expected to perform in a management capacity in an Area Command or Multi-Agency Coordination Entity.June 15 - 16, 2023Columbus Public Health 240 Parsons Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43205 Enroll
EMA-L-105L-105 PUBLIC INFORMATION BASICSTo equip participants with the skills needed to be full or part-time PIOs, including oral and written communications; understanding and working with the media; and basic tools and techniques to perform effectively as a PIO, both in the proactive/ advocacy times and crisis/emergency response. The learner must achieve a minimum passing score of 75% on final knowledge assessments or demonstrate mastery on performance assessments or research assignments to earn the IACET CEU. L-105 is a “Required” Pre-requisite for the E/L 388 Advanced PIO CourseJune 21-23, 2023FCEM&HS 5300 Strawberry Farms Blvd Columbus, OH 43230 Enroll
G-428 CERT Train the TrainerG-428 CERT Train the TrainerCourse Description: This three-day course prepares students to organize and teach the CERT Basic Training Course by demonstrating instructional methods and familiarizing students with the instructional modules of the course. This course also covers considerations for developing and implementing a CERT Training Course. June 23-25, 2023Independence Fire Dept 6305 Selig Blvd Independence, OH 44131 Enroll
EMA-ICS300NobleJune2023V-ICS-300 Intermediate ICS This 21-hour CLASSROOM course provides training for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS). This course expands upon information covered in the ICS-100 and ICS-200 courses. This course is for individuals who may assume a supervisory role in incidents. Note: During a Type 3 incident, some or all of the Command and General Staff positions may be activated, as well as Division/Group Supervisor and/or Unit Leader level positions. These incidents may extend into multiple operational periods.June 27 – 30, 2023 (4 partial days)Virtually Online via Microsoft's MS Teams Software Enroll
EMA-ICS300AllenJune2023G300 Intermediate ICS This 21-hour CLASSROOM course provides training for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS). This course expands upon information covered in the ICS-100 and ICS-200 courses. This course is for individuals who may assume a supervisory role in incidents. Note: During a Type 3 incident, some or all of the Command and General Staff positions may be activated, as well as Division/Group Supervisor and/or Unit Leader level positions. These incidents may extend into multiple operational periods.June 28 - 30, 2023Allen County Homeland Security and Emergency Management 2000 North West Street, Lima, Ohio 45801 Enroll
EMA-ICS400AllenJuly2023G400 Advanced ICSThis training is a 15-hour classroom course that provides training for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS). This course expands upon information covered in ICS-100, 200, 700, 800 and ICS-300 courses, which are the prerequisites for the ICS-400 course. The target audience for this course is senior personnel who are expected to perform in a management capacity in an Area Command or Multi-Agency Coordination Entity.July 6 - 7, 2023Allen County Homeland Security and Emergency Management 2000 North West Street, Lima, Ohio 45801Enroll
EMA-AUXCOMMMahoningJuly2023Auxiliary Communications (AUXCOMM) TrainingThis course focuses on auxiliary communications interoperability, the relationship between the COML and the volunteer, emergency operations center (EOC) etiquette, on-the-air etiquette, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and regulations, auxiliary communications training and planning, and emergency communications deployment. It is intended to supplement and standardize an operator's experience and knowledge of emergency amateur radio communications in a public safety context.July 12 - 14, 2023Mahoning County Emergency Management Agency, 700 Industrial Road, Youngstown, OH 44509 Enroll
EMA-L146L0146 Homeland Security Exercise & Evaluation ProgramThis four-day four hour per day course is for individuals involved in exercise programs and/or exercise design, development, conduct, evaluation, and improvement planning. The Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) Training Course is an intermediate-level training course that incorporates exercise guidance and best practices from the HSEEP Volumes. Throughout the course, participants will learn about topics including exercise program management, design and development, conduct, evaluation, and improvement planning.July 17-18, 2023Lorain County EMA 322 Gateway Blvd North Elyria, OH 44035 Enroll
EMA-OH-386OH-386 Mass Fatalities IncidentThis course prepares state and local response personnel and other responsible agencies and professionals to handle mass fatalities effectively and to work with the survivors in an emergency or disaster. This course covers incident management; mass fatalities; planning before and operations during an incident; establishing the morgue; family assistance support operations; and assistance from the Federal government. The course concludes with a tabletop exercise. Participants will learn to identify the characteristics of a mass fatality incident and identify the roles and responsibilities of key personnel in the incident. In addition, the instructor will describe the steps required to respond to a mass fatalities incident, including catastrophic numbers of fatalities and contaminated remains, and help participants determine their jurisdiction’s preparedness for a mass fatalities event. The target audience for this course is local responders who may have responsibility for the recovery, handling, identification, and return of remains following a mass fatalities incident. July 18-19, 2023Hamilton County Coroner's Office 4477 Carver Woods Drive Blue Ash OH 45242 Enroll
EMA-OH-101OH-101 Developing and Maintaining an EOPThis free interactive course primarily focuses on the planning development process, hazard analysis, basic plan, and annexes/emergency support functions relating to Emergency Operations Plans. Additional material covered includes Ohio Revised Code & Administrative Code requirements, CPG101 basics, NIMS, partner engagement, COOP, and a brief overview of the state EOP. July 19, 2023Ohio Emergency Management Agency 2855 West Dublin Granville Road Columbus Ohio 43235Enroll
EMA-K0102ScienceofDisasterJuly2023K0102 Science of Disaster CourseThis K0102 Science of Disaster course provides the participants with an overview of scientific principles and concepts that shape our increasingly dangerous world. The contents of the course include the following: Introduction to Science of Disaster provides a definition and benefits of science. Earth Science describes how the Earth's design sets the stage for the world's natural hazards including earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, and landslides/sinkholes. Climatology describes the scientific basis of common atmospheric hazards including convective storms, tropical cyclones, and other hazardous weather. Chemical and biological basics identifies the scientific basis of chemical and biological threats. Explosive, radiological, and nuclear fundamentals identifies the scientific basis of those threats. Access the following link for more information. https://training.fema.gov/empp/basic.aspxJuly 24 - 28, 2023FEMA's Virtual Online Training Platform More Information will be provided closer to the course date.Enroll
EMA-G-393G-393 Mitigation for Emergency ManagersThis course is designed to enable the non-technical emergency worker to acquire skills in the use of mitigation. The course provides training in how to perform mitigation activities fundamental to reducing and eliminating long-term risk from hazards. It addresses the important roles of the emergency program manager (or other local government representative) in mitigation: motivator, coordinator, and monitor in local implementation of the National Mitigation Strategy. **This is a REQUIRED course in the Advanced Professional Series (APS) program.August 16-18, 2023Virtual Via Microsoft TeamsEnroll
EMA-ICS300FranklinAugust2023G300 Intermediate ICS This 21-hour CLASSROOM course provides training for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS). This course expands upon information covered in the ICS-100 and ICS-200 courses. This course is for individuals who may assume a supervisory role in incidents. Note: During a Type 3 incident, some or all of the Command and General Staff positions may be activated, as well as Division/Group Supervisor and/or Unit Leader level positions. These incidents may extend into multiple operational periods.August 16 - 18, 2023Franklin County Emergency Management & Homeland Security 5300 Strawberry Farms Blvd., Columbus, Ohio 43230-1049 Enroll
EMA-OH-139OH-139 Exercise Design & EvaluationThis three-day course is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of exercise design and prepare them to design and conduct a small functional exercise for their organization. Students will acquire fundamental knowledge and skills necessary to develop, conduct, evaluate, and follow-up on exercises. The course content addresses the fundamental requirements of an overall exercise program and its components. The exercise evaluation portion is designed to provide state and local emergency managers with a structure and guidelines that can be adapted for use in developing and implementing a system for evaluating exercises.August 28-30, 2023 Delco EOC 10 Court Street Delaware, Ohio 43015Enroll
EMA-MGT489LogisticsCourseMGT489 Managing Public, Private and NGO Partnerships to Prepare for and Solve Critical Logistics and Supply Chain Challenges During Large Scale DisastersMGT489 Managing Public, Private and NGO Partnerships to Prepare for and Solve Critical Logistics and Supply Chain Challenges During Large Scale Disasters course goal is to enhance public, private, and NGO partnerships to prepare for and manage critical logistics and supply chain challenges during large-scale disaster situations, including COVID-19. In times of disaster, even Supply Chains that were previously functioning can experience significant disruption, generating acute life-safety challenges and quickly turning a disaster into a catastrophe. The course provides a practical approach for participants to develop and incorporate collaborative public-private solutions into disaster preparedness planning for both the public and private sector to ensure and support disaster resilience in the Supply Chain and address the Food, Water, and Sheltering lifelines. Course Length 16-hours/1.6 CEUsAugust 29-30, 2023Ohio Emergency Management Agency, 2855 West Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, Ohio 43235 Enroll
EMA-ICS300FranklinSheriffAug2023G300 Intermediate ICS This 21-hour CLASSROOM course provides training for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS). This course expands upon information covered in the ICS-100 and ICS-200 courses. This course is for individuals who may assume a supervisory role in incidents. Note: During a Type 3 incident, some or all of the Command and General Staff positions may be activated, as well as Division/Group Supervisor and/or Unit Leader level positions. These incidents may extend into multiple operational periods.August 29 - 31, 2023Franklin County Sheriff's Office Training Academy 6373 Young Road, Grove City, Ohio 43123-8901Enroll
EMA-G-191G-191 ICS / EOC InterfaceThis course provides an opportunity for emergency management and response personnel to begin developing an Incident Command System (ICS) / Emergency Operations Center (EOC) interface for their communities. The course reviews ICS and EOC characteristics, responsibilities and functions and depends heavily on activities and group discussions to formulate an interface. September 7, 2023Montgomery County EMA 460 Vantage Pt. Miamisburg OH 45342 Enroll
EMA-ICS400WashingtonSept2023G400 Advanced ICSThis training is a 15-hour classroom course that provides training for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS). This course expands upon information covered in ICS-100, 200, 700, 800 and ICS-300 courses, which are the prerequisites for the ICS-400 course. The target audience for this course is senior personnel who are expected to perform in a management capacity in an Area Command or Multi-Agency Coordination Entity.September 11 - 12, 2023Washington County EMA 204 Davis Avenue, Suite C., Marietta, OH 45750Enroll
EMA-K0103PlanningEmergencyOpsSept2023K0103 Planning: Emergency Operations CourseThis K0103 Planning: Emergency Operations course is designed to give basic concepts and planning steps to those new to the field of emergency management so that they may apply planning discipline and skills to challenges in their jobs. The course content includes Emergency Management Planning doctrine and steps to take to accomplish writing plans and using them to deal with special events, which are common challenges for all jurisdictions. September 12 – 15, 2023FEMA's Virtual Online Training Platform More Information will be provided closer to the course date. Enroll
EMA-L1301ContinuityPlanningSept2023L1301 Continuity Planning CourseA course designed for continuity planners throughout the Whole Community. This two-day course assists continuity practitioners with an understanding of their continuity roles and responsibilities, and provides them with the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to help develop and maintain a viable continuity plan for their organization. Prior to the start date, all course material will be provided to the students electronically via email.September 12 - 13, 2023Ashtabula County EMA, 17 North Market Street, Jefferson, Ohio 44047Enroll
EMA-G-288G-288 Local Volunteer and Donations ManagementThe course is designed to strengthen the abilities of local jurisdictions to successfully prepare for and handle volunteer and donations management issues that may arise. The course content and activities may also serve as a template, thereby enhancing uniformity in addressing areas of donated unsolicited goods, unaffiliated volunteers, and undesignated cash. This training also provides information regarding the state’s volunteer and donations management responsibilities, which are designed to help build relationships between government and non-governmental organizations.September 12-13, 2023Stark County EMA 4500 Atlantic Blvd Canton Ohio 44705Enroll
EMA-G-2302G-2302 Emergency Operations Center Leadership Skillset The purpose of this course is to provide the participants practice around the EOC Skillsets with experiences on how to activate and run an effective and efficient EOC. This will enable EOC leaders to understand the importance of multiple EOC positions and responsibilities, gathering and analyzing data, maintaining continuity of the organization, and delivering information to the appropriate agencies and individuals, as well as the confidence in making decisions to protect life and property. Required Prerequisites: IS-100, Introduction to the Incident Command System; IS-2200, Basic Emergency Operations Center Functions; IS-700, National Incident Management System, an Introduction; IS-800, National Response Framework, an Introduction; G-2300 Intermediate Emergency Operations Center FunctionsSeptember 18-21, 2023NEORSD 4747 E. 49th Street Cuyahoga Heights, OH 44125Enroll
EMA-OH-139OH-139 Exercise Design & EvaluationThis three-day course is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of exercise design and prepare them to design and conduct a small functional exercise for their organization. Students will acquire fundamental knowledge and skills necessary to develop, conduct, evaluate, and follow-up on exercises. The course content addresses the fundamental requirements of an overall exercise program and its components. The exercise evaluation portion is designed to provide state and local emergency managers with a structure and guidelines that can be adapted for use in developing and implementing a system for evaluating exercises.September 19-21, 2023Warren County EOC 520 Justice Drive Lebanon, OH 45036 Enroll
EMA-G-557G-557 Rapid Needs Assessment*This is a “Required” course in the Advanced Professional Series (APS) program* This course provides information and resources to enable participants to develop an effective Damage Assessment Program and conduct rapid and effective needs assessments. A good assessment allows community leaders to prioritize response actions ensuring the greatest life-saving and life sustaining benefits. Since resources are often limited in the first few hours of a disaster or emergency an effective rapid needs assessment allows for the efficient and effective use of those resources. Likewise, it allows local officials to evaluate their needs and request those resources that are not available in their jurisdiction to support life sustaining and life saving measures.September 20, 2023Lake County EOC 8505 Garfield Rd Mentor, OH 44060 Enroll
EMA-L-105L-105 PUBLIC INFORMATION BASICSTo equip participants with the skills needed to be full or part-time PIOs, including oral and written communications; understanding and working with the media; and basic tools and techniques to perform effectively as a PIO, both in the proactive/ advocacy times and crisis/emergency response. The learner must achieve a minimum passing score of 75% on final knowledge assessments or demonstrate mastery on performance assessments or research assignments to earn the IACET CEU. L-105 is a “Required” Pre-requisite for the E/L 388 Advanced PIO CourseSeptember 20-22, 2023Union County Services Building 940 London Ave Marysville, OH 43040 Enroll
EMA-ICS400FranklinSept2023G400 Advanced ICSThis training is a 15-hour CLASSROOM course that provides training for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS). This course expands upon information covered in ICS-100, 200, 700, 800 and ICS-300 courses, which are the prerequisites for the ICS-400 course. The target audience for this course is senior personnel who are expected to perform in a management capacity in an Area Command or Multi-Agency Coordination Entity.September 21 - 22, 2023Franklin County Emergency Management & Homeland Security 5300 Strawberry Farms Blvd., Columbus, OH 43230 Enroll
EMA-OH205OH205 - Recovery From Disaster : The Local Government RoleCourse Description: This 2 day workshop is designed for local government disaster recovery professional (elected officials, city/county administrators, emergency management coordinators, public works directors, building inspectors, community planners, and unmet needs committee coordinators). The L/G 205: Recovery from Disaster: The Local Government Role Course replaces the G270.4 Recovery from Disaster Course and meets the G270.4 course requirement for the Advanced Professional Series Certificate. This course will meet the Ohio Administrative Code County Director training requirements. The goals of this course are: • To increase understanding of local government responsibilities and challenges associated with disaster recovery. • Provide a forum for discussion of “lessons learned” in disaster recovery at the local level. • Prepare participants to develop and implement a pre-disaster recovery plan. This is a “Required” course in the Advanced Professional Series (APS) program. Target Audience: The target audience for this course includes the following local government positions and allied professionals: Local elected official (Mayor, City/County Council Member, City/County Manager / Staff, City / County Planners/Staff, Regional Planning Commissions, Economic Development Districts, Finance Director/Assessor, Emergency Manager/Staff, Public Works Director/Staff, Building Inspector/Staff, Floodplain Manager/Staff, Health Care Administrator or Planner, Public Information Officer, Housing Director or Planner/Staff, Voluntary Agency Coordinator or Unmet Needs Committee Coordinator, Business Organization Representative, Administrative Director/Manager, State Recovery Staff and Partners.September 26-27, 2023 Ohio Emergency Management Agency 2855 West Dublin Granville Road Columbus, Ohio 43235Enroll
EMA-ICS300WarrenOct2023G300 Intermediate ICS This 21-hour CLASSROOM course provides training for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS). This course expands upon information covered in the ICS-100 and ICS-200 courses. This course is for individuals who may assume a supervisory role in incidents. Note: During a Type 3 incident, some or all of the Command and General Staff positions may be activated, as well as Division/Group Supervisor and/or Unit Leader level positions. These incidents may extend into multiple operational periods.October 2 - 4, 2023Mason Fire Department Station 51 4420 Mason Montgomery Road, Mason, OH 45040 Enroll
EMA-ICS300HamiltonOct2023G300 Intermediate ICS This 21-hour CLASSROOM course provides training for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS). This course expands upon information covered in the ICS-100 and ICS-200 courses. This course is for individuals who may assume a supervisory role in incidents. Note: During a Type 3 incident, some or all of the Command and General Staff positions may be activated, as well as Division/Group Supervisor and/or Unit Leader level positions. These incidents may extend into multiple operational periods. October 3 - 5, 2023Hamilton County Educational Services Center 11083 Hamilton Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45231 Enroll
EMA-ICS300WoodOct2023V-ICS-300 Intermediate ICSThis VIRTUAL ONLINE 21-hour CLASSROOM course provides training for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS). This course expands upon information covered in the ICS-100 and ICS-200 courses. This course is for individuals who may assume a supervisory role in incidents. Note: During a Type 3 incident, some or all of the Command and General Staff positions may be activated, as well as Division/Group Supervisor and/or Unit Leader level positions. These incidents may extend into multiple operational periods. October 3 – 6, 2023 (4 PARTIAL DAYS)Virtually Online via Microsoft's MS Teams SoftwareEnroll
EMA-ICS300StarkOctober2023G300 Intermediate ICS This 21-hour CLASSROOM course provides training for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS). This course expands upon information covered in the ICS-100 and ICS-200 courses. This course is for individuals who may assume a supervisory role in incidents. Note: During a Type 3 incident, some or all of the Command and General Staff positions may be activated, as well as Division/Group Supervisor and/or Unit Leader level positions. These incidents may extend into multiple operational periods.October 4 - 6, 2023Stark County Emergency Management Agency 4500 Atlantic Blvd NE (Lower Level), Canton, Ohio 44705 Enroll
EMA-ICS300FranklinSheriffOct2023G300 Intermediate ICS This 21-hour CLASSROOM course provides training for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS). This course expands upon information covered in the ICS-100 and ICS-200 courses. This course is for individuals who may assume a supervisory role in incidents. Note: During a Type 3 incident, some or all of the Command and General Staff positions may be activated, as well as Division/Group Supervisor and/or Unit Leader level positions. These incidents may extend into multiple operational periods. October 9 – 11, 2023Franklin County Sheriff's Academy, 6373 Young Road, Grove City, OH 43123Enroll
EMA-K0146HSEEPOct2023K0146 Homeland Security Exercise & Evaluation ProgramThis four-day four hour per day course is for individuals involved in exercise programs and/or exercise design, development, conduct, evaluation, and improvement planning. The Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) Training Course is an intermediate-level training course that incorporates exercise guidance and best practices from the HSEEP Volumes. Throughout the course, participants will learn about topics including exercise program management, design and development, conduct, evaluation, and improvement planning.October 17 – 20, 2023FEMA's Virtual Online Training Platform More Information will be provided closer to the course date. Enroll
EMA-G108G108 Community Mass Care and Emergency AssistanceCourse Description: This course provides training for local communities to prepare for and manage the Mass Care and Emergency Assistance function effectively. The goal is to prepare community agencies, organizations, and businesses to work in coordination with Emergency Management and traditional Mass Care providers to plan for and provide Mass Care/ Emergency Assistance (MC/EA) services to those affected by disaster. It is designed to develop foundational knowledge of Mass Care and Emergency Assistance services in the community. It is not a “how to” for sheltering. Participants will use this information to build community emergency “Action Items” and to identify gaps in the community’s program. G-108 is an “Elective” course in the Advanced Professional Series (APS) program.October 17-18, 2023Lake County EOC 8505 Garfield Rd Mentor, OH 44060 Enroll
EMA G-235G-235 Emergency Planning This course offers training in the fundamentals of the emergency planning process, including the rationale behind planning. It will develop the capability for effective participation in the all-hazard emergency operations planning process to save lives, protect property and the environment threatened by disaster. This course is designed for emergency management personnel who are involved in developing an effective emergency planning system. The objectives of this course is to describe how recent disasters have changed the way governments at all levels should plan. Explain how the Comprehensive Preparedness Guide (CPG) 101 helps state, local, and tribal governments determine and structure their planning requirements. Relate emergency planning to National Incident Management System (NIMS) compliance and integration. Associate planning principles and concepts to the overall planning process. Identify how the steps in the planning process can improve both deliberate and crisis action planning. Implement the planning process model for future planning efforts. Determine which Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) format is best suited to their jurisdictions.October 19-20, 2023Franklin County EM & HS 5300 Strawberry Farms Blvd Columbus, Ohio 43230 Enroll
EMA-ICS300CuyahogaOctober2023G300 Intermediate ICS This 21-hour CLASSROOM course provides training for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS). This course expands upon information covered in the ICS-100 and ICS-200 courses. This course is for individuals who may assume a supervisory role in incidents. Note: During a Type 3 incident, some or all of the Command and General Staff positions may be activated, as well as Division/Group Supervisor and/or Unit Leader level positions. These incidents may extend into multiple operational periods.October 23 – 25, 2023Independence Fire Department 6305 Selig Blvd., Independence, Ohio 44131Enroll
EMA-ICS400WoodOct2023V-ICS-400 Advanced ICS This VIRTUAL ONLINE training is a 15-hour classroom course that provides training for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS). This course expands upon information covered in ICS-100, 200, 700, 800 and ICS-300 courses, which are the prerequisites for the ICS-400 course. The target audience for this course is senior personnel who are expected to perform in a management capacity in an Area Command or Multi-Agency Coordination Entity.October 25 - 27, 2023Virtually Online via MS Teams Enroll
EMA-ICS400StarkNovember2023G400 Advanced ICSThis training is a 15-hour CLASSROOM course that provides training for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS). This course expands upon information covered in ICS-100, 200, 700, 800 and ICS-300 courses, which are the prerequisites for the ICS-400 course. The target audience for this course is senior personnel who are expected to perform in a management capacity in an Area Command or Multi-Agency Coordination Entity.November 1 - 2, 2023Stark County Emergency Management Agency 4500 Atlantic Blvd NE (Lower Level), Canton, Ohio 44705Enroll
EMA-ICS400WarrenNov2023G400 Advanced ICS This training is a 15-hour classroom course that provides training for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS). This course expands upon information covered in ICS-100, 200, 700, 800 and ICS-300 courses, which are the prerequisites for the ICS-400 course. The target audience for this course is senior personnel who are expected to perform in a management capacity in an Area Command or Multi-Agency Coordination Entity.November 6 - 7, 2023Mason Fire Department Station 51 4420 Mason Montgomery Road, Mason, OH 45040 Enroll
EMA-G-272G-272 Warning CoordinationThis course is the latest in the hazardous weather series of courses produced in partnership with the National Weather Service (NWS). Every year, the United States experiences more severe weather than any other country in the world. In order to reduce deaths, injuries, and property losses, emergency managers must work closely with the NWS and the news media to provide effective warnings that can be received and understood by people at risk. This course is intended to help facilitate that process. Course topics include: The Social Dimensions of Warning Response; Developing Effective Warning Messages; Developing an Effective Community Warning Process; and Working with the News Media to Create a Weather Warning Partnership. In addition to lecture and discussion, the course includes case studies, exercises, and an opportunity for interaction with representatives of the local news media.November 7-8, 2023FCEM&HS 5300 Strawberry Farms Blvd Columbus, OH 43230 Enroll
EMA-OH607OH-607 PA Damage Assessment This workshop introduces students to the FEMA Public Assistance (PA) Program by addressing the basics of damage assessment, cost documentation and procurement. The FEMA PA Program provides financial assistance to state and local governments and certain private non-profit organizations for emergency work and infrastructure repairs/replacement following disasters. This workshop is designed for records keepers, administrative and fiscal personnel responsible for cost documentation and/or procurement.November 8, 2023Lucas County EOC 2144 Monroe St Toledo OH 43604 Enroll
EMA-OH-605OH-605 IA Damage Assessment This course provides a detailed overview of the following topics related to post-event assessment of the impact and magnitude of natural and person-made disasters to the private sector. Instruction includes: an overview of the local damage assessment process, criteria for Private Sector impacts, local damage assessment information reporting methods and standards for Private Sector, training local teams (composition or membership of damage assessment teams) and the roles and responsibilities of the Individual Assistance Damage Assessment Coordinator and team leads.November 8, 2023Lucas County EOC 2144 Monroe St Toledo OH 43604 Enroll
EMA-K0105PublicInformationBasicsNov2023K0105 Public Information BasicsFEMA designed this K0105 Public Information Basics course to equip participants with the skills needed to be full or part-time Public Information Officers (PIOs), including oral and written communications; understanding and working with the media; and basic tools and techniques to perform effectively as a PIO, both in the proactive/ advocacy times and crisis/emergency response. November 13 – 17, 2023FEMA's Virtual Online Training Platform More Information will be provided closer to the course date. Enroll
EMA-ICS400CuyahogaNovember2023G400 Advanced ICSThis training is a 15-hour classroom course that provides training for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS). This course expands upon information covered in ICS-100, 200, 700, 800 and ICS-300 courses, which are the prerequisites for the ICS-400 course. The target audience for this course is senior personnel who are expected to perform in a management capacity in an Area Command or Multi-Agency Coordination Entity.November 13 - 14, 2023Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District (NEORSD) 4747 East 49th Street, Cuyahoga Heights, Ohio 44125 Enroll
EMA-L388L388 Advanced Public Information Officer (APIO)The L388 Advanced Public Information Officer course provides participants the knowledge and skills to establish, manage and work within a joint information center (JIC) through multimedia lectures and individual and group activities. The training allows participants the opportunity to apply advanced public information skills during a multi-day functional exercise (FE) designed to test the participants' abilities to analyze, coordinate, process and create information in a fast-paced, realistic environment.November 13-17, 2023Training Location: Ohio Emergency Management Agency, 2855 West Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, OH 43235Enroll
EMA-ICS400HamiltonNov2023G400 Advanced ICS This training is a 15-hour classroom course that provides training for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS). This course expands upon information covered in ICS-100, 200, 700, 800 and ICS-300 courses, which are the prerequisites for the ICS-400 course. The target audience for this course is senior personnel who are expected to perform in a management capacity in an Area Command or Multi-Agency Coordination Entity. November 14 - 15, 2023Hamilton County Educational Services Center 11083 Hamilton Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45231 Enroll
EMA-G-288G-288 Local Volunteer and Donations ManagementThe course is designed to strengthen the abilities of local jurisdictions to successfully prepare for and handle volunteer and donations management issues that may arise. The course content and activities may also serve as a template, thereby enhancing uniformity in addressing areas of donated unsolicited goods, unaffiliated volunteers, and undesignated cash. This training also provides information regarding the state’s volunteer and donations management responsibilities, which are designed to help build relationships between government and non-governmental organizations.November 14-15, 2023Delco EOC 10 Court St. Delaware, OH 43015 Enroll
EMA-ICS300UnionNov2023ICS-300 Intermediate ICSThis 21-hour course provides training for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS). This course expands upon information covered in the ICS-100 and ICS-200 courses. This course is for individuals who may assume a supervisory role in incidents. Note: During a Type 3 incident, some or all of the Command and General Staff positions may be activated, as well as Division/Group Supervisor and/or Unit Leader level positions. These incidents may extend into multiple operational periods. November 14 - 16, 2023Union County Services Center 940 London Ave. Conference Room A & B, Marysville, OH 43040 Enroll
EMA-ICS400TrumbullNov2023G400 Advanced ICSThis training is a 15-hour CLASSROOM course that provides training for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS). This course expands upon information covered in ICS-100, 200, 700, 800 and ICS-300 courses, which are the prerequisites for the ICS-400 course. The target audience for this course is senior personnel who are expected to perform in a management capacity in an Area Command or Multi-Agency Coordination Entity.November 14 - 15, 2023Trumbull County EMA 640 North River Road, NW, Suite B, Warren, Ohio 44483 Enroll
EMA-OH-202OH-202 Debris Management WorkshopThis course provides an overview of issues and recommended actions necessary to plan for, respond to, and recover from a major debris-generating event with emphasis on State and; local responsibilities. Developed from a predisaster planning perspective, the course includes debris staff organizations; compliance with laws and regulations; contracting procedures; debris management site selection; volume-reduction methods; recycling; special debris situations; and supplementary assistance. This workshop is for local officials and state personnel who are responsible for planning and/or implementing debris removal and disposal actions. This includes Public Works, Solid Waste Management, Engineering, Environmental Compliance, Public Information, Legal Affairs and Procurement/Contracting personnel.November 15, 2023Virtual via Microsoft TeamsEnroll
EMA-ICS300AshtabulaDec2023G300 Intermediate ICS This 21-hour CLASSROOM course provides training for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS). This course expands upon information covered in the ICS-100 and ICS-200 courses. This course is for individuals who may assume a supervisory role in incidents. Note: During a Type 3 incident, some or all of the Command and General Staff positions may be activated, as well as Division/Group Supervisor and/or Unit Leader level positions. These incidents may extend into multiple operational periods.December 5 - 7, 2023Ashtabula County EMA, 17 North Market Street, Jefferson, Ohio 44047Enroll
EMA-ICS400FranklinSheriffDec2023G400 Advanced ICSThis training is a 15-hour CLASSROOM course that provides training for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS). This course expands upon information covered in ICS-100, 200, 700, 800 and ICS-300 courses, which are the prerequisites for the ICS-400 course. The target audience for this course is senior personnel who are expected to perform in a management capacity in an Area Command or Multi-Agency Coordination Entity.December 5 - 6, 2023Franklin County Sheriff's Office Training Academy 6373 Young Road, Grove City, Ohio 43123-8901 Enroll
EMA-ICS300LucasJan2024G300 Intermediate ICS This 21-hour CLASSROOM course provides training for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS). This course expands upon information covered in the ICS-100 and ICS-200 courses. This course is for individuals who may assume a supervisory role in incidents. Note: During a Type 3 incident, some or all of the Command and General Staff positions may be activated, as well as Division/Group Supervisor and/or Unit Leader level positions. These incidents may extend into multiple operational periods.January 8 - 10, 2024Lucas County Emergency Operations Center, 2144 Monroe Street, Toledo, Ohio 43604Enroll
EMA-ICS400UnionJan2024G400 Advanced ICSThis training is a 15-hour classroom course that provides training for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS). This course expands upon information covered in ICS-100, 200, 700, 800 and ICS-300 courses, which are the prerequisites for the ICS-400 course. The target audience for this course is senior personnel who are expected to perform in a management capacity in an Area Command or Multi-Agency Coordination Entity.January 17 – 18, 2024Union County Service Center 940 London Avenue, Marysville, Ohio 43040Enroll
EMA-ICS400LucasJan2024G400 Advanced ICSThis training is a 15-hour classroom course that provides training for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS). This course expands upon information covered in ICS-100, 200, 700, 800 and ICS-300 courses, which are the prerequisites for the ICS-400 course. The target audience for this course is senior personnel who are expected to perform in a management capacity in an Area Command or Multi-Agency Coordination Entity.January 29 - 30, 2024Lucas County Emergency Operations Center, 2144 Monroe Street, Toledo, Ohio 43604Enroll
EMA-MGT347ICSFormsFranklinFeb2024MGT-347 ICS Forms Review (Morning)Course provided by TEEX This ICS-Forms course is a 4-hour workshop and students will learn about and use the most common Incident Command System (ICS) forms. The course will prepare you to work with the ICS Forms used in the Incident Command Planning process to assist in the development of an Incident Action Plan (IAP). You will be introduced to the forms and will practice how to develop and write effective objectives to manage an expanding all-hazards incident. The course will allow you to learn and experience the benefits of using the forms in responding to emergencies or managing planned events.February 6, 2024 (Morning)FRANKLIN COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT & HOMELAND SECURITY, 5300 STRAWBERRY FARMS BLVD., COLUMBUS, OH 43230Enroll
EMA-MGT904ICS300FranklinCoFeb2024ICS-300 Intermediate for Expanding Incidents``Course provided by TEEX This 21-hour classroom course provides training for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS) and Individuals who may assume a supervisory role in incidents. This course expands upon information covered in the ICS 100 and ICS 200 courses. Note: During a Type 3 incident, some or all of the Command and General Staff positions may be activated, as well as Division/Group Supervisor and/or Unit Leader level positions. These incidents may extend into multiple operational periods.February 6 – 8, 2024Franklin County Emergency, Management & Homeland Security, 5300 Strawberry Farms Blvd., Columbus, OH 43230Enroll
EMA-ICS400MGT905FranklinMarch2024ICS-400 Advanced ICSCourse provided by TEEX Course Description: This two-day course builds upon information covered in the ICS-100, ICS-200, and ICS-300 courses and explains the roles and responsibilities of local, county, state, and federal agencies involved in managing an expanding incident. Students will participate in-group activities that introduce the use of an Incident Complex and Area Command, and the interactions between Multi-Agency Coordination (MAC) entities.March 5 – 6, 2024Franklin County Emergency Management & Homeland Security, 5300 Strawberry Farms Blvd., Columbus, OH 43230 Enroll
EMA-L449-906TtTFranklinJune2024MGT906-Incident Command System (ICS) TtT (L-449)Course provided by TEEX Course Description: This five-day L-449 ICS Train the Trainer (TtT) course provides training that will develop the student's instructional skills and prepare them to deliver FEMA's Incident Command Systems (ICS) curriculum. Instructors will provide students training on the delivery of IS-100 Introduction to the ICS, ICS-200 Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response, ICS-300 Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents, ICS-400: Advanced ICS for Complex Incidents, ICS-402 NIMS and ICS Overview for Senior Officials (students must attend all sessions and participate in all course activities).June 24 - 28, 2024Franklin County Emergency Management & Homeland Security, 5300 Strawberry Farms Blvd., Columbus, Ohio 43230 Enroll

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