Emergency Responder Training

Training is available to First Responders in Pierce County through annual classes that are offered throughout the year. The Homeland Security Region 5 (Pierce County) Training & Exercise Committee also selects classes to specifically meet training needs for the First Responders. The DEM University hosts technical rescue classes.

First Responders include Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire, Healthcare, Law Enforcement, Public Health, Public Works.

Special Classes Offered


NOTE: Student Identification (SID) Number to process all Pierce County, State, and Federal applications is required. Register for an SID number.


 G0557 Rapid Assessment Workshop August 9
 (Puyallup EOC)  Apply Here
G0364  Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for Schools August 14 & 15 (Puyallup EOC)  Apply Here

2019 Training
ICS 100/700/200 Combination Class      Apply for the ICS 100/700/200 Combined Class
08:00 - 16:30
March 19, 2019
June 6, 2019 @ Pacific Lutheran University
September 24, 2019
December 5, 2019

ICS 300 Classes – 08:00-16:30              Apply for the ICS 300 Classes
January 15-16, 2019
April 10-11, 2019
July 16-17, 2019
October 15-16, 2019
ICS 400 Classes 8:00 - 16:30                 Apply for the ICS 400 Class
February 19-20, 2019
May 21-22, 2019
August 20-21, 2019
November 13-14, 2019

2020 Training
*ICS 100/700/200 Combination Class     

07:30 - 16:30
March 17, 2020
June 17, 2020 
September 16, 2020
December 10, 2020

*ICS 300 Classes – 07:30 - 17:00 

          
January 21-23, 2020
April 14-16, 2020
July 6-8, 2020
October 20-22, 2020

*ICS 400 Classes 7:30 - 17:00       

         
February 18-19, 2020
May 19-20, 2020
August 12-13, 2020
November 17-18, 2020
*Registration for 2020 classes will be available soon!





FEMA Online Independent Study Courses


The Emergency Management Institute (EMI) offers self-paced courses designed for people who have emergency management responsibilities and the general public. All are offered free-of-charge to those who qualify for enrollment. To get a complete listing of courses, click on Course List link below.

FEMA’s Independent Study Program offers courses that support the nine mission areas identified by the National Preparedness Goal.
  • Incident Management
  • Operational Planning
  • Disaster Logistics
  • Emergency Communications
  • Service to Disaster Victims
  • Continuity Programs
  • Public Disaster Communications
  • Integrated Preparedness
  • Hazard Mitigation
FEMA Online Independent Study Courses