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.

2018 Training

ICS 100/700/200 Combination Class      Apply for the ICS 100/700/200 Combined Class

08:00 - 16:30

March 20, 2018

June 19, 2018

September 18, 2018

December 4, 2018

ICS 300 Classes – 08:00-16:30              Apply for the ICS 300 Classes

ICS 400 Classes 8:00 - 16:30                 Apply for the ICS 400 Class
   

Other 2018 Classes of Interest

 ATC-20
Details coming soon.
 
 EOC Liaison / WebEOC SEMINAR
Liaisons and partners meet to discuss new EOC technology and procedures

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

• Register for a FEMA Student Identification Number (SID)
• Request a Transcript of classes with this Transcript Request Form