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The VDEM Training Calendar enables you to view all classes or to find classes based on specific criteria. Use the selection menus below to specify which courses you wish to view, or simply click the "View All Courses" link to see all of the courses VDEM is currently offering. You can also browse course descriptions.
Browse Course Descriptions:
- EM Training/CERT
- Hazmat
- Radiological Emergency Response
- Terrorism Training Consortium
- Search and Rescue
- VDEM Reservist
NEW - VDEM’s Learning Management System, known as the Knowledge Center (KC), is a Web-based program that provides up-to-date training information directly from the user’s desktop. This important training tool manages the administration of classroom and on-line training which ultimately improves the delivery of training to all users.
Access VDEM Knowledge Center (KC) [opens in a new browser window]
Note that Hazardous Materials Training Program courses are not listed in the main Training Calendar. Click here to view these courses.
To request an Emergency Management class for your organization, please submit a written request at least 60 days in advance with a commitment to provide an agreed-upon minimum number of participants, provide an adequate training facility, allow other students to enroll and furnish any refreshments desired. Send written requests to EMTraining@vdem.virginia.gov.
In addition to our regular courses, check out our special training opportunities below.
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Special Training Opportunities
- Weapons of Mass Destruction Training:
Sponsored and hosted by the Center For Domestic Preparedness in Anniston, AL, this training track consists of two separate courses: WMD EMS and WMD Hands-On Training. The track is designed for responders in EMS, including those trained as Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) and paramedics. Hospital staff, including physicians and nurses, will also benefit from this training. Responders must be a state-licensed paramedic, EMT, or emergency care provider (emergency room physician or nurse). For more information, including how to register, click here [opens in a new browser window]
- Anti-Terrorism Training For First Responders:Sponsored by the Department of Criminal Justice Services and conducted by Homeland Security Program, New Mexico Tech – Energetic Materials Research and Testing Center (EMRTC), U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Chesterfield County Police Department will serve as a host for the training. For more information, including how to register, click here [40 kb pdf]
- Managing Floodplain Development through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), December 7-11, 2009. Sponsored by the Virginia Department of Conservation & Recreation and the Emergency Management Institute, this EMI course is designed to provide an organized training opportunity for local officials responsible for administering their local floodplain management ordinance. The course will focus on the NFIP and concepts of floodplain management, maps and studies, ordinance administration, and the relationship between floodplain management and flood insurance. The course will be held in Christiansburg, VA. For more information, including how to register, click here [77 kb .doc]
- State Employee Terrorism and Security Awareness Orientation
- Hazardous Materials Training
- Terrorism Training Program: To schedule a course for your organization, please contact Ken Clark at 804-897-6500 ext. 6572 or ken.clark@vdem.virginia.gov. You may also use our online request form.
- DHS Weapons of Mass Destruction resident courses: National Domestic Preparedness Consortium
- Incident Command System – ICS 100, 200, 300 & 400 classes - Position Specific Train the Trainer
- Northern Virginia - VDEM Regional Emergency Management Academy
Session One January 4-8, 2010
This week-long program brings together several series of Emergency Management and Incident Command System courses for presentation in a central location within the region. This format allows individuals to participate in one to three training courses during the week, while minimizing travel and related costs for their agencies. It is intended specifically for students from Region VII, northern Virginia. Scheduled training programs include instruction from local and state experts as well as national programs presented through the Department of Homeland Security. Three curriculum tracks are available. Click here for specific information on training tracks and courses offered.
Training at FEMA's Emergency Management Institute
- Note on security procedures at the EMI campus
- FEMA Releases Online Training Course for the National Response Framework [38kb PDF]
- EMI GRAM
- Online Course: National Incident Management System Resource Management (IS703) - Replaces Resource Management G276 - 16 hours - APS
This interactive computer-based course provides the principles, tools, processes, and systems used in NIMS that incident managers need for timely and effective resource management during an incident. This course will supersede G-276. For those who have completed G-276 still may claim credit for it as an elective, or IS-703 will count. (Online link: http://www.training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/is703.asp. This external link will open in a new browser window.)
Elective for Advanced Professional Series certification. - For more information visit the EMI Web site at http://www.training.fema.gov/emiweb [opens in a new browser window]
