Kitsap County DEM

CERT Training - October 2025
2025-10-23 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Keyport Bible Church, 15270 Washington Ave, Keyport, Washington, 98345
The next offering of Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training in Kitsap County starts October 23. This nationally certified training provides community members the opportunity to learn the vital skills and teamwork essential to assist and provide support in an emergency or disaster. The classes will be held over the course of four weeks on Thursday evenings and Saturday days at Keyport Bible Church located at 15270 Washington Ave in Keyport. The exception is Saturday, Nov. 1 when the training will be held at 8900 Imperial Way SW, Bremerton.)
This training is available at no cost. Participants must be 18 years of age or older. Class size is limited. The complete schedule and additional details can be found at this link. Learn how to become a KCDEM volunteer at this link.

PER 332 - Population Monitoring at Community Reception Centers
2025-09-13 08:00 - 16:00 | KCDEM EOC, 8900 Imperial Way SW, Bremerton, WA, 98312, United States
Sat., Sept 13 – PER-332 Population Monitoring at Community Reception Centers
This one-day training provided by CTOS Center for Radiological/Nuclear Training will be held at the KCDEM Operations & Training Center (8900 Imperial Way SW, Bremerton 98312) from 0800 – 1600.
How to register:
1. Navigate to the Acadis Homepage https://ctos.acadisonline.com/
2. Select the WebForms link.
3. Select New User Account Request. Complete all fields including Applicant Certification.
Note: To receive credit for this FEMA course, attendees must list a Student Identification (SID) Number on the Account Request. A SID number can be obtained at the following link: https://cdp.dhs.gov/femasid
4. Select Submit on the bottom of the page.
You will receive an email within 48 hours with your new LMS account information and a request to set up a password.
Once your account is active return to the Acadis Homepage page and sign in.
From the Home Page, click on the Training and Events-Browse or Sign up for Training tab. Select your class and follow the LMS prompts.
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PER-348-Response to a Radiological Dispersal Device (RDD)
2025-09-12 08:00 - 16:00 | KCDEM EOC, 8900 Imperial Way SW, Bremerton, WA, 98312, United States
Fri., Sept. 12 – PER-348-Response to a Radiological Dispersal Device (RDD) – Overview and Implementation of the First 100 Minutes Guidance
This one-day training provided by CTOS Center for Radiological/Nuclear Training will be held at the KCDEM Operations & Training Center (8900 Imperial Way SW, Bremerton 98312) from 0800 – 1600.
How to register:
1. Navigate to the Acadis Homepage https://ctos.acadisonline.com/
2. Select the WebForms link.
3. Select New User Account Request. Complete all fields including Applicant Certification.
Note: To receive credit for this FEMA course, attendees must list a Student Identification (SID) Number on the Account Request. A SID number can be obtained at the following link: https://cdp.dhs.gov/femasid
4. Select Submit on the bottom of the page.
You will receive an email within 48 hours with your new LMS account information and a request to set up a password.
Once your account is active return to the Acadis Homepage page and sign in.
From the Home Page, click on the Training and Events-Browse or Sign up for Training tab. Select your class and follow the LMS prompts.
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PER-370 Hospital Radiological First Receivers
2025-09-11 08:00 - 16:00 | KCDEM EOC, 8900 Imperial Way SW, Bremerton, WA, 98312, United States
Thurs., Sept 11 – PER-370 Hospital Radiological First Receivers: Detecting Radioactive Contamination
This one-day training provided by CTOS Center for Radiological/Nuclear Training will be held at the KCDEM Operations & Training Center (8900 Imperial Way SW, Bremerton 98312) from 0800 – 1600.
How to register:
1. Navigate to the Acadis Homepage https://ctos.acadisonline.com/
2. Select the WebForms link.
3. Select New User Account Request. Complete all fields including Applicant Certification.
Note: To receive credit for this FEMA course, attendees must list a Student Identification (SID) Number on the Account Request. A SID number can be obtained at the following link: https://cdp.dhs.gov/femasid
4. Select Submit on the bottom of the page.
You will receive an email within 48 hours with your new LMS account information and a request to set up a password.
Once your account is active return to the Acadis Homepage page and sign in.
From the Home Page, click on the Training and Events-Browse or Sign up for Training tab. Select your class and follow the LMS prompts.
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PER-348-Response to a Radiological Dispersal Device (RDD)
2025-09-10 08:00 - 16:00 | KCDEM EOC, 8900 Imperial Way SW, Bremerton, WA, 98312, United States
Wed., Sept. 10 – PER-348-Response to a Radiological Dispersal Device (RDD) – Overview and Implementation of the First 100 Minutes Guidance
This one-day training provided by CTOS Center for Radiological/Nuclear Training will be held at the KCDEM Operations & Training Center (8900 Imperial Way SW, Bremerton 98312) from 0800 – 1600.
How to register:
1. Navigate to the Acadis Homepage https://ctos.acadisonline.com/
2. Select the WebForms link.
3. Select New User Account Request. Complete all fields including Applicant Certification.
Note: To receive credit for this FEMA course, attendees must list a Student Identification (SID) Number on the Account Request. A SID number can be obtained at the following link: https://cdp.dhs.gov/femasid
4. Select Submit on the bottom of the page.
You will receive an email within 48 hours with your new LMS account information and a request to set up a password.
Once your account is active return to the Acadis Homepage page and sign in.
From the Home Page, click on the Training and Events-Browse or Sign up for Training tab. Select your class and follow the LMS prompts.
PER_348_Flyer

PER 332 - Population Monitoring at Community Reception Centers
2025-09-09 08:00 - 16:00 | KCDEM EOC, 8900 Imperial Way SW, Bremerton, WA, 98312, United States
Tues., Sept. 9 – PER-332 Population Monitoring at Community Reception Centers
This one-day training provided by CTOS Center for Radiological/Nuclear Training will be held at the KCDEM Operations & Training Center (8900 Imperial Way SW, Bremerton 98312) from 0800 – 1600.
How to register:
1. Navigate to the Acadis Homepage https://ctos.acadisonline.com/
2. Select the WebForms link.
3. Select New User Account Request. Complete all fields including Applicant Certification.
Note: To receive credit for this FEMA course, attendees must list a Student Identification (SID) Number on the Account Request. A SID number can be obtained at the following link: https://cdp.dhs.gov/femasid
4. Select Submit on the bottom of the page.
You will receive an email within 48 hours with your new LMS account information and a request to set up a password.
Once your account is active return to the Acadis Homepage page and sign in.
From the Home Page, click on the Training and Events-Browse or Sign up for Training tab. Select your class and follow the LMS prompts.
PER_332_Flyer

MGT-469 Radiological Dispersal Device (RDD) Response Guidance
2025-09-08 08:00 - 2025-09-09 16:00 | KCDEM EOC, 8900 Imperial Way SW, Bremerton, WA, 98312, United States
Sept. 8 & 9 – MGT-469 Radiological Dispersal Device (RDD) Response Guidance – Train the Planner
This two-day training provided by CTOS Center for Radiological/Nuclear Training will be held at the KCDEM Operations & Training Center (8900 Imperial Way SW, Bremerton 98312) from 0800 – 1600 each day.
How to register:
1. Navigate to the Acadis Homepage https://ctos.acadisonline.com/
2. Select the WebForms link.
3. Select New User Account Request. Complete all fields including Applicant Certification.
Note: To receive credit for this FEMA course, attendees must list a Student Identification (SID) Number on the Account Request. A SID number can be obtained at the following link: https://cdp.dhs.gov/femasid
4. Select Submit on the bottom of the page.
You will receive an email within 48 hours with your new LMS account information and a request to set up a password.
Once your account is active return to the Acadis Homepage page and sign in.
From the Home Page, click on the Training and Events-Browse or Sign up for Training tab. Select your class and follow the LMS prompts.
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ICS 400
2025-07-16 - 2025-07-17 | KCDEM EOC, 8900 Imperial Way SW, Bremerton, WA, 98312, United States
This course provides training for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS). This course expands upon information covered in ICS 100 through ICS 300 courses, which are prerequisites for the ICS 400 course.
This course focuses on, but is not limited to senior personnel who are expected to perform in a management capacity in an Area Command or Multi-Agency Coordination Entity.
Register at this link.

Trusted Partner Network Training
2025-06-11 11:00 - 14:00, 2025-06-07 11:00 - 14:00 | KCDEM EOC, 8900 Imperial Way SW, Bremerton, WA, 98312, United States
Volunteer with KCDEM to pass on critical emergency notifications to those who count on you! Details on the Trusted Partner Network can be found here. The event will be held from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Operations & Training Center, 8900 Imperial Way SW, Bremerton, WA 98312
A box lunch will be served. Please let us know in the registration if you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions.

ICS 300
2025-05-07 - 2025-05-09 | KCDEM EOC, 8900 Imperial Way SW, Bremerton, WA, 98312, United States
This 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 focuses on individuals who may assume a supervisory role in incidents, this includes but is not limited to Command and General Staff positions which may be activated, as well as Division/Group Supervisor and/or Unit Leader level positions. These incidents may extend into multiple operational periods.
Click this link to register.

CERT Training - April 2025
2025-04-03 18:00 - 20:30 | KCDEM Campus, 8900 SW Imperial Way, Bremerton, WA, 98312, United States
The next offering of Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training in Kitsap County starts April 3. This nationally certified training provides community members the opportunity to learn the vital skills and teamwork essential to assist and provide support in an emergency or disaster. The classes will be held over the course of four weeks on Thursday evenings and Saturday days at Keyport Bible Church located at 15270 Washington Ave in Keyport.
This training is available at no cost. Participants must be 18 years of age or older. Class size is limited. The complete schedule and additional details can be found at this link.

West Bremerton Resiliency Hub Kickoff
2025-04-01 18:00 - 19:30 | Olympic College – Bremerton, 1600 Chester Ave, Bremerton, WA, 98377
Get Ready for the BIG ONE!
If you live, work or volunteer in West Bremerton, this event is for you! Learn with your neighbors how to prepare for and respond to a major earthquake and other disasters. This launch of the Community Resiliency Hub initiative will provide information on how to prepare for and effectively respond to a major earthquake.
The event will be held at the William D. Harvey Theatre on the Bremerton campus of Olympic College from 6:00-7:30 p.m. on April 1, 2025 – No Fooling – It’s time to get prepared! Light refreshments will be served.
Please sign up for this free event by clicking the REGISTRATION box above.
Residents and organizational leaders in West Bremerton are strongly encouraged to take a survey at this link to help us understand our current level of emergency and disaster preparedness.

G0402 NIMS Overview for Senior Officials (Executives, Elected & Appointed)
2025-03-21 08:30 - 12:30, 2025-03-18 12:30 - 16:30 | KCDEM EOC, 8900 Imperial Way SW, Bremerton, WA, 98312, United States
The purpose of this course is to familiarize Senior Officials (executives, elected and appointed officials, city/county managers, agency administrators, etc.) with their role in supporting incident management within the National Incident Management System (NIMS).
Selection Criteria: Executives and senior officials, including elected officials, city/county managers, agency administrators, etc.
Course Objectives
• Explain the National Incident Management System.
• Explain the NIMS Management Characteristics, the organizational structure of the Incident Command System, and the role of the Command and General Staff.
• Explain the attributes and purpose of Emergency Operations Centers.
• Explain the interconnectivity between the MAC Group, EOCs, the Joint Information System and Incident Command.
• Explain the Senior Official’s role in preparedness.
Target Audience
Executives and senior officials, including elected officials, city/county managers, agency administrators, etc.
Duration
Duration: One half-day (4 hours)

CERT Training - January 2025
2025-01-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Keyport Bible Church, 15270 Washington Ave, Keyport, Washington, 98345
The next offering of Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training in Kitsap County starts January 9. This nationally certified training provides community members the opportunity to learn the vital skills and teamwork essential to assist and provide support in an emergency or disaster. The classes will be held over the course of four weeks on Thursday evenings and Saturday days at Keyport Bible Church located at 15270 Washington Ave in Keyport.
This training is available at no cost. Participants must be 18 years of age or older. Class size is limited. The complete schedule and additional details can be found at this link.

ICS-400 Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff
2025-01-08 08:00 - 2025-01-09 17:00 | KCDEM Campus, 8900 SW Imperial Way, Bremerton, WA, 98312, United States
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course provides training on and resources for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS). This course expands upon information covered in the ICS 100 through ICS 300 courses, which are prerequisites for ICS 400.
COURSE OBJECTIVES

Explain how major incidents engender special management challenges.
Describe the circumstances in which an Area Command is established.
Describe the circumstances in which Multi-Agency Coordination Systems are established.

PREREQUISITES
Required:

IS-100 Introduction to Incident Command System (ICS) (any version)

IS-200 ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents (any version)
IS-700 National Incident Management System (any version)
IS-800 National Response Framework, An Introduction (any version)
ICS-300 Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents
Visit FEMA’s Emergency Management Institute to complete these Independent Study courses.

TARGET AUDIENCE

Emergency Management, police, fire, healthcare, public works, human services, parks, electeds and policy makers
Selection Criteria: 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.
This course is open to any responder from cities, tribes, county, state and federal agencies, special purpose districts, and private and non-profit partners.

To apply, go to ICS-400

Extreme Winter Storm Shelter Training
2024-12-07 09:00 - 12:00 | KCDEM Campus, 8900 SW Imperial Way, Bremerton, WA, 98312, United States
KCDEM, in partnership with the American Red Cross, is providing Extreme Winter Storm Shelter Training on Saturday, December 7, 2024. The training will be held at the Kitsap County Emergency Services Operations & Training Center, 8900 Imperial Way SW, Bremerton from 9 a.m. – noon. This training is designed to equip local volunteers with the essential knowledge needed to activate a 24-hour disaster shelter. This shelter will open before a major winter storm disrupts safe travel. Shelter clients will be provided with bedding and meals until it is safe to travel once again.
This training is open to all KCDEM volunteers and community members interested in becoming a KCDEM volunteer.

ICS-300 Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents
2024-11-19 08:00 - 2024-11-21 16:00 | KCDEM Campus, 8900 SW Imperial Way, Bremerton, WA, 98312, United States
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This 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.
COURSE OBJECTIVES

Describe how the National Incident Management System (NIMS) Command and Management component supports the management of expanding incidents.
Describe the incident/event management process for supervisors and expanding incidents as prescribed by the Incident Command System (ICS).
Implement the incident management process on a simulated Type 3 incident.
Develop an Incident Action Plan for a simulated incident.

PREREQUISITES
Required:

IS-100 Introduction to Incident Command System (ICS) (any version)
IS-200 ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents (any version)
IS-700 National Incident Management System (any version)
IS-800 National Response Framework, An Introduction (any version)

Visit FEMA’s Emergency Management Institute to complete these Independent Study courses.
DISCIPLINES

Emergency Management, Law Enforcement, Fire, EMS, Hospital, Public Works, DCD, Human Services, Medical Reserve Corps, Risk, Public Health, Policy Makers, anyone 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.
Register at ICS-300

Survival Fire Making
2024-09-14 13:00 - 15:30 | Camp Calvinwood, 6838 Calvinwood Road, Port Orchard, WA, 98367, United States
Learn how to make a fire in a challenging environment. This training is considered basic fire making using only the resources you find in the outdoors and what you have with you.
All students are to bring one new Bic Classic lighter. You may also bring a ferrocerium rod and striker if you have one, as well as a pair of gardening or leather palm gloves. Dress for the weather of the day. This class will be hands-on and will involve walking on trails and kneeling; kneeling pads will be available.
Class date is Saturday, September 14 and is limited to 8 community members in addition to the KCDEM volunteers already registered. Class starts at 1 pm and will be about 2.5 hours.
After this class the student will have the fundamental knowledge of how to build and maintain a fire using only a few resources that the student should have, and the resources found in nature.
This class will be held at Camp Calvinwood, near Port Orchard. The address is 6838 Calvinwood Road, Port Orchard. Calvinwood Road is about 3.5 miles from the Sedgwick overpass. From the Sidney and Sedgwick intersection, head west/southwest on Sedgwick, which will eventually become Lake Flora Rd. The entrance gate will be unlocked and you will need to open the gate, drive through the gate, and then close it after you drive through. Follow the signs to the training area. Please close the gate after entry and exit.
After this class the student will have the fundamental knowledge of how to prevent, recognize, and treat hypothermia injury.
**There will be about an hour break before the next class, so if you’d like to take both classes on the same day, you can bring a lunch or return after getting a lunch.**

Hypothermia Prevention & Treatment
2024-09-14 09:30 - 12:00 | Camp Calvinwood, 6838 Calvinwood Road, Port Orchard, WA, 98367, United States
This class will discuss clothing choices to prevent hypothermia and the resources that can be used to treat hypothermia.
Class date is Saturday September 14 and is limited to 7 community members in addition to KCDEM volunteers that have already registered. Class starts at 9:30am and will be about 2.5 hours.
This class will be held at Camp Calvinwood, near Port Orchard. The address is 6838 Calvinwood Road, Port Orchard. Calvinwood Road is about 3.5 miles from the Sedgwick overpass. From the Sidney and Sedgwick intersection, head west/southwest on Sedgwick, which will eventually become Lake Flora Rd. The entrance gate will be unlocked and you will need to open the gate, drive through the gate, and then close it after you drive through. Follow the signs to the training area. Please close the gate after entry and exit.
After this class the student will have the fundamental knowledge of how to prevent, recognize, and treat hypothermia injury.
**There will be about an hour break before the next class, so if you’d like to take both classes on the same day, you can bring a lunch or return after getting a lunch.**

Survival Fire Making
2024-09-07 13:00 - 15:30 | Camp Calvinwood, 6838 Calvinwood Road, Port Orchard, WA, 98367, United States
Learn how to make a fire in a challenging environment. This training is considered basic fire making using only the resources you find in the outdoors and what you have with you.
All students are to bring one new Bic Classic lighter. You may also bring a ferrocerium rod and striker if you have one, as well as a pair of gardening or leather palm gloves. Dress for the weather of the day. This class will be hands-on and will involve walking on trails and kneeling; kneeling pads will be available.
Class date is Saturday, September 7 and is limited to 5 community members in addition to the KCDEM volunteers already registered. Class starts at 1 pm and will be about 2.5 hours.
After this class the student will have the fundamental knowledge of how to build and maintain a fire using only a few resources that the student should have, and the resources found in nature.
This class will be held at Camp Calvinwood, near Port Orchard. The address is 6838 Calvinwood Road, Port Orchard. Calvinwood Road is about 3.5 miles from the Sedgwick overpass. From the Sidney and Sedgwick intersection, head west/southwest on Sedgwick, which will eventually become Lake Flora Rd. The entrance gate will be unlocked and you will need to open the gate, drive through the gate, and then close it after you drive through. Follow the signs to the training area. Please close the gate after entry and exit.
After this class the student will have the fundamental knowledge of how to prevent, recognize, and treat hypothermia injury.
**There will be about an hour break before the next class, so if you’d like to take both classes on the same day, you can bring a lunch or return after getting a lunch.**

Hypothermia Prevention & Treatment
2024-09-07 09:30 - 12:00 | Camp Calvinwood, 6838 Calvinwood Road, Port Orchard, WA, 98367, United States
This class will discuss clothing choices to prevent hypothermia and the resources that can be used to treat hypothermia.
Class date is Saturday September 7 and is limited to 5 community members in addition to KCDEM volunteers that have already registered. Class starts at 9:30am and will be about 2.5 hours.
This class will be held at Camp Calvinwood, near Port Orchard. The address is 6838 Calvinwood Road, Port Orchard. Calvinwood Road is about 3.5 miles from the Sedgwick overpass. From the Sidney and Sedgwick intersection, head west/southwest on Sedgwick, which will eventually become Lake Flora Rd. The entrance gate will be unlocked and you will need to open the gate, drive through the gate, and then close it after you drive through. Follow the signs to the training area. Please close the gate after entry and exit.
After this class the student will have the fundamental knowledge of how to prevent, recognize, and treat hypothermia injury.
**There will be about an hour break before the next class, so if you’d like to take both classes on the same day, you can bring a lunch or return after getting a lunch.**

County Emergency Preparedness Assessment workshop (LEPC)
2024-08-01 09:00 - 15:00 | Washington
The Kitsap County LEPC (Local Emergency Preparedness Committee) will be hosting the County Emergency Preparedness Assessment (CEPA) in lieu of our regular LEPC meeting on Thursday August 1, 2024, starting at 9:00 a.m. The workshop will be held at the Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue Administration Building. The address is 5300 NW Newberry Hill Road, Suite 101 Silverdale, WA 98383.
This is a state required process we must complete every 3 years. It is imperative that we have a strong level of participation from our partner agencies and organizations. As this will be a long day, lunch will be provided. If you have any allergies or dietary needs, please let us know by COB Thursday July 25. The meeting will conclude no later than 3:00 p.m.
This flyer that provides a good overview of the topics which participants should come prepared to discuss. The information provided will contribute to informing KCDEM and the state on our known threats and hazards, but more importantly, what our gaps there might be in preparing for and responding to these threats and hazards. This understanding of our capabilities will then be used as the documentation from which Kitsap County will be able to seek grant support to address these concerns.

Thanks in advance for your readiness to contribute on behalf of your organization!

Cyber Security Conference
2024-05-14 09:00 - 16:00 | Kitsap Conference Center, 100 Washington Ave, Bremerton, WA, 98337
Cyberattacks have increased substantially over the last decade, threatening the stability of local governments, industry, and non-profit organizations. In response, Kitsap County Department of Emergency Management is hosting a Cyber Security Conference on May 14 at the Kitsap Conference Center in Bremerton.
This event is from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and will help small business owners, non-profits and faith-based organizations take needed steps to safeguard all types of data against theft and loss. There is no cost to register and attend this event. Space is limited. Register today at this link.

CERT Training begins March 20
2024-03-20 18:00 - 21:00 | South Kitsap Fire Station 31, 200 Tremont St., Port Orchard, WA, 98366
The classes will be held over the course of five weeks on Wednesday evenings and Saturday days at Fire Station 31 in Port Orchard.
CERT members are trained in basic disaster response skills such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization and disaster medical operations. CERT training is FREE and open to any person in Kitsap County over the age of 18. The class size is limited and registration in advance is required. All sessions must be attended to complete the course.
Training Schedule
Unit 1 – Disaster Prep/CERT Intro Wednesday, March 20 6pm – 9pm
Unit 3 & 4 – Disaster Medical/Triage Saturday, March 23 9am – 4pm
Unit 2 – CERT Organization Wednesday, March 27 6pm – 8pm
CPR, First Aid, Stop the Bleed Saturday, March 30 8am – 4pm
Unit 8 – Terrorism & CERT Wednesday, April 3 6pm – 8pm
Unit 6 & 7 – Fire & Utilities/Light Search & Rescue Saturday, April 6 9am – 4pm
Unit 5 – Disaster Psychology Wednesday, April 10 6pm – 8pm
Unit 9 – Final Exam and Drill Saturday, April 13 9am – 4pm
The classes will be held at South Kitsap Fire Station 31, 200 Tremont Street, Port Orchard, WA 98366.

Caregivers Disaster Preparedness Guide - Virtual
2024-03-01 08:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
This FEMA webinar is designed to preparing caregivers for a disaster and will highlight strategies for supporting care recipients during disasters. Sign up today at rebrand.ly/qks41x0 for “Caregivers Disaster Preparedness Guide” which starts at 10 a.m. Pacific Time.

G0191 Emergency Operations Center/Incident Command System Interface
2024-02-20 08:00 - 16:15 | Olympic College – Bremerton, 1600 Chester Ave, Bremerton, WA, 98377
The goal of this professional development course, G0191, is to enable the students to develop an effective interface between the Incident Command/Unified Command and the Emergency Operations Center by applying National Incident Management System principles.
Register here through the Washington State Emergency Management Divison training program. The training will be held on the Olympic College Bremerton campus on Tuesday, February 20, 2024.
Course Objectives:

Explain the course structure and potential ICS/EOC interface challenges.
Explain key NIMS concepts, command and coordination systems, and structures.
Analyze given scenarios to determine commonalities and potential interface issues between ICS and EOCs.
Explain the respective roles and interconnectivity of the NIMS command and coordination systems in coordination.
Contrast the typical role and functions of the Incident Command and the EOC during emergency operations.
Analyze given scenarios to apply ICS/EOC interface concepts.
Develop an ICS/EOC interface action plan for your community.
Summarize the course objectives.

Required:

IS-0100 An Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS 100
IS-0700 An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
IS-0800 National Response Framework (NRF), An Introduction
IS-0200 Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response, ICS 200 or IS-2200 Basic Emergency Operations Center Functions

Visit FEMA’s Emergency Management Institute to complete these Independent Study courses.

Extreme Winter Storm Shelter Training
2023-11-18 09:00 - 12:00 | Silverdale Community Church, 9982 Silverdale Way, Silverdale, WA, 98383, United States
KCDEM, in partnership with the American Red Cross, is providing Extreme Winter Storm Shelter Training on Saturday, November 18, 2023. The training will be held at the Silverdale Community Church, 9982 Silverdale Way NW from 9 a.m. – noon. This training is designed to equip local volunteers with the essential knowledge needed to activate a 24-hour disaster shelter. This shelter will open before a storm disrupting safe travel arrives. Shelter clients will be provided with bedding and meals until it is safe to travel.
This training is open to all KCDEM volunteers and community members interested in becoming a KCDEM volunteer.

ATC-20 & ATC-21 Pre and Post Evaluation of Buildings Affected by Seismic Events
2023-11-15 08:00 - 16:30 | Seabeck Conference Center, 13395 Lagoon Dr. NW,, Seabeck, WA 98380, WA, 98380, United States
This FREE one-day course will provide facility managers and building professions with information on resources for post-earthquake evaluation and screening for potential seismic hazards BEFORE an earthquake. The training will be held at the Seabeck Conference Center, 13395 Lagoon Dr. NW, Seabeck, WA 98380. The flyer with additional details can be found here. Additional seats have been added and online registration has reopened!
Post-Earthquake Safety Evaluation of Buildings (ATC-20) –
This course is designed to train inspectors, facility managers,
architects, engineers, contractors, and other building
professionals the methodology for post-earthquake building evaluation.
Rapid Visual Screening of Buildings for Potential Seismic
Hazards (ATC-21) – This course utilizes a rapid sidewalk survey
and a scoring methodology to help building owners, facility
managers, architects, engineers, inspectors, and other
construction professionals to review the condition of a number
of different types of buildings before an earthquake and make
intelligent decisions about where to focus their upgrade dollars.
