New Coordinators Workshop

This one day course is designed to provide new local emergency management agency coordinators a overview of their responsibilities in relationship to their local government and the state. The course also covers the Illinois Emergency Management Act as well as the current requirements outlined in the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Administrative Rules, and how this effects their jurisdiction. Participants will have the opportunity to apply what they have learned during group activities.

Course Length: 8 hours

Course Manager: Please contact Regional Office for more information

Course Timeline: Unless otherwise stated, registration is always 30 minutes prior to the class start time.

Prerequisite: For local emergency management agency personnel, if available, please bring a copy of your Emergency Operations Plan (EOP), ordinance creating your positon and job description.

Target Audience/Discipline: This course is designed for newly appointed local emergency management coordinators and their staff. Personnel from fire service, law enforcement and emergency medical services will also benefit from this course.

Scheduled Classes: There are no scheduled dates for this course.

Please note: Applications for courses will be accepted up to 1 day prior to the course date.

If you want to learn more about the Training Program or are interested in attending a specific course, please contact your IEMA Regional Coordinator or Nancy Buck. Registration should be made in advance to attend any IEMA sponsored class. Walk-in registrations are only accepted if room space and course materials are available. To register for IEMA classes, please see the IEMA Online Registration and Tracking Program Page.