How to Achieve Interoperable Communications in Illinois

The workshop will highlight best practices and resources available to improve

interoperable communications from everyday use to critical incidents. Topics include

the new Statewide Interoperability Template (SWIT), hands-on radio training, alerts

and warning, and communications resources available to public safety organizations

in Illinois. Workshop is open to law enforcement, fire, EMS, EMA, public safety

telecommunicators, and individuals completing their IEMA-OHS Professional

Development Series Certificate. Attendees, please bring an agency hand-held radio

for the hands-on portion. If you do not have an issued radio, there will be a limited

number of hand-held radios available for use by attendees.

Course Length: 8 hours

Course Manager: Presenters: ILEAS, MABAS, IL-TERT, ISP, IDPH, IEMA-OHS

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Date	Location
Aug 28, 2025	Lockport FD, Station 6**
** No lodging available

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.