TRAINING AND OUTREACH EVENTS

AUDIO GATEWAY TRAINING

Recommended for: Communications Unit Personnel (COMT and Technical Specialist)

Description: This offering provides different levels of understanding on audio gateways (i.e., audio bridge) functionality and operations. Participation in all three modules trains state/territory, tribal, regional, or urban area communications personnel on how to activate and deactivate various gateway devices.

This course is taught by ECD/ICTAP instructors who have both dispatch and communications unit experience. The course provides a realistic, hands-on approach to mastering the tasks and skills of an Incident Tactical Dispatcher. This course is designed for experienced dispatchers who are familiar with the Incident Command System and dispatch operations. This course is four days long with an end of course INTD exercise on the fourth day. Each attendee participates in hands-on training exercises and receives a position task book. Attendees are encourage to bring their “to go” kits to the class exercise on the last day.

This course is limited to a maximum of 10 participants.

Training Modules:
• Gateway Overview. A high-level overview for all personnel requiring a basic understanding of audio gateway capabilities
• Advanced Audio Gateway Operation is for communication/technical specialists who need a more advanced understanding of gateway operations; for example, the various types of patches and how to establish or disconnect them
• Gateway Hands-on Configuration. Focused on specific equipment and is for gateway installers, maintenance technicians, and specialists
• The workshop’s lectures, discussions, and practical exercises are focused on the gateways specific to the site and are intended to prepare personnel in a region to quickly activate and deactivate their own equipment. The workshop with all modules is approximately six to eight hours long. Each module builds on previous module(s). The Gateway Hands-on Configuration training session can accommodate up to 10 students.
• Customized support for this offering may vary to meet each state’s unique needs. Potential design options, outcomes, and deliverables may include:
o Basic understanding of audio gateway functionality
o Advanced audio gateway operations for Communications Unit personnel
o Limited operator proficiency
o Identifying LMR communications interoperability issues
o High level overview for different audio gateways
o Audio gateway integration into NIMS ICS operations for Communications Unit personnel
o Hands-on exercise
o Techniques for mitigating RF interference

Event Dates:
4/18/2023 - 4/19/2023

Event Time:
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM each day

Event Location/Address:
Department of Public Safety
Oran Papa Building - Training Room 1st Floor
215 E 7th St.
Des Moines, IA 50319

Registration: Applicants should submit scanned copies of Credentialing Certificates.

Registration closes April 3rd or when the maximum number of registrations have been received.

REGISTRATION

Registration is not complete until all documentation has been received and verified by the ISICSB. Admittance is limited to 10 qualified applicants. If more than 10 qualified personnel apply, final determination of student attendance will be announced by the Statewide Interoperability Coordinator, Haley Nichols (nichols@dps.state.ia.us).

If overnight stays are necessary, a list of hotels offering government rates can be found at https://das.iowa.gov/procurement/agencies/hotel-motel-and-bb-listing

ICS 400 ADVANCED

Course Description:

This 2-day course provides training on and resources for personnel who has a responsibility to function in a command post managing and expanding incident. Topics include use of an Incident Complex and Area Command, and the interactions between Multi-Agency Coordination (MAC) entities.

Course Prerequisites:

ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-300, IS-700, IS-800

Course Target Audience:

This course is designed for senior personnel who are expected to perform in a management capacity in the Area Command or Multi-Agency Coordination Entity.

Additional Information:

1) Classroom T139, in the lower level of The Security Institute. 2) Free parking is available in lot 2B 3) This multi-day course is supported with Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) funding. You may request lodging reimbursement if you traveled an excess of 50 miles one way and an Iowa resident. Prior to start of class, email your lodging reimbursement request to HSEMDTraining@iowa.gov Lodging reimbursement is limited to the first 10 registrants who respond prior to start of class. Maximum lodging reimbursement will be State of Iowa rate of $80 + taxes = $89.60/night. TAKE NOTE: lodging restrictions beginning January 1, 2022 for those requesting reimbursement. 4) All other travel is on your own if above statement doesn't apply 5) Meals are on your own

Event Dates:

4/20/2023 through 4/21/2023

Event Time:

8:00 AM to 4:30 PM each day

Event Location/Address:

The Security Institute (lower level) on WITCC Campus 4647 Stone Ave

Event City:

Sioux City

Event State:

Iowa

Event Zip:

51106

County and District:

WOODBURY - District: 3

Is Sponsored by HSEMD?

Yes

Is HSEMD Hosting Registration?

Yes

Seats Remaining:

13 out of 30 seats remaining

REGISTRATION

Point of Contact

How to Contact HSEMD:

Please contact the HSEMD Training Staff using the contact information page

COML

Recommended for: This course is designed for all Federal, State/Territory, tribal, regional, and local emergency response professionals and support personnel who have an emergency communications background. It is designed to familiarize them with the role and responsibilities of a COML under the National Incident Management System Incident Command System (NIMS ICS).

Students must have completed the prerequisite courses listed below.

Description: The All-Hazards Communications Unit Leader (COML) course trains emergency responders to serve as radio communications unit leaders during all-hazards emergency operations. COML responsibilities include developing plans to effectively use incident communications equipment and facilities, managing distribution of communications equipment to incident personnel, and coordinating the installation and testing of communications equipment.

This course provides DHS-approved and NIMS-compliant instruction with a goal of ensuring Federal agencies and State/Territory organizations have trained personnel capable of coordinating on-scene emergency communications during a multi-jurisdictional response or a planned event. CISA instructors are approved by DHS and have extensive experience both as emergency responders and as COMLs. Instructors work through the discussions and activities to explain the processes used to achieve communication operability, interoperability, and how to incorporate additional communications solutions.

There is no fee to attend this course and course materials will be provided by CISA/ICTAP. All travel/per diem costs are the responsibility of the individual student’s agency.

This course is limited to a maximum of 30 students.

Prerequisites: Completion of the following FEMA training courses is required.

IS-100, Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS-100
IS-200, Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response, ICS-200
ICS-300, Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents
IS-700, An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
IS-800, National Response Framework, An Introduction
In addition, ICS-400, Advanced ICS, Command and General Staff-Complex Incidents, is recommended.

Students should have:

A public safety communications background with exposure to field operations; this experience should be validated by the authority who supervises the applicant.

Basic knowledge of local communications and communications systems; frequencies and spectrum; technologies; local topography; system site locations including knowledge of state, regional, and local communication plans; and communications and resource contacts.

REGISTRATION

Registration: Submit scanned copies of Credentialing Certificates with this registration

Registration closes May 5th or when the maximum number of registrations have been received.

Registration is not complete until all documentation has been received and verified by the ISICSB. Admittance is limited to 30 qualified applicants. With a minimum of 15. Preference will be reserved for Iowa residents. If more than 30 qualified personnel apply, final determination of student attendance will be announced by the Statewide Interoperability Coordinator, Haley Nichols (nichols@dps.state.ia.us).

If overnight stays are necessary, a list of hotels offering government rates can be found at https://das.iowa.gov/procurement/agencies/hotel-motel-and-bb-listing

Event Dates:
5/22/2023 - 5/25/2023

Event Time:
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM daily

Event Location:

Event Dates:
5/22/2023 - 5/25/2023

Event Time:
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM daily

Event Location:
Cedar Rapids Fire Station
713 First Ave. SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401

COMT

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Event Dates:

6/19/2023 - 6/23/2023

Event Location/Address:

Spencer City Hall
101 W 5th St.
Spencer, IA 51301

* More information and how to register for the course will be made available in the coming weeks *

ICS 300 INTERMEDIATE

Course Description:

This course provides training on and resources for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System. This course expands upon information covered in the ICS-100 and ICS-200 courses.

Course Prerequisites:

ICS-100, ICS-200, IS-700, IS-800

Course Target Audience:

This course is open to first responders, public works, jurisdictional executives, hospital leadership, non-profits, and anyone else that may be required to perform intermediate ICS duties.

Additional Information:

1) Training will be held at the Dubuque County Firefighters Association Regional Emergency Responder Training Facility class rooms. 2) Parking available around the building. 3) This multi-day course is supported with Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) funding. You may request lodging reimbursement if you traveled an excess of 50 miles one way and an Iowa resident. Prior to start of class, email your lodging reimbursement request to HSEMDTraining@iowa.gov Lodging reimbursement is limited to the first 10 registrants who respond prior to start of class. Maximum lodging reimbursement will be State of Iowa rate of $80 + taxes = $89.60/night. TAKE NOTE: lodging restrictions beginning January 1, 2022 for those requesting reimbursement. 4) All other travel is on your own if above statement doesn't apply 5) Meals are on your own

Event Dates:

6/20/2023 through 6/22/2023

Event Time:

8:00 AM to 4:30 PM each day

Event Location/Address:

Dubuque County Firefighters Association Regional Emergency Responder Training Facility 14928 Public Safety Way

Event City:

Dubuque

Event State:

Iowa

Event Zip:

52002-8216

County and District:

DUBUQUE - District: 6

Is Sponsored by HSEMD?

Yes

Is HSEMD Hosting Registration?

Yes

Seats Remaining:

2 out of 30 seats remaining

REGISTRATION

Point of Contact

How to Contact HSEMD:

Please contact the HSEMD Training Staff using the contact information page

ICS 400 ADVANCED

Course Description:

Course Prerequisites:

ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-300, IS-700, IS-800

Course Target Audience:

This course is designed for senior personnel who are expected to perform in a management capacity in the Area Command or Multi-Agency Coordination Entity.

Additional Information:

Event Dates:

9/12/2023 through 9/13/2023

Event Time:

8:00 AM to 4:30 PM each day

Event Location/Address:

Dubuque County Firefighters Association Regional Emergency Responder Training Facility 14928 Public Safety Way

Event City:

Dubuque

Event State:

Iowa

Event Zip: