EMERGENCY PLANNING

Professional Development Series (PDS) Course

The objectives of this two day course are to improve planning skills and promote the development of integrated emergency operations plans. Established planning concepts are used within the context of emergency management. The components of an emergency operations plan are presented. The planning process, action planning techniques, importance of team building during plan development and purpose of exercising plans are thoroughly addressed.

This course is appropriate for anyone involved in the development of integrated emergency operations plans

TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE THIS COURSE, BOTH THE CLASSROOM PORTION AND THE CORRESPONDING INDEPENDENT STUDY COURSE MUST BE COMPLETED. THE INDEPENDENT STUDY COURSE IS AVAILABLE BY ACCESSING FEMA'S WEBSITE. AFTER RECEIVING YOUR COMPLETION CERTIFICATE, PLEASE SEND A COPY TO IEMA, 2200 SOUTH DIRKSEN PARKWAY, SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS 62703 SO IT CAN BE ADDED TO YOUR OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT. FOLLOWING THE RECEIPT OF THE INDEPENDENT STUDY CERTIFICATE AND COMPLETION OF THE CLASSROOM PORTION, YOUR COURSE CERTIFICATE WILL BE MAILED TO YOU. AT THIS POINT THE COURSE WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR BOTH THE PDS AND THE IPEM PROGRAM.

Please note: Applications for courses will be accepted up to 1 day prior to the course date.
However, the cutoff date for lodging is 7 days prior to class.

If you want to learn more about the Training Program or are interested in attending a specific course, please contact the IEMA Regional Coordinator serving your county. Registration must be made in advance to attend any course. An application can be obtained from the IEMA Regional Coordinator or by downloading in pdf format.