PHEP Training & Distance Learning
Training news:
Please see information and links below for the Montana Emergency Manager’s Association (MEMA) Conference, October 14-16th in Lewistown!
Overview on the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) – A Force Multiplier During Times of Disaster
Sponsored by the National Emergency Management Association and the FEMA National Response Coordination Branch
July 29th, 10am-11am
Join via zoom: Launch Meeting - Zoom
FEMA is offering a series of webinars on the updated Preliminary Damage Assessment process. To join, use the zoom link below.
- July 29th, 8am-9am
- August 7th, 8am-9am
Visit FEMA Zoom [fema.zoomgov.com] and use the codes below:
- Meeting ID:
161 5791 3048 - Passcode: 2025
Floodplain Jail – Compliance and Enforcement Recommendations – Hosted by DNRC Floodplain
August 5th, 1pm-3pm
Save the date
Jeremy Bullock Safe Schools Summit
August 5th-6th
Ben Steele Middle School, Billings
Find agenda and register: Jeremy Bullock Safe Schools Summit | School Safety – Prevention and Preparedness
ICS 300
August 5-7th
Hayden, ID
BNSF Hazmat Response and Preparedness webinar
August 7th, 11am-12pm
Limited to 300 attendees
Register: Webinar - Railroad Emergency Response Back to the Basics - BNSF Hazmat
G197: Integrating Access and Functional Needs into Emergency Management
August 12-13
Fort Harrison
Final registration: G197 Access and Function Needs Registration
Registration Closes 08/01/2025
Please contact Mackenzie Mann for more information mackenzie.mann@mt.gov
Return to School virtual event – hosted by US Secret Service
Aligning behavioral threat assessment and management with a multi-tiered system of support: Building a continuum of prevention and intervention
August 13th, 10am-12:30pm
Register: Enhancing School Safety Using Behavioral Threat Assessment
Crisis Leadership – delivered via TEEX
August 14th
Sheridan, WY
Register: https://teex.org/class/MGT340/
CISA Active Shooter Preparedness
August 14th, 10am-12pm
NEMA Empowered: Preparing for Potential Changes in Emergency Management webinar
August 20th, 12pm-1pm
Register and find more information: Meeting Registration - Zoom
Enhancing Campus Safety Using a Threat Assessment Model
August 20th 4pm-8pm
Sheridan, WY
Register: email jclements@sheridan.edu
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Basic Training
Virtual pre-course materials must be completed prior to the in-person course on Aug. 30
August 30th, 8am-5pm
Circle, McCone Fire Hall
Register: McCone County Basic CERT Class
FUNSAR — Lewis and Clark County Search and Rescue
September 6 and 7
Helena, MT
Purpose: These FREE courses focus on those new to Search and Rescue and many jurisdictions use them as the basis for their SAR Academy training for new members. We focus on the National SAR System, what happens on a SAR mission, followed by practical exercises on how to search and operate safely in any environment.
Contact Person: Matt Bartlett (matt.bartlett@lcsar.net)
CISA Region 8 Insider Threat Mitigation Webinar
September 9th 10am-12pm
Register: Qualtrics Survey | Qualtrics Experience Management
Rail Incidents: Preparedness and Response for Emergency Managers
September 12th, 9:00am-11:30am
Laurel
Register: Rail Incidents: Preparedness and Response for Emergency Managers | TRANSCAER
TRANSCAER Rail Safety Training Event & Drill
September 12th, 1:00pm-3:00pm
Laurel
Register: TRANSCAER Rail Safety Training Event & Drill | TRANSCAER
TRANSCAER Rail Safety Training Event & Drill
September 13th, 9:30am-3:30pm
Laurel
Register: TRANSCAER Rail Safety Training Event & Drill | TRANSCAER
FUNSAR — Stillwater County Search and Rescue
September 13 and 14
Columbus, MT
Purpose: These free courses focus on those new to Search and Rescue and many jurisdictions use them as the basis for their SAR Academy training for new members. We focus on the National SAR System, what happens on a SAR mission, followed by practical exercises on how to search and operate safely in any environment.
Contact Person: Ty Williams (twilliams@scsomt.org)
CISA and DHS Unclassified Quarterly Threat Briefing webinar
September 16th, 1pm
Register: Qualtrics Survey | Qualtrics Experience Management
2025 MT Public Health “Summer” Institute
September 22nd-25th
Billings
Registration is open: 2025 Montana Public Health Summer Institute Registration
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Basic Training
Virtual pre-course materials must be completed prior to the in-person course on the 27th
September 27th, 8am – 5pm
Lewistown
Sign-up: https://forms.office.com/r/QXMu6zsxyyi
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Recognition, Response & Risk Management for law enforcement, first responders, and school administrators. All sessions are free and run from 8:30am – 12:30pm.
- Monday 9/29/25 @ Flathead High School
- Tuesday 9/30/25 @ Missoula Schools Admin Building
- Wednesday 10/1/25 @ Helena Schools Lincoln Center
- Thursday 10/2/25 @ Belgrade Schools Learning Center
- Friday 10/3/25 @ Billings Schools Lincoln Center
Registration & Schedule: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/14p0TuA33uvZino-IdOk__DijnkE2RVEY1Tmv4m8dvLA/preview
Wilderness First Aid – Lewis and Clark County Search and Rescue
October 4th & 5th
Helena, MT
Purpose: This free course covers basic emergency medicine topics such as airway management, breathing emergencies, circulatory problems, and environmental concerns.
Contact Person: Matt Bartlett (matt.bartlett@lcsar.net)
Pre-MEMA Conference Training
October 14th – two options, both running from 8am-5pm
Planning for Disaster Debris Management (MGT-460)
- Register for Planning for Disaster Debris Management (MGT-460) delivery # 3995 in Lewistown, Montana
Or
Social Media Engagement Strategies (PER-343)
Please also register on MEMA for accurate head counts: Montana Emergency Managers Association - Home
Montana Emergency Managers Association (MEMA) Conference
October 15th – 16th
Lewistown
Registration now open! Early bird pricing through July 31st
Register and information: Montana Emergency Managers Association - Home
O-305 Type 3 All-Hazard Incident Management Team – see attached announcement for full details
October 20th-24th
DoubleTree Hilton, Helena
Deadline to submit nomination is September 15th: O-305 Nomination Form / 2025 - Veoci
MGT340 Leadership in Crisis (TEEX delivered)
October 23rd 8:30am-12:30pm
Helena
Save the date – Event will review Mandalay Bay event from leadership lens
NOAA/EPA’s Computer Aided Management of Emergency Operations (CAMEO)
October 23-November 20th (Thursday webinars 2 hours each)
Cost is $400 per student, but some costs may be eligible for HMEP grant reimbursement
More information: info@cameosuitetraining.com
L0388 Advanced Public Information Officer - Tentative
October 27-31, 2025
Bismarck, ND
More information: https://apps.nd.gov/des/TrainingAndExercise
ICS 300
October 28-30
Gallatin County
Save the date – contact Kevin Larsen if interested kevin@readygallatin.com
L0105 Public Information Basics
December 2-4th
Fort Harrison
Registration is open! Contact Betsy.Ross@mt.gov if interested
ICS 400
February 24-25th
Gallatin County
Save the date – contact Kevin Larsen if interested kevin@readygallatin.com
NEMA is excited to announce the dates for the 2025 EMAC Webinar Series. Dates occur the third Thursday of each month at 1:00 PM EST with three (3) exceptions – March, June and July due to scheduling conflicts with other NEMA events/meetings. Topics/speakers are announced in the month prior.
- August 21st
- September 18th
- October 16th
- November 20th
- December 18th
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j
Meeting ID:
Passcode: 375846
