PHEP Training & Distance Learning
Training news:
Several trainings in italic below are at risk of being cancelled or postponed due to low registration numbers. Please help us share these great training opportunities through your networks to boost numbers. You are encouraged to register early to ensure we have an accurate estimate of students.
Please note that FEMA’s Independent Study course “IS 800 National Response Framework, an Introduction” is currently unavailable as the national review of FEMA is taking place. Students are still able to take the exam to get a certificate. If anyone has questions, please let us know.
Training & Exercises
Updated schedule for courses at the National Disaster & Emergency Managment University is below:
FY25 Schedule by Curriculum NDEMU
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.
- May 15th
- June 26th
- July 24th
- August 21st
- September 18th
- October 16th
- November 20th
- December 18th
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j
Meeting ID:
Passcode: 375846
NOAA/EPA’s Computer Aided Management of Emergency Operations (CAMEO)
October 23-November 20 th (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
L0103: Planning: Emergency Operations (part of FEMA’s Basic Academy series)
May 13-14th
Helena
Registration is open- contact betsy.ross@mt.gov for more information
SafetyFest MT
May 13-15th
Billings
Registration opens in March: SafetyFestMT
CISA Introduction to Conflict Prevention Techniques and Resources Webinar
May 14, 11:30 AM MT (30 minutes)
Register Here [events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com]
CISA Active Shooter Preparedness webinar
May 15th 10am-12pm
Rail Incidents: Preparedness and Response for Emergency Managers - COURSE IS BEING POSTPONED
BNSF Rail Yard, Laurel
Register: Rail Incidents: Preparedness and Response for Emergency Managers | TRANSCAER
Rail Safety Training Event and Drill - COURSE IS BEING POSTPONED
BNSF Rail Yard, Laurel
Register: TRANSCAER Rail Safety Training Event & Drill | TRANSCAER
EPA Drought Response and Water Loss Workshop
May 21st, 9am-5pm
In-person at Fort Harrison or virtual via zoom
Target audience- Montana water utility operators and key stakeholders
For more information and to register: All-in-one virtual event platform | Zoom Events
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Basic Training
May 24th
Lewistown
Register: Fergus County Basic CERT Class
EPA National Water and Wastewater Sector Cybersecurity Drill
May 27th, 1:00-3:00pm
Register: Meeting Registration - Zoom
CISA Conflict Prevention Strategies to Deter Acts of Targeted Violence webinar
May 28, 11:30 AM MT (60 minutes)
Register Here [events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com]
DNRC Wildland Fire Academy – save the date!
May 28-June 6
Information will be posted on the DNRC training calendar
NEMA Empowerment Series: Crisis Response, Community Resilience – Funding Strategies That Work
June 4th, 12:00pm webinar
Register: Meeting Registration - Zoom
CISA Surveillance Detection Principles
June 6th, 8am-12:00pm
Register through CDP (must log in or create student account): Apply for Training - Center for Domestic Preparedness
Promo code: 26NV-0835 SDP
CMS Rapid Extraction Module Support/Remote Rescue Workshop
June 3rd-6th
Billings
Register on the CMS website: https://cmcpro.arlo.co/w/courses/140-rems-remote-rescue-workshop/962
Cost: EARLY $1,285 when registered and paid 45 days in advance.
REGULAR $1,335 when registered less than 45 days in advance
Crisis Management for School-Based Incidents for Key Decision Makers (MGT 417)
June 4th – June 5th
Box Elder
Register online: https://ruraltraining.org/course/MGT-417/?scheduled=true&id=12663
L0146 Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP)
June 4th-5th
Fort Harrison
Registration will open on FEMA’s application system April 11th
Rail Car Incident Response for Crude, Ethanol, and Other Flammable Liquids
June 9th, 8am-5m
Deadline to register is May 26th
Register: https://forms.gle/phipDezaQmhMEaBG7
POC: Alyssa Pitsch, apitsch@bighorncountymt.gov
MGT-461 Evacuation Planning Strategies and Solutions
June 10th 8:30am-4:30pm
Missoula EOC
POC: Nick Holloway, nholloway@missoulacounty.us
G2300 Intermediate EOC Functions
June 10-11th
Columbus
Register: https://forms.office.com/g/nUzvampi5k
POC: David Stamey dstamey@stillwatercountymt.gov
EMAC webinar– led by NEMA, Michigan Task Force 1, and the State Urban Search and Rescue Alliance
Hear from Michigan Task Force 1, who will share field-tested best practices, tactical strategies, and lessons learned from their EMAC deployment to Hurricane Helene.
June 18th, 8:00am
Register: Webinar Registration - Zoom
CISA Region 8 Unclassified Quarterly Threat Briefing
June 17th 10am
Register: Region 8 Quarterly Threat Briefing Webinar (Jun)
Health Care Emergency Management (EM) Training - COURSE IS FULL
This one-day training will offer a comprehensive approach to emergency management, covering topics such as health care incident command, resource coordination, and interagency collaboration.
June 24th 7:30am-5:00pm
Great Falls
Register: Health Care Emergency Management
PER-375 Surviving an Active Threat: Run. Hide. Fight.
July 2nd, 8am-5pm
Sheridan, WY
Register: https://train.ncbrt.lsu.edu/Student/Register?ClassID=34264
POC: Jesse Ludikhuize, jludikhuize@sheridancountywy.gov
CMC Rope Rescue Technician 1 and 2
July 21-25, 2025
Billings
Register on the CMS website: https://cmcpro.arlo.co/w/courses/134-rope-rescue-technician-i-ii/1097
Cost: EARLY $1475 when registered and paid 45 days in advance
REGULAR $1525 when registered less than 45 days in advance
G197: Integrating Access and Functional Needs into Emergency Management
August 12-13
Fort Harrison
Save the date- Complete the form if interested: G197 Interest
Crisis Leadership – delivered via TEEX
August 14th
Sheridan, WY
Register: https://teex.org/class/MGT340/
2025 MT Public Health “Summer” Institute
September 22nd-25th
Billings
Registration is open: 2025 Montana Public Health Summer Institute Registration
MGT340 Leadership in Crisis (TEEX delivered)
October 23rd
Helena
Save the date
L0388 Advanced Public Information Officer
October 27-31, 2025
Bismarck, ND
More information: https://apps.nd.gov/des/TrainingAndExercise
