IEMA Resources

Registration for IEMA Coursework:

https://public.iema.state.il.us/iema/Training/OnlineReg/Register.asp

Professional Development Series:

https://www.illinois.gov/iema/Training/Pages/prof_dev.aspx

IEMA Training Homepage

Citizen Corp Suggested Training

In order to provide this support to the local community, members of the Council and Corps programs should take the following training:

Training for ALL program staff and volunteers:

• IS-700 – National Incident Management System (classroom setting preferred)
  
• IS-100 – Incident Command System (classroom setting preferred)
• IS-22 – Are You Ready? An in-depth guide to citizen preparedness

In addition to the above training – training for ALL program Leadership:

• IS-200 – ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents (classroom setting preferred)
  
• IS-800B – National Response Framework (classroom setting preferred)
• Principles of Emergency Management – IEMA classroom setting preferred
• IEMA Media Relations (only offered in a classroom setting)

Additional training recommended by position level:

ALL Program Members:

• IS-7 – A Citizens Guide to Disaster Assistance
  
• IS-317 – Community Emergency Response Training (classroom setting preferred)
• IS-288 – The Role of Voluntary Agencies in Emergency Management

ALL Program Leadership:

• IS-240 – Leadership and Influence
  
• IS-241 – Decision Making and Problem Solving
• IS-242 – Effective Communication
• IS-244 – Developing and Managing Volunteers

Chicago Weather Office Links

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