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IDHS > About IDHS > Training & Exercise > Training Branch > Emergency Management Training Program Emergency Management Training Program

Program Manager
Ashlee Grisel
317.727.6682

This academy's primary responsibility is to provide a comprehensive training program based on the needs of the state in the areas of mitigation (preventing or lessening the effects of a hazard), preparedness (planning, training, and exercising), response (responding to hazards to prevent further injury or damage), and recovery (restoring community functions, both short and long term).

The Indiana Department of Homeland Security's Training Division has instituted an Online Training Calendar to better serve emergency managers, fire fighters, law enforcement, emergency medical services, public works, public health, volunteer organizations, elected and appointed officials, and others throughout the state with their training needs. The web calendar will be updated periodically so please check back often.

EMA Training Program 2012
*Look for courses on IDHS Training Calendar

February 13-14 Intro to Emergency Management
February 22 Damage Assessment
March 6-7 MGT 322 Prep and Response to Food and Agricultural Incidents
March 27-29 HSEEP
April 10-12 Management for Emergency Managers
May 15-16 Debris Management
June 12-14 CEMP
July 10-11 Legal Issues
August 17-18 Flood Fight Operations
October 15-19 PEM Academy
(Courses: Intro to EM, Damage Assesment, Legal Issues, CEMP)

November 16-17 Debris Management
November 28-29 Community Mass

*Tentative*
Refer to IDHS Training Calendar for more information

Course Policy and Guidelines
Emergency Management Training and Registration Guidelines
Indiana Emergency Management/Homeland Security Higher Education Advisory Board
IDHS Training Application

Free Consortium Online Training Links

AWR-160-W Terrorism Awareness for Emergency First Responders

AWR-168-W Cyber Law and White Collar Crime

AWR-173-W Information Security Basics

MGT-335-W Event Security Planning for Public Safety Professionals


Professional Emergency Manager (PEM) Program

The Professional Emergency Manager Program (PEM) is Indiana’s standard to help raise and maintain professional standards and recognize individuals who have demonstrated basic competencies in the emergency management profession.  Interested persons complete a series of courses, exercises, professional contributions and meet work experience requirements in the  emergency management discipline or related public safety fields will submit an application to apply and once approved will take an examination for certification. For more information regarding PEM requirements or application procedures, please see the PDF documents below:

*Please note that when submitting the initial PEM application, packets should be presented in a professional format (binder, folder, etc.) with tabbed dividers for ease in reading.*

Packet Due Date Study Guide
Distribution Date		 Test Date

May 31, 2012   

June 8, 2012

June 26, 2012

Any packets received after the packet due date or any incomplete packets will be entered into the application process for the next exam offering.

Other Emergency Management Training Links