There are many upcoming opportunities for involvement in the pilot deliveries of the future Position-Specific courses.

E0956: Liaison Officer Pilot: May 5-9, 2025

E0960: Division Group Supervisor Pilot: May 12‒16, 2025

E0964: Situation Unit Leader Pilot: June 23‒27, 2025

E0965: Resource Unit Leader Pilot: July 21‒25, 2025

E0984: Task Force Strike Team Leader Pilot: September 8‒12, 2025

To apply, all students must submit a complete application through the NETC Online Admissions site. Pilot course prerequisites are the same as the current courses with the addition of the IS-13: EMI Conduct and Behavior. Tentatively accepted students will have additional requirements to complete, and they will receive those if selected. Please send questions to FEMA-emi-ICS-courses@fema.dhs.gov.

You must attend the IS-13 training to take any FEMA EMI learning event.

This includes E/L and K offerings.

IS-13: EMI Conduct and Behavior – FEMA

Learn about the FEMA/NETC/EMI requirements for conduct and behavior in EMI learning events. This course covers the FEMA core values, policies, and communication skills for EMI participants and instructors.

FEMA NETC Online Application Job Aid

Note: The current version of the online admissions application is not compatible with mobile devices.

NEW THIS WEEK

Immediate Vacancies for National Disaster and Emergency Management University Courses

The National Disaster and Emergency Management University (NDEMU) is accepting registrations for training courses through August-September 2025. These trainings strengthen capabilities for state, local, Tribal, and territorial (SLTT) government officials, emergency managers, first responders, and community partners nationwide.

Upcoming NDEMU Training Opportunities Explore upcoming courses tailored for emergency managers and public officials. Register early — seats are limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Get a quick look at our upcoming courses designed for emergency managers and public officials by viewing our course schedule. For course descriptions and prerequisites, visit the course catalog . Don’t miss the chance to build your skills and strengthen your agency’s readiness—review the catalog and secure your spot today.

NDEMU Retired IS Courses (08/25/25):

This list of Independent Study Courses that NDEMU has retired (as of 8/5/25).

Course List Link

Please reach out if you have any questions we can forward to the FEMA course manager for response.

We are pleased to announce the continued availability of ASSUREd Safe UAS (Drone) Training for First Responders, a FEMA-supported initiative designed to equip emergency personnel and the SLTT first responder community with essential skills for the safe and effective use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) in public safety operations and for disaster response.

We currently offer four courses through the FEMA National Training and Education Division (NTED):

AWR 422 – UAS Flight Operations for Emergency Response

PER 407 – US Data Analytics for Emergency Response

PER 421 – UAS Flight Operations for Emergency Response Level II

PER 434 – UAS Data Analytics for Emergency Response Level II

This training is offered at no cost and is tailored specifically for first responders, including fire service, law enforcement, emergency medical and emergency management personnel. Our program focuses on both foundational knowledge and practical application of UAS in mission-critical scenarios such as search and rescue, damage assessment, disaster response, and more.

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Region 8 is hosting a variety of virtual events in August and September. You either attended or registered for a previous CISA Region 8 event, and we invite you to join these events or share the registration information with others you feel would benefit.

CISA Region 8 has a new platform to list our Training & Event Calendar and host event registrations. Visit CISA Region 8 Events to view upcoming events.

ACTIVE SHOOTER PREPAREDNESS

CISA Region 8 invites you to participate in a Region 8 Active Shooter Preparedness Webinar. This awareness-level webinar is designed to provide tips on how to effectively develop or enhance planning efforts to prepare for and respond to an active threat. Reference the attached flyer for additional details.

Event Information

• Date: August 14, 2025
• Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm MDT
• Registration Link: CISA Region 8 Active Shooter Preparedness Webinar

INSIDER THREAT MITIGATION

CISA Region 8 is hosting an Insider Threat Mitigation Webinar. This webinar is an awareness-level training that will provide tools and resources to assist with insider threat mitigation. Reference the attached flyer for additional details.

Event Information

• Date: September 9, 2025
• Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm MDT
• Registration Link: Region 8 Insider Threat Mitigation Webinar 

QUARTERLY THREAT BRIEFING

CISA Region 8 and the DHS Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A) Rocky Mountain Region are hosting an Unclassified Quarterly Threat Briefing Webinar. This webinar will review physical, cyber, and foreign threats to critical infrastructure and supply chain security. Reference the attached flyer for additional details.

Event Information

• Date: September 16, 2025
• Time: 1 pm MDT
• Registration Link: CISA Region 8 Quarterly Threat Briefing

CONFLICT PREVENTION WEBINAR SERIES

CISA is hosting a Conflict Prevention Webinar Series to introduce CISA’s Conflict Prevention techniques and resources and de-escalation products and resources. The webinars are intended to provide information to help diffuse volatile situations and enhance the safety and security of people, facilities, and communities by empowering users to prevent incidents of targeted violence.

INTRODUCTION TO CONFLICT PREVENTION TECHNIQUES

Date: August 13, 2025

Time: 11:30 AM MT (30 minutes)

Register Here

CONFLICT PREVENTION STRATEGIES TO DETER TARGETED VIOLENCE

Date: August 27, 2025

Time: 11:30 AM MT (60 minutes)

Register Here

Reference the flyer for more details and visit Conflict Prevention | Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA and De-escalation Products and Resources | CISA.

Strategic National Stockpile Training

We have seats open for the Strategic National Stockpile Training; two offerings scheduled.

The applications are open!

AUGUST 17 (travel), training 18-22, travel home AUGUST 23

Introducing TEEX PER-371 – Cybersecurity Incident and Response Management

PER-371 is a new resident course hosted at our Emergency Operation Training Center in College Station, TX – located in the heart of our Brayton Fire Training Field, and next to our Disaster City training facility. This will be a 3-day course offered at no-cost to participants; TEEX will cover the cost of the travel, lodging and meals.

Participants will self-register themselves, and during the registration process, they are able to elect three potential training dates that they could attend. Once submitted, each participant will be vetted, and then once accepted into a target PER371 course, the State TPOC will receive an email requesting approval/disapproval for their attendance. Once participant approval has been received from the State TPOC, TEEX will reach out with course logistics and travel coordination.

PER371 will be offered on the following dates. (Fall 2025 dates will be posted in the spring.)

Aug 11-15, 2025

For more information, please review the attached flyer, and for registration information please visit: https://teex.org/class/per371/

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) CYBERSECURITY COLLABORATION PLAYBOOK

CISA, in partnership with the Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative (JCDC), released the JCDC AI Cybersecurity Collaboration Playbook, a key resource to guide voluntary information sharing across the Artificial Intelligence (AI) community. Designed for AI providers, developers, and adopters, the playbook addresses emerging threats to AI-enabled systems and critical infrastructure. It outlines processes for sharing information about incidents and vulnerabilities, explains CISA’s actions in response, and fosters collaboration among government, industry, and international partners.

Developed with input from 150 experts during tabletop exercises hosted by Microsoft and Scale AI, the playbook is intended to facilitate operational collaboration among government, industry, and international partners. It will be regularly updated to stay aligned with the evolving threat landscape as AI adoption grows.

Visit AI Cybersecurity Collaboration Playbook | CISA to learn more. For more information on CISA’s work in AI, visit www.cisa.gov/ai

EDGED WEAPON ATTACK AWARENESS AND PREVENTION

CISA released a new resource titled, Awareness and Prevention Against Edged Weapon Attacks. The product provides stakeholders with a high-level overview of the edged weapon threat environment and general security best practices to prevent and respond to edged weapon attacks that can harm staff and visitors to critical infrastructure facilities, as well as public gathering events.  

CISA’s Awareness and Prevention Against Edged Weapon Attacks fact sheet also outlines the key areas of Prevention, Screening, Training and Exercising, and Response, with options for consideration to help organizations and individuals increase their security in the face of the edged weapon threat. 

For more information and to access this resource, visit: Awareness and Prevention of Edged Weapon Attacks Fact Sheet | CISA.

New from the EMI Branches

The courses listed below are pilots that are already on the EMI Course schedule and are available for students to apply. Please be advised that students will be required to complete pre-work for the pilots that will consist of the IS-995 (access will be provided to individuals successfully submitting all required documentation if selected to participate in the pilot), and the Position-Specific course student workbook.

Students also will be encouraged to complete IS-201: Forms Used for the Development of the Incident Action Plan. 

E 0984: Task Force/Strike Team Leader Sep 8–11, 2025

To enroll please sign up on the EMI Portal

Send any questions to: EMI-NIMS-ICStraining@fema.dhs.gov to ensure a timely response. 

BABAA Training Videos

Dear FEMA Grants Community,

The Grant Programs Directorate is pleased to announce the launch of the Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA) video series. These short videos provide quick, online access to information in a concise format, helping ensure recipients and subrecipients are aware of key compliance requirements. The objective is to facilitate understanding and adherence with domestic preference requirements, thereby promoting compliance across subject FEMA-funded infrastructure projects.

So far, two short informative videos have been issued and added to the FEMA BABAA Training Website:

1. Build America, Buy America Overview Video: This 5-minute video provides an introduction to BABAA, detailing the requirements for compliance. It is designed to be beneficial for both new recipients as well as those needing a refresher on BABAA.
2. Build America, Buy America Stakeholders Video: This 5-minute video delves into the key stakeholders involved in BABAA compliance, outlining their primary responsibilities. It highlights who is responsible for BABAA policy and implementation, ensuring a clear understanding of the roles and duties.

We encourage you to watch these videos to enhance your understanding of BABAA, including the compliance requirements. Additional videos will be posted on the FEMA BABAA Training Website as they become available

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) CYBERSECURITY COLLABORATION PLAYBOOK

CISA, in partnership with the Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative (JCDC), released the JCDC AI Cybersecurity Collaboration Playbook, a key resource to guide voluntary information sharing across the Artificial Intelligence (AI) community. Designed for AI providers, developers, and adopters, the playbook addresses emerging threats to AI-enabled systems and critical infrastructure. It outlines processes for sharing information about incidents and vulnerabilities, explains CISA’s actions in response, and fosters collaboration among government, industry, and international partners.

Developed with input from 150 experts during tabletop exercises hosted by Microsoft and Scale AI, the playbook is intended to facilitate operational collaboration among government, industry, and international partners. It will be regularly updated to stay aligned with the evolving threat landscape as AI adoption grows.

Visit AI Cybersecurity Collaboration Playbook | CISA to learn more. For more information on CISA’s work in AI, visit www.cisa.gov/ai

EDGED WEAPON ATTACK AWARENESS AND PREVENTION

CISA released a new resource titled, Awareness and Prevention Against Edged Weapon Attacks. The product provides stakeholders with a high-level overview of the edged weapon threat environment and general security best practices to prevent and respond to edged weapon attacks that can harm staff and visitors to critical infrastructure facilities, as well as public gathering events.  

CISA’s Awareness and Prevention Against Edged Weapon Attacks fact sheet also outlines the key areas of Prevention, Screening, Training and Exercising, and Response, with options for consideration to help organizations and individuals increase their security in the face of the edged weapon threat. 

For more information and to access this resource, visit: Awareness and Prevention of Edged Weapon Attacks Fact Sheet | CISA.

IN-PERSON TRAINING AVAILABLE 

North Central

Northeast

Northwest

San Luis Valley

Please use the DHSEM Training Dashboard to locate a course near you.

Southwest

Please use the DHSEM Training Dashboard to locate a course near you.

South

Please use the DHSEM Training Dashboard to locate a course near you.

South Central

Southeast

Please use the DHSEM Training Dashboard to locate a course near you.

West

Please use the DHSEM Training Dashboard to locate a course near you.

VIRTUAL TRAINING AVAILABLE

MGT-302-V: Integrating Climate Change and Equity into Preparedness Activities

• Dec 12, 2024; 11 AM EDT
• Jan 9, 2025; 9 AM EDT
• Feb 13, 2025; 11 AM EDT
• Mar 13, 2025; 9 AM EDT
• Apr 10, 2025; 11 AM EDT
• May 8, 2025; 9 AM EDT
• Jun 12, 2025; 11 AM EDT

If you are interested in this course, register HERE!

Instructor-led In-Person or Hybrid Learning

Remote NDPTC courses

AWR-160: WMD/Terrorism Awareness for Emergency Responders Online

AWR-160-SAT: Standardized Awareness Training

You, Me, and Accessibility: Let’s Learn Together!

Here are some trainings to put you ahead of the learning curve!

• Creating Accessible and Engaging Presentations
• Accessible Hyperlinks
• Making Documents Accessible
• ADA Toolkit for Local and State Government

MORE INFORMATION

With coordinated efforts Colorado communities can become better equipped with the knowledge and skills to handle disasters and build true resilience.

Exercise Starter Kits

Unlocking Preparedness: A Closer Look at Exercise Starter Kits

An Exercise Starter Kit is a comprehensive set of sample materials and templates designed to empower organizations and jurisdictions in conducting discussion-based exercises. FEMA National Exercise Division has recently rolled out new Exercise Stater Kits, strategically aligned with the 2023–2026 National Exercise Program Principals’ Exercise Priorities. You can find the Exercise Starter Kit Webinar recording [HERE]. 

What’s Inside an Exercise Starter Kit? 

Each Exercise Starter Kit comes equipped with a range of essential components, ensuring a thorough and effective exercise experience. These components include: 

• Templates aligned to Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program providing a structured foundation.
• Sample Facilitator/Evaluator Guide: Offering guidance for those overseeing the exercise.
• Sample Conduct Slides: Aiding in the presentation of information during the exercise.
• Sample Situation Manual: Providing a reference document for participants.
• Sample Placemat: Enhancing the visual aspect of the exercise.
• Sample Exercise Evaluation Guides: Integrated into the facilitator/evaluator guide for comprehensive evaluation.

Customizing Your Exercise Starter Kit 

Flexibility is key, and the Exercise Starter Kits are designed to be adaptable to the unique needs of each organization/jurisdiction. The customization process involves: 

• Exercise Objectives: Aligned with standardized capability targets, these objectives can be modified to fit specific plans, policies, and procedures.
• Tailored Questions: Organized around core capabilities, allowing customization for specific outcomes.

Where to Access Exercise Starter Kits 

Accessibility is a priority. Exercise Starter Kits are publicly available, requiring no sign-in. They can be found in the Emergency Management Toolkit section on FEMA’s Preparedness Toolkit (PrepToolkit).