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Announcements!
Mark Your Calendars
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Lots of new training events coming up!!
Links to training events by sponsor:
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Upcoming training with the City of St. Paul (none at this time)
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National Disaster and Emergency Management University (NDEMU) Training Opportunities
Upcoming training with the City of St. Paul
Below are the links for the ICS Training courses being hosted by St Paul Emergency Management, instructed by TEEX.
Please be prepared to upload your IS 100, 200, 700 and 800 Certificates for the ICS300 course.
Check back for future opportunities....
POC: Xue Vang, Emergency Management Coordinator,
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HSEM Training Newsletter
HSEM Training is excited to announce the continuation of NEMBA course offerings beginning October 2025. Please make note that registration for these in-person trainings will be made available through the HSEM Training Portal. To ensure you are able to attend, please review that you have completed all the necessary prerequisites prior to registering.
Required prerequisites: IS29, IS100, IS120, IS200, IS230, IS235, IS240, IS241, IS242, IS244, IS700, and IS800. You can complete these prerequisites by visiting FEMA's Independent Study (IS) course catalog.
Registration will be through the HSEM Training Portal. HSEM Training Portal
For questions or inquiries, please reach out to HSEM Training at hsem.training@state.mn.us.
HSEM-hosted training
National emergency management basic academy (NEMBA)
HSEM continues coordinating National Emergency Management Basic Academy training opportunities for Minnesota emergency management professionals.
The Basic Academy provides foundational training in emergency management principles, planning, public information, exercises, and the management of threats and hazards.
Planning for 2027?
Participants interested in future NEMBA opportunities are encouraged to monitor the HSEM Training Portal for upcoming course announcements and registration information.
FEMA's National Disaster and Emergency Management University (NDEMU) also offers Basic Academy courses in resident (E), local (L), and virtual (K) formats. To explore additional virtual offerings, search the FEMA EMI Course Schedule for K0101, K0102, K0103, K0105, or K0146.
Basic Academy information:
https://training.fema.gov/programs/emergency-management-professional/basic/
HSEM Training Portal:
https://hsemtraining.myabsorb.com/#/login
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New for 2027: NDPTC Training at the HSEM SEOC
HSEM is partnering with the National Disaster Preparedness Training Center (NDPTC) to offer four courses at the HSEM SEOC in Blaine, Minnesota. All courses run 8 a.m.–5 p.m., with registration managed directly through NDPTC.
Minimum enrollment: Each course requires at least 20 participants by its listed deadline to proceed. Courses may be canceled if minimum enrollment is not met.
Audience: Emergency management, public works, fire service, government, and public health.
New for 2027: NDPTC Training at the HSEM SEOC
MGT-460 – Planning for Disaster Debris Management
February 10, 2027 | Enrollment deadline: January 13
Learn debris management planning, best practices, and strategies to protect infrastructure and support recovery.
Course information and registration
AWR-319 – Leveraging Tools for Conducting Damage Assessments
March 16, 2027 | Enrollment deadline: February 16
Explore damage assessment processes, interagency coordination, and tools for documenting disaster impacts.
Course information and registration
AWR-345 – Uncrewed Aircraft Systems in Disaster Management
May 26, 2027 | Enrollment deadline: April 28
Learn how uncrewed aircraft systems support disaster operations, including FAA regulations, privacy, and program development.
Course information and registration
MGT-332 – Tornado Hazards: Science and Preparedness
June 8, 2027 | Enrollment deadline: May 11
Explore tornado science, forecasting, warning processes, and applications for emergency planning and preparedness.
Course information and registration
Registration questions: NDPTC | ndptc-operations@lists.hawaii.edu
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Other HSEM Training Opportunities
Registration Open: G-0191 – ICS/EOC Interface
Date: December 7, 2026
Location: HERO Center, Cottage Grove, Minnesota
Instructor: Minnesota-based instructor
This course examines coordination between Incident Command System (ICS) organizations operating in the field and Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs) supporting an incident. Participants explore the roles, responsibilities, communication, and coordination needed to support effective incident management.
Who should attend? Emergency managers, EOC personnel, incident commanders, command and general staff, public safety professionals, and local, Tribal, and state government personnel responsible for incident coordination and emergency operations.
Registration: https://hsemtraining.myabsorb.com/#/login
Course questions: hsem.training@state.mn.us
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O-305 – Type III All-Hazard Incident Management Team Course
Dates: December 7–11, 2026
Location: Camp Ripley, Minnesota
HSEM, in coordination with the State Fire Marshal Division, is offering
O-305 –Type III All-Hazard Incident Management Team Course.
This five-day course prepares participants to serve on Type 3 All-Hazard Incident Management Teams (AHIMTs). Through practical exercises and scenario-based instruction, participants strengthen their understanding of incident management team functions, command and general staff responsibilities, the incident planning process, and development of incident action plans.
Prerequisites: IS-100, IS-200, IS-201, ICS-300, IS-700, and IS-800. Participants who completed ICS-300 before 2019 must complete the National Fire Academy's ICS-300 All-Hazard Intermediate refresher. ICS-400 is recommended but not required.
Registration: https://hsemtraining.myabsorb.com/#/login
If you do not have an HSEM Training Portal account, complete the account request before applying.
Space is limited. Interested participants are encouraged to apply early.
Course contacts:
Kara Behr, State NQS/NIMS Coordinator, HSEM | Kara.Behr@state.mn.us
Jared Rozeboom, Fire Service Specialist, SFM | jared.rozeboom@state.mn.us
Lodging: Participants are responsible for arranging lodging. Camp Ripley Billeting and hotels in nearby Little Falls may be available.
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TEEX Critical Infrastructure Protection Courses
Sponsored by HSEM
**Important Instructions**
1. Complete all prerequisites before registering
2. Register for a TEEX account if needed
3. Enroll into a class based on the dates, times, and locations you want to attend via the link provided
*Please notify HSEM Training if there are broken links or incorrect information.
POC: HSEM Training
Registration Assistance:
TEEX Support
TEEX and consortium partner training
The following training opportunities are offered by members of the National Domestic Preparedness Consortium and hosted at locations throughout Minnesota. Registration is managed directly by the respective training providers.
TEEX Registration and Prerequisite Requirements
Registration is managed directly through the TEEX Student Portal. Participants should review course-specific prerequisites and registration requirements before enrolling.
ICS-300: All required prerequisites must be completed before registration. Participants should have completion documentation available when registering.
ICS-400: ICS-300 is required. Participants who have completed ICS-300 but are awaiting their certificate may register; however, the ICS-300 completion certificate must be provided before completing ICS-400.
TEEX Student Portal: https://my.teex.org/
Notice: Courses are subject to minimum enrollment requirements and may be canceled if those requirements are not met.
Upcoming ICS-400 Training – November and December 2026
ICS-400 (MGT-905) – Advanced Incident Command System for Complex Incidents
Dates & Location: November 11–12, 2026 | Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota
Registration: https://my.teex.org/TeexPortal/Default.aspx?MO=mCourseCatalog&D=FP&C=MGT905&S=670
ICS-400 (MGT-905) – Advanced Incident Command System for Complex Incidents
Dates & Location: December 8–9, 2026 | Saint Paul, Minnesota
Registration: https://my.teex.org/TeexPortal/Default.aspx?MO=mCourseCatalog&D=FP&C=MGT905&S=696
Cybersecurity Training – Updated March 2027 Dates
TEEX cybersecurity courses in New Brighton, Minnesota, have been rescheduled from January to March 2027. Registration is now open.
AWR-421 – Demystifying Cyber Attacks
Dates & Times: March 16, 2027 | 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Explore cyber attack methods, attack stages, and strategies to strengthen organizational cybersecurity awareness and preparedness.
Audience: Public safety, emergency management, government personnel, and other professionals seeking foundational cybersecurity awareness.
Course information and registration
AWR-383 – Cybersecurity Risk Awareness for Officials and Senior Management
Dates & Times: March 17, 2027 | 8 a.m.–noon
Explore cybersecurity risks, organizational preparedness, and considerations for leadership and policy decisions.
Audience: Elected and appointed officials, senior managers, and personnel responsible for organizational oversight.
Course information and registration
Plan Ahead: 2027 ICS and Incident Management Training
Registration: Visit the TEEX Student Portal and search by course number. Registration details for some 2027 courses are forthcoming.
ICS-300 (MGT-904)
Dates & Location:March 9–11, 2027 | Minneapolis, Minnesota
ICS-400 (MGT-905)
Dates & Location: April 6–7, 2027 | Minneapolis, Minnesota
ICS-300 (MGT-904)
Dates & Location: April 20–22, 2027 | Saint Paul, Minnesota
ICS-300 (MGT-904)
Dates & Location: May 11–13, 2027 | Lakeville, Minnesota
ICS-400 (MGT-905)
Dates & Location: May 18–19, 2027 | Saint Paul, Minnesota
ICS-400 (MGT-905)
Dates & Location: August 10–11, 2027 | Lakeville, Minnesota
MGT-308 – Responding Effectively to Complex Incidents
Dates & Location: October 13–14, 2027 | Saint Paul, Minnesota
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Salamander University
Salamander University
Make sure to visit Salamander University when you're logged into SalamanderLive. We are always adding and updating our training materials to ensure you have everything you need to be successful. We offer a variety of tutorials, user guides, quick reference guides, webinars, and more!
To join any of the webinars, simply click on "SAVE THE DATE" and save the invite to your calendar, copy and paste the link to your web browser, or right-click on the link and select 'Open link in new tab'. TIP: Set a reminder on the invite to ensure you don't miss out on the webinar. We hope to see you there!
Reserve your seat as spaces fill up quickly!
Upcoming FREE Trainings
Presenter: Lia Holtrop - Director of Training
Upcoming Trainings
FREE TRAINING: Webinar - Tagging & Tracking with RAPID TAG
Join us for a special webinar to get an inside look at one of our newest features within SalamanderLive. RAPID TAG, formally a PC-based only feature, will soon be available within Events (release date TBD). In this training we will cover:
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How to add RAPID TAG resources directly within the event
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Scanning driver’s license to parse people information
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Viewing / managing RAPID TAG resources
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Printing RAPID TAG IDs
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Viewing reports
To send us an email request to join or email us at training@salamanderlive.com.
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Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026: 11 AM - 12 PM EST
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Tuesday, Nov 17, 2026: 2 PM - 3 PM EST
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FREE Event / Exercise Consultations
Salamander is offering FREE Training Consultations to customers who are interested in having a one-on-one session with a Salamander expert to discuss an upcoming event or exercise. Utilize this consultation time to walk through how you plan to utilize Salamander, ask questions, and get a refresher on any items you are subscribed to before your event / exercise takes place. Consultation sessions are limited up to one hour. Visit the bottom of the Training & Support Page to schedule.
CLICK HERE to send us an email request to join or email us at training@salamanderlive.com.
https://salamanderlive.com/index.php/resources/training-and-support
To add an iCal invite to a Google Calendar: 1. Save the iCal (.ics file) to your desktop. 2. Go to calendar.google.com. 3. On the left side of the screen go to "Other Calendars" and click the plus "+". 4. Click on "Import". 5. Select calendar file from your desktop (.ics file). 6. Make sure you have the correct calendar selected where you want the webinar saved. 7. Click "Import".
Have questions? Contact our Training Department today.
training@salamanderlive.com
877-430-5171
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Federal training opportunities
FEMA Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP)
The Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) has announced available seats in training courses for emergency management, law enforcement, fire service, healthcare, public health, and other public safety professionals.
Courses cover specialized response operations, incident management, instructor development, and healthcare preparedness.
PER-266 – Instructor Training Course (ITC)
Dates & Location: October 25–30, 2026 | Anniston, Alabama
Provider: FEMA Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP)
Duration: 32 contact hours
The Center for Domestic Preparedness is seeking additional participants for its upcoming Instructor Training Course.
This course develops instructional skills for professionals who train adult learners. Topics include adult learning principles, classroom management, communication techniques, instructional delivery, technology integration, and assessment of learning outcomes.
Participants apply these skills through facilitated discussions and practical exercises, including preparing and delivering three presentations.
Who should attend? Emergency management, fire service, law enforcement, emergency medical services, public health, healthcare, public safety communications, public works, and other government and response personnel involved in training.
Important: Completion of this course does not qualify participants to instruct a specific FEMA course.
Course information and registration:
https://cdp.dhs.gov/training/course/PER-266
Course questions:
Ronnie Warren, CDP Program Coordinator
Ronnie.Warren@fema.dhs.gov
Law enforcement and public safety
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PER-200 – Field Force Operations
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PER-202 – Field Force Extrication Tactics
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PER-940 – Public Order and Public Safety: Basic
https://cdp.dhs.gov/training/course/PER-940
Hazardous materials and specialized response
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PER-941 – Response to Controlled Dangerous Substances: Fentanyl, Analogs and Pharmaceutical Based Agents
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PER-322 – Hazardous Materials Operations
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PER-261 – Hazardous Materials Technologies: Sampling, Monitoring, and Detection
https://cdp.dhs.gov/training/course/PER-261
Healthcare and public health preparedness
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AWR-900 – Framework for Healthcare Emergency Management
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PER-321 – Barrier Precautions and Controls for Highly Infectious Disease
https://cdp.dhs.gov/training/course/PER-321
Upcoming sessions highlighted by CDP
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PER-322 – Hazardous Materials Operations: November 1–7, 8–14, and 15–21
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PER-941 – Response to Controlled Dangerous Substances: November 15–19
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PER-200 – Field Force Operations: November 8–13
Course information and registration: Select the course links above to review dates, prerequisites, eligibility requirements, and available seats. Course availability may change.
CDP training questions:
Ronnie Warren, Program Coordinator | Training & Education
Center for Domestic Preparedness
Ronnie.Warren@fema.dhs.gov
For additional information, please review the training courses through the CDP. When applying to go to the CDP, please ensure you're meeting the prerequisites or requirements of the course you are applying to.
**If you have questions about the application process, please feel free to reach out to HSEM Training.
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National Disaster and Emergency Management University (NDEMU) Training Opportunities
NDEMU has many training courses and opportunities available. Remember that when applying through their NETC Portal, all local organizations will need to add the State Training Officer as the Head of Organization to ensure applications are reviewed for completeness, required prerequisites, and are free of errors. It is important that all applicants list some or all of their job duties as it pertains to the course they are applying to.
Apply Today: Immediate Vacancies for FEMA’s National Disaster and Emergency Management University Courses
FEMA’s National Disaster and Emergency Management University (NDEMU) is accepting registrations for training in Emergency Management Standard Training and National Flood Insurance Program/Community Rating System courses this month at the National Emergency Training Center in Emmitsburg, Maryland. These trainings strengthen capabilities for state, local, tribal, and territorial government officials, emergency managers, first responders and community partners nationwide.
Whether you are building foundational expertise or sharpening executive-level skills, NDEMU courses deliver relevant, high-quality instruction that supports communities across the nation by building more resilient and capable state, local, tribal and territorial emergency management agencies.
Apply early — seats are 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.
Learn more about the curriculum offered at NDEMU or additional training announcements.
Admissions Process
To apply for a course, complete the NETC Online Admissions Application.
Additional information for reasonable accommodations, travel, housing, and how to apply can be found on the last page of the NDEMU accommodations document.
Sign up to receive new NDEMU Training Opportunities and Bulletins.
National Emergency Training Center (NETC)
16825 South Seton Avenue
Emmitsburg, MD 21727
Prerequisites:
On October 1st, 2024, completion of the IS-0013: NDEMU Conduct and Behavior Course will be compulsory before participating in any National Disaster & Emergency Management University (NDEMU) training at the NETC Campus. This course only needs to be completed once. This course will be treated as a mandatory prerequisite for all courses.
Registration: https://training.fema.gov/netc_online_admissions/