Top

Announcements and Training Opportunities

We are looking to connect our MEMA members with as many training and professional growth opportunities as we can!

If you have a training or learning opportunity available, please let us help you share it to the rest of the members!

Check back often!

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Announcements!

More to come!!

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Lots of new training events coming up!!

Links to training events by sponsor:

Upcoming training with the City of St. Paul

Course: AWR-167 Sport and Special Event Risk Management and Planning
Description: The Sport and Special Event Risk Management and Planning course is designed to develop capabilities for multi-agency collaboration pertaining to sport and special event safety and security. Through activity-based training modules, participants will enhance their ability for planning, risk assessment, training, and exercising practices specific to conducting sport and special events. The expectation is for participants to return to their respective organizations and coordinate the development of a sport and/or special event risk management and planning process.
Dates: December 17 – 18, 2025
Times: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: Arlington Hills Community Center - 1200 Payne Ave, St Paul, MN 55130
Registration: https://my.teex.org/TeexPortal/Default.aspx?MO=mCourseCatalog&D=LS&C=AWR167&S=460

Course: MGT-304 Sport and Special Event Staff Training and Development
Description: The Sport and Special Event Staff Training and Development course is constructed around the fact that staff members are essential for the overall success of an event. Their presence and vigilance help prevent incidents and ensure the well-being of all involved. This course is designed to improve safety and security training and development programs for stakeholders assigned to and responsible for public safety at sporting and special events.
Dates: January 14 –15, 2026
Times: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: Arlington Hills Community Center - 1200 Payne Ave, St Paul, MN 55130
Registration: https://my.teex.org/TeexPortal/Default.aspx?MO=mCourseCatalog&D=NE&C=MGT304&S=25

Course: MGT-412 Sport and Special Event Evacuation and Protective Actions
Description: The Sport and Special Event Evacuation and Protective Actions course helps sport and special event managers prepare and/or enhance their event action plan through incorporation of flexible and scalable protective measures. These measures can be used in isolation or in response to a larger, multi-agency response initiative. This innovative course helps venue operators, first responders, emergency managers, law enforcement, contractors, promoters, and owners of events to collaborate on evacuation and sheltering plans with actionable decision criteria that can be adapted for almost any event.
Dates: February 3 – 4, 2026
Times: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: Arlington Hills Community Center - 1200 Payne Ave, St Paul, MN 55130
Registration: https://my.teex.org/TeexPortal/Default.aspx?MO=mCourseCatalog&D=LS&C=MGT412&S=390

Course: MGT-466 Sport and Special Event Enhanced Risk Management and Assessment
Description: The Sport and Special Event Enhanced Risk Management and Assessment course brings first and emergency responders, government, and commercial facilities professionals together to prepare or enhance risk management and assessment programs. The course introduces methodologies designed to complement and expand on national critical infrastructure framework guidelines. The training leverages a combination of exercises, discussions, and activities to optimize participant experience.

The training is applicable across the United States regardless of the venue size, capacity, or type of event. Those who successfully complete this course should be able to use this training to develop or improve risk management and assessment programs for any sport or special event venue.
Dates: February 24 – 25, 2026
Times: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: Arlington Hills Community Center - 1200 Payne Ave, St Paul, MN 55130
Registration: https://my.teex.org/TeexPortal/Default.aspx?MO=mCourseCatalog&D=NE&C=MGT466&S=188

Course: MGT-467 Sport and Special Event Public Notification and Emergency Notification
Description: The Sport and Special Event Public Information and Emergency Notification course brings planners, operators, public information professionals, government, public safety, and marketing professionals together in an effort to prepare and/or enhance venue and event communication programs. The course prescribes best practices to common communication pitfalls and provides flexible and scalable solutions to a wide-range of scenarios. The training leverages a combination of exercises, discussions, and activities to optimize participant experience.
This training is applicable across the United States regardless of the venue size, capacity, or type of event. Those who complete this course can use this training to develop or improve public information and emergency notification programs for any sport or special event venue.
Dates: March 11 – 12, 2026
Times: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: Arlington Hills Community Center - 1200 Payne Ave, St Paul, MN 55130
Registration: https://my.teex.org/TeexPortal/Default.aspx?MO=mCourseCatalog&D=NE&C=MGT467&S=162

POC: Mike Sand, Deputy Director
mike.sand@ci.stpaul.mn.us

MGT - 404: Sports and Special Event Incident Management

Dates: April 21 and 22, 2026

Times: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Location: Arlington Hills Community Center - 1200 Payne Ave, St Paul, MN 55130

Registration link: https://my.teex.org/TeexPortal/Default.aspx?MO=mCourseCatalog&D=FP&C=MGT404&S=342

Back to Sponsor Links

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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.
Additional NEMBA courses in 2026 will be forthcoming in later training bulletins.

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.

Course Date/Time/Location
L0101 - Foundations of Emergency Management
Dates: January 5-9, 2026
Times: 0800-1700
Locations: Crow Wing County Sheriff's Office, 401 Laurel St, Brainerd, MN 56401

L0102 - Fundamentals of Threats and Hazards
Dates: January 13-15, 2026
Times: 0800-1700
Locations: Crow Wing County Sheriff's Office, 401 Laurel St, Brainerd, MN 56401

L0103 - Planning Emergency Operations
Dates: January 22-23, 2026
Times: 0800-1700
Locations: St. Louis County EOC, 5735 Old Miller Trunk Hwy., Duluth, MN, 55811

L0105 - Public Information Basics
Dates: January 27-29, 2026
Times: 0800-1700
Locations: St. Louis County EOC, 5735 Old Miller Trunk Hwy., Duluth, MN, 55811

L0146 - Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP)

Dates: January 20-21, 2026

Times: 0800-1700

Locations: St. Louis County EOC, 5735 Old Miller Trunk Hwy., Duluth, MN, 55811

______________________________________________________________________________

Additional HSEM Courses

**Registration is through the HSEM Portal

G0191: Emergency Operations Center/Incident Command System (EOC/ICS) Interface.

Date: November 13, 2025

Location: HSEM, 3925 Pheasant Ridge Drive, Blaine, MN. 55449

G0191: Emergency Operations Center/Incident Command System (EOC/ICS) Interface.

Date: December 2, 2025

Location: HSEM, 3925 Pheasant Ridge Drive, Blaine, MN. 55449

G0191: Emergency Operations Center/Incident Command System (EOC/ICS) Interface.

Date: December 17, 2025

Location: Cottage Grove City Hall, 12800 Ravine Parkway, Cottage Grove, MN 55016

**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

hsem.training@state.mn.us

Registration Assistance:

TEEX Support

elearning@teex.tamu.edu

Course: ICS 400

Location: Washington County - 13000 Ravine Pkwy S, Rm. 149/150, Cottage Grove, MN 55016

Date: November 18-19, 2025

Time: 8.0 hours

Registration link: https://my.teex.org/TeexPortal/Default.aspx?MO=mCourseCatalog&D=FP&C=MGT905&S=651

Course: ICS 400

Location: Kanabec County Jail - 18 North Vine Street, Mora, MN 55051

Date: January 28-29, 2026

Time: 8.0 hours

Registration link: https://my.teex.org/TeexPortal/Default.aspx?MO=mCourseCatalog&D=FP&C=MGT905&S=655

Back to Sponsor Links

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

TEEX Critical Infrastructure Protection Courses

___________________________

National Cybersecurity Preparedness Consortium (NCPC)

The National Cybersecurity Preparedness Consortium (NCPC) is a partnership of nationally recognized universities that design and deliver cybersecurity training for leadership, end user and technical roles in the State, Local, Tribal and Territorial (SLTT) communities.

Check back for future courses

Back to Sponsor Links

________________________________________
Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP)

The CDP has training courses that are fully funded; travel, lodging, meals, and training, and they offer the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (Pro Board) and the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) exam for HAZMAT Technician certification through the Alabama Fire College.
***Reminder: Attending training at CDP requires a REALID or passport to be uploaded with your application. For more information regarding the CDP application, please contact CDP directly.
Additionally, please upload your prerequisites into their system so that the HSEM Training Team can approve of your application in a timely fashion. If you're unable to upload your prerequisites, please email HSEM Training at hsem.training@state.mn.us with your name, course you are applying to, dates of the course, and successfully completed prerequisite class certificates.

CDP courses you may be interested in:

Healthcare Leadership for Mass Casualty Incidents (HCL/ICE) https://cdp.dhs.gov/training/course/MGT-901
Hospital Emergency Response Training for Mass Casualty Incidents (HERT) https://cdp.dhs.gov/training/course/PER-902
Hazardous Materials Technician (HMT) https://cdp.dhs.gov/training/course/PER-272
Hazardous Materials Technologies: Sampling, Monitoring, and Detection (HT) https://cdp.dhs.gov/training/course/PER-261
Hazardous Materials Operations (HMO) https://cdp.dhs.gov/training/course/PER-322
Incident Command: Capabilities, Planning and Response Actions for All Hazards (IC) https://cdp.dhs.gov/training/course/MGT-360
Intermediate Hands-On Training for CBRNE Incidents (HOT-I) https://cdp.dhs.gov/training/course/PER-900
Respiratory Protection: Program Development and Administration (RP) https://cdp.dhs.gov/training/course/PER-263
Emergency Medical Response Awareness for CBRNE Incidents (EMRA) https://cdp.dhs.gov/training/course/PER-271
Healthcare Emergency Response Operations for CBRNE Incidents (HERO) https://cdp.dhs.gov/training/course/PER-324
Field Force Extrication Tactics (FFE) https://cdp.dhs.gov/training/course/PER-202
Field Force Operations (FFO) https://cdp.dhs.gov/training/course/PER-200
Bombing Prevention and Awareness Course (BPAC) https://cdp.dhs.gov/training/course/AWR-348
Intermediate Hands-On Training for CBRNE Incidents: Law Enforcement (HOTLE) https://cdp.dhs.gov/training/course/PER-313
Evidence Collection in a Hazardous Materials Environment (HEC) https://cdp.dhs.gov/training/course/PER-201
DRONE ASSESSMENT AND RESPONSE TACTICS (DART) https://cdp.dhs.gov/training/course/AWR-407
Public Order and Public Safety: Basic (POPS-B) https://cdp.dhs.gov/training/course/PER-940
Public Order and Public Safety: Basic, Train-the-Trainer (POPS-B-TtT) https://cdp.dhs.gov/training/course/PER-940-1
Initial Law Enforcement Response to Suicide Bombing Attacks (ILERSBA) https://cdp.dhs.gov/training/course/PER-907

Course description https://cdp.dhs.gov/training/course/PER-272

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.

Back to Sponsor Links

________________________________________
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.

Back to Sponsor Links

Sponsor Links

STP

TEEX

Slamander

NCPC

CDP

NDEMU

HSEM Other

Announcements and Training Opportunities

Announcements!

​

Upcoming training with the City of St. Paul

HSEM Training Newsletter

TEEX Critical Infrastructure Protection Courses

Sponsored by HSEM

___________________________​

National Cybersecurity Preparedness Consortium (NCPC)

________________________________________ Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP)

________________________________________ National Disaster and Emergency Management University (NDEMU) Training Opportunities

___________________________

________________________________________
Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP)

________________________________________
National Disaster and Emergency Management University (NDEMU) Training Opportunities