PEMA Training
For Emergency Managers
Training and Exercises
We provide public education, professional development training, exercises, and certifications for volunteers and professionals across Pennsylvania.
Become an Emergency Management Agency Instructor
Get accredited to teach Federal Emergency Management courses in Pennsylvania.
How to Apply
Apply to instruct federal G-Series courses (PDF) in Pennsylvania:
- 1
Fill out application
Fill out the instructor application (PDF).
- 2
Fill out the Code of Conduct
Fill out the instructor Code of Conduct (PDF).
- 3
Submit materials
Email the completed application, code of conduct, and required documentation to us.
Student Manuals
The manuals and resources you need for emergency management trainings, exercises, and workshops.
Training Resources / Links
US Fire Administration Training Page
FEMA Prep Talks
FEMA NDEMU Training
Pipeline Emergency Response Training
National Domestic Preparedness Consortium
Hazardous Materials Planning and Response
- Department of Transportation - Emergency Response Guidebook - 2016
- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards - 2007
Reference Materials
- FEMA - National Incident Management System (NIMS) Guide - 2017
- FEMA - National Response Framework Guide - 2016
- DHS - NTAS Guide
- PEMA - PA Evacuation Planning Guide - 2006
Legislation and Directives
- PA Title 35 - Emergency Management Services Code
- PA Act 147 - Radiation Protection Act - 1984
- PA Act 165 - Hazardous Materials Emergency Planning, Preparedness, and Response Act - 2002
- Stafford Act - Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act - 2016