Hazardous Materials Training event for First Responders and Railroaders
 

This unique training combines classroom instruction and hands-on training with the Safety Train

Topics Covered:
Working together under NIMS
Response plans & site safety plans
Safe response on railroad property
Hazard identification & communication
Railcar markings & placards

The registration for the February 17 & 18, 2026 PEMA In-Service Training (Fully Virtual) is now open.  The link for registration can be found here: https://www.train.org/pa/course/1101980/live-event

Become a PA Certification Evaluator!
 

Take your public safety career to the next level. Join our 4-hour training to learn the policies, procedures, and responsibilities of a Certification Evaluator with the PA State Fire Academy. Visit the link to the right, click on “available training” and search “Evaluator” as the filter keyword.

The symposium will start on Monday, March 30, 2026 and end on Thursday, April 2, 2026.

The first annual PEMA Symposium will be held March 30 – April 2, 2026. This four-day event will bring together emergency management professionals from across the Commonwealth to learn, engage, and collaborate on current EM initiatives and topics. Session will include leadership presentations, workshops, panel discussions and other engaging relevant topics. The event will end at noon on Thursday, April 2, 2026.

This will satisfy a PEMA In-Service Training requirement.

• Course Title - Medical Services (MS) 1 Training
• Course Duration - 2 hours
• Course Description - This 2 hour course is designed for pre-hospital emergency medical staff, including EMT-B, EMT-O, AMR, Police, Fire, and other pre-hospital personnel, who may be required to prepare for and manage a radiologically contaminated patient.
• Course Objective - (1) Radiation Basics: basic radiation concepts, including exposure, contamination, health effects and radiation protection; (2) Emergency Planning: the effects of ionizing radiation on the human body and the types of ra

E/L/G 0400 ADVANCED INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM FOR COMPLEX INCIDENTS, ICS 400

This course builds on the ICS 100, ICS 200, and ICS 300 courses. However, it was designed to provide overall incident management skills rather than tactical expertise. Additional courses are available on developing and implementing incident tactics.