The Disaster Recovery Public Assistance Programs, an Introduction course was designed to provide an overview of the FEMA Disaster Recovery Public Assistance Program and process and will prepare front-line jurisdiction staff and leaders for working within that process. The outcome being to begin preparing for recovery in advance of a disaster.

Registration will open July 1st 2025

An annual event dedicated to fostering knowledge, collaboration, and preparedness within the field of emergency services. Hosted at the picturesque Desales University campus in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, this conference stands as a premier gathering for professionals, experts, and stakeholders involved in various aspects of emergency response and disaster preparedness.

This is a ONE day class with 2 offerings. Please only pick ONE day to attend. Links to register are in the flyers. Each day has its own registration link.

The Center for Rural Development (CRD) has been awarded a grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (DOT PHMSA) and has partnered with the All Hazards Training Center (AHTC) to provide hazardous materials training for volunteers and remote emergency responders.

• Course Title - Medical Services (MS) 1 Training
• Course Duration - 3.5 hours
• Course Description - This 3.5-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 o

Check In @ Germansville Fire Co at 0930 hours. 

Exercise Start at 1030 hours. Exercise end at 1300 hours. 

Secondary LZ / Command Post Location: 8682 Church Rd Germansville PA 

Join us for our annual Health & Safety Expo at Northampton Community College's main campus in Bethlehem Township. Event will kick off with the "Realities of the Emergency Response System" keynote presentation, followed by breakout sessions and Chemical Safety panel discussion. Continental breakfast and bagged lunch is included. Note: presentations may be subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.
Thurs., May 15, 8am-3:30pm, Northampton Community College - Main Campus, Student LIfe Zone (College Center, Second Floor)

Schedule of Events

Arrival of Command  Vehicles 7:00-8:30am 

Arrival of Vendors 7:00-8:00am  (Vendors must provide own power)

Course Description

The goal of the Active Shooter Exercise Development Workshop is to provide first responder and city, county, and state officials with the knowledge, skills and abilities to lead an Active Shooter Tabletop Exercise.

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), in collaboration with state and local partners from Eastern Pennsylvania, invite you to join an in-person seminar to enhance your awareness of Securing Mass Gatherings and Special Events.