Training and Exercises
YCEMA hosts trainings and exercises for all 29 municipalities in York County, first responders, and other agencies. Trainings and exercises help to prepare agencies for various emergency situations, incidents, and disasters.
For more information or questions, contact the Training and Response Coordinator.
Upcoming Trainings
Shelter Operations Course
Description: This is an introductory course intended for any staff or volunteers who will be planning for and/or working in a shelter following a disaster. This course will cover best practices for disaster sheltering including:
Pre-disaster planning
Health, security, and safety considerations
Staffing and support resources needed to open shelters
Documentation and feeding considerations
Equipment considerations
Demobilization
And more!
Target Audience: Anyone who will assist their municipality with planning for or operating an emergency shelter.
Date: Tuesday, 9/10/24
Time: 1-3pm
Location: Training Room at York County Emergency Management Agency -149 Jordan Springs Rd., Alfred ME 04002
Registration: https://forms.gle/WDmUJZd6aeb641uU8
Please note that this course is a regularly occurring course and has been previously offered by York County EMA.
For any questions, please contact the instructor, Scott Gagne, Training and Response Coordinator, at srgagne@yorkcountymaine.gov.
G-191 Emergency Operations Center/Incident Command System Interface
Description: This course enables students to develop an effective interface between the Incident Command/Unified Command and the Emergency Operations Center by applying National Incident Management System principles.
Target Audience: State and local personnel responsible for developing, staffing, managing and operating an EOC and coordinating EOC operations with a field command post.
Dates: Tuesday, 9/24/24
Time: 8:00am - 4:00pm
Location: York County EMA, 149 Jordan Springs Rd, Alfred, ME 04002
Other Information: This course is offered free of charge and lunch will be provided. In an effort to reduce paper use, course materials will be provided electronically, and students will need to bring their own device.
Point of Contact: For questions about this course, contact Scott Gagne at srgagne@yorkcountymaine.gov or 207-324-1578.
Register here: https://forms.gle/LmvTKRmSBpFxdHie8
ICS 100/200: Introduction to the Incident Command System/ Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response
Description: This course provides foundational training that will introduce students to the concepts, principles, and structure of the Incident Command System (ICS).
Target Audience: Individuals involved with emergency planning, and response or recovery efforts.
Dates: Friday, 9/27/24
Time: 8:00am - 4:00pm
Location: York County EMA, 149 Jordan Springs Rd, Alfred, ME 04002
Other Information: This course is offered free of charge and lunch will be provided. In an effort to reduce paper use, course materials will be provided electronically, and students will need to bring their own device.
Point of Contact: For questions about this course, contact Scott Gagne at srgagne@yorkcountymaine.gov or 207-324-1578.
Register here: https://forms.gle/8q6JVrnoxYxS1pdQ9
ICS 300 - Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents
Description: This course provides training for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS). This course expands upon information covered in the introductory ICS courses.
Target Audience: The target audience for this course includes individuals who may assume a supervisory role in incidents.
Dates: Saturday, 10/26/24 and Sunday, 10/27/24
Time: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Location: York County EMA, 149 Jordan Springs Rd, Alfred, ME 04002
Other Information: This course is offered free of charge and lunch will be provided. In an effort to reduce paper use, course materials will be provided electronically, and students will need to bring their own device.
Point of Contact: For questions about this course, contact Scott Gagne at srgagne@yorkcountymaine.gov or 207-324-1578.
Register here: https://forms.gle/kLfQPoDaw9AA1RF36