Trainings & Conferences
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.
From time-to-time, we also host conferences related to public safety & emergency management. Conferences typically require payment, which includes meals.
For trainings, all trainings provided by York County EMA are free of charge. After the "Conferences" section, the trainings are organized into the following sections:
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Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training 1 upcoming course starting in Fall 2026
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NIMS/ICS Trainings (includes G-191) none scheduled
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Shelter Trainings none scheduled
Stay tuned for further updates over the next few months.
For more information or questions, please contact Scott Gagne (Training & Response Coordinator) at srgagne@yorkcountymaine.gov
UAS Drone Operations for Law Enforcement Conference
$99 Registration Fee
Conference Description: Drones are transforming the way law enforcement agencies operate-- from crime scene documentation to real-time tactical support during high-risk operations. UAS Drone Operations for Law Enforcement, hosted by York County Emergency Management Agency, is a full-day conference bringing together law enforcement leaders, legal experts, and UAS specialists to share the knowledge, tools, and frameworks needed to build or enhance your agency's drone program. Whether you are launching a new program or looking to sharpen an existing one, this conference delivers guidance across every dimension: building a program that works, FAA compliance and Fourth Amendment law, hardware selection, secure data management, counter-drone measures, a panel presentation of law enforcement-specific operational use cases, and much more!
Quick Facts:
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Date: Thursday, April 16th, 2026
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When: 8:30am-4:30pm. Registration begins at 8am
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Location: York County Regional Training Center, 79 First County Way, Alfred, ME 04002
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Registration: https://forms.office.com/r/UzRFkv2Y5q
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Registration Fee: $99, which includes breakfast, lunch, and refreshments. An invoice will be sent to the email address you provide during registration
Who Should Attend: Law enforcement and public safety professionals. No prior drone experience required.
For Questions: Please call 207-324-1578 or email ema@yorkcountymaine.gov. More information will be sent out to registered participants as the event gets closer, but please reach out with questions.
Upcoming CERT Training
CERT Basic Training - Next Offering in Fall 2026
Ready to join York County CERT? Complete our Volunteer Interest Form today to start the approval process and secure your spot in our Fall 2026 cohort.
Complete the Volunteer Interest Form here - https://forms.gle/jZz3VyGtKx1Eok6n9
Quick Facts:
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What: 21-hour emergency response training plus final assessment (8 sessions)
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When: Fall 2026 - Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6-9pm for 4 weeks
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Where: Alfred, ME
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Cost: Free
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Prerequisites: None
What You'll Learn: Emergency management principles • Fire suppression • Search and rescue • Shelter operations • First aid • Utility control • Emergency communications • And more
Who Should Attend: Anyone interested in community preparedness - parents, teachers, community leaders, neighborhood watch members, faith communities, and civic organizations
Not Ready to Volunteer Yet? Interested in the training but want to learn more first? Contact us at ema@yorkcountymaine.gov or 207-324-1578.