"Our Mission: We, the El Dorado Hills Fire Department, exist to serve and protect the Community through emergency management."

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Merged photosEDHFire will conduct monthly training sessions to help CERT members maintain their skills but there is also great training for members online as well. Below are some helpful links to assist with your continuing education.

Incident Command System

Supplement your CERT organization curriculum with ICS training directly from FEMA. These trainings will give you a greater understanding of how to utilize CERT organizational principles in your team and how you fit into the emergency response system locally and nationwide.

  • IS 100, Introduction to the Incident Command System, introduces the Incident Command System (ICS) and provides the foundation for higher level ICS training. This course describes the history, features and principles, and organizational structure of the Incident Command System. It also explains the relationship between ICS and the National Incident Management System (NIMS). Online training at FEMA: IS 100c Introduction to Incident Command System
  • IS 200 is designed to enable personnel to operate efficiently during an incident or event within the Incident Command System (ICS). ICS-200 provides training on and resources for personnel who are likely to assume a supervisory position within the ICS. Online training at FEMA: IS 200c ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
  • IS 700 course introduces and overviews the National Incident Management System (NIMS). NIMS provides a consistent nationwide template to enable all government, private-sector, and nongovernmental organizations to work together during domestic incidents. Online training at FEMA: IS 700b NIMS an Introduction

 

Incident Command System Table Top Exercise

This class explores Incident Command System principles through participation in a table top exercise. Teams will simulate a command center managing information after a disaster event. The exercise is a timed event (60 mins) after which there will be a review and discussion of decisions made and concepts implemented.

Red Cross Shelter Operations

Practice the knowledge and skills needed to run a successful shelter operation. Learn Red Cross protocols on shelter operations and how to effective perform a volunteer role.