Latest Training Opportunities
Read the following announcements to find out about the latest training opportunites available to Kentucky first responders.
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Center for Domestic Preparedness |
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Announcement Date: June 26, 2008
The Center for Domestic Preparedness has provided its latest seat availability for its resident classes. The programs highlighted in yellow are full or have been set aside as special request training from specific agencies. Go to the following link to see what is available:
Seat Availability (6-25-08) [PDF - 78K]
For a complete listing of CDP programs, go to:
CDP Resident Program List (01-16-08) [PDF - 42K]
To apply for courses, go to:
Application Process
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New Mexico Tech Energetic Materials Research & Testing Center (EMRTC) |
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Announcement Date: May 28, 2008
New Mexico Tech has IRTB slots available for the Following Dates:
June 24-27
July 14-17
July 15-18
July 28-31
July 28-Aug 1
Aug 4-7
Aug 5-8
Aug 11-14
Aug 12-15
Aug 25-28
August 26-29
New Mexico Tech has PRSBI slots available for the following dates:
July 14-18
Aug 4-8
Aug 25-29
To register for IRTB or PRSBI courses, go to:
New Mexico Tech
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Texas Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) |
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Announcement Date: April 25, 2008
Public Works (PW): Planning for and Responding to a Terrorism/WMD Incident (MGT 317)
This course trains all first responders, especially Public Works personnel, in their responsibilities and roles to protect, restore and maintain critical infrastructure and public services as part of a community’s preparation and response to a weapon of mass destruction (WMD)/terrorism incident or other major disaster. Upon completion of the course, the participants will be able to successfully conduct vulnerability assessments of the jurisdiction’s critical infrastructure and facilities and effectively contribute to the management of a WMD/terrorism incident as a member of the jurisdiction’s unified command structure. The participants conclude the course with an activity designed to improve and enhance the jurisdiction’s emergency response planning as it relates to Public Works and other participating disciplines.
Public Works (MGT-317) Course Brochure [PDF - 185 KB]
If you're interested in hosting this cost-free course, please contact Mr. Vince Slominski (contact information provided below) or the Kentucky Training Program Coordinator at KOHS.Training@ky.gov.
Vince Slominski
Training Coordinator-PW/ Disaster Management Training Program
979-255-5148 cell
979-458-4609-Office
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New Mexico Tech Energetic Materials Research & Testing Center (EMRTC) |
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Announcement Date: April 22, 2008
Prevention and Response to Suicide Bombing Incidents
Direct/Indirect Deliveries
Designed for state and local first responders. Training focuses on the suicide bombing threat, indications and warnings, legal considerations, and safe and effective implementation of response procedures. Prepares state and local first responders to perform as a part of their agency's suicide bombing prevention and response team. Instruction provided by professional instructors from the Prevention and Response to Suicide Bombings Incidents Course or graduates of that program.
New Mexico Tech Course Brochure [PDF - 237 KB]
New Mexico Tech has funding available in the budget to provide Direct Deliveries of this course in Kentucky. If you are interested, please contact Mr. Joseph Doyle, Sr. (contact information provided below) or the Kentucky Training Program Coordinator at KOHS.Training@ky.gov.
Joseph M. Doyle Sr.
Course Manager
Non Resident Courses
(575) 835 5912
(575) 835 5957 Fax
jdoyle@emrtc.nmt.edu
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New Mexico Tech Energetic Materials Research & Testing Center (EMRTC) |
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Announcement Date: April 10, 2008
There are still openings for the Incident Response to Terrorist Bombings (IRTB) and Preventing and Responding to Suicide Bombing Incidents (PRSBI) courses held at New Mexico Tech during the summer months. To find out more, go to: New Mexico Tech.
There are still openings for SWAT teams to attend the PRSBI course and also function as a SWAT team. If your SWAT team is interested in attending this training, check out the available dates below and then contact Jim Lehner, First Responder Training Schedule Manager, (575) 835-5917 (office) or jlehner@emrtc.nmt.edu.
| August 25-29 |
| September 8-12 |
| September 15-19 |
| November 17-21 |
| December 1-5 |
| December 8-12 |
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