Training Opportunities
Coalition Sponsored Training
ON-DEMAND COURSE: APPLICATION OF THE NATIONAL INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM (NIMS)
Unlock the key to mastering the essential elements of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses with our comprehensive on-demand program. This meticulously crafted course covers the critical components of IS 100, 200, 700, and 800, offering a deep dive into the core concepts and practical applications of emergency management as outlined by FEMA.
Course Highlights:
- IS 100, 200, 700 & 800 Course Content: Gain a practical understanding of key incident management elements.
- Expert Instruction: Benefit from the expertise of industry professionals with years of experience in healthcare incident management.
- Course Certification: Receive a prestigious certificate upon course completion, showcasing your commitment to excellence in incident management.
Who Should Enroll: This course is ideal for healthcare emergency management professionals, administrators, and incident response team members who are looking to learn the foundations of incident management.
NEMTEC Courses
The Northeast Emergency Management Training and Education Center (NEMTEC) is a division of the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA).
Course Title: G-141: Instructional Design and Presentation Skills
Course Date(s): January 26-28, 2026
Times: 8:30am-4:30pm
Course Location: MEMA Regional Office, 20 Forge Parkway, Franklin, MA
Course Title: HAZ-01: Hazardous Materials for First Responders, Awareness Level
Course Date(s): January 15
Times: 8am-3:00pm
Course Location: Virtual
Course Title: ICS-400: Advanced ICS
Course Date(s): February 2-3, 2026
Times: 8:30am-4:30pm
Course Location: Plymouth EOC, 2209 State Road, Plymouth, MA
MGB Center for Disaster Medicine Project ECHO Hub for Healthcare Emergency Preparedness – COMING SOON!
In collaboration with Project ECHO and supported by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the MGB Center for Disaster Medicine will host a virtual, regularly occurring series focused on Healthcare Emergency Preparedness. Utilizing the ECHO principle of All Teach, All Learn each session will include a brief didactic presentation, a case presentation by a participant or two, and group discussion. Over the course of the year and roughly 18 sessions, we hope to bring together a core cadre of participants and create a network of practice across New England.
Our goal:
Create a community of practice for healthcare emergency managers with shared learning and teaching. We’re currently reaching out to our partners across New England to gather initial interest in joining this community. We welcome you or members of your team who are looking for professional networking and growth opportunities to join!
We will continue to host our monthly webinar series that is sponsored by the Region 1 Regional Disaster Health Response System (RDHRS) and Regional Emerging Special Pathogens Treatment Center (RESPTC) programs.
About Project ECHO:
The ECHO Institute has received a grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to support a series of regional case-based virtual communities of practice (vCoP) grounded in the Project ECHO learning and capacity-building model. This initiative will create trusted learning and problem-solving networks across states and regions, bringing together healthcare organizations, public health officials, emergency managers, and community-based organizations to co-design equitable, coordinated, and resilient emergency preparedness and response systems.
Register for more information here.
TEEX Courses are Coming to Connecticut!
| Medical Management of Chemical, Biological, Nuclear and Explosive (CBRNE) Events | Connecticut Hospital Association | March 11-12, 2026 |
Exercise Opportunities
Operation Arctic Blast- A Community Tabletop Exercise
Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Check- in and Coffee/Continental breakfast: 8:30-9:00am
Program: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm.
Location: Fairfield University. Barone Campus Center- Oak Room 1073 North Benson Rd., Fairfield, CT
Winter in our region brings the constant threat of extreme cold and crippling power outages. For our most vulnerable populations; including the elderly, those with medical needs, and low-income residents, these events can quickly become catastrophic. This is not just a weather problem; it's a humanitarian challenge that demands inclusive, collaborative and coordinated action. Join municipal emergency managers, public health professionals, social services staff, and community partners in this essential exercise to test and refine our collective ability to protect our community when the temperature drops and the lights go out.
All are welcome, but we encourage the following municipal and community partners to attend:
- Municipal Emergency Managers/Deputy EMDs
- Health Department leadership
- Social Services/Human services leadership • Public Information Officers. Social media managers
- Faith based and community organizations
There is no cost for this program. Pre-registration is required. To assist with logistics and planning, attendees need to register on Eventbrite (link below) by January 14.
https://R1Arcticblasttabletopex.eventbrite.com
For more Information contact: Michele DeLuca- REPT Chair- ESF6/14 Chair mdeluca@norwalkct.gov or 203-854-0238
Medical Response and Surge Exercise
