Missouri and Illinois combined will receive nearly $19.8 million in federal grants this month to improve hospital preparedness and emergency response.
SUGAR CREEK, Mo. -- Thick smoke filled the air near the BP refinery in Sugar Creek on Saturday morning after three tanker cars exploded overnight.
Training Resources
State Of Missouri Emergency Management Training
The Missouri State Emergency Management Agency makes Emergency Management Training available for free to local entities; and in most cases will reimburse for lodging and meals for students traveling over 50 miles to attend courses.
http://training.dps.mo.gov
NIMS Courses
National Incident Management Courses are required by various emergency responders at different levels; and those courses that are available to be taken online are available here.
http://training.fema.gov/IS/NIMS.asp
FEMA Independent Study Program
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has an Independent Study Program which allows people to take Emergency Management Training online, in a self paced course.
http://training.fema.gov/IS
FEMA Integrated Emergency Management Courses
The Federal Emergency Management Agency Integrated Emergency Management Courses (IEMCs) are a 4 and ½-day exercise-based training activity that places Emergency Operations Center (EOC) personnel under realistic crisis situations within a structured learning environment. These courses generally cover lodging and reimburse travel expenses.
http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IEMC/
Heartland Center for Public Heath Preparedness
Online Public Health and Preparedness Training
Heartland Learning Management System
Other Training Resources
HazMat Awareness Course Online
WMD Online Courses from TEEX
Ford Crown Victoria Automatic Fire Suppression System Training
Firefighter Safety Considerations During Operations At Structures: Awareness Level
Center for Public Health Preparedness Courses
Stroke Care for Emergency Medical Technicians (CEUs awarded)
Mass Fatalities Incident Response
Disaster Mental Health
Emergency Response Planning
Bloodborne Pathogens
NAERG Online Training
DOD Anti-Terrorism Level 1 Training
CSX SAFE (Safety Awareness for Emergencies) Rail Safety Responder Training
FIREWISE Wildland Fire Training Online Learning Center
First Responder Safety at a Small Aircraft or Helicopter Accident
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