HAZMAT REFRESHER 4-Hour: Lithium-Ion Battery & EV Emergencies Operations
Recommended Participants: Firefighters needing Hazmat Refresher
Course Date:Two opportunities to attend each day: August 25, 26, or 27, 2026
Course Times: 8AM - Noon at Fairfield EMA and 1PM - 5PM at Basil Joint Fire District
Course Location: Fairfield County Emergency Management Agency @ 240 Baldwin Drive, Lancaster, Ohio 43130 morning session
Basil Joint Fire District Head Quarters - Station 610, 410 Washington Street, Baltimore, Ohio 43105 afternoon session
REGISTRATION: No Registration Needed
OH387: Family Assistance Center Planning & Operations Workshop
Overview
This one day workshop focuses on the survivors of mass casualty incidents (MCI) and mass fatality incidents (MFI) within our communities as well as those directly or indirectly impacted by these types of incidents. The course will address the concerns, needs, and the unique decisions necessary to start the recovery process. By embracing the “whole community approach” this course will discuss the non-governmental, faith-based, community- based, and governmental programs that coalesce into a successful operation. The intention for this training is to guide the participants through the lifecycle of caring for the living people experiencing an MCI/MFI, plan for the critical needs of the living, operate within a proposed structure, and offer an outline for response to MCI/MFI.
Recommended Participants: Personnel who may be tasked to assist with a Family Assistance Center to include: Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Governmental Administrative, Law Enforcement, Health Care, Public Health and Citizen/ Community Volunteer.
Course Date: June 1, 2026
Course Times: Registration 7:30 AM -8:00 AM. Course time 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Course Location: Fairfield County Emergency Management Agency @ 240 Baldwin Drive, Lancaster, Ohio 43130
REGISTRATION: Click Here to Register
G-288/G489 VOLUNTEER AND DONATIONS MANAGEMENT
Overview
This training supports local governments and their emergency management partners in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from disaster events at the local level. The course is designed to strengthen the abilities of local jurisdictions to successfully prepare for and handle volunteer and donations management issues that may arise. The course content and activities may also serve as a template, thereby enhancing uniformity in addressing areas of donated unsolicited goods, unaffiliated volunteers, and undesignated cash. This training also provides information regarding the state's volunteer and donations management responsibilities, which are designed to help build relationships between government and non-governmental organizations. This course also aims to introduce the keys to success in managing large numbers of spontaneous volunteers in disasters. Its underlying assumption is that much of the volunteer help is indeed needed, and that with basic emergency management coordination skills, the volunteer resources can often be put to effective use, making a positive difference in the affected community. The course will discuss the benefits spontaneous volunteers can bring to relief efforts and the challenges they may bring if not coordinated effectively. Emphasis is also placed on how to make full use of a "Volunteer Reception Center".
Recommended Participants: The intended audience(s) are individuals that have the chance of working with or coordinating spontaneous volunteers in a disaster.
Recommended Prerequisites: IS-288.a, The Role of Voluntary Organizations in Emergency Management; IS-100 Introduction to the Incident Command System, IS-200 Incident Command System for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents; IS-700 National Incident Management System, an Introduction
Course Date: October 28-29, 2026
Course Times: Registration 7:30 AM -8:00 AM. Course time 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM each day
Course Location: Fairfield County Emergency Management Agency @ 240 Baldwin Drive, Lancaster, Ohio 43130
REGISTRATION: Click Here to Register