Training and Exercises
YCEMA hosts trainings and exercises for all 29 municipalities in York County, first responders, and other agencies. Trainings and exercises help to prepare agencies for various emergency situations, incidents, and disasters.
The Trainings below are organized into the following sections:
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NIMS/ICS Trainings (includes G-191)
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Shelter Trainings
Our calendar for the next few months includes:
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May - Shelter Training in Acton (6); ICS 400 in Alfred (21 & 22)
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June - G-191 Emergency Operations Center/Incident Command System Interface in Alfred (5)
For more information or questions, contact Scott Gagne (Training and Response Coordinator) at srgagne@yorkcountymaine.gov
Upcoming NIMS/ICS Trainings
ICS 400 - Advanced Incident Command System for Complex Incidents
Description: This course provides training for experienced responders and other senior emergency management personnel who may perform in a management capacity for major or complex incidents (Type I or Type II incidents). The purpose of this course is to expose students to the concepts of utilizing area command in major and complex incidents.
Target Audience: The target audience for this course includes experienced senior emergency management personnel who may perform in a management capacity for major or complex incidents.
Pre-Requisites: ICS-100, ICS-200, IS-700, IS-800, ICS 300
Dates: Wednesday, 5/21/25 and Thursday, 5/22/25
Time: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Location: York County EMA, 149 Jordan Springs Rd, Alfred, ME 04002
Other Information: This course is offered free of charge and lunch will be provided. In an effort to reduce paper use, course materials will be provided electronically, and students will need to bring their own device.
Point of Contact: For questions about this course, contact Scott Gagne at srgagne@yorkcountymaine.gov or 207-324-1578.
Register here: https://forms.gle/tqx2MUjgwkghZjSB9
G-191 Emergency Operations Center/Incident Command System Interface
Description: The goal of this course is to enable students to develop an effective interface between the Incident Command/Unified Command and the Emergency Operations Center by applying National Incident Management System principles. The course reviews ICS and EOC responsibilities and functions. It also includes group discussions and exercises.
Target Audience: This course is designed for personnel who are active in a community's ICS and EOC activities.
Pre-Requisites: ICS-100, ICS-200, IS-700, IS-800, & IS-2200
Dates: Thursday, 6/5/25
Time: 8:00am - 4:00pm
Location: York County EMA, 149 Jordan Springs Rd, Alfred, ME 04002
Other Information: This course is offered free of charge and lunch will be provided. In an effort to reduce paper use, course materials will be provided electronically, and students will need to bring their own device.
Point of Contact: For questions about this course, contact Scott Gagne at srgagne@yorkcountymaine.gov or 207-324-1578.
Register here: https://forms.gle/LcZRsrwbLkMep85G9
Upcoming Shelter Trainings
York County EMA Shelter Operations Course - hosted by the Town of Acton
Description: This introductory course will cover best practices for disaster sheltering including:
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Pre-disaster planning
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Health, security, and safety considerations
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Staffing and support resources needed to open shelters
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Documentation and feeding considerations
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Equipment considerations
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Demobilization, and more!
Please note that this course is a regularly occurring course and has been previously offered by York County EMA multiple times in the past year.
Target Audience: This is an introductory course intended for any staff or volunteers who will be planning for and/or working in a shelter following a disaster. While this is hosted in Acton, anyone from York County is welcome to join.
Pre-Requisites: None
Date: Tuesday, 5/6/25
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Acton Town Hall, 35 H Rd, Acton, ME 04001
Point of Contact: For questions about this course, contact Scott Gagne at srgagne@yorkcountymaine.gov or 207-324-1578.
Register here: https://forms.gle/DPQb2e1EJ3r8W66j7