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.
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For more information or questions, contact Scott Gagne (Training and Response Coordinator) at srgagne@yorkcountymaine.gov
Upcoming Trainings
ICS 300 - Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents
Description: This course provides training for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS). This course expands upon information covered in the introductory ICS courses.
Target Audience: The target audience for this course includes individuals who may assume a supervisory role in incidents.
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Pre-Requisites: ICS-100, ICS-200, IS-700, IS-800
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Dates: Wednesday, 4/23/25 and Thursday, 4/24/25
Time: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Location: York County EMA, 149 Jordan Springs Rd, Alfred, ME 04002
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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.
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Point of Contact: For questions about this course, contact Scott Gagne at srgagne@yorkcountymaine.gov or 207-324-1578.
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Register here: https://forms.gle/VEXDnyQQTESs3ztM6
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.
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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.
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Pre-Requisites: ICS-100, ICS-200, IS-700, IS-800, ICS 300
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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
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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.
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Point of Contact: For questions about this course, contact Scott Gagne at srgagne@yorkcountymaine.gov or 207-324-1578.
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Register here: https://forms.gle/tqx2MUjgwkghZjSB9