Willdan Homeland Solutions offers a variety of practical training courses for all aspects of disaster, unusual occurrence and emergency response. Our trainers all have over 20 years of actual experience in emergency preparedness and response at the local or state level, and are experts in the integration of local, state, and federal resources during response actions. Each of our courses can be tailored to meet individual state and local guidelines and the needs of different types of organizations such as school districts, transit agencies, or private business firms, and most have been approved for reimbursement by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
SPA Courses (click for detail)
- Basic Interoperable Communications Course
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The Basic Interoperable Communications course is designed to provide first responders, field supervisors, commanders, dispatchers and Communications Center personnel with fundamental information concerning interoperable communications that will enable them to have a greater understanding of the importance of interoperability, at the Federal, State and Local levels. This 4 hour course is an introductory course of instruction to participants who will play a critical role in the degree of success of their organizations interoperable communications efforts to respond appropriately when faced with a critical incident, large or small.
The Basic Course has been designed to be customized for law enforcement, fire, dispatchers, and non-public safety personnel. Each course that is offered to the specific discipline has functional elements built into the course to represent the discipline.
- Advanced Interoperable Communications Course
The Advanced Interoperable Communications Course is designed to provide first responders with the ability to utilize their knowledge and skills in all areas of interoperability to help other first responders and themselves effectively prepare for and respond to critical incidents within their Operational Area (OA) and throughout the SPA.
This 8 hour course is an advanced course of instruction to participants who need and or want to develop an advanced level of interoperable communications knowledge, skills, and abilities. This course may be delivered across all disciplines, whether law enforcement, fire, dispatch, or non-public safety.
- Interoperable Communications Instructor Course
This course is designed to prepare participants to instruct the Basic and Advanced Interoperable Communications Courses. This 16-hour course will present concepts of adult learning, coaching, and presentation skills. The primary target audience is potential instructors who have completed the basic and advanced courses.
Click on the title of the courses listed below for details in a printable flyer.
- IS 700: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
- IS 800b: An Introduction to the National Response Framework
- ICS 100: Incident Command System - Introduction
- ICS 200: Incident Command System - Basic
- ICS 300: Incident Command System - Intermediate
- ICS 400: Incident Command System - Advanced
- Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Training Course, Local Government
- NIMS/SEMS/ICS Executive Course For Administrators & Policy Makers
- NIMS/ICS/EOC Training for Transportation Personnel
- NIMS/ICS Training for School Personnel
- Business & Industry Crisis Management Workshop
- Why Plans Fail
Feedback
- "The way the classes were presented by people who actually have real-life ICS experience was invaluable."
- "The course enabled us to look hard at serious incidents that we had not yet analyzed."
- "Complex and potentially boring content delivered in a high energy and interactive manner."
- "The group activity was great -- got us all thinking about how we would react in a real life situation. I liked how the presenter tied in real life situations that he's been involved in."
- "The scenarios were a real eye-opener."
- "Table top exercises were excellent in seeing areas where we need to improve and in planning."
- "This course will change the way I view my job."
