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Training/Exercise

KYEM Training and Exercise Program​

The Kentucky Division of Emergency Management (KYEM) coordinates and offers training throughout the Commonwealth. These training opportunities help to ensure that we are prepared for all hazards, natural and manmade, to keep Kentucky safe.  Each course is available at no cost to eligible students. 

For information on emergency management in the Kentucky Revised Statutes, please see KRS 39A . For Kentucky Administrative Regulations on training see 106 KAR 1:211 and for exercise see 106 KAR 1:221

Announcement: Beginning May 1, 2024 KYEM Training is transitioning to digital student material for many courses. This is an exciting development in the training program! Please check the course announcement and welcome email for details for each class. Digital student material is available in the Resources section of this page under “Student Resources" and the material will also be provided in the welcome emails. 

 Training listed by KYEM Area

Below are all trainings listed by month. ​

2025

May
TitleRegister
May 01-02, 2025, ICS-400_ NEW DATE, Mason CountyAnnouncementRegister
May 05-07, 2025, ICS 300, Bullitt CountyAnnouncementRegister
May 06-20, 2025, Lost Person Behavior, Whitley CountyAnnouncementRegister
May 07, 2025, AWR-213 Critical Infrastructure Security and Resiliance Awareness, Christian County, NON-KYEMAnnouncement
May 07, 2025, AWR232 Mass Fatalities Planning and Response for Rural Communities, Laurel County, NON-KYEMAnnouncement
May 07-08, 2025, G-205 Recovery from Disaster, Rowan CountyAnnouncementRegister
May 08-09, 2025, ICS 400, Bullitt CountyAnnouncementRegister
May 10, 2025, Battery IQ - EV Response Training, Greenup CountyAnnouncementRegister
May 10, 2025, SAR Interviewing, Oldham CountyAnnouncementRegister
May 13-14-2025, G205 Recovery from Disaster, Franklin CountyAnnouncementRegister
May 13-16, 2025, L0962 AHIMT Planning Section Chief (PSC), Campbell County-CLASS FULLAnnouncement
May 14, 2025, Hazmat IQ Above - Below the Line, Pulaski CountyAnnouncementRegister
May 14-15, 2025, MGT318-Public Information In An All-Hazards Incident, Warren County, NON-KYEMAnnouncement
May 15, 2025, MGT403 Underserved Populations Preparedness Planning for Rural Responders and Volunteers, Daviess County, NON-KYEMAnnouncement
May 16-17, 2025, G288 Local Volunteer and Donations Management, Logan CountyAnnouncementRegister
May 16-18, 2025, Moving Water Flood-Rescue Technician Training, Floyd County, NON-KYEMAnnouncement
May 17-18, 2025, Kentucky Search Dog Certification, Hart CountyAnnouncementRegister
May 19, 2025, MGT416 Introduction to Continuity of Government Planning for Rural Jurisdictions, Franklin County, NON-KYEMAnnouncement
May 19-20, 2025, MGT341 Disaster Preparedness for Healthcare Organizations within the Community Infrastructure, Trimble County, NON-KYEMAnnouncement
May 28, 2025, Wednesday Webinar-Audit to Action, VirtualAnnouncementRegister
June
TitleRegister
June 02-03, 2025, MGT-310, Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment_Stakeholder Preparedness Review, Oldham County, NON-KYEMAnnouncement
June 02-06, 2025, L0950 AHIMT Incident Commander (IC), Rowan CountyAnnouncementRegister
June 09-11, 2025, ICS-300, Henderson CountyAnnouncementRegister
June 10, 2025, AWR 302 Pipeline Security for Rural Communities, Warren County, NON-KYEMAnnouncement
June 17, 2025, Battery IQ - Technician Response to Battery Emergencies, Campbell CountyAnnouncementRegister
June 17, 2025, Hazmat IQ Above and Below the Line, Boyd CountyAnnouncementRegister
June 18, 2025, Battery IQ - Technician Response to Battery Emergencies, Campbell CountyAnnouncementRegister
June 23-24, 2025, ICS-400, Henderson CountyAnnouncementRegister
June 24-25, 2025, MGT-310 THIRA_Stakeholder Preparedness Review, Christian County, NON-KYEMAnnouncement
June 25-26, 2025, Propane IQ, Boyd CountyAnnouncementRegister
June 26, 2025, Battery IQ - EV Response Training, Campbell CountyAnnouncementRegister
July
TitleRegister
July 08, 2025, AWR 209 Working with The Media A Course for First Responders, Warren County, NON-KYEMAnnouncement
July 08-09, 2025, MGT-315, Conducting Risk Assessments for Critical Community Assets, Christian County, NON-KYEMAnnouncement
July 14-16, 2025, ICS-300 Oldham, Oldham CountyAnnouncementRegister
July 18-20, 2025, ICS 300, Logan CountyAnnouncementRegister
July 21, 2025, AWR-328 All Hazards Preparedness for Animals in Disasters, Warren County, NON-KYEMAnnouncement
July 22, 2025, MGT415 Disaster Recovery in Rural Jurisdictions, Franklin County, NON-KYEMAnnouncement
July 22, 2025, MGT-448, All Hazards Planning for Animal, Agricultural, and Food Related Disasters, Warren County, NON-KYEMAnnouncement
July 22-24, 2025, ICS-300, Scott CountyAnnouncementRegister
July 23-24, 2025, MGT345 Disaster Management for Electric Power Systems, Trimble County, NON-KYEMAnnouncement
July 24, 2025, AWR-328 All Hazards Preparedness for Animals in Disasters, Laurel County, NON-KYEMAnnouncement
July 25, 2025, MGT-448, All Hazards Planning for Animal, Agricultural, and Food Related Disasters, Laurel County, NON-KYEMAnnouncement
July 26, 2025, Battery IQ - Technician Response to Battery Emergencies, Boyd CountyAnnouncementRegister
July 29-30, 2025, ICS-400, Scott CountyAnnouncementRegister
July 31, 2025, MGT383 Emergency Operations Plans for Rural Jurisdictions, Warren County, NON-KYEMAnnouncement



 State Training Officer

 
State SAR Coordinator
Dustin Heiser

Kentucky Qualifications System (KQS) Coordinator
 

HazMat Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) Coordinator ERG Distribution Coordinator


Demetrius Wylie


Urban Search & Rescue​

KYEM CSEPP Training &
Exercise Coordinator

 

Resources

Training/Exercise