Training Resources
The Center for Threat Preparedness (CTP) is committed to equipping West Virginia’s public health and healthcare responders with the skills necessary to handle diverse emergencies. Through strategic collaboration with federal, state, and academic institutions, CTP provides a curriculum of specialized training opportunities.
Upcoming Trainings
SPARC Planning for the Hot Zone
October 16 in Charleston at St. Francis Hospital 333 Laidley St, Charleston, WV 25301
The Special Preparedness and Response Collaborative (SPARC) will be hosting a full-day interactive training and tabletop exercise on the recognition of infectious disease risks and how healthcare staff and initial responders can protect themselves through proper use of PPE, infection control, and exposure mitigation strategies. This training will emphasize real-world scenarios and current best practices to strengthen personal safety while maintaining effective patient care.
AWR-362 Flooding Hazards: Science & Preparedness
Date: 11/06/2026
Time: 8 am - 5 pm
Location: St. Joseph's Hospital Salvati Hall, 1 Amalia Drive, Buckhannon, WV 26201
Registration code: N/A
Minimum participant count: 20+
Minimum participant count deadline: 10/09/2026
FEMA Trainings and Other Resources:
To obtain a FEMA Student Identification Number (SID) click here
National Incident Management System Training Program Information click here
FEMA Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS 100 (online)
ICS 100, Introduction to the Incident Command System, introduces the Incident Command System (ICS) and provides the foundation for higher level ICS training. This course describes the history, features and principles, and organizational structure of the Incident Command System. It also explains the relationship between ICS and the National Incident Management System (NIMS).
FEMA Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response, ICS-200 (online)
IS200, Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response, reviews the Incident Command System (ICS), provides the context for ICS within initial response, and supports higher level ICS training. This course provides training on, and resources for, personnel who are likely to assume a supervisory position within ICS.
FEMA Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents, ICS 300 (in-person)
Objectives: Describe how the National Incident Management System Command and Management component supports the management of expanding incidents. Describe the Incident/Event Management process for supervisors and expanding incidents as prescribed by the ICS. Implement the Incident Management process on a simulated Type 3 incident. Develop an Incident Action Plan for a simulated incident.
For more information on ICS 300 click here
FEMA Advanced Incident Command System for Complex Incidents, ICS 400 (in-person)
Objectives: Explain how major incidents engender special management challenges. Describe the circumstances in which an Area Command is established.
Describe the circumstances in which Multi-Agency Coordination Systems are established.
For more information on ICS 400 click here
FEMA An Introduction to the National Incident Management System, IS-700.B (online)
Objectives: Describe and identify the key concepts, principles, scope, and applicability underlying NIMS. Describe activities and methods for managing resources. Describe the NIMS Management Characteristics. Identify and describe Incident Command System (ICS) organizational structures. Explain Emergency Operations Center (EOC) functions, common models for staff organization, and activation levels. Explain the interconnectivity within the NIMS Management and Coordination structures: ICS, EOC, Joint Information System (JIS), and Multiagency Coordination Groups (MAC Groups). Identify and describe the characteristics of communications and information systems, effective communication, incident information, and communication standards and formats.
FEMA National Response Framework, An Introduction, IS-800.D (online)
Objectives: Describe the purpose, scope, organization, and underlying doctrine of the National Response Framework. Describe the roles and responsibilities of response partners. Describe core capabilities for response and actions required to deliver those capabilities. Describe coordinating structures and operational planning used to support emergency response. Describe how the stabilization of the seven Community Lifelines reduces threats to public health and safety, or economic security.
COOP: Continuity of Operations Planning, maintaining vital government services in all conditions (online)
Objectives: Ensure the continued operation of organizations through a disaster (man-made, natural, technological) or a biological event (pandemic flu, anthrax, etc.) Facilitate the preparation of, site or activity specific plans and procedures that help ensure the safety of personnel. Allow organizational elements to continue essential operations in the event of an emergency or threat emergency
