The EMAP Training Course is an opportunity for emergency management and US&R professionals within emergency management and US&R Programs to learn about the Emergency Management Accreditation Program and EMAP Standards and prepare their Programs for assessment and accreditation.
*EMAP training is mandated for all Program EMAP Accreditation/Assessment Managers and Assessors. For information regarding training opportunities, please contact EMAP staff at emap@emap.org.
When & Where is Training?
EMAP offers virtual and in-person training opportunities for the Emergency Management Standard and Urban Search & Rescue (US&R) Standard. Virtual training is similar to previous on-site training; it has just been adapted to a virtual environment. See our current training opportunities below:
Emergency Management Standard Training
Virtual Cohort Training Opportunities
Each virtual cohort training is a cumulative 20 hours of training. The virtual cohort training registration fee is $450.
Dates for the upcoming Emergency Management Standard virtual cohorts:
- December 2-5, 2025, from 12-5 pm ET
- February 3-5, 2026, from 12-5 pm ET
- June 23-25, 2026, from 12-5 pm ET
- September 8-10, 2026, from 12-5 pm ET
- December 1-3, 2026, from 12-5 pm ET
If you would like to attend one of these virtual cohorts, please complete the interest form here.
In-Person Training Opportunities
Stay tuned for future in-person training opportunities.
US&R Standard Training
Virtual Cohort Training Opportunities:
Each virtual cohort training is a cumulative 20 hours of training. The virtual cohort training registration fee is $450.
Dates for the upcoming US&R Training virtual cohorts:
- April 21-23, 2026, from 12-5 pm ET
- September 15-17, 2026, from 12-5 pm ET
In-Person Training Opportunities
EMAP offers US&R Task Forces the option to host US&R Standard Training either virtually or on-site. Stay tuned for future in-person training opportunities.
If you have any questions about the virtual cohort training or on-site training, please contact Mr. Todd Livingston, EMAP Training Coordinator, at todd@emap.org.