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 EMS virtual cohorts:
- October 7-10, 2025, from 12-5 pm ET
- December 2-5, 2025, 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
EMAP is hosting several regional standards training courses in 2025. Each training will be 2.5 days long and should be considered by emergency management staff, planners, and leadership preparing for accreditation or seeking program improvement. The registration fee is $450. NOTE: There must be a minimum of 10 registrants for each course.
Locations and dates for upcoming regional trainings:
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
- Dates: November 3-5, 2025
- Location: Algonquin College
- Register for this regional training here.
Topeka, Kansas
- Dates: December 9-10, 2025
- Location: Kansas State Emergency Operations Center
- Register for this regional training here.
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. Future dates to be announced.
In-Person Training Opportunities
No current in-person trainings scheduled. EMAP offers US&R Task Forces the option to host virtual or on-site US&R Standard Training.
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.