View Local Training Opportunities
| Training* | Dates | Location | Registration Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Site Protection through Observational Techniques, Customized (AWR-219-C) | August 21, 2025 | Quincy Fire Training Center - 115 Crescent Street, Quincy | Cancelled |
| Site Protection through Observational Techniques, Customized (AWR-219-C) | August 22, 2025 | MEMA Regional Office - 20 Forge Parkway, Franklin | Cancelled |
| ChemPREP: Community Preparedness Seminar | September 16, 2025 | Providence Emergency Management Agency 591 Charles Street, Providence, RI 02904 | Complete |
| Crowd Management for Sport and Special Events (MGT-475) | September 16 – 17, 2025 | MEMA Regional Office - 20 Forge Parkway, Franklin | Complete |
| ICS-300: Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents (ICS-300) | September 29 – October 1, 2025 | Plainville Fire Department - 194 South Street, Plainville | Complete |
| Event Security Planning for Public Safety Professionals (MGT-335) | October 1 – 2, 2025 | MEMA Regional Office - 20 Forge Parkway, Franklin | Complete |
| ICS-400: Advanced ICS (ICS-400) | October 27 – 28, 2025 | MEMA Regional Office - 20 Forge Parkway, Franklin | October 13, 2025 |
| G-191: ICS/EOC Interface (G-191) | October 29, 2025 | MEMA Regional Office - 20 Forge Parkway, Franklin | October 15, 2025 |
| AWR-219 Site Protection through Observational Techniques | November 4, 2025 | Training, Innovation and Leadership Institute (TILI) 297 Cowesett Avenue West Warwick, RI 02893 | October 22, 2025 Access Code: NCBRT219 |
| PER-383 Documentation Inspection for Law Enforcement | November 5, 2025 | Training, Innovation and Leadership Institute (TILI) 297 Cowesett Avenue West Warwick, RI 02893 | October 22, 2025 Access Code: NCBRT383 |
| Sport Venue Evacuation and Protective Actions (MGT-412) | November 5 – 6, 2025 | MEMA Regional Office - 20 Forge Parkway, Franklin | October 22, 2025 |
| Speak Calm into Chaos: Introduction to Crisis Communication (Crisis Comms.) | November 8, 2025 | Virtual Classroom | Oct. 24, 2025 |
| Public Information Basics (L-105) | Dec. 2-4, 2025 | MEMA Regional Office - 20 Forge Parkway, Franklin | Nov. 18, 2025 |
| Enhanced Sports and Special Events Incident Management (MGT-440) | December 2 – 4, 2025 | Massport One Harborside Drive (LOC Auditorium), Boston MA 02128 | November 18, 2025 |
| Senior Officials Workshop For All-Hazards Preparedness (MGT-312) | Dec. 9, 2025 | MEMA Regional Office - 20 Forge Parkway, Franklin | Nov. 18, 2025 |
| Speak Calm into Chaos: Introduction to Crisis Communication (Crisis Comms.) | Dec. 12, 2025 | Virtual Classroom | Nov. 28, 2025 |
| ICS-300: Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents (ICS-300) | December 15 – 17, 2025 | Virtual | December 1, 2025 |
| Bomb Threat Management Planning Course (MGT-451) | TBD February 2026 | MEMA Regional Office - 20 Forge Parkway, Franklin | Registration Opens in October |
| Advanced Public Information Officers (L-388) | March 2 – 6, 2026 | MEMA Regional Office - 20 Forge Parkway, Franklin | February 16, 2025 |
| Critical Decision Making for Complex Coordinated Terrorist Attacks (PER-335) | March 24-25, 2026 | MEMA Regional Office - 20 Forge Parkway, Franklin | Registration Opens in November |
| Crisis Leadership (MGT-340) | TBD | MEMA Regional Office - 20 Forge Parkway, Franklin | TBD |
*Click on the name of the training to view registration instructions.
View National Training Opportunities
The National Training and Education Division (NTED) and its partners have been preparing our nation’s responders to respond to and recover from a variety of natural and manmade threats. The NTED stands ready to train responders as their cities prepare to host the influx of people and events that the World Cup will bring.
To view available national training opportunities please visit: https://www.firstrespondertraining.gov/frts/schedule
View Exercise Opportunities
| Exercise | Date | Sponsor | Point of Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBTA Commuter Rail Evacuation Drill | October 5, 2025 | MassDOT / MBTA Security & Emergency Management | Complete Mario Sabha, MassDot mario.sabha@dot.state.ma.us |
| CISA Tournament Wide Virtual Tabletop Exercise | November 5, 2025 | Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency | Michael Taylor, CISA |
| Executive Decision Group’s C3 Tabletop Exercise | January 14, 2026 | Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency | Derek May, MEMA |
| CISA TBD Virtual Tabletop Exercise | January 21, 2026 | Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency | Michael Taylor, CISA |
| CISA TBD Virtual Tabletop Exercise | January 22, 2026 | Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency | Michael Taylor, CISA |
| Non- Competition Venue Tabletop Exercise | February 12, 2026 | Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency | Michael Taylor, CISA |
| “Operation Yellow Card” Integrated Emergency Management Course & Functional Exercise | February 24-26, 2026 | Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency Federal Emergency Management Agency, National Disaster & Emergency Management University | Mark Talbot, MEMA |
| “Operation Red Card” Full Scale Exercise | March 11, 2026 | Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency Federal Emergency Management Agency, National Exercise Division | Meghan Gomes, MEMA |
Request Additional Information
For additional information on current training and exercise opportunities, or to request additional resources, please contact Mark J. Talbot at Mark.J.Talbot@mass.gov.