Emergency management training

Training is one of the key factors for a successful response to an emergency or disaster. We oversee a provincial training program that exists to build the knowledge and skill-set of those who work in operational roles during emergencies.

Emergency management courses

We partner with the Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC) to provide courses, both online and in person. Each course is part of JIBC’s Emergency Management Associate Certificate.

Courses are provided at no cost to participants, and intended for staff and volunteers from Indigenous communities and local governments who fill various roles during emergency and disaster response.

• Online emergency management courses
• In-person emergency management courses
• Course descriptions 
• Host an in-person course

Emergency Support Services courses

Emergency Support Services (ESS) teams engage in training and exercises as part of their continued commitment to deliver ESS in the community. These are critical to the ongoing improvement of local and regional level planning for responses to emergency events that displace people.

• ESS course calendar

ICS Canada instructors

The following list of instructors are available and recognized by the province to provide ICS Canada training to the levels they are qualified for. All discussions around the aspects of training delivery, including cost, travel, dates, facilities, and other details, are the responsibility of the instructor and organizer. Fees and other aspects of training delivery are not funded by the province and can vary between instructors.  

• About ICS Canada

Webinars

Emergency management webinars provide participants with up-to-date information on best practices, approaches, strategies and technologies. Webinars are presented in partnership with the Justice Institute of BC. Register for an upcoming webinar, or view past recordings

• Register for upcoming webinars and view past recordings