Trainings and Events displayed on this calendar are generally for attendance by governmental agencies and non-profit partners that provide disaster and emergency services. Events available to the general public will be notated as such. Contact EMA if you have any questions.
April 8
Wildland Emergencies
7:00pm
LTFD
Wildland Emergencies
LTFD
19770 Cypress Ave
Council Bluffs, IA
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Tuesday, April 8, 2025
7:00pm
Wildland Fire EMS training.
Please contact Lewis Township FD prior to the training to report the number of people attending to ensure space and equipment will be available.
For More Information
Contact: Jacob Hardiman
(712) 415-1665
jhardiman@lewistwfd.com Website Posted by:
Emergency Management
April 10
Resiliency for First Responders
6:00pm to 8:00pm
Council Bluffs Campus, Looft Hall
Resiliency for First Responders
Council Bluffs Campus, Looft Hall
Iowa Western Community College- Council Bluffs
Council Bluffs, IA
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Thursday, April 10, 2025
6:00pm · 8:00pm
Resiliency for First Responders is designed to hep individuals develop the mental, emotional, and physical skills necessary to withstand and recover from the challenges they face on the job.
The goal is to help First Responders build the resilience they need to manage stress, cope with trauma, and maintain their well-being over the long term, despite the demands of their profession.
For More Information
Contact: Iowa Western Business and Community Education
(712) 325-3256
bce@iwcc.edu Website Posted by:
Emergency Management
April 12
Pottawattamie County Firefighter Training
Treynor Fire Department
Pottawattamie County Firefighter Training
Treynor Fire Department
13 W Main St
Treynor, IA
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Saturday, April 12, 2025
Join your peers from across the county for a day of Fire & EMS training offerings. There is a variety of classess and hours to choose from. Click the downloadable flyer to register or scan the QR code.
For More Information
Contact: Rich Andersen
(712) 253-4735
Rjnnnfire3@yahoo.com Website Posted by:
Emergency Management
April 15
Battery IQ Response Training
8:00am to 12:00am
Council Bluffs Public Library
Battery IQ Response Training
Council Bluffs Public Library
400 Willow Ave.
Council Bluffs, IA
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Tuesday, April 15, 2025
8:00am · 12:00am
This is one of the newest classes in the IQ style class line up. This is developed by the same group that brought us HAZMAT IQ. This is a great class sponsored by our state taskforce.
This is all things lithium ion batteries, from cell phones, car batteries, up to large battery storage. Great class for understand lithium ion batteries, and dealing with these emergencies.
Please email Clif Anderson, caanderson@councilbulffs-ia.gov, by 5pm Wednesday, March 28th, if you plan to attend.
This class is limited to 30 people.
For More Information
Contact: Clif Anderson
(402) 630-7248
caanderson@councilbluffs-ia.gov Posted by:
Emergency Management
Wildland Fire Training
6:00pm
LTFD
Wildland Fire Training
LTFD
19770 Cypress Ave
Council Bluffs, IA
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Tuesday, April 15, 2025
6:00pm
Please contact Lewis Township FD prior to the training with how many people will be attending to ensure space and equipment is available.
** Live burn planned **
For More Information
Contact: Jacob Hardiman
(712) 415-1665
jhardiman@lewistwfd.com Website Posted by:
Emergency Management
April 17
Mental Health/Substance Use
6:00pm to 8:00pm
Council Bluffs Campus, Looft Hall
Mental Health/Substance Use
Council Bluffs Campus, Looft Hall
Iowa Western Community College Council Bluffs
Council Bluffs, IA
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Thursday, April 17, 2025
6:00pm · 8:00pm
The Mental Health/Substance Use training equips First Responders with the tools and knowledge to confidently and compassionately assess, de-escalate, and respond to individuals experiencing mental health crises or substance use-related emergencies.
Designed for law enforcement, firefighters, EMS personnel, and other emergency responders, this training provides actionable strategies to foster empathy, reduce stigma, and enhance public safety.
For More Information
Contact: Iowa Western Business and Community Education
(712) 325-3256
bce@iwcc.edu Website Posted by:
Emergency Management
