Course Announcement: ICS 300

ICS-300:  Intermediate Incident Command System Principles

ICS-300 provides training on and resources for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS).  The course expands upon information covered in the ICS-100 and ICS-200 courses.  Attendance both days is mandatory.

Personnel must have completed the following Incident Command System Courses or an equivalent to these courses:
  • ICS-100:  Introduction to ICS
  • ICS-200:  Basic ICS
  • IS-700 NIMS
  • IS-800 National Response Framework 
Course Information

Dates:                March 14-15, 2012

Time:                 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Location:           Colorado State University - Pueblo

Registration:     Registration will be through COTRAIN, Course ID: 1005860
                           This course is first come, first served.

Cost:                  No Charge.  Lodging will not be provided.

Target Audience:  
Individuals who may assume a supervisory role in expanding emergency incidents. 

Course Flyer:  
Additional information about this course is available on the ICS-300 Course Flyer.

Contact:       
Karen Ashcroft at 719-583-6202 or  Ashcraft@co.pueblo.co.us
Robyn Knappe at robyn.knappe@state.co.us                       



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DEM Weekly Update ~ February 10, 2012

Division of Emergency Management Weekly Update ~ February 10, 2012

In this week's edition:
  • 2012 Colorado Emergency management Conference
  • County Office of Emergency Management Updates and Resources
  • Kudos in Emergency Management
  • NFPA Job Announcement
  • Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Program
  • Resources Focused on Emergency Management and Education Efforts
  • Training Information
If you have any questions or would like to submit information for next week contact Micki Trost, DEM PIO, at micki.trost@state.co.us.
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Evacuations Lifted in Walsh Colorado

The evacuation order is being lifted in Walsh, Colorado.  The tank has been secured, loaded and moved from the area.

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Precautionary Evacuations in Town of Walsh

Approximately 35 homes have been evacuated as a precaution in the Town of Walsh, Colorado due to a leak that was reported as 500 gallons of Anhydons Ammonia.  There are no reported injuries.

To receive current information please contact the acting incident Public Information Officer Riley Frazee, Colorado Division of Emergency Management Field Manager, by cell at 719-510-2388 or by email at riley.frazee@state.co.us.

Updates will be included on the COEmergency Twitter page with #walshevac, COEmergency Facebook page and on the COEmergency blog site.

Update 11:30 a.m.

The Town of Walsh was evacuated this morning, primarily the Eastern Side of Walsh, due to an Anhydrous Ammonia carrier coming loose from the frame and rupturing some of the valves.  Approximately 35 homes were evacuated.

Currently the Anhydrous Ammonia tank is not leaking.  Two Colorado State Patrol (CSP) Hazmat Units and local Fire Departments are securing the tank.  Once secure and the Anhydrous Ammonia has dispersed the evacuation order will be lifted.

CDEM Field Manager Riley Frazee is assisting with PIO Functions and two CSP Hazmat Units are supporting the incident with local agencies and departments.

No requests for assistance from the State have been made at this point.

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Training Course Announcements

The following training course announcements were added to the Training Page:

  • Mass Casualty Incident Command System - February 10 & 11
  • Incident Command System 300 (ICS 300) - March 6-7
  • Incident Command System 400 (ICS 400) - March 8-9
  • Mass Casualty Incident Command System - March 16 & 17
  • Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) - May 8-10
  • Radiation Specialist Course - June 18-22
Additional information and links to download the course flyer is available on the our Training Page.
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