Incident Management Teams Association

09/02/2026

FEMA Emergency Management Institute (EMI) IS-815: ABCs of Temporary Emergency Power introduces emergency managers, public works personnel, healthcare providers, water and wastewater operators, and other critical infrastructure partners to the fundamentals of temporary emergency power operations following the disruption of the commercial electrical grid. The course provides practical guidance on planning, coordinating, requesting, and managing temporary power resources to help sustain essential services during emergencies and disasters.

Take this free online course at https://ow.ly/6nob50YXQEC

Learn more about IMTA and become a member today at: https://www.ahimta.org/

09/02/2026

No agency, discipline, or jurisdiction holds the entire picture during a major incident.

Successful response depends on trusted relationships, shared information, coordinated decisions, and professionals who understand how to work across organizational boundaries.

The theme of the 2027 IMTA Symposium is:

Many Lines: One Mission - Interagency Cooperation

Join professionals from across incident management, emergency services, government, public works, public safety, and supporting organizations.

Training Academy: February 5-8, 2027
IMTA Symposium: February 9-11, 2027

https://www.ahimta.org/2027-Symposium

09/02/2026

FEMA has announced nearly $55.6 million in FY 2026 funding to support the readiness of the nation’s Urban Search and Rescue Task Forces.
Through the National Urban Search and Rescue Readiness Cooperative Agreement, funding will help the 28 task forces within the National US&R Response System train personnel, purchase equipment and supplies, and maintain their ability to deploy when disasters exceed state and local response capabilities.
These teams provide an extraordinary national capability while remaining rooted in the communities they serve. In 2025 alone, National US&R Task Forces deployed to seven major disasters, searched more than 5,000 buildings, and rescued more than 200 people.
The application period opened August 24 and closes Monday, August 31.
Learn more and review the Notice of Funding Opportunity:
https://ow.ly/4MjS50ZFnfi
More information about the National Urban Search and Rescue Response System:
https://ow.ly/Bc4R50ZFnfh

09/01/2026

Hazardous materials incidents can affect any community, from transportation accidents to industrial releases and intentional acts involving toxic chemicals. FEMA EMI’s IS-5.A: An Introduction to Hazardous Materials provides a strong foundation for understanding hazardous materials risks, identification systems, exposure pathways, community preparedness, and personal protection measures.
This independent study course is designed for emergency managers, responders, public officials, and anyone interested in strengthening community resilience and safety. No prior hazardous materials experience is required.
Learn more through FEMA’s Emergency Management Institute and build your preparedness knowledge one step at a time.
Take this free online course at https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-5.a&lang=en
Learn more about IMTA and become a member today at: https://www.ahimta.org/

09/01/2026

Hard-earned experience should not remain confined to one team, one jurisdiction, or one operational period.

The IMTA Symposium brings together experienced practitioners, developing leaders, instructors, and incident management professionals to exchange lessons, strengthen capability, and prepare the next generation.

The Symposium Training Academy will include position-specific courses and leadership workshops, followed by breakout sessions, plenary presentations, and opportunities to learn directly from colleagues across the profession.

Training Academy: February 5-8, 2027
IMTA Symposium: February 9-11, 2027

https://www.ahimta.org/2027-Symposium

09/01/2026

Congratulations to Palmetto IST member Josh Fulbright, who completed his Position Task Book for Resources Unit Leader, Situation Unit Leader, Demobilization Unit Leader, and Documentation Unit Leader during our deployment to Honolulu. Josh’s accomplishment reflects the value of real-world experience, mentorship, and continued professional development. We’re proud to recognize him as fully qualified in all four positions and grateful to our Honolulu partners for providing an environment where our team members can continue to learn, grow, and strengthen our collective incident management capability. Congratulations, Josh!

09/01/2026

09/01/2026

FEMA has published a new informational webinar on the Fiscal Year 2026 Flood Mitigation Assistance Swift Current funding opportunity.
The $600 million program is designed to help states, territories and Tribal Nations accelerate flood mitigation projects following qualifying flood-related disasters. Funding can support community-led projects that reduce or eliminate repetitive flood damage to structures insured through the National Flood Insurance Program.
The FY 2026 program also includes changes intended to reduce administrative burden and speed the delivery of funding to eligible communities.
States, territories and Tribal Nations must have received a qualifying flood-related emergency or major disaster declaration between June 1, 2025, and May 31, 2027. Application deadlines will vary by qualifying disaster.
Local governments interested in Swift Current funding should contact their State Hazard Mitigation Officer.
Watch FEMA’s informational webinar:
https://ow.ly/YQuM50ZFnQb
Review the funding opportunity:
https://simpler.grants.gov/opportunity/4802584e-01a8-4435-9ce9-710fbc85cba0
Learn more about Swift Current:
https://www.fema.gov/grants/mitigation/learn/flood-mitigation-assistance/swift-current

08/31/2026

E0289 State Volunteer and Donations Management

Managing volunteers and donations during a large-scale disaster is a critical part of effective incident management and recovery operations. This FEMA course teaches participants how to develop and administer a statewide Volunteer and Donations Management Program capable of coordinating:
• Unaffiliated volunteers
• Unsolicited donated goods
• Offers of undesignated cash assistance
Participants will gain practical tools and planning templates designed to strengthen coordination between government agencies, voluntary organizations, and nonprofit partners while improving continuity across jurisdictions.
This training is especially valuable for:
• State Volunteer/Donations Coordinators
• VOAD partners
• Public Information Officers
• Human Services personnel
• Government-Private Sector Liaisons
• Emergency Management personnel
• Tribal, territorial, state, and local responders

The course also provides insight into FEMA’s volunteer and donations management responsibilities and helps strengthen relationships between government and nonprofit organizations before disaster strikes.

Apply through FEMA NETC Admissions:
https://training.fema.gov/generaladmissionsapplication/staticforms/startapplication.aspx

08/31/2026

Some of the most valuable lessons at a symposium happen during the presentation. Others begin in the conversation afterward.

The IMTA Symposium brings together incident management professionals from across disciplines, jurisdictions, organizations, and experience levels.

Come prepared to learn. Come prepared to contribute. Leave with stronger professional relationships, practical ideas, and connections that matter when the next call comes.

Training Academy: February 5-8, 2027
IMTA Symposium: February 9-11, 2027

https://www.ahimta.org/2027-Symposium