Camarda Training and Consulting

01/10/2026

Yesterday we completed FEMA’s, ICS-300, Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents, to 15 law enforcement professionals from several agencies.

The attendees ranged from a civilian technical specialist to a chief of a department, and they were engaged and quite a bit amusing.

We congratulate Cheltenham Township Emergency Management for getting this important training set up for their law enforcement leaders at Cheltenham Township Police Dept., PA, and inviting others from the Abington Township Police Dept., PA & Springfield Township Police Departments.

Thank you for choosing Camarda Training and Consulting for this specialized training, we are grateful.

30/09/2026

Yesterday we closed out another project by completing and presenting a Table-Top Exercise After Action Report for one of our repeat customer.

We thank Conshohocken Borough Emergency Management for this awesome opportunity. Our team thoroughly enjoyed preparing for and presenting the exercise.

The exercise started out as a simple vehicle accident, and quickly grew into a very complex and expanding incident that included, fire, mass casualties, hazardous materials, environmental damage and a long term traffic nightmare.

We presented the TTX in a morning and afternoon session so everyone in their government could participate, all the while remaining open for municipal business. When we say everyone, the individual who handles the parking meters even participated!

We congratulate Conshohocken for continued training and testing of their capabilities.

Conshohocken Fire Company No. 2 Conshohocken Police Department Narberth Ambulance

14/09/2026

This past weekend we were honored to present FEMA’s, ICS-300, Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents to members of the Lower Merion Fire Department.

The 15 attendees serve from company Fire chiefs, deputy & assistant chiefs, captains and firefighters from the various companies within the department.

We want to thank the Merion Fire Company of Ardmore for hosting this and for their generous hospitality. We thank Merion FC Chief Tom Hayden for the awesome Station 25 shirt, Dave will wear it proudly.

We congratulate Lower Merion Township for getting this important training set up for their fire service leadership.

09/08/2026

This weekend , Camarda Training was honored complete FEMA’s ICS 400: Advanced Incident Command System for Complex Incidents at the Towamencin Volunteer Fire Company.

While there may only have been a handful of volunteers in attendance, they were extremely active with the discussions and activities.

We congratulate Towamencin FC for requesting this important mission critical training, and we thank them for their trust in Camarda Training & Consulting.

20/07/2026

This weekend , Camarda Training was honored to present FEMA’s ICS 300: Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents to a group of volunteers of the Towamencin Volunteer Fire Company.

While there may only have been 5 volunteers in attendance, they were very active with the discussions and activities.

We congratulate Towamencin FC for requesting this important mission critical training, and we thank them for their trust in Camarda Training & Consulting.

We will be back in a few weeks to complete ICS-400.

04/06/2026

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29/03/2026

This past week marked the official 10th Anniversary of Camarda Training and Consulting LLC.

I owe many thanks to the folks who helped get us here.

To my brother Ken Camarda, helping with us getting a domain name and email services. That’s stuff is out of my wheelhouse, but he got us through.

To my nephew Curt, he designed our emblem that we use. Curtis provided 8 variations, and it was our godchildren Emily & Aidan who made the final selection. I am blessed to have had family involved in the formation of the business.

To our customers, without them, well we wouldn’t be. We worked for fire companies and departments, local municipalities, county government agencies and the federal government too. A big shoutout to the members of the Jefferson Fire Company No. 1, our first customer. I am forever grateful.

To my friend and brother Sal Bello, his law firm’s legal expertise navigated us through that quagmire of red tape to get us legal. Grazia Sal.

To Bill Sr., Bill Jr., Elise, Monica and all the rest of the staff at Conlins Copy Center. These folks prepare our training manuals, strategic reports and other printed needs. Thank you for the quality work, and always being extremely professional and personable.

To the many team members or subject matter experts who provided input or worked on our projects, I am blessed to have you with me on this journey. Eamon Brazunas, Ken Battin, Dave Mrochko, Tom Fulmer, Jim Staufenburg Tom O’Donnell, Blaine Leis and Matt Wiedenhaefer. Thank you for your contributions.

To my friend and other brother from another mother, Tony Capone, one of the smartest and wisest people I’m proud to call my friend. Thank you Tony for all of your support and guidance, I am forever grateful.

The most important shout out goes to the one person that inspired me, nudged me and was by my side from the first discussion, my wife, Helena Salkowski Camarda. Sweetheart, I could never have done this without you. You were my strength when Covid crushed us, you kept me sane when the workload was extreme, and researched items when I stalled out. Thank you for everything. I love you.

I’m sure my advanced age will have me forgetting someone, I sure hope I didn’t. If so, I apologize.

Anyway, it has been a great journey providing our services, and although I don’t know how much longer we will proceed, I am glad I took the chance on the American dream.

Someone I missed. Susan Springmeyer Howe OMG how did I forget you. The one individual who helps keep us out of IRS jail. Thank you so very much and my deepest apologies for the slight.

24/03/2026

Yesterday and today, Camarda Training & Consulting proudly presented FEMA’s ICS-400, Advanced ICS Command and General Staff-Complex Incidents course for our friends at the Valley Forge National Historical Park.

It was a small group, just 6 public leadership professionals in attendance and completed the intensive training. A very active and engaged group of attendees.

We thank the park for their continued support in Camarda Training & Consulting.

12/03/2026

ICS-300 is a wrap. The past three days, Camarda Training & Consulting had the pleasure to present FEMA’s Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents Course to 8 staff of the US National Park Service. The attendees serve as, Park Rangers, including the Chief Ranger & Supervising Ranger, the Facilities Management Director, the Volunteer Coordinator, Public Information Officer and other staffers.

The intensive and activity filled class provides guidance for the students on establishing Incident Command Systems for large expanding incidents. Attendees methodically develop real life Incident Action Plans for simulated incidents and events. They also participated in a mock operations period briefing and prepare a demobilization plan for unneeded resources. This training will come in handy, as the park prepares for upcoming country’s 250th, and the parks 50th anniversary events.

We thanks Valley Forge National Historical Park for sponsoring this most important topic, as well as selecting our staff to present it. We thank Chief Ranger Minnich for the awesome Challenge Coin, we will display it proudly.

This was the first time we’ve presented a federal program to federal government staff.

27/02/2026

Yesterday and today, Camarda Training was honored to be at the Plymouth Township Building where we presented FEMA’s ICS-400: Advanced Incident Command System for Complex Incidents

There were 22 public safety professionals in attendance who completed the intensive training. The participants included, Plymouth Township Police Department command and detective staff, Whitemarsh Township Police Department command staff, Plymouth Community Ambulance Association command staff, Plymouth Township Public Works employee, Conshohocken Borough Fire Department Assistant Chief, Whitemarsh Township Deputy Fire Marshal and Whitpain Township Public Works Assistant Director.

We also had a future ICS instructor join us these past two days. Heather Stem was assisting with this program so she can be signed off to be a future PEMA instructor.

We are extremely grateful that Plymouth Township Police requested this important mission critical training, and we thank them for their trust in Camarda Training & Consulting.