Connecticut Division Emergency Management & Homeland Security

06/10/2026

‼️ CERT Training ‼️

Interested in learning about the Disaster Behavioral Health Response Network (DBHRN)? Next Tuesday, Connecticut CERT is offering a webinar on this topic. This is free for anyone to attend as long as you register via the directions in the flyer or at the link here:

https://www.train.org/connecticut/course/1136107/live-event

06/10/2026

HEAT ADVISORY JUNE 11-12, 2026

Heads up Connecticut! We have some warm weather moving through tomorrow through Friday. A heat advisory has been issued by the NWS for 12pm tomorrow and expires 8pm on Friday. Feel like temps will be reaching near 100°F!

Be sure to hydrate well, including eating fruits and veggies and other high water foods.

Look out for kids and pets, never leave them in cars or out by water alone.

Wear SPF to protect your skin and reduce the chances of sunburn.

Limit your time outside if you are sensitive to heat!

06/10/2026

06/10/2026

SAVE THE DATE - August 27, 2026: DFSA Public Fire & Life Safety Educator's Conference

The 2026 Public Fire & Life Safety Educator's Conference is scheduled for August 27, 2026, at the Connecticut Fire Academy in Windsor Locks, CT. This full-day event ($35, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM) focuses on Public Education and Community Risk Reduction (CRR) practices, approved for Fire Marshal CEUs.

06/09/2026

‼️ Course Announcement ‼️

DEMHS is offering G0191: EOC.ICS Interface Training. The training is being hosted by Danbury Fire School in Danbury, CT!

This course is designed to enable participants to develop interface implementation strategies, or action plans, for their communities. The course reviews the ICS and EOC functions, including coordination, communication, and chief executive decision-making.

When: June 22, 2026 from 0800 - 1700
Where: 21 Plumtrees Rd. Danbury, CT 06810

Further information is listed below!

06/09/2026

FREE CT Fire Academy Program: Emerging Explosion and Lithium Battery Hazards – Fire Marshal CEU Credit

The Connecticut Fire Academy is pleased to announce a free educational training opportunity offered to members of the Connecticut fire service on Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
As emerging technologies and industrial hazards continue to evolve, the fire service’s understanding of explosion protection, combustible dust incidents, flammable gas events, and the increasing risks associated with lithium battery energy storage systems also needs to evolve. This timely program will provide firefighters, fire officers, fire marshals, code officials, and emergency response personnel with practical insight into these growing hazards and the protective strategies now being developed nationwide.

Program Information
Date: Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM
Program Length: 75-Minute Presentation followed by 15 Minutes of Questions and Answers
Location: Connecticut Fire Academy
Program Overview
This presentation will cover:
Fundamentals of explosion protection related to combustible dust and flammable gases
Common hazard recognition issues facing emergency responders
Recent and emerging threats involving lithium battery energy storage systems
NFPA-compliant protection strategies currently being implemented
Unique challenges associated with battery storage incidents and industrial explosion mitigation
Lessons learned from real-world applications and field experiences

This program offers attendees an excellent opportunity to gain awareness of hazards that are becoming increasingly common in both municipal and industrial settings.

Featured Instructors

Tim Osborn
Explosion Protection Battery Market Manager
IEP Technologies | Aurora, Illinois
Tim Osborn has more than 15 years of experience in explosion protection and hazard mitigation involving combustible dust, flammable gases, and battery energy storage systems. He has provided training to regulatory officials, insurers, authorities having jurisdiction, and industrial end users nationwide, with a focus on practical hazard identification and compliant protection solutions.

Nadiem Idrisi
Engineering and Project Management Specialist
IEP Technologies
Nadiem Idrisi specializes in engineering, design, and implementation of explosion mitigation systems for combustible dust and flammable gas hazards. His experience includes working directly with manufacturers and facility operators to develop effective, NFPA-compliant protection systems.

Registration Information
This training program is being offered at no cost to Connecticut fire service personnel; however, pre-registration will be required
Register - https://cfa.acadisonline.com

Program qualifies for1.5 hours of CT Fire Marshal CEU Hour

06/09/2026

06/09/2026

06/05/2026

Registration is Open

The Connecticut Fire Academy is proud to once again offer Connecticut Weekend at the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg on September 19-20, 2026.

Weekend activities begin Friday evening, September 18, at the United States National Fire Academy.

This annual program continues to provide Connecticut firefighters and officers with the opportunity to train at one of the premier fire service institutions in the country.

Courses being offered this year include:

• W0296 – Incident Management and Leadership Fundamentals for the Company Officer
• W0455 – Strategy and Tactics for the Initial Company Operations
• W0457 – Decision Making for Initial Company Operations
• W0522 – Executive Skills Series: Exercising Leadership Through Difficult Conversations
• W0729 – Incident Safety Officer
• W0756 – Fire Investigation: Fire as a Weapon

Registration:
Please register through Connecticut Fire Academy Acadis Portal

Registration deadline: August 21, 2026

💲 Tuition: $165
Includes on-campus meal ticket. Travel expenses are the responsibility of the individual or sponsoring department.

Accepted students will receive instructions to complete the required online NFA application through FEMA. A FEMA SID is required for all National Fire Academy courses.

For additional information contact Mark Waters at [email protected].

All visitors entering the National Emergency Training Center campus unescorted must present a valid photo ID.

06/05/2026

Today, DEMHS concluded hosting the 5 day O-305 All-Hazards Incident Management Team course!

This course involved defining the many roles that create an IMT and how IMTs are used in disasters and event planning all over the country. In Connecticut, we have 3 incident management teams who routinely respond to emergencies in the state or other national disasters. Training like this helps define those roles, responsibilities, and keeps us prepared for anything that could come our way.

We are incredibly thankful to our team of expert instructors who took the time to teach us how to best practices when it comes to responding to events and emergencies.

Interested in taking classes provided and hosted by DEMHS? Give us a follow for most up to date course offerings.