EMAC Field Course

Emergency Management Assistance Compact: This two day course is designed to provide response and recovery personnel information on how to integrate the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) into their jurisdiction. The Compact is an agreement that jurisdictions can enter into where they can request and provide resources. This course will focus on the thirteen (13) articles of agreement and provisions of the Compact that member jurisdictions agree to comply with. This course will provide an overview of the process for requesting resources, obtaining reimbursement and the history, mission, goals and governance structure of the Compact.

Course Length: 16 hours

Course Manager: Scott Gauvin, Ph# 217-557-4793 scott.gauvin@illinois.gov

Course Timeline: Review the training calendar to identify the timeline for the specific class you will be attendng. Unless otherwise stated, registration is always 30 minutes prior to the class start time.

Prerequisite: None

Target Audience/Discipline: This course is designed for federal, state and local emergency management officials, command staff, first responders and those individuals who will be responsible for sending and receiving mutual aid under the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC).

Scheduled Classes: There are no scheduled dates for this course.

Please note: Applications for courses will be accepted up to 1 day prior to the course date. However, the cutoff date for lodging is 7 days prior to class.

If you want to learn more about the Training Program or are interested in attending a specific course, please contact your IEMA Regional Coordinator or Lori Lemasters. Registration should be made in advance to attend any IEMA sponsored class. Walk-in registrations are only accepted if room space and course materials are available. To register for IEMA classes, please see the IEMA Online Registration and Tracking Program Page.