Training and exercise is a vital component to providing emergency response agencies and their communities improved public safety and preparedness capabilities. The Idaho Office of Emergency Management (IOEM) enhances the emergency preparedness of Idaho’s communities through the sustainment of a comprehensive, all-hazard training and exercise program.
A comprehensive training and exercise program improves operational readiness, reveals planning gaps and resource limitations, improves coordination, clarifies roles and responsibilities, improves individual performance, and gains public recognition of the emergency services programs.
IOEM Training provides a variety of courses to improve the knowledge, skills and abilities of Idaho’s emergency management community.
Exercise provides a low-risk environment to familiarize the whole community with roles and responsibilities; foster meaningful interaction and communication across jurisdictions/organizations; assess and validate plans, policies, procedures, and capabilities; and identify strengths and areas for improvement.
Training & Exercise Contacts
Training & Exercise Section Chief
Levi Orr(208) 258-6543lorr@imd.idaho.gov
Training Operations Coordinator
Autumn McMurdie
(208) 258-6588
amcmurdie@imd.idaho.gov
Training & Exercise Project Manager
Isaiah La Masters
(208) 258-6534
ilamasters@imd.idaho.gov
Training & Exercise Specialist
Londa Huwa
(208) 258-6509
lhuwa@imd.idaho.gov