Emergency Responder Training

This page will include a list of upcoming training for responders in Johnson County. 

If you have questions or know of training available in the county, please call the Department of Emergency Management office at (479) 754-6383 Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30 or text/call Klay's cell at (479) 774-0128.

All FEMA and Arkansas Fire Training Academy courses are now requiring a FEMA Student ID (FEMA SID) to register.  If you do not already have a FEMA SID you may register for one at
https://cdp.dhs.gov/femasid/register

In-Person Training

  • J.C.O.R.E. Naloxone Awareness and Training – May 6, 2024
    Location: RFD #8 Fire Station, 7574 Highway 164, Clarksville
    When:  Monday, May 6, 2024 18:00 (6:00 pm)

    If you have any questions, call 479-754-2200 and ask for a member of JCORE.
  • J.C.O.R.E. Naloxone Awareness and Training – April 29, 2024
    Location: RFD #1 Fire Station, 4382 Highway 21, Clarksville
    When:  Monday, April 29, 2024 18:00 (6:00 pm)

    If you have any questions, call 479-754-2200 and ask for a member of JCORE.
  • NWS Basic Storm Spotter Training – April 22, 2024
    Host:  Johnson County Dept of Emergency Management
    Location: First Security Bank Community Room, 115 N Cravens St, Clarksville
    When:  Monday, April 22, 2024 starting at 6:00 PM

    This class will be conducted by the National Weather Service Little Rock office.  More information can be found at 
    https://www.weather.gov/lzk/skywarn.htm

    This class counts towards 2 hrs of certified training for Act 833.

    This class is open to the public and all emergency responders.
  • AirEvac Lifeteam Traumatic Brain Injury/Neck Injury/Spinal Motion Restriction Training – January 18, 2024
    Host:  Franklin County
Location: ATU Ozark Student Services Center, 1700 Helberg Lane, Ozark
When:  Thursday, January 18, 2024 18:00-21:00 (6:00-9:00 pm)

This training will counts towards 3 hours of Act 833 certified training.

If you have any questions, contact Franklin County OEM or the Johnson County Emergency Management office at 479-754-6383.
  • AirEvac Lifeteam Traumatic Brain Injury/Neck Injury/Spinal Motion Restriction Training – December 21, 2023
    Host:  RFD #3 - Hagarville
Location: RFD #3 Fire Station 1, 10577 Highway 123, Clarksville
When:  Thursday, December 21, 2023 18:00-21:00 (6:00-9:00 pm)

This training will counts towards 3 hours of Act 833 certified training.

If you have any questions, contact RFD #3 or the Emergency Management office at 479-754-6383.
  • Auto Extrication – December 2-3, 2023
    Host:  RFD #6 - Ozone
Location: RFD#6 Fire Station, 14129 Highway 21, Ozone
When:  Saturday, December 2 and Sunday, December 3 starting at 09:00 (9:00 am)

This course counts towards 16 hours of Act 833 certified training.

AFTA Applications must be submitted to the Academy no later than Friday, November 17.  You may submit your application directly to the Fire Academy online using the link below:

https://sautech.formstack.com/forms/afta_application

PLEASE NOTE: All students will need a FEMA Student Identification (SID) Number to complete the AFTA Application.  If you do not currently have one, you may apply for one here:

https://cdp.dhs.gov/FEMASID

PLEASE NOTE: The Fire Academy is no longer accepting paper applications.

PLEASE NOTE: The Fire Academy is no longer sending out paper certificates after the class.  All certificates will be e-mailed so have an e-mail address available.

Please review the updated copy of the Academy's guidelines for off-campus classes here:
    Guidelines-and-Forms-Packet-10-5-2022Download
    If you have any questions, contact the Emergency Management office at 479-754-6383.

On-line Training

HazMat Awareness 
- Link takes you to ADEM page with process to signup for FEMA on-line course and how to get ADEM credit for the course
- Required for all responders

IS-100 -  Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS 100
- Required for all responders

IS-200 - Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response, ICS-200
- Required for all responders

IS-700 - An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
- Required for all responders

IS-800 - National Response Framework, An Introduction
- Required for all responders

National Traffic Incident Management (TIM) Responder Training (National Highway Institute)
National Traffic Incident Management (TIM) Responder Training (Responder Safety Learning Network)
- Required for all responders

SKYWARN Spotter Training
- This course is recognized by the NWS.  See https://www.weather.gov/lzk/skywarn.htm for more information.

Meetings and Events