Fayette County EMA Training Opportunities

For The Public
Available Upon Request
Email or Call
FCEMA Planner/Trainer James Bittner at (724) 430-1277


Terrorism Awareness Program
You will get a basic primer on terrorism preparedness, and the signs and threats that are ever-present in today's society from a knowledgable professional who has experience and first-hand knowledge of how to prepare yourself and your family.

Fire Safety
From what to do and what not to do to prevent a fire in the first place to creating a plan and taking action in a real emergency, there is no excuse for your family to not be prepared in case of a fire.

For Emergency Service Providers

Courses available in Incident Command/NIMS, Hazardous Materials, Domestic Preparedness, Terrorist Bombing Response, Disaster Damage Assessment, and Critical Incident Stress Management

PennFIRS (Pennsylvania Fire Information Reporting System)

To become a participant in this system, contact James Bittner using the information above.

Online Training Courses

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Independent Study
- Offers several courses for free online, and in a very wide variety.

National Fire Academy - Offers some online information and is a great resource to assist in educating your family in fire safety.

Citizen Corps - Additional independent study courses in preparedness, mitigation, response, and emergency management.