COURSE OVERVIEW

This course will provide the participant with information on understanding the necessity, purpose, development, and implementation of emergency management and how it relates to the other safety functions of a transit system. Participants will learn how to better understand the emergency management concept and the role of the transit system in responding to emergency/disaster situations in both the community and transit system.  The course provides information related to acquisition and operational phases of a transit system life cycle. Participants will be prepared to understand the elements of an effective emergency management program and how interaction of these elements affects the management of the emergency situations, as well as, the roles and responsibilities of internal transit agency personnel and external stakeholders (e.g. fire, police, EMS, etc.)  The course structure includes training related to the U.S. National Response Framework (NRF), National Incident Management System (NIMS), and Incident Command System (ICS).  The course concludes with an Advanced Table-Top Exercise (TTX) involving the class participants and utilizing the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) format.

COURSE ELEMENTS

• Domestic and international examples of transit-related emergencies and disasters

• Nature of emergencies and disasters; emergency management concepts

• Development of an emergency management plan; emergency management training

• U.S. National Response Framework (NRF), Incident Command System (ICS) and Emergency Support Functions (ESF)

• Federal/State/Local requirements for transit emergency management planning and preparedness

• Emergency management jurisdictions

• Emergency resources, procurement, and Safety and Security Certification (SSC) requirements

• Continuity of Operations (COOP)

• Pretest, tabletop simulations, group exercises, quizzes, and final exam

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

General Managers, Safety Managers and supervisors, Operations Managers and supervisors, Risk Managers, Field Supervisors, Public Information Officers, State Safety Oversight personnel, City/County/State and transit Emergency Managers, Staff-level First-Responders (Fire, Police, Emergency Medical Services, etc.) 

REGISTRATION AND FEES

The registration fee is $65 per person. Login to WSTIP Learns to register. For information regarding RTAP scholarships for this event, please contact Marianna Hanefeld at HanefeM@wsdot.wa.gov.

LOCATION AND SCHEDULE

This course will take place at the Courtyard by Marriott Olympia. The Courtyard by Marriott Olympia is located at 2301 Henderson Park Ln SE Olympia, WA 98501. The course will run from 8:00 – 5:00, Tuesday through Thursday. The course ends at noon on Friday.

HOTEL

There is a room block at the Courtyard by Marriott Olympia. Please call the hotel directly for a room at the discounted rate of $149/night. (360) 593-3322. Rooms are blocked under "WSTIP Training". 

QUESTIONS?

For information regarding registration or workshop content, please contact Laura Juell (laura@wstip.org). Laura can be reached at (360) 786-5049.

CANCELLATION POLICY

You may cancel your workshop registration without penalty up to Tuesday, October 20, 2026. Cancellations made after that date will be charged the full workshop fee. WSTIP may cancel the class if fewer than 12 people register for the course. If the course is cancelled, participants will receive a complete refund.