Emergency Management Workshops and Exercises
The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) offers workshops that help communities build the skills they need to plan for and respond to emergencies. Training covers running the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC), doing risk assessments, developing emergency plans and practicing through real‑world-style exercises.
How to Access Workshops
The SPSA provides training to help community emergency planning committees build their skills and knowledge. You can request any of the workshops below by:
- Contacting the Emergency Services Officer (ESO) for your area through the Response Centre Duty Officer, or
- Completing our online contact form.
Emergency Operations Centre Training
Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) training teaches people how a community emergency operations centre works and helps them practice the skills needed to support an organized emergency response.EOC - Level 1
This course introduces the structure and operation of a standard municipal EOC. Through lectures, discussions and hands‑on activities, participants learn how to work effectively as part of an EOC team during an emergency.
Format: Two-day, in-person course
Prerequisite: ICS I‑100: Incident Command System
EOC - Level 2
This course is currently under development.
Hazard Risk Vulnerability Assessment – Recovery Time Objective (HRVA-RTO) Workshop
This session helps community emergency management committees with both emergency planning and business continuity planning. Participants complete a standard Hazard Risk Vulnerability Assessment and combine it with key business continuity steps. The result is a simple, practical document that supports all four phases of emergency management.
Format: One-day workshop
Prerequisite: None
Emergency Plan Development
Emergency plan development provides guidance, workshops, and practice exercises to help communities create, understand and test their emergency plans.Workshop
This workshop explains the laws, policies and processes behind emergency management. Communities learn how to create and implement a step‑by‑step emergency plan tailored to their needs.
Recommended Prerequisites:
- ICS I‑100: Introduction to Incident Command System
- ICS I‑200: Basic Incident Command System for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
- HRVA‑RTO Workshop
Emergency Exercises
The SPSA runs Saskatchewan’s provincial emergency exercise program and helps communities strengthen their emergency plans. Emergency exercises can be done in different ways, such as:
- Table‑top discussions
- On‑site drills
- Full‑scale community exercises
Communities can choose the type of exercise that works best for their needs. Exercises are a practical way to:
- Test and update emergency plans
- Find gaps in plans or procedures
- Improve coordination between partners
- Build awareness in the community
To talk about exercise options for your community, contact your local ESO.
SaskAlert Training
Communities, jurisdictions and first responder organizations can receive training to issue alerts through SaskAlert, Saskatchewan’s emergency alerting system.
- Training is FREE
- No special equipment is required
To participate, please email saskalert@gov.sk.ca or contact the SPSA.
Incident Command System (ICS) Training
ICS training offers step‑by‑step courses from beginner to advanced levels so responders can learn how to manage emergencies in a clear, organized way.ICS I-300: Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents
For responders who will supervise teams during larger or more complex emergencies.
Format: Three-day, in-class course
Prerequisites:
- ICS I‑100: Introduction to Incident Command System
- ICS I‑200: Basic Incident Command System for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
ICS I-400: Advanced Incident Command System
For responders who may serve in management roles during complex incidents or multi agency responses.
Format: Two-day, in-class course
Prerequisites:
- ICS I‑100: Introduction to Incident Command System
- ICS I‑200: Basic Incident Command System for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
- ICS I‑300: Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents
ICS I-402: Incident Command System for Executives
For responders who will supervise teams during larger or more complex emergencies.
Format: Half-day, in-class course
Prerequisites: None
ICS Standards and Instructor Requirements
ICS instructor and training standards ensure that instructors are qualified and that students receive consistent, high quality emergency management training across all course levels.ICS Instructor Qualifications - Information Only
If you want to become an ICS instructor:
- Review the ICS Instructor Standards.
- Complete the ICS Instructor Qualification Application form.
- Email the completed application to spsatraining@gov.sk.ca.
You can also visit the ICS website for a current list of qualified ICS training providers and contractors in Canada.
ICS Course, Student and Instructor Standards - Information Only
The Incident Command System is a national standard used to manage emergency incidents. It provides a common structure that includes personnel, equipment, procedures and communication.
You can download the ICS Course, Student and Instructor Standards document for more information.
Wildland Fire Suppression Awareness
Designed for firefighters and anyone who may respond to or encounter wildland fires in Saskatchewan. This training helps participants recognize safe and effective strategies for wildland fire response.
Format: Two-day course
Prerequisites: ICS I‑100: Introduction to Incident Command System
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