Training Program

Developed by a team of experienced emergency management practitioners and based on international best practices, these courses are tailored to meet specific requirements for the role of the Municipal Emergency Coordinator, as set out by Provincial legislation.

Coming soon: full course schedule, including 8 brand new modules!

A calendar with the schedule for upcoming courses is coming in summer 2026, and will be sent out to all members. It will include info on Modules 1-8, as well as brand new advanced modules 9-16. Courses will begin in September 2026. We look forward to seeing you there!

Our Experts:

MAMEC Executive Board worked with a Course Developer and Educator with a Doctorate and over +15 years’ experience in Emergency Management to research, develop and write these training modules. The development team also included students from the University of Winnipeg who have assisted with the research on this project.

Courses Offered

Module 1: The Role of the Municipal Emergency Coordinator

Module 2: Hazard and Risk Assessment: The process and how to use it as a foundation for plans

Module 3: How to prepare a Community Emergency Plan that meets community needs

Module 4: Emergency Operations Centre; their set-up, communicating with your team and your Council

Module 5: Reception Centre training

Module 6: Volunteers; how to find them, how to train them, how to keep them

Module 7: Understanding Trauma & Grief, A Community Response Through Care and Connection

Module 8: Exercise Design