Homeland Security Training Opportunities

This program area coordinates homeland security training opportunities available to Hawaii's first responders, emergency managers, and public safety personnel, administering federal Homeland Security grant-funded training programs through the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency. It identifies training needs, schedules exercises, and connects Hawaii agencies with federal training resources from FEMA and the Department of Homeland Security. Training covers topics from active shooter response to mass casualty incident management.

The quality of emergency response in Hawaii depends on the training of first responders and emergency managers, which is shaped by programs this office coordinates. Local governments, hospitals, and community organizations can engage about training availability and community preparedness programs.