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Overview
The programs offered by NBEMO help ensure effective emergency and disaster response by teaching practical skills, as well as the roles and responsibilities of both government and non-government agencies during emergencies.
All emergency management partners and stakeholders are encouraged to start with the basic courses to participate in future events. Advanced and specialized courses are available as needed.
Available courses
Basic level course:
Basic Emergency Management — an online, self-paced course offering a broad overview of planning, operations and coordination during emergencies.
I100 Incident Command System — an online, self-study introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS) designed for individuals assigned to an incident or event.
I200 Basic Incident Command System — an instructor led class that defines the unique qualities of ICS as an event or incident management system, focusing on the management of single resources. This class provides training for personnel who are likely to assume a supervisory position within the ICS. (individuals must complete I100 as a pre-requisite)
Advanced level courses:
These courses require Basic Emergency Management and Incident Command System 100 as prerequisites.
Emergency Operations Centre — an advanced level course designed to prepare planners and officials to operate effectively in an Emergency Operations Centre by teaching emergency operations principles, standard procedures and practical organization.
Emergency Public Information — a two-day training course focused on crisis media relations, combining theory and practice covering types of crises and media considerations.
For other ICS courses, please see ICS Canada for more information.
If you work with an emergency management partner or stakeholder and are interested in these courses, register online or email [email protected] with your role and organization for more information.
Calendar
| Date | Course Name | Location | Language | Level | Seats Available |
| Jun 17, 2025-Jun 20, 2025 | This course has been cancelled due to insufficient candidates, please follow our calendar for updates in the event this course may be offered at a future date. ICS Position Specific Course: Logistics Section Chief |
800 St George St, Fire Station, Moncton | English | Advanced | 10 |
| Sep 17, 2025-Sep 18, 2025 | ICS Position Specific Course: Liaison Officer | 800 St George St, Fire Station, Moncton | English | Advanced | 10 |
| Oct 21, 2025-Oct 23, 2025 | ICS Position Specific Course: Safety Officer | 800 St George St, Fire Station, Moncton | English | Advanced | 8 |
| Nov 4, 2025-Nov 7, 2025 | ICS Position Specific Course: Information Officer | 800 St George St, Fire Station, Moncton | English | Advanced | 5 |
| Dec 9, 2025-Dec 12, 2025 | ICS Position Specific Course: Incident Commander | 800 St George St, Fire Station, Moncton | English | Advanced | 7 |
Incident Command System (ICS)
The Incident Command System is a standardized incident management concept for managing emergencies of any size. It supports a unified response across jurisdictions.
In New Brunswick, NBEMO is the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). Only provincial or territorial agencies can hold this designation, with one AHJ per province or territory. This role typically falls to the department responsible for emergency management.
NBEMO is responsible for:
- granting access to the online ICS 100 course
- certifying ICS instructors in New Brunswick
- ensuring the quality of ICS training delivered in the province
- participating in ICS Canada meetings and conferences
- overseeing ICS training offered by approved private sector partners