VEST Status: Green, Steady State.

Training Policies

Eligibility, Course Costs, and Class Cancellation Policy
Generally, courses are available to anyone involved in emergency management or response at the local, state, or federal levels. Eligible attendees include public policymakers, emergency managers, response team leaders, volunteers, public health, schools, universities, first responders and many other partners from the public and private sectors. There are no direct instructional costs for those eligible to attend training courses. Student handbooks and supporting materials are provided as well. Courses may be cancelled due to low enrollment or extenuating circumstances. Students are notified in writing of a course cancellation.

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