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Specialized Responder Training

Florida International University’s Academy for International Disaster Preparedness (AIDP) provides the training that your organization needs. The South Florida region is home to many of the world’s premier response agencies. As such, AIDP is ready to provide the training and education needed to manage complex incidents and disasters. Located at the international hub of Miami-Dade County, AIDP is also positioned to serve the needs of organizations and agencies operating in Latin American and the Caribbean. AIDP has formed partnerships with other university units, local and international organizations to draw from the World’s top expertise in the fields of emergency management. Training that is provided is created based on field input from practitioners.

Fire Officer Courses

AIDP can provide Florida State Fire College training needed for fire fighters in your department to qualify for the Florida State Fire Officer exams.

  • Fire Officer I
  • Fire Officer II
  • Fire Officer III
  • Fire Officer IV

Leadership Development

In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing. Theodore Roosevelt

This training is tailored for first responders and is critical to succession planning in any organization. Participants will analyze the subtle characteristics it takes to possess influence (no matter their rank) in the organization. By developing the communication and leadership skills needed to be successful, individuals will develop professionally and gain self-confidence to be a leader.

  • Inspiring those around you & team building
  • Importance of Attitude
  • Setting a Vision
  • Dealing with Change & Uncertainty
  • Impact of humility, empathy & caring
  • Foster respect, honor and integrity with leadership skills

ICS 300 & 400

ICS-300 focuses on advanced ICS tools and procedures to manage local incidents at a Type 3 level, building on ICS-100 and ICS-200 concepts. ICS-400 is for emergency responders involved in larger, complex incidents, functioning in roles such as Area Command or Incident Management Teams during major events.