Training

IOSA provides regular training exercises for the organization’s volunteers and for our community. Our Tier One Volunteer Response Teams train on a quarterly basis, and they are IOSA’s first responders on scene to assess local spill situations when they unfold. If you’d like to become an IOSA Tier One Volunteer, please email info@iosaonline.org.

IOSA also offers HAZWOPER certification training multiple times per year for the general volunteer community. Please monitor the calendar below for any new and updated training opportunities.

Join the team

It takes a village of support to grow a safe and healthy environment, but it also takes a community of dedicated volunteers who understand the tradition of being prepared starts now.

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Upcoming Training

 

2024 IOSA TRAINING SCHEDULE

  • March 14th, 2024: SJI: 24/8HR HAZWOPER - Complete!

  • April 23rd, 2024: ORCAS

  • May 16th, 2024: LOPEZ: 8HR HAZWOPER refresher

  • June 10th, 2024: ORCAS

  • July 15th, 2024: SJI

  • August 19th, 2024: LOPEZ

  • September 9th, 2024: SJI

  • October 16th, 2024: ORCAS 8HR HAZWOPER refresher

  • November 6th, 2024: LOPEZ

  • December 17th, 2024: SJI


What: These hands-on exercises are designed to give volunteers the basic skills needed to perform a safe, appropriate, and useful scene assessment and to gain hands-on experience with initial containment strategies. The focus will be on a shore or dock-based response. This class will be held partially outdoors, rain or shine, and students will be required to exert themselves physically on terrain with steep and/or uneven footing. Some snacks will be provided, but students should bring their own lunch unless directed otherwise.

Who should attend: This training is intended for IOSA volunteers, with a preference given to those on our Tier One Volunteer Teams. Each training maxes out at 15 participants. Additional community members interested in learning about HAZWOPER or volunteering with IOSA in the future will be admitted if space is available.

Instructors: Brian Johnson (DH Environmental), Connor Barnes (Leading Edge), Jerry McElyea (IOSA SJI Tier One Lead), Elaina Thompson (IOSA Executive Director) and others who rise to the calling.

Note: training timing and locations are subject to change. Details will be emailed to registered participants ahead of time. For more information about HAZWOPER and other training, please visit this FAQ or email IOSA at info@iosaonline.org