About this Event
ICC When Disaster Strikes- Eastern Iowa
Single day training 7 CEU's
Instructor: Brian Bishop
Two chances to attend!
Feb. 27 & 28, 2025
Donuts, coffee, drinks, and lunch included
Location: Linn County Public Health
1020 6th St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Conf. Rm. 234 A&B
When Disaster Strikes – Evaluator training
The WDS Evaluator training instructs qualified individuals on how to perform Post-Disaster Building Safety Evaluations. This 7-hour training program is required training for all three levels of evaluators and is offered in-persont. This training:
- Introduces the role of the Post-Disaster Building Safety Evaluator
- Teaches participants how to perform building safety evaluations
- Increases awareness of operational environments and hazards
- Introduces training and credentialing requirements
- Provides participants with the opportunity to perform virtual ATC 20/45 Rapid Assessments
Individuals who register for the WDS Evaluator program will receive these publications:
- WDS Field Manual 1419S
- ATC 45
- ATC 20
Additionally, it is recommended that all participants download a copy of FEMA's P-2055, available at no cost here.
About the Instructor:
Brian Bishop, CBO, Building Official with the City of Des Moines, Iowa. He serves on the International Code Council (ICC) Building Membership Governing Council, IBC- General Committee, and ICC 500 Storm Shelter committee. Previous to his current position, Brian worked for the State of Iowa Building Code Bureau where he developed resources and disaster response specialty team with the Iowa Department of Homeland Security & Emergency Management that utilized building officials/ inspectors, architects and structural engineers to provide post-disaster building evaluations. Mr. Bishop has responded to many disasters throughout the State of Iowa and within the City of Des Moines. Brian holds a Construction Engineering degree from Iowa State University. In 2014, Brian received the ICC Gerald H. Jones Code Official of the Year award.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
1020 6th St SE, 1020 6th Street Southeast, Cedar Rapids, United States
USD 75.00
