About this Event
When Disaster Strikes Training
February 23, 2026
Funded through a partnership with Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management grant program
REGISTER HERE THROUGH EVENTBRITE**Notice** ALL registrations are online using Eventbrite
Cost is $50 – Lunch is on your own
This class is normally offered from ICC for $235, the grant from Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management allows for this reduced price!
Location: Time Check Hall, City Services Building
500 15th Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
February 23 8:30 - 4:30 When Disaster Strikes
8:00 – 8:30 am Check-in
8:30 am Class Start
10:00-10:15am Break
11:45 am-1:00pm Lunch – On your own – No lunch provided
2:30-2:45pm Break
4:30pm Class End
Class participants receive .7 CEU’s for the day
Training Summary
February 23 (8:30 – 4:30) Instructor: Brian Bishiop
When Disaster Strikes - .7 CEU
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-person.
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
ATC 45
ATC 20
Additionally, it is recommended that all participants download a copy of FEMA's P-2055, available at no cost here.
Credential of Learning Achievement (CLA). Once completed, this course can be applied towards a Credential of Learning Achievement. The CLA goes beyond traditional training in its measurement of comprehension on the subject matter. It validates the participants willingness to go the extra mile in training and career advancement. The CLA differs from Code Council certifications and education because there is the required components of training/education and assessment on a specific subject matter, it is a different method of obtaining a valuable ICC Credential based on training and testing.
For more information on the Credential of Learning Achievement Program Click 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
500 15th Ave SW, 500 15th Avenue Southwest, Cedar Rapids, United States
USD 50.00
