IABO: When Disaster Strikes- .7 CEU

When Disaster Strikes Training

Funded through a partnership with Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management grant program

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: Johnston City Hall

6221 Merle Hay RD, Johnston, IA 50131

March 27, 2026 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

March 27, 2026 (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.

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