
In a joint partnership between South Carolina State Fire, the Palmetto Incident Support Team and the Incident Management Teams Association (IMTA), we announce an opportunity for Incident Management Team members to participate in the 2026 IMTA Training Academy.
July 13-17, 2026
8:30am - 4:30pm
South Carolina State Fire Campus
141 Monticello Trail
Columbia, S.C. 29203
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We are currently seeking one to three companies with qualified instructors to deliver a slate of position-specific and leadership courses. Each course requires a minimum of two instructors—one lead and one support—who meet all required national qualification standards (FEMA, NWCG, USCG, etc.).
RFP Submission Deadline: Thursday, April 2, 2026, by 5:00 p.m. PST
Decision Date: Friday April 17
You can download the full RFP document here, which includes:
FEMA L-146 Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program | 2-Days (Mon-Tue)
FEMA L-962 All-Hazards Planning Section Chief | 4-Days (Mon-Thur)
NWCG M-410 Facilitative Instructor | 5-Days (Mon-Fri)
NWCG S-357 Food Unit Leader | 4-Days (Mon-Thur)
NWCG S-359 Medical Unit Leader | 2-Days (Mon-Tue)
USCG ICS-620 Area Command | 3-Days (Wed-Fri)
USFA O-305 Type 3 All-Hazards Incident Management Team | 5-Days (Mon-Fri)
ICS-320 Intermediate Incident Management Teams | 3-Days (Mon-Wed)
Functional Exercise | 3-Days (Wed-Fri)
2-Days | Member: $295 / NonMember: $395
3-Days | Member: $365 / NonMember: $465
4-Days | Member: $435 / NonMember: $535
5-Days | Member: $475 / NonMember: $575
All registrations are pending until pre-reqs are submitted and approved. Lodging and meals are additional costs.
Step 1: Select the the class to attend, indicate if lodging is needed, and submit payment. Once payment is confirmed a coupon code will be included in the confirmation email.Deadline to register with IMTA online is June 1, 2026.
Step 2: Enter coupon code on NETC's admissions site; include all pre-req documentation.
Deadline to complete NETC admissions is June 8, 2026.
Step 3: A review panel confirms submitted applications & supporting documents, then formal acceptance will be sent by June 12, 2026.
Lodging:Dorms may sell-out, register early! S.C. State Fire campus, single-occupancy lodging is offered in the dormitory, first come, first served at a rate of $55/night. Bedding and towels are provided. (select the nights you need on the registration form) | Meals:$20 for each day. All students attending this event will be responsible for paying for their daily breakfast/lunch in the campus cafeteria. Dinner is on your own. | Transportation:Airport: Closest airport is Columbia International Airport (CAE). |
CANCELLATION, REFUND & PHOTOGRAPHY POLICYRefund Policy: Event Cancellation or Postponement: Consent to Use of Photographic Images Attendee Code of ConductBy registering you acknowledge that all IMTA event attendees are expected to behave in a professional manner while attending the symposium which includes drinking responsibly and not engaging in any harassing behavior. |