INSPARK Training Program
The INSPARK training program teaches individuals how to assess buildings for safe occupancy after a disaster such as an earthquake, wind, or flood event. The training is free and based upon nationally accepted post-disaster safety evaluation standards developed by the Applied Technology Council.
INSPARK seeks professional architects, engineers, administrative personnel, construction personnel, emergency managers, county officials, building code enforcement, home inspectors, and especially those wanting to help after disaster!
Email form to: eq@adem.arkansas.gov
If you have any questions please call Hilda at 501-683-6700
Trainings & Webinars
You must update your INSPARK membership by taking ATC-20 (Procedures for Post-Earthquake Safety Evaluation of Buildings) or the Cal OES SAP training every 3 years.
Cal OES, Safety Assessment Program (SAP), this workshop will teach participants to conduct rapid damage assessments of structures affected by earthquakes, wind, and water. Much like the ATC-20 training, participants will be able to consistently and safely assess structures for habitability and receive a nationally recognized Cal-OES registration ID card from the state of California.
November 4, 2021 9:00-15:30 Register at https://www.dps.arkansas.gov/emergency-management/adem/training-exercise/training/earthquake-training/
ATC-20, Post-earthquake Safety Evaluation of Buildings, provides training on rapid and detailed evaluation procedures for evaluating earthquake-damaged buildings and posting them as INSPECTED (apparently safe, green placard), LIMITED ENTRY (yellow placard), or UNSAFE (red placard). It provides examples, which allow attendees to evaluate building damage conditions, assess the overall risk from the damage, and recommend which of the three placards should be posted on the building.
January 20, 2022 9:00-15:00 Register at https://www.dps.arkansas.gov/emergency-management/adem/training-exercise/training/earthquake-training/
As a National Incident Management System (NIMS) compliant organization, we must work toward getting 100% of our membership to take the FEMA ICS 100, 300, 400, 700, and 800 courses. Though this is not a requirement at this time, you are strongly encouraged to take these courses to build your knowledge and expertise.
ICS 100, 700, and 800 are available free online through the FEMA website. Follow the link to register http://training.fema.gov/nims/
ICS 300 and 400 are also free, but you must take them in class. To find classes near you, please visit the ADEM website: http://www.adem.arkansas.gov/training and look at the Emergency Management Training Schedule on the left side of the page. ADEM currently has trainings scheduled for the fall of 2020. These dates are subject to change depending on the health of the State.
If you do train, do not forget to email your certifications to me at hilda.booth@adem.arkansas.gov to receive credit for these courses!
Have Questions?
For additional information about volunteering with INSPARK, contact the Arkansas Division of Emergency Management Earthquake Program Manager at (501) 683-6700.
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