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A circular diagram of the Preparedness Cycle. Within the center are two topics that guide the Preparedness Cycle, The Preparedness priorities and Threats, Hazards, and Risks. The outer circle is made of 5 segments that follow a flow from Planning, Organize and Equip, Training, Exercise, and Evaluate and Improve. This diagram shows that the preparedness cycle is a continuous process.

    State Training & Exercise Programs

    The Washington Military Department is committed to its goal of minimizing the impact of disasters on our communities, property, economy and environment in Washington state. That means leading a comprehensive Training program to ensure our first responders, emergency managers, government leaders, non-governmental partners, and private citizens have the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to perform key tasks when disasters strike.

    Training & Exercise Program Points of Contact

    Patrick Niles
    Training and Exercise Program Supervisor
    (253) 512-7078 | patrick.niles@mil.wa.gov

    Training Program

    Training Program – Shared Inbox
    General Inbox | EMD.training@mil.wa.gov
    Training Phone Number | (253) 512-7021

    Alex Joyce
    Training Program Manager – State Training Officer (STO) – SAA-TPOC
    (253) 512-7456 | alexander.joyce@mil.wa.gov

    Exercise Program

    Exercise Program – Shared Inbox
    General Inbox | EMD.exercise@mil.wa.gov

    Phil Figuerres
    Exercise Program Manager – State Exercise Officer (SEO) – SAA-EPOC
    (253) 921-2141 | phillip.figuerres@mil.wa.gov

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