Incident Management Teams Association, Inc.

IMTA Vendor Spotlight: Domestic Preparedness Our vendors and sponsors play a critical role in making the IMTA Training & Education Symposium possible. Their support helps us provide world-class training, education, and networking opportunities for incident management professionals. We are incredibly grateful for their contributions! This Vendor Spotlight highlights just one of the many amazing organizations that help make our annual symposium a success. Thank you to all our vendors and sponsors—we couldn’t do it without you! ?? #IMTA #VendorSpotlight #ThankYou #IncidentManagement #Training #Education #IMTA2025

The 2025 IMTA Academy, a collaboration between the South Carolina Emergency Management Division, South Carolina State Fire, the Palmetto Incident Support Team, and the Incident Management Teams Association, will kick off on June 22, 2025. This premier training program will take place at the South Carolina Fire Academy in Columbia, SC. This is your opportunity to enhance your expertise and improve your incident management skills. Don’t let this chance pass you by! Learn more and register today: https://lnkd.in/g6JhDvkH

IMTA Advocates for IMT Professionals at the Highest Levels IMTA is dedicated to securing a seat at the table, ensuring that decision-makers fully recognize the critical role of Incident Management Team (IMT) professionals in responding to natural and human-made disasters across the nation. In a letter to The Honorable Pete Hegseth, Secretary of Defense, IMTA President Randal Collins underscores this commitment. Here’s an excerpt from his message: ?? As the President and CEO of the Incident Management Teams Association (IMTA), I would like to introduce our organization and formally request that IMTA be granted a seat on the assessment council. IMTA represents more than 1,000 disaster responders from emergency management, law enforcement, the fire service, public health, public works, and other critical disciplines at all levels of government. We are the only nonprofit organization solely dedicated to advancing and supporting Incident Management Teams (IMTs). IMTs bring order to chaos. They ensure that disasters are managed with discipline, focus, and coordination, just as military operations require seamless command structures to succeed. History has proven that jurisdictions using IMTs recover faster, manage crises more effectively, and make better use of resources than those that do not. ?? Stand with IMTA. Support the organization that supports you. https://lnkd.in/g_evKpSd #IMTA #IncidentManagement #EmergencyResponse #Leadership #Advocacy

It is with profound sorrow and heavy hearts that we share the news of David Popoff's passing. David was a cherished member of The Response Group family and long-time supporter of the IMTA. David "Pop" Popoff was an outstanding professional, dear friend, and valued team member. His dedication, kindness, and hard work will never be forgotten. Our thoughts and condolences go out to his family, loved ones, and all who had the privilege of working with him. We stand together during this difficult time, remembering his incredible contributions and the positive impact he had on everyone around him. Rest in peace, Pop, you will be greatly missed. #InLovingMemory #RIP #trgresponseready. A GoFundMe campaign has been established to assist his family during this time. Please consider contributing to help honor his legacy and provide some comfort to his loved ones as they navigate his loss. https://gofund.me/2d5b4498

IMTA Vendor Spotlight: DLX Our vendors and sponsors play a critical role in making the IMTA Training & Education Symposium possible. Their support helps us provide world-class training, education, and networking opportunities for incident management professionals. We are incredibly grateful for their contributions! This Vendor Spotlight highlights just one of the many amazing organizations that help make our annual symposium a success. Thank you to all our vendors and sponsors—we couldn’t do it without you! ?? #IMTA #VendorSpotlight #ThankYou #IncidentManagement #Training #Education #IMTA2025

IMTA Vendor Spotlight: Chloeta Our vendors and sponsors play a critical role in making the IMTA Training & Education Symposium possible. Their support helps us provide world-class training, education, and networking opportunities for incident management professionals. We are incredibly grateful for their contributions! This Vendor Spotlight highlights just one of the many amazing organizations that help make our annual symposium a success. Thank you to all our vendors and sponsors—we couldn’t do it without you! ?? #IMTA #VendorSpotlight #ThankYou #IncidentManagement #Training #Education #IMTA2025

We are pleased to announce the 2025 IMTA Academy. Beginning on 06/22/2025, classes will be held at the South Carolina Fire Academy in Columbia, SC. Learn more about the exceptional training opportunity at: https://lnkd.in/g6JhDvkH

IMTA Advocates for IMT Professionals at the Highest Levels IMTA is dedicated to securing a seat at the table, ensuring that decision-makers recognize the vital role Incident Management Team (IMT) professionals play in responding to natural and human-made disasters nationwide. In a letter to Mr. Cameron Hamilton, Acting Administrator of FEMA, IMTA President Randal Collins underscores this commitment. Here’s an excerpt from his message: ?? While we understand that you have not been formally appointed to the federal assessment council evaluating disaster response and relief operations, we recognize that your knowledge and experience will undoubtedly be a critical resource to the council’s work. We are confident that your established relationships with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem afford you a degree of influence in this process. We respectfully request that you recommend IMTA for representation on the assessment council. IMTA represents more than 1,000 disaster responders from emergency management, law enforcement, the fire service, public health, public works, and other key disciplines across federal, state, and local levels. We are the only nonprofit organization solely dedicated to advancing and supporting the use of Incident Management Teams (IMTs) worldwide. As you know, IMTs are a cornerstone of effective disaster management. These teams ensure that resources are deployed efficiently, command structures are clear and decisive, and multi-agency responses are coordinated seamlessly. Jurisdictions that utilize IMTs consistently recover faster and manage crises more effectively than those that do not. ?? Join us in advocating for stronger representation, clearer policies, and the continued success of IMTs across the country. Your voice matters—let’s make sure it’s heard. #IMTA #IncidentManagement #EmergencyResponse #Leadership #Advocacy ??

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In Loving Memory of David "Pop" Popoff It is with great respect and heartfelt gratitude that we share this special video featuring David Popoff, a beloved colleague, dedicated professional, and dear friend. "Pop" was more than just a valued member of The Response Group—he was a remarkable individual who consistently exemplified kindness, compassion, and unwavering dedication to the communities he served. We invite you to watch this video in remembrance of David, celebrating his invaluable contributions and the profound impact he made on all of us. His legacy lives on in the countless lives he touched and inspired. Rest in peace, Pop. You are deeply missed. ?? #InLovingMemory #RIP #trgresponseready