CAMEO Training and Events

Have CAMEO-related training or events to share?

E-mail Jennifer Barre (barre.jennifer@epa.gov) and please include date, location, description, fee (if any), target audience, and contact information.

The Computer-Aided Management of Emergency Operations (CAMEO) Software Suite has user manuals built into each application. To learn to use the CAMEO software suite applications: download the applications that you will be using, in the navigation bar at the top of each application, select “Help" and then open the help topics. Tier2 Submit also has a tutorial to guide you through completing your electronic Tier II form. Areal Locations of Hazardous Atmospheres (ALOHA) examples are available on the ALOHA Software website.

The CAMEO team does not have resources to host or offer CAMEO training, at this time. However, EPA Region 1 offers CAMEO trainings throughout the year. Please check the New England CAMEO User Group listings below for any EPA Region 1 hosted trainings.

Below is a recorded session of EPA Region 1’s Introduction to CAMEO Chemicals:

The page below lists trainings offered by private companies and the New England CAMEO User group. There may be fees charged by these companies for the training. The trainings listed on this page are not certified or endorsed by EPA or the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). 

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Private trainers on this page:

CAMEO Suite Training LLC

CAMEO for Planning

Understand the hazardous material threat in your jurisdiction. Experienced instructors will train participants how to use the Computer Aided Management of Emergency Operations Suite software to facilitate planning for hazardous material incidents. This training focuses on CAMEO Data Manager, CAMEO Chemicals, and MARPLOT. 

This month-long class includes:

  • Online classroom with 24/7 access to weekly lessons.
  • Videos & activities.
  • Weekly, scheduled live Q&A webinars .
  • 1-hour Zoom call on the first day of class.
  • Four 2 -hour webinars on the remaining four days.

Three sessions in 2024: 

  • Session 1: March 19 - April 16 (Tuesday webinars)
  • Session 2: May 28 - June 25 (Tuesday webinars)
  • Session 3: October 17 - November 14 (Thursday webinars)  

Find more information and register here

Louisiana State University, National Center for Biomedical Research

Louisiana State University NCBRT offers Department of Homeland Security (DHS) certified courses covered under the NCBRT’s Homeland Security National Training Program Cooperative Agreement. CAMEO introductory and advanced courses are included in this program. As a DHS primary training provider, the NCBRT can offer this vital training at no direct cost to your agency.

Website: https://www.ncbrt.lsu.edu/
Email: info@ncbrt.lsu.edu
Phone: 1 (877) 829-8550

HazMatTV

Basic CAMEO

HazMatTV offers Basic CAMEO, a self-paced web-based introductory course with a hands-on approach to learn the basics of CAMEO Chemicals. The company plans to expand the CAMEO training offerings to include the other components of the CAMEO suite. 

Website: https://www.hazmattv.com/courses/cameo
Email: HazMatTV@gmail.com 

New England CAMEO User Group

Website: EPCRA Workshops in New England

North Carolina Department of Public Safety 

ALOHA Air Modeling, basics through in-depth course

ALOHA® is the atmospheric hazard modeling program for the CAMEO® software suite, which is widely used to plan for and respond to chemical emergencies. This course would provide the basis for proper up-to-date software utilization, while developing an in-depth understanding of air modeling practices. Each training session is open to the Regional Response Teams, local HAZMAT Teams, first response, and planning personnel.

All student materials, including the use of laptop computers will be provided during the sessions. Participants must attend both days. Please register here. (Note: Travel expenses should be covered by your Agency. North Carolina will not provide reimbursement for out-of-state applicants.)

Class size: 20 students
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., both days
Prerequisites: Minimum of HAZMAT Operations is preferred

  • November 27-28, 2023: Durham Water Management, 1600 Mist Lake Drive, Durham, NC 27703 (weekdays)
  • November 30-December 1, 2023: Fayetteville Technical Community College Regional Fire & Rescue Training Center, 775 Tom Starling Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28306 (weekdays)
  • December 2-3, 2023: Fairview Rural Fire Department, 4501 Ten Ten Road, Apex, NC 27539 (weekend)
  • December 4-5, 2023: Greensboro Public Safety Training Facility, 1510 N. Church Street, Greensboro (weekdays)
  • December 7-8, 2023: Charlotte Fire Training Academy, 1770 Shopton Rd, Charlotte, NC 28217 (weekdays)

Register here

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Last updated on February 2, 2024