What is the Emergo Train System?
Developed in Sweden in the 1990s, the Emergo Train System is a disaster simulation exercise and training system. The system uses a series of whiteboards and magnetic symbols to represent resources available, and a patient bank with descriptions of injuries.
It is an ideal system for testing pre-hospital and hospital responses to major incidents. WA Health has adopted the Emergo Train System to assist with the development and evaluation of health disaster response plans.
The WA Emergo Train System Framework (Word 451KB) details how the use of the System will be managed by WA Health. This is the key document for Emergo Train System instructors and details the instructor reporting requirements.
To deliver Emergo Train System exercises, staff must be trained as Emergo Train System:
- instructors
- assistant instructors
Course requirements
- Ideally applicants will have been exposed to an Emergo Train exercise previously.
- Clinical and/or disaster management experience is beneficial.
- Applicants should have a current role in disaster preparedness.
- Applicants and their parent organisations commit to conducting 2 x ETS exercises per year:
- at least 1 of which is in support of their WACHS Region or Area Health Service and
- up to 1 may be in support of DPMU or another WACHS Region.
Post-Course Commitment for Emergo Train Course
Unlike other training programs offered by DPMD, the Emergo Train Course requires a post-course commitment from instructors and their parent organisations. This ensures ongoing engagement and effective application of the training within relevant emergency preparedness frameworks.
For more details on these commitments and upcoming course opportunities, please refer to the ETS Course application and training calendar - Disaster management training and development”
Emergo Train System (ETS) Kit Loan Information
WA Health provides access to ETS kits for training and disaster preparedness exercises across Western Australia. To facilitate this process, the ETS Loan Kit Guideline outlines the terms and conditions for borrowing ETS kits, including eligibility, loan durations, and custodian responsibilities.
If you require an ETS kit, you must submit a formal request via the ETS Loan Request Form. This form ensures proper tracking and compliance with loan agreements.
For further details, please refer to the ETS Loan Kit Guideline (PDF 140KB)
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Last reviewed: 19-05-2025
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