Looking for something to do on Saturday, September 19, 2026?
How about working on the Emergency Preparedness Merit Badge?
This is an Eagle Scout Required Merit Badge!
Hosted by the Indian River County Department of Emergency Services

Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
Time: 8:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (Be early to get a good seat and get signed in!)
Where: Indian River County Emergency Services Operation Center, 4225 43rd Ave, Vero Beach, FL 32967
Special Note: This is a secure facility and NO KNIVES are allowed. At the time of check in, a liability and photograph wavier will have to be signed by an adult so the Scout can participate.
Cost: Nothing
Attire: Field Uniform (Previously known as Class A)
Materials you need to bring: Water Bottle, Snack, Bag Lunch, Notebook, Merit Badge Workbook and a Pen.

Make sure you have reviewed what the requirements are for this merit badge BEFORE you attend.
This is a partial merit badge since the Scout must do requirement #2 with their family and #3 at home.
Requirements: Participate in the merit badge class! Just attending the class will not earn you the merit badge.

**You must preregister by Sunday, September 13, 2026**

How to register: https://www.gulfstreamcouncil.org/irmb

Instructors: Indian River County Emergency Management Coordinator Mason Kozac
Indian River District Unit Commissioner Kevin Platts – Retired Chief Deputy U.S. Marshal

Have questions? Kevin Platts at asmplatts@gmail.com
We want to especially thank Indian River County Emergency Services Director/Fire Chief David Johnson and Coordinator Mason Kozac for hosting this merit badge class at the Indian River County Emergency Services Operation Center, 4225 43rd Ave, Vero Beach, FL 32967.