The ISO Training Audit Playbook: 7 Costly Mistakes Departments Make — and How to Avoid Them

Departments often lose ISO credit not because the work wasn’t done, but because it wasn’t documented correctly. Missing training records, incorrectly categorized activities, incomplete pre-incident plans, or gaps in response data can quietly reduce a department’s ISO score and prevent valuable training hours from counting during an audit.

In this session, Mike Morash, Regional VP at ISO, and Amanda Champion, VP Business Strategy – Training RMS & LMS at First Due, will walk through the most common mistakes departments make during ISO audits.

Drawing from real audit experience across departments nationwide, they’ll explain exactly what auditors look for, where departments most often lose credit, and how proper documentation and modern training tracking systems help ensure activities are categorized correctly and counted toward your ISO score.

You’ll leave with a practical playbook for preparing your department for future ISO audits — and ensuring the work your team is already doing receives the credit it deserves.

Key Takeaways:

✅ Learn the most common mistakes departments make during ISO training audits and how they lead to lost credit.

✅ Understand the documentation, reports, and records ISO auditors expect to see during compliance reviews.

✅ See how incorrect tagging, incomplete narratives, or improper facilities can prevent training hours from counting.

✅ Discover how gaps in apparatus testing records, response time data (CAD), mutual aid documentation, and pre-incident plans impact ISO scoring.

✅ Learn practical ways to organize and centralize training documentation so your department stays audit-ready year-round

Featuring

Amanda Champion

Vice President, Business Strategy - Training RMS & LMS
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At First Due, Amanda Champion serves as Vice President of Business Strategy for Training RMS and LMS, where she helps fire and rescue agencies modernize training operations, improve compliance, and connect training data to operational readiness. She brings nearly 15 years of experience in online training and training management, having worked with thousands of departments to strengthen training compliance programs and prepare for ISO audits. A trusted advisor in public safety technology, Amanda focuses on aligning strategy, data, and training systems to help agencies better protect their responders and the communities they serve.

Ronny Smith

Associate Product Manager
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Ronny Smith is an Associate Product Manager at First Due, where he brings a wealth of experience across consulting, client success, training, and support for fire and EMS agencies in the U.S. and Canada. He possesses deep product knowledge across the First Due suite, including Web Responder, Command, Mobile, Pre-planning, Hydrants, Training, Prevention, Events, and Activities. In addition to his work at First Due, Ronny serves as a Captain at Central Kitsap Fire & Rescue, contributing over 27 years of fire service experience. His leadership background includes roles such as Lieutenant, Apparatus Operator, and Union President for Local 2819-Central Kitsap Bargaining Units. Ronny is a regular presence at key industry events like FDIC and FRI, where he represents First Due and strengthens relationships with agency partners. His dual expertise in public safety operations and SaaS product management positions him as a trusted voice in the fire and EMS technology space.

Sergio Nardi

Solutions Consultant
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Sergio Nardi's career trajectory is a testament to his adaptability and commitment to public service. Starting in the United States Air Force, he transitioned into a critical role as a firefighter and paramedic, showcasing leadership in both Virginia and Minnesota. Currently, as a Senior Solutions Consultant at First Due, Sergio collaborates with numerous agencies across the United States. He aids in developing advanced software environments, enhancing the technological capabilities of emergency services. His unique blend of frontline experience and tech-savvy approach significantly contributes to innovating emergency response through technology.

Mike Morash

Regional Vice President of Commercial Property at Verisk
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Michael Morash is the Regional Vice President of Commercial Property at Verisk, where he plays a key leadership role in guiding strategy, field operations, and customer engagement across the Community Hazard Mitigation portfolio. With extensive expertise in Public Protection Classification (PPC) and solid knowledge of the Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule (BCEGS), he specializes in helping stakeholders understand and apply these critical hazard mitigation programs. Known for his ability to translate complex technical frameworks into clear, actionable insights, Michael partners closely with cross functional teams—including marketing, design, field operations, and product leadership—to ensure high quality content, consistent communication, and alignment across Verisk’s commercial property offerings. His leadership is frequently tapped to clarify program direction, integrate technical copy into customer facing materials, and guide teams on structuring information effectively. With a reputation for strong collaboration and a solutions oriented mindset, Michael is recognized for elevating program messaging, enhancing operational clarity, and contributing strategic insights drawn from years of experience in property risk, field operations, and community hazard mitigation.

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