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FEMA's continuing mission within the new department is to lead the effort to prepare the nation for all hazards and effectively manage federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident. FEMA also initiates proactive mitigation activities, trains first responders, and manages the National Flood Insurance Program and the U.S. Fire Administration.

 

National Incident Management System (NIMS)

The following NIMS courses are required for all members.  The links below will direct you to the FEMA web site overview page for the course.  Follow the links on the right side of the page to take the course and then take the final exam on-line. Further instructions are available on the overview pages.

  1. You will need a SID. If you do not know what this is click HERE to obtain a FEMA SID
  2. Use your FEMA SID to register to take the online course and take the ICS-100 exam HERE
  3. On the upper right under “Take this Course” click on the link “Interactive Web Based Course“
  4. Complete the online course then when ready under “Take the Final Exam” click on the link “Take final exam online”
  5. At the end of the exam, you will be informed if you passed or failed
  6. If you passed. a certificate will be emailed to the address used when registering for the SID
  7. Save the certificate to a directory on your PC, it needs to be uploaded to eServices (see Uploading FEMA certificates below)

ICS-100 Introduction to Incident Command System

Take the Course:  NIMS ICS-100

Course Overview:

ICS 100, Introduction to the Incident Command System, introduces the Incident Command System (ICS) and provides the foundation for higher level ICS training. This course describes the history, features and principles, and organizational structure of the Incident Command System. It also explains the relationship between ICS and the National Incident Management System (NIMS).

ICS-200 ICS for Single Resource and Initial Action

Take the Course:  NIMS ICS-200

Course Overview:

ICS 200 is designed to enable personnel to operate efficiently during an incident or event within the Incident Command System (ICS). ICS-200 provides training on and resources for personnel who are likely to assume a supervisory position within the ICS.

ICS-700 A National Incident Management System

Take the Course:  NIMS ICS-700

Course Overview:

This course introduces and overviews the National Incident Management System (NIMS). NIMS provides a consistent nationwide template to enable all government, private-sector, and nongovernmental organizations to work together during domestic incidents.

ICS-800 National Response Framework

Take the Course:  NIMS ICS-800

Course Overview:

The course introduces participants to the concepts and principles of the National Response Framework.

IS-317 Introduction to Community Emergency Response Team (CERTs)

Take the Course:  NIMS IS-317

Course Overview:

The course introduces participants to the concepts and principles of the CERT program.

Additional courses available through FEMA EMI

Take other courses:  Visit EMI Website