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NIMS Training
NIMS Training
Training is one of the important NIMS Implementation activities that Federal, State, Territorial, Tribal, and Local entities must complete as they work towards becoming fully compliant with the NIMS. State, Territorial, Tribal, and Local jurisdictions will be required to meet the FY 2007 NIMS implementation requirements as a condition of receiving federal preparedness funding assistance in FY 2008.
It is important to recognize that NIMS implementation will not end in FY 2007. The NIMS is a dynamic system, and the doctrine as well as the implementation requirements will continue to evolve as our prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery capabilities improve and our homeland security landscape changes. It is critical NIMS baseline training becomes an integral part of the organization’s training program. Organizational changes as a result of new hires, promotions or mission changes amplify this training requirement. Additionally NIMS processes will still have to be exercised in future years.
The successful implementation of the NIMS depends on the participation and integration of all Federal, State, Territorial, Local, Tribal entities and community-based organizations, including public, non-governmental, and private organizations that have a role in preventing, preparing for, responding to, or recovering from an incident. States, Territories, Tribal entities and Local jurisdictions should therefore consider and include appropriate organizations in their NIMS implementation efforts, including private sector emergency medical and hospital providers, transportation systems, utilities, and special facilities such as industrial plants, nuclear power plants, factories, military facilities, stadiums and arenas.
The NIMS Integration Center (NIC) has developed guidance that outlines the content and objectives for acceptable NIMS training materials. This guidance is contained in the National Standard Curriculum Training Development Guidance (PDF 26KB, TXT 3KB) document dated March, 2007. Any agency or organization sponsoring NIMS training is responsible for ensuring that the materials being taught adhere to the guidelines provided in the National Standard Curriculum Training Development Guidance. In addition, the sponsoring organization must also verify the qualifications of the instructors based on the guidance provided by the NIC. Certificates of course completion are also the responsibility of the sponsoring agency or organization.
NIMS Courses
Currently, there are six courses that are required in order for an individual or organization to be considered NIMS compliant through FY 2007. To determine what level of training an individual needs according to their level of responsibility during a multi-jurisdiction, multi-agency, multi-discipline incident, click here: www.fema.gov/pdf/emergency/nims/TrainingGdlMatrix.pdf
NIMS-required training courses:
- ICS-100 Fact Sheet, 03/2007 (PDF 28KB)
- ICS-200 Fact Sheet, 03/2007 (PDF 28KB)
- ICS-300* Fact Sheet, 03/2007 (PDF 28KB)
- ICS-400* Fact Sheet, 03/2007 (PDF 28KB)
- IS-700 NIMS Fact Sheet, 03/2007 (PDF 16KB)
- IS-800.A NRP Fact Sheet, 03/2007 (PDF 22KB)
* ICS-300 and ICS-400 courses are courses conducted in a classroom. Both the Emergency Management Institute and the National Fire Academy sponsor NIMS compliant ICS-300 and 400 training. Please contact your local or State's Emergency Management Agency or State Fire Academy for details about when and where these courses will be available.
Additional NIMS-related recommended online courses are:
- IS-701 NIMS Multi-Agency Coordination System Fact Sheet, 03/2007 (PDF 16KB)
- IS-702 NIMS Public Information System Fact Sheet, 03/2007 (PDF 16KB)
- IS-703 NIMS Resource Management Fact Sheet, 03/2007 (PDF 16KB)
Questions concerning NIMS and related training issues may be directed to: NIMS-Integration-Center@dhs.gov
Emergency Management Institute
The Emergency Management Institute (EMI), located at the National Emergency Training Center in Emmitsburg, MD., offers a broad range of NIMS-related training. EMI online courses are located at: www.training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/crslist.asp
NIMS-related Courses Offered online by EMI:
- IS-100 ICS-100 An Introduction to ICS
- IS-100 ICS-100 An Introduction to ICS for Federal Workers
- IS-100 ICS-100 An Introduction to ICS for Law Enforcement Personnel
- IS-100 ICS-100 An Introduction to ICS for Public Works Personnel
- IS-100 ICS-100 An Introduction to ICS for Healthcare/Hospital Personnel
- IS-200 ICS-200 Basic ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incident
- IS-200 ICS-200 Basic ICS Applying ICS to Healthcare Organizations
- IS-700 NIMS An Introduction
- IS-701 NIMS Multi-Agency Coordination System
- IS-702 NIMS Public Information System
- IS-703 NIMS Resource Management
- IS-800.A NRP An Introduction
For more information on the Emergency Management Institute, please click here: www.training.fema.gov
United States Fire Administration - National Fire Academy
The National Fire Academy (NFA) offers a broad range of training that addresses key elements of NIMS within an all-hazard environment. The numerous command and control courses, for example, support provisions of the NIMS ICS. NFA also has courses that address incident-specific areas, including hazardous materials and terrorism emergency response and emergency medical services. NFA offers courses in preparedness planning, training and management as well as resident, field and self-study courses.
The NFA offers the following NIMS-required courses online:
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Q-462 ICS-100, Introduction to ICS for Operational First Responders
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Q-463 ICS-200, Basic ICS for Operational First Responders
They are located at: www.usfa.dhs.gov/training/
For more information on the National Fire Academy, please click here: www.usfa.dhs.gov/training/nfa/