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National Incident Management System
Required & Recommended Training
for Disaster Responders
On February 28, 2003, President Bush issued Homeland Security Presidential Directive-5. HSPD-5 directed the Secretary
of Homeland Security to develop and administer a National
Incident Management System. NIMS provides a consistent nationwide template to enable all government, private-sector,
and nongovernmental organizations to work together during domestic incidents.
While most emergency situations are handled locally, when there's a major incident help may be needed from other
jurisdictions, the state and the federal government. NIMS was developed so responders from different jurisdictions
and disciplines can work together better to respond to natural disasters and emergencies, including acts of terrorism.
NIMS benefits include a unified approach to incident management; standard command and management structures; and
emphasis on preparedness, mutual aid and resource management.
All federal, state, local, tribal, private sector and non-governmental personnel with a direct role in emergency
management and response must be NIMS and ICS trained. This includes all emergency services related disciplines
such as EMS, hospitals, public health, fire service, law enforcement, public works/utilities, skilled support personnel,
and other emergency management response, support and volunteer personnel.
Entry Level
* FEMA IS-700: NIMS, An Introduction
* ICS-100: Introduction to ICS or equivalent
First Line, Single Resource, Field Supervisors
* IS-700, ICS-100 and ICS-200: Basic ICS or its equivalent
Middle Management: Strike Team Leaders, Division Supervisors, EOC Staff, etc.
* IS-700, IS-800 NRP, ICS-100, ICS-200
and in FY07, ICS-300
Command and General Staff; Area, Emergency and EOC Managers
* IS-700, IS-800, ICS-100, ICS-200
and in FY07, ICS-300 and ICS-400
Additional CHAART Recommended Training:
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Recommended Training:
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National
Response Plan (NRP) Training
The NRP training provides training on and resources for emergency response and support personnel
and individuals who with to improve their knowledge and understanding of NRP.
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ICS 100 Training
All federal, state, territorial, local, tribal, private sector and non-governmental personnel at
the entry level, first line supervisor level, middle management level and command and general staff level of emergency
management operations must complete ICS-100 level training.
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ICS 200 Training
All federal, state, territorial, local, tribal, private sector and non-governmental personnel at
the first line supervisor level, middle management level and command and general staff level of emergency management
operations must complete ICS-200 level training. See NIMS Training Guidelines for additional
detail.
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ICS 300 Training
ICS-300 training is not a required for FY 2006. However, emergency management personnel at the middle
management and command and general staff levels are urged to take this training if needed. ICS-300 training will
be a FY 2007 NIMS compliance requirement.
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ICS
400 TRAINING
ICS-400 (in development) training is not a required for FY 2006. However, emergency management personnel
at the middle management and command and general staff levels are urged to take this training if needed. ICS-400
training will be a FY 2007 NIMS compliance requirement.
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FEMA
IS 700 Training
IS-700 NIMS: An Introduction All personnel with a direct role in emergency preparedness, incident
management or response must complete this training. IS-700 NIMS: An Introduction is a Web-based awareness level
course that explains NIMS components, concepts and principles. Although it is designed to be taken online as an
interactive Web-course, course materials may be downloaded and used in a group or classroom setting. Answer sheets
may be obtained from the Emergency Management Institute by calling the EMI Independent Study Office at 301-447-1256.
To obtain the IS-700 course materials or take the course online go to http://training.fema.gov/emiweb/IS/is700.asp.
More than 550,000 persons completed this course in FY 2005.
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FEMA
IS-800 NRP: An Introduction
All federal, state, local, territorial, tribal and local emergency managers or personnel whose primary
responsibility is emergency management must complete must this training. IS-800 National Response Plan (NRP): An
Introduction is a Web-based awareness level course that introduces the key elements of the National Response Plan
so that its implementation can be supported at all levels of government.
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FEMA Independent
Study Program:
IS-10 Animals in Disaster, Module A: Awareness and Preparedness
The purpose of this course is two-fold. Module A is intended to increase awareness and preparedness
among animal owners and care providers. It includes sections on typical hazards, how these affect animals and what
can be done by responsible owners to reduce the impact of disasters. It is also intended to help animal owners,
care providers and industries to better understand emergency management. Module A will heighten awareness of the
special issues that emergency managers need to consider when incorporating animal-care annexes into their emergency
operations plans.
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FEMA Independent
Study Program:
IS-11 Animals in Disaster, Module B: Community Planning
Module B is intended to guide emergency management officials and animal owners, care providers,
and industries in preparing community disaster plans. The goal of Module B is to provide sufficient information
for both groups to meet and develop meaningful and effective plans that improve the care of animals, their owners,
and the animal-care industries in disasters. This course provides the basic background knowledge needed to develop
a coordinated response to a disaster in which animals and their owners are affected. Further training with local
or State emergency management programs is essential.
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FEMA
Independent Study Program:
IS-111 Livestock in Disasters
This Independent Study course is for farmers, extension agents, emergency managers and others who
have interests in the livestock industry. It describes the various hazards that animals can face and how to mitigate
them, as well as how to respond to an actual disaster. The livestock industry is a multi-billion dollar business
that provides food for the American people as well as those overseas. It is important to insure our livestock are
safe from hazards and will not suffer from the effects of hazards. This course can be downloaded from the Independent
Study Web site and the test can be completed and submitted online.
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