ADDITIONAL TRAINING
FEMA Independent Study IS-100
Introduction to the Incident Command System
https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-100.c
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). The Emergency Management Institute developed its ICS courses collaboratively with:
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National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG)
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
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United States Fire Administration’s National Fire Programs Branch
Course Objectives:
At the completion of this course, you should be able to:
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Explain the principles and basic structure of the Incident Command System (ICS).
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Describe the NIMS management characteristics that are the foundation of the ICS.
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Describe the ICS functional areas and the roles of the Incident Commander and Command Staff.
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Describe the General Staff roles within ICS.
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Identify how NIMS management characteristics apply to ICS for a variety of roles and discipline areas.
FEMA Independent Study IS-200
Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response
https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-200.c
Course Overview
IS200, Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response, reviews the Incident Command System (ICS), provides the context for ICS within initial response, and supports higher level ICS training. This course provides training on, and resources for, personnel who are likely to assume a supervisory position within ICS.
Note: IS-200.c is an updated version of the IS-200 course. If you have successfully completed IS-200.b or IS-200.a, you may want to review the new version of the course. For credentialing purposes, the courses are equivalent.
NIMS Compliance
This course is NIMS compliant and meets the NIMS Baseline Training requirements for IS-200.
Course Objectives:
At the completion of this course, you should be able to:
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Describe the course objectives and summarize basic information about the Incident Command System (ICS) and National Incident Management System (NIMS):
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Describe how the NIMS Management Characteristics relate to Incident Command and Unified Command.
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Describe the delegation of authority process, implementing authorities, management by objectives, and preparedness plans and objectives.
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Identify ICS organizational components, the Command Staff, the General Staff, and ICS tools.
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Describe different types of briefings and meetings.
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Explain flexibility within the standard ICS organizational structure.
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Explain transfer of command briefings and procedures.
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Use ICS to manage an incident or event.
FEMA Independent Study IS-315
CERT and the Incident Command System (ICS)
Course Overview
This Independent Study (IS) course introduces you to the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) relationship to the Incident Command System (ICS), a proven management system used by emergency managers to help maintain the safety of disaster workers, provide clear leadership and organizational structure, and improve the effectiveness of rescue efforts. This program educates any Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program manager, CERT trainer, or emergency responder who may manage and/or coordinate with a CERT about CERT's potential roles in a disaster or emergency situation.
Course Objectives:
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
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List the principles of ICS.
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Identify components of ICS.
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Identify CERT general operations within the ICS level.
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Determine how to integrate CERT programs into the response framework for an area.
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Identify volunteer motivations.
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List (at least) three (3) ways to utilize volunteers effectively.
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Describe special considerations for managing/directing volunteers.
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Define VOADs and their application.
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Identify means of interacting with VOADs.
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Identify means to effectively integrate spontaneous volunteers.
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Describe effective communication skills and techniques for CERT/ICS communications.
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Identify how to best communicate with public, media, and responders/emergency management.
FEMA Independent Study IS-317
Introduction to Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
Course Overview
This Independent Study (IS) course is an introduction to the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program for those interested in learning about the CERT program for their own knowledge or as a pre-requisite for completing the CERT Basic classroom training that may be available in your community.
Course Objectives:
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
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Define and describe CERT program.
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Identify ways a CERT helps national resilience.
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Identify ways CERT members can help their community.
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List CERT member roles and responsibilities.
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Identify benefits of being a CERT member.
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List components of the CERT training program.
FEMA Independent Study IS-700
An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-700.b
Course Overview
This course provides an overview of the National Incident Management System (NIMS). The National Incident Management System defines the comprehensive approach guiding the whole community - all levels of government, nongovernmental organizations (NGO), and the private sector - to work together seamlessly to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from the effects of incidents. The course provides learners with a basic understanding of NIMS concepts, principles, and components.
Course Objectives:
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
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Describe and identify the key concepts, principles, scope, and applicability underlying NIMS.
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Describe activities and methods for managing resources.
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Describe the NIMS Management Characteristics.
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Identify and describe Incident Command System (ICS) organizational structures.
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Explain Emergency Operations Center (EOC) functions, common models for staff organization, and activation levels.
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Explain the interconnectivity within the NIMS Management and Coordination structures: ICS, EOC, Joint Information System (JIS), and Multiagency Coordination Groups (MAC Groups).
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Identify and describe the characteristics of communications and information systems, effective communication, incident information, and communication standards and formats.
FEMA Independent Study IS-800
National Response Framework, An Introduction
https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-800.d
Course Overview:
The goal of the IS-0800.d, National Response Framework, An Introduction, is to provide guidance for the whole community. Within this broad audience, the National Response Framework focuses especially on those who are involved in delivering and applying the response core capabilities, including:
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Private sector partners
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Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
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Government officials
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Community leaders
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Emergency management practitioners
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First responders
Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
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Describe the purpose, scope, organization, and underlying doctrine of the National Response Framework.
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Describe the roles and responsibilities of response partners.
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Describe core capabilities for response and actions required to deliver those capabilities.
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Describe coordinating structures and operational planning used to support emergency response.
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Describe how the stabilization of the seven Community Lifelines reduces threats to public health and safety, or economic security.
CERT Training from Ready.Gov
Offered training varies every year
CPR / AED (fee required)
Stop the Bleed
Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE)
Flood Aware (National Weather Service)
Basic Weather (Warn Central Texas)
Swift Water Awareness Training
Search and Rescue Technician III (National Association for Search & Rescue)
Standard Response Protocol (SRP)