•IS 700: National Incident Management System, An Introduction
This course introduces NIMS and explains the purpose, principles, key components and benefits of NIMS. http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/is700.asp

After Course Completion

You will receive an email confirmation that you have passed the course that will include a“Certificate of Completion Link”. Please print your certificate as confirmation you have passed the course and forwardthe link to tliston@cityteam.org. **Confirmation of course completion must be received by CityTeam before final arrangements can be made for any Disaster Relief volunteer.


What is NIMS? National Incident Management System

In March 2004, the Secretary of Homeland Security, at the request of the President, established the National Incident Management System (NIMS). The NIMS is a comprehensive system that will improve operations through the use of the Incident Command System (ICS) and other standard procedures. This system is intended to promote unity between many jurisdictions in a time of crisis.

While most emergency situations are handled locally, when there's a major incident, help may be needed from other jurisdictions, such asthe state and the federal government. NIMS was developed so responders from different jurisdictions and agencies can work together through clearly defined procedures and chain of command regardless of where they originate from, and regardless of the size or cause the cause or size of the incident.