NIMS/ICS

Incident Command System (ICS) training is required for University personnel with emergency response duties per the National Incident Management System (NIMS).

Training requirements vary based on an individual’s role, but in general, IS-100 and IS-700 are required for all emergency response personnel.

Those who report to the Emergency Operations Center are required to complete IS-100.c, IS-200.b, IS-700.b and IS-800.d.

For more specific guidance, please email oemcp@utdallas.edu.

Notice: Independent Study Exams now require a FEMA Student Identification (SID) Number. If you do not yet have an SID, register for one today. Please do not contact the Independent Study program office; They are unable to provide assistance with these requests.

If you have an inquiry regarding the FEMA Independent Study Program, NIMS or other Emergency Management Institute (EMI) related requests such as: certificates, transcripts, online test scores/results, please contact the FEMA Independent Study program office (Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov / 301-447-1200) for further assistance.

Please do not contact the FEMA SID Help Desk; They are unable to provide assistance with these requests.

These courses may be completed by taking the course online. A link to each course is listed above. To pass, you must make at least a 75% on the test. You only have to pass each course once. Please send a copy of your certificate to oemcp@utdallas.edu for credit.

IS-100.c

Introduction to the Incident Command System

ICS 100.c, 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 ICS. It also explains the relationship between ICS and the National Incident Management System (NIMS). This course uses the same objectives and content as other ICS courses with higher education examples and exercises.

IS-200.c

Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response

ICS 200.c 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.

IS-700.b

An Introduction to the National Incident Management System

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.

IS-800.d

National Response Framework, an Introduction

This course is currently being reviewed and revised to incorporate new information from the recently revised National Response Framework. This course will remain available for completion until the revised course is implemented.