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What Level of NIMS ICS Training is Needed?

The following guide will help you determine the level of NIMS ICS training that is required for your personnel.

IS 700
NIMS Introduction

front line employees
front line supervisor
middle management
command staff

IS 100
Introduction to ICS, or equivalent

front line employees
front line supervisor
middle management
command staff

IS 200
Basic ICS, or equivalent

front line supervisor
middle management
command staff

IS 300
Intermediate ICS, or equivalent

middle management
command staff

ICS 400
Advanced ICS, or equivalent

command staff

ICS 800
Introduction to the National Response Plan
(NRP)

middle management
command staff

The following courses are available online with FEMA: IS 100 —Introduction to ICS, IS 200 —Basic ICS, IS 700—NIMS Introduction and IS 800 NRP, an Introduction. For more information, please visit FEMA's training site at www.FEMA.training.gov.

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