Course Introduction: IS-700.b An Introduction to the National Incident Management System

This course provides training on and resources for personnel who require a basic understanding of the National Incident Management System (NIMS).

The training is comprised of the following lessons:

  • NIMS Introduction
  • Lesson 1: Fundamentals and Concepts of NIMS
  • Lesson 2: NIMS Resource Management
  • Lesson 3: NIMS Management Characteristics
  • Lesson 4: Incident Command System (ICS)
  • Lesson 5: Emergency Operations Centers (EOC)
  • Lesson 6: Other NIMS Structures and Interconnectivity
  • Lesson 7: Communications and Information Management
  • Lesson 8: Course Summary

This course should take approximately 3.5 hours to complete.

Arrow pointing to NIMS Introduction, bullet next to Fundamentals and Concepts of NIMS, bullet next to NIMS Resource Management, bullet next to NIMS Management Characteristics, bullet next to Incident Command System, bullet next to Emergency Operations Centers, bullet next to Other NIMS Structures and Interconnectivity, bullet next to Communications and Information Management, bullet next to Course Summary.

To help you keep track of your place within the course, the current lesson title will be displayed in the center of each screen. In addition, a Lesson List will be presented at the beginning and end of each lesson.