This course provides an introduction to the National Incident Management System (NIMS). At the end of the course, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and a basic understanding of NIMS concepts, principles and components.

More specifically, you will be able to:

• Describe and identify the key concepts, principles, scope, and applicability underlying NIMS.
• Describe activities and methods for managing resources.
• Describe the NIMS Management Characteristics.
• Identify and describe Incident Command System (ICS) organizational structures.
• Explain Emergency Operations Center (EOC) functions, common models for staff organization, and activation levels.
• Explain the interconnectivity within the NIMS Command and Coordination structures:  ICS, EOC, Joint Information System (JIS), and Multiagency Coordination Groups (MAC Groups).
• Identify and describe the characteristics of communications and information systems, effective communication, incident information, and communication standards and formats.

Note: This course provides a basic introduction to NIMS. It is not designed to replace Incident Command System and position-specific training.