Lesson 1: Fundamentals and Concepts of NIMS

We’ll now begin with the content of the first lesson. This lesson presents key concepts and principles underlying NIMS.

Objectives: At the end of this lesson, you should be able to:

  • Describe applicability and scope of NIMS.
  • Describe the key concepts and principles underlying NIMS.
Checkmark next to NIMS Introduction, arrow 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.
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This lesson should take approximately 20 minutes to complete.