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NIMS-700.a - NIMS An Introduction
 
Course Overview
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.  This is a FEMA all-hazards instructor-led program.
 
Course Objectives

At the end of this course, students will be able to:

  • Describe the intent of NIMS.
  • Describe the key concepts and principles underlying NIMS
  • Describe the purpose of the NIMS Components including: Preparedness, Communications and Information Management, Resource Management, and Command and Management
  • Describe the purpose of the National Integration Center.

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

 

Audience

Individuals with emergency management responsibilities including prevention, preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation

 
NIMS Compliance

This course is NIMS compliant and meets the NIMS Baseline Training requirements for NIMS-700.

 
Length of Course
Approximately 6-8 Hours
 
CEU Information

NJ EMT: 2.5 Elective Hours

 

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