Incident Command System

[K7VZ]

Here are some online FEMA courses on the Incident Command System. This is a nationally recognized system that government departments use. The information is also valid and it's a great system that could be used by the VJC in Search and Rescue and Recovery events.

IS-100.a Introduction to Incident Command System, I-100

IS-200.a ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents

IS-700.a NIMS An Introduction

And if you want more than those 3, check out the full list of online coures from FEMA.


This may be helpful for anyone else taking these courses. I found instead of going through the "Interactive Web-based Course", that clicking on the "Downloads for Classroom" and watching the powerpoint slides was easier for me to learn from.

Also, while taking the test (online and open book), I'd open up the "Student Manual" and do a search of the file to verify my responses. I was able to pass the 100a, 200a, and 700a all with a little over an hour each.

[AJ4ZV]

I've taken ICS-100, 200, 700, and 800. I didn't take mine open book because I though I wasn't supposed to and they took me about 2 hours each. Also, I've heard that taking the courses in the order 700, 100, 200, 800 makes it easier since 700 is the introduction. In NC these four courses are required for a membership in ARES or RACES.

[KF5CRM]

I've been taking these courses, and they're great! and FREE is always good!

[K3BLS]

This does look interesting! I had no idea FEMA was doing anything useful. I'll likely get to this between my General Class test on Monday and before I start Extra Class study ...