IS-700 (NIMS - An Introduction) and
IS-800.B (National Response Plan - An Introduction)

Although a formal memorandum has not been issued, individuals are encouraged to complete these courses. 

Links for these online courses can be found at:
http://training.fema.gov/IS/NIMS.asp

NOTE: On February 4, 2008, the Independent Studies Program implemented the EMI course IS-800.B, National Response Framework, an Introduction. For those student who have completed the IS 800.A course but have not completed the examination, a downloadable version exam is provided for use with an OpScan Form. Independent Studies will continue to accept OPSCAN answer sheets for the original IS 800 and IS 800.A until March 31, 2008.  New students should complete IS-800.B to ensure student learning.

Additional information about NIMS can be found on the National Integration Center (NIC) Incident Management Systems Integration Division website:
http://www.fema.gov/emergency/nims/index.shtm

 

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IFPM Policy Change

 

The NFAEB has modified the use of position competencies within IFPM.

Click here to review FA IB-2008-003.

Click here to review the NFAEB memo.