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The ICEMARC Emergency Certification Program is available for licensed amateur radio operators who wish to qualify for ICEMARC emergency deployment. The National Incident Management System (NIMS) Training Program identifies those courses critical to train personnel capable of implementing all functions of emergency management. This program establishes the NIMS core curriculum to ensure it adequately trains emergency and incident response personnel to all concepts and principles of each NIMS component. These four online courses are the first steps in your preparedness arsenal.

IS-100.C: Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS 100

This independent study course introduces ICS and provides the foundation for higher level ICS training. It describes the history, features and principles, and organizational structure of the system. This course also explains the relationship between ICS and NIMS. Take this course.

ICS-200 Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response

This independent study course is designed to enable personnel to operate efficiently during an incident or event within the ICS. ICS-200 provides training and resources for personnel who are likely to assume a supervisory position within the ICS. Take this course.

IS-700 NIMS, an Introduction

This independent study course introduces the NIMS concept. NIMS provides a consistent nationwide template to enable all government, private-sector, and nongovernmental organizations to work together during domestic incidents. Take this course.

IS-800 National Response Framework (NRF), an Introduction

The course introduces participants to the concepts and principles of the NRF. Take this course.

IS-271.A: Anticipating Hazardous Weather & Community Risk, 2nd Edition

This course is on a non-federal government website operated by the Cooperative Program for Operational Meteorology, Education,and Training (COMET).Take this course.

IS-2200: Basic Emergency Operations Center Functions

The Basic Emergency Operations Center Functions course is designed to introduce the role, design, and function of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and the supportive relationship as a NIMS Command and Coordination component of the Multiagency Coordination System.Take this course.

SKYWARN® Spotter Training

The This course covers the basics of being a SKYWARN Spotter. The goal of the course is to provide baseline training for all spotters through multiple modules covering the procedures for spotting (including communication and spotter report criteria) and safety considerations for all hazards.Take this course.