NIMS Program:

The National Integration Center (NIC) Incident Management Systems Integration Division (part of FEMA) manages the National Incident Management System (NIMS). NIMS was developed principally to provide a framework for handling large scale emergency events that span multiple jurisdictions and that require responders from multiple specialties. Compliance with the NIMS is a major component of qualification for a Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools (REMS) Grant.

Links to Important Information:

NIMS Home Page on FEMA web site   ...most emergency situations are handled locally, when there's a major incident help may be needed from other jurisdictions, the state and the federal government. NIMS was developed so responders ... can work together better ...  unified approach ... emphasis on preparedness, mutual aid and resource management...
                       Read More
         
Standards   ...standard review process is conducted by a multi-disciplinary field-based ... (working groups) ... to ensure the adopted NIMS standards are relevant, implementable, and useful in implementing NIMS.  Results ... are captured in the NIMS Recommended Standard List (RSL).
  Read More
         
Training  

The Integrated Emergency Management Course ... places public officials and emergency personnel in a realistic crisis situation within a structured learning environment ....  designed to test participant knowledge, awareness, flexibility, leadership, decision-making, and interpersonal skills ... allows individuals to rehearse their real-life roles ....

   Read More
         
Guides   Guidance and Clarification
   Read More