Incident Command System Testing

Recommended for All Volunteers

Incident Command System (ICS)

EVCNB Teams and CERT use the National Incident Management System (NIMS) format established by FEMA so the coordination between private citizens, our three cities, Tillamook County, and local businesses is well organized and the chain of command is understood by all. 

EVCNB volunteers take ICS courses provided by NIMS, as do police, fire personnel and others who will be involved in disaster or emergency response.

While all volunteers would benefit from these classes, the EVCNB asks all CERT members and Ham Radio operators to take: 

• ICS 700 – An Introduction to the National Incident Management System 

• ICS 100 – Introduction to the Incident Command System

• ICS 200 – Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response

• ICS 317 – Introduction to Community Emergency Response Teams

• ICS 800 – National Response Framework, an Introduction

Classes are all online and are self-paced but you do need to register for a FEMA Student ID to take the exams. Once you pass the exam, you will receive a certificate of completion.