DL ICS

Click the graphic below to view a video clip of the basic Divisions from NIMS terminology

Who needs which courses?
Entry Level
(All probationary members not released for response and above)
FEMA IS-700: NIMS, An Introduction
ICS-100: Introduction to ICS
First Line, Single Resource, Field Supervisors
( All members released for response and above)
IS-700, ICS-100, ICS-200: Basic ICS or its equivalent
Mid-level Management: Strike Team Leaders, Division Supervisors, EOC Staff, etc.
(Captain level and above)
IS-700, IS-800.A NRP, ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-300
Command and General Staff; Area, Emergency and EOC Managers
(Battalion Chiefs, Deputy Chief & Chief)
IS-700, IS-800.A, ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-300, ICS-400

By Position
Probationary members - IS-700, ICS-100
Firefighters & Lieutenants - IS-700, ICS-100, ICS-200
Captains - IS-700, IS-800, ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-300
Battalion Chiefs, Deputy Chief & Chief -
IS-700, IS-800, ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-300, ICS-400

If you do not have the appropriate training level described below, see the Training officer.

August 2007, release of the draft for change from the National Response Plan to the National Response Framework