FEMA Incident Command System (ICS) courses provide foundational training for emergency management, incident response, public safety, and homeland security professionals. This guide brings together key FEMA Independent Study courses related to ICS and provides links to our corresponding study guides and test preparation resources.
If you are working through FEMA ICS training, start with the foundational courses and then review additional emergency management, NIMS, and exercise training as appropriate for your goals.
FEMA ICS Course Path
The FEMA ICS training pathway commonly begins with IS-100.C: Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS 100. IS-100.C introduces the Incident Command System and provides a foundation for additional ICS training.
IS-100.C — Introduction to the Incident Command System
IS-100.C introduces the Incident Command System, including ICS principles, organizational structure, functional areas, and the relationship between ICS and NIMS.
View the FEMA IS-100.C Test Answers & Study Guide
Browse FEMA IS-100 through IS-199 Study Guides
IS-200.C — Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response
IS-200.C continues ICS training and focuses on the Incident Command System in the context of initial response.
View the FEMA IS-200.C Test Answers & Study Guide
Browse FEMA IS-200 through IS-299 Study Guides
Related FEMA NIMS Training
ICS training is closely connected with the National Incident Management System. If you are building a broader FEMA training plan, review the related NIMS courses as well.
FEMA NIMS Courses & Study Guides
Browse FEMA IS-700 through IS-799 Study Guides
Browse FEMA IS-800 through IS-899 Study Guides
Related FEMA Exercise Training
Exercise training is another important area connected to emergency management and ICS preparedness.
FEMA Exercise & HSEEP Courses & Study Guides
Browse the Complete FEMA Course Catalog
Looking for FEMA Independent Study courses outside the ICS and NIMS training areas? Browse the complete catalog organized by course number.
FEMA Independent Study Course Catalog
Official FEMA Independent Study Program
For official course information, course materials, prerequisites, and current FEMA requirements, consult FEMA's Emergency Management Institute.
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