When responding to disaster, a basic understanding of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS) are vital. Free online training is available through FEMA, which includes tests for certification.
- IS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System -- https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=is-100.c
- IS-700: Introduction to the National Incident Management System -- https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-700.b
