NIMS ICS All Hazard Position Specific Training 

NIMS ICS Position Specific training is designed to provide all-hazards competencies and behaviors for the eight Command and General Staff positions, Division/Group Supervisor positions, and the six Unit Leader positions.  NIMS ICS Position Specific training should be completed by personnel who desire one or more of the following:  
        
        1) Certified member of a Type 3 or 4 Incident Management Team (AHIMT); 

        2) Desire to seek credentials/certification in any of these positions;

         3) Enhance training and skills in one or more ICS positions.

The competencies in the training are focused around the student’s ability to assume the position responsibilities, lead assigned personnel, communicate effectively, and to ensure the completion of assigned tasks that meet identified objectives for the position.  All ICS Position Specific course and instructor requirements follow the Five-Year NIMS Training Plan, issued in February 2008. This includes the “Instructor Standards” identified in Appendix C., which is used in the selection of the instructor candidates.

Currently NIMS ICS Position Specific training, Initial and Instructor/Train-the-Trainer (TTT) courses are being offered as resident courses at the Emergency Management Institute (EMI). Beginning 2010, the Office of Homeland Security (OKOHS) will offer NIMS ICS Position Specific training courses.   All NIMS ICS Position Specific training courses require an application process.  If you have any questions concerning this application process or any NIMS questions, please contact OKOHS at 405-425-7296 or by email at OKOHS@dps.state.ok.us.

Course Application Process:
The following steps must be followed for applicants to participate in the NIMS ICS All-Hazards Position Specific training:
    1. Review the prerequisites required to determine if you meet the qualifications.
    2. Your application packet must include the following documents:
        a. Completed FEMA Admissions Form (FEMA 75-5). All FEMA 75-5 forms must be complete and including the course title and code. (EMI resident courses only)  Tips on Completing the FEMA     
           75-5 course is available by visiting this link : 75-5 form TIPS 
        b. Professional resume documenting qualifications and all requirements with supervisor’s signature.          
       c. If a prerequisite or requirement includes a specific certification, attach a copy of that certification. If it is not attached, the application package is not complete.
    3. OKOHS NIMS ICS Position Specific training application.
    4. If applying for multiple courses (i.e. All-Hazards Operations Section Chief (E-958) and All-Hazards Resource Unit Leader Course (E-965) ) submit a separate OKOHS application and 
         FEMA 75- 5  form for each course.
    5. Submit the application packet to the Oklahoma Office of Homeland Security State NIMS Point of Contact by mail to the address below, email OKOHS@dps.state.ok.us or fax - 405-425-7295 .   
    6. For OKOHS delivered courses, student must also complete course registration at the OKOHS Website. (www.homelandsecurity.ok.gov).

Download the complete application at the following link:   ALL HAZARDS POSITION SPECIFIC TRAINING APPLICATION