National Incident Management System (NIMS) - Incident Command System (ICS)

NIMS Training Requirements (doc)

Detailed, departmentally defined, training requirements for the State of Maine, released by Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) on April 23, 2008

Town NIMS Resolution (doc)

An order designating the National Incident Management System (NIMS) as the basis for all Incident Management

NIMS Implementation Directives (pdf)

The long-term goal of NIMS is provide state, territorial, local, and tribal jurisdictions with a consistent operational framework for all aspects of incident management. This framework should be sustainable, flexible, and scalable to meet changing incident needs and allow for integration of other resources from various partners through mutual aid agreements. 

FY2008 NIMS Letter (doc)

The long-term goal of NIMS is provide state, territorial, local, and tribal jurisdictions with a consistent operational framework for all aspects of incident management. This framework should be sustainable, flexible, and scalable to meet changing incident needs and allow for integration of other resources from various partners through mutual aid agreements. 

Local Elected and Appointed Officials NIMS/ICS Guides and Checklists

Local Elected and Appointed Officials Guide: Roles and Resources in Emergency Management

Local Elected and Appointed Officials Quick Reference Guide

Local Elected and Appointed Officials Emergency Management Checklist

Incident Command System (ICS) Forms

NIMS ICS Forms Booklet (pdf)

The National Incident Management System (NIMS) Incident Command System (ICS) Forms Booklet, FEMA 502-2, is designed to assist emergency response personnel in the use of ICS and corresponding documentation during incident operations. 

NIMS Emergency Responder FOG (pdf)

This Field Operations Guide contains voluntary guidance and is designed to assist emergency response personnel in the use of the NIMS Incident Command System (ICS) during incident operations.