The Secretary of Homeland Security, through the National Integration Center (NIC), publishes the standards, guidelines and compliance protocols for determining whether a local, state, tribal or federal government has implemented NIMS. Additionally, the Secretary, through the NIC, manages publication and collaboratively, with other departments and agencies, develops standards, guidelines, compliance procedures and protocols for all aspects of NIMS.

Questions regarding NIMS should be directed to FEMA-NIMS@dhs.gov or 202-646-3850.

To request a copy of an independent study course certificate contact the Emergency Management Institute (EMI) at 301-447-1200 or e-mail: independent.study@fema.dhs.gov.