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Beginning November 15, 2016 at 6:00 PM EST http://training.fema.gov will be down for extended maintenance. Access to the server and exams will not be possible during this maintenance period. Service is expected to resume by 12:00 AM EST. Please use the comment form on this web site to report any issues after the maintenance window has completed.


Notice: Independent Study Exams now require a FEMA Student Identification (SID) Number. If you do not yet have a SID, register for one today: https://cdp.dhs.gov/femasid. Please do not contact the Independent Study program office as they are unable to provide assistance with these requests.

If you have an inquiry regarding the FEMA Independent Study Program, NIMS or other Emergency Management Institute (EMI) related requests such as: requests for certificates, transcripts, online test scores/results, please contact the FEMA Independent Study program office at 301-447-1200 or email Independent.Study@fema.dhs.gov for further assistance. Please do not contact the FEMA SID Help Desk as they are unable to provide assistance with these requests.

Disaster Operations and Recovery Curriculum

  • Disaster operations and recovery are phases of emergency management that require a team effort at all levels of government and the private sector. Professionals involved in disaster operations and recovery include elected and appointed officials, city and county administrators, emergency managers, public works directors, building officials, community planners, emergency services personnel, and other allied professionals.
  • Training and education in disaster operations is a critical first step towards ensuring successful disaster
    operations. The Disaster Operations and Recovery Curriculum is designed to equip Federal, State, local, and tribal professionals with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform their jobs. These professionals are encouraged to avail themselves of the courses offered in the curriculum.
 

 
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