Course Revisions
FEMA courses are occasionally revised. Completion of any version is acceptable, but volunteers are encouraged to retake courses completed more than a few years ago.
LCARES
ARES Training
Initial ARES training focuses on the Incident Command System used to manage emergencies in the United States.
Basic ICS Courses
Completing these introductory online courses is highly encouraged for ARES participation. Links open FEMA training pages in a new tab.
- ICS-100: An Introduction to the Incident Command System
- ICS-200: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response
- ICS-700: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
- ICS-800: National Response Framework, An Introduction
After completing a course, download the PDF completion certificate and send a copy to Al Simons, WA1TYB.
Advanced ICS Courses
- AUXCOMM: two or three-day in-person training for Auxiliary Communicators operating in a Communications Unit.
- ICS-300: three-day in-person Intermediate ICS course for expanding incidents.
These courses are offered infrequently in Montana. Contact Al Simons, WA1TYB, for availability.