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It's been about a year since I sent this out to everyone, but since we have some new cadet leaders, and lots of new cadets I thought I'd send it again.
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NIMS COMPLIANCE MESSAGE
Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:44:23 -0800 (PST)
From: "Joe R. Smith"
Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 18:44:20 -0600
Subject: [texaswingstaff] FW: NIMS COMPLIANCE CHECK LIST
We received this email from New Jersey Wing through Lt Col Paul Spencer at SWR.
JOE R. SMITH, Col, CAP
Texas Wing Commander
940-704-3481 Cell

Subject: NIMS COMPLIANCE CHECK LIST
Here is an outstanding "how to" message outlining the steps needed to comply with NIMS requirements for ICS courses. Credit for this very useful guide goes to Lt. Col. Steven Tracy, NJW DOT!
Lt. Col. Don Blumenfeld
DCS/ES, NER

Below is a checklist to help you complete the required NIMS Training for Emergency Services Specialties. To ensure that
you complete this training and validation process properly, please follow the 12-step checklist below exactly as shown
and in the order it is written. Deviation from any step on the checklist will only delay validation and prevent you from
participating in missions!
Please be aware that you may not participate in any ES mission, whether actual or exercise, until the required NIMS courses for your specialties are completed and validated by NJW. As of 10 JAN 09, the wing is still below 50% mission readiness capability due to missing NIMS training! The Wing Commander has asked everyone with ES qualifications to make completion of these courses a priority, so please do your best to complete these requirements as soon as possible. If you are considering training in any ES Specialty, you must complete the required NIMS courses associated with that specialty before you begin training.
Keep the checklist for future reference.


NIMS TRAINING CHECKLIST
Follow these instructions in this order for each course!

  1. Review what courses you need with your ES Officer or Commander. They were provided with a list of requirements for each member in your squadron.
  2. Go to these links for the course(s) you need:
  3. After completing a course, FEMA will send you a completion certificate via an Email link, so you may download it in PDF format and save it on your hard drive. Print the certificate for your records, and provide a copy to your Personnel and ES Officers.
    Once you have received the completion certificate from FEMA,,,
  4. Sign into eServices.
  5. On the left side, click on "My Operations Qualifications/National Reports". A new page will appear.
  6. On this "Operations Qualifications" page, click on "Emergency Services" at the top. A new page will appear.
  7. Click the blue tab that reads "SQTR Entry". DO NOT USE ANY OTHER TAB!!!!
  8. Pull-down the menu titled "Achievement", and click on the IS course you have completed.
  9. Pull-down the menu titled "Date of Completion", and select the date you completed the course on the graphical calendar provided.
  10. Scroll down, and click on the box under "Check to Save".
  11. Click "Submit" at the bottom of the page. A note will pop-up that your information has been submitted for validation.
    You're almost done.... and this VALIDATION step is VERY important:
  12. Your submission will be sent electronically to your squadron commander for validation. Send another electronic copy, or print and deliver a copy of the certificate to your squadron personnel/administration officer for inclusion in your records.
E-mailing the PDF certificate is preferred, or send the original Email from FEMA that contains the link to your certificate. Ask someone in your unit if you need help.
Commanders and ES officers are not permitted to validate your record!
Validation must be done by Wing HQ only!
What courses do I need RIGHT NOW? See below:

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