ACTS World Relief Training Site
Volunteer certification
Welcome to the ACTS World Relief Training Site. ACTS is one of few uniquely (NIMS) National Incident Management System compliant Volunteer organizations responding the need for Emergency Relief. This allows ACTS to provide emergency support to fire, earthquakes, hurricanes and tornado disasters, while working with Homeland Security, FEMA, and the local and State Emergency Operations Center (EOC).
The following courses are strongly recommended for all volunteers working with ACTS:
IS-317
Intro. To CERT
In order to receive and print your ACTS World Relief Certificate for IS-317, you must complete the the following:
A. Study the Material: Go through the following 10 module CERT PowerPoint presentations:
- 1. Citizen Corps & CERT Organizations
- 2. CERT Functions & preparedness
- 3. CERT Organizations
- 4. CERT Search & Rescue
- 5. CERT Fire Safety
- 6. CERT Hazardous Materials
- 7. CERT Triage
- 8. CERT Medical Treatment
- 9. CERT Psychological Symptoms
- 10. CERT Course Review & Disaster Simulation
B. Take the ACTS Test Watch and then print out our PowerPoint Examination and fill in the answers as you go, with 100% accuracy, looking up any answers which you do not understand in the 116 page summary. You will use the printed pages (with your circled answers) in order to take the test on the Homeland Security website.
C. Take the Homeland Security Test: Go to the Homeland Security's website for your IS 317 test. After passing their test print the certificate they provide you.
D. Print Your ACTS Certificate: Once you've done all of the above, print out your ACTS IS 317 Certificate. The certificate comes in full size as well as wallet size. After printing, fill in both with your name and the current date. Laminate both of these, as well as the full size certificate from Homeland Security.
ICS-100
In order to receive your ACTS World Relief Certificate for ICS-100, you must complete the the following:
A. Study the Material: Go through the following 8 PowerPoint presentations:
- 1. Course Overview Introduction to ICS
- 2. ICS Overview
- 3. Delegation of Authority & Management by Objectives
- 4. Functional Areas and Positions
- 5. Briefings
- 6. Organizational Flexibility
- 7. Transfer of Command
- 8. ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
B. Take the ACTS Test: After studying these presentations, take our ICS-100 Final Exam.
C. Take the FEMA Test: Go to the FEMA Website to take the ICS-100 test. After passing their test print the certificate they provide you.
D. Print Your ACTS Certificate: Once you've done all of the above, print out your ACTS ICS-100 Certificate. The certificate comes in full size as well as wallet size. After printing, fill in both with your name and the current date. Laminate both of these, as well as the full size certificate from Homeland Security.
NIMS-200
In order to receive your ACTS World Relief Certificate for NIMS-200, you must complete the the following:
A. Study the Material: Go through the following 8 PowerPoint presentations:
- 1. Course Overview
- 2. Leadership and Management
- 3. Basic Features of ICS
- 4. Incident Commander and Command Staff Functions
- 5. General Staff Functions
- 6. ICS Facilities
- 7. Common Responsibilities
- 8. Course Summary
B. Take the FEMA Test: Go to the FEMA Website and take the NIMS-200 test. After passing their test print the certificate they provide you.
C. Print Your ACTS Certificate: Once you've done all of the above, print out your ACTS ICS-100 Certificate. The cerificate comes in full size as well as wallet size. After printing, fill in both with your name and the current date. Laminate both of these, as well as the full size certificate from Homeland Security.
NIMS-700
In order to receive your ACTS World Relief Certificate for NIMS-700, you must complete the the following:
A. Study the Material: Go through the following 8 PowerPoint presentations:
- 1. NIMS-700 Lesson 1
- 2. NIMS-700 Lesson 2
- 3. NIMS-700 Lesson 3
- 4. NIMS-700 Lesson 4
- 5. NIMS-700 Lesson 5
- 6. NIMS-700 Lesson 6
- 7. NIMS-700 Lesson 7
- 8. NIMS-700 Lesson 8
B. Take the ACTS Test: After studying these presentations, take our NIMS 700 Final Exam.
C. Take the FEMA Test: Go to the FEMA Website and take the NIMS-700 test. After passing their test print the certificate they provide you.
D. Print Your ACTS Certificate: Once you've done all of the above, print out your ACTS NIMS-700 Certificate. The certificate comes in full size as well as wallet size. After printing, fill in both with your name and the current date. Laminate both of these, as well as the full size certificate from Homeland Security.
