Student Job Aides (click the link below for the specific course code/job-aid): 

Date & Time:
  • January 30 - February 2, 2026 (Friday - Monday)
  • Hours will be 8:00am - 6:00pm 
  • Students must attend all sessions of their delivery. Class times are Pacific Time

Timeline: 
  • Step 1 - IMTA Registration Deadline: December 12, 2025
  • Step 2 - Student NETC Application Deadline: December 19, 2025  
  • Step 3 - Student Selection Notification Date: December 30, 2025

Selection Criteria: 

The pre-requisites below will be verified on the student enrollment request by endorsement of the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), such as the Washington State Training Officer (STO) or Course Manager. 

Prerequisites: 

The required prerequisites to these courses are:
  • IS-0100: Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS), ICS-100
  • IS-0200: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response, ICS-200
  • E/L/G0300: Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents
  • *E/L/G 0400: Advanced Incident Command System for Complex Incidents, ICS-400
  • IS-0700: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System (NIMS)
  • IS-0800: National Response Framework (NRF), An Introduction
* NOTE | NOT REQUIRED for students in L0970 or L0971

To Apply: 

Step 1: Register on the IMTA registration site. You will then receive an email containing the Student Coupon Code and Online Application Process Job Aid that contains the course invitation code. 
     To register for the NDEMU Course only, select the Symposium Training Academy Only registration type and use the access code STA26. (This registration does not include Tue-Thur sessions)

Step 2: Using the guidance in the Student Coupon Code and Online Application Process Job Aid, visit the National Emergency Training Center (NETC) Online Admissions Application (https://training.fema.gov/netc_online_admissions) to complete the course application. Ensure you attach your prerequisite certificates or training transcript to your course application.

Attendance Requirements: 

Students may not miss more than a total of 10% of the instruction and activities to receive a training certificate. 

Testing and Remediation Policy (Will only apply to L0970 and L0971 students): 

  • Course Exam (closed book) - Anyone not meeting the 75% final exam for the course will be given one opportunity for remediation.
  • Students will be given one opportunity to retake the exam after remediation and will again have up to 1 hour to complete the second exam. Remediation, re-testing, and grading must be completed within 1 hour of the end of the course.
  • A second instance of a student not meeting the minimum exam requirement will result in the student having to register for a future delivery.

Request for Accommodation: 

If you require a reasonable accommodation (sign language interpreters, Braille, CART, etc.), please make the request no later than 15 days prior to the class start date. When making any requests, please provide details on the accommodation; however, DO NOT include medical or other personal information that is protected under the Privacy Act of 1974 or the Health Information Privacy Protection Act (45 CFR Part 160 Subparts A and E of Part 164). Last-minute requests will be accepted; however, they may not be possible to fulfill. Please indicate any requests as part of your admissions application. Any additional questions should be directed to NETC Admissions by email at netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov. 

Notes: 

• Student agency is responsible for all travel and per diem costs. Daily coffee, breakfasts & lunches are provided with the registration fee.
• There are no student stipends for this delivery.
• Do not make travel arrangements or incur any cost until the WA STO has notified you of selection to the course.

IMTA Registration Point of Contact: For additional information regarding IMTA Training & Education programs or other issues, contact Morgan Burke, at (562) 261-0566 or by email at Morgan@ahimta.org.
WA STO Point of Contact: For additional inquiries for the State Training Officer, contact Alex Joyce, by email at EMD.training@mil.wa.gov

NDEMU Point of Contact: For additional information, contact the Course Management team by emailing us at EMI-NIMS-ICStraining@fema.dhs.gov.

The IMTA is pleased to present an advanced training opportunity for participation in a multi-operational period exercise as part of an Incident Management Team (IMT), in collaboration with the U.S. Forest Service National Incident Management Organization (NIMO). The NIMO consists of master practitioners and leaders within the IMT discipline, all qualified and highly experienced at the Type 1 level.

Throughout this exercise, participants will acquire hands-on experience in incident operations via a multi-operational period functional exercise and simulation. This activity serves as a qualifying event for Position Task Book (PTB) sign-offs. With a low student-to-trainer ratio, attendees will benefit from direct engagement and mentorship from Type 1 qualified subject matter experts.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Successful completion of the position-specific course relevant to the desired role
• Active open PTB for the position under consideration

Preference will be given to candidates who have:

• Completed O-305 or an equivalent course
• Prior incident experience in the targeted position

Team Positions Available:

• Incident Commander Type 3
• Operations Section Chief Type 3 (2 positions)
• Planning Section Chief Type 3
• Finance Section Chief Type 3
• Logistics Section Chief Type 3
• Public Information Officer Type 3
• Safety Officer Type 3

APPLICATION PROCESS:
   1. Access the application link and complete the online form.
   2. Provide copies of your Position Specific Course certificate, Position Task Book, and O-305 (or equivalent course) certificate, if applicable.
   3. Applications will be reviewed by the IMTA, with preference given to current IMTA members.
   4. Notification of selection and pre-course instructions will be sent via email.
   5. Registration will be required once accepted, link will be provided via email.