Co-ordinated Incident Management System Training Course by LandSAR NZ

Coordinated Incident Management System (CIMS)

New Zealand’s Coordinated Incident Management System (CIMS) sets out a common framework for responding to incidents and emergencies.

We have specialist CIMS trainers with lived experience travelling all across the country delivering CIMS 3 & 4 (Applied CIMS, NZQA Unit Standard 32158, 29553 & 29554) every week.

Applied CIMS Micro-credential

We’re excited to announce that from early – mid 2026 (date TBC at time of booking), we’ll begin delivering the new Applied CIMS Micro-credential, which includes the following skills standards:

40717v1 – Outline New Zealand’s Coordinated Incident Management System (Level 3, 2 credits)
40718v1 – Outline CIMS response operations (Level 4, 2 credits)
40719v1 – Use CIMS during a response (Level 4, 3 credits)

Read more about the new Applied CIMS micro-credential and skills standards on NZQA’s website or send us a message to talk a member of our staff.

Read the CIMS manual and supporting materials:

Coordinated Incident Management System (CIMS) third edition » National Emergency Management Agency

Enquire here and chat to our friendly training staff about your CIMS training needs.

Download CIMS v3

Course Details

Based on your instructions and requirements, we will develop a specific quote to meet your needs

Course Feedback

"I would like to say hi and thank you to the team that helped when my sister died at the Wairere Falls on 16 June. Your work was appreciated and it allowed for us to bring our family member home."
Lyn, Kelby and family

"Thanks to Ross, Tony and crew for organising another successful CIMS 4 course and for providing a refresher to a couple of our Managers. Kudos must go to providing some good classwork and fostering the learning environment, all course participants made comment on the high level of instruction and presentation skill."
DHB Manager, Emergency Response

"I just wanted to touch base and say thank you! I have been tasked in the EOC with the Welfare team for the Covid response and because of the CIMS course I have felt really prepared for everything that has come up. I recognised in the course that Welfare was an area I was interested in so I’m so glad I’ve had an opportunity to apply what you taught. Thanks again for teaching with such passion and enthusiasm!"
CDEM Volunteer

"Thanks for that, I must say it was one of the most enjoyable courses that I have been on, and believe you me, I've been on a few. Your presentation, delivery and knowledge, this also includes Ross, is what made the learning even better. I had an operation the other day, not a SAR one, but the learnings I received were adopted to full effect which had a very good outcome. Once again thanks."
Acting Senior Sergeant, Area Response Manager, NZ Police

"Many thanks for the great course, customisation and context. Loved the practical hands-on approach and the moving about."
International Airport Senior Manager

"Clear concise advice and instructions given. Manaakitanga observed."
DHB Māori Heath Coordinator

"It was a very enjoyable course with a real practical application exercises."
AVSEC Operations Manager

"Thought this was going to be a drag and a waste of my time but you made it interesting with great teaching and showed me a high degree of relevance. Well done. Exceeded my expectations by a long way."
Opencast Mine Manager

Supporter Discounts

We offer training discounts to our supporters. If your organisation supports Land Search and Rescue please let us know to qualify for a cost-saving on your training solutions.

Supporters include: Valued Employers, Sponsors and Funders, Partner Organisations, Friends of Land Search and Rescue and those providing Bequests.

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