AUXCOMM Certification

To obtain the AUXCOMM (AUXC) certification, there are various requirements.

• Possession of a valid amateur radio license.\
• Completion of the current and most recent versions of the on-line FEMA courses (100c, 200c, 700b and 800d);
• Completion of the CISA three-day AUXCOMM class that is held periodically across the country, including in North Carolina through the NC Department of Emergency Management (NCEM). The four on-line ICS courses are prerequisites for enrolling in the Auxcomm course;
• Competition of the National Qualification System Position Task Book (PTB) for Auxiliary Communicator (AUXC).

Getting Started

To become AUXCOMM certified, individuals must meet specific specialized requirements and take the following steps.

To begin, each individual must obtain a FEMA Student Identification Number (SID#).

For more information, visit: https://training.fema.gov/

The SID# isn’t mandatory for taking the online training, but it’s required for the final test of each course. Please record your SID# in a convenient location, as you’ll need it frequently during your training. FEMA will also maintain a record of your successful training. If you need a script, you can request it.

The training requirements include completing the following online courses (available at https://training.fema.gov/is/):

There are numerous FEMA online courses available, but the following are the minimum requirements to become AUX-COMM certified in North Carolina:

– ISC-100.c

– ICS-200.c

– ICS-700.b

– ICS-800.d

Once you’ve completed the four minimum courses, contact Scott Sutton, Henderson County Auxcomm Coordinator, to assist you with the next steps in obtaining your N.C. AUX-COMM certification.