Volunteer Skills Directory
A breakdown of the expertise FIR’s volunteer network brings to community resilience — organized by discipline and certification level.
Skills Across the Network
Infrastructure & Engineering
Power systems, water/wastewater, telecommunications, transportation, fuel distribution, structural assessment
Cybersecurity & IT
Network defense, SCADA/ICS security, incident response, penetration testing, cloud infrastructure, zero trust architecture
Emergency Management
FEMA ICS/NIMS, continuity of operations, mass care, evacuation planning, damage assessment, public information
Policy & Governance
Federal grant programs, regulatory compliance, municipal planning, public-private partnerships, legislative affairs
Training & Education
Curriculum development, adult learning, exercise design, tabletop facilitation, certification program administration
Communications & Outreach
Technical writing, public affairs, media relations, graphic design, web development, social media strategy