Incident Command Training
For Incident Command Training information call Mike Channell at 803-326-2300.
ICS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System
These courses provide training and resources for personnel who require a basic understanding of the Incident Command System (ICS). ICS-100 introduces ICS and provides the foundation for higher level ICS training. This course describes the history, features and principles, and organizational structure of the Incident Command System. It also explains the relationship between ICS and the NIMS.This class may be taken online at the FEMA website or we can deliver it in a classroom setting.
Course Topics
- ICS Overview
- Basic Features of ICS
- Incident Commander and Command Staff Functions
- General Staff Functions
- ICS Facilities
- Common Responsibilities
Prerequisites:
- IS-700
ICS-200: ICS for Single Resources & Initial Action Incidents
This course is designed to enable personnel to operate efficiently during an incident or event within the Incident Command System (ICS). This course focuses on the management of single resources.This class may be taken online at the FEMA website or we can deliver it in a classroom setting.
Course Topics
- Describe the ICS organization appropriate to the complexity of the incident or event
- Use ICS to manage an incident
- Leadership and Management
- Delegation of Authority and Management by Objectives
- Functional Areas and Positions
- Briefings
- Organizational Flexibility
- Transfer of Command
Prerequisites:
- IS-700
- IS-100
ICS-300: Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents
ICS-300 provides training and resources for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS). The course expands upon information covered in the ICS-100 and ICS-200 courses.Classroom setting only.
Course Topics
- Describe how the National Incident Management System (NIMS) command and management component supports the management of expanding incidents.
- Describe the incident or event management process for supervisors and expanding incidents as prescribed by ICS.
- Implement the incident management process in a simulated Type 3 incident.
- Develop an incident action plan for a simulated incident.
Prerequisites:
- IS-800
- IS-700
- IS-100
- IS-200
ICS-400: Advanced ICS
This course provides training and resources for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS). This course expands upon information covered in ICS-100 through ICS-300 coursesClassroom setting only.
Course Topics
- Explain how major incidents engender special management challenges.
- Describe the circumstances in which an area command is established.
- Describe the circumstances in which multi-agency coordination systems are established.
Prerequisites:
- IS-800
- IS-700
- IS-100
- IS-200
- ISC-300
IS-700: National Incident Management System, an Introduction
This course provides training and resources for personnel who require a basic understanding of NIMS.This class is available online at the FEMA website.
Course Topics
- Describe the intent of National Incident Management System (NIMS). Describe the key concepts and principles underlying NIMS.
- Describe the purpose of the NIMS components, including preparedness, communications and information management, resource management, and command and management.
- Describe the purpose of the National Integration Center.
IS-800: National Response Framework, an Introduction
This course provides an introduction to the National Response Framework.This class is available online at the FEMA website.
Course Topics
- Describe the purpose of the National Response Framework.
- Explain the response doctrine established by the National Response Framework.
- Identify the roles and responsibilities of entities as specified in the National Response Framework.
- Explain the actions that support national response.
- Identify the response organizations used for multiagency coordination.
- Describe how planning relates to national preparedness.