Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
2061
Course Name
NIMS ICS 100, Introduction to the Incident Command System
Contact Hours
3.5
Approved Industry
Drinking Water and Wastewater
Partner Name
Butler County Community College
Primary Contact
Tom Baughman
thomas.baughman@bc3.edu
7242878711 Ext. 8355
Website
Description
This course will discuss the need for a management system during major emergencies and disasters. The student will learn the five functions of the ICS, the command staff functions, organizational structure of the ICS, common terminology used in the ICS, responsibilities of emergency responders, and the facilities in the ICS. The student will also learn what Multi-Agency Coordination Systems are and do; as well as, when Unified Command Systems are used.
Course Level
Basic thru Intermediate
Course Content
* Incident Management System
* The History of the ICS and it Legal Authority
* Using the Incident Command System
* The Incident Command System Organization
* Incident Action Plan
* Common Responsibilities of the Emergency Responder in the ICS
* ICS or Unified Command
*Agency Coordination System (MACS)
* The Unified Command System
* Summary
Target Audience
Administration, management, operator and employee.
Training Format
Classroom