Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
3862
Course Name
Water Sector Advanced ICS-400 Incident Command System Training
Contact Hours
11.0
Approved Industry
Drinking Water and Wastewater
Partner Name
US EPA - Region III, Drinking Water Branch
Primary Contact
Patti Kay Wisniewski
wisniewski.patti-kay@epa.gov
215-814-5668 Ext.
Website
Description
In order to help the water sector achieve National Incident Management System (NIMS) compliance and be better prepared to manage emergencies, the USEPA previously offered water sector introductory Incident Command System (ICS) and NIMS training. This 1.5-day training sponsored by USEPA builds on the previous training and will help drinking water and wastewater utilities to operate as efficiently and effectively as possible during a large scale incident or event utilizing the ICS. Training participants will receive certification in ICS-400, which further enhances NIMS compliance within the water sector.
Course Level
Advanced
Course Content
ICS-400:
> Command and general staff
> Major and/or complex incident/events management
> Area command
> Multiagency coordination
> Organizational relationships
Target Audience
Any utility management employee who may serve in an ICS leadership role should attend the water sector ICS-400 training.
Training Format
Classroom