This course describes the history, features, principles, and organization structure of the Incident Command System (ICS). It also explains the relationship between ICS and the National Incident Management System (NIMS). (Course will meet ICS 100/200 requirements). This class may include students from multiple sections. (Formerly HSEM 110)
Course Outcomes
- Analyze the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and its application to coordinating and integrating a response to domestic incidents.
- Identify five major management functions.
- Explain the roles and responsibilities of the Incident Commander and Command Staff.
- Determine when it is appropriate to institute a Unified or Area Command.
- Describe the Public Information Systems required by NIMS.
- Evaluate ways in which NIMS can affect how jurisdictions prepare for incidents and events.
- Describe how NIMS affects the way resources are managed.
- Describe the advantages of common communication and information management standards.
- Explain how NIMS will influence technology and technological systems required for emergency response.
- Identify the structure, roles, and purpose of the ICS as it is applied to emergency operations.
- Analyze the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and its application to coordinating and integrating response to domestic incidents.
- Apply Incident Command System principles to solve disaster response problems.