EM 111: Tribal Incident Management Systems

Credits 2
Quarter Offered
Fall

This course describes the history, features, principles, and incident organization structures used in Indian Country. Explains how those structures can effectively interface with the Incident Command System and National Incident Management System. This class may include students from multiple sections. (Formerly HSEM 111)

  1. Analyze the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and its application to coordinated response.
  2. Identify commonly utilized Incident Management Structures in Indian Country.
  3. Describe the various roles and responsibilities of an Incident Commander and Command Staff.
  4. Describe challenges associated with Incident Management Structures between tribal and non-tribal boundaries.