Defining the unique features that make ICS a true management system and expanding on the information provided in I-100, this course is designed for any personnel likely to assume a supervisory position within the Incident Command System. Topics include: Principles and Features of ICS, Organizational Overview, General Staff Functions, Incident Facilities, Incident Resources, and Common Responsibilities.
Course Outline
Chapter 1
Module 2
The Features of ICS
Primary ICS Management Functions
Management by Objectives
Unity and Chain of Command
Establishment and Transfer of Command
Organizational Flexibility
Unified Command
Span of Control
Common Terminology
Personnel Accountability
Integrated Communications
Resources Management
The Incident Action Plan
Overview Structure and Managerial Levels
Exam
Chapter 2
Module 3
Introduction to ICS Organization
Printable ICS Organization Chart
Organizational Terminology
Establishing the ICS Organization
A: Incident Command
B: Command Staff
C: General Staff: Operations Section
C: General Staff: Planning Section
C: General Staff: Logistics Section
C: General Staff: Admin Section
Developing the Organization
Transfer of Incident Command
Exam
Chapter 3
Module 4
Introductions to ICS Facilities
Incident Command Post
Staging Areas
Incident Base
Camps
Helibase
Helispot
Printout: Collocating Facilities
Exam
Chapter 4
Module 5
Resource Status Keeping
Definition of Resources
Options for Using Resources
Resource Status
Changing Resource Status
Resource Status Keeping Systems
Exam
Chapter 4
Module 6
General Guidelines
Actions Prior to Departure
Check-in at the Accident
Common Responsibilities
Incidents Record Keeping
Communications Discipline
Incident Demobilization
Other Considerations
Exam
Prerequisites:
Incident Command System I-100
Course Completion
To successfully complete the course, students must achieve 80 % or higher on the exam. Upon completion of this course the participant receives a printable certificate.