INTRODUCTION TO THE UNIFIED COMMAND SYSTEM

Catalog description

This course introduces the Incident Command System (ICS), and provides the foundation for higher level ICS training. The course content describes the history, features and principles, and organizational structure of the Incident Command System. It also exp lains the relationship between ICS and the National Incident Management System (NIMS). ICS orientation is intended for personnel assigned to an incident or event who have a minimum requirement for understanding ICS. This course will review the ICS organiza tion, the basic terminology, and common responsibilities. It will provide enough information about the ICS to enable the student to work in a support role at an incident or event, or to support an incident from an off-site location.