Incident Command System (ICS)
Step 1: Complete ICS 100 (online, self directed)
Step 2: Complete ICS 200, Part A (online, self directed)
Step 3: Join ICS 200, Part B via Teams
*there are no fees associated to participate in this training
What is ICS 100?
I-100 INTRODUCTION TO INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM
Course Description
Introduction to Incident Command System, I-100 introduces the Incident Command System (ICS) and provides the foundation for higher level ICS training. This course describes the history, features and principles, and organizational structure of the Incident Command System.
Delivery and Length
- Self-Study – Online Version – the self-study guide and online versions can be completed in two to four hours.
Learning Outcomes
At the successful completion of this course participants will be able to demonstrate an introductory knowledge of the Incident Command System as described in the following topics and learning outcomes:
- Purpose of ICS: the requirements and purpose to use ICS and common incident tasks.
- Basic Principles and Features of ICS
- Incident Commander and Command Staff Functions: roles and functions of the Incident Commander and Command Staff.
- General Staff Functions: roles and functions of the Operations, Planning, Logistics and Finance/Administration sections.
- Facilities: basic ICS facilities, their use and location, and facility map symbols.
- Common Responsibilities: common mobilization responsibilities and common responsibilities at an incident, individual accountability responsibilities, and common demobilization responsibilities.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for I-100 training.
Target Audience
Typically, agencies and organizations adopting and implementing ICS should require all personnel at the following levels of responsibility in emergency management and incident response operations: first-line supervisor, mid-level management and command and general staff to complete I-100
What is ICS 200?
I-200 BASIC INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM – ICS FOR SINGLE RESOURCES AND INITIAL ACTION INCIDENTS
Course Description
I-200 defines the unique qualities of ICS as an event or incident management system. This course focuses on the management of single resources. I-200 provides training for personnel who are likely to assume a supervisory position within the ICS.
Delivery and Length
Part A - Self Directed, Online
Part B - via Microsoft Teams meeting
Learning OutcomesAt the successful completion of this course participants will be able to demonstrate basic knowledge of ICS through:
- Leadership and Management: chain of command, formal communication relationships, common leadership responsibilities, span of control and modular development, and position titles.
- Delegation of Authority and Management by Objectives: scope of authority and the process by which authority is delegated.
- Management by objectives and Transfer of Command
- Functional Areas and Positions: introduction to the process used to manage an incident, the function of organizational positions, and demonstration of the use of an ICS 201 form.
- Briefings: operational briefings and field, staff and section briefings/meetings.
- Organizational Flexibility: modular organization expansion and contraction, complexity analysis, five types of incidents, and the importance of preparedness plans and agreements.
Prerequisites
The prerequisite for I-200 is I-100.
Target Audience
Typically, the following applicants would be included: responder level—emergency response providers and disaster workers who are entry level to supervisory level, including emergency medical service personnel, firefighters, medical personnel, police officers, public health personnel, public works/utilities personnel, and other emergency management response personnel.