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Course Details

Incident Management Curriculum
Course Name Command and Control of Fire Department Operations at Target Hazards 
Course Code R825 
Delivery Type On-Campus (VIP) 
Course Length 6.0 day(s)
Course Description This 6-day course is designed to introduce command officers to the complexities involved in commanding incidents in high-risk areas. Students are confronted with a number of fire and rescue incidents that include high life hazard, multiple exposure, and unusual occupancy risk considerations. The students are taught advanced applications in ICS, command and control, decisionmaking, strategic and tactical considerations, preincident preparation, documentation, and postincident analysis. Several simulations and case studies are used to depict and review incidents in various types of target hazards. Some examples of these are penal institutions, bulk oil-storage facilities, nursing homes, colleges, chemical/agricultural manufacturing plants, and grain elevators. The course is comprehensive and uses lecture, case study, simulation, and student participation as instructional methods. 
Selection Criteria Chief Officers or other officers who would have the responsibility to command incidents involving target hazards. Also, officers who eventually may have this responsibility and are upwardly mobile in their organization may be considered. A letter from the fire chief and/or placement on an eligibility list is required for these candidates. In addition, prospective students must meet the "VIP Program Eligibility" as described on the VIP Web Page. 
ACE Recommendation In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree or upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Fire Science, Emergency Management, Fire Administration, Fire Technology, or Public Administration. 
CEU's 0.0 
Prerequisites ICS 100 level and ICS 200 level training. Preferred courses are Q462 and Q463 available through NFA Online at www.nfaonline.dhs.gov. Chief's signature attests that the applicant has completed this required training. 
Post-Course Requirement None 
Pre-Course Materials  
Adobe PDF, 478 Kb http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/downloads/pdf/pcm/pcm-R314.pdf  (478 Kb)
 
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Training Specialist E-mail Address robertj.bennett@dhs.gov 

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