Command and Control of Incident Operations (N0831)

Training Specialist

Robert Bennett
robertj.bennett@fema.dhs.gov
301-447-1483

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Curriculum: Incident Management

In this 6-day course, officers are introduced to the Incident Command System (ICS) and they study proper fire command techniques for control and extinguishment of fires ranging from small, residential structures to multi-occupancy, commercial complexes.

Topics covered include problem-solving and fire command, interagency and mutual aid, the ICS, incident management, sizeup and strategy, tactics and action plans, truck company operations, engine company operations, building construction and fire behavior, preincident preparation, incident organization, and strategic command. Special emphasis is placed on firefighter safety.

Selection Criteria Chief officers or company officers who have command responsibilities at emergency incidents. Additionally, officers who are upwardly mobile in their organizations may be considered. A letter from the fire chief on department letterhead will be required for these applicants.
Delivery Type 6-Day Off-Campus
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.
ACE Recommendation In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in firefighter operations.
CEU's 4.8
Post-Course Requirements None.
Student Pre-Course Materials None.
NFPA Standards None.
Student Comments More effective management of incidents...Improved decisonmaking skills...Increase safety on scene...Coming from a small rural department, it will help us setup a "new" Command System...This course will help me train my department and lead to a better understanding of ICS.

Course Schedule Information

Dates Availability Location Contact(s)
Apply Apply » April 15 - 20, 2013 Emporia, Kansas

Jerry L. Hallbauer
Program Manager
Kansas Fire & Rescue Training
(785) 864-1073
JLHALL@ku.edu

Glenn Pribbenow
Director
Kansas Fire & Rescue Training
(785) 864-9199
gprib@ku.edu

Jack Taylor
Fire Chief
Emporia Fire Department
(620) 343-4230
jack.taylor@emporia.ws

Course Coordination Plan
Apply Apply » April 22 - 27, 2013 Fargo, North Dakota

Robert Kunth
Training Director
North Dakota Firefighter's Association
(701) 222-2799
Rob@ndfa.net

Renee Loh
Executive Director
North Dakota Firefighter's Association
(701) 222-2799
Renee@ndfa.net

Steve Balstad
Asst. Chief
Fargo Fire Department
(701) 241-8132
sbalstad@cityoffargo.com

Course Coordination Plan