Emergency Response to Terrorism: Strategic and Tactical Considerations for Supervisors (F0549)

Curriculum: Emergency Response to Terrorism

This updated 2-day course is designed for the responder(s) who may be responsible for initial and expanded command of incidents involving terrorism. The course is intended to build upon the students' existing skills as an Incident Commander (IC), a practitioner of ICS, with knowledge of NIMS, the National Response Framework, and terrorism. The class will assist the officer in preparing an effective response to the consequences of terrorism. IC's must be prepared to operate as part of a multiagency, multidiscipline, and multijurisdictional response. The course utilizes lecture supported by case studies and practice scenarios to address the command and control challenges that likely will confront the IC. This will enable the students to apply their knowledge of preincident planning, managing emerency incidents, and operating as part of a Unified Command structure to ensure the safety of responders while bringing the incident to a successful conclusion.

Selection Criteria	The primary target audience for this course is individuals (chief officers, shift supervisors, etc.) who hold command-level positions in their organizations. These people should have command and control responsibilities of incidents involving terrorism, and be familiar with operating in an incident management structure.
Delivery Type	2-Day Off-Campus
Prerequisites	1) ICS 100 level and ICS 200 level training. Preferred courses are Q462 and Q463 available through NFA Online at www.nfaonline.dhs.gov. 2) W/F806 NIMS ICS for the Fire Service or W/F163 NIMS ICS for EMS. 3) Q534 Emergency Response to Terrorism: Self Study; or Q890 Introduction to Emergency Response to Terrorism; or ERT: Basic Concepts. Q890 is available through NFA Online at www.nfaonline.dhs.gov
ACE Recommendation	In the lower-division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Fire Science or Emergency Management.
CEU's	1.6
Post-Course Requirements	None
Student Pre-Course Materials	None.
NFPA Standards	None.
Student Comments	Not available at this time.

Course Schedule Information

		Dates	Availability	Location	Contact(s)
		March 16 - 17, 2013	Cancelled	Weston, West Virginia	Mark Doty Program Leader WVU Fire Service Extension (304) 269-0875 x20003 mark.doty@mail.wvu.edu	Course Coordination Plan