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ICS 100 | Incident Command System

Incident Command System (ICS) | ICS 100

Incident Command System (ICS) | ICS 100 begins with an introduction to  what and why of the Incident Command System. The course then further discusses the organisation of such a system, the various positions in the system, their functions and also runs through various real life scenarios, with questions on how ICS relates to it.

Core Concepts & Takeaways

At the completion of this course, you should be able to:

  • Explain the principles and basic structure of the Incident Command System (ICS)
  • Describe the NIMS management characteristics that are the foundation of the ICS
  • Describe the ICS functional areas and the roles of the Incident Commander and Command Staff
  • Describe the General Staff roles within ICS
  • Identify how NIMS management characteristics apply to ICS for a variety of roles and discipline areas

 

An excerpt from the Incident Command System (ICS) | ICS 100

ICS is based on the following 14 proven NIMS management characteristics, each of which contributes to the strength and efficiency of the overall system:

  • Common Terminology
  • Modular Organization
  • Management by Objectives
  • Incident Action Planning
  • Manageable Span of Control
  • Incident Facilities and Locations
  • Comprehensive Resource Management
  • Integrated Communications
  • Establishment and Transfer of Command
  • Unified Command
  • Chain of Command and Unity of Command
  • Accountability
  • Dispatch or Deployment
  • Information and Intelligence Management

Important Notes:

  • If you only want to take the online course for CME credit, you can pay here.  The fee for online-only does NOT include a skills session nor (re)certification.  You will receive a certificate for one CME credit after successful completion of the course.
  • To get credit for this course, you must watch all the lessons in their entirety, the course review, and pass the quiz at the end with a score of 75% or better.

Course Curriculum

ICEM | Incident Command System (ICS) | ICS 100

  • Lesson 0 – Chapter Introduction
    02:00
  • Lesson 1 – ICS Overview
    07:27
  • Lesson 2 – NIMS Management Characteristics
    15:02
  • Lesson 3 – ICS Functional Areas and Command Staff Roles
    15:58
  • Lesson 4 – General Staff Roles
    07:52
  • Lesson 5A – How ICS Applies to You | Part A
    08:37
  • Lesson 5B – How ICS Applies to You | Part B
    12:13
  • ICEM | Incident Command System (ICS) | ICS 100 | QUIZ
$32.50
  • Certificate
    Certificate of completion
Course Duration: 0

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