ICS 100 | Incident Command System
**”Disclaimer: This course is designed for informational purposes and international students, based on the FEMA Incident Command System (ICS) curriculum. This program is not affiliated with or certified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). “**
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
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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
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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
