Description

ICS 200- ICS For Single Resource & Initial Action Incidents (November 20 & November 21   0800-1630):

Reviews the Incident Command System (ICS), provides the context for ICS within initial response, and supports higher level ICS training. This course provides training on, and resources for, personnel who are likely to assume a supervisory position within ICS.   (worth 8 elective CEUs for New Jersey EMTs)

• Describe how the NIMS Management Characteristics relate to Incident Command and Unified Command
• Describe the delegation of authority process, implementing authorities, management by objectives, and preparedness plans and objectives
• Identify ICS organizational components, the Command Staff, the General Staff, and ICS tools
• Describe different types of briefings and meetings
• Explain flexibility within the standard ICS organizational structure
• Explain transfer of command briefings and procedures
• Use ICS to manage an incident or event

ICS 300- Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents  (December 4 – December 6   0800-1630):

Prerequisite: ICS 200 IN-PERSON within the last 5 years

The goal of this professional development course, is to provide training on and resources for overall incident management skills for personnel who require intermediate application of the Incident Command System (ICS). (worth 8 elective CEUs for New Jersey EMTs)

• Describe how the National Incident Management System Command and Management component supports the management of expanding incidents
• Describe the Incident/Event Management process for supervisors and expanding incidents as prescribed by the ICS
• Implement the Incident Management process on a simulated Type 3 incident
• Develop an Incident Action Plan for a simulated incident

ICS 400- Advanced ICS for Command & General Staff (December 12 & December 13   0800-1630):

Prerequisite: ICS 300 within the last 5 years

Intended for an audience of experienced responders and other senior emergency management personnel who may perform in a management capacity for major or complex incidents (Type 1 or Type 2 incidents).  Large and complex incidents that require the application of area command don’t happen often. Although this is an advanced ICS course, it is not intended to develop mastery of area command. The purpose of this course is to expose students to the concepts of utilizing area command in major and complex incidents.

• Describe the circumstances in which an Area Command is established
• Describe the circumstances in which Multi-Agency Coordination Systems are established