The Backup Training Corporation

Computer Training

Computer Training

Computer Training

NIMS and ICS Awareness (4-hour course) Instructed by Michael Fagel

This course establishes the basic elements of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and provides mechanisms for the further development and refinement of supporting national standards, guidelines, protocols, systems, and technologies.

Building on the foundation provided by existing incident management and emergency response systems, NIMS integrates best practices that have proven effective over the years into a comprehensive framework.

State Approval

Order

Return to Courses

I. ICS Overview

History and Development of ICS
The Nation's Standard for Emergency Management
Organizationally Flexible
Application of ICS

II. ICS Organization: Part 1

Organizational Structure
Fice Major Management Functions
Span of Control
Position Titles
Incident Commander and Command Staff Roles and Responsibilities

III. ICD Organization: Part II

General Staff Roles and Responsibilities
Organization, Expansion, and Contraction

IV. ICS Features and Principles

Common Terminology
Incident Facilities
Common Responsibilities

V. NIMS Overview

Development of NIMS
Components of NIMS

VI. NIMS Command and Management

Command and Management
Unified and Area Command
Multiagency Coordination Systems

VII. Public Information

Joint Information Systems (JIS)
Join Information Center (JIC)

VIII. Resource Management

Define Resource Management
Resource Management Principles and Concepts
Managing Your Resources

XI. Managing Communications, Information and Technology

Concepts and Principles

Site Map | Contact Us | Privacy Policy | Links