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May 02, 2024
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EM 110 - Basic Incident Command System/National Incident Mgmt System2 Credits This course introduces the Incident Command System (ICS) and provides the foundation for higher-level ICS training. This course describes the history, features, and principles and organization structure of the Incident Command System. It also explains the relationship between ICS and the National Incident Management System (NIMS). (Course will meet ICS 100/200 requirements).
Instructor Permission Required Yes Course Note This course is part of the EM program. It is shared with and taught by Pierce College Fees
Quarters Typically Offered Summer Online Fall Online Winter Online Spring Online
Designed to Serve Those wishing to enter into or advance in the Emergency Management Field in both the private and public sectors. Active Date 20230320T11:45:39
Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 25 Contact Hours: Lecture 22 Total Contact Hours 22 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline
- Command Procedures
- Organizational Structure - Command
- Command Structure - Expanding the Organization by Establishing Branches
- Expanding the Organization by Establishing Sections
- Unified Command
- Safety
- Tactical Simulations & Incident Analysis
Student Learning Outcomes Analyze the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and its application to coordinating and integrating a response to domestic incidents
Identify five major management functions.
Explain the roles and responsibilities of the Incident Commander and Command Staff.
Determine when it is appropriate to institute a Unified or Area Command.
Describe the Public Information Systems required by NIMS
Evaluate ways in which NIMS can affect how jurisdictions prepare for incidents and events
Describe how NIMS affects the way resources are managed.
Describe the advantages of common communication and information management standards.
Explain how NIMS will influence technology and technological systems required for emergency response.
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