ICS 700: AN INTRODUCTION TO THE NATIONAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

​Course Description
​This course provides an overview of the National Incident Management System (NIMS). The National Incident Management System defines the comprehensive approach guiding the whole community - all levels of government, nongovernmental organizations (NGO), and the private sector - to work together seamlessly to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from the effects of incidents. The course provides learners with a basic understanding of NIMS concepts, principles, and components.

Performance Objectives

• Describe and identify the key concepts, principles, scope, and applicability underlying NIMS.
• Describe activities and methods for managing resources.
• Describe the NIMS Management Characteristics.
• Identify and describe Incident Command System (ICS) organizational structures.
• Explain Emergency Operations Center (EOC) functions, common models for staff organization, and activation levels.
• Explain the interconnectivity within the NIMS Management and Coordination structures: ICS, EOC, Joint Information System (JIS), and Multiagency Coordination Groups (MAC Groups).
• Identify and describe the characteristics of communications and information systems, effective communication, incident information, and communication standards and formats.

Course Details

​Max Students	​30
​Duration	​1 day (8 hours)
​Certification / Licenses / Permits	​Emergency Management Institute
​Cost	​Contact for Cost

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