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EMS Functions in ICS F0166

Training Specialist


Michael Stern
301-447-1253

Delivery type


2-day off-campus

Continuing education units


1.3

ACE recommendation


In the lower-division baccalaureate degree category, 1 semester hour in emergency medical management.

In this 2-day course, students will practice use of the Incident Command System (ICS) in coordination with other public safety responders.

As a follow-up to ICS-100 and ICS-200 training, this course will present scenarios requiring responders to structure their EMS resources within the guidance of National Incident Management System ICS as appropriate to the needs of the different incident types.

Through simulation and role-playing, students will demonstrate the implementation of EMS components in an ICS at medium- or large-sized incidents.

Pre-course materials and course syllabus

Instructions to Download Student Manual: https://apps.usfa.fema.gov/ax/pcm/BYOD_0166.pdf PDF 109KB
Course Syllabus: https://apps.usfa.fema.gov/ax/syll/syllabus_f0166.pdf PDF 143KB

Emergency response personnel with responsibilities to implement the initial EMS functions of an ICS at medium- or large-sized incidents.

  1. ICS-100-level and ICS-200-level training. Preferred courses are Q0462 and Q0463, available through NFA Online. Chief’s signature attests that the applicant has completed this required training.
  2. Independent Study (IS)-700,“National Incident Management System (NIMS) An Introduction." (Course certificate must be included with application.)
  3. IS-201, “Forms Used for the Development of the Incident Action Plan”  OR ICS-300, "Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents." (Course certificate must be included with application.)

Upcoming offerings

Email or call the official under Contact(s) if you are interested in attending a course.
Dates Availability Location Contact(s) CCP
October 23 - 24, 2024 Parker, Arizona
Jeff Johnston
Certification Coordinator
AZCFSE
602-775-3387
jeff.johnston@azcfse.org
Troy Mead
Director
La Paz County Emergency Management
928-669-8753
tmead@lapazcounty.org
CCP
November 5 - 6, 2024 Doral, Florida
Angie Cain
Student Services Manager
Florida Division of State Fire Marshal, Bureau of Fire Standards and Training
352-369-2818
angie.cain@myfloridacfo.com
Nick Morgado
Training Division Chief
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue
786-331-4202
nicolas.morgado@miamidade.gov
CCP
November 20 - 21, 2024 Ocala, Florida
Angie Cain
Student Services Manager
Florida Division of State Fire Marshal, Bureau of Fire Standards and Training
352-369-2818
angie.cain@myfloridacfo.com
CCP
November 23 - 24, 2024 Eagle River, Alaska
Virginia McMichael
Fire Training Specialist
Alaska Fire Marshal's office
907-351-6345
virginia.mcmichael@alaska.gov
Jarvis Schultz
Fire Training Specialist
Alaska State Fire Marshal
907-465-3117
jarvis.schultz@alaska.gov
Chris Wilkins
Training Coordinator
Chugiak Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company, Inc
907-694-2010
chris.wilkins@cvfrd.com
CCP
January 18 - 19, 2025 Winslow, Arizona
Jeff Johnston
Certification Coordinator
AZCFSE
602-775-3387
jeff.johnston@azcfse.org
Michael Duran
Fire Chief
Winslow Fire Department
928-600-9042
mduran@winslowaz.gov
CCP