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Introduction to Unified Command for All-Hazard Incidents F0609

Training Specialist


Richard Sexton
301-447-7687

Delivery type


2-day off-campus

Continuing education units


1.2

ACE recommendation


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

This 2-day course is designed to provide Company Officers (COs) with a better understanding of multiagency needs and a Unified Command structure. This course will provide the attendees with an understanding of the requirements of a Unified Command organization and provide learners with the knowledge and skills necessary to operate effectively in complex incidents.

Pre-course materials and course syllabus

: https://nfa.usfa.fema.gov/ax/syll/syllabus_f0609.pdf PDF 120KB

The primary audience for the course is fire department COs, first responders, chief officers and others who would function in a Command or General Staff position during a multiagency operation.

Further specification for the audience includes officers who have command responsibilities, are upwardly mobile and act in the position of a Command Officer, would function in a Command or General Staff position during a Unified Command operation, and are initially responsible for setting up the Incident Command organization.

Upcoming offerings

Email or call the official under Contact(s) if you are interested in attending a course.
Dates Availability Location Contact(s) CCP
April 15 - 16, 2023 Cancelled Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Jason Sparks
Fire Service Program Director
TFACA
423-341-3101
jason.sparks@tn.gov
Nichole Brown
ASA II
TFACA
931-294-4127
nichole.brown@tn.gov
Ben Wexler
Fire Service Program Supervisor
TFACA
931-434-7000
ben.wexler@tn.gov
CCP
April 15 - 16, 2023 Cancelled Salem, Oregon
Julie Olsen
Fire Program Manager
DPSST
503-378-2297
julie.olsen@dpsst.oregon.gov
Kayla Ballrot
Fire Certification Supervisor
DPSST
503-378-2596
kayla.ballrot@dpsst.oregon.gov
Aaron Bielemeier
Fire Training Coordinator
DPSST
503-302-5523
Aaron.Bielemeier@dpsst.oregon.gov
CCP
June 3 - 4, 2023 Jacksonville, Oregon
Julie Olsen
Fire Program Manager
DPSST
503-378-2297
julie.olsen@dpsst.oregon.gov
Kayla Ballrot
Fire Certification Supervisor
DPSST
503-378-2596
kayla.ballrot@dpsst.oregon.gov
Connor Lane
Southern Oregon Fire Training Coordinator
DPSST
503-302-9264
connor.lane@dpsst.oregon.gov
CCP
June 22 - 23, 2023 Minneapolis, Minnesota
Jared Rozeboom
Fire Service Specialist
Minnesota State Fire Marshal Division
507-456-0907
jared.rozeboom@state.mn.us
John Ehret
Supervisor
Minnesota State Fire Marshal Division
651-323-7134
john.ehret@state.mn.us
Bryan Gorman
Deputy Director
Office of Emergency Management
612-673-5117
bryan.gorman@minneapolismn.gov
CCP
September 23 - 24, 2023 Kingsport, Tennessee
Jason Sparks
Fire Service Program Director
TFACA
423-341-3101
jason.sparks@tn.gov
Nichole Brown
ASA II
TFACA
931-294-4127
nichole.brown@tn.gov
Ben Wexler
Fire Service Program Supervisor
TFACA
931-434-7000
ben.wexler@tn.gov
CCP