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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://apps.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
June 14 - 15, 2024 Watertown, South Dakota
Michael Jones
Deputy Fire Marshal
DPS State Fire Marshal
605-280-8165
Michael.Jones@state.sd.us
Charlie Kludt
President
South Dakota Firefighters Association
605-326-5072
cdkludt@iw.net
CCP
July 11 - 12, 2024 Pahrump, Nevada
Tom Martinez
Training Officer
State Fire Marshal Division
775-684-7529
tmartinez@dps.state.nv.us
Scott Lewis
Fire Chief
Pahrump Fire Rescue
775-209-5883
slewis@pahrumpnv.org
CCP