Course only available to on-campus weekend program students.
This 2-day course is designed to assist emergency response officers who have responsibility for managing highrise incidents. Course content includes organizing resources, developing strategies and managing tactical operations to protect life and minimize damage during an incident.
Students attending should have:
- Working knowledge of basic Incident Command System (ICS) organization.
- Working knowledge of strategy and tactics for structural firefighting.
- Knowledge of building construction.
- Understanding of the type of building systems existing in highrise buildings.
Pre-course materials and course syllabus
| Course Syllabus: | https://nfa.usfa.fema.gov/ax/syll/syllabus_w0321.pdf PDF 91.4KB |
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Anyone who would serve as a company officer/chief officer in communities that have highrise buildings.
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.
Upcoming offerings
Apply online if you are interested in attending a state or national weekend program.
| Dates | Availability | Location | Contact(s) | CCP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 22 - 23, 2023 | Emmitsburg, Maryland | CCP |