In this 6-day course, EMS personnel/officers/supervisors review the Incident Command System (ICS) and study proper incident command techniques for management of medium to large incidents involving multiple sick or injured patients.
Topics covered include:
- Problem-solving and EMS functions within incident command.
- Resource management and interagency and mutual aid.
- Size-up, strategy and tactics, and action plans.
- EMS company operations.
- Pre-incident preparation.
- Incident organization.
- Strategic command.
Pre-course materials and course syllabus
| Welcome Letter and Pre-course Assignment Information: | https://apps.usfa.fema.gov/ax/pcm/pcm_r0147.pdf PDF 145KB |
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| Course Syllabus: | https://apps.usfa.fema.gov/ax/syll/syllabus_r0147.pdf PDF 192KB |
Emergency response personnel with responsibilities to implement the initial and early expanding EMS functions of an incident command system at medium or large-sized incidents.
- 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.
- Independent Study (IS)-700,“National Incident Management System (NIMS) An Introduction." (Course certificate must be included with application.)
- 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
| Dates | Availability | Location | Contact(s) | CCP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 22 - 27, 2023 | Cancelled | Emmitsburg, Maryland | ||
| March 3 - 8, 2024 | Wait List Opportunity Apply | Emmitsburg, Maryland | ||
| June 23 - 28, 2024 | Apply between 12/15/2023 - 1/15/2024 | Emmitsburg, Maryland | ||
| July 28, 2024 - August 2, 2024 | Apply between 3/15/2024 - 4/15/2024 | Emmitsburg, Maryland | ||
| September 8 - 13, 2024 | Apply between 3/15/2024 - 4/15/2024 | Emmitsburg, Maryland |