This 2-day course examines the Safety Officer's role at emergency responses. A specific focus on operations within an Incident Command System (ICS) as a Safety Officer is a main theme. Response to all-hazards types of situations will be emphasized.
This online, instructor-led (live) delivery is presented live via ZOOM for 2 consecutive weekdays. Students must have the technical capability to use ZOOM.
Pre-course materials and course syllabus
Instructions to download the student manual: | https://apps.usfa.fema.gov/ax/pcm/BYOD_Instructions_0729.pdf PDF 186KB |
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Individuals who have a Safety Officer responsibility at emergency operation situations. Individuals attending this course should have a working knowledge of:
- ICS as taught by the National Fire Academy.
- Building construction principles.
- Hazardous materials management.
- Applicable National Fire Protection Association guidelines.
- Federal regulations.