ICS‑100 Introduction to the Incident Command System

Course Objectives

The objectives of this ICS-100 Introduction to the Incident Command System course are to introduce students to the purpose, modular structure, function, and features of the Incident Command System.

Learning Objectives

• Explain the purpose of ICS;
• Describe the benefits of modular structure;
• Identify positions within ICS and describe their responsibilities;
• Distinguish and explain Unity of Command and Unified Command;
• Explain the purpose of Span of Control;
• Explain the purpose of Standardization;
• Describe facilities utilized by ICS;
• Explain the problems prior to ICS and how ICS resolved them;
• Describe the expansion and contraction of the ICS;
• Describe the benefits of resource management; and
• Provide a brief description of the correct check-in process.

Additional Training

This ICS 100 course is an introduction to the Incident Command System for workers who may be involved in incident response or event planning. Additional training may be warranted depending on your level of involvement in incident response.

Positions of authority within the Incident Command System are often delegated to workers based upon experience and training. The level of training required for positions within ICS vary depending on the level of the responder (e.g., defensive response aimed at controlling a release; offensive response aimed at stopping the release) and position within ICS. Not all positions within ICS require hazardous materials response training.

Additional ICS and NIMS training for emergency responders may include, but is not limited to:

• ICS-200: ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents;
• ICS-300: Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents;
• ICS-400: Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff;
• ICS-700: National Incident Management System, An Introduction;
• ICS-701: NIMS Multiagency Coordination System (MACS);
• ICS-702: NIMS Publication Information Systems;
• ICS-703: NIMS Resource Management;
• ICS-704: NIMS Communication and Information Management (unavailable);
• ICS-706: NIMS Intrastate Mutual Aid - An Introduction;
• ICS-800: National Response Framework, An Introduction;
• G-191: Incident Command System/ Emergency Operations Center Interface;
• G-402 Incident Command System (ICS) Overview for Executives/Senior Officials; and
• E/L/G-2300 Intermediate Emergency Operations Center Functions.

Workers must receive additional training, when required by Federal, State, or local regulations, on the specific hazards of their job. Training Providers should be used to ensure credibility and augment a company’s training program. Therefore, in addition to the training provided by an outside party, a student should receive site-specific training supplied by their employer. This training should target the company’s unique approach to hazard prevention, including the use of site-specific equipment, health and safety policies, and emergency procedures. As a rule, this company-specific training should be well documented.

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