IS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System

Course Description:

This course introduces the Incident Command System (ICS) and provides the foundation for higher level ICS training. Learn about the history, features and principles, and organizational structure of ICS and how it relates to the National Incident Management System (NIMS). This course is NIMS compliant.

This course will be conducted in a classroom setting for people/volunteers who prefer a classroom learning environment and for those who do not have access to a computer.

Target Audience:

IS-700: National Incident Management System,
An Introduction Course Overview

Course Description:

This course introduces and overviews the National Incident Management System (NIMS). NIMS provides a consistent nationwide template to enable all government, private-sector, and nongovernmental organizations to work together during domestic incidents.

This course will be conducted in a classroom setting for people/volunteers who prefer a classroom learning environment and for those who do not have access to a computer.

Note: This course provides a basic introduction to NIMS. It is not designed to replace Incident Command System and position-specific training.

Target Audience:

This course is for individuals with emergency management responsibilities including prevention, preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation.

Course Objectives:

At the end of this course, students will be able to describe the:

• Intent of NIMS.
  
• Key NIMS concepts and principles.
  
• Purpose of the NIMS Components including: preparedness, communications and information management, resource management, and command management.
  
• Purpose of the National Integration Center.

IS-100:
Nov. 19, 2011
8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Lunch on your own.

IS-700:
Aug. 6, 2011
8 a.m.–noon
Lunch on your own.

Where:
MARC Board Room
600 Broadway, Suite 200
Kansas City, MO 64105
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Fee:
No cost to attend.
Lunch is on your own.

Prerequisites:
IS-100: None
IS-700: None

CEUs:
IS-100: 0.3
IS-700: 0.3

Registration:
Online: Select a date from above
Call: 816/701-8234
E-mail: your name, address, organization, work phone and fax to Beverly Wilson

Questions?
For questions, e-mail Donna Martin or call 816/701-8369.