Introduction to the Incident Command System
IS-100.c webinar session provides personnel involved with emergency
planning, response and recovery efforts an introduction to the Incident
Command System (ICS) and provides the foundation for higher level
ICS training. This session will cover the history, features and principles,
and organizational structure of ICS. It will also explain the relationship
between ICS and the National Incident Management System (NIMS).
Course Objectives:
At the completion of this course, you should be able to:
- Explain the principles and basic structure of the Incident Command System (ICS).
- Describe the NIMS management characteristics that are the foundation of the ICS.
- Describe the ICS functional areas and the roles of the Incident Commander and Command Staff.
- Describe the General Staff roles within ICS.
- Identify how NIMS management characteristics apply to ICS for a variety of roles and discipline areas.
Primary Audience
The target audience includes persons involved with emergency planning, and response or recovery efforts.
This webinar can be used as a refresher of IS-100.c or to assist you in taking the IS-100.c online course/exam offered through the FEMA Training website. Completing the webinar alone does not meet the requirements for completing IS-100.c. You will still need to take the exam offered through FEMA to receive a certificate of completion for IS-100.c. Once you have passed the test offered at www.training.fema.gov, you will receive an email with a certificate of completion attached. Please print two copies of the certificate- one for your records and one for your organization's Emergency Preparedness Coordinator.
POST TEST INSTRUCTIONS - FEMA CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
In order to receive official FEMA certification in IS-100.c students must take the FEMA Final Exam via link provided. Please note that the IS Program now requires a FEMA SID to be used instead of your SSN. If you do not have a SID, register for one here.
Take IS 100.c Final Exam Online