HSEM 110 - Basic Incident Command System/NIMS

2 Credits

This course introduces the Incident Command System (ICS) and provides the foundation for higher-level ICS training. This course describes the history, features, and principles and organization structure of the Incident Command System. It also explains the relationship between ICS and the National Incident Management System (NIMS). (Course will meet ICS 100/200/700/800 requirements).

Instructor Permission Required Yes
Fees

Quarters Typically Offered
Summer Online
Fall Online
Winter Online
Spring Online

Designed to Serve Those wishing to enter into or advance in the Emergency Management Field in both the private and public sectors.
Active Date 20210311T08:50:43

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 25
Contact Hours: Lecture 22
Total Contact Hours 22
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline

Command Procedures
Organizational Structure - Command
Command Structure - Expanding the Organization by Establishing Branches
Expanding the Organization by Establishing Sections
Unified Command
Safety
Tactical Simulations & Incident Analysis

Student Learning Outcomes
Analyze the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and its application to coordinating and integrating a response to domestic incidents

Identify five major management functions.

Explain the roles and responsibilities of the Incident Commander and Command Staff.

Determine when it is appropriate to institute a Unified or Area Command.

Describe the Public Information Systems required by NIMS

Evaluate ways in which NIMS can affect how jurisdictions prepare for incidents and events

Describe how NIMS affects the way resources are managed.

Describe the advantages of common communication and information management standards.

Explain how NIMS will influence technology and technological systems required for emergency response.