Command and Control of Incident Operations (R0312)

Training Specialist

Robert Bennett
robertj.bennett@fema.dhs.gov
301-447-1483

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Curriculum: Incident Management

In this 6-day course, fire officers are introduced to ICS, and they study proper fire command techniques for control and extinguishment of fires ranging from small, residential structures to multioccupancy, commercial complexes.

Topics covered include problem-solving and fire command, interagency and mutual aid, the ICS, incident management, sizeup and strategy, tactics and action plans, truck company operations, engine company operations, building construction and fire behavior, preincident preparation, incident organization, and strategic command. Special emphasis is placed on firefighter safety.

Selection Criteria Individuals who have responsibility to command incidents within their jurisdiction, company officers, and/or newly appointed officers, including those in an acting position of company officer and/or newly appointed officers from small paid/combination fire departments. Additionally, individuals who are upwardly mobile in their organizations may be considered. A letter from the Fire Chief will be required for these applicants.
Delivery Type 6-Day On-Campus
Prerequisites ICS 100 level and ICS 200 level training. Preferred courses are Q462 and Q463 available through NFA Online at www.nfaonline.dhs.gov. Chief's signature attests that the applicant has completed this required training. Note: A precourse assignment, which will be graded, will be emailed to students 6-8 weeks prior to class start date.
ACE Recommendation In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in firefighter operations.
CEU's 4.8
Post-Course Requirements None
Student Pre-Course Materials

PDF, 382K http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/downloads/pdf/pcm/pcm_r0312.pdf (382K, PDF Help)

NFPA Standards None.
Student Comments Not available at this time.

Course Schedule Information

Dates Availability Location Contact(s)
March 24 - 29, 2013 Full Emmitsburg, Maryland
March 24 - 29, 2013 Full Emmitsburg, Maryland
April 21 - 26, 2013 Application Period Closed Emmitsburg, Maryland
August 4 - 9, 2013 Application Period Closed Emmitsburg, Maryland
August 11 - 16, 2013 Application Period Closed Emmitsburg, Maryland