Command and General Staff Functions for Local Incident Management Teams

Institution: FEMA/USFA/NFA

Course Description: This course provides training necessary to be part of a local/regional incident management team.  You learn the knowledge and skills needed to perform effectively in a team environment under stressful, dynamic conditions.

Prerequisites: ICS-100 and ICS-200.  ICS-300 and ICS-400 is recommended.

CEUs: N/A

Course Objectives: This course covers information related to incidents at a local or regional level, involving local, mutual aid, regional, and some state resources.  It also includes a team-building component, development of an Incident Action Plan (IAP), and update to NIMS and the National Response Framework.

Target Audience: Response personnel that are part of a local or regional Incident Management Team, or local response personnel forming a local IMT.

Course Format: Classroom instruction

Time Requirement: Approximately 40-48 hours

Training is available from the Fire Service Training Bureau (888-469-2374).

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