FEMA encourages persons serving as command staff, section chiefs, strike team leaders, task force leaders, unit leaders, division/group supervisors, branch directors, and multi-agency coordination system/emergency operations center staff to complete ICS 300 and ICS 400 training. The courses are taught using interactive methods that help participants retain and apply the concepts learned.

Topics covered Include:

• CS Staffing and organization to include: reporting and working relationships and information flow.

• Transfer of Command

• Unified Command functions in a multi-jurisdictional or multi-agency incident

• ICS forms

• Resource Management

• Interagency mission planning and procurement

• Command and General Staff

• Deputies and assistants

• Unified command

• Organizational relationships between Area Command, Unified Systems, and Emergency Operations centers (EOCs)

Length:  Each ICS course typically runs 1 day, however the content can be customized to meet your organization's needs.

Fee:  Fee varies depending on availability of grant funding to cover the cost of the course. (Actual Value: $1,200+ per day)

Date/Time:  Not scheduled at this time

Location:  Not scheduled at this time

Registration:  Not scheduled at this time

For more information contact:  Keith Hansen at (402) 552-3501or The Center for Biopreparedness Education at (402) 552-2529 or center@bioprepare.org

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