ICS 100 - An Introduction to the Incident Command System
This course is an introduction and familiarisation with the Incident Command System, it’s purpose and some of it’s key functions and roles.
Welcome
Course Overview
Course Objectives
Course Structure
Course Materials
Test Question
Module 1 - ICS Overview
What is the Incident Command System?
When is ICS used and by Who?
Question - What is ICS
What are the benefits of ICS?
Question - Benefits of ICS
The Foundations of ICS and Effective Incident Management
Module 1 - Assessment
Module 1 Summary
Module 2 - Characteristics of ICS
Understanding the Characteristics of ICS
The Characteristics of ICS
Common Terminology
Question - Common Terminology
Modular Organisation
Question - Modular Organisation
Management by Objectives
Incident Action Planning
Manageable Span of Control
Question - Span of Control
Incident Facilities and Locations
Comprehensive Resource Management
Questions - Comprehensive Resource Management
Integrated Communications
Establishment and Transfer of Command
Single Command
Unified Command
Question - Unified Command
Chain of Command
Unity of Command
Question - Chain and Unity of Command
Accountability
Dispatch and Deployment
Question - Accountability, Dispatch and Deployment
Information and Intelligence Management
Module 2 - Assessment
Module 2 Summary
Module 3 - ICS Structure and Roles
Main ICS Functional Areas
Question - Functional Areas
Functional Areas (Continued)
Incident Command Function
Incident Commander
Incident Commander Functions
Question - Incident Commander
Selecting or Changing Incident Command
Question - Incident Command
Command Staff
Question - Command Staff
Modular Organisation in Practice
Module 3 - Assessment
Module 3 Summary
Module 4 - General Staff Functions
General Staff
Operations Section
Operations Section - Critical Actions
Planning Section
Planning Section - Critical Actions
Question - Operations and Planning Sections
Logistics Section
Logistics Section - Critical Actions
Finance/Admin Section
Finance/Admin Section - Critical Actions
Question - Finance/Admin Section
Module 4 - Assessment
Module 4 Summary
Module 5 - ICS Applied
Bevan Port - Scenario 1
Bevan Port - Scenario 1
Bevan Port - Scenario Update
Bevan Port - Scenario 2
Bevan Port - Scenario 2
Module 5 Summary
Exam Details
Final Exam