Emergency Management
Emergency Management training is offered to law enforcement, fire, rescue, emergency medical services, emergency management, hazardous materials, and public works officials to help better prepare them for natural disasters and other emergencies.
ICS 100
This course is designed to cover the FEMA-approved core topics for ICS-100 and ICS-700. ICS-100 covers the history, features and principles, and organizational structure of the Incident Command System (ICS). ICS-700 explains the purpose, principles, key components, and benefits of the National Incident Management System (NIMS), which provides a nationwide template to enable all government, private-sector, and nongovernmental organizations to work together during domestic incidents. Both training components include a final exam.
ICS 200
This course is designed to enable personnel to operate efficiently during an incident or event with the Incident Command System (ICS). ICS-200 provides training on resources for personnel who are likely to assume a supervisory position within ICS. This course includes a final exam. Prerequisite: ICS-100.
ICS 300
This course provides greater description and details of the Incident Command System (ICS) organization and operations, including application of essential principles and description of air operations. There are five modules: Organization and Staffing, Organizing for Incidents and Events, Resources Management, Air Operations and Incident and Event Planning. This course includes a final exam. Prerequisites: ICS-100, ICS-200, and ICS-700.
ICS 400
This course emphasizes large-scale organization development, roles and relationships of the primary staff, the planning, operational, logistical and fiscal consideration related to a large and complex incident and event management. It describes the application of Area Command and the importance of interagency coordination during complex incidents and events. This course includes a final exam. Prerequisites: ICS-100, ICS-200, and ICS-300.
ICS 800
This course introduces the National Response Plan (NRP). It is intended for DHS and other federal staff responsible for implementing the NRP, and tribal, state, local, and private sector emergency management professionals.
Contact Information
Director - Fire Protection Technology/Emergency Management Programs
Health and Public Services Innovation Center
Email:
Rusty Graham
Phone: 828-327-7000
x4903
Dean
Health and Public Services
Email:
Paul Badgley
Phone: 828-327-7000
x4331
Office Number: EC 1004