Course Section 1 Content Section 1 Content Left Section 1 Content Right Credit Type: Course ACE ID: NEMI-0249 Version: 3 Organization's ID: EL0950 Organization: National Disaster and Emergency Management University (NDEMU) Location: Classroom-based Length: 5 days Minimum Passing Score: 75 ACE Credit Recommendation Period: 6/1/2025 - 5/31/2028 9/1/2022 - 5/31/2025 8/1/2019 - 8/31/2022 Credit Recommendation & Competencies Section 2 Content Section 2 Content Left Section 2 Content Right Level Credits (SH) Subject Lower-Division Baccalaureate 1 Emergency Management Description Section 3 Content Section 3 Content Left Section 3 Content Right Objective: The course objective is to provide local and state-level emergency responders with an overview of key duties and responsibilities of an Incident Commander within the ICS structure and specifically for a Type III All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT). Learning Outcomes: Identify course objectives and position-specific resource materials for the position of Incident Commander Describe how to lead and manage an Incident Management Team (IMT) through an understanding of the interactions between the Incident Commander and the individual members of the IMT Describe the Incident Commander’s responsibilities in IMT administration and readiness Identify the components of a typical Incident Commander Go-Kit Describe the purpose and function of command, agency oversight, support, and coordination as they relate to incident management and the role of the Incident Commander Describe command and coordination structures from the Incident Commander’s standpoint Describe the interaction and cooperation that occurs between the Agency Administrator/Executive and the Incident Commander for the successful management of an incident Describe the considerations and procedures an Incident Commander should follow to ensure effective and safe transfer of command Describe effective communication practices for addressing audiences internal and external to the management of an incident Define leader’s intent, priorities, incident objectives, strategies, and tactics as they are utilized by the Incident Commander for effective incident management Describe the Incident Commander’s responsibilities for the various plans and meetings in which he or she participates Describe the staffing responsibilities and considerations of the Incident Commander Describe how the Incident Commander can identify and manage a special situation that occurs within an incident Describe the financial management responsibilities of the Incident Commander and the role of the Finance/Administration Section Describe the agreements that the Incident Commander may encounter while managing incidents Describe effective personal documentation practices for the position of Incident Commander Describe the role and responsibilities of the Incident Commander as they pertain to the demobilization process, returning an incident to local management, and the performance evaluations of the Command and General Staff General Topics: Leadership Position-specific resource materials Incident Management Team Incident Commander Command and coordination Effective communication Responsibilities Instruction & Assessment Section 4 Content Section 4 Content Left Section 4 Content Right Instructional Strategies: Audio Visual Materials Case Studies Classroom Exercise Discussion Lectures Practical Exercises Methods of Assessment: Examinations Supplemental Materials Section 5 Content Section 5 Content Left Section 5 Content Right Equivalencies Section 6 Content Section 6 Content Left Section 6 Content Right Button Content Rail Content 1 Other offerings from National Disaster and Emergency Management University (NDEMU) View All Courses College Credit Opportunities Page Content