Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
NEMI-0182
Organization's ID:
EL0958
Organization:
National Emergency Training Center (EMI)
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
4 days (23 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 2 emergency management
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide local and state-level emergency responders with an understanding of the duties, responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective Operations Section Chief on an All-Hazard Incident Management Team.

Learning Outcomes:

  • describe the Operations Section Chief's roles and responsibilities for risk assessment and safety management
  • describe the need and process for contingency planning for an all-hazards incident
  • describe the Operations Section Chief's roles and responsibilities for demobilization.

General Topics:

  • Incident Management Team roles and responsibilities
  • Management cycle
  • Information gathering
  • Strategy and planning
  • Contingency planning
  • Demobilization planning
  • Supervision and communication
  • Managing and adjusting the operations section
  • Risk assessment and safety management
  • Personnel interaction
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Discussion
  • Lectures

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations

Minimum Passing Score:

75%
Supplemental Materials