Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
NEMI-0184
Organization's ID:
EL0962
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
4 days (25 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 2 emergency management, public administration, fire science, or construction
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 Planning Section Chief on an All-Hazards Incident Management Team.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Describe the function of the Situation Unit and the roles and responsibilities of the Situation Unit Leader (SITL)
  • Describe the purpose, timing and structure of each of the meetings, briefings and documents in the Planning Cycle
  • Identify key strategies for interacting with members of the Planning Section, members of the IMT, and personnel outside of the IMT
  • Describe the function of the Planning Section and the roles and responsibilities of the Planning Section Chief (PSC)
  • Describe the responsibilities of the Documentation Unit and Demobilization Unit Leaders and the purpose of the Final Incident Package
  • Identify course objectives and position-specific resource materials
  • Describe the function of the Resources Unit and the roles and responsibilities of the Resources Unit Leader (RESL)
  • Describe the information gathered from the initial meetings, briefings and documents

General Topics:

  • Planning section chief
  • Resources unit
  • Situation unit
  • Initial response
  • Planning cycle
  • Interactions
  • Documentation and demobilization units
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Discussion
  • Learner Presentations
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Case Studies
  • Examinations
  • Other
  • Participation

Minimum Passing Score:

75%
Supplemental Materials