Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
NEMI-0336
Organization's ID:
E0951
Organization:
National Emergency Training Center (EMI)
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
5 days (30 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 1 emergency management
Students may not receive credit for this course and E950 (NEMI-0177)
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to prepare the student to teach the All-Hazards Incident Commander course through the use of lecture, interactive discussion, guided exercises and activities, and practice student teaching.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the duties, responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective Incident Commander (IC)
  • Provide instruction and training for those preparing to take on the IC role.
  • Demonstrate best practices related to training and development

General Topics:

  • Leading and Managing the Organization
  • Incident Commander Responsibilities in IMT Administration and Readiness
  • Go-Kits, Aids, and Guides
  • Command, Coordination, Support, and Agency Oversight
  • Command and Coordination Structures
  • Agency Administrator/Executive and Incident Commander Cooperation
  • Transfer of Command
  • Incident Information
  • Command’s Direction
  • Planning and Meetings
  • Staffing
  • Special Situations
  • Financial Management and the Role of the Finance/Administration
  • Agreements
  • Personal Documentation
  • Demobilization, Incident Closeout, and Course Closeout
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

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

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations

Minimum Passing Score:

75%
Supplemental Materials