Course

Objective:

Learning Outcomes:

• 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 considerations and procedures an Incident Commander should follow to ensure effective and safe transfer of command
• Describe how the Incident Commander can identify and manage a special situation that occurs within an incident
• 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 interaction and cooperation that occurs between the Agency Administrator/Executive and the Incident Commander for the successful management of an incident
• Describe effective communication practices for addressing audiences internal and external to the management of an incident
• Describe the Incident Commander's responsibilities for the various plans and meetings in which he or she participates
• 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
• Define leader's intent, priorities, incident objectives, strategies, and tactics as they are utilized by the Incident Commander for effective incident management
• Describe the staffing responsibilities and considerations of the Incident Commander
• 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

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