Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
NNFA-0163
Organization's ID:
R0312
Organization:
U.S. Fire Administration - National Fire Academy (NFA)
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
6 days (35 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Upper-Division Baccalaureate 3 emergency management
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to understand the Incident Command System (ICS) and proper fire command techniques for the control and extinguishment of fires ranging from small residential structures to multi-occupancy and commercial complexes.

Learning Outcomes:

  • apply the ICS at emergency incident simulations
  • determine strategies and identify appropriate tactical solutions for a variety of incident types
  • use pre-incident information in incident scene decision-making
  • manage incident operations to maximize personnel and scene safety

General Topics:

  • Problem-solving and fire command
  • Interagency and mutual aid
  • Incident size-up
  • Strategy and tactics
  • Incident management and strategic command
  • Building construction and fire behavior
  • Pre-incident preparation
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Discussion
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Case Studies
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Quizzes

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials