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IS-0200.c Basic Incident

Command System for Initial

Response, ICS 200

Student Manual

Date Released: 09/

Contents

• Lesson 1: Course Overview
• Lesson 2: Incident Command and Unified Command
• Lesson 3: Delegation of Authority & Management by Objectives...............................................
• Lesson 4: Functional Areas and Positions
• Lesson 5: Incident Briefings and Meetings
• Lesson 6: Organizational Flexibility...........................................................................................
• Lesson 7: Transfer of Command.................................................................................................
• Lesson 8: Application Activity
• Lesson 9: Course Summary

Visual 1: Course Welcome

The Emergency Management Institute developed the IS- 200.c Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response, ICS 200 course in collaboration with:

• National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG)
• U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
• U.S. Fire Administration's National Fire Programs Branch
• United States Coast Guard (USCG) IS-200.c follows NIMS guidelines and meets the National Incident Management System (NIMS) Baseline Training requirements for ICS 200.

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This course is a part of the series of ICS courses designed to meet the all- hazards, all-agency NIMS ICS requirement for operational personnel. Descriptions and details about the other ICS courses in the series may be found on our Web site: http://training.fema.gov.

Visual 2: Course Objectives

This course is designed to enable personnel to operate efficiently during an incident or event within the Incident Command System (ICS) and focuses on the management of an initial response to an incident.

Overall Course Objectives

At the end of the course, you should be able to:

• Describe the course objectives and summarize basic information about the Incident Command System (ICS) and National Incident Management System (NIMS).
• Describe how the NIMS Management Characteristics relate to Incident Command and Unified Command.
• Describe the delegation of authority process, implementing authorities, management by objectives, and preparedness plans and objectives.
• Identify ICS organizational components, the Command Staff, the General Staff, and ICS tools.
• Describe different types of briefings and meetings.
• Explain flexibility within the standard ICS organizational structure.
• Explain transfer of command briefings and procedures.
• Use ICS to manage an incident or event.

Visual 4: Student Expectations

What do you expect to gain from this course?

Visual 5: Instructor Expectations

• Cooperate with the group.
• Be open minded to new ideas.
• Participate actively in all of the training activities.
• Return to class at the stated time.
• Use what you learn in the course to perform effectively within an ICS organization.

Visual 7: Course Logistics

Review the following information:

• Course agenda
• Sign-in sheet
• Breaks
• Message and telephone location
• Cell phone policy
• Facilities
• Other concerns

Visual 8: Agenda

DAY 1 DAY 2

Morning Session Morning Session

• Unit 1: Course Overview
• Unit 2: Incident Command and Unified Command

Unit 6: Organizational Flexibility

Afternoon Session Afternoon Session

• Unit 3: Delegation of Authority & Management by Objectives
• Unit 4: Functional Areas & Positions
  • Unit 7: Transfer of Command
  • Unit 8: Application Activity
  • Unit 9: Course Summary and Final Exam

Unit Objectives

This unit provides an overview of the Incident Command System (ICS) and the National Incident Management System (NIMS).

At the end of this unit, you should be able to:

• Describe the Incident Command System (ICS).
• Describe the National Incident Management System (NIMS).

Visual 10: Lesson 1 Overview

This lesson provides an overview of the Incident Command System (ICS) and the National Incident Management System (NIMS).

Lesson Objectives

At the end of this lesson, you should be able to:

• Describe the Incident Command System (ICS).
• Describe the National Incident Management System (NIMS).

Visual 12: Why ICS?

All levels of government, the private sector, and nongovernmental agencies must be prepared to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from a wide spectrum of major events and natural disasters that exceed the capabilities of any single entity. Threats from natural disasters and human- caused events, such as terrorism, require a unified and coordinated national approach to planning and to domestic incident management.

Visual 13: Homeland Security Presidential Directives

HSPD-5, Management of Domestic Incidents , identified steps for improved coordination in response to incidents. It required the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to coordinate with other Federal departments and agencies and State, local, and tribal governments to establish a National Response Framework (NRF) and a National Incident Management System (NIMS). HSPD-8, National Preparedness , directed DHS to lead a national initiative to develop a National Preparedness System—a common, unified approach to “strengthen the preparedness of the United States to prevent and respond to threatened or actual domestic terrorist attacks, major disasters, and other emergencies.” Presidential Policy Directive 8 (PPD-8), National Preparedness , describes the Nation's approach to preparedness-one that involves the whole community, including individuals, businesses, community- and faith-based organizations, schools, tribes, and all levels of government (Federal, State, local, tribal and territorial).

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HSPD-5, HSPD-8, and PPD-

Copies of the HSPD-5, Management of Domestic Incidents, HSPD-8, National Preparedness, and Presidential Policy Directive 8 (PPD-8), National Preparedness can be found online. Please use the links below to access them. HSPD-5, Management of Domestic Incidents: https://www.dhs.gov/publication/homeland-security-presidential-directive- HSPD-8, National Preparedness: https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PPP-2003- book2/pdf/PPP-2003-book2-doc-pg1745.pdf Presidential Policy Directive 8 (PPD-8), National Preparedness: https://www.dhs.gov/presidential-policy-directive-8-national-preparedness

disciplines and jurisdictions.

The NIMS doctrine can be found at: www.fema.gov/national-incident- management-system

Visual 15: Major Components of NIMS

Jurisdictions and organizations involved in the management of incidents vary in their authorities, management structures, communication capabilities and protocols, and many other factors. The major components of NIMS provide a common framework to integrate these diverse capabilities and achieve common goals. The application of all three components is vital to successful NIMS implementation.

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Resource Management

Resource Management describes standard mechanisms to systematically manage resources, including personnel, equipment, supplies, teams, and facilities, both before and during incidents in order to allow organizations to more effectively share resources when needed.

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Command and Coordination

Command and Coordination describes leadership roles, processes, and recommended organizational structures for incident management at the operational and incident support levels and explains how these structures interact to manage incidents effectively and efficiently.

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Communications and Information Management

Communications and Information Management describes systems and methods that help to ensure that incident personnel and other decision makers have the means and information they need to make and communicate decisions.