ICS-100 Introduction to the Incident Command System
- ICS 100, An Introduction to the Incident Command System, introduces the Incident Command System (ICS) and provides the foundation for higher level ICS training. This course describes the history, features and principles, and organizational structure of the Incident Command System. It also explains the relationship between ICS and the National Incident Management System (NIMS).
- The Emergency Management Institute developed its ICS courses collaboratively with:
- National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG)
- U.S. Department of Agriculture
- United States Fire Administration's National Fire Programs Branch
- The learner must achieve a minimum passing score of 75% on final knowledge assessments or demonstrate mastery on performance assessments or research assignments to earn the IACET CEU.
- Delivery type: Mobile or Virtual/Distance Learning
- Distance Learning version of this course is delivered over a two-hour period.
- Distance Learning indicates Instructor Led Training (ILT) in a virtual format that is conducted via a scheduled online meeting.
- Selection Criteria:
- The intended audience(s) are personnel involved with emergency planning, response, or recovery efforts. This includes fire, law enforcement, and emergency medical personnel as well as a large variety of disciplines including the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), federal workers, health care workers, higher education, law enforcement, public works, and schools.
- Course Objectives