This five-day course is designed to provide local and State-level emergency responders with a robust

understanding of the duties, responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective Incident Commander (IC) on

an All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT). These responsibilities fall into two categories: 1)

responding to the incident and command needs of the incident, and 2) effectively fulfilling the position

responsibilities of an IC on an All-Hazards ICS IMT. Exercises, simulations, discussions, and a final exam

enable participants to process and apply their new knowledge.

Selection Criteria: : NIMS ICS All-Hazards Position-Specific training should be completed by personnel

who are regularly assigned to functional, support, or unit leader positions on United States Fire

Administration (USFA) or other Type III AHIMT’s or by those persons who desire to seek

credentials/certification in those positions.

Required Prerequisites:  : G300, Intermediate Incident Command System (ICS) for Expanding Incidents,

ICS-300; IS 100.a, Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS), ICS-100; IS 200.a, Incident

Command System (ICS) for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents, ICS-200; and IS 700.a,

National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction.

Course Length: 5 days

This five-day course is designed for a Public Information Officer (PIO) assigned to an incident as a

member of an All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT) and local IMT's, as well as for the PIO

assigned to an incident as an assistant PIO in a variety of capacities.

This course will help participants develop a strong set of core PIO skills and the ability to apply them

within the context of an AHIMT. This course is also NIMS & ICS distinct from other information function

courses in that it combines elements from both the basic

and advanced functions to concentrate training on the fundamental duties and responsibilities of PIO in

an all-hazard environment. The course material does not assume or require experience as a PIO, but also

is not a basic PIO course. Exercises, simulations, discussions, and a final exam enable participants to

process and apply their new knowledge.

Selection Criteria: 

NIMS ICS All-Hazards Position-Specific training should be completed by personnel

who are regularly assigned to functional, support, or unit leader positions with the United States Fire

Administration (USFA) or other Type III AHIMT’s,

or by those persons who desire to seek credentials/certification in those positions.

Required Prerequisites:

G300, Intermediate Incident Command System (ICS) for Expanding Incidents,

ICS-300; IS 100.a, Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS), ICS-100; IS 200.a, Incident

Command System (ICS) for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents, ICS-200; and IS 700.a,

National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction.

Recommended Prerequisites: G400, Advanced Incident Command System (ICS), Command and

General Staff—Complex Incidents, ICS-400.

Course Length: 5 days

This four-day course is designed to provide local- and State-level emergency responders with a robust

understanding of the duties, responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective Safety Officer (SOFR) on an

All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT). These responsibilities fall into two categories: 1)

responding to the incident and the safety needs of the incident, and 2) effectively fulfilling the position

responsibilities of a Safety Officer on an AHIMT. Exercises, simulations, discussions, and a final exam

enable participants to process and apply their new knowledge.

Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS All-Hazards Position-Specific training should be completed by personnel

who are regularly assigned to functional, support, or unit leader positions on United States Fire

Administration (USFA) or other Type III AHIMT’s, or by those persons who desire to seek

credentials/certification in those positions.

Required Prerequisites: G300, Intermediate Incident Command System (ICS) for Expanding Incidents,

ICS-300; IS 100.a, Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS), ICS-100; IS 200.a, Incident

Command System (ICS) for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents, ICS-200; and IS 700.a,

National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction.

Recommended Prerequisites: G400, Advanced Incident Command System (ICS), Command and

General Staff—Complex Incidents, ICS-400.

Course Length: 4 days

This two-day course is designed to provide local and State-level emergency responders with a robust

understanding of the duties, responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective Liaison Officer (LOFR) on an

All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT). Exercises, simulations, discussions, and a final exam

enable participants to process and apply their new knowledge.

Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS All-Hazards Position-Specific training should be completed by personnel

who are regularly assigned to functional, support, or unit leader positions on United States Fire

Administration (USFA) or other Type III AHIMT’s, or by those persons who desire to seek

credentials/certification in those positions.

Required Prerequisites: G300, Intermediate Incident Command System (ICS) for Expanding Incidents,

ICS-300; IS 100.a, Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS), ICS-100; IS 200.a, Incident

Command System (ICS) for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents, ICS-200; and IS 700.a,

National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction.

Recommended Prerequisites: G400, Advanced Incident Command System (ICS), Command and

General Staff—Complex Incidents, ICS-400.

Course Length: 2 days

This four day course is designed to provide local and State-level emergency responders with a robust

understanding of the duties, responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective Operations Section Chief

(OSC) on an All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT). These responsibilities fall into two categories: 1) responding to the incident and the command needs of the incident, and 2) effectively

fulfilling the position responsibilities of an OSC on an AHIMT. Exercises, simulations, discussions, and a

final exam enable participants to process and apply their new knowledge.

Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS All-Hazards Position-Specific training should be completed by personnel

who are regularly assigned to functional, support, or unit leader positions on United States Fire

Administration (USFA) or other Type III AHIMT’s, or by those persons who desire to seek

credentials/certification in those positions.

Required Prerequisites: G300, Intermediate Incident Command System (ICS) for Expanding Incidents,

ICS-300; IS 100.a, Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS), ICS-100; IS 200.a, Incident

Command System (ICS) for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents, ICS-200; and IS 700.a,

National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction.

Recommended Prerequisites: G400, Advanced Incident Command System (ICS), Command and

General Staff—Complex Incidents, ICS-400.

Course Length: 4 days

This three-day course is designed to provide local and State-level emergency responders with a robust

understanding of the duties, responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective Division/Group Supervisor

(DIVS) on an All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT). The course walks participants through

general information, including an overview of the Operations Section and information on incident

mobilization, initial situation awareness, and unit management. It also provides detailed instruction on

responding to the incident and the command needs of the incident, and emphasizes the importance of

risk management and safety considerations.

Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS All-Hazards Position-Specific training should be completed by personnel

who are regularly assigned to functional, support, or unit leader positions on United States Fire

Administration (USFA) or other Type III AHIMT’s, or by those persons who desire to seek

credentials/certification in those positions.

Required Prerequisites: G300, Intermediate Incident Command System (ICS) for Expanding Incidents,

ICS-300; IS 100.a, Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS), ICS-100; IS 200.a, Incident

Command System (ICS) for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents, ICS-200; and IS 700.a,

National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction.

Recommended Prerequisites: G400, Advanced Incident Command System (ICS), Command and

General Staff—Complex Incidents, ICS-400.

Course Length: 3 days

This three day course is addresses the roles and responsibilities appropriate to a Task Force/Strike team

Leader operating on concert with a local or state-level AH IMT. These responsibilities fall into two

categories: (1) responding to the incident and the command needs of the incident, and (2) effectively

fulfilling the position responsibilities of a Task Force/Strike Team Leader in conjunction with an AH IMT.

This is an all-hazards, instructor-led course that facilitates learning through discussion, lecture, and active

participation in multiple exercise scenarios.

Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS All-Hazards Position-Specific training should be completed by personnel

who are regularly assigned to functional, support, or unit leader positions on United States Fire

Administration (USFA) or other Type III AHIMT’s, or by those persons who desire to seek

credentials/certification in those positions.

Required Prerequisites: G300, Intermediate Incident Command System (ICS) for Expanding Incidents,

ICS-300; IS 100.a, Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS), ICS-100; IS 200.a, IncidentCommand System (ICS) for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents, ICS-200; and IS 700.a,

National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction.

Recommended Prerequisites: G400, Advanced Incident Command System (ICS), Command and

General Staff—Complex Incidents, ICS-400.

Course Length: 3 days

(E/L 0962) NIMS All-Hazards Planning Section Chief Course

This four-day course is designed to provide local and State-level emergency responders with a robust

understanding of the duties, responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective Planning Section Chief (PSC)

on an All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT). These responsibilities fall into two categories: 1)

managing the planning cycle, and 2) tracking resources and incident status. Exercises, simulations,

discussions, and a final exam enable participants to process and apply their new knowledge.

Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS All-Hazards Position-Specific training should be completed by personnel

who are regularly assigned to functional, support, or unit leader positions on United States Fire

Administration (USFA) or other Type III AHIMT’s, or by those persons who desire to seek

credentials/certification in those positions.

Required Prerequisites: G300, Intermediate Incident Command System (ICS) for Expanding Incidents,

ICS-300; IS 100.a, Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS), ICS-100; IS 200.a, Incident

Command System (ICS) for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents, ICS-200; and IS 700.a, National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction.

Recommended Prerequisites: G400, Advanced Incident Command System (ICS), Command and General Staff—Complex Incidents, ICS-400.

Course Length: 4 days

This five-day course helps participants establish the essential core competencies required for performing

the duties of the Situation Unit Leader (SITL) in an all-hazards incident. This course addresses all

responsibilities appropriate to a SITL operating in a local- or State-level All-Hazards Incident Management

Team (AHIMT). These responsibilities include processing information and intelligence and developing

displays. The course is an instructor-led training that supports learning through discussion, lecture, and

active participation in multiple exercises. By requiring participants to bring a SITL Kit to the instruction, the

course provides a realistic, hands-on approach to mastering the skills of a SITL.

Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS All-Hazards Position-Specific training should be completed by personnel

who are regularly assigned to functional, support, or unit leader positions on United States Fire

Administration (USFA) or other Type III AHIMT’s, or by those persons who desire to seek

credentials/certification in those positions.

Required Prerequisites: G300, Intermediate Incident Command System (ICS) for Expanding Incidents,

ICS-300; IS 100.a, Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS), ICS-100; IS 200.a, Incident

Command System (ICS) for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents, ICS-200; and IS 700.a,

National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction.

Recommended Prerequisites: G400, Advanced Incident Command System (ICS), Command and

General Staff—Complex Incidents, ICS-400.

Course Length: 5 days

This four-day course provides an overview of Unit Leader responsibilities, the Planning Section, and the

planning process to contextualize the Resources Unit for participants unfamiliar with the planning process

or the Incident Command System (ICS). It then explores specific Resources Unit Leader (RESL)

functions and responsibilities including resource tracking systems, operational planning, and resource products/outputs. The Status/Check-in and Demobilization functions are covered to provide participants

with the knowledge to perform those duties if necessary. Exercises, simulations, discussions, and a final

exam enable participants to process and apply their new knowledge regarding this material.

Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS All-Hazards Position-Specific training should be completed by personnel

who are regularly assigned to functional, support, or unit leader positions on United States Fire

Administration (USFA) or other Type III All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT) or by those

persons who desire to seek credentials/certification in those positions.

Required Prerequisites: G300, Intermediate Incident Command System (ICS) for Expanding Incidents,

ICS-300; IS 100.a, Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS), ICS-100; IS 200.a, Incident

Command System (ICS) for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents, ICS-200; and IS 700.a,

National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction.

Recommended Prerequisites: G400, Advanced Incident Command System (ICS), Command and

General Staff—Complex Incidents, ICS-400.

Course Length: 4 days

This five-day course is designed to provide local and State-level emergency responders with a robust

understanding of the duties, responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective Logistics Section Chief (LSC)

on an All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT).

These responsibilities fall into two categories: 1) responding to the incident, and 2) effectively fulfilling the

position responsibilities of a Logistics Section Chief on an AHIMT. Exercises, simulations, discussions,

and a final exam enable participants to process and apply their new knowledge.

Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS All-Hazards Position-Specific training should be completed by personnel

who are regularly assigned to functional, support, or unit leader positions on United States Fire

Administration (USFA) or other Type III AHIMT’s, or by those persons who desire to seek

credentials/certification in those positions.

Required Prerequisites: G300, Intermediate Incident Command System (ICS) for Expanding Incidents,

ICS-300; IS 100.a, Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS), ICS-100; IS 200.a, Incident

Command System (ICS) for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents, ICS-200; and IS 700.a,

National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction.

Recommended Prerequisites: G400, Advanced Incident Command System (ICS), Command and

General Staff—Complex Incidents, ICS-400.

Course Length: 5 days

This five-day course helps participants establish the essential core competencies required for performing

the duties of the Communications Unit Leader (COML) in an all-hazards incident. This course addresses

all responsibilities appropriate to a COML operating in a local- or State-level All-Hazards Incident

Management Team (AHIMT). These responsibilities include the collection, processing, and dissemination

as needed to facilitate Operations of Command, General Staff, and Unit Leaders within the confines of a

Type 3 AHIMT. The course is an instructor-led training that supports learning through discussion, lecture,

and active participation in multiple exercises. By requiring participants to bring a COML Kit to the

instruction, the course provides a realistic, hands-on approach to mastering the skills of a COML.

Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS All-Hazards Position-Specific training should be completed by personnel

who are regularly assigned to functional, support, or unit leader positions on United States Fire

Administration (USFA) or other Type III AHIMT’s, or by those persons who desire to seek

credentials/certification in those positions.

Required Prerequisites: G300, Intermediate Incident Command System (ICS) for Expanding Incidents,

ICS-300; IS 100.a, Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS), ICS-100; IS 200.a, Incident Command System (ICS) for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents, ICS-200; and IS 700.a,

National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction.

Recommended Prerequisites: G400, Advanced Incident Command System (ICS), Command and

General Staff—Complex Incidents, ICS-400.

Course Length: 5 days

This four-day course helps participants establish the essential core competencies required for performing

the duties of the Supply Unit Leader (SPUL) in an all hazards incident. By requiring participants to bring

jurisdiction-specific information to the instruction, the course provides a realistic, hands-on approach to

mastering the skills of a SPUL organized by the fundamental steps of the ordering process. Participants

identify information required for ordering, as well as complete required forms and documentation related

to ordering, and anticipates ordering and supply needs for the incident. In addition to the ordering

process, the course discusses mobilization, setting up and managing the Supply Unit, and demobilization.

Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS All-Hazards Position-Specific training should be completed by personnel

who are regularly assigned to functional, support, or unit leader positions on United States Fire

Administration (USFA) or other Type III All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT) or by those

persons who desire to seek credentials/certification in those positions.

Required Prerequisites: G300, Intermediate Incident Command System (ICS) for Expanding Incidents,

ICS-300; IS 100.a, Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS), ICS-100; IS 200.a, Incident

Command System (ICS) for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents, ICS-200; and IS 700.a,

National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction.

Recommended Prerequisites: G400, Advanced Incident Command System (ICS), Command and

General Staff—Complex Incidents, ICS-400.

Course Length: 4 days

This five-day course will help participants establish the essential core competencies required for

performing the duties of the Facilities Unit Leader (FACL) in an all-hazards incident. The course walks

participants through general information, including an overview of the Logistics Section and information

on incident mobilization, initial situation awareness, and unit management. It also provides detailed

instruction in setting up and maintaining incident facilities, including facilities infrastructure, services,

layout, and security. Each unit contains a discussion-based exercise and there is a capstone tabletop

exercise at the end of the course to give participants hands-on practice functioning as a FACL.

Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS All-Hazards Position-Specific training should be completed by personnel

who are regularly assigned to functional, support, or unit leader positions on United States Fire

Administration (USFA) or other Type III All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT) or by those

persons who desire to seek credentials/certification in those positions.

Required Prerequisites: G300, Intermediate Incident Command System (ICS) for Expanding Incidents,

ICS-300; IS 100.a, Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS), ICS-100; IS 200.a, Incident

Command System (ICS) for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents, ICS-200; and IS 700.a,

National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction.

Recommended Prerequisites: G400, Advanced Incident Command System (ICS), Command and

General Staff—Complex Incidents, ICS-400.

Course Length: 5 days

This three-day course is designed to provide local and State-level emergency responders with a robust

understanding of the duties, responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective Finance/Administration

Section Chief (FSC) on an All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT). These responsibilities fall

into two categories: 1) managing the Finance/

Administration Section personnel, and 2) managing the finances and administrative responsibilities during

an incident. Exercises, simulations, discussions, and a final exam enable participants to process and

apply their new knowledge.

Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS All-Hazards Position-Specific training should be completed by personnel

who are regularly assigned to functional, support, or unit leader positions on United States Fire

Administration (USFA) or other Type III AHIMT’s, or by those persons who desire to seek

credentials/certification in those positions.

Required Prerequisites: G300, Intermediate Incident Command System (ICS) for Expanding Incidents,

ICS-300; IS 100.a, Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS), ICS-100; IS 200.a, Incident

Command System (ICS) for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents, ICS-200; and IS 700.a,

National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction.

Recommended Prerequisites: G400, Advanced Incident Command System (ICS), Command and

General Staff—Complex Incidents, ICS-400.

Course Length: 3 days

The three-day Finance/Administration Unit Leader (FAUL) course will help participants establish the

essential core competencies required for performing the duties of the Finance/Administration Unit Leader

in an all-hazards incident. The course is designed to enable participants to perform as any of the four

FAUL's (Time Unit Leader, Procurement Unit Leader, Compensation and Claims Unit Leader, Cost Unit

Leader). Participants will learn information that is applicable across all four positions, such as Unit setup

and management, information gathering, and interactions. Complex experiential exercises and

discussions will afford participants the opportunity to act as each Unit Leader while connecting all

information learned back to real-world application.

Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS All-Hazards Position-Specific training should be completed by personnel

who are regularly assigned to functional, support, or unit leader positions on United States Fire

Administration (USFA) or other Type III All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT) or by those

persons who desire to seek credentials/certification in those positions.

Required Prerequisites: G300, Intermediate Incident Command System (ICS) for Expanding Incidents,

ICS-300; IS 100.a, Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS), ICS-100; IS 200.a, Incident

Command System (ICS) for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents, ICS-200; and IS 700.a,

National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction.

Recommended Prerequisites: G400, Advanced Incident Command System (ICS), Command and

General Staff—Complex Incidents, ICS-400.

Course Length: 3 days

This course is designed to provide local and State-level emergency responders with a robust

understanding of the duties, responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective Incident Commander (IC) on

an All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT). These responsibilities fall into two categories: 1)

responding to the incident and command needs of the incident, and 2) effectively fulfilling the position

responsibilities

of an IC on an AHIMT. Exercises, simulations, discussions, and a final exam enable participants to

process and apply their new knowledge.

Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS All-Hazards Position-Specific training should be completed by personnel

who are regularly assigned to functional, support, or unit leader positions on United States Fire

Administration (USFA) or other Type III AHIMT’s, or by those persons who desire to seek

credentials/certification in those positions.

Required Prerequisites: G300, Intermediate Incident Command System (ICS) for Expanding Incidents,

ICS-300; G400, Advanced Incident Command System (ICS), Command and General Staff—Complex

Incidents, ICS-400; IS 100.a, Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS), ICS-100; IS 200.a,

Incident Command System (ICS) for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents, ICS-200; IS 700.a,

National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction; and IS 800.b, National

Response Framework (NRF), An Introduction.

Course Length: 5 days

This course is designed for a Public Information Officer (PIO) assigned to an incident as a member of an

All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT) or local Incident Management Team (IMT), as well as

for the PIO assigned to an incident as an assistant PIO in a variety of capacities. This course will help

participants develop a strong set of core PIO skills and the ability to apply them within the context of an

AHIMT. This course is also distinct from other information function courses in that it combines elements

from both the basic and advanced function to concentrate training on the fundamental duties and

responsibilities of PIO in an all-hazard environment. The course material does not assume or require

experience as a PIO, but also is not a basic PIO course. Exercises, simulations, discussions, and a final

exam enable participants to process and apply their new knowledge.

Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS All-Hazards Position-Specific training should be completed by personnel

who are regularly assigned to functional, support, or unit leader positions on United States Fire

Administration (USFA) or other Type III AHIMT’s, or by those persons who desire to seek

credentials/certification in those positions.

Required Prerequisites: G300, Intermediate Incident Command System (ICS) for Expanding Incidents,

ICS-300; G400, Advanced Incident Command System (ICS), Command and General Staff—Complex

Incidents, ICS-400; IS 100.a, Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS), ICS-100; IS 200.a,

Incident Command System (ICS) for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents, ICS-200; IS 700.a,

National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction; and IS 800.b, National Response

Framework (NRF), An Introduction.

Course Length: 5 days

This course is designed to provide local and State-level emergency responders with a robust

understanding of the duties, responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective Safety Officer (SOFR) on an

All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT). These responsibilities fall into two categories: 1)

responding to the incident and the safety needs of the incident, and 2) effectively fulfilling the position

responsibilities of an SOFR on an AHIMT. Exercises, simulations, discussions, and a final exam enable

participants to process and apply their new knowledge.

Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS All-Hazards Position-Specific training should be completed by personnel

who are regularly assigned to functional, support, or unit leader positions on United States Fire

Administration (USFA) or other Type III AHIMT’s, or by those persons who desire to seek

credentials/certification in those positions.

Required Prerequisites: G300, Intermediate Incident Command System (ICS) for Expanding Incidents,

ICS-300; G400, Advanced Incident Command System (ICS), Command and General Staff—Complex

Incidents, ICS-400; IS 100.a, Introduction

to the Incident Command System (ICS), ICS-100; IS 200.a, Incident Command System (ICS) for Single

Resources and Initial Action Incidents, ICS-200; IS 700.a, National Incident Management System (NIMS),

An Introduction; and IS 800.b, National Response Framework (NRF), An Introduction.

Course Length: 4 days

This course is designed to provide local and State-level emergency responders with a robust

understanding of the duties, responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective LOFR on an All-Hazards

Incident Management Team (AHIMT). Through exercises, simulations, discussions, and a final exam

enable participants to process and apply their new knowledge.

Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS All-Hazards Position-Specific training should be completed by personnel

who are regularly assigned to functional, support, or unit leader positions on United States Fire

Administration (USFA) or other Type III AHIMT’s, or by those persons who desire to seek

credentials/certification in those positions.

Required Prerequisites: G300, Intermediate Incident Command System (ICS) for Expanding Incidents,

ICS-300; G400, Advanced Incident Command System (ICS), Command and General Staff—Complex

Incidents, ICS-400; IS 100.a, Introduction

to the Incident Command System (ICS), ICS-100; IS 200.a, Incident Command System (ICS) for Single

Resources and Initial Action Incidents, ICS-200; IS 700.a, National Incident Management System (NIMS),

An Introduction; and IS 800.b, National Response Framework (NRF), An Introduction.

Course Length: 2 days

This course is designed to provide local and State-level emergency responders with a robust

understanding of the duties, responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective Operations Section Chief

(OSC) on an All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT). These responsibilities fall into two

categories: 1) responding to the incident and the command needs of the incident, and 2) effectively

fulfilling the position responsibilities of an OSC on an AHIMT. Exercises, simulations, discussions, and a

final exam enable participants to process and apply their new knowledge.

Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS All-Hazards Position-Specific training should be completed by personnel

who are regularly assigned to functional, support, or unit leader positions on United States Fire

Administration (USFA) or other Type III AHIMT’s, or by those persons who desire to seek

credentials/certification in those positions.

Required Prerequisites: G300, Intermediate Incident Command System (ICS) for Expanding Incidents,

ICS-300; G400, Advanced Incident Command System (ICS), Command and General Staff—Complex

Incidents, ICS-400; IS 100.a, Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS), ICS-100; IS 200.a,

Incident Command System (ICS) for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents, ICS-200; IS 700.a,

National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction; and IS 800.b, National Response

Framework (NRF), An Introduction.

Course Length: 4 days

This course is designed to provide local and State-level emergency responders with a robust

understanding of the duties, responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective Planning Section Chief (PSC)

on an All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT). These responsibilities fall into two categories:

PSC duties 1) managing the planning cycle and 2) tracking resources and incident status. Exercises,

simulations, discussions, and a final exam enable participants to process and apply their new knowledge.

Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS All-Hazards Position-Specific training should be completed by personnel

who are regularly assigned to functional, support, or unit leader positions on United States Fire

Administration (USFA) or other Type III AHIMT’s,

or by those persons who desire to seek credentials/certification in those positions.

Required Prerequisites: G300, Intermediate Incident Command System (ICS) for Expanding Incidents,

ICS-300; G400, Advanced Incident Command System (ICS), Command and General Staff—Complex

Incidents, ICS-400; IS 100.a, Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS), ICS-100; IS 200.a,

Incident Command System (ICS) for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents, ICS-200; IS 700.a,

National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction; and IS 800.b, National Response

Framework (NRF), An Introduction.

Course Length: 4 days

This course is designed to provide local and State-level emergency responders with a robust

understanding of the duties, responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective Logistics Section Chief (LSC)

on an All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT). These responsibilities fall into two categories:

LSC duties (1) responding to the incident; and (2) effectively fulfilling the position responsibilities of an

LSC on an AHIMT. Exercises, simulations, discussions, and a final exam enable participants to process

and apply their new knowledge.

Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS All-Hazards Position-Specific training should be completed by personnel

who are regularly assigned to functional, support, or unit leader positions on United States Fire

Administration (USFA) or other Type III AHIMT’s, or by those persons who desire to seek

credentials/certification in those positions.

Required Prerequisites: G300, Intermediate Incident Command System (ICS) for Expanding Incidents,

ICS-300; G400, Advanced Incident Command System (ICS), Command and General Staff—Complex

Incidents, ICS-400; IS 100.a, Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS), ICS-100; IS 200.a,

Incident Command System (ICS) for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents, ICS-200; IS 700.a,

National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction; and IS 800.b, National Response

Framework (NRF), An Introduction.

Course Length: 5 days

This course is designed to provide local and State-level emergency responders with a robust

understanding of the duties, responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective Finance/Administration

Section Chief (FSC) on an All-Hazards Incident Management

Team (AHIMT). These responsibilities fall into two categories: FSC duties 1) managing the Finance/

Administration Section personnel and 2) managing the finances and administrative responsibilities during

an incident. Exercises, simulations, discussions, and a final exam enable participants to process and

apply their new knowledge.

Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS All-Hazards Position-Specific training should be completed by personnel

who are regularly assigned to functional, support, or unit leader positions on United States Fire

Administration (USFA) or other Type III AHIMT’s, or by those persons who desire to seek

credentials/certification in those positions.

Required Prerequisites: G300, Intermediate Incident Command System (ICS) for Expanding Incidents,

ICS-300; G400, Advanced Incident Command System (ICS), Command and General Staff—Complex

Incidents, ICS-400; IS 100.a, Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS), ICS-100; IS 200.a,

Incident Command System (ICS) for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents, ICS-200; IS 700.a,

National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction; and IS 800.b, National Response

Framework (NRF), An Introduction.

Course Length: 3 days