ICS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System
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FEMA Emergency Management Institute (EMI), NIMS/ICS Standards
Course Introduction
The ICS-100 course introduces the principles and structure of the Incident Command System (ICS), a standardized framework for managing emergencies and disasters.
It explains the purpose of ICS and its integration with the National Incident Management System (NIMS).
Participants will learn about the roles of the Incident Commander, Command Staff, and General Staff, as well as the concepts of chain of command and communication flow.
The course highlights how ICS applies to both small-scale incidents and large, multi-agency events.
Through lectures, case studies, and exercises, learners gain practical insight into incident coordination and resource management.
By completion, participants will have the foundational knowledge required to operate effectively within an ICS environment.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
- Describe the purpose, principles, and organizational structure of ICS.
- Explain the relationship between ICS and NIMS.
- Identify key leadership roles: Incident Commander, Command Staff, and General Staff.
- Recognize how chain of command and communication flow are maintained.
- Apply basic ICS concepts to small-scale incidents or planned events.
Who Should Attend
- Emergency responders at the awareness or operational level (fire, police, EMS).
- Hazardous materials response team members requiring knowledge of incident command.
- Supervisors and team leaders in industrial facilities with potential chemical or fire incidents.
- Environmental, health, and safety (EHS/HSE) professionals supporting emergency preparedness.
- Government and municipal employees responsible for public safety and disaster coordination.
- Private sector staff involved in business continuity, security, or crisis management.
- Volunteers and NGO personnel participating in disaster response operations.
- New personnel who may be assigned to an incident command structure during emergencies.
