NC Eastern AHEC

ICS 100- Introduction to Incident Command System

Course Overview
ICS 100, 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).

Course Objectives:
At the completion of this course, you should be able to:

- Explain the principles and basic structure of the Incident Command System (ICS).
- Describe the NIMS management characteristics that are the foundation of the ICS.
- Describe the ICS functional areas and the roles of the Incident Commander and Command Staff.
- Describe the General Staff roles within ICS.
- Identify how NIMS management characteristics apply to ICS for a variety of roles and discipline areas.

1). Before taking this course, students must register for a FEMA Student Identification Number (FEMA SID). Registration is free and can be completed online: https://cdp.dhs.gov/femasid/register.
2). Once a student receives their FEMA SID, they must use it to take all ICS courses.
3). Incident Command System (ICS) courses are offered free of charge.
4). Courses can be completed online: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-100.c
5). To complete the course, either review the summary from the network or complete the Interactive Web-Based Course linked from the site noted above.

- Course length: 2 hrs
- Once this course has been completed, you will receive confirmation of pass or failure. If you pass, please print off the certificate and turn it in to Health Science Teacher/ NENC MRC Coordinator