NIMS - Incident Command System for the Fire Service(Prerequisite for Company Officer)

Course Description:
This course is designed to meet the needs of Fire Fighters and Fire Officers who have responsibilities to deploy, implement, and/or function within an Incident Command System (ICS).  This program addresses the need for an incident management system.  It provides an overview of the structure, how ICS can be expanded for the nature of the incident and  addresses command skills needed by Fire Fighters and Fire Officers on the effective use of ICS guidelines, and includes scenario practice on how to apply ICS.

Course Name:

NIMS - ICS for the Fire Service

Acronym:

NIMS - ICS

Course Code:

L13A

Instructional Hours:

16

Student Manuals:

NIMS-Incident Command System for the Fire Service

Videos:

Included in the Instructor Package

To Schedule Course:

IMS

Instructor Fee:

$720.00

Student Application:

IMS

Student Prerequisites:

• Eighteen years of age or older
• Member of an organized Michigan Fire Department or a pre-service student registered through a recognized College or University based Regional Training Center.

Explorer and Cadet Exceptions:
Individuals sponsored by a fire department cadet program or fire department Boy Scouts of America Explorer Program. (must have a copy of governmental resolution on file with the MFFTC).
(a)  Department cadets and explorer scouts must be 16 to 17 years 
      of age (no exceptions).
(b)  18 years of age or over do not qualify for cadet or explorer 
      status.

Quiz: Yes

Written Test: None

Practical Test: None

Instructor List 

Instructor list for the NIMS - ICS for the Fire Service Course. Please address all questions to the appropriate Region Supervisor

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