Incident Command System Training

Incident Command System training is a requirement for

• Local government agencies

• Fire agencies

• Emergency Medical Services agencies

• Law enforcement agencies

• Public works

• Healthcare/hospitals, and

• Schools and higher education institutions.

Incident Command System training is recommended but not required for

• Non-governmental entities

• Private sector entities

ICS Training is available in two options:

1. Online training through FEMA's Emergency Management Institute, or

2. Classroom delivery offered throughout the year.

Online Training

• Available for ICS 100, 200, 700 and 800. (ICS 300 and 400 are classroom only - no online course)

  • ICS 100 Training http://training.fema.gov/emiweb/is/is100b.asp (3 hours)

  • ICS 200 Training http://training.fema.gov/emiweb/is/is200b.asp (3 hours)

  • ICS 700 Training http://training.fema.gov/emiweb/is/is700a.asp (3 hours)

  • ICS 800 Training http://training.fema.gov/emiweb/is/is800b.asp (3 hours)

Classroom Training

• Available for ICS 300, 400, 700 and 800

• Training usually conducted at the Grant County Emergency Operations Center in Moses Lake

Classroom training length

FEMA requires instructors to teach to a minimum amount of time (not just teach the lessons) to ensure students are familiar with the information. The length of classroom training sessions are:

• ICS 300 - 18 hours (2 days)

• ICS 400 - 14 hours (1.5 days)

• ICS 700 - 8 hours (1.0 day)

• ICS 800 - 8 hours (1.0 days)

Downloads

• ICS300 Student Manual v. July 2008

• ICS400 Student Manual v. July 2008

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