S-104

Command and Control of Incident Operations

The course is designed to cover basic factors involved in coping with an emergency scene, and determining the best use of available resources in protecting lives and property. The course emphasizes the changing nature of an emergency situation, and the ways in which the fire officer can evaluate the effectiveness of his or her proposed Incident Action Plan. This course will outline simple techniques of size-up, risk management, strategic determination, tactical considerations and resource deployment. Specific emphasis is placed on incident management using the Incident Command System. Students will learn through repetitive reinforcement skill sessions on a tabletop simulation board and actually perform the assigned duty. The course is intended for officers who may be in command of fires and other emergencies involving close coordination and maximum use of large amounts of staffing and equipment. Typical tactical situations and case histories are given. The development of critical thinking skills is stressed. All material and subject matter meets or exceeds the objectives of NFPA 1500, Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Programs; NFPA 1561, Standards for Emergency Services Incident Management System and ISO.