The Incident Command System, as we know it today, started as most emergency management systems do: by necessity caused by a major disaster. In this case, the disaster was the worst series of fires ...

FEMA released the refreshed National Incident Management System (NIMS) Training Program today for a 30-day National Engagement Period. This time provides an opportunity for interested parties to ...

Q424 – Incident Command System Simulation Series: Nursing Home To access these four courses, as well as others, visit NFA Online at www.nfaonline.dhs.gov and select the "Browse Catalog" or "New ...

Most fire departments, regardless of size, have some form of written policy on the requirement for an incident command system. But, if that system isn't put to practical use, it's useless.

The nation's first responders now can take two new incident command system (ICS) review courses online through the National Emergency Training Center (NETC) Virtual Campus. The new, scenario-based ...

Firefighters graduating their basic training program are rightfully very proud of their accomplishment. ... but rather discuss the incident command system (ICS) ...

Assign employees with reasonable expertise and training to critical functions without loss of precious time. Activate only those positions needed to manage a particular incident or level of incident.

ICS-300 and ICS-400 provide training for personnel who require advanced application of the incident command system. These comprehensive courses expand upon information covered in the ICS-100 and ...

ALPENA, Mich. -- From July 23- Aug. 3, firefighters from Latvia, Bulgaria, and Estonia attended an Incident Command course at Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, gaining familiarity with ...

The all volunteer team of first responders is what makes the Buffalo District's Incident Command System, effective during a crisis situation, January 22, 2014.