ICS Canada - I100 - Introduction to the Incident Command System - VILT

Introduction to Incident Command System, I-100 introduces the Incident Command System (ICS) and provides the foundation for higher level ICS training.

Description

Introduction to Incident Command System, I-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.

Learning Outcomes

At the successful completion of this course participants will be able to demonstrate an introductory knowledge of the Incident Command System as described in the following topics and learning outcomes:

• Purpose of ICS: the requirements and purpose to use ICS and common incident tasks.
• Basic Principles and Features of ICS
• Incident Commander and Command Staff Functions: roles and functions of the Incident Commander and Command Staff.
• General Staff Functions: roles and functions of the Operations, Planning, Logistics and Finance/Administration sections.
• Facilities: basic ICS facilities, their use and location, and facility map symbols.
• Common Responsibilities: common mobilization responsibilities and common responsibilities at an incident, individual accountability responsibilities, and common demobilization responsibilities.


Target Audience

Typically, agencies and organizations adopting and implementing ICS should require all personnel at the following levels of responsibility in emergency management and incident response operations: first-line supervisor, mid-level management and command and general staff to complete I-100.

Certification:

Examination requiring 80% for award of ICS Canada Certificate of Completion

Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this course.

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