Approved 05/13
Credit:
3 semester credit hours (3 hours lecture)Prerequisite/Co-requisite:
Completed the Online Orientation and answered 7+ questions correctly on the Online Learner Self-Assessment:http://www.lit.edu/depts/DistanceEd/OnlineOrientation/OOStep2.aspx
Course Description
A study of the common set of procedures of the unified incident command system for organizing personnel, facilities, equipment, and communications to successfully coordinate multi-agency response. Includes the identification and application of key roles and functional responsibilities for professionally managing multi-agency incidents. Also covers one or more practical application exercises and/or scenarios. This course is time-bound, structured and completed totally online.
Required Textbook and Materials
1. IS100.B: Introduction to ICSThe Student Guide to the course is provided online for student download or online viewing at the following website: http://training.fema.gov/emiweb/is/is100blst.asp
a. IS 100, Introduction to the Incident Command System, introduces the Incident Command System (ICS) and provides the foundation for higher level ICS training. This module describes the history, features and principles, and organizational structure of the Incident Command System. It also explains the relationship between ICS and the National Incident Management System (NIMS)
2. IS200.B: ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
The Student Guide to the course is provided online for student download or online viewing at the following website: http://training.fema.gov/emiweb/is/is200blst.asp
a. ICS 200 is designed to enable personnel to operate efficiently during an incident or event within the Incident Command System (ICS). ICS-200 provides training on and resources for personnel who are likely to assume a supervisory position within the ICS.
Course Objectives
(with applicable SCANS skills after each)Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Conduct incident command practical competencies. (SCANS: C1, C5, C6, C7, C8, C9, C14, C15, C18, F1, F2, F5, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10, F12, F13, F15, F17) 2. Identify the functional responsibilities of unified incident command. (SCANS:
C1, C5, C6, C7 C8, C9, C14, C15, C18, F1, F2, F5, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10, F12, F13, F15, F17)
3. Demonstrate coordination of emergency operation centers and incident command operations. (SCANS: C1, C5, C6, C7 C8, C9, C14, C15, C18, F1, F2, F5, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10, F12, F13, F15, F17)
4. Differentiate between successes and failures of recent ICS national level events. (SCANS: C1, C5, C6, C7 C8, C9, C14, C15, C18, F1, F2, F5, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10, F12, F13, F15, F17)
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5. Discuss examples of the various roles Executive/Senior Officials play in national emergencies. (SCANS: C1, C5, C6, C7 C8, C9, C14, C15, C18, F1, F2, F5, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10, F12, F13, F15, F17)
SCANS Skills and Competencies
Beginning in the late 1980’s, the U.S. Department of Labor Secretary’s Commission on
Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS) conducted extensive research and interviews with
business owners, union leaders, supervisors, and laborers in a wide variety of work settings to determine what knowledge workers needed in order to perform well on a job. In 1991 the Commission announced its findings in What Work Requires in Schools. In its research, the Commission determined that “workplace know-how” consists of two elements: foundation skills and workplace competencies.
Course Outline
A. IS 100.B – Introduction to ICS 1. Module Overview
2. ICS Overview 3. Basic Features of ICS
4. Incident Commander and Command Staff Functions
5. General Staff Functions 6. ICS Facilities
7. Common Responsibilities 8. Module Summary
B. IS 200.B – ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
1. Module Overview
2. Leadership and Management
3. Delegation of Authority and Management by Objectives 4. Functional Areas and Positions 5. Briefings
6. Organizational Flexibility 7. Transfer of Command 8. Module Summary C. Major Events and ICS
1. Review ICS for Executives/Senior Officials
2. Review Response for Oklahoma City Bombing, Hurricane Katrina, and the Boston Marathon Bombing 3. Lessons learned from disasters
Grade Scale
90 – 100 A 80 – 89 B 70 – 79 C 60 – 69 D 0 – 59 FCourse Evaluation
Final grades will be calculated according to the following criteria: 1. 3 Module Assignments 60%
2. Discussions 10%
3. Final Project 30%
Course Requirements
1. Participate in online discussions between students.
2. You must log onto Blackboard at a minimum of three times a week and complete all assignments and tests available in the modules.
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3. Complete a comprehensive Final Project on ICS
Course Policies
1. Students will have one week to complete online assignments and tests. Grades will be in Blackboard.
2. If you wish to drop a course, the student is responsible for initiating and completing the drop process. If you stop coming to class and fail to drop the course, you will earn an ‘F’ in the course.
3. Please do not leave voice mail for your professor due to hearing loss from combat.
4. The Instructor will respond to e-mail communication within 24 hours Monday through Friday.
Technical Requirements
The latest technical requirements, including hardware, compatible browsers, operating systems, software, Java, etc. can be found online at:
http://kb.blackboard.com/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=25368512
A functional internet connection, such as DSL, cable, or WiFi is necessary to maximize the use of the online technology and resources.
Disabilities Statement
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1992 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 are federal anti-discrimination statutes that provide comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, these statutes require that all students with documented disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodations for their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Special Populations Coordinator at (409) 880-1737 or visit the office in Student Services, Cecil Beeson Building.
http://www.lit.edu/depts/stuserv/special/default.aspx
Course Schedule
(schedule subject to change)Week Topics Reference
1 Course Introduction – Syllabus, instructor, netiquette, and course navigation
Orientation Module
Module 1: IS 100.B Introduction to Incident Command System
x Unit 1 - Course Overview x Unit 2 - ICS Overview
x Unit 3 - ICS Features and Principles x Unit 4 - Incident Commander and
Command Staff Functions
Online Module 1 x ICS 100b_Student
Manual (Unit 1 – 4) x Unit (1- 4): Power
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Week Topics Reference
2 Module 1: IS 100.B Introduction to Incident Command System (continued)
x Unit 5 - General Staff Functions x Unit 6 - Unified Command
x Unit 7 - Course Summary, Putting It All Together
Online Module 1 x ICS 100b_Student
Manual (Unit 5 - 7) x Unit (5 - 7): Power
Points & Videos
IS 100.B Assignment – Assignment 1 IS 100 Assessment
(FEMA Website)
3 Module 2: IS 200.B ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
x Unit 1 - Course Overview
x Unit 2 - Leadership and Management x Unit 3 - Delegation of Authority and
Management by Objectives x Unit 4 - Functional Areas and Positions
Unit 5 - Briefings Online Module 2, IS 200.b ICS Materials x ICS 200b_Student Manual (Unit 1 - 5) x Power Points (01 – 05_VisualsICS200b_S ept 2011.ppt)
4 Module 2: IS 200.B ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents (continued)
x Unit 6 - Organizational Flexibility x Unit 7 - Transfer of Command
x Unit 8 - Course Summary
Online Module 2, IS 200.b ICS Materials x ICS 200b_Student Manual (Unit 6 - 8) x Power Points (06 – 08_VisualsICS200b_S ept 2011.ppt) IS 200.B - Assignment 2 IS 200 Assessment (FEMA Website)
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Week Topics Reference
5 Module 3: Major Events and ICS
x A Study of the Lessons of Disasters x Oklahoma City Bombing
x Hurricane Katrina Lessons Learned x Review of Incident Command System
Overview for Executives/Senior Officials
Online Module 3 Materials
x A study of the lessons of disasters paper x Oklahoma City
Bombing Memorial official video links x Executive Summary of
the Oklahoma City Bombing
x White House report on the lessons learned from Hurricane Katrina
x FEMA ICS 402 Training
Module 3 Assignment – Assignment 3 Online Module 3
Final Project Due All Materials
