Disaster Incident Command System

Introduction

The Disaster Incident Command System (ICS) is a management system designed to enable effective and efficient disaster incident management by integrating a combination of facilities, equipment, personnel, procedures, and communications operating within a common organizational structure. ICS is normally structured to facilitate activities in five major functional areas: command, operations, planning, logistics, Intelligence & Investigations, finance and administration. It is a fundamental form of disaster management, with the purpose of enabling incident commanders to identify the key concerns associated with the incident often under urgent conditions without sacrificing attention to any component of the incident command system.

Duration

5 Days

Who Should Attend?

This programme is aimed at training:

The course targets all individuals from Local communities, local governments,  national governments, International Organizations, Non-Governmental Organizations, and the private sector as these skills are essential for every person because disasters can affect anybody globally.

Course Objectives

• Understanding key terms of Disaster Management
• Understanding Types and classification of disasters
• Understanding Principles of Disaster Management
• Demining Disaster Management cycle
• Understanding Core Elements of Disaster Management: The 5 Sectors
• Enhancing Fundamentals of the Incident Command System (ICS)
• Incident Command System (ICS) for Initial Action Incidents
• Incident Command System (ICS) for Expanding Incidents

Methodology

The instructor led trainings are delivered using a blended learning approach and comprise of presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web-based tutorials and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professional and trainers in these fields. All facilitation and course materials will be offered in English. The participants should be reasonably proficient in English.