2017-2018 Catalog

FIS-227 NIMS: Advanced

This course is designed to prepare emergency response personnel to manage large, complex incidents effectively by using the functional components of the Incident Command System. The course integrates many activities that will promote teamwork among various first responder agencies. The focus of the course is to enhance the skills necessary to operate as a team in various command and staff positions and to promote an understanding of team operations through applied learning modules using various simulations. This class meets the National Incident Management System (NIMS) requirements for certification at the 300 and 400 levels. (3 contact hours)

Credits

3

Prerequisite

FIS-219 and FIS-226 or consent of coordinator

Department

Public Services