Course Overview
This course provides local-and state- level emergency responders with a robust understanding of the duties, responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective Planning Section Chief (PSC) on an All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT). These responsibilities fall into two categories:
1) Managing the planning cycle
2) Tracking resources and incident status
This course is an instructor-led training that supports learning through discussion, lecture, and active participation in multiple exercises that provides a realistic, scenario-driven approach to mastering the skills required of a PSC. Exercises, simulations, discussions, and a final exam enable participants to process and apply their new knowledge.
Program Area(s)
- Incident Command System
- Multi-Hazard Mitigation Planning
- Universal Emergency Preparedness
- FEMA Planning
- FEMA Employee Training
Target Audience
NIMS ICS All-Hazards training should be completed by personnel who are regularly assigned to Functional, Support, or Unit Leader positions on Type 3 or 4 AHIMTs, or by those persons who desire to seek credentials/certification in those positions.
Duration
Duration: Four days (25 hours)
Required Pre-requisites
- E/G0300, ICS-300: Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents;
- E/G0400, ICS-400: Advanced Incident Command System for Command and General Staff—Complex Incidents;
- IS-0100.b, Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS-100;
- IS-0200.b, Incident Command System for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents;
- IS-0700.a, National Incident Management System, An Introduction; and
- IS-0800.b, National Response Framework, An Introduction
Materials
- NIMS ICS All-Hazards Planning Section Chief Training Manual
- Scenario handouts
- EMSI All Hazards Planning Section Chief (PSC) Job Aid (optional)