Course Overview
ICS‑400 provides advanced training for personnel who require an in‑depth application of the Incident Command System (ICS) to manage large, complex incidents and events. Building on concepts covered in ICS‑100 through ICS‑300, this course emphasizes overall incident management rather than tactical operations and focuses on large‑scale organizational development, Command and General Staff roles and relationships, and the planning, operational, logistical, and financial considerations necessary for effective incident management. The course also introduces the application of Area Command and highlights the importance of interagency and multi‑agency coordination when managing complex, multi‑jurisdictional incidents.
Who is this course for?
- Incident Commanders and Command Staff
- General Staff members
- Area Command personnel
- Emergency managers
- Multi‑Agency Coordination (MAC) and Emergency Operations Center (EOC) managers
- Senior responders expected to manage or support complex or expanding incidents
Course objectives
- Explain the unique management challenges associated with major or complex incidents and events
- Describe the circumstances under which Area Command is established
- Describe the circumstances under which Multi‑Agency Coordination (MAC) Systems are established
- Apply advanced ICS principles to large‑scale, multi‑jurisdictional incident management
- Demonstrate effective coordination among Command, General Staff, and supporting agencies
Delivery format
Activities may include instructor-led, in-person training supported by realistic scenario-based learning, group discussion and facilitated instruction, finance planning exercises, problem-solving activities, and asynchronous activities.
Duration
2 days (15 hours)
Recommended prerequisites
Please check with your organization or Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) to determine whether EMSI recommended pre-requisite completion is required.
Successful completion of ICS-300
Comparable courses
- FEMA/EMI E/L/G0400
- NWCG I-400
- USCG ICS-400
Next Steps
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