Personnel supporting initial incident management establish command structure, coordinate early response resources, and stabilize operations during the dynamic opening phase of an incident. This course strengthens leadership and coordination across the initial response Incident Management Team.
Course overview
ICS-220 prepares emergency management and response personnel to manage the complex and often extended initial response phase of an incident. Expanding on ICS-200 concepts, the course focuses on coordination, command direction, safety, logistics, and planning activities that occur within the early stages of the Operational Planning Cycle (the “stem” of the Planning P). The course also prepares responders to function as members of an initial response Incident Management Team beyond the Incident Commander role.
Who is this course for?
- Personnel assigned or preparing to serve as Initial Response Incident Commanders.
- Members of initial response Incident Management Teams, including short teams.
- Responders who may assume supervisory or coordination roles during the early stages of incident response.
Course objectives
- Explain preparedness, notification, and size-up considerations during the initial response phase.
- Apply command direction principles during early incident operations.
- Describe how to establish and manage an initial response Incident Management Team structure.
- Explain the roles and responsibilities of initial response IMT personnel.
- Identify hazards and risks and support the incident safety function.
- Describe how to provide logistical support during initial response operations.
- Apply ICS Form 201 to support response management and extended operations.
- Assess incident progress during the early operational period.
- Explain the purpose and application of Unified Command during initial response.
- Describe procedures for command transitions.
- Conduct effective incident briefings during early response operations.
Delivery format
Activities may include instructor-led, lecture-based instruction supported by facilitated discussion, practical exercises, and asynchronous activities.
Duration
2 days (16 hours)
Recommended prerequisites
Successful completion of ICS-100
Successful completion of ICS-200
Comparable courses
NWCG S-200 Initial Attack
Next Steps
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