Incidents that are not site specific, are geographically dispersed, or evolve over longer periods of time may require extraordinary coordination among response participants including federal, state, tribal, and local governments, as well as non-governmental organizations and the private sector. The National Incident Management System (NIMS) document additionally states that chemical, …
EMSI is pleased to announce that we have recently completed significant updates to two of our flagship courses: ICS-320 Intermediate Incident Management Team and ICS-410 Advanced Incident Commander. ICS-320 The ICS-320 course has long been a staple of the EMSI training catalog. The course traditionally focuses on the functions of …
EMSI is pleased to announce that we will be attending and supporting the All-Hazards IMT Association (AHIMTA) 2015 Training & Education Symposium in Denver, CO, in December 2015. As part of our involvement in the symposium, we will be offering our ICS-310: Intermediate Incident Commander training course during the pre- …
The continued evolution of all-hazards incident management and the ever increasing complexity of the response environments has created new challenges for modern-day Incident Commanders. With more external influences and non-operational management challenges than ever before as well as an increased potential for post-incident inquiries and litigation, a critical resource to …
EMSI, Inc. continues to provide emergency management performance support to responders through the development of Incident Command System (ICS) courses and job aids. We are proud to offer our new Environmental Unit Leader course and job aid. This course and job aid were recently developed in consultation with government and …
I’m honored to be able to commemorate our fifteenth year in business. EMSI was formally started in March of 2000 by an amazing group of response professionals, some of whom were involved in the actual creation of the Incident Command System in the 1970’s. They forged EMSI’s culture through an …
Winter storms, snow, wind chill, frost, ice and extreme cold are a coast-to-coast threat to the United States and Canada. Last winter season major cities as far south as Atlanta and Dallas have been paralyzed by snow and ice. As with any emergency event it is more often than not …
It is uniformly agreed that the Incident Command System has made enormous strides over the past decade. While many of the diverse elements embodied in ICS have evolved, it is clear that the Situation Unit has made some of the greatest advancements. Changes in Information Technology and Data Integration has …
In the 6th century B.C.E., Chinese general Sun Tzu wrote in the manuscript the Art of War, “If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained, you will also …
Over the past fourteen years, EMSI has developed scenarios, conducted exercises, coached and mentored responders, and provided evaluation services to a wide variety of clients around the world.Our cadre of seasoned professionals is ready to help your organization prepare for exercises and real-world events alike. Exercise Development and Execution: EMSI …
