Incident Command System

EMSI provides a comprehensive range of all‑hazards Incident Command System (ICS) training designed to support individuals, teams, and organizations at every level of incident management. Our nationally recognized instructors bring real‑world experience to every course, delivering practical, scenario‑based instruction aligned with industry standards.

System Training

System training establishes the foundation of ICS by introducing core principles, terminology, organizational structure, and basic roles and responsibilities. Courses progress from introductory to advanced levels (ICS‑100 through ICS‑400).

Position Training

Position training builds on system fundamentals by developing the knowledge and skills required to perform specific ICS roles within an Incident Management Team (IMT).

Team Training and Exercises

Team training prepares groups of personnel to function effectively as an Incident Management Team through scenario‑based exercises that emphasize coordination, communication, and decision‑making.

Section Training

Section training provides an overview of ICS General Staff Sections—Operations, Planning, Logistics, and Finance—focusing on roles, responsibilities, and coordination within each section.

FEMA All-Hazards Training

EMSI delivers FEMA NIMS ICS All‑Hazards Position Specific Training and related courses, taught by qualified instructors with extensive operational and incident management experience.

U.S. Coast Guard ICS Training

EMSI supports the U.S. Coast Guard’s national ICS training program and has played a key role in the development and delivery of its curriculum since the program’s inception.

ICS Canada Training

EMSI provides ICS Canada training to support a standardized approach to incident management across Canadian organizations, promoting interoperability and consistent response practices.