Advanced Incident Commanders lead complex incident operations by setting strategic direction, coordinating Unified Command, and managing interagency response efforts. This workshop builds on foundational Incident Commander training to strengthen leadership, decision-making, and coordination skills for large-scale or Type 2 incidents.
Course Overview
The Advanced Incident Commander Workshop builds on knowledge gained in previous Incident Commander training, including ICS-410, and focuses on the roles and responsibilities of the Incident Commander during complex or large-scale incidents such as interagency Type 2 responses. Designed for experienced Incident Commanders, this workshop holds participants to a higher performance standard and emphasizes leadership in dynamic incident environments.
Who this course is for?
- Experienced Type 3 Incident Commanders preparing for Type 2 incidents
- Incident Commanders seeking advanced leadership development
- IMT personnel supporting complex or multi-agency incident operations
Course objectives
- Explain the role of Command during complex incident operations.
- Apply leadership principles to establish command presence and guide incident response.
- Demonstrate effective command-level decision-making techniques.
- Apply conflict resolution strategies within Unified Command.
- Identify regulatory requirements for Incident Commanders.
- Coordinate effectively with external entities, including Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs), Area Command, and corporate Crisis Management Teams.
- Explain the Incident Commander’s role when working within an Area Command structure.
- Identify and manage external influences that impact incident operations.
- Describe Command responsibilities during major or complex incident management.
- Explain requirements for developing a General Plan.
Delivery format
Activities may include instructor-led, in-person training supported by realistic scenario-based learning, group discussion and facilitated instruction, leadership exercises, problem-solving activities, and asynchronous activities.
Duration
Two days (16 hours)
Pre-requisite (required)
- Successful completion of ICS-300 and ICS-400
- Successful completion of ICS-410 or an equivalent Incident Commander course
- Experience as a Type 3 Incident Commander
Comparable courses
- none
Next Steps
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