Supervisors working within the Incident Command System coordinate resources, apply management principles, and support organized response operations during incidents and events.
Course overview
ICS-200 builds on foundational ICS knowledge and prepares personnel to operate effectively in supervisory roles during incident response. The course introduces leadership and management principles within ICS, organizational structure and roles, delegation of authority, incident objectives, and coordination practices that support efficient incident management. It also provides context for how ICS supports scalable response operations and prepares learners for expanded ICS training.
Who is this course for?
- Personnel who may assume supervisory responsibilities during incident response operations.
- Responders transitioning from single-resource roles to leadership positions within ICS environments.
- Public and private sector personnel supporting coordinated incident management activities.
Course objectives
- Analyze the coordination and support structures of an incident command system.
- Demonstrate the appropriate application of ICS principles, leadership qualities, and operational tools during an initial response.
- Examine the demand and complexity of an emergency incident.
Delivery format
This course is available in both virtual and in-person formats. The virtual format provides a fully asynchronous online learning experience that participants can complete independently. In-person delivery is available upon request and may include instructor-led instruction, facilitated discussion, practical exercises, and other application-based activities.
Both formats provide instruction and opportunities to apply foundational ICS concepts to initial response and developing incidents.
Duration
4 hours
Recommended prerequisites
Successful completion of ICS-100
Please check with your organization or Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) to determine if you need a take any pre-requisites before this course.
This Course may be Taught in Conjunction With
- ICS-100 (ICS 100/200)
- ICS-300 (ICS 200/300)
- ICS 220 (ICS 200/220)
- ICS 210 (ICS 200/210)
Comparable courses
- IS-200
- NWCG I-200