Team training prepares a group of individuals to function together as an Incident Management Team (IMT) in a scenario driven training session. Usually, participants have completed position training and may have worked together before. The complexity level of team training also increases commensurate with the qualifications, capabilities, and needs of the attendees. Courses range from ICS-220 (Initial Response Incident Management Team) and increases to the ICS-620 (Area Command) level. The specific positions typically in attendance at IMT level training sessions include: Command; Command Staff; General Staff; and key subordinates such as the Situation, Resources, and Environmental Unit Leaders. Area Command training courses often include the entire Area Command, as they are typically much smaller than an IMT. Team training focuses on building and/or enhancing team processes, organization, information sharing and management, and interactions, so that the various individuals can effectively work together in a team environment. After all, we like to say ICS and successful incident management is a team sport!
Corresponding Courses
ICS-220: Initial Response Incident Management Team
Focuses on forming and operating an initial response IMT during early incident phases.
ICS-320: Intermediate Incident Management Team
Builds team coordination and planning skills for managing more complex incidents.
ICS-420: Advanced Incident Management Team
Prepares fully qualified IMTs to manage advanced incidents involving multiple functions and agencies.
ICS-620: Area Command Team
Develops Area Command teams responsible for oversight of multiple incident management teams.
ICS‑PAE: Incident Management Team Practical Application Exercise
Hands‑on, scenario‑based exercise focused on applying IMT skills in a realistic incident environment.
Advanced All‑Hazards Incident Management (AAIM)
Advanced training for managing all‑hazards incidents requiring sustained, multi‑discipline coordination.
USFA O‑305: Type 3 Incident Management Team
Nationally recognized curriculum for developing and operating Type 3 AHIMTs.
Incident Command System Planning Process
In‑depth instruction on the ICS Planning “P” and operational planning cycle.
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