IS-100
Introduction to ICS
Audience: All operators supporting incidents
- ICS purpose, principles, and structure
- Incident Commander role and chain of command
- Span of control and manageable supervision
- Unity of command vs. multiagency coordination
Practice IS-100
IS-200
ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
Audience: Operators serving in lead or supervisory roles
- Leadership in initial incidents
- Transfer of command basics
- Resource ordering and assignment lifecycle
- Incident briefing expectations
Practice IS-200
ICS-300
Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents
Audience: Emergency coordinators and section-level staff
- Expanding incident organization
- Planning cycle and Incident Action Plan rhythm
- General staff functions and handoffs
- Complex communications planning
Practice ICS-300
ICS-400
Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff
Audience: Command-level and multi-incident leaders
- Area command and complex incidents
- Unified command decision patterns
- Interagency policy and strategic coordination
- High-level coordination across incidents
Practice ICS-400
IS-700
National Incident Management System (NIMS) Introduction
Audience: All personnel using NIMS doctrine
- NIMS components and intent
- Preparedness, communications, and resource management
- Management and coordination structures
- Command and coordination integration
Practice IS-700
IS-800
National Response Framework (NRF) Introduction
Audience: Operators supporting whole-community response
- NRF core concepts and doctrine
- Roles of local, tribal, state, and federal partners
- How ESFs support incident response
- How NRF relates to NIMS and ICS
Practice IS-800