ICS 200 · FEMA IS-200 aligned · NIMS
When the incident grows, who commands the commanders?
A fire captain can handle a building fire alone. When mutual aid arrives and other agencies respond, someone must be in command of those in command. Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response (ICS 200) trains supervisors for exactly that moment.
- 4hours
- 3modules
- 9lessons
- 0.4CEU
- 3yr certificate
Who should take ICS 200
First responders
Firefighters, police officers and EMTs working under or in charge of ICS in the field.
Public health
Public health workers and doctors in outbreaks, mass casualty events and health crises.
Emergency management
Federal, tribal, state and local emergency management and homeland security staff.
Military & Guard
Service members supporting civil authorities during domestic incidents and disasters.
Public works & utilities
Crews restoring vital services after a disaster or emergency.
IMT members
Command or General Staff on Type 4 and Type 3 incidents.
Private sector & NGOs
Representatives working inside a unified command structure.
Facility leaders
Safety officers and school or hospital administrators managing the scene until outside responders arrive.
3 modules, 9 lessons
Foundation of NIMS & ICS
- Understanding the National Incident Management System (NIMS)
- Incident command and unified command
- Delegation of authority and management by objectives
Organizational structure & functional roles
- Functional areas and positions in NIMS
- Operational areas and positions in NIMS
- Transfer of command and incident briefings
Resource management & applied practice
- Flexibility, resource management and incident typing
- Practical application scenario I
- Practical application scenario II
Followed by a final exam. Prerequisite: ICS 100: Introduction to the Incident Command System.
Questions & answers
What does ICS 200 cover that ICS 100 does not?
ICS 200 prepares supervisors for expanding incidents: activating Command and General Staff positions, transfer of command, unified command and Area Command structures, delegation of authority, management by objectives, and resource management and incident typing for Type 3 and Type 4 responses.
Is ICS 100 a prerequisite for ICS 200?
Yes. ICS 200 builds on ICS 100, Introduction to the Incident Command System, and completing ICS 100 is a prerequisite for enrollment.
Which standard does this ICS 200 course follow?
It is aligned with FEMA IS-200, Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response, and the National Incident Management System (NIMS).
How often should ICS 200 training be renewed?
FEMA does not set a fixed renewal frequency. Industry best practice is to retrain at least once every three years, and this course's certificate is valid for three years.
Be ready before it escalates.
$79.99 per person online, with bulk pricing from 2 seats. English or Español, on any device. Also available as SCORM, virtual instructor-led or in-person training.
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