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2148 INTRODUCTION TO UNIFIED COMMAND<br />

<strong>Fire</strong> Officer Curriculum<br />

This NFA course is designed for those officers who would likely function in a command or general<br />

staff role position during a multi-agency operation. Students will be exposed to lectures and activities<br />

designed to promote a better understanding of multi-agency needs and a Unified Command<br />

structure. This course is designed to provide an understanding of the requirements of a Unified<br />

Command organization and the skills necessary to operate at complex incidents.<br />

Perquisite: 2137 or 2147<br />

Hours: 16<br />

Students: Min: 12 Max: 30<br />

Fee: $5 Grant fee: $750/Class<br />

2150 INCIDENT SAFETY OFFICER<br />

Students will learn to identify and analyze safety concerns as they relate to all-hazards scene evaluation and<br />

communicate recommended solutions to the command authority. This course examines the safety officer’s<br />

role at emergency response situations. A specific focus is on operations within an incident command system as<br />

a safety officer.<br />

<strong>Fire</strong> Officer<br />

Prerequisite: None<br />

Hours: 16<br />

Students: Min: 12 Max: 30<br />

Fee: $5 Grant fee: $750/Class<br />

2151 HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICER (HSO)<br />

This course examines the HSO’s role in identifying, evaluating and implementing policies and procedures that<br />

affect health and safety for emergency responders. Risk analysis, wellness and other occupational safety<br />

issues are the main emphasis of the program.<br />

Prerequisite: None<br />

Hours: 16<br />

Students: Min: 12 Max: 30<br />

Fee: $5 Grant fee: $750/Class<br />

2153 I-300 INTERMEDIATE INCIDENT COMMAND<br />

This course provides training on and resources for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident<br />

Command System (ICS). The target audience for this course is individuals who may assume a supervisory role<br />

in expanding incidents or Type 3 incidents. Note: During a Type 3 incident, some or all of the command and<br />

general staff positions may be activated, as well as division/group supervisor and/or unit leader level positions.<br />

This course expands upon information covered in the ICS-100 and ICS-200 courses.<br />

Prerequisite: 2137 or 2147 or equivalent training comparable to I-100 and I-200<br />

Hours: 16<br />

Students: Min: 12 Max: 30<br />

Fee: $5<br />

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