Lesson 1 Overview

This lesson provides an overview of the Incident Command System (ICS) and the National Incident Management System (NIMS).

Lesson Objectives

At the end of this lesson, you should be able to:

  • Describe the Incident Command System (ICS).
  • Describe the National Incident Management System (NIMS).
Arrow next to Course Overview, bullet next to Incident Command and Unified Command, bullet next to Delegation of Authority and Management by Objectives, bullet next to Functional Areas and Positions, bullet next to Incident Briefings and Meetings, bullet next to Organizational Flexibility, bullet next to Transfer of Command, bullet next to Application Activity, bullet next to Course Summary.
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This lesson should take approximately 15 minutes to complete.