At the completion of this course, you should be able to:

• Explain the principles and basic structure of the Incident Command System (ICS).
• Describe the NIMS Management Characteristics that are the foundation of the ICS.
• Describe the ICS functional areas and the roles of the Incident Commander and Command Staff.
• Describe the General Staff roles within ICS.
• Identify how NIMS management characteristics apply to ICS for a variety of roles and discipline areas.