200-Initial Attack Incident Commander 16 hrs.

This course is designed to meet the training needs of the incident commander type 4 (ICT4). It is presented in a discussion/exercise format. The six instructional units include Foundation Skills; Intelligence Gathering and Documentation; Size Up the Incident; Develop a Plan of Action; Post-fire Activities; Evaluating Incident Objectives and Manage the Incident. Evaluation of the student is by unit tests and performance-based evaluations.

Objectives / Details:

● Demonstrate effective foundation skills (leadership, risk management, and communications) at the ICT4 level.

● Gather and document essential information about the incident.

● Size up the incident, develop plan of action.

● Manage the incident through effective leadership.

● Demonstrate the ability to evaluate plan of action and adjust the plan when necessary.

● Conduct post-fire activities.