BASIC INCIDENT COMMAND
SYSTEM TRAINING COURSE
COURSE OVERVIEW
Incident Command System
• One of the flagship
programs of the OCD as
mandated by RA 10121
• Intended for individuals
who are tasked to lead
tactical response
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Origin of ICS
ICS is brought by the US Forest Service with
funding from USAID through the ASEAN-US
Cooperation on Disaster Management which
started in 2003
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USFS Training for Pioneer ICS
Cadres
5-day ICS Basic/Intermediate Course ( July 19-23, 2010)
Integrated Planning Course (Oct. 11-21, 2010)
Admin. & Finance Sec. Chief Course (Feb. 28-Mar. 1, 2011)
Operations Sec. Chief Course (Mar. 3-4, 2011)
Logistics Sec. Chief Course (Mar. 4-7, 2011)
Incident Commanders’ Course (Mar. 8-11, 2011)
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Training of ICS Cadres (2010 to Present)
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ICS in the ASEAN Region
ICS is introduced as a model to facilitate
interoperability among ASEAN member
states during emergencies
“ONE ASEAN, ONE RESPONSE”
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ICS Ladderized Courses
TRAINING COURSE NO OF DAYS
Basic ICS 3
Integrated Planning Course on ICS 5
ICS Position Courses 5
All-Hazards IMT Training 5
Training for Instructors 5
TOTAL 23 Days
ICS Executive Course 1 Day
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BASIC ICS INTEGRATED PLANNING
ICS POSITION COURSES AHIMT TRAINING
TRAINING FOR INSTRUCTORS
General Objective
At the end of the training, the participants will
be able to obtain the knowledge, skills and
attitude that are essential for the application
of basic concepts and principles of ICS in
any disaster situation.
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Specific Objectives
Upon completion of the training, the
participants will be able to:
1. Explain the concept of ICS, its background,
overview, principles and features;
2. Describe the ICS organization;
3. Determine the ICS facilities;
4. Learn how to manage planned events and
major incidents;
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Specific Objectives
5. Explain the principle of management by
objectives;
6. Determine the essentials in managing
resources in ICS;
7. Understand the considerations for incident
and event planning; and
8. Discuss the use of transfer of command,
demobilization and close-out
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Course Methodologies
• Interactive-lecture discussion
• Workshops
• Structured learning exercises
• Demonstration/ return-demonstration
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Course Modules
Module 1: Introduction to ICS
Module 2: ICS Organization and Staffing
Module 3: ICS Facilities
Module 4: Managing Planned Events and
Incidents
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Course Modules
Module 5: Incident/ Event Assessment and
Management by Objectives
Module 6: Organizing and Managing Resources
Module 7: Incident and Event Planning
Module 8: Transfer of Command, Demobilization
and Closeout
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Course Materials
• Trainee’s Manual
• Activity Packet
• ICS Forms
• Flip charts
• Meta-cards
• Writing materials
• Module Evaluation Forms
• Training Evaluation Form
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Course Schedule: Day 1
AM Opening
Course Overview
Module 1: Introduction to ICS
PM Module 2: ICS Organization
Module 3: ICS Facilities
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Course Schedule: Day 2
AM Module 4: Managing Planned Events and Incidents
Module 5: Incident/ Event Assessment And
Management by Objectives
PM Module 6: Organizing and Managing Resources
Module 7: Incident and Event Planning
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Course Schedule: Day 3
AM Preparations for Operational Period
Briefing
PM Operational Period Briefing
Module 8: Transfer Of Command,
Demobilization and Closeout
Closing
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Course Evaluation
Module Evaluation
LEVEL 1:
REACTION LEVEL
Training Evaluation
Pre-Exam
LEVEL 2:
LEARNING LEVEL
Post-Exam
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PRE-EXAM
IMPORTANT: Close your manuals
Pre-Exam
Instructions:
1. Write your name and code-name on the
answer sheet.
2. Read the questions and write the letter of
the best answer.
Time Frame: 10 minutes
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