Disaster Commander - Training Course
Command - Control - Coordination - Communication
Course Content
The two-day course teaches the management of available resources during emergency operations to provide a safer environment for emergency workers to perform lifesaving functions and reduce injuries and property loss. Participants will be introduced to the Incident Command System as detailed by NFPA 1561 and local regulations and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) will be stressed.
Who Should Attend
Representatives from disaster response agencies, police, firefighters, airports, medical agencies, industry and business who are responsible for reducing deaths, injuries and property loss from fire, major crimes, search and rescue incidents, hostage situations, vehicle, airport and railroad accidents, hazardous materials or terrorist related incidents.
Course Topics
Incident Command System Components
• Common terminology - Modular organization - Integrated communications - Unified command structure
• Consolidated action plans - Manageable span of control - Designated incident facilities
Incident Command System Functions
• Command - Safety – Operations – Information – Liaison – Planning – Logistics –Staging – Finance
Incident Command Objectives
• Saving lives and protecting property threatened by hazards
• Reducing duplication of efforts and resources
• Increasing jurisdictional flexibility in upgrading the capacity to handle potential hazards
• Building a better working relationship between emergency responders and industry and business
Level 1 Trainees – Operational First Attenders – Junior Ranking Officers & Managers
Level 2 Trainees – Junior & Middle Ranking Officers & Managers
Level 3 Trainees – Middle & High Ranking Officers & Managers – Multi Agency Emergency Planning Officers
Skill Set Development |
Introductory |
Intermediate |
Diploma |
1/2 Day |
1 Day |
2 Days |
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Assessment on Arrival – Assuming Command |
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Action Plan - Prioritizing Actions |
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Implementing Incident Safety & Accountability Procedures |
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Responder Risk Assessment |
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Resource Request and Deployment |
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Casualty – Bystander Handling |
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20+ |
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Incident Communications Procedures |
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Dealing with Unexpected Developments (Bomb – Arson etc) |
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Responder Rescue – Emergency Procedures |
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Inter-Service Communication and Coordination |
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Multiple Hazard Development – Fire – Toxics - Hazmat |
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SOP Evaluation & Appraisal |
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Certificate of Completion Issued |
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Learning Outcomes
At the end of the 2-day course (Diploma) trainees will be able to assume control of an incident, implement strategic incident command functions, create and implement an action plan, provide an improved rescue and property preservation service whilst providing a more effective, safer working environment for responders.
“Introductory” and “Intermediate” level trainees will be developed to attain as greater improvement to their capability as possible within the time constraints
