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Incident Command System (ICS) training provides a standardized approach to incident management that:
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Is used for all kinds of incidents by all types of organizations and at all levels of government; ICS is applicable to small incidents as well as large and complex ones.
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Can be used not only for emergencies, but also for planned events.
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Enables a coordinated response among various jurisdictions and agencies.
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Establishes common processes for incident-level planning and resource management.
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Allows for the integration of resources (such as facilities, equipment, personnel) within a common organizational structure.
FEMA offers Independent Study (IS) courses online for a variety of topics:
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ICS-200: ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
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IS-700: National Incident Management System, An Introduction
Learn more at the FEMA ICS Resource Center.