Description:
The Incident Command System is an organizational structure that enables multiple agencies to work together under one management system for all incidents requiring emergency response. Public Health agencies will use this system, as will all other agencies collaborating in the emergency response. The goal of this 15-minute training course is to explain how the Incident Command System works and how you as a volunteer fit into it.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe how the Incident Command System works
- Describe the role of a volunteer within the ICS
PHEP Capabilities:
Emergency Operations Coordination
Volunteer Management
Topic:
Volunteer Management
Format:
Online Course
Time:
15 minutes
Level:
Introductory
University:
University of Iowa
PERLC:
Upper Midwest PERLC