NFA Command and Control of Fire Department Operations at Target Hazards

NFA Command and Control of Fire Department Operations at Target Hazards

This 6-Day course is designed to introduce command officers to the complexities involved in commanding incidents in high-risk areas.

By DPSST Fire Program

Date and time

Starts on Monday, November 3 · 8am PST

Location

Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training

4190 Aumsville Highway Southeast Salem, OR 97317

About this event

    Course Information:

    This 6-day course prepares command officers to manage incidents in high-risk areas. It covers the Incident Command System (ICS), decision-making, strategic/tactical planning, pre-incident preparation, documentation, and post-incident analysis. Using lectures, case studies, simulations, and student participation, the course examines complex scenarios involving target hazards like prisons, oil facilities, nursing homes, colleges, and chemical plants. It focuses on incident management rather than tactical operations, emphasizing the development of Incident Management Teams.

    For more information: https://apps.usfa.fema.gov/nfacourses/catalog/details/10744

    Registation Information needed:

    • Name and contact information of the attendee
    • DPSST #
    • Agency
    • Completion of Prerequisites
    • Lodging requirement
    • Allergies/Dietary Restrictions

    Additional Information:

    • Student Eligibility Requirements- You may take courses offered by the National Fire Academy (NFA) if you have substantial involvement in fire prevention and control, emergency medical services, fire-related emergency management activities or aligned professions. In most cases, you can't take the same course more than once.
    • Students must have completed ICS-100 & ICS-200
    • Pre-work will be sent two weeks before this class


    Frequently asked questions

    Is there pre-work for this class?

    There is a pre-course assignment. This will be emailed to you about 2 weeks before class or if you would like to get a head start please visit https://apps.usfa.fema.gov/nfacourses/catalog/details/10744 and find the document under "Pre-course materials and course syllabus."

    When will we get the course materials? (Books/Hand outs)

    We will provide the course materials on the day of class in the classroom.

    Is lodging provided?

    Yes, DPSST offers free on-site lodging for students traveling 75 miles or more to attend this class. Eligible students who choose to use this option will be accommodated in dorm-style rooms.

    Hotel suggestion near the DPSST campus?

    Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn - 3125 Ryan Dr SE, Salem, OR 97301

    Organized by

    For questions, comments, or cancellations please reach out to Madison Hockett at Madison.hockett@dpsst.oregon.gov.

    FreeNov 3 · 8:00 AM PST