course announcement - San Juan County

COURSE ANNOUNCEMENT
NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
IS 100 Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS)
OFFERED BY: New Mexico DHSEM and San Juan County Emergency Management
LOCATION: San Juan County Fire Ops Training Room
209 S. Oliver
Aztec, NM 87410
DATES & TIME: February 25, 2009 [8:00AM – 5:00PM]
COURSE GOALS: This 1-day course provides training on and resources for personnel who require
a basic understanding of the Incident Command System (ICS). ICS-100, Introduction to the Incident
Command System, introduces the ICS and provides the foundation for higher-level ICS training. This
course describes the history, features, principles, and organizational structure of the ICS. It also
explains the relationship between ICS and the National Incident Management System (NIMS). The
course will cover the following; ICS overview; basic features of ICS; Incident Commander and
Command Staff Functions; General Staff Functions; ICS Facilities; and command responsibilities.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Members from the Emergency Management System to include but not be
limited to: Law Enforcement, Fire Service, Hazardous Material, Public Health, Public Works,
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical System, Government Administration, Campus Safety
Officials and Non-Governmental Organizations.
REGISTRATION: Registration forms must be received by the DHSEM one week prior to the start
date of the course. Registration and Per Diem forms can be accessed at http://www.nmdhsem.org. Go
to the ‘training’ and click registration to download registration form. Complete registration form and
attach all pre-requisite certificates. Fax to 505-476-9650 or 505-476-9695.
NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE: A Notice of Acceptance and additional information on the
course will be sent to applicants prior to the course start date.
For additional information contact: Mike Mestas (505) 334-4716 [email protected]
or
Xavier Anderson (505) 476-0632, [email protected]