Incident Command System (ICS) Training and Planning Services from WFPA
The Incident Command System is a management system developed for the management of man-made and naturally occurring emergency incidents. Applying basic management tools, ICS allows responders to emergency situations to work effectively and efficiently together using a common jargon, command structure, and communications system. The goals of using ICS are the preservation of life, incident stabilization and protection of property.
Required by OSHA through 29 CFR 1910.126, ICS training is a must for all employees who respond to hazardous material incidents.
Training Packages
WorkForce Planning Associates offers a variety of ICS training:
| Training | Audience |
| ICS Orientation: Introduces employees to the general management concepts, organizational structure and jargon used to make ICS an effective and efficient system for managing emergencies of any size as well as planned events. | All employees |
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ICS Basics: Provides first responders with the knowledge and skills required to assess the situation, communicate effectively with emergency response units and to participate as a working member of the ICS team. |
Employees designated to respond to a hazardous materials incident or other emergency. Also for employees who provide logistics or financial support as a member of the ICS team. |
| ICS Executive: Provides the corporate leadership with a hands-on overview of the ICS process and their role as leaders in supporting their response teams. | All senior executives. |
WFPA offers a wide range of preincident planning services. Preplanning for most major contingencies can reduce response time thereby minimizing the risk to employees, neighbors and the environment.
In addition to designing incident response plans, WFPA also offers customized tabletop exercises to test and improve the response plan and hone the skills of the company’s first responders.
ICS can also be used in planning corporate events such as Customer Conferences, corporate picnics, Christmas parties and other major events.