**SYLLABUS HANDOUT**

**for**

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Intermediate Incident Command System

EMAN 1120

Keith Deiml

## WELCOME TO METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE

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### SYLLABUS

#### METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE

# SECTION I: THE CLASS AND THE INSTRUCTOR

COURSE SECTION AND TITLE: *EMAN 1120*

*Intermediate Incident Management System*

ACADEMIC YEAR/QUARTER: *Year Term*

INSTRUCTOR'S NAME: *Keith Deiml*

LOCATION OF CLASS:

LOCATION OF LABS:

METHODS OF CONTACTING INSTRUCTOR:

[*kdeiml@mccneb.edu*](mailto:keiml@mccneb.edu)

*Office 402.457.2756*

*Fax 402.457.2768*

METRO OFFICE LOCATION: *Fort Omaha Campus, Building \# 5*

METRO OFFICE HOURS: *(day\[s\] of the week, time slot\[s\])*

METRO OFFICE TELEPHONE NUMBER: *402.457.2906*

**[IMPORTANT DATES]{.underline}**: *(This section can be here, or at the
end of the syllabus under Section IV)*

DATE CLASS BEGINS:

DATE CLASS ENDS:

LAST DATE TO DROP CLASS: *(last date to drop class)*

DATES CLASS DOES NOT MEET:

# SECTION II: THE COURSE

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course will prepare the student to perform as a supervisor in an
Incident Command System environment. Skills covered in this course are:
develop organizational structures, establish staffing requirements,
prepare incident briefings, conduct planning meetings, identify
resources, develop goals, and implement incident action plans.

COURSE PREREQUISITES:

Suggested Skill Levels

English Level 2

Math Level 1

Computer Level 2

Reading Level 2

Science Level 1

Other Course(s) EMAN 1110 Incident Command System

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

REQUIRED/SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:

> Student will need access to Emergency Management internet websites.
> This is available on campus through the campus learning centers,
> campus libraries, or off campus at a location of the student's choice.

# 

# SECTION III: STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

METHODS OF LEARNING:

> Students will be expected to participate in all lectures, discussions,
> and group activities. The reading of the textbook and class handouts
> are essential. On-line research is also a critical component of this
> course.

ATTENDANCE STATEMENT:

> The primary form of instruction in this course is lecture. Students
> are expected to attend all classes to receive the instructional
> material. The results of absences will be discussed on an individual
> basis.

STUDENT WITHDRAWAL:

> If you cannot attend and complete this course, you should officially
> withdraw by calling Central Registration, 457-5231. Failure to
> officially withdraw will result in either an instructor withdrawal
> (IW) or failing (F) grade. The last date to withdraw is identified on
> the second page of this syllabus handout.

ACADEMIC HONESTY STATEMENT:

> Students are reminded that materials they may use as sources for this
> course may be subject to copyright protection. Additional information
> about copyright is provided on the library webpage at
> [[http://www.mccneb.edu/library]{.underline}](http://www.mccneb.edu/library),
> by your instructor, or by the College\'s Copyright Officer. In
> response to incidents of student dishonesty (cheating, plagiarism,
> etc.), the College imposes specific actions that may include receiving
> a failing grade on a test, failure in the course, suspension from the
> College, or dismissal from the College. The disciplinary procedures
> are available in the Counseling/Advising Centers.

USE OF STUDENT WORK

> The ownership of student works submitted in fulfillment of classroom
> requirements shall remain with the student(s): By enrolling in classes
> offered by Metropolitan Community College, the student gives the
> College license to mark on, modify, and retain the work as may be
> required by the process of instruction, as described in the course
> syllabus. The institution shall not have the right to use the work in
> any other manner without the written consent of the student(s).

ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT LEARNING PROGRAM

> Metropolitan Community College is committed to continuous improvement
> of teaching and learning. You may be asked to help us to accomplish
> this objective. For example, you may be asked to respond to surveys or
> questionnaires. In other cases, tests or assignments you are required
> to do for this course may be shared with faculty and used for
> assessment purposes. This will be done in accordance with FERPA
> guidelines.

TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES:

> By using the information technology systems at MCC(including the
> computer systems and phones) you acknowledge and consent to the
> conditions of use as set forth in the Metropolitan Community College
> Procedures Memorandum on Acceptable Use of Information Technology and
> Resources. It is your responsibility as a student to be familiar with
> these procedures. The full text of the Procedures Memorandum may be
> found at the following website:
> [[http://www.mccneb.edu/itprocedures.htm]{.underline}](http://www.mccneb.edu/itprocedures.htm)

USE OF COLLEGE COMPUTERS

> When you use computers in College computer labs, learning centers,
> libraries and many classrooms, you will need to login using your
> student username and password. Your username is the same as your
> WebAdvisor username and your initial password is your student ID with
> leading zeros to make it seven digits. If you need assistance, please
> contact staff at any of the computer labs, learning centers and
> libraries; your instructor may also be able to help.
>
> It is recommended that students save their files to removable media
> often as they work. The College reserves the right to take steps
> necessary to maintain the confidentiality of student identity
> information through the use of automatic logouts and screensavers.

EDUCATIONAL SERVICES PROGRAM AREA IDENTIFICATION:

Program Area: Math, Science and Health Careers

Dean: Michele O'Connor

Academic Dean's office phone: 402.457.2216

> Contact the Office of the Dean of Math, Science and Health Careers
> with any questions or concerns that the classroom instructor and you
> cannot resolve.

# SECTION IV: INSTRUCTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:

> The course material will be presented through lecture and audio
> visuals. Group work is also an important element in the learning
> process of the presented material.

METHODS OF ASSESSING STUDENT PROGRESS:

> Student progress will be determined from test scores, on-line computer
> assignments and student participation in class.

CRITERIA FOR DETERMINING FINAL COURSE GRADE:

> Final grades are computed on an average of tests, on-line projects,
> class participation, and the final examination. The categories are
> then weighted and compiled for a final grade.

MAKE-UP TEST PROCEDURES:

> Make-up tests will be allowed at the discretion of the instructor and
> will receive a 10% penalty. The final examination may not be taken
> late or made up.

LATE ASSIGNMENTS:

> Make-up assignments will be allowed at the discretion of the
> instructor and will receive a 10% penalty.

**[SECTION]{.underline}** **[V: SCHEDULE OF ASSIGNMENTS]{.underline}:**

**Week #1**

**Pre-Test**

**Introductory Unit**

Welcome and Administrative Announcements

Introductions, Expectations, Backgrounds

Course Overview

**Week #2**

**Unit 1 Standard ICS Forms**

> Overview
>
> *Reading assignment Appendix A SM a1 thru A27*

Forms Quiz

**Week #3**

**Unit 2 ICS Organization and Staffing**

Unit Overview

*Reading Assignment SM 2-1 thru SM 2-26*

The ICS Structure

Command Staff

General Staff

*Group Exercise-Developing an ICS Organization*

Expanding the ICS Organization

*Group Exercise- Expanding the ICS Organization*

Reporting Relationships and Information Flow

Transferring Command

*Group Exercise-Transfer Command*

**Week #4**

Unit 3 Organizing for Events and Incidents

Overview

*Reading Assignment SM 3-1 thru SM 3-39*

Organizing for Events

Group exercise-Organizing for Events

Organizing for Incident

Incident staffing

Using Unified command

The Emergency Operation Center

EOC Functions

Model EOC Organizational Chart

ICS/EOC Interface

Midterm Quiz

**Week #5**

Unit 4 Planning for Events and Incident

Overview

*Reading Assignment SM 41 thru SM 4-45*

Incident Action Plans

Essential Elements of an Incident Action Plan

The Planning Process

Group Exercise-Search for a missing child

Planning for Demobilizations

Group Exercise- Incident Action Planning

**Week #6**

Unit 5 Incident Resource Management

Overview

*Reading Assignment SM 5-1 thru 5-26*

Principles of Resource Management

Managing Resources

**Week #7**

Tabletop Exercise #1

Tabletop Exercise #2

**Week #8**

National Incident Management System NIMS

Lesson #1

What is NIMS?

NIMS Compliance

Why do we need NIMS?

NIMS concepts and Principles

> NIMS Components

Command Management

Preparedness

Resource Management

Communications

Lesson #2- Part 1

ICS

ICS Features

Common Terminology

Organizational Resources

Span and control

Organizational Facilities

Use of Titles

Incident Action plans

Integrated Communications

Accountability

**Week #9**

NIMS

Lesson #2 Part 2

Unified and Area Command

What does an Area Command Do?

How does an Area Command Organize?

Multiagency Coordination Systems

Multiagency Coordination Systems Elements

Emergency Operations Centers

**Week #10**

NIMS Public Information

Public Information during Domestic Incidents

Coordination of Public Information

The Joint Information Center

Preparedness

Responsibilities of Preparedness Organizations

Types of Planning

Personal Qualifications and Certification

Equipment certification

Mutual Aid Agreements

Resource Management

Resource Management Concepts/Principles

Communications

Concepts and Principles

**Week #11**

Final Examinations

Intermediate ICS

FEMA ICS 700