About the Program
The Certificate in Incident Command - Logistics will prepare the student foundationally to assume basic command of an incident and supervision of public safety personnel in general. Completion of the Logistics classes will specifically prepare the student to assume roles in the Logistics Section of an ICS organization as Facilities Unit Leader, Ground Support Unit Leader, Supply Unit Leader and Medical Unit Leader. Completion of this certificate will also help in preparing the student for advancement to Logistics Section Chief in the ICS.
Program Requirements
For current program requirements -> 2024-2025
Program Goal: Other
GE Pattern(s): None
Program Code: INCIDCOMMLOGIST.CC
Program Learning Outcome(s):
Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:
Supervise personnel and command an incident, or component thereof, as part of an ICS organization.
Assume roles in the Logistics Section of an ICS organization as Facilities Unit Leader, Ground Support Unit Leader, Supply Unit Leader and Medical Unit Leader.
Prerequisite(s): I-200 Basic Incident Command System (open to the public: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-200.b)
Unit(s): 1.00
Transfer Status: NT
Contact Hours:
24.00 hours Lecture
Total Course Hours: 24.00
The course expands on the Basic Incident Command System course (ICS 1-200) by providing additional description and detail of the organization and operation of the Incident Command System (ICS). Emphasis is placed on preparing students for supervisory roles in expanding incidents.
Prerequisite(s): I-300 Intermediate Incident Command System (open to the public: http://www.ehs.ucr.edu/training/online/ics/)
Unit(s): 1.00
Transfer Status: NT
Contact Hours:
17.00 hours Lecture
Total Course Hours: 17.00
This course expands on the Intermediate ICS course (I-300). Students in this course will be provided with the knowledge and skills associated with executive level authority, decision making and operational understanding in the Incident Command System (ICS) at large, single-agency and complex multi-agency/multi-jurisdictional incident responses. Topics covered include fundamentals review for command and general staff, major and/or complex incident/event management, area command and Multi-agency Coordination (MAC).
Prerequisite(s): I-300 Intermediate Incident Command System (open to the public: http://www.ehs.ucr.edu/training/online/ics/)
Unit(s): 1.50
Transfer Status: NT
Contact Hours:
24.00 hours Lecture
/ 16.00 hours Lab
Total Course Hours: 40.00
This is an introductory all-risk control course which stresses the management and decision-making responsibilities of the initial attack Incident Commander in fire operations. The students will have the opportunity to plan, organize, direct and control their resources to meet a series of simulated emergency situations ranging from medical to hazardous material, to wildlife fire to structural fire control.
Unit(s): 0.25
Transfer Status: NT
Contact Hours:
4.25 hours Lecture
Total Course Hours: 4.25
This course prepares students for work in increasingly responsible roles as supervisors and managers. Students will learn the role and responsibility of the supervisor in the progressive discipline process, and receive instruction on the differences between prevention, corrective action and adverse plan. Documentation of performance issues in employment will be emphasized.
Unit(s): 2.00
Transfer Status: NT
Contact Hours:
40.00 hours Lecture
Total Course Hours: 40.00
This course is next in a series which prepare the student for increasingly responsible roles as a manager in the fire service. Students will be provided with the knowledge and skills necessary to develop an effective style of supervision and leadership. Emphasis will be placed on the topics of time management, progressive discipline and the development of team work.
Prerequisite(s): I-300 Intermediate Incident Command System (open to the public: http://www.ehs.ucr.edu/training/online/ics/)
Unit(s): 2.00
Transfer Status: NT
Contact Hours:
40.00 hours Lecture
Total Course Hours: 40.00
This course prepares students to perform the job of Facilities Unit Leader in an Incident Command System (ICS) organization. Topics covered in the course will include operational leadership, mobilization, arrival at incidents, risk management, safety and tactics, demobilization and post-incident responsibilities.
Prerequisite(s): I-300 Intermediate Incident Command System (open to the public: http://www.ehs.ucr.edu/training/online/ics/)
Unit(s): 2.00
Transfer Status: NT
Contact Hours:
40.00 hours Lecture
Total Course Hours: 40.00
This course prepares the student to perform the job of Ground Support Unit Leader in an Incident Command System (ICS) organization. Topics covered will include the purpose of the Ground Support Unit, resources, equipment inspections, operation of the Ground Support Unit and demobilization.
Prerequisite(s): I-300 Intermediate Incident Command System (open to the public: http://www.ehs.ucr.edu/training/online/ics/)
Unit(s): 1.50
Transfer Status: NT
Contact Hours:
32.00 hours Lecture
Total Course Hours: 32.00
This course will provide the student with the skills and knowledge necessary to perform the duties of the Supply Unit Leader within the Incident Command System (ICS). Subjects covered include organization of the supply function, relationships with other functions, operations of the supply function and demobilization.
Prerequisite(s): I-300 Intermediate Incident Command System (open to the public: http://www.ehs.ucr.edu/training/online/ics/)
Unit(s): 1.00
Transfer Status: NT
Contact Hours:
24.00 hours Lecture
Total Course Hours: 24.00
This course is intended to prepare the student to serve in a position as an Incident Command System (ICS) Medical Unit Leader. Topics covered include information gathering, organization of the Medical Unit, supervision of the Unit, response to medical emergencies, documentation and demobilization.
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Marshall Haslem, Chair
(530) 895-2933
Department Office: AHPS 144
(530) 895-2402
Counseling and Advising:
(530) 895-2378
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