Incident Command System for Schools
http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/is/is100sc.asp
The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Emergency Management Institute, in
collaboration with the U.S. Department of Education, recently developed the
Introduction to ICS for Schools course (IS-100.SC). This free on-line course was
designed for individuals employed in elementary and secondary schools. See:
http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/is/is100sc.asp
New York State Commissioner’s Regulation 155.17(e)(2) requires that
building-level emergency plans delineate the school’s chain of command during an
emergency response in a manner consistent with the Incident Command System
(ICS). The FEMA IS-100-SC course, which follows the National Incident Management
System (NIMS) guidelines, was developed to promote school safety by
familiarizing school staff with ICS principles in a school setting.
Additionally, the course was developed to prepare school employees for
collaborating and partnering with local emergency responders during an event.
The Introduction to ICS for Schools course covers the following topics: ICS
applications in school-based incidents; ICS organizational principles and
elements; ICS positions and responsibilities; ICS facilities and functions; and
ICS planning.
Please take advantage of this free training opportunity. For questions on ICS,
please contact the BOCES health and safety coordinator in your area or Laura
Sahr at lsahr@mail.nysed.gov.