{"title":"2026 Incident Commander Courses","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"ics-410-incident-commander-training-course-location-2","title":"ICS-410 Incident Commander Training Course - Concord, CA (September 14-17)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: windowtext;\"\u003eICS-410 Incident Commander\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt;\"\u003eCourse Overview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt;\"\u003eICS-410 prepares emergency management and response personnel for the role of Incident Commander (IC) on an Incident Management Team. The course builds on ICS fundamentals and focuses on the IC’s duties and responsibilities, including incident response and effective section management. Training is delivered in small, instructor-led groups in your region, featuring hands-on exercises, realistic scenarios, and personalized coaching to ensure job-ready skills. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt;\"\u003eCourse Objectives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt;\"\u003eIdentify key resources and reference materials for the Incident Commander (IC) position.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt;\"\u003eExplain the IC’s role in leading and managing an Incident Management Team (IMT) and coordinating with team members.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt;\"\u003eDescribe the IC’s responsibilities for IMT administration, readiness, and staffing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt;\"\u003eIdentify the components of a typical Incident Commander Go-Kit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt;\"\u003eExplain the purpose and function of command, agency oversight, and coordination in incident management.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt;\"\u003eDescribe command and coordination structures from the IC’s perspective.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt;\"\u003eExplain how the IC interacts and collaborates with Agency Administrators\/Executives for successful incident management.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt;\"\u003eDescribe procedures for ensuring a safe and effective transfer of command.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt;\"\u003eApply effective communication practices for internal and external audiences during an incident.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt;\"\u003eDefine leader’s intent, priorities, objectives, strategies, and tactics as applied by the IC.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt;\"\u003eDescribe the IC’s responsibilities for planning processes, meetings, and documentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt;\"\u003eExplain staffing considerations and responsibilities for building and managing the IMT.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt;\"\u003eIdentify steps for managing special situations during an incident.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt;\"\u003eDescribe the IC’s financial management responsibilities and coordination with the Finance\/Administration Section.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt;\"\u003eExplain agreements the IC may encounter during incident management.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt;\"\u003eApply best practices for personal documentation and recordkeeping as an IC.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt;\"\u003eOutline the IC’s role in demobilization, returning the incident to local management, and evaluating Command and General Staff performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt;\"\u003eTarget Audience: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt;\"\u003eResponders who may be assigned duties as an IC during an incident.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt;\"\u003eDuration: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt;\"\u003e30 hours, delivered over 4 days, in person.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: .25in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt;\"\u003eThe ICS-410 course is designed as a blended learning experience. While the core content is delivered in four days of instructor-led, face-to-face training, additional asynchronous activities are included to reinforce learning and meet the full 30-hour requirement in compliance with California Code of Regulations 14 CCR 830.5.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt;\"\u003ePre-requisites are required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _Hlk218256873;\"\u003e\u003ci data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003eNote:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _Hlk218256873;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis course was developed in alignment with the principles and learning objectives outlined in FEMA’s National Preparedness Course Catalog for the 0950 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Incident Commander Course but is not an official FEMA course and does not confer FEMA certification.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb data-olk-copy-source=\"MailCompose\"\u003e⚠️ Student Attendance and Cancellation Policy:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttendance is mandatory for the duration of the course to receive certification.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eShould you need to cancel your registration, the following terms apply based on the notification date:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul data-editing-info='{\"applyListStyleFromLevel\":true}'\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e20+ Business Days Prior to the Course start date\u003c\/b\u003e: You are eligible for a full refund.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLess than 20 Business Days\u003c\/b\u003e: Registration is non-refundable. 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