ICS-450 (E0967) Logistics Section Chief Training Course - Concord, CA (March 9-11)

ICS-450 Logistics Section Chief

Course Overview

ICS-450 prepares emergency management and response personnel for the role of Logistics Section Chief (LSC) on an Incident Management Team. The course builds on ICS fundamentals and focuses on the LSC’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.

Course Objectives

• Identify key resources and reference materials for the Logistics Section Chief (LSC) position.
• Explain the roles and responsibilities of the Logistics Section and the LSC, including relationships with Unit Leaders.
• Describe the roles and responsibilities of Unit Leaders (Facilities, Ground Support, Supply, Food, Medical, and Communications) in supporting section objectives.
• List the LSC’s priorities upon activation and explain how to implement them effectively during initial response and transition to ongoing operations.
• Explain how to determine logistical support and service requirements for incident operations.
• Describe how to develop a right-sized Logistics Section organization to meet incident needs.
• Explain how the Logistics Section provides support to IMT customers and coordinates with other sections.
• Describe the LSC’s involvement in meetings, briefings, and the Incident Action Planning (IAP) process.
• Explain how the LSC coordinates and communicates with Command and General Staff and external partners.
• Describe the LSC’s responsibilities for resource requesting, ordering, and managing incident resources.
• Explain how the Logistics Section interacts with other sections regarding incident facilities and communications.
• Identify techniques for managing personnel and demobilizing the Logistics Section.

Target Audience: Responders who may be assigned duties as LSC during an incident.

Duration: 30 hours, delivered over 3 days, in person.

The ICS-450 course is designed as a blended learning experience. While the core content is delivered in three days of instructor-led, face-to-face training, additional asynchronous activities are included to reinforce learning and meet the full 30-hour requirement.

Pre-requisites are required.