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ICS-450 Logistics Section Chief Training Course - Long Beach, CA (December 7-9, 2026)

$2,500.00
$2,500.00
Date: December 7-9 2026
$2,500.00
$2,500.00

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 in compliance with California Code of Regulations 14 CCR 830.5.

Pre-requisites are required.

Note: This course was developed in alignment with the principles and learning objectives outlined in FEMA’s National Preparedness Course Catalog for the 0967 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Logistics Section Chief Course but is not an official FEMA course and does not confer FEMA certification.

⚠️ Student Attendance and Cancellation Policy:

Attendance is mandatory for the duration of the course to receive certification.

Should you need to cancel your registration, the following terms apply based on the notification date:
  • 20+ Business Days Prior to the Course start date: You are eligible for a full refund.
  • Less than 20 Business Days: Registration is non-refundable. However, you may apply your registration fee toward any remaining course delivery in the calendar year (reschedule option).
To request a cancellation or reschedule, please contact us immediately at imtgear@emsics.com.

⚠️ Course Rescheduling and Cancellation Policy

Please note that EMSI reserves the right to reschedule or, under specific conditions, cancel any course if the minimum number of student registrations is not met 20 business days before the course's start date. In such cases, you will be notified via the email address on record. To avoid any inconvenience, we recommend verifying the course status with us before making non-refundable travel arrangements.

If EMSI is required to reschedule or cancel a course, you will receive a full credit toward the rescheduled course or an alternate course selection, or you may opt for a full refund. Please contact us immediately at imtgear@emsics.com to inform us of your preference.

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