| Planning Section Chief (PSC) Course
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| Course Description: |
This course is designed to provide local and state-level emergency responders with a robust understanding of the duties, responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective PSC on an All-Hazards Incident Management Team. These responsibilities fall into two categories: PSC duties 1) managing the planning cycle and 2) tracking resources and incident status. Exercises, simulations, discussions, and a final exam enable students to process and apply their new knowledge. |
| Selection Criteria: |
NIMS ICS Position Specific training should be completed by personnel who are regularly assigned to functional, support, or unit leader positions on USFA or other Type III All-Hazards Incident Management Teams (AHIMT), or by those persons who desire to seek credentials/certification in those positions. |
| Prerequisites |
| Required |
IS 100, 200, 700, 800; ICS 300 |
| Recommended |
ICS 400 |
| Course Length: |
4 days |
| CEU’s: |
2.8 |