Emergency Preparedness Training
In order to maintain National Incident Management System (NIMS) requirements, all EOC and emergency responders on the UW Bothell campus will be required to complete the following Incident Command System (ICS) classes. These three classes are offered on line and take 2-3 hours each to complete. The attached document has additional details and info.
Incident Command Training (ICS – 100)
The University of Washington uses the Incident Command System while responding to emergencies at the University. The Federal Emergency Management Agency provides free online training that is available on the FEMA Independent Study Site
IS-100.C: Introduction to the Incident Command System
https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-100.c
IS-200.C: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response
http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-200.b
IS-700.B: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-700.a
The Incident Command System is a standardized management system used to organize and manage a scalable response to emergency incidents of any magnitude. ICS 100 (Module 1) is intended as an introduction and overview of the ICS. It is intended for people who may be assigned to incidents in non-supervisory roles and as a prerequisite for continuing on through other levels.
Additional Self Study Emergency Management Training Classes
IS-325: Earthquake Basics: Science, Risk, and Mitigation
https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-325
IS-906: Workplace Security Awareness
https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-906
IS-907: Active Shooter: What You Can Do
https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-907