Course Application - All Hazards L0958: All-Hazards Operations Section Chief

Application - Caldwell ID - March 10-13, 2025 8:00am - 5pm MST

Please answer the following questions to enroll in the course L0958: NIMS ICS All-Hazards Operations Section Chief.

NIMS ICS Position Specific training shall be completed by personnel who will be required to gain a certificate of training and the credentials to function in an ICS Organization, such as an IMT, as a member of the Command, General Staff or as a Unit Leader.

Course Overview

This course provides local- and state- level emergency responders with a robust understanding of the duties, responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective Operations Section Chief (OSC) on an All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT). These responsibilities fall into two categories:

1) Responding to the incident and the command needs of the incident

2) Effectively fulfilling the position responsibilities of an OSC on an AHIMT

This course is an instructor-led training that supports learning through discussion, lecture, and active participation in multiple exercises that provides a realistic, scenario-driven approach to mastering the skills required of an OSC. Exercises, simulations, discussions, and a final exam enable participants to process and apply their new knowledge.

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* 1. Address

Full Name

Agency/Organization

Job Title

Address

City/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

FEMA Student Identification Number (SID)

Email Address

Phone Number

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* 2. I work for a _____ agency.

Local (City/County)

State

Tribal

Federal

Other (please specify)

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* 3. I am currently or in training to function as ... (Check all that apply)

a member of an Incident Management Team (IMT)

a member of the Command Staff

a member of the General Staff

a Unit Leader

Other (please specify)

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* 4. Are you available for the entirety of the course dates and times (March 10-13, 2025)? REQUIRED

Yes

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* 5. Are you attending this course for auditing purposes?

Yes - you will not receive a completion certificate from the Emergency Management Institute.

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* 6. Which of the following courses have you previously completed? Check all that apply and send certificates of completion to siteadmin@imd.idaho.gov. (ALL ARE REQUIRED for course credit)

IS-100

IS-200

IS-700

IS-800

ICS 300

ICS 400

N/A - I am auditing this course

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* 7. The goal of this professional development course is to provide federal, state and local-level emergency responders with an overview of the key duties and responsibilities of an Operations Section Chief in a Type III All Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT)

Please explain how completion of this course is necessary for or applicable to your job duties.

Please be aware that there is a $200 student cost for this course, payable to Canyon County. Participants will be invoiced by Canyon County after attending class.