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Module Readiness Plan

Study Sequence And Focus Areas

Recommended order: IS-700, IS-100, IS-200, IS-800, then ICS-300/400. Use each focus list as your coaching and remediation checklist.

IS-100

Introduction to ICS

Audience: All operators supporting incidents

  • ICS purpose, principles, and structure
  • Incident Commander role and chain of command
  • Span of control and manageable supervision
  • Unity of command vs. multiagency coordination

Practice IS-100

IS-200

ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents

Audience: Operators serving in lead or supervisory roles

  • Leadership in initial incidents
  • Transfer of command basics
  • Resource ordering and assignment lifecycle
  • Incident briefing expectations

Practice IS-200

ICS-300

Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents

Audience: Emergency coordinators and section-level staff

  • Expanding incident organization
  • Planning cycle and Incident Action Plan rhythm
  • General staff functions and handoffs
  • Complex communications planning

Practice ICS-300

ICS-400

Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff

Audience: Command-level and multi-incident leaders

  • Area command and complex incidents
  • Unified command decision patterns
  • Interagency policy and strategic coordination
  • High-level coordination across incidents

Practice ICS-400

IS-700

National Incident Management System (NIMS) Introduction

Audience: All personnel using NIMS doctrine

  • NIMS components and intent
  • Preparedness, communications, and resource management
  • Management and coordination structures
  • Command and coordination integration

Practice IS-700

IS-800

National Response Framework (NRF) Introduction

Audience: Operators supporting whole-community response

  • NRF core concepts and doctrine
  • Roles of local, tribal, state, and federal partners
  • How ESFs support incident response
  • How NRF relates to NIMS and ICS

Practice IS-800