About
Introduction
This advanced course focuses on command and general staff responsibilities, complex incident management, and the coordination of large-scale, multi-agency resources. It is tailored for senior leadership operating in Area Commands or Multi-Agency Coordination Systems (MACS).
Objectives
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Explain the principles and structures of Area Command and Multi-Agency Coordination.
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Manage complex, high-impact incidents requiring extensive resource scaling.
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Apply strategic decision-making within an Area Command or Joint Information Center.
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Execute comprehensive financial tracking and legal compliance for large disasters.
Course Outlines
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Framework for Complex and Large-Scale Incidents
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Characteristics of Type 1 and Type 2 complex, multi-day incidents.
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Factors that trigger the transition from localized ICS to Area Command.
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Establishing an Area Command: Rationale, structure, and delegated authority.
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Roles and responsibilities of the Area Commander and support staff.
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Communication protocols between Area Command and individual Incident Commanders.
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Multi-Agency Coordination Systems (MACS)
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Definition, components, and core functions of a MACS.
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Interfacing between Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs) and Field Command.
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Prioritizing critical, scarce resources across multiple competing incidents.
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Resolving inter-agency logistical conflicts and operational friction.
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Integrating non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and private sector partners.
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Strategic Planning and Public Information
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Setting macro-level strategic goals for long-term disaster response.
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Developing multi-incident allocation plans and continuity of operations.
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Establishing a Joint Information System (JIS) and Joint Information Center (JIC).
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Coordinating unified public messaging among multiple government agencies.
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Managing media relations, rumors, and public safety announcements during crises.
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Finance, Legalities, and Post-Incident Transitions
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Managing multi-million dollar incident budgets and cost-sharing agreements.
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Legal frameworks, mutual aid agreements, and liability considerations.
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Strategic demobilization of massive, multi-national resource pools.
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Transitioning from emergency response phases to long-term community recovery.
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Administering comprehensive incident documentation for federal/global audits.
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Training Methodology
Pathways Training and consulting adopts the newest techniques of human resources Training and consulting and, with the following:
- Theoretical lectures are delivered via PowerPoint and visual displays (videos and short films)
- Making scientific evaluation to the trainee (before and after)
- Brainstorming and role-playing
- Using case studies related to the scientific material being delivered and the trainees` work.
- The participants get the scientific and practical material printed and on CDs and Flash memories.
- Preparing records and reports of the participants` attendance and results, with a general evaluation of the training program.
- A group of the best trainers and experts in all fields and specialties professionally prepares the scientific material.
- After finishing the course, the participants get certificates of attendance signed, certified, and issued by pathways Training and consulting.
- Our training programs start at 9:00 o`clock in the morning and end at 2:00 in the afternoon, with snack buffet during the lectures.
