Course Aim

The aim of the course is to enhance the ability of Kilkenny Fire and Rescue Service to deliver efficient and effective fire and rescue services by providing Fire personnel with the skills and knowledge necessary to allow them to fulfil the command, and officership and firefighting roles assigned to them under the new National Incident Command System (ICS).

Course Objectives

The objective of the course is to assist Kilkenny Fire and Rescue Service in the discharge of the various roles in the newly developed National Incident Command System.

Learning Outcomes

Understand the National Incident Command System

• Legislation
• Familiarisation with NICS roles
• Familiarisation with the 3 Levels of Command
• Hazard Analysis and Risk Management
• Understand Post Incident Considerations

ICS training with Urlingford Fire Brigade (KK14), May 2008

ICS training with Freshford Fire Brigade (KK13), May 2008

ICS training with Castlecomer Fire Brigade (KK12), June 2008

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