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Date
Training Course Name
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TRG ICS 100/200 Computer-Based Training
CBT
3-4 hours
Welcome to our newest service designed to help your company be prepared to effectively and efficiently manage incidents should they occur. The Response Group recently launched our new web-based interactive computer training program with ICS 100/200 Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents. Learn basic incident management principles, management structure, organization, terminology, and common responsibilities.
This interactive exercise-based computer training meets global incident management systems objectives and is geared toward industry standards while incorporating best emergency response practices.
Specific Course Takeaways:
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Learn at your own pace
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Course content meets recognized Incident Management Systems and International Maritime Organization Incident Command System objectives
Target Audience:
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All Incident Management Team Members
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Field and tactical Response Team Members
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Qualified Individuals
-
Personnel involved with planning, response or recovery efforts.
Pre-requisite (recommended): None
Course Length
Course Code
TRG CBT ICS 100200
TRG IAP Software Computer Based Training
CBT
3-4 hours
Welcome to our newest service designed to help your company be prepared to effectively and efficiently manage incidents should they occur. The Response Group recently launched our new web-based interactive computer training program with ICS 100/200 Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents. Learn basic incident management principles, management structure, organization, terminology, and common responsibilities.
This interactive exercise-based computer training meets global incident management systems objectives and is geared toward industry standards while incorporating best emergency response practices.
Specific Course Takeaways:
-
Learn at your own pace
-
Course content meets recognized Incident Management Systems and International Maritime Organization Incident Command System objectives
Target Audience:
-
All Incident Management Team Members
-
Field and tactical Response Team Members
-
Qualified Individuals
-
Personnel involved with planning, response or recovery efforts.
Pre-requisite (recommended): None
Course Length
Course Code
TRG CBT IAP
IAP Introduction
March 10, 2020
8 hours
This course provides a solid foundation of the IAP Software, as well as the basic navigation and functionalities of the software. The course also teaches the basic concepts of developing an initial incident action plan using the reports and ICS 201 incident briefing forms.
Course Takeaways
-
Familiarization of the basic features and capabilities of the IAP Software.
-
Hands-on navigation through the initial response phase ICS forms & reports.
-
Initial response situational awareness and resource tracking including basic overview of the Common Operating Picture.
-
Managing Incident Documentation.
Target Audience - Incident Action Plan Software Users
Recommended Prerequisites - NIMS ICS 100/200 Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
Course Length
Course Code
TRG IAP INTRO
IAP Advanced
March 11, 2020
8 hours
This course provides IAP Software users with the navigation and use of ICS forms and reports for sustaining ongoing incident operations through the proactive phase.
Course Takeaways
-
Maintaining situational awareness
-
Working with incident resources from formal procurement to demobilization
-
Managing Planning Cycle meetings and tools
-
Learn how to effectively use the Tactical Planning Process forms and reports
-
Developing a detailed incident action plan.
Target Audience - Incident Action Plan Software Users
Recommended Prerequisites
-
NIMS ICS 100/200 Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
-
NIMS ICS 300 Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents
Course Length
Course Code
TRG IAP ADV
IAP Power User
March 12, 2020
8 hours
This course provides advanced IAP Software users with advanced functionality of the IAP Software including navigation set up, customizing the IAP Software to meet your organizational needs, and pre-load of personnel and incident resources.
Course Takeaways
-
Demonstrate the customization features of the IAP Software.
-
Understanding of preload/template capabilities.
-
User/Incident maintenance.
-
Setting company user permissions.
-
Incident resource maintenance.
Target Audience - IAP Software System Administrators
Recommended Prerequisites - Experienced IAP Software Users
Course Length
Course Code
TRG IAP PWR
8-HR HAZWOPER Refresher
March 17, 2020
8 hours
Has it been a year since you last completed your HAZWOPER course? This OSHA 8 Hour HAZWOPER Refresher course will provide everything you need to remain up to date on all HAZWOPER policies and standards as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.120.
Course Takeaways
-
Know the appropriate points of contact for site safety and health personnel for spill response.
-
Know the safety, health, and other hazards present during oil spill clean up.
-
Know safe clean up work practices including decontamination procedures to minimize risks.
-
Know how to use available controls and equipment , including contamination control procedures and PPE to minimize risk.
-
Know the medical surveillance requirements.
-
Know the contents of the site safety and health plan for a specific cleanup.
-
Know and be able to recognize signs and symptoms of overexposure to hazards present.
OSHA Compliance - This course will provide the classroom requirements as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.120.
Target Audience
-
All personnel who need to have HAZWOPER refresher training that falls under the following OSHA regulations:
-
Hazardous Material Technician; 29 CFR 1910.120 (q)(6)(iii)
-
Hazardous Material Specialist; 29 CFR 1910.120 (q)(6)(iv)
-
General Spill Site Worker; 29 CFR 1910.120 (e)(3)(i)
Course Length
Course Code
HAZREF8
ICS 100/200 Initial Response
April 14, 2020
8 hours
The Response Group has combined the NIMS ICS 100 and 200 courses as used collaboratively by the National Wildfire Coordinating Group, Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Coast Guard. TRG uses topics, scenarios and discussion based activities to meet course requirements as they relate to the private sector. This course provides a successful foundation for higher level ICS training. This course describes the history, features and principles, organizational structure, and incident management concepts for single resources and initial action incidents.
Specific Course Takeaways:
-
Understand the basic fundamentals of an Incident Command System.
-
Develop an initial response organization.
-
Develop an ICS 201 packet.
-
Conduct an ICS 201 Incident Briefing.
Target Audience:
-
All Incident Management Team Members
-
Field Response Team Members
-
Qualified Individuals
-
Personnel involved with planning, response or recovery efforts.
Pre-requisite (recommended): None
Course Length
Course Code
TRG ICS 100200
ICS 220 Initial Response For IMT Members
April 15-16, 2020
16 hours
While developing a team approach to incident management, ICS-220 focuses on the functions of Command and key members of the Command Staff, General Staff, and select Unit Leaders during the initial response phase of an incident. Commencing from the earliest stages of an incident, this course reviews functional responsibilities and the contributions of each position to the development of an initial response organization, to include creating the ICS-201, Incident Briefing Form, to serve as the initial action worksheet.
Specific Course Takeaways:
-
Provide members of the Incident Management Team with an understanding of the team approach to incident management.
-
Train and exercise personnel to effectively perform their roles and responsibilities during initial response to an incident.
-
Understand the relationship of the Incident Management Team during the initial response to an incident.
-
Integration of the Simplified Planning Cycle process (Plan, Do, Check, Adjust)
Target Audience:
-
Responders who will be expected to perform as part of an Initial Response organization on a Tier 1 / Type 3 Incident.
Pre-requisite (recommended):
-
Successful completion of ICS-100 and ICS-200
Course Length
Course Code
TRG ICS 220
ICS 300 ICS Intermediate
April 28-29, 2020
16 hours
The Response Group has developed material used collaboratively by the National Wildfire Coordinating Group, Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Coast Guard with topics, scenarios and discussion based around the emergency response organizations within the private sector. This course will identify purpose, participant involvement and key outcomes through the meetings and work periods of the planning cycle; including developing and briefing on incident objectives, strategies and tactics for the next operational period.
Course Takeaways
-
Understand the process of planning work assignments for the next operational period (NOP).
-
Describe the meetings of the proactive phase.
-
Understand and use available ICS tools to guide the Incident Management Team through the proactive phase process.
-
Conduct a planning cycle meeting.
NIMS Compliance
-
This course is NIMS compliant and meets the NIMS baseline training requirements for the ICS 300 course.
Target Audience
-
All Incident Management Team Members, Field Response Team Members
-
Personnel involved with planning, response or recovery efforts
Recommended Prerequisites
-
NIMS ICS 100/200 Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
Course Length
Course Code
TRG ICS 300
ICS 320 ICS Team Training
May 5-7, 2020
24 hours
This course provides Incident Management Teams with knowledge, workshops, and skills necessary to manage complex incidents through a planning cycle and the development of a detailed incident action plan; includes a functional exercise.
Specific Course Takeaways:
-
Provide members of the Incident Management Team with an understanding of the planning process within an incident.
-
Train and exercise personnel to effectively perform their roles and responsibilities during incident response operations.
-
Understand the relationship of the Incident Management Team during the Planning Cycle of an Operational Period.
Target Audience: All Incident Management Team Members.
Pre-requisite (recommended):
-
NIMS ICS 100/200 Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
-
NIMS ICS 300 Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents
Course Length
Course Code
TRG ICS 320
ICS 400 For Command & General Staff and Complex Incidents
May 11-12, 2020
16 hours
The Response Group has developed material used collaboratively by the National Wildfire Coordinating Group, Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Coast Guard with topics, scenarios and discussion based around the emergency response organizations within the private sector. This course provides training for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS) within a complex incident. This course expands upon information covered in ICS 100 through ICS 300 courses, which are prerequisites for the ICS 400 course.
Specific Course Takeaways:
-
Explain how major incidents engender special management challenges.
-
Describe the circumstances in which an Area Command is established.
-
Describe the circumstances in which Multi-Agency Coordination Systems are established.
Target Audience:
-
Emergency Management Team members
-
Agency administrators
-
Department heads
-
Emergency managers
-
Area Commanders and Multi-Agency Coordination System/Emergency Operations Center
Pre-requisite (recommended):
-
NIMS ICS 100/200 Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
-
NIMS ICS 300 Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents
Course Length
Course Code
TRG ICS 400
8-HR HAZWOPER Refresher
July 8, 2020
8 hours
Has it been a year since you last completed your HAZWOPER course? This OSHA 8 Hour HAZWOPER Refresher course will provide everything you need to remain up to date on all HAZWOPER policies and standards as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.120.
Course Takeaways
-
Know the appropriate points of contact for site safety and health personnel for spill response.
-
Know the safety, health, and other hazards present during oil spill clean up.
-
Know safe clean up work practices including decontamination procedures to minimize risks.
-
Know how to use available controls and equipment , including contamination control procedures and PPE to minimize risk.
-
Know the medical surveillance requirements.
-
Know the contents of the site safety and health plan for a specific cleanup.
-
Know and be able to recognize signs and symptoms of overexposure to hazards present.
OSHA Compliance - This course will provide the classroom requirements as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.120.
Target Audience
-
All personnel who need to have HAZWOPER refresher training that falls under the following OSHA regulations:
-
Hazardous Material Technician; 29 CFR 1910.120 (q)(6)(iii)
-
Hazardous Material Specialist; 29 CFR 1910.120 (q)(6)(iv)
-
General Spill Site Worker; 29 CFR 1910.120 (e)(3)(i)
Course Length
Course Code
HAZREF8
IAP Introduction
September 29, 2020
8 hours
This course provides a solid foundation of the IAP Software, as well as the basic navigation and functionalities of the software. The course also teaches the basic concepts of developing an initial incident action plan using the reports and ICS 201 incident briefing forms.
Course Takeaways
-
Familiarization of the basic features and capabilities of the IAP Software.
-
Hands-on navigation through the initial response phase ICS forms & reports.
-
Initial response situational awareness and resource tracking including basic overview of the Common Operating Picture
-
Managing Incident Documentation
Target Audience - Incident Action Plan Software Users
Recommended Prerequisites - NIMS ICS 100/200 Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
Course Length
Course Code
TRG IAP INTRO
IAP Advanced
September 30, 2020
8 hours
This course provides IAP Software users with the navigation and use of ICS forms and reports for sustaining ongoing incident operations through the proactive phase.
Course Takeaways
-
Maintaining situational awareness
-
Working with incident resources from formal procurement to demobilization
-
Managing Planning Cycle meetings and tools
-
Learn how to effectively use the Tactical Planning Process forms and reports
-
Developing a detailed incident action plan.
Target Audience - Incident Action Plan Software Users
Recommended Prerequisites
-
NIMS ICS 100/200 Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
-
NIMS ICS 300 Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents
Course Length
Course Code
TRG IAP ADV
IAP Power User
October 1, 2020
8 hours
This course provides advanced IAP Software users with advanced functionality of the IAP Software including navigation set up, customizing the IAP Software to meet your organizational needs, and pre-load of personnel and incident resources.
Course Takeaways
-
Demonstrate the customization features of the IAP Software.
-
Understanding of preload/template capabilities.
-
User/Incident maintenance.
-
Setting company user permissions.
-
Incident resource maintenance.
Target Audience - IAP Software System Administrators
Recommended Prerequisites - Experienced IAP Software Users
Course Length
Course Code
TRG IAP PWR
ICS 100/200 Initial Response
October 27, 2020
8 hours
The Response Group has combined the NIMS ICS 100 and 200 courses as used collaboratively by the National Wildfire Coordinating Group, Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Coast Guard. TRG uses topics, scenarios and discussion based activities to meet course requirements as they relate to the private sector. This course provides a successful foundation for higher level ICS training. This course describes the history, features and principles, organizational structure, and incident management concepts for single resources and initial action incidents.
Specific Course Takeaways:
-
Understand the basic fundamentals of an Incident Command System.
-
Develop an initial response organization.
-
Develop an ICS 201 packet.
-
Conduct an ICS 201 Incident Briefing.
Target Audience:
-
All Incident Management Team Members
-
Field Response Team Members
-
Qualified Individuals
-
Personnel involved with planning, response or recovery efforts.
Pre-requisite (recommended): None
Course Length
Course Code
TRG ICS 100200
ICS 300 ICS Intermediate
October 28-29, 2020
16 hours
The Response Group has developed material used collaboratively by the National Wildfire Coordinating Group, Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Coast Guard with topics, scenarios and discussion based around the emergency response organizations within the private sector. This course will identify purpose, participant involvement and key outcomes through the meetings and work periods of the planning cycle; including developing and briefing on incident objectives, strategies and tactics for the next operational period.
Course Takeaways
-
Understand the process of planning work assignments for the next operational period (NOP).
-
Describe the meetings of the proactive phase.
-
Understand and use available ICS tools to guide the Incident Management Team through the proactive phase process.
-
Conduct a planning cycle meeting.
NIMS Compliance
-
This course is NIMS compliant and meets the NIMS baseline training requirements for the ICS 300 course.
Target Audience
-
All Incident Management Team Members, Field Response Team Members
-
Personnel involved with planning, response or recovery efforts
Recommended Prerequisites
-
NIMS ICS 100/200 Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
Course Length
Course Code
TRG ICS 300
ICS 320 ICS Team Training
November 2-4, 2020
24 hours
This course provides Incident Management Teams with knowledge, workshops, and skills necessary to manage complex incidents through a planning cycle and the development of a detailed incident action plan; includes a functional exercise.
Specific Course Takeaways:
-
Provide members of the Incident Management Team with an understanding of the planning process within an incident.
-
Train and exercise personnel to effectively perform their roles and responsibilities during incident response operations.
-
Understand the relationship of the Incident Management Team during the Planning Cycle of an Operational Period.
Target Audience: All Incident Management Team Members.
Pre-requisite (recommended):
-
NIMS ICS 100/200 Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
-
NIMS ICS 300 Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents
Course Length
Course Code
TRG ICS 320
ICS 220 Initial Response For IMT Members
November 17-18, 2020
16 hours
While developing a team approach to incident management, ICS-220 focuses on the functions of Command and key members of the Command Staff, General Staff, and select Unit Leaders during the initial response phase of an incident. Commencing from the earliest stages of an incident, this course reviews functional responsibilities and the contributions of each position to the development of an initial response organization, to include creating the ICS-201, Incident Briefing Form, to serve as the initial action worksheet.
Specific Course Takeaways:
-
Provide members of the Incident Management Team with an understanding of the team approach to incident management.
-
Train and exercise personnel to effectively perform their roles and responsibilities during initial response to an incident.
-
Understand the relationship of the Incident Management Team during the initial response to an incident.
-
Integration of the Simplified Planning Cycle process (Plan, Do, Check, Adjust)
Target Audience:
-
Responders who will be expected to perform as part of an Initial Response organization on a Tier 1 / Type 3 Incident.
Pre-requisite (recommended):
-
Successful completion of ICS-100 and ICS-200
Course Length
Course Code
TRG ICS 220
ICS 400 For Command & General Staff and Complex Incidents
December 8-9, 2020
16 hours
The Response Group has developed material used collaboratively by the National Wildfire Coordinating Group, Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Coast Guard with topics, scenarios and discussion based around the emergency response organizations within the private sector. This course provides training for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS) within a complex incident. This course expands upon information covered in ICS 100 through ICS 300 courses, which are prerequisites for the ICS 400 course.
Specific Course Takeaways:
-
Explain how major incidents engender special management challenges.
-
Describe the circumstances in which an Area Command is established.
-
Describe the circumstances in which Multi-Agency Coordination Systems are established.
Target Audience:
-
Emergency Management Team members
-
Agency administrators
-
Department heads
-
Emergency managers
-
Area Commanders and Multi-Agency Coordination System/Emergency Operations Center
Pre-requisite (recommended):
-
NIMS ICS 100/200 Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
-
NIMS ICS 300 Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents
Course Length
Course Code
TRG ICS 400