ESS 204 - Management of the Large-Scale Incident

Institution:

Warren County Community College

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Description:

3 cr., LEC 3 hrs. Prereq.: ESS 101 This class will provide the student with an introduction to the management of large-scale emergency incidents including response to fire incidents, emergency medical incidents, structural collapse, weapons of mass destruction/ terrorist attacks, and other events that put a strain on the emergency response system. This program is designed around the National Incident Management System (NIMS) as recommended by the US Department of Homeland Security. Areas to be covered include NIMS overview, structure, and staffing; effective resource management; event/incident planning; and logistics and finance. The program will also provide procedures for the effective management of structural and high-rise fires, emergency medical incidents, structural collapse, weapons of mass destruction/ terrorist attacks, and other large-scale incidents. The National Response Plan (NRP) and the integration of NIMS into the NRP will also be discussed. The student will learn the theory behind NIMS, as well as practical applications based on scenarios developed by the instructor and actual events over the past decade.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.warren.edu

Phone Number:

(908) 835-9222

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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