According to the online course description: "This 2-week course addresses fire and rescue department operations at natural and man-made disasters that may require interagency or interjurisdictional coordination. Earthquakes, hurricanes, blizzards, civil disturbances, terrorism, hazardous materials releases, tornadoes, and floods are some of the topics covered.The primary focus for this course is directed at the operational component of a fire department's response to these incidents. Emphasis is placed on command and control decisionmaking skills and the interrelationship of the operational function to hazard preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery. Operational applications of the Incident Command System (ICS), command and control, the ICS/EOC interface, the IEMS, evacuation, and sheltering and communications are just a few of the areas covered. The course is interactive using lecture, simulations, scenarios, and student participation as instructional methodologies. This course meets the NIMS requirements for ICS 300."

This course is also being offered on the following dates: March 22-April 2, 2010 April 26-May 7, 2010 June 21-July 2, 2010 August 23-September 3, 2010