​ICS 100: Introduction to Incident Command System
​Experential Reflection
The number of large-scale disasters within the United States has increased exponentially in the last decade. In each of these disasters, multiple agencies must come together in a seamless command structure to protect lives and property. That is why it is essential for those in the emergency management field to have a working knowledge of the Incident Command System, which is used by FEMA and emergency management agencies across the country to establish a common language and clearly define the command and reporting structure during any incident.
Through successful completion of the FEMA ICS 100: Introduction to the Incident Command System course, I have gained an understanding of the principles and basic structure of the Incident Command System as well as the roles of the functional areas, Command Staff, and General Staff within ICS.
As non-governmental organizations are called to assist in increasingly larger and more complex disasters, my mastery of the above learning objectives for this course has equipped me with the tools I need as a Disaster Program Specialist to work seamlessly alongside any governmental organization that may request the services of the American Red Cross.