Evergreen Fire EMT CE Refresher EMS Operations, ICS March 2, 2026

After students complete this chapter and the related course work, they will be able to describe and apply, in context, the National Incident Management System (NIMS), including describing command and general staff roles. Additionally, they will be able to describe various specialized components of establishing incident command and its inherent responsibilities. This chapter also describes the importance of using the incident command system (ICS) in hazmat incidents and setting up EMS branch operations. Control zones, personal protective equipment, and triage methods are also discussed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Target Audience

Evergreen EMS providers

Learning Objectives

1. Describe the purpose of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and its major components. (pp 1486–1487)

2. Describe the purpose of the incident command system (ICS) and its organizational structure. (pp 1487–1488)

3. Explain the role of EMS response within the ICS. (pp 1491–1493)

4. Describe how the ICS assists EMS in ensuring both personal safety and the safety of bystanders, health care professionals, and patients during an emergency. (pp 1492–1493)

5. Describe the role of the EMT in establishing command under the ICS. (p 1493)

6. Demonstrate how to perform triage based on a fictional scenario that involves a mass-casualty incident. (pp 1497–1501)

7. Using a reference, correctly identify DOT labels, placards, and markings that are used to designate hazardous materials. (pp 1508–1509)

8. Demonstrate the ability to use a variety of reference materials to identify a hazardous material. (pp 1510–1514)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 3.00 Medical
Course opens: 
03/02/2026
Course expires: 
03/02/2029
Cost:
$0.00
Rating: 
0

Primary Instructors

Annie Dorchak, Course Coordinator, completed CO EMS edu admin class & EMS Primary Instructor, EMS Capt.

Quatro (Dorrence) Roderick - unknown if completed CO EMS edu admin class, EMS Primary instructor, EMS Capt.

Sarah Provins - EMS Primary instructor, Paramedic/Community Paramedic

Julian Masnicki - EMS Primary instructor, Paramedic

Tony Shepperdson - EMS Primary instructor, Paramedic 

 

EMS Continuing Education approved by the State of Colorado through Common Spirit Prehospital Services Training Center and Group # CO 039 (SAH), #CO 040 (PSF) 

Available Credit

  • 3.00 Medical

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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