Level 4 Revalidation for Intermediate Incident Command in Fire and Rescue Services

Upon completion of this course, delegates will be equipped with the essential skills and knowledge to effectively manage operational incidents, ensuring the safety of personnel and the community. The course covers a wide range of topics essential for successful incident command and management.

Learning Objectives

• Gather information from diverse sources to enhance situational awareness

• Evaluate relevant factors when assuming command of operational incidents

• Ensure compliance with legislation, protocols, and organizational guidelines

• Review and apply safe systems of work at operational incidents

• Monitor tactical plans, actions, and situations while supporting the Incident Commander

• Take command of incidents promptly and effectively

• Implement plans to provide support during operational incidents

• Conduct dynamic risk assessments to ensure safety

• Interpret and document results of risk assessments

• Communicate effectively through briefings and updates

• Monitor and mitigate risks to personnel, community, and the environment

• Evaluate personnel, equipment, and resource capabilities and limitations

• Maintain a robust communications strategy throughout the incident

• Establish and maintain relationships with other agencies

• Ensure organizational objectives are achieved and facilitate a smooth handover of incident status

Key Topics Covered

1. Information Gathering and Situational Awareness

2. Command Assumption and Evaluation

3. Compliance with Legislation and Protocols

4. Safe Systems of Work

5. Monitoring Tactical Plans and Actions

6. Effective Incident Command

online prep course written assessment
online self-assessment using Maitris software
professional discussion with a qualified tutor
practical scenario simulation assessment using live role players
production of an e-portfolio of evidence of competence