Level 6 Revalidation for Advanced Incident Command in Fire and Rescue Services

Our Incident Command Training Course equips delegates with the essential knowledge and skills required to effectively manage operational incidents. By the end of this course, participants will be able to confidently and competently take command of incidents, assess risks, and lead teams to ensure successful outcomes.

Learning Objectives

• Gather information from various sources to develop accurate situational awareness

• Analyze relevant factors before assuming command of operational incidents

• Evaluate the current command team's effectiveness

• Determine the status, direction, and actions of the tactical plan supporting the Incident Commander

• Take timely command of incidents

• Assume incident command and meet incident needs

• Develop safe, effective plans to resolve operational incidents

• Communicate plans to different command levels and agencies

• Delegate responsibilities and conduct necessary investigations

• Evaluate operational resources' capabilities and limitations

• Match resources to incident requirements

• Confirm and act on risk assessment results

• Control identified hazards and risks following the UKFRS Decision Control Process

• Collaborate with Fire and Rescue staff and other agencies to ensure effective responses

Key Topics

• Developing situational awareness through information gathering and analysis

• Assessing readiness to assume command, evaluating command team effectiveness, and taking timely action

• Developing and communicating effective operational plans, delegating responsibilities, and coordinating investigations

• Evaluating available resources, matching them to incident needs, and managing resource limitations

• Conducting risk assessments, controlling hazards, and following established decision-making processes

• Effectively communicating plans, collaborating with various agencies, and ensuring coordinated responses

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