Learning Objectives

• The student will be familiar with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and understand the Incident Command System (ICS).
• The student will understand how technology can enhance the different organizational missions, goals, and objectives at a major incident or disaster.
• The student will understand the importance of an incident command post (ICP) and how technology can enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of an ICP.
• The student will understand the typical configuration of an emergency operations center.
• The student will explore some of the technologies used in the response to major incidents and disasters.