IS-701.a NIMS Multiagency Coordination System (MACS) Course
Course Overview
This course introduces Multiagency Coordination (MAC) Systems as described in the National Incident Management System (NIMS), and shows how these systems can be used to improve incident response. MAC Systems consist of a combination of elements: personnel, procedures, protocols, business practices, and communications integrated into a common system. After taking this course, you should be able to improve the overall coordination with, and support for, incident management by developing and operating within MAC Systems.
While this course discusses the Incident Command System (ICS), it is not a substitute for ICS 400, Advanced ICS Command and General Staff—Complex Incidents.
Course Objectives
This course will describe to participants the components of a MAC System and establish relationships between all elements of the system. After taking the course, students should be able to:
- Define multiagency coordination at the local, tribal, State, and Federal levels of government.
- Define key terms related to Multiagency Coordination (MAC) Systems.
- Identify typical priorities established between elements of the MAC System.
- Describe the process of acquiring and allocating resources required by incident management personnel related to the entire MAC System.
- Identify potential coordination and policy issues arising from an incident relative to the entire MAC System.
Primary Audience
Federal, State, tribal, and local emergency managers; first responders to include incident commanders from all emergency management disciplines; private industry personnel responsible for coordination activities during a disaster; and voluntary agency personnel.
Prerequisites
N/A. However, completion of IS 700.a, National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction is recommended.
Course Length
2 hours
CEUS
0.5
