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Basic Emergency Operations Center Functions

IS-2200

Course Overview

The Basic Emergency Operations Center Functions course is designed to introduce the role, design, and function of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and the supportive relationship as a NIMS Command and Coordination component of the Multiagency Coordination System.

Course Objectives:

At the completion of this course, you should be able to:

  • Describe the role EOCs play in overall multiagency coordination.
  • Describe the processes and procedures for activating the EOC.
  • Describe the factors involved in staffing and organizing the EOC.
  • Describe factors for effective EOCs.
  • Identify considerations for deactivating the EOC within the context of Recovery.
  • Given a scenario-based incident, utilize key EOC concepts to successfully complete the scenario.

Course Date

5/17/2019

Prerequisites

n/a

CEUs:

0.4

Course Length:

4 hours
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