This course addresses all responsibilities appropriate to a Planning Section Chief operating in a local- or state-level All-Hazards Incident Management Team. These responsibilities fall into two categories: 1) managing the planning cycle and 2) tracking resources and incident status. The course is an instructor-led training that supports learning through discussion, lecture, and active participation in multiple table top exercises. Topics include: functions and responsibilities of the Planning Section Chief; functions and responsibilities of the Resources Unit Leader; functions and responsibilities of the Situation Unit Leader; functions and responsibilities of the Documentation Unit Leader; functions and responsibilities of the Demobilization Unit Leader; understanding the planning cycle elements; interacting with team members in the planning process; and the purpose and importance of an accurate Incident Action Plan.

Prerequisites

• IS-700
• IS-800
• I-100
• I-200
• ICS 300 or equivalent
• All Hazard Incident Management Team Training or Command and General Staff Functions for Local Incident Management Teams preferred.

Missouri Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST)

• 32 hours Technical