ICS 400: Advanced Incident Command System for Complex Incidents
NFA065 – 15.00 Hours
Schedule
| Details Buttons | Dates | Location | Class | Price | Register Buttons |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/11/26 – 06/12/26 | Bastrop, TX | FP NFA065 899 | |||
| 06/22/26 – 06/23/26 | League City, TX | FP NFA065 858 | |||
| 07/08/26 – 07/09/26 | Dallas, TX | FP NFA065 874 | |||
| 07/15/26 – 07/17/26 | San Angelo, TX | FP NFA065 919 | |||
| 07/16/26 – 07/17/26 | Los Fresnos, TX | FP NFA065 912 | |||
| 08/04/26 – 08/05/26 | Conroe, TX | FP NFA065 892 | |||
| 08/12/26 – 08/13/26 | Pasadena, TX | FP NFA065 894 | |||
| 08/12/26 – 08/13/26 | DFW Airport, TX | FP NFA065 875 | |||
| 08/13/26 – 08/14/26 | Burnet, TX | FP NFA065 861 | |||
| 08/19/26 – 08/20/26 | Bedford, TX | FP NFA065 898 | |||
| 10/21/26 – 10/22/26 | Weatherford, TX | FP NFA065 896 | |||
| 10/21/26 – 10/22/26 | Haltom City, TX | FP NFA065 900 | |||
| 10/22/26 – 10/23/26 | League City, TX | FP NFA065 879 | |||
| 11/04/26 – 11/05/26 | Denison, TX | FP NFA065 904 |
This schedule is subject to change without notice. If you have not received confirmation of the class prior to the class start, please contact the division at (866) 878-8900 or [email protected] to get the latest schedule.
Course Description
ICS400 is intended for an audience of experienced responders and other senior emergency management personnel who may perform in a management capacity for major or complex incidents (Type 1 or Type 2 incidents). Large and complex incidents that require the application of area command don’t happen often. Although this is an advanced ICS course, it is not intended to develop mastery of area command. The purpose of this course is to expose students to the concepts of utilizing area command in major and complex incidents.
Prerequisites
The required prerequisites to this course are:
- ICS 100: An Introduction to the Incident Command System;
- ICS 200: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response;
- ICS 300: Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents;
- ICS 700: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System; and
- ICS 800: National Response Framework (NRF).
Preferred courses are available through NFA Online.
Course Completion Requirements
Participants must provide information for all required fields, including their U.S. citizenship/permanent resident information, in addition to meeting all other attendance and course completion requirements. If this information is not provided, the participant will be considered incomplete and will not receive a certificate of completion.
Participant Must Provide
A photo identification on the first day of class. See the Participant Handbook opens in a new tab for approved forms of identification and additional guidelines.
You will need your FEMA SID# on the first day of the course.
To obtain a SID
1. Register at https://cdp.dhs.gov/femaside.
2. Select “Need a FEMA SID?” on the right side of the screen.
3. Follow the instructions to create your account.
4. You will receive an email with your SID. Save this number in a secure location.
Attendance Requirements
To meet NFA attendance requirements, participants must complete each training module and successfully complete all required course assignments, activities, quizzes, and pass the end-of-course exam to receive course completion. During the course your instructor will review any additional requirements.
Recommended
We recommend that you complete the following online training prior to attending this course:
- ICS-700 National Incident Management System (NIMS) An Introduction
- ICS-800 National Response Framework, An Introduction
Upon successful completion, you will be able to:
- Identify the course scope, objectives, and classroom logistics.
- Given a scenario and review materials, apply key NIMS doctrine concepts (NIMS Management Characteristics, Unified Command, Incident Command System structure and functional area responsibilities, IAP Preparation and the Operational Period Planning Cycle, and incident complexity) to the management of a complex incident or event.
- Apply the appropriate structural option to manage a complex incident.
- Given a scenario, develop an Area Command organization.
- Identify the complex incident management issues that can result from a lack of multiagency coordination.
Suggested Audience
- Have a working knowledge of the ICS.
- Have an agency or individual need to meet National Incident Management System – required training.
- Have responsibility within your organization to function in a Command and/or Gneral Staff position.
Continuing Education And Professional Credits
Note: Live Online Instructor-Led (webinar) courses are not eligible for TCOLE credit.
- Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)
- Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP)
- State Firefighters’ and Fire Marshals’ Association of Texas (SFFMA)
Other Information
To request this class in your jurisdiction or department, please use the Emergency Services Training Institute (ESTI) Extension Course Request Form.
Contact Information
Emergency Services Training Institute
Phone: (979) 845-7641 | (866) 878-8900
Email: [email protected]