Level V: On-Scene Incident Commander Training
On-scene incident commanders or officers in charge of the overall operations at the scene of an incident, should be generalists with a broad knowledge of managing emergency incidents.
The incident commander has broad knowledge of managing emergency incidents.
They must receive at least 24 hours of training equal to the first responder operations level and in addition have competency in the following areas and the employer must certify on-scene incident commanders:
- know and can implement the employer's incident command system,
- know how to implement the employer's emergency response plan,
- know and understand the hazards and risks associated with employees working in chemical protective clothing,
- know how to implement the local emergency response plan,
- know of the state emergency response plan and of the Federal Regional Response Team, and
- know and understand the importance of decontamination procedures.
Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.
2-6. The on-scene incident commander or officer in charge of the overall operations at the scene of an incident should be _____.
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