EML 204 Emergency Response and Incident Command Systems
This course examines the principles and practices of incident management, coordination, and communication with a focus on the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the Incident Command System (ICS). Students explore command and coordination structures, roles and responsibilities, resource management, and information flow during emergency incidents. Through case studies and applied exercises, the course emphasizes multi-agency coordination and effective communication across local, state, federal, healthcare, and nonprofit response organizations, preparing students for roles in emergency management, public safety, healthcare, and related fields.