Southern Emergency Response Training and Logistics Center

On-scene incident commanders are responsible for managing the site of a disaster and making response decisions. They should implement the concept of an on-scene incident commanding system, ensure the effective utilization of equipment and manpower, and make specific and effective instructions through the application of emergency response strategies and tactics.

This training introduces relevant regulations and standards, properties of chemicals, hazard identification and risk assessment, emergency response procedures, PPE, zoning of contaminated areas, decontamination, and the Incident Command System (ICS). Trainees must pass awareness-level and operation-level training prior to taking the commander-level training.