L0967 All-Hazards Logistics Section Chief

L0967 All Hazards Logistics Section Chief

Please complete an AHIMT Course Application for this course and return to TEMA.Training@tn.gov and attach all prerequisite documentation.

TLETA POST Approved for 2024

Course Description
This course provides local- and state-level emergency responders with a robust understanding of the duties, responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective Logistics Section Chief on an All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT). These responsibilities fall into two categories: responding to the incident and effectively fulfilling the position responsibilities of a Logistics Section Chief on an AHIMT. Exercises, simulations, discussions, and a final exam enable participants to process and apply their new knowledge.

The learner must achieve a minimum passing score of 75% on final knowledge assessments or demonstrate mastery on performance assessments or research assignments to earn the IACET CEU.
Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS Position Specific training shall be completed by personnel who will be required to gain a certificate of training and the credentials to function in an ICS Organization, such as an IMT, as a member of the Command, General Staff or as a Unit Leader. These criteria will be verified on the student enrollment request by endorsement of the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) such as the State/Tribal Training Officer or the course manager.

ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate
ACE: Credit Hours: 2

Course Objectives

• Identify the course objective and position-specific resource materials for the position of Logistics Section Chief.
• Describe the responsibilities of the Logistics Section Chief in relationship to the responsibilities of Unit Leaders within the Section.
• Describe how the responsibilities of the Facilities Unit Leader support the overall goals of unit.
• Describe how the responsibilities of the Ground Support Unit Leader support the overall goals of unit.
• Describe how the responsibilities of the Supply Unit Leader support the overall goals of unit.
• Describe how the responsibilities of the Food Unit Leader support the overall goals of unit.
• Describe how the responsibilities of the Medical Unit Leader support the overall goals of unit.
• Describe how the responsibilities of the Communications Unit Leader support the overall goals of unit.
• List the priorities of the Logistics Section Chief upon initial activation, describing how the Logistics Section Chief translates these priorities into action.
• Describe considerations in activating, briefing, and assessing the capabilities of each Unit.
• Identify the Logistics Section Chief's coordination and communication with the Command and General Staff.
• Identify techniques for successfully managing personnel and demobilizing the Logistics Section.

Mission Areas
• Respond
• Recover
• Mitigation

Prerequisites
The required prerequisites to this course are:

· IS-0100: Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS), ICS 100
· IS-0200: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response
· E/L/G 0300: Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents
· E/L/G 0400 Advanced Incident Command System for Complex Incidents, ICS 400
· IS-0700: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System (NIMS)
· IS-0800: National Response Framework (NRF), An Introduction

Other recommended (not required) courses:
· E/L/G 0191 Emergency Operations Center/Incident Command System Interface
· O 305 Type 3 AHIMT Training Course (US Fire Academy)
· O 337 Command & General Staff Functions for Local Incident Management Team (US Fire Academy)