Strategies, Tactics, and Incident Management

Class Number: FIRE 10503156-1 - Strategies, Tactics & Inc Mgmt
Offering Status: Open
Academic Level: Post_Secondary
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Course Description

10-503-156 STRATEGIES, TACTICS, AND INCIDENT MANAGEMENT ...provides an in-depth analysis of the principles of emergency response through utilization of an incident management system. Prepares students to pursue current national ICS training requirements.

Course Typically Offered

  • Spring

Most NWTC classes are offered in 8-week sessions. Learn more about how our class schedule can help you succeed.

Credit for Prior Learning

What will I learn?

  1. Summarize fire dynamics.
  2. Explain the main components and steps needed for pre-fire planning and plan review.
  3. Identify the basics of building construction and how they interrelate to pre-fire planning and strategy and tactics.
  4. Describe the steps taken during size-up.
  5. Examine the significance of fire ground communications.
  6. Identify the roles of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Management System (ICS) as it relates to strategy and tactics.
  7. Demonstrate the various roles and responsibilities in ICS/NIMS.
  8. Recognize the development of Fire Service Strategy and Tactics.
  9. Determine strategies and tactics for fire confinement and extinguishment.
  10. Determine the effective strategies and tactics for rescue, ventilation, support and overhaul.
  11. Determine efficient strategies and tactics to establish an uninterrupted water supply, manage fire protection systems and salvage operations.
  12. Explain how to manage hazards and conduct risk assessments.

Class Details

Class Number:
FIRE 10503156-1 - Strategies, Tactics & Inc Mgmt
Location:
NWTC Green Bay
Date:
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Delivery:
Blended-less than 50% online
Term:
2027 Spring Session 2

Class Notes

Blended: In-Person and Online Live 

Class Format: 

  • Attend class at assigned dates and times. 

  • Combination of in-person and live virtual meetings which are accessible anywhere with internet access. 

Meetings Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location
5/5/2027 - 5/12/2027 Wednesday
7:30 AM - 11:20 AM
Green Bay Public Safety Training Center Fire Grounds
5/5/2027 - 5/12/2027 Wednesday
7:30 AM - 11:20 AM
Green Bay Public Safety Training Center Room 111/113
4/9/2027 - 5/14/2027 Friday
7:30 AM - 11:20 AM
Green Bay Public Safety Training Center Fire Grounds
4/9/2027 - 5/14/2027 Friday
7:30 AM - 11:20 AM
Green Bay Public Safety Training Center Room 111/113
4/7/2027 - 4/28/2027 Online Live Wednesday
7:30 AM - 11:20 AM
3/24/2027 - 4/2/2027 Wednesday/Friday
7:30 AM - 11:20 AM
Green Bay Public Safety Training Center Fire Grounds
3/24/2027 - 4/2/2027 Wednesday/Friday
7:30 AM - 11:20 AM
Green Bay Public Safety Training Center Room 111/113
Estimated Cost:
$764.00

Cost shown is based on Wisconsin residency. Additional fees may apply. View tuition and fees.