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Course Description:

The goal of this professional development course, G191 ICS EOC Interface (Emergency Operations Center/Incident Command System Interface), is to enable the students to develop an effective interface between the Incident Command/Unified Command and the Emergency Operations Center by applying National Incident Management System principles.    

Target Audience:
This course, similar to FEMA G191 Online, is designed for state and local personnel responsible for developing, staffing, managing and operating an EOC and coordinating EOC operations with a field command post.

G 191 ICS EOC Interface Virtual Instructor Led Training Objectives:

• Explain the course structure and potential ICS/EOC interface challenges.
• Explain key NIMS concepts, command and coordination systems, and structures.
• Analyze given scenarios to determine commonalities and potential interface issues between ICS and EOCs.
• Explain the respective roles and interconnectivity of the NIMS command and coordination systems in coordination.
• Contrast the typical role and functions of the Incident Command and the EOC during emergency operations.
• Analyze given scenarios to apply ICS/EOC interface concepts.
• Develop an ICS/EOC interface action plan for your community.
• Summarize the course objectives

G Courses offered virtually are in coordination with Colorado DSHSEM / State Training Officer. All Blue Cell lead instructors are State Certified. Participants are welcomed from outside Colorado. Consult with your States Training Officer for any additional application or certification requirements.

The Blue Cell, LLC virtual ICS / EOC related deliveries are both tried and true having been taught to over 5000 students worldwide. The previous student body represents all 50 States and 8 US Territories, 17 countries, 60 plus Federal Agencies and 100 of the fortune 500 companies. In 2026 we are reincorporating the use of our Chelsea County USA platform (notional location online) which includes live maps, 20 plans, 1000 named and typed resources and can be accessed during our courses for an enhanced training experience via the web or through our app.