Level 3 Award in Initial Incident Command in Fire and Rescue Services
Unit 1: Initial Incident Command in Fire and Rescue Services
Credit value: 6
Guided learning hours: 45
Unit aim:
This unit aims to accredit the knowledge and skills development of Fire and Rescue Service learners in providing operational command responses.
Achievement of the unit will confirm that people, once developed, are ready to work, but are not competent, as an incident commander (initial level). This level is typified by the rider officer who will demonstrate the ability to command and control operations at a task-focused supervisory level or to control a more serious or escalating incident in the early stages until relieved of command by a supervisory officer.
Level 4 Award in Intermediate Incident Command in Fire and Rescue Services
Unit 2: Intermediate Incident Command in Fire and Rescue Services
Credit Value 5
Guided Leaning Hours 40
Unit aim:
This unit aims to accredit the knowledge and skills learners have developed in providing operational command responses.
Achievement of the unit will confirm that people, once developed, are ready to work, but are not competent, as a tactical level incident commander (intermediate level). This level is typified by a responding tactical commander who will demonstrate the ability to review and determine incident status, assume responsibility and take over command and control operations at middle manager level.
