Lessons from the Incident Command System
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Prepper on the Plains is proud to present a full 20-part training series applying ICS principles to individual and family preparedness. Whether you’re leading a neighborhood group or planning for your household, ICS offers timeless lessons for how to organize, communicate, and act decisively.
Training Schedule
Week 1 – Foundations of Command (Nov 17–21, 2025)
- Series Introduction: What ICS Teaches Every Prepper
- Leadership in Crisis: The Chain of Command
- Span of Control: Staying Effective Under Pressure
- Unity of Effort: Coordinating with Outsiders
- Command Mindset: Thinking Like an Incident Commander
Week 2 – Planning and Communication (Dec 8–12, 2025)
- The Incident Action Plan: From Confusion to Clarity
- Communication Under Stress
- Situational Awareness and Decision Cycles
- Logistics and Resource Management
- Resource Tracking and Accountability
Week 3 – The Human Element (Jan 19–23, 2026)
- Planning for the Long Game
- Demobilization and Recovery
- After-Action Reviews: Learning Before the Next Crisis
- Drills and Exercises: Practice Before the Real Thing
- Training and Certification Paths for Volunteers
Week 4 – ICS in Practice (Feb 16–20, 2026)
- ICS at Every Scale
- ICS Across Time: Short, Medium, and Long-Term Operations
- ICS in Action: Real-World Stories
- ICS Local and Regional Coordination
- Building Your Own ICS-Inspired Preparedness Plan
Additional Resources
- FEMA ICS-100: Introduction to Incident Command System
- FEMA ICS-200: Basic Incident Command for Initial Response
- Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program
- NIMS 2017 Guidelines and Resources
- Related Prepper on the Plains Articles
📘 This training is part of the Prepper on the Plains education series — helping families, groups, and communities prepare wisely and lead confidently.
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