Program start date | Application deadline |
2025-04-08 | - |
2025-11-04 | - |
Program Overview
Category
Emergency Response
24-Hour Incident Command
Course Description
This course is designed to meet and exceed OSHA’s Incident Commander training requirements found in 29 CFR 1910.120 (q). An on-scene incident commander who assumes control of the incident scene beyond the first responder’s awareness level shall receive at least 24 hours of training and be competent in the following areas:
- Implement the employer’s incident command system.
- Implement the employer’s emergency response plan.
- Understand the hazards and risks associated with employees working in chemical protective clothing.
- Know how to implement the local emergency response plan.
- Knowledge of the state emergency response plan and of the Federal Regional Response Team.
- Understand the importance of decontamination procedures.
This 3-day course introduces participants to the incident command system as addressed by OSHA, as well as the National Fire Academy, EPA, and FEMA. Trainees will participate in contingency-planning development exercises as well as tabletop exercises designed to enhance their skills in planning and managing an emergency response utilizing an incident command structure.
Course Details
Tuition
$655
Duration
3 days
Open Enrollment Dates
- Apr. 8-10
- Nov. 4-6
The University of Findlay (UF) is a private Christian university located in Findlay, Ohio. Established in 1882 through a partnership between the Churches of God General Conference and the city of Findlay, UF emphasizes academic excellence, transformative experiences, and a supportive community grounded in faith.
Academic Programs
UF offers over 85 undergraduate majors and 16 graduate programs, including 11 master's and 5 doctoral degrees. Notable areas of study include health professions, business, education, sciences, and equestrian studies.
Campus & Community
- Main Campus: 86 acres in Findlay, Ohio, featuring academic buildings, residence halls, and athletic facilities.
- Additional Facilities: Including a 153-acre Western Farm and Animal Sciences Center, a 52-acre English equestrian complex, and the Mazza Museum, which houses over 17,000 original artworks from children's picture books.
UF fosters a diverse student body, with students from 32 states and 51 countries, and maintains a 13:1 student-to-faculty ratio.
Recognition
The university has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report, The Princeton Review, and Money Magazine for its academic programs and student experiences.