G402 – National Incident Management System Overview for Senior Officials (Executives, Elected, & Appointed)
Date: August 19, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Format: Virtual
The purpose of this course is to familiarize Senior Officials (executives, elected and appointed officials, city/county managers, agency administrators, etc.) with their role in supporting incident management within the National Incident Management System (NIMS).
Intended Audience
Executives and senior officials, including elected officials, city/county managers, agency administrators, etc. in the following disciplines:
- Education
- Elected Official
- Emergency Management
- Emergency Medical Service
- Fire Service
- Government Administration
- HazMat
- Health Care
- Human Services
- Law Enforcement
- Military
- Public Health
- Public Safety Communications
- Public Works
- Volunteer Organization
Course Objectives:
- Explain the National Incident Management System.
- Explain the NIMS Management Characteristics, the organizational structure of the Incident Command System, and the role of the Command and General Staff.
- Explain the attributes and purpose of Emergency Operations Centers.
- Explain the interconnectivity between the MAC Group, EOCs, the Joint Information System and Incident Command.
- Explain the Senior Official’s role in preparedness.
To Register:
Visit: Wisconsin Emergency Management
