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L962: All-Hazards Planning Section Chief

February 17, 2026 8:00 AM - February 20, 2026 5:00 PM (CST)

Description


L984 is a four-day course designed to address all responsibilities appropriate to a Planning Section Chief operating in a local- or state-level All-Hazards Incident Management Team. These responsibilities fall into two categories: 1) managing the planning cycle and 2) tracking resources and incident status. The course is an instructor-led training that supports learning through discussion, lecture, and active participation in multiple table top exercises. Topics include: functions and responsibilities of the Planning Section Chief; functions and responsibilities of the Resources Unit Leader; functions and responsibilities of the Situation Unit Leader; functions and responsibilities of the Documentation Unit Leader; functions and responsibilities of the Demobilization Unit Leader; understanding the planning cycle elements; interacting with team members in the planning process; and the purpose and importance of an accurate Incident Action Plan.

Required prerequisites are:
IS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS), ICS 100
IS-0200: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response
IS-0700: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System (NIMS)
IS-800: National Response Framework (NRF), An Introduction
 E/L/G 0300: Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents
ICS 400: Advanced Incident Command System for Complex Incidents

Course Objectives: Demonstrate, through exercises and a final exam, the capability to perform the duties and responsibilities of an effective Planning Section Chief. 

Target Audience: All first responder disciplines. NIMS ICS All-Hazards training should be completed by personnel who are regularly assigned to Functional, Support, or Unit Leader positions on Type 3 or 4 AHIMTs, or by those persons who desire to seek credentials/certification in those positions.

Travel costs are not provided. 

Important Application Instructions:
Potential local and state-level emergency responders interested in applying for the course must meet the selection criteria and required prerequisites and also have approval from their agency supervisor to participate in this course.

Required Prerequisites:
IS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS), ICS 100
IS-0200: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response
IS-0700: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System (NIMS)
IS-800: National Response Framework (NRF), An Introduction
E/L/G 0300: Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents
ICS 400: Advanced Incident Command System for Complex Incidents
For further information visit FEMA’s Self Independent Study website at: https://training.fema.gov/is/
Applicants must be approved by the state training officer and will also need to complete an online application from EMI along with submitting copies of prerequisite certificates of completion.

Time

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM each day.

Lunch and refreshments are on your own.

Location

Central Jackson County Fire Protection District

4715 SW US 40 Highway
Blue Springs, MO 64015

Pricing

There is no cost for this course.

Contact Information

Mid-America Regional Council
Name: Shelly Bolling-Strickland
Phone: 816-701-8234
Email: sstrickland@marc.org
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