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Incident Command System (ICS) for Extreme Events on the Railroad - Student Version
The student version is a digital course notebook intended for distribution to all participants. It mirrors the content of the instructor guide’s initial sections but excludes facilitation scripts and answer cues. It also includes ICS forms and draft Quick Start Cards, which students will use to assemble their Supervisor Folders and actively participate in the sand table exercise. These materials are designed to promote hands-on learning and ensure students are well-prepared to implement ICS principles in real-world scenarios.
The complete guide can be downloaded here.
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Field Personnel Respond: Incident Command System (ICS) for Extreme Events on the Railroad
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This document presents critical information on best practices and useful initiatives related to rail hazards associated with climate change in North America. Building upon the foundational Incident Command System (ICS) document created by the US Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, it is intended to help North America’s railroads to prepare their personnel, equipment, and infrastructure for the unfolding impacts of climate change with preparedness and response strategies. |
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Rules Guide Part 1 – ICS Course |
This document introduces the Incident Command System, the role of rail in emergency management, and the training. |
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Acronyms and Glossary |
This document contains a complete and thorough glossary and explanation of acronyms used in the other Planning, Training, and Exercising for Crisis Events on the Railroad and ICS documents and slides, including terms such as “action plan,” “Multi-Agency Coordination System,” “fusion center,” and others. |
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Sources Consulted |
This document contains a full list of all sources consulted for all Planning, Training, and Exercising for Crisis Events on the Railroad content. |
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Fliers |
These documents serve as guides to create comprehensive emergency kits. They provide overviews as well as details (e.g., how much water per person, etc.) for what items to include in a car or professional kit to help keep you safe during an emergency. |
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Refreshers |
This slide deck contains materials for a brief training on the Incident Command System and Climate Change for the Railroad. It focuses on safety in ICS and collaboration with other professionals, such as firefighters, law enforcement, EMS, and road and rail professionals. |
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ICS Forms |
These are the official, fillable PDF forms provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the Incident Command System. |
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Quick Start Cards |
This document contains the materials to be used in the creation of the Quick Start Cards (also known as quick reference cards) that contain critical guidance for the first fifteen minutes after arriving at an emergency. Instructions for putting together the Quick Start Cards can be found in the Instructor Guide Part 2. |
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