L0973: NIMS ICS All-Hazards Finance/Administration Section Chief Course

The goal of this professional development course, E/L0973 Finance/Administration Section Chief, is to provide Federal, State, and local-level emergency responders with an overview of key duties and responsibilities of a Finance/Administration Section Chief in a Type III All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT). 

The learner must achieve a minimum passing score of 75% on final knowledge assessments or demonstrate mastery on performance assessments or research assignments to earn the IACET CEU.

Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS Position Specific training shall be completed by personnel who will be required to gain a certificate of training and the credentials to function in an ICS Organization, such as an IMT, as a member of the Command, General Staff or as a Unit Leader. These criteria will be verified on the student enrollment request by endorsement of the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) such as the State/Tribal Training Officer or the course manager.

ACE: Level: Lower Division/Associate

ACE: Credit Hours: 1

Course Objectives

• Explain the information collection and distribution methods of an effective Finance/Administration Section Chief.
• Explain the roles and responsibilities of a Finance/Administration Section Chief as they apply to planning, supervision, and coordination.
• Identify key strategies for interacting with personnel internal and external to the Incident Management Team.
• Explain the Finance/Administration Section Chief¿s responsibilities in relation to development, review, and implementation of the Demobilization Plan.