ICS 400: Incident Command System for Complex Incidents – Deadwood, SD 

📅 Course Details

• Course: ICS 400: Incident Command System for Complex Incidents
• Dates: December 1st – December 2nd, 2026
• Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (MST)
• Location: Deadwood, SD
• Cost: Free (provided by the South Dakota Office of Emergency Management)

Registration

👉You can register online here: https://sdoem.eventsmart.com/?post_type=espresso_events&p=5387&preview=true

***Registration for this course will end on Tuesday, November 24th at 11:00 AM.

Prerequisites (Required Before Attending)

You must complete all 5 prerequisites and submit proof before the course begins:

Online Courses (FEMA Independent Study):

• IS-100: Course Overview IS-100
• IS-200: Course Overview IS-200
• IS-700: Course Overview IS-700
• IS-800: Course Overview IS-800

Classroom Course:

• ICS-300 (must be completed in person)

📧 Submit all prerequisite certificates to:
Colleen.Dryden@state.sd.us

⚠️ Important: Certificates must be approved before the course start date.

Course Description

This course builds on earlier ICS training (100–300) and focuses on advanced incident management for complex situations. It is designed for personnel operating at a senior or command level.

Target Audience

• Emergency management professionals
• Emergency response personnel
• Individuals expected to serve in:
  • Area Command roles
  • Multi-Agency Coordination positions

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Explain management challenges during major incidents
• Identify when to establish an Area Command
• Describe when Multi-Agency Coordination Systems are needed

Additional Information

• 📧 Detailed class info will be emailed ~5 days before the course
• ⏱️ Full attendance is required to receive credit
• 💲 Training is free of charge (provided by the South Dakota Office of Emergency Management)
• ⚠️ Registration for this course will end on Tuesday, November 24th at 11:00 AM.

Cancellation Policy

If you can’t attend:

• Notify the State Training Officer as soon as possible
• At least 2 weeks’ notice is preferred to allow waitlisted participants to attend