KRF Command Training Operational – Maidstone

This course, set at operational level aims to develop delegates' confidence, understanding and ability to perform a command role.

Course fee for non-paying partners is £70 per delegate. If a non-paying partner wishes to attend please book a space and a member of the KRT Support Team will be in contact to request a purchase order number.

Course Aims and Objectives

This course has been developed to address the potential organisational command resilience impacts during incidents requiring a multi-agency response. It aims to develop delegates’ confidence, understanding and ability to perform a command role.

It seeks to bring together operational incident commanders and non-blue light managers to ensure an integrated and co-ordinated response to incidents within Kent.

This 1 day course has been tailored to the requirements of the Kent Resilience Forum and will include the following:

• An introduction and explanation of each organisations response.

• Discussion surrounding Kent’s command and control structures.

• Explanation of the principles of JESIP.

• Guest speakers to support learning.

On completion of this course attendees will have gained an understanding and knowledge of the following:

1. Understand the roles and responsibilities of different agencies during the operational response phase of a major incident/civil emergency.

2. Develop an understanding of their role and responsibilities within an operational co-ordinating group.

3. Understand Tactical (Silver) requirements for their respective organisations.

4. Implement and review their dedicated course of action/response.

5. Gain an understanding of the Joint Emergency Services Interoperability Principles (JESIP).

6. Practice their learning during a 4 stage discussion exercise.

This course provides a solid foundation for delegates to continue multi-agency training within their own organisation, and meets the requirements of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004.