NOTE: Be sure to check agency-specific guidelines; some agencies may have different requirements.
S-260 Interagency Incident Business Management, 2014
Description
This course meets the general training needs of all positions for which an understanding of interagency incident business management is required. The NWCG Standards for Interagency Incident Business Management, PMS 902, is used as the primary job aid to supplement this course. It provides basic policy and direction for incident business management.
Objectives
Given the NWCG Standards for Interagency Incident Business Management, PMS 902, students will locate and apply the appropriate regulations, established interagency procedures, and necessary forms for each of the following incident management areas:
- Application of conduct and ethics in incident support
- Recruitment, classification, pay provisions and timekeeping/recording, commissary, injury compensation, and travel
- Acquisition
- Managing and tracking government property
- Interagency coordination and cooperation
- Investigating, documenting, and reporting claims
- Containing incident costs
- All Hazard Incidents
Target Group
All ICS positions and personnel seeking knowledge of incident business management.
S-260 is not required for any incident position by the NIMS Wildland Fire Qualification System Guide, PMS 310-1.
S-260 supports development of knowledge and skills for: CRWB, HEQB, ENGB, FELB, FIRB, HMGB, RESL, HRSP, INCM, ORDM, RCDM, BCMG, EQPM, SECM, PTRC, COST, COMP, INJR, CLMS, EQTR, CMSY, ICPI, EDSD, and ACDP.
Prerequisite Qualifications and Training
None
Session Offerings
Nationally advertised course sessions can now be found on the NWCG Wildland Fire Learning Portal (WFLP), https://wildlandfirelearningportal.net/. Log on as a guest to search for session offerings of this course and to view other public content. To search for a specific course, use the "Find Learning" menu item at the top of the page, then select "Upcoming Courses.” To view Geographic Area training schedules, select the specific "Geographic Area" information using the drop-down menu at the top of the page . Contact your local training officer for more information about local course sessions.
Delivery
S-260 is available as either Online training or classroom instructor-led training.
Course Components and Hours to Complete
| Component | Hours: Instructor-Led | Hours: Self-Directed |
|---|---|---|
| Instructor-led training | 16 | N/A |
| Pre-course work | N/A | N/A |
| Pre-selection assessment | N/A | N/A |
| Online Training | N/A | 16 |
| Recommended Total Hours | 16 | 16 |
Course Level
Local
Minimum Instructor Qualifications
None
See NWCG Standards for Course Delivery, PMS 901-1, Instructor Standards for more information.
Functional Area:
Finance/Administration
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Page Last Modified / Reviewed:
2020-01-27