Introduction:

Emergency preparedness, response, and control for major incidents refers to the structured systems that govern institutional readiness, coordinated action, and containment during large-scale emergencies. These systems rely on predefined frameworks that enable critical functions to continue and protect organizational assets under adverse conditions. This program supports the development of structured institutional capabilities to manage emergencies through integrated planning, coordination, and control mechanisms.

Program Objectives:

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

• Identify institutional frameworks related to preparedness for major incidents.

• Classify escalation protocols and emergency response structures.

• Analyze coordination systems used during multi-agency emergency operations.

• Explore institutional mechanisms for incident stabilization and control.

• Evaluate planning models for restoring continuity and post-incident assessment.

Targeted Audience:

• Emergency and crisis management officers.

• Public safety and civil protection officials.

• Facility and operations managers.

• Risk and compliance professionals.

• Strategic planning and emergency coordination teams.

Program Outline:

Unit 1:

Institutional Frameworks for Emergency Preparedness:

• Structural models for emergency risk identification.

• How to classify major incidents based on impact and scope.

• Key steps for developing organizational emergency readiness plans.

• Institutional roles and responsibilities in emergency contexts.

• Legal and administrative foundations for preparedness systems.

Unit 2:

Emergency Response Systems and Protocols:

• Emergency activation procedures and authority structures.

• Response stages and institutional task distribution.

• Escalation levels and chain-of-command alignment.

• The role of integrating technical units with response teams.

• Standard operating procedures for rapid institutional mobilization.

Unit 3:

Interagency Coordination and Incident Management:

• Models for multi-agency collaboration in complex incidents.

• Incident command system (ICS) structures and functions.

• Information sharing and operational communication frameworks.

• Joint logistics and resource allocation procedures.

• Institutional mechanisms for coordination across jurisdictions.

Unit 4:

Incident Stabilization and Operational Control:

• Containment strategies for large scale disruptions.

• Tactical control frameworks for incident management.

• Procedures for protecting critical assets and infrastructure.

• Monitoring tools and control room protocols.

• Institutional criteria for transitioning to recovery operations.

Unit 5:

Post Incident Continuity and Strategic Evaluation:

• Recovery planning structures and reactivation models.

• Performance evaluation systems for emergency operations.

• Institutional review frameworks for incident reports.

• The significant role of lessons-learned integration into strategic planning.

• Continuous improvement models for emergency preparedness systems.