Description
This course is designed to prepare students to become an Incident Business Advisor (INBA) resource for all hazard incidents. Topics include preparation for an assignment, interactions/activities, and relationship to cost objectives.
Objectives
- Describe the basic framework of the INBA position.
- Understand the relationship between the Agency Administrator and the INBA.
- Identify the individual skills and abilities needed to perform as a successful INBA.
Target Group
Personnel desiring to be qualified as Incident Business Advisor (INBA).
Prerequisite Qualifications and Training
- Experience working with complex organizations such as Area Command, Multi-Agency Coordinating (MAC) Group, Unified Command, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA),
OR
- Experience working with Incident Management Teams, interagency cooperators, and additional support organizations during incidents,
OR
- Satisfactory performance as a unit leader or Section Chief Type 1 or Type 2,
OR
- Working incident business management knowledge acquired through incident assignments or as a business leader on an agency unit.
Session Offerings
Available sessions of this course can be found by using the FIND LEARNING menu at the top of the page, then select UPCOMING COURSES. Then type in the course name and select “Search”. Enrollment requires an account.
To view Geographic Area training schedules, use the Geographic Area menu dropdown at the top of the page. Contact your local Training Officer for more information about local course sessions.
Delivery
S-481 is available as classroom instructor-led training.
Course Components and Hours to Complete
Course Component | Course Time |
---|---|
Pre-course work | 1 |
Pre-selection assessment | N/A |
Online training | N/A |
Instructor-led training | 20 |
Total Hours | 21 |
Course Level
Regional, state, or area
Minimum Instructor Qualifications
Lead and unit instructors must be qualified as Incident Business Advisor (INBA).
See NWCG Standards for Course Delivery, PMS 901-1, Instructor Standards for more information.