Incident Command Level 1 - Control Staff

Summary

OCID:

ocds-h6vhtk-066cc2

Published by:

Gloucestershire County Council

Authority ID:

AA20459

Publication date:

18 March 2026

Deadline date:

-

Notice type:

Has documents:

No

Has SPD:

No

Has Carbon Reduction Plan:

N/A

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Abstract

ICL1 Initial Training Requirements for ControlThe provider must deliver initial Incident Command Level 1 (ICL1) training specifically designed for Fire Control staff.All ICL1 initial courses must be SFJ accredited, aligned to the SFJ Awards Level 3 Award in Initial Incident Command in Fire and Rescue Services or an equivalent nationally recognised qualification suitable for the Control environment.Trainers delivering this programme must:• Hold appropriate SFJ assessor and/or IQA qualifications.• Have demonstrable experience delivering Control specific Incident Command training for other UK Fire and Rescue Services.Training must reflect GFRS's status as a learning organisation. This includes:• A strong emphasis on developing behavioural attributes as well as technical knowledge.• Encouraging reflective practice, learning conversations, and ongoing improvement.• Providing a psychologically safe, inclusive learning environment.• Using coaching style feedback to support deeper learning and development.Scenarios must be tailored in collaboration with GFRS to reflect:• The community risk profile of Gloucestershire.• Local and emerging risks related to Gloucestershire.• The complexity and pressures of the Control environment, including call handling, triage, multi agency communication, mobilising decisions, and managing concurrent incidents.