Incident Command Level 1 - Control Staff

ICL1 Initial Training Requirements for Control

The 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.