This course is designed to support the development of knowledge and skills for Operation Section Chiefs, Safety Officers, and Incident Commanders in the areas of operational and strategic risk on incidents. Course curriculum conforms to ISO 31000, COSO, and OMB Circular No. A-123 standards.

Students will learn concepts, application, and tools for operational and strategic risk-based decisions on incidents. They will discover the process of risk analysis along with the individual roles and responsibilities of incident personnel. The class will explore the history of risk, aspects of qualitative and quantitative assessments, managing risk, and decision-making under uncertainty. Students will be able to select appropriate assessment tools, identify risk management strategies, and how to reduce uncertainty for improved decision quality.