EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Emergency Management

Emergency Management

Introduction

Systems engineering, project management, and organizational structure play important roles in the success of any organization. Now more than ever, these elements are vitally important for successful emergency response coordination and major security initiatives during any large-scale emergency response. After the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, the successful implementation of the Incident Command System (ICS) by the Arlington County (Va.) Fire Department served as a catalyst for a later mandate by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). All DHS funding recipients are required to utilize the new National Incident Management System (NIMS) for organizing any critical emergency ...