INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM

Incident Command System

Incident Command System

Introduction

Incident command systems and incident management systems are the general standard used by fire and rescue services for the management of major events. The original version, the National Interagency Incident Management System (NIIMS) is the federal government standard for federal participation in field events. And the National Wildfire Coordinating Group adaptation of NIIMS is the standard for any large wild-land fire response. Incident command system use is mandated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration for any event involving hazardous materials.

Discussion

The Incident Command System (ICS) is a standardized, on-scene, all-hazard ...