NIMS ICS-100 c Course
what ICS does - ANS- Used for all kinds of incidents by all types of organizations at all
levels of government
Can be used for emergencies and planned events
Enables coordinated response among jurisdictions and agencies
creates common processes for incident-level planning and resource management
allows for integration of resources (facilities, equipment, personnel) within a common
organizational structure
when is ICS used? - ANS- applicable to all types of incidents, regardless of size or cause
NIMS - ANS- National Incident Management System:
systemic, proactive approach to guide all levels of government, NGOs, and private sector
to work together to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from the
effects of incidents.
provides a consistent foundation for all incidents, ranging from daily occurrences to
incidents requiring a coordinated Federal response
three major components of NIMS - ANS- Resource Management
command and coordination (which includes the ICS)
Communications and Information Management
Benefits of ICS - ANS- 1. clarifies chain of command and supervision responsibilities
2. leverages interoperable communications systems and plain language to improve
communication
3. provides orderly systematic planning process
4. implements common, flexible, predesigned management structure
5. fosters cooperation between diverse disciplines and agencies
ICS has been tested over - ANS- 40 years of emergency and nonemergency incidents by
all levels of gov, NGOs, and private sector
ICS helps to ensure - ANS- 1. safety of responders, community members, others
2. achievement of incident objectives
3. efficient use of resources
, Lesson #2 begins here! kablam - ANS-
ICS based on - ANS- proven NIMS management principles
ICS feature - ANS- common terminology
ICS feature - ANS- effective planning
-managemnt by objectivesand reliance on Incident Action Plan
ICS feature - ANS- modular organizational structure: can be tailored to fit needs
Command of this organization is established under a single Incident Commander or a
Unified Commander
features relating to command structure are chain of command and unity of command
ICS ensures full utilizatin of incident resources by: - ANS- maintaining a manageable
span of control
establishing a designated incident facilities and locations
implementing comprehensive resource management practices
defining clear processes for dispatch/deployment resources
ensuring integrated communications
ICS is based on these 14 proven NIMS management characteristics (list to follow) - ANS-
Common Terminology: - ANS- Organizational functions: major functions and functional
units with incident management respo are named and defined. Remain standard and
consistent
Resource descriptions: major resources (personnel, equipment, teams, facilities) given
common names and typed with respect to capabilities
Incident Facilities: used to designate the facilities in the vicinity of the incident area
Modular Organization: - ANS- develops in a modular fashion based on the incident's size
and complexity
-respo for the establishment and expansion of ICS modular organization rests with the
Incident Commander
-as incident grows more complex, the ICS organization may expand as functional
responsibilities are delegated
management by objectives: - ANS- Incident commander or Unified Command
establishes objectives that drive incident operations
management by objectives includes the following:
what ICS does - ANS- Used for all kinds of incidents by all types of organizations at all
levels of government
Can be used for emergencies and planned events
Enables coordinated response among jurisdictions and agencies
creates common processes for incident-level planning and resource management
allows for integration of resources (facilities, equipment, personnel) within a common
organizational structure
when is ICS used? - ANS- applicable to all types of incidents, regardless of size or cause
NIMS - ANS- National Incident Management System:
systemic, proactive approach to guide all levels of government, NGOs, and private sector
to work together to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from the
effects of incidents.
provides a consistent foundation for all incidents, ranging from daily occurrences to
incidents requiring a coordinated Federal response
three major components of NIMS - ANS- Resource Management
command and coordination (which includes the ICS)
Communications and Information Management
Benefits of ICS - ANS- 1. clarifies chain of command and supervision responsibilities
2. leverages interoperable communications systems and plain language to improve
communication
3. provides orderly systematic planning process
4. implements common, flexible, predesigned management structure
5. fosters cooperation between diverse disciplines and agencies
ICS has been tested over - ANS- 40 years of emergency and nonemergency incidents by
all levels of gov, NGOs, and private sector
ICS helps to ensure - ANS- 1. safety of responders, community members, others
2. achievement of incident objectives
3. efficient use of resources
, Lesson #2 begins here! kablam - ANS-
ICS based on - ANS- proven NIMS management principles
ICS feature - ANS- common terminology
ICS feature - ANS- effective planning
-managemnt by objectivesand reliance on Incident Action Plan
ICS feature - ANS- modular organizational structure: can be tailored to fit needs
Command of this organization is established under a single Incident Commander or a
Unified Commander
features relating to command structure are chain of command and unity of command
ICS ensures full utilizatin of incident resources by: - ANS- maintaining a manageable
span of control
establishing a designated incident facilities and locations
implementing comprehensive resource management practices
defining clear processes for dispatch/deployment resources
ensuring integrated communications
ICS is based on these 14 proven NIMS management characteristics (list to follow) - ANS-
Common Terminology: - ANS- Organizational functions: major functions and functional
units with incident management respo are named and defined. Remain standard and
consistent
Resource descriptions: major resources (personnel, equipment, teams, facilities) given
common names and typed with respect to capabilities
Incident Facilities: used to designate the facilities in the vicinity of the incident area
Modular Organization: - ANS- develops in a modular fashion based on the incident's size
and complexity
-respo for the establishment and expansion of ICS modular organization rests with the
Incident Commander
-as incident grows more complex, the ICS organization may expand as functional
responsibilities are delegated
management by objectives: - ANS- Incident commander or Unified Command
establishes objectives that drive incident operations
management by objectives includes the following:
