NIMS Ch. 2
ICS
A system for domestic incident management that is based on an expandable, flexible
structure and that uses common terminology positions and incident facilities.
NGOs & Private sector organizations
American Red Cross
Salvation Army
Utility companies
Construction organizations
ICS
This is used by all levels of government —— federal, state, tribal and local.
ICS 5 major function areas:
(CFLOP)
Command
Operations
Planning
Logistics
Finance/Admin
Area command
The concept of _ Will help organizations begin thinking about how to organize a
response of this type and incorporate the various governmental authorities and
jurisdictions in a collaborative incident management construct.
Intelligence/ Investigations
This is an optional 6th functional area that is activated case-by-case basis.
Area command
Is an organization to oversee the management of multiple incidents handled individually
by separate ICS organizations or to oversee the management of a very large or evolving
incident engaging multiple Incident management teams.
ICS
A system for domestic incident management that is based on an expandable, flexible
structure and that uses common terminology positions and incident facilities.
NGOs & Private sector organizations
American Red Cross
Salvation Army
Utility companies
Construction organizations
ICS
This is used by all levels of government —— federal, state, tribal and local.
ICS 5 major function areas:
(CFLOP)
Command
Operations
Planning
Logistics
Finance/Admin
Area command
The concept of _ Will help organizations begin thinking about how to organize a
response of this type and incorporate the various governmental authorities and
jurisdictions in a collaborative incident management construct.
Intelligence/ Investigations
This is an optional 6th functional area that is activated case-by-case basis.
Area command
Is an organization to oversee the management of multiple incidents handled individually
by separate ICS organizations or to oversee the management of a very large or evolving
incident engaging multiple Incident management teams.
