1. CJ 307 Week 8 Incident Command System

2. NIMS Outlines a Standard Incident Management Organization Called I.C.S.

3. I.C.S What is it? Why is it necessary? What happened in Critical Incidents before I.C.S.

4. ICS Is a standardized management tool for meeting the demands of small or large emergencies or non emergency situations. Represents “best practices” and has become the standard for emergency management across the United States. May be used for planned events, natural disasters, and incidents of terrorism. Incident Command System is a “key” feature in NIMS.

5. Principals of I.C.S. Incidents are managed locally Command and management functions are performed in accordance with set I.C.S. procedures while allowing flexibility for the requirements of the particular crisis. Modular and Scalable Interactive Management Components Establishes Common Terminology, Procedures, and Standards Incorporates Measurable Objectives User Friendly Unity of Command

6. I.C.S. Structure Operations Planning Logistics Finance/Administrative Single Resource Branches Divisions Strike Teams Task Forces

7. I.C.S. Command Structure Incident Commander Public Information Officer Safety Officer Liaison

8. Unified Command Coordinates efforts of many jurisdictions or agencies and provides combined decisions on objectives, plans, strategies, priorities, and public communications. Advantages of Unified Command What occurs at an incident where no Unified Command is established.

9. Advantages of Unified Command Single set of objectives Collective approach to develop a resolution. Information flow and coordination improved between all jurisdictions All agencies with responsibilities have an understanding of joint priorities and restrictions. No agency’s legal authority is compromised Combined efforts optimized under single Incident Command.

10. Interoperable Communications Past Failures? Why is this so important? New Trends? Safety Concerns?

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