The Importance of Incident Command Systems (ICS)
Not what you're looking for?
Why are Incident Command Systems such as the NIMS model considered important in the 21st century?
Please provide a reference. Thanks
Purchase this Solution
Solution Summary
The ICS structure is briefly summarized and referenced.
Solution Preview
Incident Command System
In crisis management, especially in crime emergency response, leadership and coordination are two important principles. Leadership sets not only the chain of command but also the center of responsibility. Coordination is called for between and among the different agencies which may be called in to respond to the emergency. In actual emergency response, the lack of proper coordination and miscommunication may result to fatalities.
In order to address this possible miscommunication and lack of identifiable leadership NIMS was developed. ''The National Incident Management System (NIMS), a program of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), is a comprehensive approach to incident management that can apply to emergencies of all types and sizes." ...
Purchase this Solution
Free BrainMass Quizzes
Grit and Perseverance in Children
Building small humans is a daunting task. There is nothing more important than our impact on those around us, especially the smallest ones. This quiz offers a brief overview of different parenting modes and how to provide experiences for children to thrive!
Ages and Stages of Play
This quiz provides a brief overview of the typical ages associated with each level of play. Understanding the ages and stages of play is integral knowledge for anyone with a role in young children's lives.
Early Childhood Developmental Milestones
Recognizing early childhood developmental milestones in the five capacities (cognitive, communication, social-emotional, adaptive, and physical development) is important for any person who will be working with children. Reminder: Children are individuals. This information is a generally accepted guide of expected development, but some infants may progress faster or slower.
Effective Communication
Effective communication is an integral component of success in all fields. This quiz briefly introduces some of the key aspects involved with effective communication.
Academic Writing
This quiz will test a student's knowledge of academic writing.