Incident Command System

The Incident Command System (ICS) is a standardized approach to incident management that enables effective coordination of emergency response efforts. It provid…

Definition & Operational Usage

The Incident Command System (ICS) is a standardized approach to incident management that enables effective coordination of emergency response efforts. It provides a hierarchical structure for organizing personnel, resources, and communication during an incident, ensuring that all responders are working towards a common objective. ICS is used across various emergency services, including firefighting, EMS, and law enforcement.

Category context: Core tactics, command, suppression, ventilation, search, and water supply terminology used on the fireground.

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