Chap 3 Incident Management System Flashcards
The Art of directing and controlling the personnel and equipment resources assigned to, or requested to assit in, the control of an incident.
Command, Incident Management
Ability of one individual to supervise a number of other people– usually three to seven, with five being ideal (number depends on the complexity of the situation) or units.
Span of control
This must be used on all incidents that involve more than just a single unit so that safety, accountability, and operations can be controlled efficiently.
Incident Management Systems
The use of a single is a must for the operations to be effective and efficient.
Incident Commander
Provides an outline of the minimum requirements of an IMS to b used by all fire Departments
NFPA 1561
Became the basis of a response management system for all federal agencies with wildland and fire management responsibilities.
NIMS in 1980
Five major functional areas of span of control
- Command
- Operations
- Planning
- Logistics
- Finance/administration
IMS designation used to establish and maintain a manageable span of control over a number of divisions, and groups
Branch
IMS designation responsible for operations in an assigned geographic area.
Division
Part of the general staff of the IMS, responsible for all financial matters
Finance/administration
General Staff of the IMS, responsible for all the logistical needs and supplies
Logistics
General Staff of the IMS, responsible for all operational functions
Operations
General Staff of the IMS, responsible for all incident planning functions
planning
Structure used to manage an incident involving multiple jurisdictions or multiple response agencies that have responsibility for control of the incident.
Unified Command
This is established when manageable span of control of the number of divisions and/or groups is exceeded
Branch
