Incident Command System (ICS) Core Concepts and Principles (for DHS Purposes)
Incident Command System (ICS) Core Concepts and Principles (for DHS Purposes) : "ICS in DHS - Concepts and Principles -- The core concepts and principles of the ICS as taught by DHS and as defined in the NIMS Document and consistent with the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) incorporate the following components: (1) The overwhelming majority of incidents nationwide are typically handled by a single jurisdiction. Most responses need go no further. In other instances the response may rapidly expand requiring additional resources and operational support. Whether for incidents which additional resources are required or are provided from different organizations within a single jurisdiction or outside the jurisdiction, or for complex incidents with state-level or national level implications, the ICS provides a core mechanism for coordinated and collaborative incident management. (2) The NIMS requires that field command and management functions be performed in accordance with a standard set of ICS organizations, doctrine, and procedures. However, the incident commanders generally retain the flexibility to modify procedures or organizational structure as necessary to accomplish the mission. (3) ICS is modular and scalable and is readily adaptable to any emergency or incident to which domestic incident management agencies would be expected to respond. (4) ICS has interactive management components that set the stage for effective and efficient incident management and emergency response. (5) ICS establishes common terminology, standards, and procedures that enable diverse organizations to work together effectively. (6) ICS incorporates measurable objectives to ensure fulfillment of incident management goals. (7) The implementation of ICS should have the least possible disruption on existing systems and processes (8) The ICS should be user friendly and be applicable across a wide spectrum of emergency response and incident management disciplines". (FEMA, National Incident Management System National Standard Curriculum Training Development Guidance, October 2005, p. 7)
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