An effective MCI/MPI plan should include all of the health and medical resources within a local area/region. Significant components of an MCI plan include EMS, private ambulance providers, fire department, law enforcement, hospitals, medical education facilities, and public health capabilities. Freestanding minor emergency treatment centers/clinics should be included in the plan as well. (USFA, Responding to Incidents of National Consequence, 2004, p. 53)