Incident Command System

Planning and Managing Incidents and Events

The Incident Command System (ICS) is a management tool that allows better coordination and use of resources during incidents and planned events.

The Incident Command System provides a way for departments, agencies, and resources to effectively manage and respond to events.

Benefits of ICS

The Incident Command System positively impacts incident management efforts by:

• clarifying the chain of command and supervision responsibilities
• providing an orderly, systematic planning process
• implementing a common, flexible, pre-designed management structure

Implementing a command system ensures:

• the safety of responders, community members, and others
• achievement of incident objectives
• efficient use of resources