NIMS Incident Command System Field Guide

Get instant access to critical key points of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) that can help you make decisions fast.

Whether you're at the local, state or federal level or in private industry, the NIMS Incident Command System Field Guide puts NIMS compliance information at your fingertips. This reference clearly and concisely outlines what you need to know about NIMS objectives, making it an ideal tool for NIMS and incident command training, during training and functional exercises and, most importantly, in the field where you need it most. Combine this guide with your training and feel confident that your NIMS compliance requirements are met.
The new Second Edition features an expanded and improved section on the operational planning process, improved checklists for all functional positions, updated information on the relationship between NIMS and the National Response Framework (NRF), and expanded information on Multiagency Coordination Systems and Joint Information Systems.
New features include:
NIMS Overview and Major Components
Joint Information Systems
Multi-Agency Coordination System
Incident Command System Concepts
Sample Planning Schedules
Sample Meeting Agenda
Position-Specific Prompts for Command and Operations
Sample ICS Organizational Charts
Planning Process and Cycle
Incident Action Plan (IAP)
ICS Forms and Templates
National Response Framework Relationship
NIMS/ICS Glossary and Acronyms
ICS Position Responsibilities and Checklists