Incident Command System (ICS)

(15 min.) The purpose of this program is to provide a brief overview of the Incident Command System or ICS, the responsibilities of the parties involved at an incident response, and describe the system of command that is vital to a successful incident response.

Topics included in this safety video are: procedures for controlling personnel, facilities, equipment, and communications, Common Terminology, Modular Organization, Integrated Communications, Unified Command Structure, Manageable Span of Control, Designated Incident Facilities, Comprehensive Resource Management, 5 major functional areas including, Command, Operations, Planning, Logistics, Finance, life safety, incident stabilization, property conservation, command post, staging area, Operations Section Chief, Single Resources, Task Forces or Strike Teams, Engine Companies, Ladder Companies, Rescue Squads, specialized companies, Service Branch, Support Branch, Finance, Finance Section Chief.

Program comes with a CD-ROM of written materials, including test questions and answers. English title also includes PowerPoint presentation.