The __________ assesses suspected WMD attacks, advises civilian responders on appropriate actions through on-site testing and expert consultation, and facilitates the arrival of additional state and federal military forces
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Allows agencies and departments with different jurisdictional authorities to work together to manage an incident
Making these determinations requires in-depth, position-by-position analysis of the MACS, from the Incident Command Post through the Federal level of government (in the case of Presidentially declared disasters or emergencies).
An incident is an occurrence or event, natural or human caused, that requires a response to protect life or property.
Making these determinations requires in-depth, position-by-position analysis of the MACS, from the Incident Command Post through the Federal level of government (in the case of Presidentially declared disasters or emergencies).
Medical Incident Command is a term used for the command and control of an emergency resposnse situaton.Ê It is also referred to as Incident Command System.
According to experts, ICS which stands for Incident Command System requires the use of common terminology to make sure communication is efficient and clear.
unified command and incident command
The incident command system command function may be conducted in one of two ways
command staff and general staff
A complex incident requires a complex ICS structure, i.e., one in which all command staff and general staff positions are filled.