![]() ![]() Area CommandĪrea command is established when an incident is so large that it must be divided and managed as two or more separate incidents or when multiple, separate incidents with Incident Management Teams (IMT) must be managed. The National Park Service supports and participates in interagency teams at both national and geographical area levels. Examples: A major Incident-hurricanes, very large fires, natural disasters.Large number of personnel and equipment are assigned to the incident.All functions are filled, plus leaders, branches etc.Examples: Major fires, VIP visits, lengthy search and rescues, law enforcement incidents, multi-day special events.Significant logistical support is required.Incident extends into multiple operational periods.Most Command and General staff positions are filled.Examples: Larger SAR’s, law enforcement incidents, special events, technical rescues, fires.May extend into another operational period (12 hours), and require an IAP.Some Command/General Staff positions (ie, Division Supervisor, Unit Leader), may be filled.Resources may vary from several single resources to several task forces or strike teams.IC walks the line between a manager and a 'doer'.Extended initial attack on wildland fires.Examples: Search & Rescue (SAR), motor vehicle accidents, small fires.Does not require a written Incident Action Plan (IAP).Normally limited to one operational period.Few resources are used (several individuals or a single strike team).IC is “hands on” leader and performs all functions of Operations, Logistics, Planning, and Finance.Initial attack or first response to an incident. ![]() Few resources assigned (generally less than 6 people).Short duration, seldom lasting into the next burn period.Levels and Types of ICS Management Type 5: (very small wildland fire only) Safety officer during briefing at Great Smokey Mountains National Park, Tennessee. ![]()
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