Chapter 13 Overview

CHAPTER OVERVIEW

This chapter discusses the components of emergency incident management, including management responsibility at an emergency incident, incident planning, the National Incident Management System (NIMS), and the structure and features of the Incident Command System (ICS).

OBJECTIVES AND RESOURCES

Learning Objectives

• Discuss the management responsibility at an emergency incident.
• Explain the need for a plan at every incident.
• List and describe the five major components of the National Incident Management System (NIMS).
• List and describe the components of the Incident Command System (ICS).
• List the positions in the ICS and their functions.

Assignments

1. Read Chapter 13 in your text
2. Review Chapter 13 PowerPoint 
3. Complete optional Extra Credit by assigned due date.
4. Complete Chapter 13 online Quiz in CANVAS. 
5. Respond to the Discussion Post.

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