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Throughout Chapter one through Nine it discusess the NIMS, IMS and the ICS.
Chapter 1 NIMS which is the National Incident Management System, it takes a national approach to a incodent, yet is functional for local, state and federal response teams. ( Walsh 4). It was built and is used do that both local and national respondents have the same data and are able to communicate effectively when in a crisis situation. The ICS has been changed by the NIMS, with this said their focus has changed to incident management. It is based on management characteristics which can include things such as structure, technology and objectives. This is all among others. Chapter three discusses command and their function with everything. There are two parts within the …show more content…

Te logistic section is in charge of the support requirement as well as ordering resources that may be needed. There are two different branches; the support branch and the service branch. The support branch consist of the supply unit, facilities unit and the grand support unit. Where as the service branch is in charge of the communication unit, food unit and medical unit. Basically broken up into one that is there for support and the other branch provides the services. These units are important because it is a major aspect within incident management. Chapter seven talks about the Administration and Finance section of incident management. This unit creates claim, cost management, personal time recording, and some operations. This is important because they help out when there is a need and or a disaster. They provide the supplies needed. Chapter eight discusses the intelligence and the investigations functions within incident management. They handle incidences such as hostile environments that need to be brought down to an acceptable level. It provides the IC and the UC with knowledge about the operational environment. These are important elements of the ICS and the

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