The National Incident Management System (NIMS) is made by the Department of Homeland Security. NIMS is a standard method to manage any threats and hazard regardless of the cause or location. (FEMA) On March 5, 1996, Governor George Pataki signed Executive Order No. 26 establishing the National Incident Management System, and Incident Command System (ICS) as the State standard command and control system that will be utilized during emergency operations. Since that time, NYS agencies have used ICS in every response or pre-planned event operation and have trained tens of thousands of individuals in the Incident Command System. (Zucker) The Incident Command System is the core of the National Incident Management System; its required by the Department of Homeland Security to help with the management of all hazards. ICS provides the outline for command, control, and coordination of resources at the scene of the emergency. An ICS enables communication and planning by establishing a manageable system of control. An ICS divides an emergency response into five manageable functions important for emergency response …show more content…
Whether it 's a Traffic Incident, the magnitude of the emergency that requires an emergency transportation response or the unexpected disaster during a planned special event, it is imperative for the responders including transportation responders to understand their roles and responsibilities before they arrive at the incident. (Federal Highway Adminstrator ) The components of NIMS are adaptable and flexible to any situation from routine, local incidents, to incidents requiring the attention of interstate mutual aid, to those requiring a coordinated Federal response. NIMS respond to all types of