The Intelligence / Investigations function can be established to collect, analyze, and disseminate incident-related information and intelligence for incidents involving intensive intelligence gathering and investigative activity (such as a criminal or terrorist act, or epidemiological, accident or mass fatality investigation). Intelligence/Investigations (I/I) is a sixth ICS function identified in NIMS. Intelligence/Investigations Function in ICS Provides accounting, procurement, time recording, and cost analyses. Logistics: Arranges for resources and needed services to support achievement of the incident objectives (resources can include personnel, equipment, teams, supplies, and facilities).įinance/Administration: Monitors costs related to the incident. Planning: Supports the incident action planning process by tracking resources, collecting/analyzing information, and maintaining documentation. Establishes tactics and directs all operational resources.
Operations: Conducts operations to reach the incident objectives. Incident Command: Sets the incident objectives, strategies, and priorities, and has overall responsibility for the incident. For instance, you may be directed to provide documents to the Planning Section or receipts to the Finance/Administration Section. If you are in an incident and hear these terms, it’s important for you to know what they mean. These functions apply to incidents of all sizes and types, including both planned events and ones that occur without warning. There are five major Incident Command System (ICS) functional areas that are the foundation on which an incident management organization develops. The General Staff roles will be discussed in the next lesson. This lesson focuses on the five major functional areas and the Command Staff roles. This will help you understand your role in the structure and how you may receive information and assignments. In case you ever need to assist with an incident, you should understand how the management structure is constructed using the Incident Command System (ICS).
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