FEMA Incident Command (FEMA)

FEMA Incident Command (FEMA)
Source: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

The purpose of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) is to provide a common approach for managing incidents. The concepts contained herein provide for a flexible but standardized set of incident management practices with emphasis on common principles, a consistent approach to operational structures and supporting mechanisms, and an integrated approach to resource management.