Effective Utilization of the Incident Command System in a High-Reliability Environment

Carmine Nogara ()
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Carmine Nogara: Chairman, Department of Accounting and Business Law, St. Francis College, 180 Remsen Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201,

International Journal of Business and Social Research, 2014, vol. 4, issue 6, 146-154

Abstract: The incident command system (ICS) is a standardized method of managing emergency incidents caused by fires, accidents, hazardous materials, and other natural or human-caused disasters. ICS is a flexible system that consists of established procedures for managing resources such as personnel, equipment, and communications. This study includes the examination of a suburban volunteer fire department’s use of ICS at all incidents. The utilization of interdisciplinary training methods, post-incident assessment techniques, and formation of strategic alliances are identified as the primary components that contribute to the effective management of an incident.

Keywords: high-reliability organizations; strategic management; incident command system (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2014
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