PIN@A: Incident Command System Resources
What is ICS?
ICS was created to handle large wildfires in California that required many agencies and jurisdictions to coordinate when time and resources were scarce. It is now used across many sectors of government and health care. All public health workers must be fluent with basic ICS terminology and principles. These resources provide good introductory information in terns that public health workers will appreciate.
ICS for Specialized Fields
ICS can be used as a practical tool for managing emergency situations. The resources included under this topic focus on the use of ICS in specialized fields.
Training in ICS
The resources included in this section are for public health professionals desiring to gain a more in-depth knowledge of ICS through online training materials.
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