Title: Explain the organizational chart for the National Incident Management System (NIMS).
Course: Firefighting I (15152-I) > Section: Introducing the Fire Service

Explanation should include symbolic references to

- modular organization
- integrated communications
- consolidated incident action plans
- span of control.

Other functional areas may include

- command
- operations
- staging
- planning
- finance administration
- logistics
- other command staff positions.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What purpose does the organizational chart serve?
- What are some different models of the NIMS?
- How can NIMS be used in every incident from major to minor?
- How does one get a FEMA SID number?

Teacher Resources:

- Federal Emergency Management Agency Student Identification Number (FEMA SID), FEMA, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
- IS-100.C: Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS 100, FEMA, DHS
- IS-200.C: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response, ICS-200, FEMA, DHS
- IS-700.B: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System, FEMA, DHS
- IS-800.D: National Response Framework, An Introduction, FEMA, DHS