The Importance of Having Access and Knowing How to Use the Incident Command System Forms

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The Incident Command System (ICS) Forms are resources for creating the Incident Action Plans (IAPs). That said, having access to the ICS Forms and understanding how to use them enhances ICS knowledge because it is a tool designed to identify the main functions or activities required to respond to incidents more effectively. As incidents are increasingly becoming more multifaceted, challenging, and costly to manage, it is crucial to access the ICS Forms to handle such events. The IAPs contained within ICS Forms helps in the management of both the incident and the organization at large. Knowing how to use the tool enables the Incident Commander to understand how responsibilities are shared to enhance effective management of the scenario.
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