Here are the 6 main applications where the ICS can be used and 6 principles of ICS:
2. Applications of ICS:
- Fires
- Hazardous materials incidents
- Natural disasters
- Complex investigations
- Special operations
- Planned events
3. Principles of ICS:
3.1 Common Terminology
- Facilities
- Positions
- Resources
3.2 Manageable Span of Control
The number of individuals that one person can effectively manage is between 3 to 7, ideally not more than 5.