Law and Lawyers in the Incident Command System

Authors

Clifford J. Villa, University of New Mexico - School of LawFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-2013

Abstract

ICS is a “management system designed to enable effective, efficient incident management by integrating a combination of facilities, equipment, personnel, procedures, and communications operating within a common organizational structure.” Through the use of standardized positions (e.g., incident commander), common terminology (e.g., incident command post), and consistent management philosophies (e.g., unity of command), ICS seeks to facilitate the rapid integration of personnel from different agencies and entities into one organization to meet a common objective.

Publication Title

Seattle University Law Review

Volume

36

First Page

1855

Recommended Citation

Clifford J. Villa, Law and Lawyers in the Incident Command System, 36 Seattle University Law Review 1855 (2013).
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