Expanding and enhancing incident command system communications support

Area of Science:

• Emergency management
• Information technology in public safety

Background:

• The National Incident Management System (NIMS) and incident command system were introduced in 2007.
• Advances in technology and consumer communications have significantly evolved since 2007.
• Lessons learned from large-scale incident response and recovery efforts highlight evolving needs.

Conclusions:

• The current incident command structure needs modernization to fully leverage contemporary technology.
• Future approaches must prioritize flexible and integrated communication systems for enhanced incident management.
• Adapting NIMS to new technologies is crucial for effective response and recovery.