Emergency Incident Management Systems:
Fundamentals and Applications
By Louis N. Molino, Sr.
 |
2006, John Wiley, hardcover, 544 pages Member Price $79.99 $71.99 Order #10708 (Member/Non-Member pricing will be calculated at final checkout.) |
In the wake of catastrophic events such as the attack on the World Trade Center and Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, emergency preparedness and disaster recovery have become national priorities. Using Incident Management Systems (IMS), the efforts of individual agencies can be coordinated in order to stabilize an incident and protect life, property, and the environment.
This book, Emergency Incident Management Systems: Fundamentals and Applications, contrasts the major forms of Incident Management/Incident Command Systems. Louis N. Molino, Sr., who has been in emergency services for over 25 years, explains the similarities and differences between these systems and offers a fresh perspective on the concepts on which these systems are founded, making them more accessible and user-friendly. Without suggesting major changes in the systems, he bridges the gap between theory and real-world application in order to make these systems relevant to the professional’s daily needs.
Topics include:
- Evolution of Incident Management Systems (IMS)
- Common components
- Major command functions
- Planning process
- Logistics process
- Advanced IMS concepts
Customized Incident Management Systems are also set out for specific industries, such as hospitals, law enforcement and agriculture.
The book also contains extensive appendices, such as Incident Command Post Systems Position Description Checklists, Hospital Emergency Incident Command System (HEICS) Job Action sheets, Tactical Worksheets for Incident Command, as well as filled out-sample forms designed to aid professionals in completing reports.
Emergency Incident Management Systems is a vital tool for those in charge of preparing for potential emergency or disaster situation to be better informed and able to plan for and coordinate necessary groups involved in such situations.
“The fundamental processes and language of ICS are covered at a detailed overview level, including the Command and General Staff functions, the planning process, and Unified Command. Critical processes concerning communications, situational awareness, and a few other areas are covered in detail…This book is written to supplement basic and intermediate ICS training… The author’s experience in fire and emergency medical services is well represented, and provides a good backdrop for pointing out critical processes, lessons learned, and real-life responder stories.” Michael de Bettencourt, CSP