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Clear Text

Communication that does not use codes. See Plain Language.

COML - Communications Unit Leader

Heads the Communications Unit and is responsible for integrating communications and ensuring that operations are supported by communications. The COML must understand ICS and local response systems to support the efforts of Incident personnel.


Command

The act of directing, ordering, or controlling by virtue of explicit statutory, regulatory, or delegated authority.




Command Staff

A group of incident personnel that the IC or UC assigns to support the command function at an ICP. Command staff often include a PIO, a Safety Officer, and a Liaison Officer, who have assistants as necessary. Additional positions may be needed, depending on the incident.

Common Procedures

Standardised, specific actions for responders to take in response to a variety of hazards, threats, or incidents. 

Common Terminology

Standardised words and phrases used to ensure consistency while allowing diverse incident management and support organisations to work together across a wide variety of incident management functions and hazard scenarios.

Communication

A section of the basic plan that refers to the internal and external strategies and tools to communicate with stakeholders in the event of an emergency or incident.

Community

A political entity that has the authority to adopt and enforce laws and ordinances for the area under its jurisdiction. In most cases, the community is an incorporated town, city, township, village, or unincorporated area of a county; however, each State defines its own political subdivisions and forms of government.


Comprehensive Resource Management

A fundamental principle of the ICS and the NIMS. It refers to the effective use, tracking, allocation, and deployment of resources, personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, and funding throughout an incident’s lifecycle.


Control Structure

The framework that allows for coordination and communication between controllers at multiple sites.



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