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ICS Readiness · Chapter 3 · Review · Readiness track

ICS Facilities, Briefings, Transfer of Command

Referencing the content of incident command, NIMS, and National Response Framework readiness

Facilities and briefings align resources, safety, and the command team; transfer of command protects continuity.

Learning objectives (3)

Name standard ICS facilities — ICP, staging areas, base, camps, helibases as needed.
Conduct operational period briefings — Tactical Resource Briefing communicates assignments and safety.
Perform transfer of command — Outgoing and incoming IC exchange essential information formally.

Chapter outline

Engage: confused staging and ICP setup
ICS facilities: ICP, base, camp, staging
Briefing types
Transfer of command steps
Adapt: sketch facilities for a local scenario

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Vocabulary · 16

Incident Command Post (ICP)
Location where primary command functions are performed.
SourceFEMA IS-100.c, An Introduction to the Incident Command System (FEMA / EMI). Retrieved 2026-05-23: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-100.c
staging area
Where resources remain available while awaiting assignment.
SourceFEMA IS-100.c, An Introduction to the Incident Command System (FEMA / EMI). Retrieved 2026-05-23: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-100.c
base
Location for primary logistics and administrative functions.
SourceFEMA IS-100.c, An Introduction to the Incident Command System (FEMA / EMI). Retrieved 2026-05-23: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-100.c
camp
Location providing food, rest, and sanitary services to personnel.
SourceFEMA IS-100.c, An Introduction to the Incident Command System (FEMA / EMI). Retrieved 2026-05-23: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-100.c
helibase
Location for helicopter-centered operations.
SourceFEMA IS-100.c, An Introduction to the Incident Command System (FEMA / EMI). Retrieved 2026-05-23: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-100.c
Initial Briefing
Briefing for incoming resources early in an incident.
SourceFEMA IS-100.c, An Introduction to the Incident Command System (FEMA / EMI). Retrieved 2026-05-23: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-100.c
Operational Period Briefing
Briefs assigned resources on tactics and safety for the period.
SourceFEMA IS-100.c, An Introduction to the Incident Command System (FEMA / EMI). Retrieved 2026-05-23: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-100.c
Tactical Resource Briefing
Section-level briefing on work assignments.
SourceFEMA IS-100.c, An Introduction to the Incident Command System (FEMA / EMI). Retrieved 2026-05-23: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-100.c
transfer of command
Formal process when IC authority changes.
SourceFEMA IS-100.c, An Introduction to the Incident Command System (FEMA / EMI). Retrieved 2026-05-23: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-100.c
incoming IC
Assumes command with full briefing from outgoing IC.
SourceFEMA IS-100.c, An Introduction to the Incident Command System (FEMA / EMI). Retrieved 2026-05-23: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-100.c
outgoing IC
Provides status, objectives, and outstanding issues.
SourceFEMA IS-100.c, An Introduction to the Incident Command System (FEMA / EMI). Retrieved 2026-05-23: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-100.c
check-in
Process for tracking personnel and resources arriving on scene.
SourceFEMA IS-100.c, An Introduction to the Incident Command System (FEMA / EMI). Retrieved 2026-05-23: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-100.c
demobilization unit
Planning function tracking resource release.
SourceFEMA IS-100.c, An Introduction to the Incident Command System (FEMA / EMI). Retrieved 2026-05-23: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-100.c
situation unit
Collects and organizes incident information.
SourceFEMA IS-100.c, An Introduction to the Incident Command System (FEMA / EMI). Retrieved 2026-05-23: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-100.c
resource status
Current assignment and availability of resources.
SourceFEMA IS-100.c, An Introduction to the Incident Command System (FEMA / EMI). Retrieved 2026-05-23: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-100.c
field location
Site of tactical activity away from ICP.
SourceFEMA IS-100.c, An Introduction to the Incident Command System (FEMA / EMI). Retrieved 2026-05-23: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-100.c

Sequences · 1

ICS Facilities, Briefings, Transfer of Command — Put these ICS readiness steps in a logical order.