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ICS 300: Understanding Position Titles in the Intermediate Incident Command System, Study notes of Health sciences

An extract from ics 300 training material on position titles within the intermediate incident command system. It explains the importance of standardized titles, their role in ensuring qualified personnel, and how they facilitate communication. Various position titles and their functions at different organizational levels, including leadership, section, unit, and technical specialist positions.

What you will learn

  • How do position titles facilitate communication within the Intermediate Incident Command System?
  • What is the purpose of having standardized position titles in the Intermediate Incident Command System?

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2021/2022

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Position Titles
EXTRACTED FROM - E/L/G 0300 INTERMEDIATE INCIDENT COMM AND SYSTEM FOR EXPANDING
INCIDENTS,
ICS 300
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Position Titles

E XTRACTED FROM - E/L/G 0300 I NTERMEDIATE I NCIDENT COMMAND S YSTEM FOR E XPANDING

I NCIDENTS ,

ICS 300

March 2018 Position Titles EXTRACTED FROM - E/L/G 0300 Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents, ICS 300

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Position Titles

At each level within the ICS organization, individuals with primary responsibility positions have distinct titles. Using specific ICS position titles serves these important purposes:

  • Provides a common standard
  • Ensures qualified individuals fill positions
  • Ensures that requested personnel are qualified
  • Standardizes communication
  • Describes the responsibilities of the position

Organizational Element Leadership Position Title Support Positions Incident Command Incident Commander Deputy Command Staff Officer Assistant Section Chief Deputy, Assistant Branch Director Deputy Divisions/Groups Supervisor N/A Unit Unit Leader Manager, Coordinator Strike Team/Resource Team/Task Force

Leader Single Resource Boss

Single Resource Boss, Leader N/A Technical Specialist Specialist N/A