Nims Incident Command System Field Guide Paperback – September 30, 2008

This is an excellent guide that would benefit executive, manager, or field staff in response to emergency operations and incidents. Not only does it clearly identify the NIMS incident positions and reporting hierarchies, it provides checklists for each position and the report forms that go with them. The greatest advantage is that it may be taken to any incident site or emergeny control center and be immediately used as a resource - and it can be marked up and easily cleaned. Every organization's Emergency Operations personnel must have one, and Amazon offers it at a significantly reduced price than the publishers.

Great little field guide for quick reference for following the ICS (Incident Command System) to have common language and process with other NIMS-trained stakeholders. One omission that should have been in the book is the listing of the National Response Framework's Emergency Support Functions Annexes. The IC may within the ICS implement an organizational structure that uses the specialties of , ESF's under Section Chiefs instead of branches and divisions, therefore, it would be nice to have that list and commonly understood labeling within the incident command structure. I will typing my own list, laminating and then attach it within the guide with velcro for a quick reference. The pages are waterproof. One nice touch would have been to have a small set of velcro straps attached at the top near the binding coil so that one can create temporary "page marks" during its use to quickly get back to the reference points they specifically need for each reference.

Great pocket guide that is large enough to read. Good field reference - holds up to use well. I needed a pocket guide as a reminder until becoming more familiar with the structure. Great learning aid if you keep using it to check yourself.

Good size to carry in you briefcase and has tabs for quick and easy access to needed areas. Great gift for an Emergecy Management team.

This is a good introduction for EOC volunteers and those who are new to Emergency Management. However, it can best be described as a condensed Field Operations Guide. I am sure that you could get a FOG from whoever you work/volunteer for...and it won't cost you $20.00.

This little book looks like it will come in handy at incidents. There is always a time when you will forget things, but with the lists contained in here, there's less to remember during the stress of an incident.As a COML, I was hoping there would be more about communications, but I have the NIFOG from FEMA and an IIFOG from the State of Illinois for all my communications specific needs.

Instant NIMS basics and more, in your pocket.

I recently went through Hazwoper training at work. Since I am in charge of business process at work, this may become my area of responsibility.So I started gathering resources. I have some past experience with Incident Command. This is a really nice pocket guide. A nice summary.Chris WodkeAuthor: Running for My Life-Winning for CMT