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Incident Command System
ICS is a Pan Canadian command and control structure used to help manage emergency incidents and planned events. It provides the framework for standard incident management response and improves interoperability between all response organizations as well as with international cooperators.
What We Do
The Incident Command System (ICS) is a standardized on-site management system designed to enable effective, efficient incident management by integrating a combination of facilities, equipment, personnel, procedures, and communications operating within a common organizational structure.
The ICS is used to manage an incident or a non-emergency event, and can be used equally well for both small and large situations.
The safety of responders and others.
The achievement of response objectives.
The efficient use of resources.
Vincent Demers
Chairperson, ICS Canada
Our Vision
We work towards the day when the ICS Canada system is accepted as the command, control, and coordination response structure across Canada for managing tactical operations.
Our Mission
To enhance interoperability amongst ICS users in Canada, by providing an Operational Description, Incident Command System training curricula, and associated standards.
Training
ICS Canada Training Materials and Courses
ICS Canada training courses have been revised and reviewed by an interjurisdictional and interagency peer review group to provide comprehensive “all hazard” ICS curricula. Courses such as the “I” series I-100 through I-400 and I-402 are available for instructor delivery along with a series of courses for command and general staff, and various unit leader postions.
