Table of Contents

Section One: Understanding the National Incident Management System

Chapter One: Introduction to the National Incident Management System
Chapter Two: Integration of the Incident Command System
Chapter Three: Command
Chapter Four: Operations
Chapter Five: Planning
Chapter Six: Logistics
Chapter Seven: Finance/Administration
Chapter Eight: Information and intelligence Function
Chapter Nine: Multi-agency Coordination Systems
Chapter Ten: Public Information
Chapter Eleven: Preparedness
Chapter Twelve: Resource Management
Chapter Thirteen: Communications and Information Management
Chapter Fourteen: Supporting Technologies

Section Two: Utilizing the National Incident Management System

Chapter Fifteen: The National Response Plan
Chapter Sixteen: Putting the NIMS All Together
Chapter Seventeen: Implementation of the NIMS

Appendix A: Homeland Security Presidential Directives
Appendix B: Letter from the Department of Homeland Security
Appendix C: Homeland Security Terror Alert Chart
Appendix D: Incident Commend System (ICS) Forms
Appendix E: Participating in the National Incident Management System:  A Checklist for NIMS Implementation
Appendix F: Planning Responsibilities Checklist
Appendix G: Answers to Wrap-up Case Studies
Appendix I: US Department of Homeland Security NIMS Information, Training, Courses and NIMS Certification

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