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ICS basic organization chart (ICS-100 level depicted) The Incident Command System (ICS) is a standardized approach to the command, control, and coordination of emergency response providing a common hierarchy within which responders from multiple agencies can be effective.
Critical incident stress debriefing (CISD) is a form of psychological debriefing that features a specific structure and format, which were developed to address critical incident stress experienced by emergency service workers. [1] It was developed by Jeffrey Mitchell and is considered the most widely used today. [1]
A hotwash is the immediate "after-action" discussions and evaluations of an agency's (or multiple agencies') performance following an exercise, training session, or major event, such as Hurricane Katrina.
Critical incident stress management (CISM) is a system of support for individuals and groups who have been exposed to trauma.It is a form of psychological first aid.It includes pre-incident preparedness and acute crisis management through post-crisis follow-up.
The Marines have taken a slightly different approach, focused on identifying and helping Marines with all forms of combat stress right on the battlefield. A U.S. Marine yells for other Marines after an IED exploded while they were under enemy fire in July 2009 in Mian Poshteh, Afghanistan.
Critical incident stress debriefing (CISD) is a form of psychological debriefing that features a specific structure and format, which were developed to address critical incident stress experienced by emergency service workers. [5] It was developed by Jeffrey Mitchell and is considered the most widely used today. [5]
The National Incident Management System (NIMS) is a standardized approach to incident management developed by the United States Department of Homeland Security.The program was established in March 2004, [1] in response to Homeland Security Presidential Directive-5, [1] [2] issued by President George W. Bush.
Incident stress is a condition caused by acute stress which overwhelms a staff person trained to deal with critical incidents such as within the line of duty for first responders, EMTs, and other similar personnel.