Critical Incident Management

Focusing on first responders and initial actions, the updated edition of this popular reference provides an on-scene perspective of the basics of responding to a critical incident. Presenting leadership techniques to establish control in a crisis and effectively communicate and manage personnel and other resources, this edition outlines traditional response strategies as well as current National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS) mandates. Topics addressed include response phases, hazmat situations and weapons of mass destruction, as well as tactical leadership.