NFPA 1561:2020

Chapter 1 Administration 1.1 Scope. 1.2 Purpose. 1.3 Application. 5.5 Unified Command. 5.6 Area Command. 2.2 NFPA Publications. 2.3 Other Publications. 2.4 References for Extracts in Mandatory Sections. Chapter 3 Definitions 3.1 General. 3.2 NFPA Official Definitions. 3.3 General Definitions. Chapter 4 System Implementation 4.1 General. 4.2 Planned Events. 4.3 Risk Management. 4.4 System Flexibility. 4.5 Implementation. 4.6 Resource Accountability. 4.7 Incident Scene Rehabilitation. 4.8 System Qualification Process. 4.9 Training and Qualifications. Chapter 5 Functions and Structure of Command 5.1 Command Structure. 5.2 Coordination. 5.3 Incident Commander. 5.4 Intelligence. 5.5 Unified Command.5.6 Area Command. 5.7 Multi-Agency Coordination System. 5.8 Supervisory Personnel. 5.9 Command Staff. 6.1 Communications Systems. 6.2 Protocols and Terminology. 6.3 Emergency Traffic. 6.4 Telecommunicator Support. Chapter 7 Incident Management Team(s) 7.1 Positions. 7.2 Training. 7.3 Staffing. Chapter 8 Command Safety 8.1 Supervisory Levels. 8.2 Span of Control. 8.3 Overall Command. 8.4 Command Post Establishment. 8.5 Accountability Systems. 8.6 Assignment of Staff Aides. 8.7 Additional Resources. 8.8 Rapid Intervention Crew/Company Assignment. 8.9 Responsibilities of the Incident Commander. 8.10 Community Risk and Emergency Operation Plans. 8.11 Command Post Requirements. 8.12 Command Post. 8.13 Safety Officer and Assistant Safety Officer.Annex B Emergency Operations Centers Annex C Use the Planning “P” When Developing an Initial Incident Action Plan Annex D Area Command Annex E Expanded Area Command Using Zones Annex H Functional Assignments for High-Rise Building Incidents Annex I Development of Subordinate Officers or Implementing a More Efficient Management System Annex J Incident Management for the Fire Service on Type 5 or Type 4 Incidents Annex K Structural Fire Fighting — Risk Assessment and Operational Expectations Annex L Informational References

This standard contains the minimum require‐ ments for an incident management system to be used by emer‐ gency services to manage all emergency incidents.