Incident management team

Incident Management Team

An Incident Management Team (IMT) is a comprehensive resource team that is trained to manage incidents of varying complexity and size. IMTs are primarily used in the context of emergency management, disaster response, and public safety.

Overview

An Incident Management Team is a group of trained individuals who come together to manage, command, and control incident operations. The team is responsible for establishing incident objectives, strategies, and tactics, as well as managing resources and coordinating with other agencies and organizations. The IMT operates under the principles of the Incident Command System (ICS), a standardized approach to the command, control, and coordination of emergency response.

Composition

An IMT is typically composed of a variety of roles, each with specific responsibilities. These roles may include an Incident Commander, Operations Section Chief, Planning Section Chief, Logistics Section Chief, and Finance/Administration Section Chief. The specific composition of an IMT can vary depending on the nature and scale of the incident.

Types of Incident Management Teams

There are several types of IMTs, each designed to handle incidents of different complexity and size. These include:

• Type 1 IMT: This is the most complex type of IMT, capable of managing the largest and most complex incidents, including catastrophic natural disasters and complex terrorist incidents.
• Type 2 IMT: This type of IMT is capable of managing larger incidents that extend beyond the capabilities of Type 3 IMTs.
• Type 3 IMT: This type of IMT is typically used for incidents of a smaller scale that require a significant number of resources.

Training and Certification

Members of an Incident Management Team undergo extensive training and certification. This training typically includes courses on the Incident Command System, emergency management, and specific roles within the IMT. Certification is often provided by organizations such as the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) or the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG).

See Also

• Emergency management
• Disaster response
• Public safety
• Incident Command System
• Federal Emergency Management Agency
• National Wildfire Coordinating Group