Discussion Topic 2: What key components have you identified in the command arena and how do they relate to the planning function?
 
Study Notes: (Please see attachments) 
 NIMS has specific methods of creating relationships to improve the flow of personnel, services, assistance while providing a higher level of citizen and responder safety.  
Review the attached documents with respect to how you visualize a critical incident unfolding in your community. How will your police, fire, EMS, public health, and public works integrate with the county, state, and federal agencies?  
1. NIMS Chapter 4 and Appendix B Tab 3.
 2. Canton Chapters 7 & 8
Emergency Management: Concepts and Strategies for Effective Programs 2007
 Author:Canton, Lucien G.ISBN-13:978-0-471-73487-1ISBN-10:0-471-73487-XEdition/Copyright:2007Publisher:John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 
3. Zelikow Chapter 9.4 (starts on page 315)  (please see attachment NIMS-2008)