Depending on the incident size and complexity, various types of support facilities may be established by Incident Command. These typically include:
- Incident Command Post (ICP): The central location from which the incident is managed.
- Incident Bases and Camps: Locations for support services such as sleeping, food, water, sanitation, and resources.
- Staging Areas: Where resources are temporarily located while awaiting assignment.
- Joint Information Centers (JIC): Facilities that support media representatives and facilitate information dissemination.
- Helicopter Spots (Helispots) and Helibases: Locations for helicopter operations including landing, takeoff, fueling, and maintenance.
These facilities are part of a modular and flexible Incident Command System (ICS) structure that expands depending on the incident's demands and complexity, allowing effective management and coordination of resources and operations.
