Types of incident command management teams
| Level | Complexity | Characteristics |
|---|---|---|
| Type 5 | Very low | Short duration; few resources assigned |
| Type 4 | Low | Incident Command leads all operations, logistics, planning, and finance functions; several individuals or a single strike team |
| Type 3 | Moderate | Resources may include several task forces or strike teams; more extensive incident command structure |
| Type 2 | High | Large number of resources deployed; base camp established; significant logistical support |
| Type 1 | Very high | Multi-agency and national resources; large number of personnel and equipment assigned to the incident |
| Level | Complexity | Characteristics |
|---|---|---|
| Type 5 | Very low | Short duration; few resources assigned |
| Type 4 | Low | Incident Command leads all operations, logistics, planning, and finance functions; several individuals or a single strike team |
| Type 3 | Moderate | Resources may include several task forces or strike teams; more extensive incident command structure |
| Type 2 | High | Large number of resources deployed; base camp established; significant logistical support |
| Type 1 | Very high | Multi-agency and national resources; large number of personnel and equipment assigned to the incident |
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