A standardized approach to the command, control, and coordination of on-scene incident management, providing a common hierarchy within which personnel from multiple organizations can be effective. ICS is the combination of procedures, personnel, facilities, equipment, and communications operating within a common organizational structure, designed to aid in the management of on-scene resources during incidents. It is used for all kinds of incidents and is applicable to small, as well as large and complex, incidents, including planned events.

A daily safety briefing for wildland fire that focuses on high risk events found within a firefighter's scope of work that are performed on an infrequent basis.

The extent of someone's or something's ability to support a wildland fire.

Agreements that document the financial responsibility for incident resource costs, possibly identifying requirements of other party payments.

A generalized term which describes the functions and activities of representatives of involved agencies and/or jurisdictions who come together to make decisions regarding the prioritizing of incidents, and the sharing and use of critical resources.

In NFDRS, one of four classifications of general climate of an area.

A fire crew member assigned to observe the fire and warn the crew when there is danger of becoming trapped.

Geographical area for which a fire weather forecast is specified.

An offender who sets three or more fires at the same location during a limited period of time.

Any staffed ground vehicle capable of providing emergency medical care and staffed with appropriate number of trained personnel and equipment for that incident.