An event dealing with a critical incident event. Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM)/Peer Support is the selection and implementation of the most appropriate crisis intervention tactics to best respond to the needs of the situation. CISM has multiple components other than responding after a critical incident occurs. These components can be used before, during, and after a crisis.

An event dealing with the hazardous situations that arise as with the presence of biological hazards and/or deadly chemicals. This category includes chemical spills/leaks, deliberate poisoning, chemical accident, animal/plant disease outbreak, biohazard exposure, etc.

An event dealing with the various situations that arise as a result of an explosion, presence of an explosive device, or electrical hazard - no fire. 

An event dealing with the various situations that arise as a result of the presence of flammable gas and liquids such as gasoline, oil, etc.

An event, usually managed by organizations external to the fire community, for which the primary focus is for dealing with a hazardous situation that poses an unreasonable risk to health, safety, and property.

An event dealing with the various situations that arise as a result of the presence of radioactive materials.

An event dealing with simulation of various situations to provide experience or proficiency.

An event dealing with a person's experience and proficiency while performing assigned duties while performing a job.

An event dealing with a scheduled activity in a classroom setting or other controlled environment that provides instruction so as to make attendees fit or qualified for incident support activities.

A scheduled activity that provides instruction to make attendees fit, qualified, or proficient in a particular area. This is a planned event.