Incident Command System, Emergency Operations Center, Joint Information Systems
The Multi-Agency Coordination(also known as MAC) Group is responsible for cooperative multi-agency decisions.
The MAC group comprises elected and public safety senior officials and decision-makers, and high-level subject-matter experts who contribute to the management of incidents. As part of the National Incident Management System, those in the group seek to fulfill prevention or preparedness for incidents or response and recovery.
Various documentation classes incidents in various categories, such as type 1 or 2. Examples of incidents can be one from an injured person to a vehicle on fire. And so, along with other management structures, such as the Incident Command System, Emergency Operations Center, and Joint Information Systems, it is paramount to neutralize incidents at all jurisdictional levels by working together.
One will find the MAC group responsible for guidance on best policies, providing support for prioritizing resources and their allocation, and so forth. Research points to operational priorities about saving lives, protecting the environment, and maintaining or restoring essential utilities so basic human needs can be met.
Typically an incident will occur, and the Incident Command system will manage it from whichever Incident Command Post. The Joint Information System then allows for the facilitation of information to go up through the channels to Emergency Operations Centers to support Incident Command. And they will all be guided by already set policies and protocols set by the MAC group.
With a diverse range of members, from officials to experts, they can further continue to set the right policies to handle specific incidents indefinitely. The assistance of Public Information Officers allows for information to flow efficiently, and the Joint Information structure allowing for everyone’s cooperation to help manage and take care of incidents.
