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The optimal span of control is one supervisor to five subordinates (1:5). However, effective incident management may require ratios significantly different from this. This ratio is a guideline--incident personnel should use their best judgement to determine the appropriate ratio for an incident.
- National Incident Management System (NIMS) 2017 Learning Materials - FEMA
Manageable Span of Control. NIMS 2008 states that “in ICS,...
- NIMS Management: Manageable Span of Control - FEMA
The optimal span of control for incident management is one...
- National Incident Management System (NIMS) 2017 Learning Materials - FEMA
Manageable Span of Control. NIMS 2008 states that “in ICS, the span of control of any individual with incident management supervisory responsibility should range from 3 to 7 subordinates, with 5 being optimal. During a large-scale law enforcement operation, 8 to 10 subordinates may be optimal.“.
The optimal span of control for incident management is one supervisor to five subordinates; however, effective incident management frequently necessitates ratios significantly different from this.
Span of control refers to the number of subordinates that directly report to a supervisor. Maintaining an appropriate span of control ensures effective incident management by enabling supervisors to: Direct and supervise subordinates. Communicate with and manage resources.
The Incident Complexity Guide: Planning, Preparedness and Training supports the National Incident Management System (NIMS) doctrine by establishing guidance to support the incident management and emergency management community.
The optimal span of control for incident management is one supervisor to five subordinates; however, effective incident management frequently necessitates ratios significantly different from this.
x Manageable span of control. This Incident Management Handbook (IMH) is designed to assist FEMA personnel with the use of the NIMS Command and Management component to manage disaster field operations. For FEMA to meet its Stafford Act program requirements, it must use a management system that allows