Incident Management System (IMS) is the model for command, control and coordination of a response and provides a means to coordinate the efforts of individual agencies as they look toward the common goal of stabilizing an incident and protecting life, property, and the environment. Written from the field point of view, this practical guide: Covers how to deal with incidents of mass destruction Contains filled out sample forms that aid professional in preparing reports Compares and contrast the three major forms of Incident Command/Incident Management Systems Incident Management System (IMS) also emphasizes not only operational aspects of responding to a disaster, but also covers the preplanning and business aspects of developing a system for dealing with disasters.