The following graph illustrates a typical structure of Command and General Staff Positions. Command Staff positions work directly for the Incident Commander. General Staff positions work for the IC and supervise their functional area.
Operations implements the tactics to accomplish the incident objectives.
Logistics supports the incident with materials and services. Planning maintains documentation, intelligence, and produces an operational period incident action plan. The incident command system is well suited for wildfires, and all-risk incidents. The system expands and contracts based on the requirements of the incident. Type I teams carry a majority of the positions down to the unit leader level.