These features of ICS are explained in more detail. To respond to an emergency situation is both a personal challenge and a team effort. As with industry, the government also relies on personnel with daily work duties other than emergency response such as managers, administrators, field employees, scientists, etc . The qualities of a good responder are a positive attitude and a willingness to accept a different way of working and a different work environment. It also requires commitment and responsibility.
People are the most valuable asset during an emergency.
Emergency response makes some people apprehensive, especially if one feels alone and over-whelmed. Responders are not expected to undertake duties that they are unfamiliar or uncomfortable with. The ICS organization builds from the ground up, with the management of all major functions initially being the responsibility of just a few people. The ICS ensures that such resources are received by an organization capable of handling and deploying them. Effective responders foster a team identity, rather than that of their originating agency or company.