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Message: <blockquote data-quote="LtCCMPUnit42" data-source="post: 1356114" data-attributes="member: 10431">Nims is the feds attempt to get EMS, Fire, and LE all working on the same page with a common commander or group of commanders. I have been instructing it in our county for the last 4yrs. It's basically a modification of what the U.S. Forest Service has used for the last 30yrs.It gives a set chaion of command, but most important, a set chain of accountability. So that the commanders can't play the blame game.The only big change I see in how things are done is: In the past there was a continuing fight about who was in charge. Now that they realise that they are accountable, and have to take responsibility for thier decisions, the fight is about who is NOT in charge.It has very little bearing on the duties of a field operator. whether you are LE, EMS, Fire, or cross trained.It is the only time that I know of that sh!* rolls up hill. Once the IC is set up and operating, then he is ultimately responsible for all that happens on scene.</blockquote>