Which position is always staffed in ICS applications?

The Incident Commander is the position that is always staffed in Incident Command System (ICS) applications – according to the FEMA IS-100.C training material.

The Incident Commander is responsible for the overall management of the incident, including setting objectives, developing strategies, and allocating resources. Without an Incident Commander, the incident response would lack leadership, coordination, and direction, which would lead to chaos and confusion among responders.

Source: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-100.c&lang=en

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