Not every problem at a live event is a major incident. Learn how NIMS and OSHA define incidents, how to classify them correctly, and when to escalate your response—before you need to.
A major incident plan is the foundation of event safety. Learn the 15 essential components every live event emergency plan must include, with guidance from NIMS, FEMA, and NFPA 1600.
When something goes seriously wrong at an event, the response that arrives will be organized around the Incident Command System (ICS). This article explains what NIMS and ICS are, how the command structure works, what happens when an incident occurs during your event, and how to align your emergency action plan with ICS so your team and the responding agencies can work together effectively. Includes links to free FEMA training courses.