Resource Typing defines and categorizes incident resources by capability. Typing is done to ensure that responders get the right personnel and equipment.

ICS resources are categorized by Capability, Category, Kind, and Type.

• Capability: The Core Capability for which a resource is most useful.
• Category: The function for which a resource is most useful.
• Kind: A description of what a resource is (personnel, teams, facilities, equipment or supplies).
• Type: The resource's minimum capability to perform its function. The level of capability is based on size, power and capacity (for equipment), or experience and qualifications (for personnel or teams).

Example:

An Ambulance Ground Team is in the Emergency Medical Services Category. It's Resource Kind is a Team. The definition of a Type 3 Ambulance Ground Team includes a crew of 2 (an EMT 1 and an Ambulance Operator), with Basic Life Support (BLS) Capability, and the capacity to transport 2 non-ambulatory patients.