Before we move on from resources let’s review a few more NIMS Management Characteristics that can be applied to managing resources:

• Common Terminology: Using standard terms for resources can help to ensure that when you request a resource it meets your requirements.
• Accountability: You will need processes to record and report the status of all incident resources from the time they arrive on the incident until they are returned to their jurisdiction.
• Deployment: You will need to control deployment of resources to ensure that you receive only what you have requested. Unrequested resources can take up space needed for requested resources and can create additional management requirements on the Incident Command or Unified Command.