Resource typing is the categorization, by capability, of the resources requested, deployed, and used in incidents. Measurable definitions identifying the characteristics and capabilities for resources serve as the basis for typing.

• Capability: The core capability for which the resource is most useful

• Category: The function for which a resource would be most useful (e.g., firefighting, law enforcement, health and medical)

• Kind: A broad characterization, such as personnel, teams, facilities, equipment and supplies

• Type: A resource’s level of minimum capability to perform its function

Resource typing is a continuous process designed to be as simple as possible to facilitate frequent use and accuracy in obtaining needed resources. For example, a construction dump truck and a dump truck with a snow plow have different capabilities, capacities, and purposes. They would, therefore, be of different types.