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Standardization using Common Terminology
Using common terminology and plain English will help to cohesively define the following at the scene: organizational functions, incident facilities, resource descriptions and position titles.
- Organizational functions: Refers to when major functions and functional units within the incident are named and defined.
- Incident facilities: The various facilities within the incident area that will be used throughout the incident.
- Resource descriptions and position titles: Major resources, including personnel, facilities, and equipment that will support the incident management activities. [4, 5]
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