Multi-agency coordination (or MAC) is a generalized term which describes the functions and activities of representatives of involved agencies and/or jurisdictions who come together to make decisions regarding the prioritizing of incidents, and the sharing and use of critical resources. The MAC organization is not a part of an on-scene
incident command system
The Incident Command System (ICS) is a standardized approach to the command, control, and coordination of emergency response providing a common hierarchy within which responders from multiple agencies can be effective.
ICS was initially develo ...
and is not involved in developing incident strategy or tactics.
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Multi-agency Coordination (MAC) System
Multi-agency Coordination Systems (MACS) are a part of the United States standardized Incident Command System.
MACS provides the basic architecture for facilitating the allocation of resources, incident prioritization, coordination and integratio ...
Incident management
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