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The use of the Incident Command System (ICS) method or National Incident Management System method (including ICS) appears to be used in numerous countries, and by numerous nonprofits and for‐profit companies. In 2013, the Shell Oil Company released a report about the Incident Command System. In that report, they identified countries that utilized the ICS method, including Saudi Arabia, Ireland, and the International Maritime Organization to name a few. They also identified other similar IMS methods that would integrate with the ICS method including Australia (Australian Inter‐Service Incident Management System), Brazil (ICS used by the fire department and civil defence of Rio de Janeiro), and other agencies and countries. Perhaps more interesting is that Shell Oil has regional teams around the world who use the ICS method as their system to manage chemical and oil‐related disasters (Curd, 2013).

To some extent, you (the reader) may be wondering why this information was included in this book. The reasons are simple. First and foremost, to show that the rest of the world has also identified that IMS methods are beneficial in mitigating the effects of emergencies and disasters. The use of IMS methods around the world provides evidence that those utilizing these methods have a vested interest in creating calm from chaos, clarity from confusion, and predictability and confidence from uncertainty. The second, and perhaps biggest reason, is because it is good to get outside of our own little bubble that we operate in. One thing is for certain, this chapter definitely makes a partial case that some form of IMS method should be used to mitigate the effects of a disaster or emergency.