NWCG Incident Based Automation

In May 2003, the National Wildfire Coordinating Group chartered the Incident Based Automation (IBA) Project.  The project is comprised of 3 phases.  Phase 1 focused on Operation and Maintenance (O&E) efforts for the current I-Suite application.  Phase 2 focused on the analysis and development of recommendations for improvements in incident automation and business practices related to incident automation.  These recommendations were gathered from visiting over 20 incidents (both wildland fire and All-Risk incidents) during 2005.  In total, 164 interviews were conducted with representatives of Incident Management Team (IMT) personnel as well as external entities (e.g., Multi-Agency Coordinating Groups).  Phase 3 will complete necessary tasks to address selected action items which resulted from Phase 2.

NWCG Incident Based Automation Project Phases

Phase 1 - Project 1 Phase 2 - Project 2 Phase - 3 Multiple Component Projects (Modules)

I-Suite Stabalization and Support Project

 Incident Based Automation Strategic Planning Project Incident Based Automation Component Projects
  • Stabilize Application
  • Initiate Change Management
  • Provide User Support
  • Probide Application Maintenance
  • Identify Key Business Areas
  • Cunduct Business Area Analysis
  • Conduct Strategic Project Planning
  • Prioritize and Recommend Phase 3 Projects
  • Infrastructure Components
  • Business Area Components