The concept of enterprise architecture is one I am somewhat familiar with due to my twelve years in the fire service. While it is not called enterprise architecture, the “chain of command” and “the incident command system” are regulated by FEMA and are used daily within all emergency response.
The concept of “Incident Command System” is similar to that of Enterprise Architecture, as it is a means of organization of artifacts, in which depending on the gravity of the situation, it can either be larger or smaller. Within the incident command system there are five significant roles, which correspond with all enterprise architecture.
I am a firm believer that all business will be more successful when aligned with Enterprise Architecture. After twelve years in the fire service and three years at HSHMC, I can see that the concepts are similar and make each enterprise more successful.
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The concept of “Incident Command System” is similar to that of Enterprise Architecture, as it is a means of organization of artifacts, in which depending on the gravity of the situation, it can either be larger or smaller. Within the incident command system there are five significant roles, which correspond with all enterprise architecture.
- Incident Commander- The person who is ultimately in charge. In applying this concept to school, it would be administration, ultimately Sheri Johnson the Principal. Under her command are three people who serve to make sure that everything is safe, all information is properly relayed and communicated amongst staff works well.
- Finance - Ultimately this breaks down to who is paying for what in the fire service. In enterprise architecture, it means that the business Analyst at HSHMC, Jeff Woods, is making sure that all legal regulations are followed and that money is being properly allocated to for salaries, reimbursements, transportation and future investments in technology for staff and students.
- Logistics - In the concept of Enterprise Architecture, Logistics relays to support and organization. Those involved at HSHMC would most likely be Administration and Human Resources.
- Planning - Involves what future achievements or accolades the school would like to accomplish, which is most often reflected in the mission statement and especially the LCAP funding.
- Operations - Include the staff and administration and the purpose as to how accomplish and successfully implement the goals and mission statement of the school. The administration guidance and leadership, supports the staff that helps ensure the future success of the students.
I am a firm believer that all business will be more successful when aligned with Enterprise Architecture. After twelve years in the fire service and three years at HSHMC, I can see that the concepts are similar and make each enterprise more successful.
Link to Google Docs:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/12SkqKkL8G8Ws6z0OxPjwOuH8XUWGtFSDspHYlFSb5Ho/edit?usp=sharing