Incident Command System (ICS) - Review -

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Incident Command System(ICS)- Review -

• Steve Prziborowski

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Incident Command System Definition

• An Incident Management System using
• a common organizational structure
• assigned incident resources
• stated objectives

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Elements of an effective Incident Management
System

• Suitable for use regardless of jurisdiction or
  agency involved
• The organizational structure must be able to
  adapt to an incident regardless of how
  complicated
• Expandable in a logical manner from initial
  response to a major emergency so as not to have
  one plan for "everyday" use and a separate plan
  for "the big one
• Basic common elements in organization,
  terminology, and procedures

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The Incident Command System (ICS) as a Management
Tool

• Ensures Unity of Command in that each individual
  participating in the operation only reports to
  one supervisor.
• Provides a standard set of terms for
  communicating designation of resources and
  facilities. Plain English is used rather than
  10-codes.
• Lines of authority provide for lines of
  communication. This means that the right people
  receive the proper messages because all
  communications follow the chain.
• Provides for Span of Control which is the number
  of subordinates one supervisor can manage
  effectively
• (3-7 with 5 preferred).

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ICS as a Management Tool(cont.)

• Has all-risk design. Confusion is reduced by the
  fact that the same methods are used regardless of
  the type of situation and agencies involved.
• Provides for safety of personnel. All persons are
  accounted for and efforts are coordinated in a
  manner which provides for the safety of all
  persons.
• Provides for modular expansion. As either the
  incident enlarges or additional resources become
  available, span of control continues to meet the
  needs.
• Improved resource utilization. With a clear
  organizational structure, each resource can
  concentrate on its assignment and eliminate
  duplication of effort.

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ICS should be used for all incidentsnot just the
big ones.

• Why?

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Span of Control range isthree to seven
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OPTIMUM SPAN OF CONTROL IS ONE TO FIVE
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Branch

• That organizational level having functional or
  geographic responsibility for major segments of
  incident operations (such as Air Ops, Service or
  Support).
• The Branch level that is organizationally between
  Sections and Divisions/ Sectors/Groups (gt5).

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BRANCHESMAINTAIN SPAN OF CONTROL
THERE ARE TWO TYPES OF BRANCHES
Geographic Branches
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DIVISIONSWill always divide an Incident
geographically
HAZMAT OR WILDFIRE INCIDENT
STRUCTURE INCIDENT
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GEOGRAPHIC DIVISIONS
OUTER
INNER
PERIMETER
PERIMETER
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GROUPS

• POOL SPECIALIZED RESOURCE TEAMS
• or
• ESTABLISH FUNCTIONAL AREAS OF OPERATION

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FUNCTIONAL GROUPS
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In ICS, common terminology is applied to

• Organizational elements
• Sections, Units, Divisions, etc.
• Position Titles
• Officers, Chiefs, Leaders, Managers
• Resources
• Engine, Truck, Tanker, Crew, Dozer
• Facilities
• Base, Helispot, Camp, ICP, Helibase

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ICS Integrated Communications
COMMUNICATIONS
SYSTEMS FREQUENCY AND RESOURCE USE
PLANNING INFORMATION TRANSFER PROCEDURES
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Clear Text

• The use of plain English in radio communications
  transmissions.
• No Ten Codes, or agency specific codes are used
  when using clear text.

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TWO WAYS TO ORGANIZE INCIDENT COMMAND
A
B
A
C
SINGLE COMMAND
UNIFIED COMMAND
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MANAGING AN INCIDENT USING UNIFIED COMMAND
UNIFIED COMMAND
A
B
C
OBJECTIVES AND
STRATEGY INCIDENT
ACTION PLAN
OPERATIONS
SECTION CHIEF
HAZMAT INCIDENT
DIV. A
DIV. B
DIV. C
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Under Unified Commandthere will always be

• A single, coordinated IAP
• One Ops Section Chief
• One Incident Command Post
• A Unified Ordering Point

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Reasons to Transfer Command

• More qualified person assumes command.
• A jurisdiction or agency change in command
  legally required or makes good management sense
• Normal turnover of personnel on long or extended
  incidents.

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Upon arrival at the Incident a Higher Ranking
Officer shall
1. ASSUME COMMAND or 2. MAINTAIN COMMAND or 3.
REASSIGN COMMAND to a third party or 4. FILL
ANOTHER ICS POSITION
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TRANSFER OF COMMAND BRIEFING

• What have we got
• What do we need
• Basically the who, when, where, what, why

• Incidents current status prognosis?
• The plan of action?
• Current strategy/tactics
• Any resources at scene, enroute and / or ordered?
• Current ICS structure
• Any related issues or concerns?
• Basically the info from the ICS 201 Form

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THE COMMAND STAFF
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Incident Commander IC
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Incident Commander Responsibilities

• The individual responsible for the management of
  all incident operations.
• Establishes a command organization.
• Assesses situation, determines scope of incident,
  and prioritizes the problem.
• Evaluates overall strategy on a continual basis.
• Directs activities and maintains communications
  with Command Staff, Plans, Logistics, and
  Operations.

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INCIDENT COMMANDER MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND
DUTIES

• Keep agency administrator informed of incident
  status
• Approve the use of students, volunteers, and
  auxiliary personnel
• Authorize release of information to the news
  media
• Order the demobilization of the incident

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IC - ESTABLISHES THE IMMEDIATE PRIORITIES
FIRST PRIORITY IS INCIDENT SAFETY

• People involved in incident
• Responders
• Other emergency workers
• Bystanders

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IC - ESTABLISHES THE IMMEDIATE PRIORITIES
SECOND PRIORITY IS INCIDENT STABILIZATION

• Protect the public
• Sufficient kinds of resources?
• Sufficient sized organization?

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Command Staff
INFORMATION OFFICER
SAFETY OFFICER

• They report directly to the Incident Commander

LIAISON OFFICER
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Safety Officer
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Safety Officer Responsibilities

• A Command Staff member responsible for monitoring
  and assessing safety hazards, unsafe situations,
  and developing measures for ensuring personnel
  safety.
• Identify existing and potential hazards
• Keep all personnel informed of existing and
  potential hazards
• Correct unsafe acts or conditions and exercise
  emergency authority to prevent unsafe acts when
  immediate action is needed
• Investigate accidents within the incident area

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Liaison Officer

• Several agencies will be sending personnel
• IC can no longer provide sufficient time for all
  representatives
• Two or more jurisdictions may be involved

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Agency Representative

• An individual assigned from an assisting or
  cooperating agency who has been delegated full
  authority to make decisions on all matters
  affecting that agencys participation.
• Agency Representatives report to the Liaison
  Officer.

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Information Officer

• Responsible for interface with the media or other
  appropriate agencies requiring information
  directly from the scene.
• Member of the Command Staff.

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THE GENERAL STAFF
INCIDENT COMMANDER
PLANNING
FINANCE
OPERATIONS
LOGISTICS
GENERAL STAFF POSITIONS
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Operations Chief
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Operations ChiefResponsibilities

• Responsible for all tactical operations at the
  incident.
• Supervises emergency operations
• Establishes communication procedures with IC and
  subordinates
• Determines need for immediate and anticipated
  resources
• Requests periodic progress reports from
  Division/Group Supervisors

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ICS RESOURCE STATUS CONDITIONS
AVAILABLE (Within 3 Minutes)
OUT OF SERVICE (usually mechanical reasons)
ASSIGNED (or Committed)
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PERSONNEL ACCOUNTABILITY MAINTAINED THROUGH THE
USE OF
CHECK-IN FORM
RESOURCE STATUS KEEPING SYSTEM
UNITY OF COMMAND
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PERSONNEL ACCOUNTABILITY IS ALSO MAINTAINED
THROUGH
DIVISION / GROUP ASSIGNMENT LISTS
UNIT LOGS
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Technical Specialists

• Personnel with special skills who are activated
  only when needed. Technical Specialists may be
  needed in the areas of fire behavior, water
  resources, environmental concerns, resource use,
  or training.
• Technical Specialists report initially to the
  Planning Section but may be assigned anywhere
  within the ICS organizational structure as
  needed.

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Incident Action Plan or IAP

• The strategic goals, tactical objectives, and
  support requirements for the incident.
• All incidents require some form of an Action
  Plan!
• For simple incidents the Action Plan is not
  usually in written form.
• Large or complex incidents will require that the
  Action Plan be documented in writing.

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The IAP
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COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS THAT MAY BE REQUIRED

• Command Net
• Tactical Nets
• Support Net
• Ground-to-air
• Air-to-air

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INCIDENT COMMAND POST

• Location where primary command functions are
  performed
• Only one per incident
• May be located with other facilities (plans,
  base)
• Normally not relocated
• The communications center is often located with
  the ICP
• The incident commander will be at the ICP

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RESPONSE GUIDELINES

• Assemble or update a travel kit
• Prepare personal items you will need
• Review your emergency assignment
• Know to whom you will report and what your
  responsibility will be
• Ensure that family members know your destination
  and how to contact you

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INFORMATION NEEDED PRIOR TO DEPARTURE FOR
INCIDENT ASSIGNMENT

• Incident type and name or designation
• Incident check-in location time
• Travel instructions
• Communications instructions
• Resource order number request number
• Your units radio designation

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INCIDENT CHECK-IN LOCATIONS

• Incident Command Post -
  Resources Unit
• Base Or Camp(s)
• Staging Areas
• Helibase

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FOR DIRECT TACTICAL ASSIGNMENTS REPORT TO YOUR
DIVISION / GROUP SUPERVISOR OR OPERATIONS SECTION
CHIEF OR INCIDENT COMMANDER
However, at the end of first operational period,
ensure that you have checked in at
the Appropriate check-in location!
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RESOURCE STATUS KEEPING SYSTEMS
CREWS OH A/C
T-Cards
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Incinet ROSS
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RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN I.C.S.
STRIKE TEAM Combination of same Kind and type
TASK FORCES Combination of Single resources
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KINDS OF RESOURCES
Overhead
Crews
Aircraft
Equipment
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TYPES OF ENGINES
TYPE 1
TYPE 3
Pass around the FOG...
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ADVANTAGES TO RESOURCE TYPING

• Helps plan for resource needs
• In ordering resources
• In monitoring effectiveness of resource use

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WAYS OF ORDERING RESOURCES

• AS A SINGLE RESOURCE (1-onion)
• AS A TASK FORCE (various veggies)
• AS A STRIKE TEAM (5 lbs of onions)

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EXAMPLES OF A SINGLE RESOURCE
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EXAMPLE OF A MIXED RESOURCESto form a TASK FORCE
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REQUIREMENTS TO BE ASTRIKE TEAM

• Same kind and type of resources
• Must have a leader
• Communications between resources and leader
• Must have transportation (as required)
• Operates within span of control limits (3-7)

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SUMMARY CONSIDERATIONS

• Correct / report harassment or discrimination
• Do not use alcohol or drugs
• Represent agency self professionally

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Questions?
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Contact Information

• Steve Prziborowski
• 408-205-9006 - cellular
• sprziborowski_at_aol.com
• www.code3firetraining.com website