Transcript (ICS) - Review - Code 3 Fire Training & Education
Incident Command System (ICS) - Review -
Steve Prziborowski
Incident Command System Definition
An Incident Management System using: • a common organizational structure • assigned incident resources • stated objectives
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
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).
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.
ICS should be used for all incidents…not just the “big ones”.
Why?
Span of Control range is three to seven
OPTIMUM SPAN OF CONTROL IS
ONE TO FIVE
SUPERVISOR 1 2 3 4 5
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 (>5).
BRANCHES
MAINTAIN SPAN OF CONTROL
THERE ARE TWO TYPES OF BRANCHES
OPERATIONS SECTION CHIEF DIVISION A BRANCH 1 B BRANCH 2 DIVISION
Geographi c
BRANCHES
(continued) LOGISTICS SECTION CHIEF SERVICE BRANCH SUPPORT BRANCH Communications Unit Medical Unit Food Unit
Functional Branches
Ground Support Unit Facilities Unit Supply Unit
DIVISIONS
Will always divide an Incident geographically 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 STRUCTURE INCIDENT A C B HAZMAT OR WILDFIRE INCIDENT
GEOGRAPHIC DIVISIONS:
OUTER
INNER
PERIMETER PERIMETER 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
GROUPS
POOL SPECIALIZED RESOURCE TEAMS or ESTABLISH FUNCTIONAL AREAS OF OPERATION MEDICAL GROUP OPERATIONS SECTION CHIEF SEARCH GROUP SECURITY GROUP
FUNCTIONAL GROUPS: OPERATIONS SECTION CHIEF MEDICAL GROUP SEARCH GROUP SECURITY GROUP
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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
ICS Integrated Communications COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS FREQUENCY AND RESOURCE USE PLANNING INFORMATION TRANSFER PROCEDURES
“Clear Text“
The use of plain English in radio communications transmissions.
No Ten Codes, or agency specific codes are used when using clear text.
TWO WAYS TO ORGANIZE INCIDENT COMMAND A
SINGLE COMMAND
A C B
UNIFIED COMMAND
A MANAGING AN INCIDENT USING UNIFIED COMMAND B C HAZMAT INCIDENT A UNIFIED COMMAND B OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGY INCIDENT ACTION PLAN C OPERATIONS SECTION CHIEF DIV. A DIV. B DIV. C
Under Unified Command there will always be:
A single, coordinated IAP One Ops Section Chief One Incident Command Post A Unified Ordering Point
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.
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
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
THE COMMAND STAFF:
COMMAND STAFF INCIDENT COMMANDER INFORMATION LIAISON SAFETY FINANCE 7-12 OPERATIONS PLANNING LOGISTICS
Incident Commander
“IC”
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.
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
IC - ESTABLISHES THE IMMEDIATE PRIORITIES
FIRST PRIORITY IS INCIDENT SAFETY
• People involved in incident • Responders • Other emergency workers • Bystanders
IC - ESTABLISHES THE IMMEDIATE PRIORITIES
SECOND PRIORITY IS INCIDENT STABILIZATION
•Protect the public •Sufficient kinds of resources?
•Sufficient sized organization?
Command Staff
They report directly to the Incident Commander INFORMATION OFFICER SAFETY OFFICER LIAISON OFFICER
Safety Officer
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
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
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 agency’s participation.
Agency Representatives report to the Liaison Officer.
Information Officer
Responsible for interface with the media or other appropriate agencies requiring information directly from the scene.
Member of the Command Staff.
THE GENERAL STAFF:
INCIDENT COMMANDER OPERATIONS PLANNING LOGISTICS GENERAL STAFF POSITIONS FINANCE 07-17
Operations Chief
Operations Chief
Responsibilities
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
ICS RESOURCE STATUS CONDITIONS
“AVAILABLE”
(Within 3 Minutes)
“OUT OF SERVICE”
(usually mechanical reasons)
“ASSIGNED”
(or “Committed”)
PERSONNEL ACCOUNTABILITY MAINTAINED THROUGH THE USE OF:
CHECK-IN FORM UNITY OF COMMAND RESOURCE STATUS KEEPING SYSTEM
PERSONNEL ACCOUNTABILITY IS ALSO MAINTAINED THROUGH : DIVISION A DIVISION C DIVISION B UNIT LOG UNIT LOG UNIT LOG UNIT LOG
DIVISION / GROUP ASSIGNMENT LISTS UNIT LOGS
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.
“ 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.
The IAP
02-17 COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS THAT MAY BE REQUIRED
Command Net
Tactical Nets
Support Net
Ground-to-air
Air-to-air
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
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 06-03.1
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 unit’s radio designation 06-04
INCIDENT CHECK-IN LOCATIONS
Incident Command Post:
- Resources Unit
Base Or Camp(s)
Staging Areas
Helibase 06-06.1
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 T-Cards E 2466 CREWS OH A/C Incinet & ROSS
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN I.C.S
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TASK FORCES Combination of Single resources STRIKE TEAM Combination of same Kind and type
Overhead
KINDS
OF RESOURCES:
Crews Equipment Aircraft
TYPES
OF ENGINES: TYPE 1 TYPE 3 Pass around the FOG...
ADVANTAGES TO RESOURCE
TYPING
Helps plan for resource needs
In ordering resources
In monitoring effectiveness of resource use
WAYS OF ORDERING RESOURCES
AS A
SINGLE RESOURCE
(1-onion)
AS A
TASK FORCE
(various veggies)
AS A
STRIKE TEAM
(5 lbs of onions)
EXAMPLES OF A
SINGLE RESOURCE
EXAMPLE OF A MIXED RESOURCES to form a TASK FORCE:
REQUIREMENTS TO BE A
STRIKE 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)
SUMMARY CONSIDERATIONS
Correct / report harassment or discrimination
Do not use alcohol or drugs
Represent agency & self professionally
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Questions?
Contact Information
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