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Incident Command System(ICS)- Review -

Steve Prziborowski

Incident Command SystemDefinition

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 Controlwhich 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 isthree to seven

OPTIMUM SPAN OF CONTROL IS ONE TO FIVE

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).

THERE ARE TWO TYPES OF BRANCHES

BRANCHESMAINTAIN SPAN OF CONTROL

Geographic

Branches

BRANCHES (continued)

LOGISTICS SECTION CHIEF

SERVICE BRANCH

SUPPORT BRANCH

Ground Support Unit

Communications Unit

Functional

Branches

Facilities Unit

Medical Unit

Supply Unit

Food Unit

divisions will always divide an incident geographically

7

A

6

5

C

4

B

3

2

1

DIVISIONSWill always divide an Incident geographically

STRUCTURE

INCIDENT

HAZMAT OR WILDFIRE

INCIDENT

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

GEOGRAPHIC DIVISIONS:

OUTER

INNER

PERIMETER

GROUPS

POOL SPECIALIZED RESOURCE TEAMS

or

ESTABLISH FUNCTIONAL AREAS OF OPERATION

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

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

B

A

C

SINGLE

COMMAND

UNIFIED COMMAND

A

C

B

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

Under Unified Commandthere 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

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

TRANSFER OF COMMAND BRIEFING

INCIDENT

COMMANDER

INFORMATION

LIAISON

SAFETY

COMMAND

STAFF

PLANNING

FINANCE

OPERATIONS

LOGISTICS

THE COMMAND STAFF:

7-12

Incident Commander“IC”

Incident CommanderResponsibilities

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 OfficerResponsibilities

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

PLANNING

FINANCE

OPERATIONS

LOGISTICS

GENERAL STAFF POSITIONS

07-17

Operations Chief

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

“AVAILABLE”

(Within 3 Minutes)

ICS RESOURCE STATUS CONDITIONS

“OUT OF SERVICE”

(usually mechanical reasons)

“ASSIGNED”

(or “Committed”)

PERSONNEL ACCOUNTABILITY MAINTAINED THROUGH THE USE OF:

CHECK-IN FORM

RESOURCE STATUS

KEEPING SYSTEM

UNITY OF COMMAND

personnel accountability is also maintained through

DIVISION A

DIVISION C

UNIT LOG

DIVISION B

UNIT LOG

PERSONNEL ACCOUNTABILITYIS ALSO MAINTAINED THROUGH :

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.