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The Incident Command System

The Incident Command System. An Orientation. Presented by:. Jerry Klingbeil and Ken Martens. Objectives. Understand the Principles of ICS (Incident Command System) Be able to recognize ICS in use. Identify the major incident facilities. Understand concept of Incident Action Plan.

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The Incident Command System

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  1. The Incident Command System An Orientation

  2. Presented by: Jerry Klingbeil and Ken Martens

  3. Objectives • Understand the Principles of ICS (Incident Command System) • Be able to recognize ICS in use. • Identify the major incident facilities. • Understand concept of Incident Action Plan

  4. Objectives • Understand the concept of Span of Control • Describe common responsibilities associated with an incident • List several applications for the use of ICS

  5. Incident Command • The Incident Command System is used to manage an emergency or a non-emergency event • It can be used equally well for both small and large situations

  6. Incident Command • The system has considerable internal flexibility. • It can grow or shrink to meet different needs. • It is a cost effective, efficient management system. • The system can be applied to a wide variety of emergency and non-emergency situations.

  7. Applications for the use of the Incident Command System • Fires, HAZMAT, and multicasualty incidents • Multijurisdictional and multi-agency disasters • Wide-area search and rescue missions • Pest eradication programs • Oil spill response and recovery incidents

  8. Applications for the use of the Incident Command System • Single and multi-agency law enforcement incidents • Air, rail, water or ground transportation accidents • Planned events; e.g. parades, official visits, concerts • Private sector emergency management programs • State or local major natural hazards management

  9. Organization • The organization of the Incident Command System is built around five major management activities: • Command • Operations • Planning • Logistics • Finance/Administration

  10. COMMAND • Sets objectives and priorities; Has overall responsibility at the incident or event

  11. OPERATIONS • Conducts tactical operations to carry out the plan • Develops the tactical objectives and organization • Directs all resources

  12. PLANNING • Develops the action plan to accomplish the objectives • Collects and evaluates information • Maintains resource status

  13. LOGISTICS • Provides support to meet incident needs • Provides resources and all other services to support the incident

  14. FINANCE/ADMINISTRATION • Monitors costs related to incident • Provides accounting, procurement, time recording and cost analyses

  15. INFORMATION COMMAND SAFETY LIAISON OPERATIONS LOGISTICS PLANNING FINANCE ICS Organization SERVICE BRANCH COMMUNICATIONS MEDICAL FOOD SUPPORT BRANCH SUPPLY FACILITIES GROUND SUPPORT RESOURCES SITUATION UNIT DEMOBILIZATION DOCUMENTATION TIME UNIT PROCUREMENT UNIT COMPENSATION COST UNIT BRANCH BRANCH DIVISIONS & GROUPS GROUP GROUP STRIKE TEAMS & TASK FORCES TECHICAL SPECIALIST RESOURCES

  16. Command Staff • INCIDENT COMMANDER • The person in charge at the incident • Must be fully qualified for the incident • As incidents grow or become more complex, a more highly qualified Incident Commander may be assigned by the responsible jurisdiction or agency

  17. Deputies • The Incident Commander may assign one or more deputies from the same agency or from other agencies or jurisdictions • Deputies must always be as qualified as the person for whom they work

  18. Information Officer • Point of contact for the media or other organizations seeking information directly form the incident or event • There will only be one Incident Information Officer even if multiple agencies involved

  19. Safety Officer • Monitors safety conditions and develops measures for assuring the safety of all assigned personnel

  20. Liaison Officer • On larger incidents representatives form other agencies may be assigned to the incident to coordinate their agency’s involvement. The Liaison Officer will be their primary contact.

  21. Incident Command General Staff • Operations Section Chief • Planning Section Chief • Logistics Section Chief • Finance/Administration Section Chief

  22. ICS Facilities • Incident Command Post • Staging Area • Base • Camps • Helibase

  23. Incident Command Post • The location from which the Incident Commander oversees all incident operations • There is only one ICP for each incident or event • Every incident or event must have some sort of Incident Command Post

  24. Staging Area • Locations at which resources are kept while awaiting incident assignment • Very large incidents may have more than one Staging Area • Managed by a Staging Area Manager who reports to the Operations Section Chief or to the Incident Commander.

  25. Base • Location at the incident at which primary service and support are performed • Not all incidents have Base • Only one Base for each incident

  26. Camps • Incident locations where resources may be kept to support incident operations • Differ from Staging Areas • Not all incidents have camps

  27. Helibase • A location in and around an incident area at which helicopters may be parked, maintained , fueled and equipped for incidents operations. • Very large operations may require more than one Helibase

  28. Helispots • Helispots are temporary locations where helicopters can land and load and off-load personnel, equipment and supplies. • Large incidents may have several Helispots.

  29. INCIDENT OBJECTIVES ICS 202 ORGANIZATION ASSIGNMENT ICS 203 ASSIGNMENT LIST ICS 204 Incident Action Plan ACTION PLAN • Statement of Objectives • Organization • Assignments to Accomplish the Objectives • Supporting Material

  30. Purpose of Incident Action Plan • Every incident must have an oral or a written action plan • To provide all incident supervisory personnel with direction for future actions. • Prepared around timeframe called and “Operational Period”

  31. Essential Elements in Incident Action Plan • Statement of Objectives • Organization • Assignments to Accomplish the Objectives • Supporting Material

  32. Span of Control • How many organizational elements may be directly affected by another person • A ratio of one to five reporting elements is recommended

  33. INFORMATION COMMAND SAFETY LIAISON OPERATIONS LOGISTICS PLANNING FINANCE Span of Control • Maintain Span of Control at 3-7

  34. Common Responsibilities • Receive your assignment from your organization. • Bring supplies and equipment needed to complete the job. • Check in upon arrival. • Follow the communications plan; use clear text; use appropriate titles, & facility names. • Make sure you understand your assignment.

  35. Common Responsibilities (continued) • Obtain necessary work materials and prepare your work station. • Organize and brief any subordinates assigned to you. • Brief your relief at the end of shift and when demobilized. • Complete and submit required paperwork to your supervisor or the Documentation Unit before you leave. • Demobilize according to the plan.

  36. Conclusion • Regardless of the size of the incident or the number of agencies involved in the response, all incidents require a coordinated effort to ensure an effective response and the efficient, safe use of resources

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