Effective Command and Management Strategies for Concurrent and Dispersed Incidents
This lesson focuses on the command and management of multiple concurrent or geographically dispersed incidents, such as biological threats. Participants will learn when to implement Unified or Area Command structures and discuss the functions of Multi-agency Coordination Systems (MACS). Key objectives include understanding unified command processes, establishing joint decision-making, and managing incident objectives across agencies. By the end, attendees will be equipped with the strategies needed to coordinate diverse resources and respond effectively to complex incidents.
Effective Command and Management Strategies for Concurrent and Dispersed Incidents
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Lesson Overview Command and Management of: • Multiple concurrent incidents • Incidents that are non site specific, such as biological terrorist incidents • Incidents that are geographically dispersed • Incidents that evolve over time
Lesson Objectives • Determine when it is appropriate to institute a Unified or Area Command. • Describe the functions and purpose of Multi agency Coordination Systems.
Unified Command Incident Command Post Agency 1 Agency 2 Agency 3 Agency 1 Incident Commander Agency 2 Incident Commander Agency 3 Incident Commander • Enables agencies to manage incident together • Establishes a common set of objectives • Incident Commanders make joint decisions through a single command structure. • Maintains unity of command. Each employee only reports to one supervisor.
Unified Command Unified Command (Representatives From Local Jurisdictions) Finance/ Administration Logistics Planning Operations Agency 1 Incident Commander Agency 2 Incident Commander Agency 3 Incident Commander
How Does Unified Command Work? • Agencies work together to: • Analyze intelligence. • Establish objectives and strategies. Unified Command does not change other features of ICS.
Area Command Area Command ICP 1 ICP 2 ICP 3
What Does Area Command Do? • Sets overall strategy and priorities • Allocates resources • Ensures proper management • Ensures objectives are met • Ensure strategies are followed • Example Wildfires that affect several areas
Area Command Area Command Finance/ Administration Planning Logistics
Multiagency Coordination Systems • A combination of resources • Integrated into a common framework • Used to coordinate and support incident management activities
Multiagency Coordination Systems • Support incident management policies and priorities • Facilitate logistics support and resource tracking • Make resource allocation decisions based on incident management priorities • Coordinate incident-related information • Coordinate interagency and intergovernmental issues regarding incident management policies, priorities, and strategies
Multiagency Coordination System Elements • EOC • Other entities • Law Enforcement • Fire / EMS • National Guard (Governor’s Auth) • Military Act & Res (Presidential Auth) • Coast Guard / Homeland Security • State Emergency Response Team • EPA (Hazmat) / NTSB (Aviation)
EOC Organization EOC Manager Resource Management Information Management Communications Coordination
EOC Organization Coordination Other Multiagency Coordination Entities Multiagency Coordination Entity • Resources • Priorities • Strategic coordination • Resources • Priorities • Strategic coordination • Situation status • Resource needs Incident Command/ Unified Command 1 Incident Command/ Unified Command 2
Practice Questions A hazardous materials spill in which more than one agency has responsibility for the response is a good use for a(n): • a. Emergency Operations Center (EOC). • b. Area Command. • c. Multi agency Coordination System. • d. Unified Command. • D Unified Command