BASIC INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM AN INTRODUCTION DAVID CHAPLIN

BASIC INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM AN INTRODUCTION DAVID CHAPLIN, HOSPITAL PREPAREDNESS TRAINER

BASIC INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM Learning Objectives Define ICS n Identify main functions and responsibilities n Identify key concepts and principles n Describe advantages of an organized approach to management of emergency incident n Finding your place within ICS n Basic ICS Training-June 2004 2

BASIC INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM What is it ? n ICS is the model tool for the command, control, and coordination of a response and provides a means to coordinate efforts of individual agencies as they work toward a common goal of stabilizing the incident and protecting life, property, and the environment. Basic ICS Training-June 2004 3

BASIC INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM When is ICS used ? Haz. Mat n Planned events – large public gatherings n Response to natural hazards n Single and multi-agency law enforcement incidents n Lack of comprehensive resource management strategy n Fires (all kinds) n Mass casualties n Multi-jurisdictional and multi-agency incidents n Transportation accidents n SAR operations Basic ICS Training-June 2004 n 4

BASIC INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM Who uses ICS ? n n n n Required by federal law for the response to Haz. Mat incidents. International Assoc of Chiefs of Police. American Public Works Assoc. National Fire Academy. Included in NFPA 1600: “Recommended Practice for Disaster Management”. Part of the National Interagency Incident Management System (NIIMS). Now required by Dept of Homeland Security. Basic ICS Training-June 2004 5

BASIC INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM ICS – A Brief History n n Developed in the 1970’s in response to a series of major wildland fires in Southern CA. Agencies involved from local to federal collaborated on FIRESCOPE – Firefighting Resources of CA Organized for Potential Emergencies – to identify recurring problems: Nonstandard terminology n No capability to expand contract with the incident n Nonstandard and nonintegrated communications n Lack of consolidated action plans 6 Basic ICS Training-June 2004 n Lack of designated facilities n

BASIC INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM n ICS has evolved into an all-hazard system that is appropriate for all types of emergencies. n Success of ICS has resulted from applying: n A common organizational structure. n Key management principles in a standardized way. Basic ICS Training-June 2004 7

BASIC INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM ICS is built around five major components: INCIDENT COMMAND STAFF PLANNING SECTION OPERATIONS SECTION Basic ICS Training-June 2004 LOGISTICS SECTION FINANCE / ADMIN SECTION 8

BASIC INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM INCIDENT COMMAND STAFF PLANNING SECTION OPERATIONS SECTION Basic ICS Training-June 2004 LOGISTICS SECTION FINANCE / ADMIN SECTION 9

BASIC INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM Incident Command – Major Responsibilities Has overall command Must be qualified to manage the response Protects life and property Controls personnel and equipment resources Maintains accountability for responders, for public safety, and task accomplishment n Establishes and maintains effective liaison with “outside” agencies and organizations—including the EOC when it is activated n n n Basic ICS Training-June 2004 10

BASIC INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM Incident Command – Incident Management n Establishes incident command n n n Incident Command Post. Ensures responder safety. Assesses incident priorities. Determines operational objectives. Develops and implements the Incident Action Plan (IAP). Develops an appropriate organizational structure. Basic ICS Training-June 2004 n Maintains a manageable span of n n n control. Manages incident resources. Coordinates overall emergency activities. Coordinates the activities of outside agencies. Authorizes the release of information to the media. Keeps track of costs. 11

BASIC INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM Incident Command – Helpful Traits n An Incident Commander must be: n Assertive n Decisive n Objective n Calm n Quick-thinker n Adaptable n Flexible n Realistic about his or her limitations Basic ICS Training-June 2004 12

BASIC INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM Incident Command – Command Staff Information Officer Incident Commander Safety Officer Liaison Officer Basic ICS Training-June 2004 13

BASIC INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM ICS – GENERAL STAFF INCIDENT COMMAND STAFF PLANNING SECTION OPERATIONS SECTION Basic ICS Training-June 2004 LOGISTICS SECTION FINANCE / ADMIN SECTION 14

BASIC INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM Planning Section – Major Responsibilities n Collection, Evaluation, Dissemination, and Use of information … n …about the Development of the Incident and the Status of Resources. n Performed by IC at smaller incidents. n May also include the creation of the Incident Action Plan (IAP) IAP defines response activities and resource utilization for a specified period of time. Basic ICS Training-June 2004 n 15

BASIC INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM ICS – GENERAL STAFF INCIDENT COMMAND STAFF PLANNING SECTION OPERATIONS SECTION Basic ICS Training-June 2004 LOGISTICS SECTION FINANCE / ADMIN SECTION 16

BASIC INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM Operations Section – Major Responsibilities n Receives and implements the IAP n Directs and coordinates all operations n Ensures the safety of all personnel n Assists IC in developing response goals and objectives for the incident n Requests and Releases resources through the IC n Keeps IC informed of situation and resource status Basic ICS Training-June 2004 17

BASIC INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM ICS – GENERAL STAFF INCIDENT COMMAND STAFF PLANNING SECTION OPERATIONS SECTION Basic ICS Training-June 2004 LOGISTICS SECTION FINANCE / ADMIN SECTION 18

BASIC INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM Logistics Section – Major Responsibilities n Responsible for providing facilities, services, materials, and personnel to operate equipment n Most often established for protracted events n Geared to support the incident responders n Medical Unit in Logistics Section provides care for incident responders, not civilians. Basic ICS Training-June 2004 19

BASIC INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM ICS – GENERAL STAFF INCIDENT COMMAND STAFF PLANNING SECTION OPERATIONS SECTION Basic ICS Training-June 2004 LOGISTICS SECTION FINANCE / ADMIN SECTION 20

BASIC INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM Finance/Administration Section – Major Responsibilities n Critical for tracking incident costs and reimbursement accounting. n Especially important in large, multi-jurisdictional, multi-agency incidents where Presidential Declaration is needed. n Conducts purchasing. Basic ICS Training-June 2004 21

BASIC INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM ICS – Expanding & Contracting n Life Safety n Incident Stability n Minimize the effect that the incident may have on the surrounding area. n Maximize the response effort while using resources efficiently. n Property Conservation Basic ICS Training-June 2004 22

BASIC INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM Hospital Emergency – ICS (HEICS) http: //www. heics. com/ Basic ICS Training-June 2004 23

BASIC INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM ANY QUESTIONS ? n Learning Objectives n Define ICS n Identify main functions and responsibilities n Identify key concepts and principles n Describe advantages of an organized approach to management of emergency incident n Finding your place within ICS IS-195 http: //training. fema. gov/EMIWeb/IS/crslist. asp Basic ICS Training-June 2004 24

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