FINALS (LEC) Flashcards
The same ICS structure can also be used to coordinate site support at an ?
Emergency Operations Centre or regional/provincial support activity, or national support activity.
WHO USES THE INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM?
First Nations Groups
Hospitals
Labor Unions
Sheriff Services
Correctional Centers
Schools
FIRESCOPE
Wildland fires in the
1970
ICS PRINCIPLES
(FEMS CUM)
Five Primary Functions
Establishing and Transferring Command
Management by Objectives
Single or Unified Command Structure
Comprehensive Resource Management
Unity and Chain of Command
Manageable Span of Control
ICS RESPONSE GOALS
5P’s 2Rs
Provide for safety and health of all responders
Save lives
Reduce suffering
Protect public health
Protect government infrastructure
Protect property
Protect the environment
Reduce economic and social losses
The boss
Command
The getters
Logistics
The doers
Operations
The thinkers
Planningt
The payers
Finance/Admin
Sets objectives and priorities
Responsible for all incident or event activity
Command
The Incident Commander is responsible for all incidents or event activity.
Single Command
As an incident grows and becomes more complex, a transfer of command to a more qualified person may take place.
Transfer command
Is responsible for interface with the media.
Works in cooperation with the E/DOC Information Officer.
Information Officer
Formulates measures to protect personnel safety
Takes immediate action to stop or prevent unsafe acts when conditions or time do not permit going through lines of authority
Safety officer