ICS

Question 1

Incident Command System

Answer 1

SEMS (Standardized Emer Mgmt System)
NIMS (National Incident Mgmt System)

• Concepts and Principles: Flexibility and Standardization
• Standard Responses to All ICS questions:
• Respond Assign a scribe and restrict access
• Gather info while en-route
• Look for witnesses and record license plates
• Notify next level of command
• Utilize resources (PAO, CalTrans, Allied)
• Assume Incident Command
• Issue SIG - Alert/determine alternate routes
• Establish Unified Command
• Notify affected CHP areas
• Assure safety of personnel and public
• Develop Incident Action Plans
• Evaluate need for additional personnel
• Disseminate action plans to all at scene
• Protect the scene/photographs
• Assign a safety officer
• Set up a perimeter
• Remain on-scene for duration

Remember Flop-C:

• Finance
• Logistics
• Operations
• Planning
• Command

Extra Credit

• If a pursuit, call for air support and get personally involved in pursuit
• Remember POBR, assure employees have representation, not interrogated w/o sgt
• In ALL cases, timeliness and accuracy of reports (TCs, 407E, Pursuits)
• Hold post-incident tactical review with all involved (including allied agencies/CalTrans)
• Potential for lawsuits / be ACCOUNTABLE