Incident Command System Flashcards
Incident
And occurrence natural or human caused that requires a response to protect
Incident command system
A flexible standardized on scene all hazard incident management contact
Emergency operation centre
Multi agency coordination entity that provide support and coordination to the unseen responders
Incident command system purposes
The safety of responders and others
the achievement of tactical objectives
that efficient use of resources
Weakness if ICS
Lack of accountability
Poor communications
Lack of planning process
Five primary management functions and what they do
Command- incident commander is responsible for all incident activity
operations- responsible for directing the tactical actions to meet incident objectives
planning -responsible for collecting evaluating and planning incident actions
logistics-responsible for providing adequate services and support to meet all incident or event needs
Finance/administration- responsible for keeping track of incident related cost
Incident command system benefits
Safety of responders
effective use of resources
avoids duplication
meets all incident needs
Basic features and principles 6
Standardization
command planning/organization facilities resources
communications and information management professionalism
14 basic features/principles
Common terminology establish command chain of command unified command management by objective’s reliance on an incident action plan modular organization manageable span of control comprehensive resource management incident locations and facilities information and intelligence management accountability
Common terminology
Establish common terminology do not use codes
Establish command
The act of directing ordering controlling
transfer of command occurs when more qualified person assumes command incident situation changes normal turnover of personal
Chain of command
A clear line of authority within the ranks of the incident management organization
Unity of command personal
Report to only one supervisor refuse work assignments only from their supervisor don’t confuse unity of command with unified command
Unified command
Enables a common set of incident objectives and strategies
allow joint decision making
maintain unity of command
Management by objective
Accomplish by setting and managing by objectives
objectives are:
based on overall priorities
what you were going to do
specific measurable
communicated throughout the entire incident command organization
Incident action plan for elements
What do we want to do
who is responsible for doing it
how do we communicate with each other
what is the procedure if responders injured
Incident action plan
Specifies incident objectives
states activities to be completed
specified timeframe verbal or written
Manageable span of control
Number of individuals or resources that one person can manage effectively during an incident
Span of control
Between three and seven subordinates
Optimally does not exceed five subordinates
Three tactical resource classifications
Assigned
available
out of service
Incident locations
Incident command post staging area Heli base base camp
Incident commander
Performs all major ICS command and staff responsibilities unless the ICS functions are delegated and assigned
Incident commanders role
Provides overall leader ship
sets incident objectives
delegate authority to others
Incident commander responsibilities
Ensuring incident safety
providing info services
establishing and maintaining Liaisons with other agencies
Command staff and roles
Information officer- serves as a conduit for info
Liaison officer- Contact point for the representatives of assisting in cooperating agencies provide answers
safety officer- works with operations to ensure safety of field personnel
Authority tree
Incident commander
Operations section chief
Branches
Groups Divisions
General staff
Operations
planning
logistics
finance and administration
Operations section
Develops and implement strategies and tactics
Directs all tactical operations
three parts:
Single resources
strike teams
task forces
Divisions
Divided geographically
labelled using alphabetical characters managed by a supervisor
Groups
Established based on needs of an incident
labelled according to the functional job they’re signed
managed by supervisor
not limited geographically
Branches
Establish its divisions in groups exceed span of control
functional or geographic responsibility
Roman numerals or functional name
Four units in the planning section
Resource unit
situation unit
documentation unit
demobilization unit
Logistics section
Provides resources and services
develops logistics portions of the incident action plan
contracts for and purchase goods and services
Three parts of the service branch
Communication unit
medical unit
food unit
Three parts of the support branch
Supply unit
facilities unit
ground support unit
Finance and administration section
Responsible for financial and cost analysis
Financial administration 4 parts
Time unit
procedure unit
compensation/claims unit
cost unit
Incident command post
Is the location of which primary command functions are executed usually located with the incident base
Primary command functions one per incident May re locate may change locations position outside of hazards zone
Staging area
Is where incident personal await tactical assignment
Temporary locations
may have several
may include fuelling and sanitation staging area manager
resources available for deployment
Staging area characteristics
Close to tactical assignments
Away from Hazard affects
relocated if necessary
different incoming and outgoing access
Incident base
Is the location with primary logistics functions are coordinated
Primary logistics functions
one base per incident
designated by incident name
resources in bass are always out of service
Camps
Are aware food water rest and sanitary services are provided to incident personal
Temporary locations may be moved several may be required camp manager designated by geographic name or number
Helibase vs helisoot
Helibase parking fueling maintenance
Helispot temporary location
