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Incident Command
System
(ICS 100)
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Course Goals
Demonstrate basic
knowledge of the
Incident Command
System (ICS).
Be prepared to
coordinate with
response partners
from all levels of
government and the
private sector.
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Overall Course Objectives
After completion of this course, you
should be familiar with ICS:
Applications.
Organizational principles and
elements.
Positions and responsibilities.
Facilities and functions.
Planning.
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ICS Overview
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Why Use ICS?
1. It Works! 2. Mandates
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National Incident Management System (NIMS)
What?... NIMS provides a consistent
nationwide template...
Who?... to enable Federal, State, tribal,
and local governments, the private sector,
and nongovernmental organizations to
work together...
How?... to prepare for, prevent, respond
to, recover from, and mitigate the effects
of incidents regardless of cause, size,
location, or complexity...
Why?... in order to reduce the loss of life
and property, and harm to the
environment.
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NIMS Components & ICS
Command and Management
Preparedness
Resource Management
Communications and Information Management
Ongoing Management and Maintenance
Incident Command System
Multiagency Coordination Systems
Public Information
Additional Information: www.fema.gov/emergency/nims
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Lessons Learned
Without ICS, incident responses
typically:
Lack accountability.
Have poor communications.
Use unsystematic planning
and management
processes.
Are unable to efficiently integrate
responders.
Fail to develop an
Emergency Operations Plan
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ICS Benefits
ICS helps to ensure:
The safety of
responders, workers,
and others.
The achievement of
response objectives.
The efficient use of
resources.
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ICS Features
and Principles
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ICS Features: Overview
Standardization Common terminology
Command
Establishment and transfer of command Chain of command and unity of command Planning/Organizational Structure Management by objectives Incident Action Plan (IAP) Modular organization Manageable span of control
Facilities and Resources Comprehensive resource management Incident locations and facilities Communications/Information Management Integrated communications Information and intelligence management Professionalism Accountability Dispatch/Deployment
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Command: Definition
Command: The act of directing,
ordering, or controlling, by
virtue of explicit statutory,
regulatory, or delegated
authority.
At an incident scene, the
Incident Commander has the
authority to assume command!
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Transfer of Command
Moves the
responsibility for
command from one
Incident Commander
to another.
Must include a transfer
of command briefing
(which may be oral,
written, or both).
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When Command Is Transferred
A more qualified Incident
Commander arrives.
A jurisdiction or agency is
legally required to take
command.
Incident complexity
changes.
The current Incident
Commander needs to rest.
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Chain of command:
Is an orderly line of authority within the response organization.
Allows incident managers to direct and control the actions of all personnel under their supervision.
Avoids confusion by requiring that orders flow from supervisors.
Does not prevent personnel from sharing information outside their organizational units.
Chain of Command
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Under unity of command,
personnel:
Individuals should report
to only one incident
supervisor.
Receive work assignments
only from the assigned
supervisor.
Unity of Command
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Modular Organization
Incident command organizational structure is
based on:
Size, type, and complexity of
the incident.
Specifics of the hazard
environment created by
the incident.
Incident planning process
and incident objectives.
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Incident Action Planning
Every incident must have an
Incident Action Plan (IAP) that:
Specifies the incident
objectives.
States the activities.
Covers a specified timeframe,
called an operational period.
May be oral or written.
Incident
Action
Plan
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Elements of an Incident Action Plan
Every IAP must have four
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
someone is injured?
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Manageable Span of Control
Span of control:
Pertains to the number of individuals or
resources that one supervisor can manage
effectively during an incident.
Is key to effective and efficient incident
management.
Accomplished by organizing
Resources into Teams,
Groups, Branches or Sections Resource 2
Resource 1 Resource 3
Supervisor
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ICS Management: Span of Control
ICS span of control for
any supervisor:
Is between 3 and 7
subordinates.
Optimally does not
exceed 5 subordinates.
ICS addresses lack of
accountability and unclear chain
of command and supervision
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ICS Features: Overview
Standardization Common terminology Command Establishment and transfer of command Chain of command and unity of command Planning/Organizational Structure Management by objectives Incident Action Plan (IAP) Modular organization Manageable span of control
Facilities and Resources
Comprehensive resource management Incident locations and facilities Communications/Information Management Integrated communications Information and intelligence management Professionalism Accountability Dispatch/Deployment
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Resources: Definition
Resources are personnel
and major items of
equipment, supplies, and
facilities available or
potentially available for
assignment to incident
operations and for which
status is maintained.
Resources does not refer to
available of FUNDING
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Resource Management
Resource management
includes processes for:
Categorizing resources.
Ordering resources.
Dispatching resources.
Tracking resources.
Recovering resources.
Reimbursing other
organizations.
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ICS Features: Overview
Standardization Common terminology Command Establishment and transfer of command Chain of command and unity of command Planning/Organizational Structure Management by objectives Incident Action Plan (IAP) Modular organization Manageable span of control
Facilities and Resources Comprehensive resource management Incident locations and facilities
Communications/
Information Management
Integrated communications Information and intelligence management Professionalism Accountability Dispatch/Deployment
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Before an incident, it is critical to develop an
integrated voice and data communications
system (equipment, systems, and protocols).
Incident communications are facilitated through:
The development and use of a common
communications plan.
The interoperability of communication equipment,
procedures, and systems.
Integrated Communications
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ICS Features: Overview
Standardization Common terminology Command Establishment and transfer of command Chain of command and unity of command Planning/Organizational Structure Management by objectives Incident Action Plan (IAP) Modular organization Manageable span of control
Facilities and Resources Comprehensive resource management Incident locations and facilities Communications/Information Management Integrated communications Information and intelligence management
Professionalism
Accountability Dispatch/Deployment
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Accountability (1 of 2)
Check-In. All responders must report in to receive an assignment in accordance with the procedures established by the Incident Commander.
Incident Action Plan. Response operations must be coordinated as outlined in the IAP.
Unity of Command. Each individual will be assigned to only one supervisor.
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Management Function Descriptions
Function Description
Incident Command
- Establishes incident objectives, strategies, and priorities.
- Assume overall responsibility for the incident.
Operations
- Determines tactics and resources for achieving objectives.
- Directs the tactical response.
Planning
- Collects and analyzes information.
- Tracks resources.
- Maintains documentation.
Logistics •^ Provides resources and needed services.
Finance/ Administration
- Accounts for expenditures, claims, and compensation.
- Procures needed resources.
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Incident Commander
The Incident Commander is responsible for all
ICS management functions until delegated.
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Delegating Incident Management Functions
Remember: The Incident Commander only
creates those Sections that are needed. If a
Section is not staffed, the Incident Commander
will personally manage those functions.
Incident Command
Operations Section
Planning Section
Logistics Section
Finance/Admin Section
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Incident Commander Responsibilities
The Incident Commander is
responsible for:
Ensuring incident safety.
Providing information to
internal and external
stakeholders.
Establishing and maintaining
liaison with other agencies
participating in the incident.
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Deputy Incident Commander
A Deputy Incident Commander
may be designated to:
Perform specific tasks as
requested by the Incident
Commander.
Perform the incident
command function in a relief
capacity.
Represent an assisting
agency that shares
jurisdiction.
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Liaison Officer
The Liaison Officer:
Assists the Incident
Commander by serving
as point of contact for
representatives from other
response organizations.
Provides briefings to and
answers questions from
LiaisonOfficer supporting organizations.
Safety Officer
Public Information Officer
Incident Command
Coordinates Representatives from Assisting and Cooperating Agencies
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General Staff
Functions
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General Staff Overview – Expanding Incidents
Incident Command
Operations Section
Planning Section
Logistics Section
Finance/Admin Section
Directs all response/ tactical actions to achieve the incident objectives.
Activated, as needed, to support the incident response directed by the Operations Section.
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Expanding Incidents
Expanding incidents may
add supervisory layers to
the organizational structure
as needed.
Divisions Groups
Units
Branches
Single Resources
Sections
Incident Commander
Operations Section Chief
AA AA BBBB
Command
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ICS Supervisory Position Titles
Organizational Level Supervisor Title Support Position Title
Incident Command Incident Commander (^) Deputy
Command Staff Officer Assistant
General Staff (Section) Chief (^) Deputy
Branch Director (^) Deputy
Division/Group Supervisor N/A
Unit Leader Manager
Strike Team/Task Force Leader Single Resource Boss
