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Unit 7: Transfer of Command

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UNIT INTRODUCTION

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The Transfer of Command unit introduces you to transfer of command briefings and procedures.

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TRANSFER OF COMMAND

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Transfer of command is the process of moving the responsibility for incident command from one Incident Commander to another.

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TRANSFER OF COMMAND

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Transfer of command may take place for many reasons, including when:

• A jurisdiction or agency is legally required to take command.
• Change of command is necessary for effectiveness or efficiency.
• Incident complexity changes.
• There is a need to relieve personnel on incidents of extended duration.
• Personal emergencies arise (e.g., Incident Commander has a family emergency).
• Agency administrator directs a change in command.

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TRANSFER OF COMMAND

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One of the main features of ICS is a procedure to transfer command with minimal disruption to the incident. This procedure may be used any time personnel in supervisory positions change.

Whenever possible, transfer of command should:

• Take place face-to-face.
• Include a complete briefing.

The effective time and date of the transfer should be communicated to personnel.

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BRIEFING ELEMENTS

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Discussion Question:

What would you include in a transfer of command briefing?

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BRIEFING ELEMENTS

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Agency policies and incident-specific issues may alter the transfer of command process. In all cases, the information shared must be documented and saved for easy retrieval during and after the incident.

The initial Incident Commander can use the ICS Form 201 to document actions and situational information.

For more complex transfer of command situations, every aspect of the incident must be documented and included in the transfer of command briefing.

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ACTIVITY: TRANSFER OF COMMAND

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Activity Purpose: To give you the opportunity to identify the elements that should be included in a transfer of command briefing.

Instructions: Working individually:

1. Review the Emerald City Flood update provided in your Student Manual.
2. Review the list of briefing elements and check the items that should be included in the transfer of command briefing.
3. Be prepared to share your answer in 5 minutes.

Incident Update: Let’s return to the Emerald City Incident. It is now 1800 and the water level is still rising. You are relieving the current Incident Commander for the next operational period. Review the list below and check the items that should be included in the transfer of command briefing.

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SUMMARY

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Are you now able to:

• Describe the process of transfer of command?
• List the essential elements of information involved in transfer of command?

The next unit will summarize the key learning points of the course.