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Chapter 13 The I ncident Command System. Introduction. Incidents come in all types and sizes As you become more skilled in size-up and applying strategic priorities, you can better assist the person in command of the incident - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Chapter 13
The Incident Command System
Introduction
• Incidents come in all types and sizes• As you become more skilled in size-up and
applying strategic priorities, you can better assist the person in command of the incident
• By learning ICS prior to an incident, resources from different agencies and disciplines can come together at the scene and operate in an effective, coordinated manner
MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
• Primarily first-in fire officer• Resources and control
INCIDENT PLANNING• Effective utilization of resources• Resolve incident without further damage
Learning Objective 1
Need for a Plan at Every Incident
OFFENSIVE MODE
• Resources applied directly• Risk versus benefit
DEFENSIVE MODE• Fire is too large or well established• Risk to personnel is too high
Learning Objective 2Offensive, Defensive,
and Combination Attacks
COMBINATION MODE
• Both offensive and defensive modes• Requires good communication• Used on large wildland incidents• Used to add structure protection• Requires careful coordination
Learning Objective 2Offensive, Defensive,
and Combination Attacks
LAYMAN’S SEVEN STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
• Rescue• Exposure protection• Confinement• Extinguishment• Overhaul
Cont.
Learning Objectives 3 and 4Need for Organized Thought Process
Strategic Priorities at an Incident
LAYMAN’S SEVEN STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
• Salvage operations• Ventilation
ORDER OF SEVEN STRATEGIC PRIORITIES• Not necessarily performed in order• Acronym is “RECEO SV”
Learning Objectives 3 and 4Need for Organized Thought Process
Strategic Priorities at an Incident
STRATEGIES
• Plans to achieve a goal or objective
TACTICS• Actions taken to achieve strategies
TASKS• Pieces of work to achieve the tactics
Learning Objective 5Strategy, Tactics, and Tasks
COMMUNICATION
• Personnel should not need lengthy instruction Knowledge of priorities and tactics Participants should understand their responsibilities
• Should be two-way Incident commanders Company officers
Learning Objective 5Strategy, Tactics, and Tasks
STEPS FOR SIZE-UP
• Determining facts• Anticipating probabilities• Assessing your own situation• Making a decision• Planning the operation
Learning Objectives 6 and 7Need for Size-Up of an Incident
Condition Reports and Performing Size-Up
WILDLAND FIRE REPORT OF CONDITIONS
• Correct location• Size• Fuel type• Slope and aspect• Rate of spread
Cont.
Learning Objectives 6 and 7Need for Size-Up of an Incident
Condition Reports and Performing Size-Up
WILDLAND FIRE REPORT OF CONDITIONS
• Exposures• Weather conditions• Potential of the fire• Additional resources needed• Objectives
Learning Objectives 6 and 7Need for Size-Up of an Incident
Condition Reports and Performing Size-Up
STRUCTURE FIRE REPORT OF CONDITIONS
• Correct location• Height/stories• Size• Type of structure• Location and area involved
Cont.
Learning Objectives 6 and 7Need for Size-Up of an Incident
Condition Reports and Performing Size-Up
STRUCTURE FIRE REPORT OF CONDITIONS
• Level of involvement• Exposures• Potential of fire• Additional resources needed• Objectives• Obtain an “all clear”
Learning Objectives 6 and 7Need for Size-Up of an Incident
Condition Reports and Performing Size-Up
HOMELAND SECURITY PRESIDENTIAL DIRECTIVE 5
• Issued in response to September 11, 2001, attacks• Called for National Incident Management System
ESTABLISHMENT OF NIMS• Incident Command System (ICS) as a key feature• Announced in March 2004
Learning Objective 8National Incident Management
System (NIMS)
INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM (ICS)
• Standardized all-hazard incident management concept
• Considerable internal flexibility
HISTORY OF ICS• Developed in 1970s following catastrophic fires• Response problems due to management of incidents
Learning Objectives 9 and 11Components of Incident Command System
Unified Command at Multijurisdictional Incident
ICS BUILT ON BEST PRACTICES
• Based on successful business practices• Tested in 30 years of applications
WHAT ICS IS DESIGNED TO DO• Meet the needs of incidents of any kind or size• Avoid duplicating effort
Learning Objectives 9 and 11Components of Incident Command System
Unified Command at Multijurisdictional Incident
SOME APPLICATIONS OF ICS
• Fire, both structural and wildland• Human and animal disease outbreaks• Hazardous material incidents• Terrorist incidents• National special security events• Other planned events
Learning Objectives 9 and 11Components of Incident Command System
Unified Command at Multijurisdictional Incident
ICS FEATURES
• Common terminology and clear text• Modular organization• Management of objectives• Reliance on an Incident Action Plan (IAP)• Management of span of control
Cont.
Learning Objectives 9 and 11Components of Incident Command System
Unified Command at Multijurisdictional Incident
ICS FEATURES
• Predesignated incident locations and facilities• Resource management• Integrated communications• Chain of command and unity of command
Cont.
Learning Objectives 9 and 11Components of Incident Command System
Unified Command at Multijurisdictional Incident
ICS FEATURES
• Unified command• Transfer of command• Accountability• Mobilization• Information and intelligence management
Learning Objectives 9 and 11Components of Incident Command System
Unified Command at Multijurisdictional Incident
PERFORMANCE OF MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS
• Incident Command• Operations• Planning• Logistics• Finance/Administration
Learning Objective 10
Positions and Functions in ICS
INCIDENT COMMANDER
• Overall role Has overall responsibility for managing incident
• Responsibilities• Selecting and changing Incident Commanders
May change to meet needs of incident
Learning Objective 10
Positions and Functions in ICS
EXPANDING THE ORGANIZATION
• Command staff• General staff• ICS Section Chiefs
and Deputies
Learning Objective 10
Positions and Functions in ICS
OPERATIONS SECTION
• Operations Section Chief Greatest technical expertise of the problem
• Operations Section: Maintaining span of control
• Operations Section: Expanding and contracting
Learning Objective 10
Positions and Functions in ICS
PLANNING SECTION
• Resources Unit
• Situation Unit
• Documentation Unit
• Demobilization Unit
Learning Objective 10
Positions and Functions in ICS
LOGISTICS SECTION
• Logistics Section: Major activities
• Logistics Service Branch
• Logistics Support Branch
Learning Objective 10
Positions and Functions in ICS
FINANCE ADMINISTRATION SECTION
• Finance Administration Section: Major activities
• Finance Administration Section: Units
Learning Objective 10
Positions and Functions in ICS
Summary
• At any time at an incident, you should be able to answer three questions: What do you have? What do you need? What is your plan?
• For effective management of any type of incident, there must be an Incident Action Plan
• With the standardization of the ICS across the nation through NIMS, a management team or resources from another area can be brought in to assist with an incident if the need arises
• Management staff can adapt the structure of the organization to meet incident needs