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Orientation to Orientation to ICS ICS Module 1: Orientation to ICS
Orientation to ICS Module 1: Orientation to ICS. Objectives Upon completion of this module, you will be able to: 1.Name 5 primary ICS management functions
Objectives Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:
1.Name 5 primary ICS management functions 2.Explain duties of
Command and General Staff 3.Match organizational units with
appropriate ICS sections 4.Match supervisory titles with
appropriate ICS levels 5.Explain purpose of principal ICS
facilities 6.Describe what an Incident Action Plan is and how its
used 7.Describe span of control 8.List major responsibilities while
at an incident Module 1: Orientation to ICS
Primary ICS Management Functions ICS Management
FunctionResponsibilities COMMAND ICT responsible for overall
management of incident PLANNING Collection, evaluation and display
of incident information OPERATIONS Directing tactical actions to
meet incident objectives LOGISTICS Providing services and support
to meet incident needs FINANCE Providing accounting, procurement,
time recording, and cost analyses Module 1: Orientation to ICS
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Primary ICS Management Functions Operations Planning Logistics
Finance Command Doers Thinkers Getters Payers Boss Module 1:
Orientation to ICS
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ICS Organization Module 1: Orientation to ICS
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Command Section Module 1: Orientation to ICS
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Operations Section Module 1: Orientation to ICS
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Operations Section Operations Section setup depending on: Kind
of incident Objectives and strategy Agencies involved Operations
may be organized into: Geographic Divisions that define the
incident Functional Groups that deal with functional activities
which may operate across divisional lines Branches established to
meet span of control and may be geographic or functional Module 1:
Orientation to ICS
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Operations Section Air Operations Branch activated to
coordinate aviation resources Staging Areas are locations where
resources await tactical assignment Resources available for
assignment on 3min notice Module 1: Orientation to ICS
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Planning Section Module 1: Orientation to ICS
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Planning Section Organizational ElementResponsibilities
Situation Unit Collect, evaluate and display information on current
situation Resources UnitMaintain status of assigned personnel and
equipment Documentation UnitPrepare Incident Action Plan
Demobilization UnitPrepare and implement Demobilization Plan
Technical SpecialistAdvisor with special skills Module 1:
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Logistics Section Module 1: Orientation to ICS
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Logistics Section Organizational ElementResponsibilities
Service Branch Communications Unit Develop Communications Plan, and
distribute and maintain communications equipment Medical Unit
Develop Medical Plan, and provide first aid for personnel assigned
to incident Food UnitDetermine and provide food and water to
incident Support Branch Supply UnitOrder all personnel, equipment
and supplies Ground Support UnitProvide transportation and fuel
assigned vehicles Facilities Unit Setup and maintain whatever
facilities may be required Module 1: Orientation to ICS
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Finance & Administration Section Module 1: Orientation to
ICS
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Finance & Administration Section Organizational
ElementResponsibilities Cost Unit Obtain and record all cost data,
and prepare cost summaries Time UnitInitiate and update personnel
time reports Procurement Unit Process equipment and supply
contracts, and maintain equipment time reports Compensation/Claims
Unit Complete workers compensation documentation, and investigate
property damage claims Module 1: Orientation to ICS
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Organizational Structure Command Section Chief Director
Supervisor Leader Units within Planning, Logistics, and Finance
Sections Module 1: Orientation to ICS
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ICS Facilities C S B H Incident Command Post Staging Area
Incident Base Camp Helibase Helispot H-1 Module 1: Orientation to
ICS
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Incident Action Plan IAP required for every incident Written
IAP required whenever: ICS organization activated Incident overlaps
an operational period change 2 or more jurisdictions are involved
Module 1: Orientation to ICS
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Span of Control Span of control falls within range of 3-7
Guideline under ICS is 1:5 Module 1: Orientation to ICS
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Common Assignment Responsibilities Prepare kit for estimated
length of assignment Confirm your decision-making authority while
at incident Review assignment Check-in Locate point of contact and
obtain briefing Complete and file forms and reports prior to
departure Module 1: Orientation to ICS
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Objectives Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:
1.Name 5 primary ICS management functions 2.Explain duties of
Command and General Staff 3.Match organizational units with
appropriate ICS sections 4.Match supervisory titles with
appropriate ICS levels 5.Explain purpose of principal ICS
facilities 6.Describe what an Incident Action Plan is and how its
used 7.Describe span of control 8.List major responsibilities while
at an incident Module 1: Orientation to ICS