Today’s Objectives
1. Introduce Incident Management Team Concept
2. Share History of Ohio’s AHIMT.
3. Explain the Basic Application of the IMT.
– What the IMT will/can do.
– What the IMT will not do.
Visual 1.2
About Me…
– Fire Chief
– Director, Summit County Incident Management Assistance Team
– Incident Commander, Ohio, Incident Management Team
Visual 1.3
“IMT” = Command & General Staff
What is an Incident Management Team?
• IMT can be planned or formal• IMT ‘s are often impromptu or ad hoc
What is an Incident Management Team?
A scalable group of specially trained & experienced individuals
What is an Incident Management Team?
A scalable group of specially trained & experienced individuals who work with the existing organization
What is an Incident Management Team?
A scalable group of specially trained & experienced individuals who work with the existing organization to provide for the command, control, coordination, support and / or management
What is an Incident Management Team?
A scalable group of specially trained & experienced individuals who work with the existing organization to provide for the command, control, coordination, support and / or management of the incident organization & it’s resources
What is an Incident Management Team?
A scalable group of specially trained & experienced individuals who work with the existing organization to provide for the command, control, coordination, support and / or management of the incident organization & it’s resources to address the needs of the incident / event
What is an Incident Management Team?
A scalable group of specially trained & experienced individuals who work with the existing organization to provide for the command, control, coordination, support and / or management of the incident organization & it’s resources to address the needs of the incident / event with maximum effectiveness, efficiency, and safety.
Why do we need an IMT?
NIOSH investigations have discovered that most fire scene deaths can be attributed to breakdowns in the following:
»Communications»Accountability»Command»Operations
What is an Incident Management Team?
• An IMT focuses on the not-often used components of ICS:
• Planning Section
• Resource Unit (accountability issues)
• Situation Unit (maps, intel, forecasts)
• Logistic Section
• Communication Unit (Com Plan)
• Medical Unit (Responder Care)
Large Scale ICS Organization
BranchesBranches Air OpsBranchAir OpsBranch
DivisionsDivisions GroupsGroups
Operations SectionOperations Section
Single ResourceSingle Resource
Task ForceTask Force
Strike TeamStrike Team
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Planning SectionPlanning Section
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SituationUnitSituationUnit
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Logistics SectionLogistics Section Finance/Admin.SectionFinance/Admin.Section
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CompensationClaims UnitCompensationClaims Unit
ProcurementUnitProcurementUnit
Cost UnitCost Unit
Incident CommanderIncident Commander
Public InformationOfficerPublic InformationOfficer
LiaisonOfficerLiaisonOfficer
SafetyOfficerSafetyOfficer
Commun.UnitCommun.Unit
MedicalUnitMedicalUnit
FoodUnitFoodUnit
ServiceBranchServiceBranch
SupportBranchSupportBranch
SupplyUnitSupplyUnit
FacilitiesUnitFacilitiesUnit
GroundSupportUnit
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Large Scale ICS Organization
BranchesBranches Air OpsBranchAir OpsBranch
DivisionsDivisions GroupsGroups
Operations SectionOperations Section
Single ResourceSingle Resource
Task ForceTask Force
Strike TeamStrike Team
ResourcesUnitResourcesUnit
Planning SectionPlanning Section
Demob.UnitDemob.Unit
SituationUnitSituationUnit
Doc.UnitDoc.Unit
Logistics SectionLogistics Section Finance/Admin.SectionFinance/Admin.Section
TimeUnitTimeUnit
CompensationClaims UnitCompensationClaims Unit
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Cost UnitCost Unit
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Public InformationOfficerPublic InformationOfficer
LiaisonOfficerLiaisonOfficer
SafetyOfficerSafetyOfficer
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MedicalUnitMedicalUnit
FoodUnitFoodUnit
ServiceBranchServiceBranch
SupportBranchSupportBranch
SupplyUnitSupplyUnit
FacilitiesUnitFacilitiesUnit
GroundSupportUnit
GroundSupportUnit
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Large Scale ICS Organization
BranchesBranches Air OpsBranchAir OpsBranch
DivisionsDivisions GroupsGroups
Operations SectionOperations Section
Single ResourceSingle Resource
Task ForceTask Force
Strike TeamStrike Team
ResourcesUnitResourcesUnit
Planning SectionPlanning Section
Demob.UnitDemob.Unit
SituationUnitSituationUnit
Doc.UnitDoc.Unit
Logistics SectionLogistics Section Finance/Admin.SectionFinance/Admin.Section
TimeUnitTimeUnit
CompensationClaims UnitCompensationClaims Unit
ProcurementUnitProcurementUnit
Cost UnitCost Unit
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Public InformationOfficerPublic InformationOfficer
LiaisonOfficerLiaisonOfficer
SafetyOfficerSafetyOfficer
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MedicalUnitMedicalUnit
FoodUnitFoodUnit
ServiceBranchServiceBranch
SupportBranchSupportBranch
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FacilitiesUnitFacilitiesUnit
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Incident/Threat
Notification
Initial Response & Assessment
Agency Administrator Briefing
(If Appropriate)
Incident Briefing ICS 201
Initial UC Meeting (If Unified Command)
IC/UC Sets Initial Incident
Objectives
Initial Strategy Meeting &
Information Sharing
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IC/UC Validate or Adjust
Objectives
Strategy Meeting If Objectives Adjusted
Execute Plan & Assess
Progress
Begin Operational
Period
Operational Period Briefing
IAP Preparation & Approval
Planning Meeting
Preparing for Planning Meeting
Tactics Meeting
Information Gathering and Sharing
Information Gathering and Sharing
The Planning “P”The Planning “P”Initial Response
Ongoing Planning Cycle
• ICS teaches us that Command manages the organization whereas Operations manages the incident.
• Subsequently, the IMT focuses on assisting with the management of the organization.
What is the IMT’s Focus?
• Initial IMT Objectives• Establish / enhance Overall Resource Accountability
• Span of Control issues with large scale response
• Establish / enhance Communications
• Establish / ”SMARTen” Written Objectives
• Establish / assist with Planning Process
What is the IMT’s Focus?
Types of IMTs
Local: (Types 5 )
Often a discipline specific response (i.e. fire, law) of 2-5 command level officers that provide the IC with support (command mutual aide) .
2-5 members
1 op period
No written IAP
Types of IMTs
Regional: (Types 4 )
A single and/or multi-agency team for expanded incidents, typically formed and managed at the city, township or county level or by a pre-determined local or regional entity.
7-10 members
1 op period
No written IAP
Types of IMTs
Type 3: State or Regional multi-agency/ multi-jurisdiction team for extended incidents
May be used at incidents such as a tornado touchdown, earthquake, flood, multi-day hostage/ standoff situation, or at large planned events.
7-20 members
2+ op periods
Written IAP
Types of IMTs
Type 2: A self-contained, all-hazard or wildland team recognized at the National and State level, coordinated through the State, Geographic Area Coordination Center, or National Interagency Fire Center.
20-35 members
Multiple op periods
Written IAP
Incident Personnel < 500
Types of IMTs
Type 1: A self-contained, all-hazard or wildland team recognized at the National and State level, coordinated through the State, Geographic Area Coordination Center, or National Interagency Fire Center.
35-50 members
Multiple op periods
Written IAP
Incident Personnel > 500
May be used in…
• Planned events
• Emergencies
• Disasters (natural, human-made, etc.)
• Classified / Sensitive / High Visibility situations
When can an IMT be used?
32
Where can IMT be applied?
Incident
Unified Command
Dispatch
DOC
EOC
Dispatch
DOC Dispat
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DOC
Dispatch
EOC
DOC
Incident
Area Comma
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DOC
DOC
Policy Group
Where can IMT be applied?
Fire DOC
Law DOC
EOC
Fire Functions
WorksFunctions
LawFunctions
Public Works
DOC
Who is doing it?
Type 1 National Interagency IMTs
• California (5)• Pacific NW (2)• Alaska• Northern Rockies (2)• Great Basin (2)
• Rocky Mountain• Southwest (2)• Southern (2)• NIMO (2)
Type 1
Who is doing it?
Established Regional All-Hazard Teams
• Baltimore• Dallas / Ft Worth• El Paso• Houston• Jefferson Co., MO• Las Vegas• Minneapolis
• National Capital Region• NW Washington State• San Antonio• San Diego• New York (state & city)• Seattle• Tampa Type 2
Who is doing it?
Established State All-Hazard Teams
• Alabama• Alaska• Colorado• Florida• Georgia• Idaho• Illinois
• Iowa• Minnesota
• Ohio• Pennsylvania• South Carolina• Texas• Washington
Type 3
Agencies Represented on Current Ohio AH IMT
• Medina County EMA• Ohio Dept of Health• Ohio DNR• Howland Twp FD• Coventry Twp FD• State Fire Marshal• Ohio EMA• Meigs County Health• SE Ohio EMS District• Miami Univ. PD• Ohio US&R TF1
• Washington Co. Health• Concord Twp FD• Lake County GIS• Springboro PD• Hamilton Co. EMA• Westerville FD• Brooksville FD• Ohio DOT• Ohio Homeland Security• Franklin PD• Summit Co. IMT
Who is doing it?
Establishing Regional Teams
• NEOFC• Summit County
• Columbus• All DHS
Regions?
Type 4
Agencies Represented on Summit County IMAT
• Summit Co. EMA• Summit Co. Fire• Summit Co. Sheriff• Summit Co. Police• Akron Police & Fire• Engineers Offices
• Summit Co. Health • Akron Health• Akron Metro• Summit Hospitals• Summit Dispatchers• Coroners Office
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If I could do it again, I would call the IMT sooner. What impressed me was that in less than four hours they had dissected everything, knew the town, and smoothly transitioned to manage everything for me, including all those resources from out of town.
Chief Tom Lonyo, Findlay FD about the response of the Ohio IMT to the 2007 Findlay flood
QuoteI personally had never been in charge of such a large incident…I found that my staff and I entered the ‘overload phase’ quickly…. The IMT brought knowledge, experience and a fresh and detached view…they allowed us to step back and regroup for the long haul.
The Ohio IMT did not take over and were not critical of, or try to change, what we were doing. Instead, they helped us identify areas where we needed to implement change or improve procedures.
We are also exploring ways to improve communications, resource tracking and safety.
Mark Mlachak, Fire Chief Painesville City FD
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Steven J. Odenweller, CoordinatorOffice of Public SafetyPutnam County, Ohio
Our experience of utilizing the Ohio IMT was truly a positive one. The local resources felt they could not be affective due to exhaustion. The Ohio IMT gave local officials the confidence that pending missions would be continued without loss of continuity or safety controls. The Ohio IMT personnel were well prepared…
I would not hesitate to use the team again, and I would whole heartedly recommend the utilization of the Ohio IMT to any other political subdivision that may find themselves stretched beyond comfortable limits.
When to begin thinking about calling the IMT
• You may run in to a second ops period
• You have more resources than you normally manage or feel comfortable safely managing.– If activating the ORS to request more
operational assets, you automatically have: • Commensurate overhead needs• Increased Resource accountability demand• Increased communication demands• Increased documentation requirements
How Do I Activate the Ohio IMT?
• The Ohio AH IMT can be requested through the State EOC, or through the Ohio Response Plan.
What the IMT needs when you call them?
• Name of requesting AA/IC– Direct contact number– Contingent contact number
• Mission description
• Time expected to report
• Mobilization position
• Com assignment, if any
What will the IMT do when they arrive?
• Immediate Actions– Check in with Incident Commander
– Receive briefing from Incident Commander
– The IMT will brief and assign their staff
– Establish IMT objectives that support their mission as assigned by the Incident Commander
– Begin to support and fortify the existing command and general staff
What will the IMT do when they arrive?
• Initial Activities– Support & fortify Resources Management
– Support & fortify Communications
– Support & Fortify Responder Health & Safety
– Support & fortify the Planning Cycle
What will the IMT do when they arrive?
• Initial Activities– Support & fortify Resources Management
• Check in system• T-Card accountability
– Support & fortify Communications• Com Plan• Mitigate Interoperability issues
– Support & Fortify Responder Health & Safety• Med Plan• Safety Plan
– Support & fortify the Planning Cycle • Facilitate the transition from the “leg” to the “loop.”
What will the IMT want from me?
• ICS 201-type information– What resources are on the scene– Where are the resources– What is the current organization– What is the current situation
• Objectives & Strategies
– Scene sketch, if available
• The IMT will want to know who it works for (AA) and what its assignments are (delegation of authority)
What the IMT will NOT do
• Take over
• Judge, criticize, or evaluate operations, personnel, leadership, or the situation
• Seek attention
• Anything outside of the authority delegated to it
How to Get Involved
• Continue to develop your ICS KSA’s and institutionalize it.
• Establish and participate in a (DHS) regional Type 4 IMT
• Include IMT in your “disaster” plans– Develop IMT Callout procedures
– Callout via local/county EOC
Summit Training Track
• May 2006 -Leadeship, Organization, Situation Unit Leader, Resource Unit Leader
• August 2006 -Operations Section Chief, Planning Section Chief
• October 2006 - Facilities, Ground, Supply, and Communication Unit Leader
• November 2006 -Logistics Section Chief & Incident Commander
• December 2006 -Command and General Staff
Summit Training Track
• Kestrel Enterprises LLC provided the NIMS compliant training.
• 200+ Hours of on site training
• ~$80,000
• Funded by Homeland Securities grants.
• 30 People
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