Incident Management SystemMABAS DIV Incident Management System MABAS DIVISION 10 TRAINING OFFICERS ASSOCIATION

Incident Management System2 Objectives b Upon completion of this class: Understand basic IMS terminologyUnderstand basic IMS terminology Define roles and responsibilitiesDefine roles and responsibilities Identify positions within systemIdentify positions within system Utilize basic IMS concepts in small and large scale eventsUtilize basic IMS concepts in small and large scale events

Incident Management System3 Terminology b IMS-Incident Management System A management tool which structures the organization of an entire emergency incident. This will allow for interagency responses. (Compare to ICS, FGC)A management tool which structures the organization of an entire emergency incident. This will allow for interagency responses. (Compare to ICS, FGC) b IC / Command Staff / Sections / Branches / Sectors

Incident Management System4 b Implementation Use to manage all incidentsUse to manage all incidents –Single engine to disaster mode –EMS, HazMat, Fire, Rescue, Training ExpandableExpandable –Can grow with the complexity of the situation

Incident Management System5 b Communications Standard Protocols and TerminologyStandard Protocols and Terminology Established guidelines for support of the escalation of operations from small to largeEstablished guidelines for support of the escalation of operations from small to large Priority radio transmissionPriority radio transmission Frequency utilizationFrequency utilization

Incident Management System6 b Interagency Coordination Coordinate with other agencies who might respond to an emergency incidentCoordinate with other agencies who might respond to an emergency incident Unified Command==One Incident CommanderUnified Command==One Incident Commander Liaison with other agenciesLiaison with other agencies Cooperate when not in control of situationCooperate when not in control of situation

Incident Management System7 b Command Structure Identify positions within structure tied to function during incidentIdentify positions within structure tied to function during incident Modular--use only elements neededModular--use only elements needed Determine levels based on span of controlDetermine levels based on span of control Definition of standard supervisory positionsDefinition of standard supervisory positions –Function, geographic position, combination

Incident Management System8 b Training and Qualifications ALL personnel shall be trained in the use of the IMSALL personnel shall be trained in the use of the IMS IC’s must have training in IMS at particular levels they are expected to function inIC’s must have training in IMS at particular levels they are expected to function in IC make assignments based on these qualificationsIC make assignments based on these qualifications

Incident Management System9 b Personnel Accountability Provide for accountability at the sceneProvide for accountability at the scene Routinely use a system at all incidentsRoutinely use a system at all incidents Evacuation protocolsEvacuation protocols –Roll calls after this determination b Emergency Incident Rehabilitation Medical evaluation, hydration, food, shelterMedical evaluation, hydration, food, shelter

Incident Management System10 Responsibilities of Command b Remove endangered occupants and treat the injured b Stabilize the incident and provide for life safety b Conserve property *PROVIDE FOR THE SAFETY, ACCOUNTABILITY AND WELFARE OF PERSONNEL--ONGOING THROUGH INCIDENT*PROVIDE FOR THE SAFETY, ACCOUNTABILITY AND WELFARE OF PERSONNEL--ONGOING THROUGH INCIDENT

Incident Management System11 Functions of Command b Assume and announce command and establish an effective position Utilize geographic identifier (Main Street Command)Utilize geographic identifier (Main Street Command) b Rapidly Evaluate situation b Initiate, maintain and control the communications process b Identify overall strategy, develop management plan

Incident Management System12 Functions of Command b Develop and effective Incident Command organization b Review, evaluate, and revise the incident management plan b Provide for the continuity, transfer and termination of command

Incident Management System13 Establishing Command b First Arriving unit on scene shall establish COMMAND Must maintain COMMAND until properly transferredMust maintain COMMAND until properly transferred b Single companies may only require announcement of unit on scene b Larger/multiple responses should utilize the IMS structure to develop system

Incident Management System14 Establishing Command (cot......) b Initial Radio Report Designation of unit arrivingDesignation of unit arriving Brief description of incident situationBrief description of incident situation Obvious conditionsObvious conditions Brief description of action takenBrief description of action taken Declaration of strategy; offensive, defensiveDeclaration of strategy; offensive, defensive Assumption, identification and location of CommandAssumption, identification and location of Command Request or release of resources as neededRequest or release of resources as needed

Incident Management System15 COMMAND OPTIONS b Nothing Showing Mode Investigation by first arriving officerInvestigation by first arriving officer b Fast Attack Mode Offensive attack which requires first officer to assist attack team in incident stabilizationOffensive attack which requires first officer to assist attack team in incident stabilization Company officer goes in with crew and maintains command via portable radioCompany officer goes in with crew and maintains command via portable radio Lasts a few minutes until incident is stabilized or COMMAND is transferred to another officerLasts a few minutes until incident is stabilized or COMMAND is transferred to another officer

Incident Management System16 COMMAND OPTIONS (cot ) b Command Mode Due to size and complexity, require immediate establishment of strong IMS.Due to size and complexity, require immediate establishment of strong IMS. If company officer initiates the COMMAND mode, the following options are available for the remainder of crew:If company officer initiates the COMMAND mode, the following options are available for the remainder of crew: –Perform initial operations –Assign to support functions within the IMS

Incident Management System17 Transfer of Command b May be predetermined through dept. SOG’s Transfer should consist of the following elementsTransfer should consist of the following elements –Briefing on initial conditions –Initial attack options used –Resources available and already allocated –Forecast of situation Company officer may rejoin crew or assist in Command structure as indicatedCompany officer may rejoin crew or assist in Command structure as indicated

Incident Management System18 Duties and Responsibilities INCIDENT COMMANDER Provide continuing and overall command and progress reports within framework of MABAS operationsProvide continuing and overall command and progress reports within framework of MABAS operations Review and evaluate attack efforts and revise as neededReview and evaluate attack efforts and revise as needed Secure the incident and strike out the alarmSecure the incident and strike out the alarm Release companies in orderly mannerRelease companies in orderly manner Transfer Command to subordinate when incident has de-escalatedTransfer Command to subordinate when incident has de-escalated

Incident Management System19 Duties and Responsibilities OPERATIONS OFFICER Develop operations portion of Incident Action PlanDevelop operations portion of Incident Action Plan Provide direct management of all incident tactical priorities and activities including safety of all personnel in Operations sectionProvide direct management of all incident tactical priorities and activities including safety of all personnel in Operations section Select proper radio channel to communicate strategic and specific objectives to Branches and SectorsSelect proper radio channel to communicate strategic and specific objectives to Branches and Sectors

Incident Management System20 Duties and Responsibilities PLANS OFFICER Advise IC of current situation and predict probable course of incidentAdvise IC of current situation and predict probable course of incident Prepare primary and alternate strategies for the ICPrepare primary and alternate strategies for the IC Collect, evaluate, and disseminate information about the incidentCollect, evaluate, and disseminate information about the incident

Incident Management System21 Duties and Responsibilities PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER (PIO) b Under the direction of the IC, the PIO shall release appropriate information to the media while acting as the liaison between the Media and Command. Allows the IC to concentrate maximum efforts on incident at handAllows the IC to concentrate maximum efforts on incident at hand

Incident Management System22 Duties and Responsibilities LIAISON OFFICER b Meet all arriving outside agencies and pass on instructions from COMMAND relative to the situation on their requested assistance b Act as liaison between outside agency and COMMAND.

Incident Management System23 Duties and Responsibilities WATER OFFICER Assess existing water supply at an incident and seek out additional water supplies as necessaryAssess existing water supply at an incident and seek out additional water supplies as necessary Inform COMMAND of available water supply statusInform COMMAND of available water supply status Assess the availability of remote water supply and prepare to implement relay operationsAssess the availability of remote water supply and prepare to implement relay operations

Incident Management System24 Duties and Responsibilities LOGISTICS OFFICER Meet all arriving support units and direct to a staging areaMeet all arriving support units and direct to a staging area Become communications link between support units and COMMAND.Become communications link between support units and COMMAND. Control activities of support unitsControl activities of support units

Incident Management System25 Duties and Responsibilities TECHNICAL ADVISOR This position is not generally a uniformed member of a department.This position is not generally a uniformed member of a department. –Chemist –Engineer –Plant Manager –Owner –Individual with specific technical knowledge

Incident Management System26 Duties and Responsibilities SECTOR OFFICER b Responsible for tactical deployment of assigned units in their sector May be Alpha designator (A.B.C.D)May be Alpha designator (A.B.C.D) Functional Area (Roof, Interior, Water Supply)Functional Area (Roof, Interior, Water Supply) –Larger incidents will utilize Alpha sector officer coordinating several individual companies

Incident Management System27 Duties and Responsibilities SAFETY SECTOR b Evaluation of structural safety b Monitoring of toxic or explosive conditions b Manage special situations which expose firefighters to hazards b Highly mobile position to monitor entire fireground

Incident Management System28 Duties and Responsibilities STAGING OFFICER b Assist IC with the location, establishment and operations of the staging area Inventory management of regular and specialized equipment in the staging areaInventory management of regular and specialized equipment in the staging area Advise IC of equipment and resources available--assigns specific companies to IC requests for dutyAdvise IC of equipment and resources available--assigns specific companies to IC requests for duty

Incident Management System29 Duties and Responsibilities MEDICAL OFFICER b Extrication Sector-Established in multi- patient incident requiring extrication of trapped victims b Treatment Sector-Initiated to provide for complete field triage and pt. Stabilization b Transport Sector-Final segment in pt. Flow process. Management of transportation of patients to appropriate medical facilities

Incident Management System30 System Components Integrated IMS System b Use of the system is recommended in multi-jurisdictional responses. Police - Fire - EMS - HazMat - UtilitiesPolice - Fire - EMS - HazMat - Utilities DisastersDisasters b Incorporate elements of system that are required for function within the incident Don’t utilize components that are not neededDon’t utilize components that are not needed

Incident Management System31 System Components Integrated IMS System b Incident Commander Overall responsibility for incident operationOverall responsibility for incident operation b Command Staff Public Information OfficerPublic Information Officer Safety OfficerSafety Officer Liaison OfficerLiaison Officer

Incident Management System32 System Components Integrated IMS System b Planning Section Maintain resource status and accountabilityMaintain resource status and accountability Evaluate organization and span of controlEvaluate organization and span of control Forecast possible outcomesForecast possible outcomes Obtain and utilize technical assistanceObtain and utilize technical assistance Coordinate outside agency needsCoordinate outside agency needs Maintain incident recordsMaintain incident records

Incident Management System33 System Components Integrated IMS System b Logistics Section Service and support systemsService and support systems facilities, transportation, supplies, equipment, fueling, maintenance, feeding, communications, rehabfacilities, transportation, supplies, equipment, fueling, maintenance, feeding, communications, rehab

Incident Management System34 System Components Integrated IMS System b Operations Section Manage incident activitiesManage incident activities Tactical components of operationTactical components of operation Assign resourcesAssign resources Determine needs and request additional resourcesDetermine needs and request additional resources

Incident Management System35 System Components Integrated IMS System b Finance / Administration Section Financial and administrative functionsFinancial and administrative functions –purchases, overtime, staffing, cost recovery