B ASIC I NCIDENT C OMMAND S YSTEM A N I NTRODUCTION D AVID C HAPLIN, H OSPITAL P REPAREDNESS T RAINER

Basic ICS Training-June B ASIC I NCIDENT C OMMAND S YSTEM Define ICS Identify main functions and responsibilities Identify key concepts and principles Describe advantages of an organized approach to management of emergency incident Finding your place within ICS Learning Objectives

Basic ICS Training-June B ASIC I NCIDENT C OMMAND S YSTEM ICS is the model tool for the command, control, and coordination of a response and provides a means to coordinate efforts of individual agencies as they work toward a common goal of stabilizing the incident and protecting life, property, and the environment. What is it ?

Basic ICS Training-June B ASIC I NCIDENT C OMMAND S YSTEM HazMat Planned events – large public gatherings Response to natural hazards Single and multi-agency law enforcement incidents Lack of comprehensive resource management strategy Fires (all kinds) Mass casualties Multi-jurisdictional and multi-agency incidents Transportation accidents SAR operations When is ICS used ?

Basic ICS Training-June B ASIC I NCIDENT C OMMAND S YSTEM Required by federal law for the response to HazMat incidents. International Assoc of Chiefs of Police. American Public Works Assoc. National Fire Academy. Included in NFPA 1600: “Recommended Practice for Disaster Management”. Part of the National Interagency Incident Management System (NIIMS). Now required by Dept of Homeland Security. Who uses ICS ?

Basic ICS Training-June B ASIC I NCIDENT C OMMAND S YSTEM Developed in the 1970’s in response to a series of major wildland fires in Southern CA. Agencies involved from local to federal collaborated on FIRESCOPE – Firefighting Resources of CA Organized for Potential Emergencies – to identify recurring problems: Nonstandard terminology No capability to expand and contract with the incident Nonstandard and nonintegrated communications Lack of consolidated action plans Lack of designated facilities ICS – A Brief History

Basic ICS Training-June B ASIC I NCIDENT C OMMAND S YSTEM ICS has evolved into an all-hazard system that is appropriate for all types of emergencies. Success of ICS has resulted from applying: A common organizational structure. Key management principles in a standardized way.

Basic ICS Training-June B ASIC I NCIDENT C OMMAND S YSTEM INCIDENT COMMAND PLANNING SECTION OPERATIONS SECTION LOGISTICS SECTION FINANCE / ADMIN SECTION ICS is built around five major components: COMMAND STAFF

Basic ICS Training-June B ASIC I NCIDENT C OMMAND S YSTEM INCIDENT COMMAND PLANNING SECTION OPERATIONS SECTION LOGISTICS SECTION FINANCE / ADMIN SECTION COMMAND STAFF

Basic ICS Training-June B ASIC I NCIDENT C OMMAND S YSTEM Has overall command Must be qualified to manage the response Protects life and property Controls personnel and equipment resources Maintains accountability for responders, for public safety, and task accomplishment Establishes and maintains effective liaison with “outside” agencies and organizations—including the EOC when it is activated Incident Command – Major Responsibilities

Basic ICS Training-June B ASIC I NCIDENT C OMMAND S YSTEM Establishes incident command and Incident Command Post. Ensures responder safety. Assesses incident priorities. Determines operational objectives. Develops and implements the Incident Action Plan (IAP). Develops an appropriate organizational structure. Incident Command – Incident Management Maintains a manageable span of control. Manages incident resources. Coordinates overall emergency activities. Coordinates the activities of outside agencies. Authorizes the release of information to the media. Keeps track of costs.

Basic ICS Training-June B ASIC I NCIDENT C OMMAND S YSTEM An Incident Commander must be: Assertive Decisive Objective Calm Quick-thinker Adaptable Flexible Realistic about his or her limitations Incident Command – Helpful Traits

Basic ICS Training-June B ASIC I NCIDENT C OMMAND S YSTEM Incident Commander Incident Command – Command Staff Liaison Officer Information Officer Safety Officer

Basic ICS Training-June B ASIC I NCIDENT C OMMAND S YSTEM INCIDENT COMMAND PLANNING SECTION OPERATIONS SECTION LOGISTICS SECTION FINANCE / ADMIN SECTION ICS – GENERAL STAFF COMMAND STAFF

Basic ICS Training-June B ASIC I NCIDENT C OMMAND S YSTEM Collection, Evaluation, Dissemination, and Use of information … …about the Development of the Incident and the Status of Resources. Performed by IC at smaller incidents. May also include the creation of the Incident Action Plan (IAP) - IAP defines response activities and resource utilization for a specified period of time. Planning Section – Major Responsibilities

Basic ICS Training-June B ASIC I NCIDENT C OMMAND S YSTEM INCIDENT COMMAND PLANNING SECTION OPERATIONS SECTION LOGISTICS SECTION FINANCE / ADMIN SECTION ICS – GENERAL STAFF COMMAND STAFF

Basic ICS Training-June B ASIC I NCIDENT C OMMAND S YSTEM Receives and implements the IAP Directs and coordinates all operations Ensures the safety of all personnel Assists IC in developing response goals and objectives for the incident Requests and Releases resources through the IC Keeps IC informed of situation and resource status Operations Section – Major Responsibilities

Basic ICS Training-June B ASIC I NCIDENT C OMMAND S YSTEM INCIDENT COMMAND PLANNING SECTION OPERATIONS SECTION LOGISTICS SECTION FINANCE / ADMIN SECTION ICS – GENERAL STAFF COMMAND STAFF

Basic ICS Training-June B ASIC I NCIDENT C OMMAND S YSTEM Responsible for providing facilities, services, materials, and personnel to operate equipment Most often established for protracted events Geared to support the incident responders Medical Unit in Logistics Section provides care for incident responders, not civilians. Logistics Section – Major Responsibilities

Basic ICS Training-June B ASIC I NCIDENT C OMMAND S YSTEM INCIDENT COMMAND PLANNING SECTION OPERATIONS SECTION LOGISTICS SECTION FINANCE / ADMIN SECTION ICS – GENERAL STAFF COMMAND STAFF

Basic ICS Training-June B ASIC I NCIDENT C OMMAND S YSTEM Critical for tracking incident costs and reimbursement accounting. Especially important in large, multi-jurisdictional, multi-agency incidents where Presidential Declaration is needed. Conducts purchasing. Finance/Administration Section – Major Responsibilities

Basic ICS Training-June B ASIC I NCIDENT C OMMAND S YSTEM Life Safety Incident Stability Minimize the effect that the incident may have on the surrounding area. Maximize the response effort while using resources efficiently. Property Conservation ICS – Expanding & Contracting

Basic ICS Training-June B ASIC I NCIDENT C OMMAND S YSTEM Hospital Emergency – ICS (HEICS)

Basic ICS Training-June B ASIC I NCIDENT C OMMAND S YSTEM Learning Objectives Define ICS Identify main functions and responsibilities Identify key concepts and principles Describe advantages of an organized approach to management of emergency incident Finding your place within ICS A NY Q UESTIONS ? IS-195

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