Area Command presented by “Boo” Walker Assistant Area Commander, Logistics

There goes the neighborhood.

Area Command Organization Area Commander Assistant Area Commander Plans Assistant Area Commander Logistics Area Command Aviation Coordinator

Why Area Command ? Complexity of the incident Could be single incident Or multiple incidents Span of control of the Agency Administrator Experience level of the Fire staff

Role of Area Command Responsible to the AA in charge of incidents. Responsible for providing direction, oversight and evaluation to IMTs. Responsible for providing strategic leadership for overall incident Responsible for establishing priorities among incidents, including assigning critical resources

Assistant Area Commander Logistics Organization Major Duties Working Relationships Assessment

Organization Evaluate, order, supervise AC staff Oversight ( or assist) of expanded dispatch Establish and maintain effective communications with IMT LSC, AC staff, expanded dispatch, buying teams

Major Duties Set up and maintain Area Command Post logistical requirements. Process Area Command resource orders including replacement IMTs. Help set incident and critical resource priorities.

Major Duties Anticipate and identify issues and resolve barriers and conflicts among IMTs and dispatch system. Strategic planning Facilitate/lead daily logistical conference calls.

Working Relationships Logistical Section Chiefs Expanded Dispatch Coordinator Unit Frequency managers Geographic Area Cache manager Buying Unit

Assessment Monitor IMT and staff unit performance. Monitor entire coordination system Cache Expanded Dispatch R&D system

Daily Tasks Logistics Section Chief Conference Call Expanded Dispatch Coordinator contact Place resource orders Facilitate resource movements Maintain AC Post logistical support

What should the Area Command Team expect from you? Accurate information Timely information Opportunities for success Consequences of inaction No suprises

What Area Command owes you. Listen to your problems Provide timely responses Help you look out ahead Give you a heads up of changes

Lessons Learned Hurricane Response in 2004

Your going to get bent out of shape If you can't be flexible Your going to get bent out of shape