IC PlansLogistics Comm Medical Operations Strike Team Alpha T1 T2 T3 Strike Team Bravo T4 T5 T6 T7 Strike Team Charlie T8 T9 T10 SafetyPIO Dispatch

EOC Structure

IC PlansLogistics Comm Medical Operations Strike Team Alpha T1 T2 T3 Strike Team Bravo T4 T5 T6 T7 Strike Team Charlie T8 T9 T10 SafetyPIO Dispatch

Optimum Span of Control is: 3 to 7 3 to 7 Optimum Span of Control is: 3 to 7 3 to 7 Supervisor 12345

All decisions made by one person Poor span of control IC Plans Operations Comm Logs Dispatch RP PIO Med Safety T 3 T 2 T 5 T 1 T 4

Span of Control Ineffective and possibly dangerous Ineffective and possibly dangerous Effective span of control Effective span of control

Some Language Single Resources Includes personnel and equipment Strike Team Combination of same kind and type Task Forces Combination of single resources

 Sections – Responsible for major functional areas of the incident (Chief)  Divisions – Responsible for certain geographic areas of the incident (Supervisor)  Group – Responsible for functional areas of operations (Supervisor)

Chain of Command Have a line of supervision Have a clear line of supervision Chain of Command - Orderly ranking of management positions in line of authority

ICS Organization Flexibility Functions will determine the required organization.

The Use of Task Forces, Groups Divisions and Strike Teams: The Use of Task Forces, Groups Divisions and Strike Teams: l Maximizes effective use of resources. l Reduces span of control. l Reduces communications traffic. l Maximizes effective use of resources. l Reduces span of control. l Reduces communications traffic.

Networks That May be Required CommandTacticalOperationsLogisticsAirCommandTacticalOperationsLogisticsAir

 Ways to Communicate  Family Radio  2 Meter  70 Centimeter

 Who? This is generally for Incident Base  Incident Commander  General Staff (Operations, Planning & Logistics Chiefs)  Command Staff (PIO, Safety, Liaison)  Communications

 Generally where Span of Control Breaks Down  Use Multiple Frequencies where needed  Commercial 2 meter  Amateur Radio (direct and repeaters)

 Who – Resources in the field  Teams  Strike Teams  Task Forces

 Do you know what capabilities the team has?  Primary and secondary frequencies  Phone Numbers  Amateur Radio  Calls signs  Frequencies  Repeaters

 Ways to Communicate  Cell Phone  Satellite Phone  Commercial VHF (2 meter)  Amateur VHF (2 meter)  (direct and repeaters)  DO NOT USE TAC FREQUENCIES

 Who  Logistics Chief  Incoming Teams  Comm Unit  Off-Site Dispatch  Los Alamos Amateur Radio Club (CD-1)

 Ways to Communicate  AM  – Be careful, don’t interfere with other resources  Other AM or FM frequencies as may be needed  Air to Air  Air to Ground

Suggested Frequencies map Thanks Ralph

No Yellow Pads! (ICS200) Activity Log (ICS 214) Start it at home Understand the Incident Org Chart (ICS207) Communications Plan (ICS 205) communications List (ICS 205A) is optional Comm Log ( 309 )

No Yellow Pads! (ICS200) Activity Log (ICS 214) Start it at home Understand the Incident Org Chart (ICS207) Communications Plan (ICS 205) communications List (ICS 205A) is optional Comm Log ( 309 )

No Yellow Pads! (ICS200) Activity Log (ICS 214) Start it at home Understand the Incident Org Chart (ICS207) Communications Plan (ICS 205) communications List (ICS 205A) is optional Comm Log ( 309 )

 Large Grass Fire on Hwy 285, 4 miles SW of Eldorado – Winds from the southwest  All areas south of Avenida Eldorado are being evacuated  Communications assistance requested at:  First Entrance to Eldorado  Second Entrance to Eldorado (LaTienda Shopping Center)  County EOC  Write a Communications Plan

* Lost Subject in Remote Mountains * Rugged Terrain, many steep valleys 9 teams divided into two strike teams, a couple teams reporting directly to communications CAP Hybrid available Land Line Dispatch available on Angel Fire Repeater PREPARE A COMMUNICATIONS PLAN ICS 205

No Yellow Pads! (ICS200) Activity Log (ICS 214) Start it at home Understand the Incident Org Chart (ICS207) Communications Plan (ICS 205) communications List (ICS 205A) is optional Comm Log ( 309 )

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IC PlansLogistics Comm Medical Operations Strike Team Alpha T1 T2 T3 Strike Team Bravo T4 T5 T6 T7 Strike Team Charlie T8 T9 T10 SafetyPIO Dispatch

 0800, December, 10,000 ‘ elevation  Start of Second Operational Period  Mission was started at 1900 the evening before and a limited search has been run through the night  It has been snowing through the night and conditions are deteriorating making travel to the search area treacherous.  The last couple of miles of road is on a 4 wheel drive Forest Service “Road”. Chains required.

 Subject -  male  8 year old  missing overnight  lost returning from Christmas tree cutting  Terrain – steep  high  snow  Weather – snow through the night, getting severe as the morning progresses

 Recourses on site ready to go  Two Dog teams  Two Ground teams  Two Snowmobile teams  Communications Group  3 Section Chiefs Other Information Guard Helicopter grounded at the scene due to weather Media has announced that help is needed and people are arriving 3 Ground teams Just arrived 3 Dog Teams just arrived

Family Just Arrived to help 3 horses & riders With radios (Unknown frequency) 5 on foot with poor equipment no comm.

Since the highway was plowed, all three networks have arrived. Their Satellite Trucks are set up at the highway turnoff as well as 3 additional print reporters. They need something now for deadline! The National Guard is calling about their Bird. It is grounded at the search area due to blizzard conditions.

Lessons??  What did you learn?  What would you do different?  Missions can grow in a hurry  Be prepared to change  Span of control includes communication