ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Module 4 Expanding the Command Organization

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Objectives

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Objectives Identify factors requiring an expansion of the IMSIdentify factors requiring an expansion of the IMS

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Objectives Identify factors requiring an expansion of the IMSIdentify factors requiring an expansion of the IMS Explain the roles and responsibilities of the Command StaffExplain the roles and responsibilities of the Command Staff

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Objectives Identify factors requiring an expansion of the IMSIdentify factors requiring an expansion of the IMS Explain the roles and responsibilities of the Command StaffExplain the roles and responsibilities of the Command Staff Identify the 4 command functionsIdentify the 4 command functions

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Objectives Explain the role and responsibilities of the Operations SectionExplain the role and responsibilities of the Operations Section

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Objectives Explain the role and responsibilities of the Operations SectionExplain the role and responsibilities of the Operations Section Explain the role and responsibilities of other section officersExplain the role and responsibilities of other section officers

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Objectives Explain the role and responsibilities of the Operations SectionExplain the role and responsibilities of the Operations Section Explain the role and responsibilities of other section officersExplain the role and responsibilities of other section officers Identify factors for the establishment of branchesIdentify factors for the establishment of branches

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Expanding the Organization When it appears that the span of control will be exceeded, it is necessary to divide the incident into smaller portions

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Factors that require expanding the IMS

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Factors that require expanding the IMS To maintain span of controlTo maintain span of control

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Factors that require expanding the IMS To maintain span of controlTo maintain span of control To assist with IC workloadTo assist with IC workload

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Factors that require expanding the IMS To maintain span of controlTo maintain span of control To assist with IC workloadTo assist with IC workload –information management

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Factors that require expanding the IMS To maintain span of controlTo maintain span of control To assist with IC workloadTo assist with IC workload –information management –tactical worksheets

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Factors that require expanding the IMS To maintain span of controlTo maintain span of control To assist with IC workloadTo assist with IC workload –information management –tactical worksheets –planning

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Factors that require expanding the IMS To maintain span of controlTo maintain span of control To assist with IC workloadTo assist with IC workload –information management –tactical worksheets –planning –forecasting

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Factors that require expanding the IMS To maintain span of controlTo maintain span of control To assist with IC workloadTo assist with IC workload –information management –tactical worksheets –planning –forecasting –requesting resources

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Factors that require expanding the IMS Maintaining radio communicationsMaintaining radio communications

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Factors that require expanding the IMS Maintaining radio communicationsMaintaining radio communications Complexity of incidentComplexity of incident

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Factors that require expanding the IMS Maintaining radio communicationsMaintaining radio communications Complexity of incidentComplexity of incident Incidents involving multiple casualtiesIncidents involving multiple casualties

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Factors that require expanding the IMS Maintaining radio communicationsMaintaining radio communications Complexity of incidentComplexity of incident Incidents involving multiple casualtiesIncidents involving multiple casualties Hazardous materials incidentsHazardous materials incidents

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Factors that require expanding the IMS Incidents that require more direct supervision than the IC can provideIncidents that require more direct supervision than the IC can provide

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Factors that require expanding the IMS Incidents that require more direct supervision than the IC can provideIncidents that require more direct supervision than the IC can provide Operations covering large geographic areasOperations covering large geographic areas

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Command Staff

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Command Staff Support Officer (SUPP)Support Officer (SUPP)

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Command Staff Support Officer (SUPP)Support Officer (SUPP) Senior Advisor (ADV)Senior Advisor (ADV)

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Command Staff Support Officer (SUPP)Support Officer (SUPP) Senior Advisor (ADV)Senior Advisor (ADV) Safety Officer (SAFE)Safety Officer (SAFE)

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Command Staff Support Officer (SUPP)Support Officer (SUPP) Senior Advisor (ADV)Senior Advisor (ADV) Safety Officer (SAFE)Safety Officer (SAFE) Public Information Officer (PIO)Public Information Officer (PIO)

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Command Staff Support Officer (SU)Support Officer (SU) Senior Advisor (SA)Senior Advisor (SA) Safety Officer (SO)Safety Officer (SO) Public Information Officer (PIO)Public Information Officer (PIO) Liaison Officer (LIASN)Liaison Officer (LIASN)

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Command Staff Support Officer (SU)Support Officer (SU) Senior Advisor (SA)Senior Advisor (SA) Safety Officer (SO)Safety Officer (SO) Public Information Officer (PIO)Public Information Officer (PIO) Liaison Officer (LIASN)Liaison Officer (LIASN) Accountability Officer (ACCT)Accountability Officer (ACCT)

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Support Officer

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Support Officer The role of the Support Officer is to assist Command with fulfilling the four functions of Command - operations, planning, logistics, and finance

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Support Officer Obtain briefingObtain briefing

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Support Officer Obtain briefingObtain briefing Review, evaluate, recommend changes to action planReview, evaluate, recommend changes to action plan

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Support Officer Obtain briefingObtain briefing Review, evaluate, recommend changes to action planReview, evaluate, recommend changes to action plan Evaluate need for more resourcesEvaluate need for more resources

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Support Officer Obtain briefingObtain briefing Review, evaluate, recommend changes to action planReview, evaluate, recommend changes to action plan Evaluate need for more resourcesEvaluate need for more resources Assign departmental logisticsAssign departmental logistics

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Support Officer Assist with tactical worksheet and accountabilityAssist with tactical worksheet and accountability

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Support Officer Assist with tactical worksheet and accountabilityAssist with tactical worksheet and accountability Evaluate fireground organization and span of controlEvaluate fireground organization and span of control

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Support Officer As standard practice the Administrative Deputy Chief will function as the Support Officer

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Support Officer The Support Officer will normally be located at the Command Post

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Senior Advisor

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Senior Advisor The role of the Senior Advisor is to assist Command with the broader perspective (BIG PICTURE) aspects of the incident

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Senior Advisor Obtain briefingObtain briefing

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Senior Advisor Obtain briefingObtain briefing Review, evaluate, recommend changesReview, evaluate, recommend changes

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Senior Advisor Obtain briefingObtain briefing Review, evaluate, recommend changesReview, evaluate, recommend changes On-going review of overall incidentOn-going review of overall incident

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Senior Advisor Obtain briefingObtain briefing Review, evaluate, recommend changesReview, evaluate, recommend changes On-going review of overall incidentOn-going review of overall incident Advise on need for sections or branchesAdvise on need for sections or branches

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Senior Advisor Act as or recommend a liaison with:Act as or recommend a liaison with:

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Senior Advisor Act as or recommend a liaison with:Act as or recommend a liaison with: –city agencies

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Senior Advisor Act as or recommend a liaison with:Act as or recommend a liaison with: –city agencies –outside agencies

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Senior Advisor Act as or recommend a liaison with:Act as or recommend a liaison with: –city agencies –outside agencies –property owners

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Senior Advisor The Senior Advisor will normally be the Fire Chief or the highest ranking officer on the scene

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Senior Advisor The Senior Advisor will normally be located at the Command Post

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Safety Officer

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Safety Officer The role of the Safety Officer is to assist Command by focusing on the safety aspects of the incident

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Safety Officer Operate as the safety “eyes and ears” of CommandOperate as the safety “eyes and ears” of Command

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Safety Officer Operate as the safety “eyes and ears” of CommandOperate as the safety “eyes and ears” of Command Ensure that personnel accountability is in placeEnsure that personnel accountability is in place

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Safety Officer Operate as the safety “eyes and ears” of CommandOperate as the safety “eyes and ears” of Command Ensure that personnel accountability is in placeEnsure that personnel accountability is in place Ensure that companies are operating safely and consistent with department safety standardsEnsure that companies are operating safely and consistent with department safety standards

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Safety Officer Cause the termination, suspension, or alteration of unsafe operations or actionsCause the termination, suspension, or alteration of unsafe operations or actions

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Safety Officer Cause the termination, suspension, or alteration of unsafe operations or actionsCause the termination, suspension, or alteration of unsafe operations or actions –In accordance with command structure

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Safety Officer Monitor the health and welfare of personnelMonitor the health and welfare of personnel

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Safety Officer Monitor the health and welfare of personnelMonitor the health and welfare of personnel Provide progress reports to Command on safety related issuesProvide progress reports to Command on safety related issues

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Safety Officer The Training Officer will normally function as the incident Safety Officer

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Safety Officer The Safety Officer will normally be mobile on the fireground

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Public Information Officer

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Public Information Officer The role of the PIO is assist Command by establishing and maintaining a positive relationship with the media at an incident

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Public Information Officer Provide liaison to mediaProvide liaison to media

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Public Information Officer Provide liaison to mediaProvide liaison to media Contact Command or Operations for updatesContact Command or Operations for updates

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Public Information Officer Provide liaison to mediaProvide liaison to media Contact Command or Operations for updatesContact Command or Operations for updates Provide information to civiliansProvide information to civilians

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Public Information Officer Provide liaison to mediaProvide liaison to media Contact Command or Operations for updatesContact Command or Operations for updates Provide information to civiliansProvide information to civilians Provide information to incoming crews or other agenciesProvide information to incoming crews or other agencies

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Public Information Officer The PIO will normally be positioned at an appropriate location away from the Command Post

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Liaison Officer

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Liaison Officer The role of the Liaison Officer is to assist Command by managing the “office” aspects of the incident

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Liaison Officer Serves as the “office manager” of the Command PostServes as the “office manager” of the Command Post

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Liaison Officer Serve as the “office manager” of the Command PostServe as the “office manager” of the Command Post Establish and maintain contact with representatives of other agenciesEstablish and maintain contact with representatives of other agencies

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Liaison Officer Represent Command in communicating with outside agenciesRepresent Command in communicating with outside agencies

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Liaison Officer The Liaison Officer will normally be located at the Command Post

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Accountability Officer

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Accountability Officer The role of the Accountability Officer is to assist the Safety Officer with managing personnel accountability at an incident

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Accountability Officer The need for a separate Accountability Officer(s) will be made by the Safety Officer

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Accountability Officer The need for a separate Accountability Officer(s) will be made by the Safety Officer The Safety Officer will then make this recommendation to the IC

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Accountability Officer Develop plan to track and account for all personnel at incidentDevelop plan to track and account for all personnel at incident

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Accountability Officer Develop plan to track and account for all personnel at incidentDevelop plan to track and account for all personnel at incident Establish Sector Accountability Officers as necessaryEstablish Sector Accountability Officers as necessary

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Accountability Officer Develop plan to track and account for all personnel at incidentDevelop plan to track and account for all personnel at incident Establish Sector Accountability Officers as necessaryEstablish Sector Accountability Officers as necessary Provide progress reports to CommandProvide progress reports to Command

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Accountability Officer Initiate PAR’s as necessaryInitiate PAR’s as necessary

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Accountability Officer Initiate PAR’s as necessaryInitiate PAR’s as necessary Keep the Safety Officer informedKeep the Safety Officer informed

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Accountability Officer The Accountability Officer(s) will function under the immediate supervision of the Safety Officer

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Sections

Sections Command must perform 4 functions at every incidentCommand must perform 4 functions at every incident

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Sections Command must perform 4 functions at every incidentCommand must perform 4 functions at every incident –Operations - managing the incident

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Sections Command must perform 4 functions at every incidentCommand must perform 4 functions at every incident –Operations - managing the incident –Planning - preparing for the incident’s current and future needs

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Sections Command must perform 4 functions at every incidentCommand must perform 4 functions at every incident –Operations - managing the incident –Planning - preparing for the incident’s current and future needs –Logistics - getting the needed resources

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Sections Command must perform 4 functions at every incidentCommand must perform 4 functions at every incident –Administration/Finance - making sure that the administrative aspects of the incident are met

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Operations Section

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Operations Section The Operations Section is usually the first section implemented at an escalating incident

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Operations Section Manages the strategy of the incident - in coordination with CommandManages the strategy of the incident - in coordination with Command

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Operations Section Manages the strategy of the incident - in coordination with CommandManages the strategy of the incident - in coordination with Command Provides assignments to the sector officersProvides assignments to the sector officers

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Operations Section Manages the strategy of the incident - in coordination with CommandManages the strategy of the incident - in coordination with Command Provides assignments to the sector officersProvides assignments to the sector officers Keeps command informedKeeps command informed

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Operations Section When OPS is established, they must notify all sectors that they are now reporting to OperationsWhen OPS is established, they must notify all sectors that they are now reporting to Operations

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Operations Section EngineLadder Engin e Battalion Chief Fire Attack Sector EMS Sector Fleetwood Command Battalion Chief Operations Section Roof Sector

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Operations Section The Operations Officer will normally be located at the Command Post

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Planning Section

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Planning Section Reviews the past, identifies current and future needsReviews the past, identifies current and future needs

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Planning Section Reviews the past, identifies current and future needsReviews the past, identifies current and future needs Works with technical areas - hazmat, TRS, etc.Works with technical areas - hazmat, TRS, etc.

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Planning Section Responsible forResponsible for

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Planning Section Responsible forResponsible for –Incident planning

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Planning Section Responsible forResponsible for –Incident planning –Resource assessment

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Planning Section Responsible forResponsible for –Incident planning –Resource assessment –Maintaining an up to date account of the incident

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Planning Section Responsible forResponsible for –Documentation of the incident

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Planning Section Responsible forResponsible for –Documentation of the incident –Demobilizing the incident

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Planning Section The Planning Officer will normally be located at the Command Post

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Logistics Section

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Logistics Section Support mechanism for the departmentSupport mechanism for the department

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Logistics Section Support mechanism for the departmentSupport mechanism for the department –Transportation, equipment

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Logistics Section Support mechanism for the departmentSupport mechanism for the department –Transportation, equipment –Fuel, food

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Logistics Section Support mechanism for the departmentSupport mechanism for the department –Transportation, equipment –Fuel, food –Rehab

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Logistics Section Provides for needed resources, specialized apparatus and equipmentProvides for needed resources, specialized apparatus and equipment

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Logistics Section Provides for needed resources, specialized apparatus and equipmentProvides for needed resources, specialized apparatus and equipment Coordinates with planning section - current and future needsCoordinates with planning section - current and future needs

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Logistics Section Provides for needed resources, specialized apparatus and equipmentProvides for needed resources, specialized apparatus and equipment Coordinates with planning section - current and future needsCoordinates with planning section - current and future needs Provides support for specialized equipmentProvides support for specialized equipment

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Logistics Section Provides for needed resources, specialized apparatus and equipmentProvides for needed resources, specialized apparatus and equipment Coordinates with planning section - current and future needsCoordinates with planning section - current and future needs Provides support for specialized equipmentProvides support for specialized equipment Provides food and other suppliesProvides food and other supplies

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Logistics Section The Logistics Officer will normally be located at the Command Post

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Administration/Finance Section

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Administration/Finance Section Coordinates with logistics to obtain services and suppliesCoordinates with logistics to obtain services and supplies

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Administration/Finance Section Coordinates with logistics to obtain services and suppliesCoordinates with logistics to obtain services and supplies Documents the financial costs of the incidentDocuments the financial costs of the incident

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Administration/Finance Section Coordinates with logistics to obtain services and suppliesCoordinates with logistics to obtain services and supplies Documents the financial costs of the incidentDocuments the financial costs of the incident Manages legal riskManages legal risk

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Administration / Finance Section The Administration / Finance Officer will normally be located at Command Post

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Branches As the span of control of sectors becomes excessive, the incident becomes more complex, or has two or more distinctive operations, it may be further sub-divided into branches

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Branches Branches have functional/geographic responsibility for major segments of incident operations

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Branches The branch level is located between sections and sectors/groups

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Branches The term used for the officer responsible for a branch is Branch Director

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Branches Branches may be established for the following reasons:

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Branches Branches may be established for the following reasons: –Span of control

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Branches Branches may be established for the following reasons: –Span of control –Functional - Fire, Medical, Evacuation

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Branches Branches may be established for the following reasons: –Span of control –Functional - Fire, Medical, Evacuation –Multi-jurisdictional incidents

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Branches Branch Directors are normally located at the Command Post

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Functional Branches Command Operations Section FireBranch EMSBranch Law Branch

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Two-Branch Organization SectorBSectorASectorCVent.SectorMSOTriageTrans.Evac.Sector Command Operations Section Fire Branch EMS Branch

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Summary

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Summary Factors requiring an expansion of the IMSFactors requiring an expansion of the IMS

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Summary Factors requiring an expansion of the IMSFactors requiring an expansion of the IMS Roles and responsibilities of the Command StaffRoles and responsibilities of the Command Staff

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Summary Factors requiring an expansion of the IMSFactors requiring an expansion of the IMS Roles and responsibilities of the Command StaffRoles and responsibilities of the Command Staff The 4 command functionsThe 4 command functions

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Objectives Role and responsibilities of the Operations SectionRole and responsibilities of the Operations Section

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Objectives Role and responsibilities of the Operations SectionRole and responsibilities of the Operations Section Role and responsibilities of other section officersRole and responsibilities of other section officers

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Summary Identify factors for the establishment of branchesIdentify factors for the establishment of branches

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Incident Management System Questions

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Incident Management System