ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Module 1 Introduction and Command Procedures

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Objectives Identify the purposes of IMSIdentify the purposes of IMS

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Objectives Identify the purposes of IMSIdentify the purposes of IMS Identify when IMS is requiredIdentify when IMS is required

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Objectives Identify the purposes of IMSIdentify the purposes of IMS Identify when IMS is requiredIdentify when IMS is required Identify command responsibilitiesIdentify command responsibilities

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Objectives Identify the purposes of IMSIdentify the purposes of IMS Identify when IMS is requiredIdentify when IMS is required Identify command responsibilitiesIdentify command responsibilities Explain incident goals and objectivesExplain incident goals and objectives

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Objectives Explain incident goals and objectivesExplain incident goals and objectives List the standard command functionsList the standard command functions

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Objectives Explain incident goals and objectivesExplain incident goals and objectives List the standard command functionsList the standard command functions Identify the 3 types of commandIdentify the 3 types of command

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Objectives Explain incident goals and objectivesExplain incident goals and objectives List the standard command functionsList the standard command functions Identify the 3 types of commandIdentify the 3 types of command List the 6 items required in an initial radio reportList the 6 items required in an initial radio report

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Objectives List the 6 items required in an initial radio reportList the 6 items required in an initial radio report Demonstrate giving an initial radio reportDemonstrate giving an initial radio report

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Objectives List the 6 items required in an initial radio reportList the 6 items required in an initial radio report Demonstrate giving an initial radio reportDemonstrate giving an initial radio report Explain the 3 command modesExplain the 3 command modes

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION What is IMS? The Incident Management System (IMS) is a standard method of operating at all incidents that the Elgin Fire Department responds to. This includes fires, hazardous materials incidents, EMS, water rescue and other types of emergencies.

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION What IMS is: A management tool that defines the roles and responsibilities of all units responding to an incidentA management tool that defines the roles and responsibilities of all units responding to an incident

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION What IMS is: A management tool that defines the roles and responsibilities of all units responding to an incidentA management tool that defines the roles and responsibilities of all units responding to an incident A system that enables one individual to control the incidentA system that enables one individual to control the incident

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION What IMS is: A management tool that defines the roles and responsibilities of all units responding to an incidentA management tool that defines the roles and responsibilities of all units responding to an incident A system that enables one individual to control the incidentA system that enables one individual to control the incident A system designed to eliminate “freelancing” on the fire groundA system designed to eliminate “freelancing” on the fire ground

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION What IMS is not: Designed to “handcuff” or take authority away from the ICDesigned to “handcuff” or take authority away from the IC

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION What IMS is not: Designed to “handcuff” or take authority away from the ICDesigned to “handcuff” or take authority away from the IC Designed to set strategies or control tacticsDesigned to set strategies or control tactics

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION What IMS is not: Designed to “handcuff” or take authority away from the ICDesigned to “handcuff” or take authority away from the IC Designed to set strategies or control tacticsDesigned to set strategies or control tactics Designed to require “more guys in vests” than firefightersDesigned to require “more guys in vests” than firefighters

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION What IMS is not: Designed to “handcuff” or take authority away from the ICDesigned to “handcuff” or take authority away from the IC Designed to set strategies or control tacticsDesigned to set strategies or control tactics Designed to require “more guys in vests” than firefightersDesigned to require “more guys in vests” than firefighters IMS is not complicatedIMS is not complicated

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION When are we required to use IMS? Every multi-company incident we respond to - period.Every multi-company incident we respond to - period.

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION When are we required to use IMS? Every incident we respond to - period.Every incident we respond to - period. The use of IMS is required byThe use of IMS is required by

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION When are we required to use IMS? Every incident we respond to - period.Every incident we respond to - period. The use of IMS is required byThe use of IMS is required by –SARA Title III

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION When are we required to use IMS? Every incident we respond to - period.Every incident we respond to - period. The use of IMS is required byThe use of IMS is required by –SARA Title III –NFPA 1500

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION When are we required to use IMS? Every incident we respond to - period.Every incident we respond to - period. The use of IMS is required byThe use of IMS is required by –SARA Title III –NFPA 1500 –NFPA 1562

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION When are we required to use IMS? Every incident we respond to - period.Every incident we respond to - period. The use of IMS is required byThe use of IMS is required by –SARA Title III –NFPA 1500 –NFPA 1561 –MABAS Division II

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Basic Concepts Unity of CommandUnity of Command

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Basic Concepts Unity of CommandUnity of Command Span of ControlSpan of Control

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Unity of Command Every individual has a supervisorEvery individual has a supervisor

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Unity of Command Every individual has a supervisorEvery individual has a supervisor Orders transmitted and accepted within immediate chain of commandOrders transmitted and accepted within immediate chain of command

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Unity of Command Every individual has a supervisorEvery individual has a supervisor Orders transmitted and accepted within immediate chain of commandOrders transmitted and accepted within immediate chain of command Does not prevent communications needed for operations/safety of othersDoes not prevent communications needed for operations/safety of others

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Unity of Command Maintains accountabilityMaintains accountability

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Span of Control Number of individuals one supervisor can effectively manageNumber of individuals one supervisor can effectively manage

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Span of Control Number of individuals one supervisor can effectively manageNumber of individuals one supervisor can effectively manage Critical at emergency scene for safety and accountabilityCritical at emergency scene for safety and accountability

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Span of Control Number of individuals one supervisor can effectively manageNumber of individuals one supervisor can effectively manage Critical at emergency scene for safety and accountabilityCritical at emergency scene for safety and accountability In IMS, ranges from 3 to 7In IMS, ranges from 3 to 7

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Factors that influence Span of Control Availability and capabilities of supervisors or resourcesAvailability and capabilities of supervisors or resources

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Factors that influence Span of Control Availability and capabilities of supervisors or resourcesAvailability and capabilities of supervisors or resources Number and difficulty of assignmentsNumber and difficulty of assignments

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Factors that influence Span of Control Availability and capabilities of supervisors or resourcesAvailability and capabilities of supervisors or resources Number and difficulty of assignmentsNumber and difficulty of assignments Geographic size of incidentGeographic size of incident

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Factors that influence Span of Control Availability and capabilities of supervisors or resourcesAvailability and capabilities of supervisors or resources Number and difficulty of assignmentsNumber and difficulty of assignments Geographic size of incidentGeographic size of incident

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Factors that influence Span of Control Availability and capabilities of supervisors or resourcesAvailability and capabilities of supervisors or resources Number and difficulty of assignmentsNumber and difficulty of assignments Geographic size of incidentGeographic size of incident

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Shift Deputy Effective Span of Control Engine 1 Quint 1 Engine 5

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Shift Deputy Engine 2 Engine 3 Engine 1 Quint 1 Tower 2 Engine 4 Amb. 5 Amb. 4 Not-So-Effective Span of Control

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Command Responsibilities Life Safety - Civilians and FirefightersLife Safety - Civilians and Firefighters

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION What is Command responsible for? Life Safety - Civilians and FirefightersLife Safety - Civilians and Firefighters Taking care of the problem - stabilizing the incidentTaking care of the problem - stabilizing the incident

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION What is Command responsible for? Life Safety - Civilians and FirefightersLife Safety - Civilians and Firefighters Taking care of the problem - stabilizing the incidentTaking care of the problem - stabilizing the incident Conserving propertyConserving property

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Incident Goals and Objectives

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Strategic Goal The overall plan that will be used to control the incident. Strategic goals are broad in nature and are achieved by the completion of tactical objectives.

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Strategic Goals Confine the fire to its current locationConfine the fire to its current location

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Strategic Goals Confine the fire to its current locationConfine the fire to its current location Remove the victims from the trench collapseRemove the victims from the trench collapse

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Strategic Goals Confine the fire to its current locationConfine the fire to its current location Remove the victims from the trench collapseRemove the victims from the trench collapse Stop the grass fire at the roadwayStop the grass fire at the roadway

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Tactical Objectives Specific operations that must be accomplished to achieve strategic goals

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Tactical Objectives Specific operations that must be accomplished to achieve strategic goals Must be specific and measurableMust be specific and measurable

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Tactical Objectives Specific operations that must be accomplished to achieve strategic goals Must be specific and measurableMust be specific and measurable Involve resources assigned to carry out the tactical objectivesInvolve resources assigned to carry out the tactical objectives

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Tactical Objectives For the strategic goal: Confine the fire to its current location in the building

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Tactical Objectives Search and rescue on and above the fire floorSearch and rescue on and above the fire floor Ventilation on the fire floorVentilation on the fire floor Fire attack to contain fireFire attack to contain fire Investigate for extensionInvestigate for extension Conduct salvageConduct salvage Conduct overhaulConduct overhaul

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Tasks Specific company assignments to accomplish tactical objectives

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Tasks Specific company assignments to accomplish tactical objectives Company level “hands on” activities

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Tasks Advance attack lineAdvance attack line Pull ceilingPull ceiling Cut roofCut roof Shut off gas meterShut off gas meter Right handed search of bedroomRight handed search of bedroom

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Activity Scenario #1

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Functions of Command Assume and announce commandAssume and announce command

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Functions of Command Assume and announce commandAssume and announce command Size-upSize-up

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Functions of Command Assume and announce commandAssume and announce command Size-upSize-up Develop and implement an action plan, revise it as neededDevelop and implement an action plan, revise it as needed

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Functions of Command Assume and announce commandAssume and announce command Size-upSize-up Develop and implement an action plan, revise it as neededDevelop and implement an action plan, revise it as needed Control communicationsControl communications

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Functions of Command Assume and announce commandAssume and announce command Size-upSize-up Develop and implement an action plan, revise it as neededDevelop and implement an action plan, revise it as needed Control communicationsControl communications Establish IMSEstablish IMS

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Functions of Command Provide for continuity, transfer and termination of commandProvide for continuity, transfer and termination of command

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Who is Command? First arriving fire department unitFirst arriving fire department unit

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Who is Command? First arriving fire department unitFirst arriving fire department unit For IMS to workFor IMS to work

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Who is Command? First arriving fire department unitFirst arriving fire department unit For IMS to workFor IMS to work –One - and only one - person is in charge

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Who is Command? First arriving fire department unitFirst arriving fire department unit For IMS to workFor IMS to work –One - and only one - person is in charge –Everyone responding knows who this is

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Who is Command? First arriving fire department unitFirst arriving fire department unit For IMS to workFor IMS to work –One - and only one - person is in charge –Everyone responding knows who this is –Companies receive orders through the command structure

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Who is Command? First arriving fire department unitFirst arriving fire department unit For IMS to workFor IMS to work –One - and only one - person is in charge –Everyone responding knows who this is –Companies receive orders through the command structure –Companies DO NOT freelance

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Types of Command InformalInformal

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Types of Command InformalInformal FormalFormal

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Types of Command InformalInformal FormalFormal UnifiedUnified

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Informal Command

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Informal Command 2 or less units respond2 or less units respond

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Informal Command 2 or less units respond2 or less units respond –EMS alarm

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Informal Command Single unit responseSingle unit response –EMS alarm –Car fire

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Informal Command Single unit responseSingle unit response –EMS alarm –Car fire –CO alarm

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Informal Command Single unit responseSingle unit response –EMS alarm –Car fire –CO alarm Not necessary to formally establish commandNot necessary to formally establish command

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Informal Command “Engine 1 is on the scene with a car fire”

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Informal Command If the incident escalates to where more units are requested to the scene, formal command must be establishedIf the incident escalates to where more units are requested to the scene, formal command must be established

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Formal Command More than 2 units responding or requestedMore than 2 units responding or requested

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Formal Command More than 2 units respondingMore than 2 units responding –Full still alarms

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Formal Command More than 1 unit responding*More than 1 unit responding* –Full still alarms –Water rescue

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Formal Command More than 1 unit responding*More than 1 unit responding* –Full still alarms –Water rescue –Hazardous Materials incidents

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Formal Command More than 1 unit responding*More than 1 unit responding* –Full still alarms –Water rescue –Hazardous Materials incidents –Vehicle accident with entrapment

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Formal Command Formal command requires a complete initial radio report

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION What’s required in an initial radio report? Who is on the sceneWho is on the scene

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION What’s required in an initial radio report? Who is on the sceneWho is on the scene Announce, assume and identify commandAnnounce, assume and identify command

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION What’s required in an initial radio report? Who is on the sceneWho is on the scene Announce, assume and identify commandAnnounce, assume and identify command What you gotWhat you got

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION What’s required in an initial radio report? Who is on the sceneWho is on the scene Announce, assume and identify commandAnnounce, assume and identify command What you gotWhat you got Obvious conditions foundObvious conditions found

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION What’s required in an initial radio report? Who is on the sceneWho is on the scene Announce, assume and identify commandAnnounce, assume and identify command What you gotWhat you got Obvious conditions foundObvious conditions found Announcement of command modeAnnouncement of command mode

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION What’s required in an initial radio report? Who is on the sceneWho is on the scene Announce, assume and identify commandAnnounce, assume and identify command What you gotWhat you got Obvious conditions foundObvious conditions found Announcement of command modeAnnouncement of command mode Initial actionsInitial actions

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Initial radio reports “Engine 4 is on the scene and is College Green Command, we have a 2 story house - heavy smoke showing on the 2nd floor - we’re going fast attack with a preconnect

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Formal Command “Engine 2 is on the scene and is Todd Farm Command - we have a 2 story house, fire showing - we’re going fast attack with a 2 1/2”

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Formal Command “Ambulance 4 is on the scene and is Randall Command - we have a vehicle accident with entrapment - give me Engine 4, Engine 2 and 202”

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Activity Initial Radio Reports

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ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION What’s this about assumption of Command? Anytime formal command is establishedAnytime formal command is established

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION What’s this about assumption of Command? Anytime formal command is establishedAnytime formal command is established Initial radio report must include announcement as to who is in commandInitial radio report must include announcement as to who is in command

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Why? Lets everyone know who is incoming know who is in charge and avoids “assumptions”Lets everyone know who is incoming know who is in charge and avoids “assumptions”

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Why? Lets everyone know who is incoming know who is in charge and avoids “assumptions”Lets everyone know who is incoming know who is in charge and avoids “assumptions” Helps to focus on the fact that as the first arriving unit, you are in chargeHelps to focus on the fact that as the first arriving unit, you are in charge

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Why? Lets everyone know who is incoming know who is in charge and avoids “assumptions”Lets everyone know who is incoming know who is in charge and avoids “assumptions” Helps to focus on the fact that as the first arriving unit, you are in chargeHelps to focus on the fact that as the first arriving unit, you are in charge Establishes time line of incidentEstablishes time line of incident

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Unified Command Large multi-department or multi- jurisdictional incidentsLarge multi-department or multi- jurisdictional incidents

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Unified Command Large incidentsLarge incidents –Tornadoes –Floods

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION Unified Command Large multi-jurisdictional incidentsLarge multi-jurisdictional incidents –Tornadoes –Floods –Plane crashes –Major hazmat incidents

ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM