1. Troy Fire Department Incident Command System
Overview

2. ICS Philosophy Applies to all participants officers & firefighters
Can be used at any size incident
varying degrees of implementation
analogous to a tool box – use only the tool(s) the task requires

3. ICS Components Common Terminology Modular Organization
Integrated Communications
Risk Assessment
Incident Action Plan (IAP)
Span of Control

4. IC Responsibilities Assessing Incident Priorities Life Safety
Incident Stabilization
Property Conservation
Evaluating Level of Risk
Developing & Implementing IAP
Determining Strategy & Tactics

5. IC Responsibilities
Developing an Appropriate Incident Command Structure
Organizing
Assessing Resource Needs
Coordinating Overall Activities
Establish Appropriate Command Post

6. Risk Assessment Continuous process throughout each incident
At a minimum, the risk analysis for a structure fire should consider:
Building characteristics
Fire factors
Risk to building occupants & fire fighters
Fire fighting capabilities

7. Staging Area – Level I Location for initial assignment of units
Located on scene with apparatus
Staging manager must be assigned early in the incident who is responsible for:
tracking personnel
establishing RIT
informing IC of personnel status & any additional needed resources

8. Staging Area – Level II Location for additional responding units
Apparatus & personnel not immediately needed – waiting for an assignment
Located nearby the scene
at an intersection
in a parking lot
Staging manager responsible for assembling units into crews until given an assignment

9. Division / Group / Crew
Organizational level responsible for operations in a specific geographical area or a specific functional assignment
Used Interchangeably with Task or Location Assigned
Interior; Fire Attack; Ventilation; etc.
Avoid using Crew 1, Crew 2, etc.
Supervisor responsible for safety and accountability of his/her personnel & coordination of assignment(s)

10. Division / Group / Crew
Given assignments from the IC, as part of the IAP, via the Staging Manager
Personnel
Radio designation & channel assignment
Assigned task
Supervisor must keep IC informed of progress and status within his/her area of responsibility
Accomplishing assigned task/IAP?
Communicate with Staging Manager for needed tools/equipment, not the IC

11. Division / Group / Crew
Should follow span of control guidelines (2-5 personnel)
Remain together throughout the duration of the task/assignment
Return to Level 1 Staging Area upon completion of task/assignment

12. Command Staff
At “working fire” incidents or large scale incidents of any nature, consideration must be given to assistance to the IC at the command post
Formulating an appropriate Incident Action Plan
Radio communications
Safety
Information

13. Safety
The Safety Officer position is implemented to oversee the safety of all incident scene operations
“Big Picture” view
Does not relieve Division / Group / Crew supervisors & individuals of their responsibility for safety of their assigned personnel

14. Safety
Safety Officer has the authority to immediately correct an unsafe situation
Can halt, suspend, or alter an operation if imminent danger is observed
Must inform the IC immediately of any such action

15. Information
Consideration must be given to addressing the needs of the media if they arrive at the scene.
Timely, accurate, and consistent information should be released to the media but not at the cost of sacrificing the IC/Command Staff’s incident command responsibilities.
The IC either assigns a Public Information Officer (PIO) or conducts these interviews him/herself.

16. ICS Summary
ICS can be applied on an as-needed basis depending upon the size & complexity of the incident
Understand the entire system but only apply what is necessary
Do not sacrifice established SOPs in order to “establish command” on the radio
Give an accurate size-up and implement an appropriate IAP first

17. ICS Summary Use correct terminology
Whether the incident is small or large, thorough understanding of the ICS will ensure a safer, more effective approach to incident management & participation

18. ICS Example

19. ICS Example

20. ICS Checklist _____ INITIATE INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM TACTICAL PLAN.
_____ SWITCH TO ALTERNATE (TACTICAL) RADIO CHANNEL(S).
_____ CONTINUE TO MONITOR CHANNEL RED-1.
_____ ESTABLISH COMMAND POST. LOCATION_______________
_____ CONDUCT PRIMARY SEARCH. REPORT RESULTS WHEN APPROPRIATE.
_____ MAKE ASSIGNMENTS INCLUDING RADIO CHANNEL PER I.C.S. (SEE I.C.S. WORKSHEET )
_____ ESTABLISH STAGING AREA WITH MANAGER FOR ADDITIONAL UNITS. (SEE T.P )
_____ PROVIDE "TROY FIRE" WITH PROGRESS REPORT AS NECESSARY.
_____ REPORT "UNDER CONTROL" WHEN APPROPRIATE, OR:
_____ CONSIDER ADDITIONAL ALARM; IF SO:
_____ ACTIVATE ADDITIONAL LEVELS OF INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM. (SEE I.C.S. WORKSHEETS )
_____ REQUEST MOBILE COMMAND VEHICLE WITH ADDITIONAL ALARM.
_____ NOTIFY FIRE FIGHTERS' AUXILIARY.
_____ NOTIFY 501 (MOTOR POOL) OF ADDITIONAL ALARM.
_____ NOTIFY WATER DEPT. IF NECESSARY.