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Command, Intro to ICS(C). ERP/SOG Will Identify Your Role. What position are you assigned to? Who do you report to?. E-2. Basic Role of FRO in ICS. Assume temporary command until authorized IC arrives. E-2. Purpose of ICS. Provide effective coordination at scene. E-2. Need for ICS.
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ERP/SOG Will Identify Your Role • What position are you assigned to? • Who do you report to? E-2
Basic Role of FRO in ICS • Assume temporary command until authorized IC arrives E-2
Purpose of ICS • Provide effective coordination at scene E-2
Need for ICS • Manage response • Hazmat incidents often cross jurisdictions • OSHA regs require it E-2
Benefits of ICS • Standard organization • Coordinated response • Standard roles & responsibilities E-2
ICS Organization E-4
Components of ICS • Unified organization • Clear functional elements • Flexibility & expandability E-4
Components of ICS • Unity of command • Manageable span of control • Effective communication E-4
ICS Organization • Command & General Staff E-4
Key ICS hazmat positions. • Incident Commander (IC)* • Safety Officer (SO)* • *Required by OSHA regulations. • Information Officer (IO) • Hazmat Group Supvr. E-4
Role of the IO in Hazmat • Media is often involved in hazmat • Media often arrives first • Media has legal right of access! • Constitutional protection • CPC 409.5(d) E-6
No Media Access • Crime scene • Private property • Interfere with operations E-6
Media as an Asset • Valuable intel provider • They may see stuff you can’t • Can quickly warn public of hazards Leave Now! Toxic Spill! Bad Stuff! E-6
What Will Attract Them? • Evacuations • Road closures • Unusual substances • Presence of celebrities • Any hot issue • Obvious indicators • e.g. big orange cloud E-6
FRO Actions • Know employer policies • Know how to contact IO E-6
FRO Actions • Inform media of facts • Advise them of potential danger • And need for decon • Inform them that PIO will arrive soon E-6
Role of HM Group Supvr. • Direct operations of HM Group • Manage resources in HM Group • Reports to Ops Section Chief E-6
Hazmat & “Who’s In Charge” • OSHA requires an “IC” • But doesn’t say who it should be • Employer plan may identify IC • Some state laws identify IC E-8
Haz Mat & “Who’s In Charge” • CVC 2454 designates “IC Authority” • On-Highway/Road Haz Mat event — law enforcement agency with primary traffic investigative authority • CVC 2454 doesn’t apply off highway! E-8
Dept. of Fish and Game • Responsible for hazmat incidents on • “Marine waters” • “State Waters” E-8
Gov’t Owned/Operated Property • Agencies involved may be the designated Incident Commander • Military vessels and facilities • State buildings • State universities • State mental health institutions • Correctional institutions E-8
If In Doubt? • Ask! E-8
Incident Command Post (ICP) • ICP provides location to execute command functions • Key location for agency coordination E-10
Establishing an ICP • First arriving unit set up temporary ICP • Locate U-U-U • Location may be pre-determined E-10
Information Flow and the CP • Communicate with IC when: • Mission is accomplished • You need more resources • There is a significant event • To give a situation report/update • In plain English! E-10
Key Response Agencies • Fire services • Law enforcement agencies • Emergency medical services • Environmental Health agencies • Public Works Departments • Responsible Party E-10
Other Local Agencies • County/City OES • County Agriculture • Air Pollution Control Districts • Parks and Rec • Port Authority • Local agencies are first line of defense for Haz Mat incidents E-12
Key State Agencies • CHP • State highways & buildings • DFG • Threat to wildlife • Waterways E-12
Key State Agencies • OSPR • Oil spills in marine waters • CalEMA • Notification of state agencies E-12
Key State Agencies • Other key state agencies? • Most have support role E-12
Key Federal Agencies • U. S. Env. Protection Agency (EPA) • Federal OSC/Inland Zone • U. S. Coast Guard (USCG) • Federal OSC/Coastal Zone • Boundaries specified in RCP E-12
On–Scene Coordinator Authority • DOD • Hazmat releases, DOD facilities/vessels • DOD • Incidents involving military munitions • DOE • Incidents on DOE facilities E-12
Private Sector Resources • Role of responsible party • Financial & legal liability • Property owner • May have needed resources E-14
Who is Responsible Party? • Owner of product • Owner/Operator of spill location • Shipper E-14
Other Resources • Industry cooperatives • (e.g. CHEMTREC) • Local private sector expertise • Volunteer agencies • (e.g. American Red Cross) E-14
Enhancing Coordination • #1 — Single management system • NIMS/SEMS/ICS • Single Incident Command Post • Notifications • Notify all interested parties • Tell IC who shows up E-14