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Command, Intro to ICS(C)

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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Command, Intro to ICS(C)

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  1. Command, Intro to ICS(C)

  2. ERP/SOG Will Identify Your Role • What position are you assigned to? • Who do you report to? E-2

  3. Basic Role of FRO in ICS • Assume temporary command until authorized IC arrives E-2

  4. Purpose of ICS • Provide effective coordination at scene E-2

  5. Need for ICS • Manage response • Hazmat incidents often cross jurisdictions • OSHA regs require it E-2

  6. Benefits of ICS • Standard organization • Coordinated response • Standard roles & responsibilities E-2

  7. ICS Organization E-4

  8. Components of ICS • Unified organization • Clear functional elements • Flexibility & expandability E-4

  9. Components of ICS • Unity of command • Manageable span of control • Effective communication E-4

  10. ICS Organization • Command & General Staff E-4

  11. Incident Command System E-4

  12. ICS General Staff E-4

  13. ICS Command Staff E-4

  14. Key ICS hazmat positions. • Incident Commander (IC)* • Safety Officer (SO)* • *Required by OSHA regulations. • Information Officer (IO) • Hazmat Group Supvr. E-4

  15. 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

  16. No Media Access • Crime scene • Private property • Interfere with operations E-6

  17. 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

  18. What Will Attract Them? • Evacuations • Road closures • Unusual substances • Presence of celebrities • Any hot issue • Obvious indicators • e.g. big orange cloud E-6

  19. FRO Actions • Know employer policies • Know how to contact IO E-6

  20. FRO Actions • Inform media of facts • Advise them of potential danger • And need for decon • Inform them that PIO will arrive soon E-6

  21. Role of HM Group Supvr. • Direct operations of HM Group • Manage resources in HM Group • Reports to Ops Section Chief E-6

  22. 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

  23. 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

  24. Dept. of Fish and Game • Responsible for hazmat incidents on • “Marine waters” • “State Waters” E-8

  25. 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

  26. If In Doubt? • Ask! E-8

  27. Incident Command Post (ICP) • ICP provides location to execute command functions • Key location for agency coordination E-10

  28. Establishing an ICP • First arriving unit set up temporary ICP • Locate U-U-U • Location may be pre-determined E-10

  29. 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

  30. Agency Coordination & Hazmat E-10

  31. Key Response Agencies • Fire services • Law enforcement agencies • Emergency medical services • Environmental Health agencies • Public Works Departments • Responsible Party E-10

  32. 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

  33. Key State Agencies • CHP • State highways & buildings • DFG • Threat to wildlife • Waterways E-12

  34. Key State Agencies • OSPR • Oil spills in marine waters • CalEMA • Notification of state agencies E-12

  35. Key State Agencies • Other key state agencies? • Most have support role E-12

  36. 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

  37. On–Scene Coordinator Authority • DOD • Hazmat releases, DOD facilities/vessels • DOD • Incidents involving military munitions • DOE • Incidents on DOE facilities E-12

  38. Private Sector Resources • Role of responsible party • Financial & legal liability • Property owner • May have needed resources E-14

  39. Who is Responsible Party? • Owner of product • Owner/Operator of spill location • Shipper E-14

  40. Other Resources • Industry cooperatives • (e.g. CHEMTREC) • Local private sector expertise • Volunteer agencies • (e.g. American Red Cross) E-14

  41. 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

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