SEMS/NIMS/ICS Combined Course

1. SEMS/NIMS/ICS Combined Course Incident Command System

2. Incident Command System Areas to be covered: • ICS Organization • Common Responsibilities • Facilities TTT Module 3 – ICS – 200 Version 2

3. PLANNING/ INTELLIGENCE SECTION * FINANCE/ ADMINISTRATION SECTION 5 Basic Organizational Functions OPERATIONS SECTION COMMAND LOGISTICS SECTION * Planning in Fire ICS TTT Module 3 – ICS – 200 Version 2

4. Incident Operations Organization Large Incident Organization Small Incident Organization TTT Module 3 – ICS – 200 Version 2

5. Command Staff TTT Module 3 – ICS – 200 Version 2

6. Incident Commander TTT Module 3 – ICS – 200 Version 2

7. Incident Commander TTT Module 3 – ICS – 200 Version 2

8. Incident Commander Finance / Admin Logistics Operations Command Safety Planning Information Functional Responsibilities TTT Module 3 – ICS – 200 Version 2

9. Incident Commander • Establishes the Incident Command Post (ICP) • Assigns Command and General Staff • Conducts Initial Briefing • Activates ICS Elements • Approves all Plans • Approves Media Releases TTT Module 3 – ICS – 200 Version 2

10. Incident Commander • Manages Incident Through the Operations Section Chief • Ensures Coordination of Staff • Approves all Resource Requests • Ensures Proper Deactivation of Functions via an Approved Demob Plan TTT Module 3 – ICS – 200 Version 2

11. Unified Command TTT Module 3 – ICS – 200 Version 2

12. Unified Command When 2 or more Agencies or Jurisdictions respond with their “JURISDICTIONAL AUTHORITY,” a Unified Command must be established. TTT Module 3 – ICS – 200 Version 2

13. Area Command ICP ICP ICP Area Command • Set overall strategy and priorities • Allocate resources • Ensure proper management • Ensure objectives are met • Ensure strategies are followed • No Operations Section TTT Module 3 – ICS – 200 Version 2

14. Public Information Officer TTT Module 3 – ICS – 200 Version 2

15. Public Information Officer TTT Module 3 – ICS – 200 Version 2

16. Public Information Officer • One per Incident • Central point for information dissemination • Incident Commander approval needed for all releases • Provides periodic media briefings • Rumor control • If necessary, establishes a Joint Information Center TTT Module 3 – ICS – 200 Version 2

17. Safety Officer TTT Module 3 – ICS – 200 Version 2

18. Safety Officer TTT Module 3 – ICS – 200 Version 2

19. Safety Officer • One per incident • Anticipates, detects and corrects unsafe situations • Reviews Action Plan for safety implications • Has authority to stop unsafe activities (Outside of the Action Plan) TTT Module 3 – ICS – 200 Version 2

20. Liaison Officer TTT Module 3 – ICS – 200 Version 2

21. Liaison Officer TTT Module 3 – ICS – 200 Version 2

22. Liaison Officer • Point of contact for other responding organizations • Assists in-coming organizations in obtaining incident information • Provides for accountability of contributing organizations resources • Provides info to Agencies not responding TTT Module 3 – ICS – 200 Version 2

23. Agency Representative TTT Module 3 – ICS – 200 Version 2

24. Agency Representative • Individual assigned to an incident by an assisting or cooperating agency. • Must have the authority to make decisions for their agency • Report to the Liaison Officer (if delegated) or Incident Commander TTT Module 3 – ICS – 200 Version 2

25. Assistant Assistants are subordinates of Command Staff, particularly for the Public Information Officer and Safety Officer TTT Module 3 – ICS – 200 Version 2

26. General Staff TTT Module 3 – ICS – 200 Version 2

27. ORGANIZATIONAL LEVELS & TITLES ORGANIZATIONAL LEVEL • Incident Command • Command Staff • General Staff • Branch • Division/Group • Unit • Strike Team/Task Force TITLE • Incident Commander • Officer • Section Chief • Director • Supervisor • Leader • Leader TTT Module 3 – ICS – 200 Version 2

28. Operations Section TTT Module 3 – ICS – 200 Version 2

29. Operations Section TTT Module 3 – ICS – 200 Version 2

30. Operations Section • Directs and coordinates all incident tactical operations • Organization develops as required • Organization can consist of: • Single Resources, Task Forces or Strike Teams • Staging Areas • Air Resources • Divisions, Groups or Branches TTT Module 3 – ICS – 200 Version 2

31. 7 6 5 A B 4 3 2 C 1 Geographic Divisions TTT Module 3 – ICS – 200 Version 2

32. Operations Section Chief Security Group Search Group Medical Group GROUPS • Establish functional areas of operation • Specialized resource teams TTT Module 3 – ICS – 200 Version 2

33. BRANCHES • Used to maintain span of control within Operations and Logistics • Ways to use Branches in Operations • Geographic • Functional • Jurisdictional TTT Module 3 – ICS – 200 Version 2

34. Staging Area • Location at which incident assigned resources are held pending tactical assignment • Most large incidents will have a Staging Area, and some incidents may have several. • Must be on a 3 minute available status. TTT Module 3 – ICS – 200 Version 2

35. Planning Section TTT Module 3 – ICS – 200 Version 2

36. Planning Section TTT Module 3 – ICS – 200 Version 2

37. Planning Section* • Maintains Resource Status • Maintains Situation Status • Prepares Incident Action Plan • Prepares Demob. Plan • Provides Documentation Services • Provides Technical Specialists (Planning/Intelligence LEICS & SEMS) TTT Module 3 – ICS – 200 Version 2

38. Planning Section Can be organized as follows: TTT Module 3 – ICS – 200 Version 2

39. Real Planning TTT Module 3 – ICS – 200 Version 2

40. Logistics Section TTT Module 3 – ICS – 200 Version 2

41. Logistics Section TTT Module 3 – ICS – 200 Version 2

42. Logistics Section • Provides services and support to the incident or event • Six principle activities • Two Branch structure, if needed TTT Module 3 – ICS – 200 Version 2

43. Logistics Section Primary Logistics Section Units: • Communications • Medical • Food • Supply • Facilities • Ground Support TTT Module 3 – ICS – 200 Version 2

44. Logistics Branch Structure TTT Module 3 – ICS – 200 Version 2

45. Finance/Admin Section TTT Module 3 – ICS – 200 Version 2

46. Finance / Admin TTT Module 3 – ICS – 200 Version 2

47. Finance/Admin Section • Monitors incident costs • Maintains financial records • Administers procurement contracts • Performs time recording TTT Module 3 – ICS – 200 Version 2

48. Finance/Admin Section TTT Module 3 – ICS – 200 Version 2

49. Developing an ICS Organization • Establish an Incident Command Post • Determine organization needs • Consider Command Staff needs • Monitor & maintain span of control • Demobilize organizational elements when possible • Avoid combining organizational elements TTT Module 3 – ICS – 200 Version 2

50. Common Responsibilities • Receive assignment from your agency • Bring any specialized supplies or equipment • Follow check-in procedures • Obtain a briefing upon arrival TTT Module 3 – ICS – 200 Version 2