ICS Set 2

Consists of the Incident Commanders from various jurisdictions or agencies operating together to form a single command structure in the field.

Unified Command

The structure of NIMS is based on three key organizational constructs. What are they?

- The Incident Command System - Multiagency Coordination Systems - Public Information

Weakness in incident management are often due to:

• Lack of accountability; unclear chains of command and supervision • Poor communication • Lack of an orderly, systematic planning process • No common, flexible, pre-designated management structure that enabled commanders to delegate responsibilities and manage workload efficiently. • No predefined methods to integrate interagency requirements into the management structure and planning process effectively

ICS helps ensure full utilization of all incident resources by:

• Maintaining a manageable span of control • Establishing pre-designated incident locations and facilities • Implementing resource management practices • Ensuring integrated communications • Helps establish a common operating picture • The mobilization process helps ensure that incident objectives can be achieved while responders remain safe.

A __________ _________ is a temporary location at an incident where personnel and equipment will wait to be assigned

Staging Areas

_______ _______- set number of resources of the same kind and type with common communications under the direct supervision of a Strike Team Leader.

Strike Team

NIMS provides a __________, _________ approach to guide depts. to work seamlessly to prevent, protect, against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate the effects of incidents, regardless of cause, size, location or complexity, in order to reduce the loss of life and property and harm to the environment.

Systematic; proactive

______ ______- a combination of mixed resources with common communications operating under the direct supervision of a Task Force Leader.

Task Force

Effective span of control for a supervisor is:

Three to seven....but five is recommended

ICS relies on strict adherence to the ___-_______ approach with regard to effective incident management.

Top-down

The process of moving the responsibility of the incident command from one Incident Commander to another is called __________ ____ __________.

Transfer of Command

Planning Section functions include:

o Collecting, evaluating, and displaying incident intelligence and information o Preparing and documenting IAP o Tracking resources assigned to the incident o Maintaining incident documentation o Developing plans for demobilization

Emergency Operations Center (EOC)

o It is a physical location o Staffed w personnel to represent their agency o Mechanisms to communicate with the incident on site and obtain resources o Managed through protocols o Applicable at different gov't levels (Federal, state, local and tribal)

Transfer of Command takes place when:

• A more qualified IC arrives and assumes command • A jurisdiction or agency is legally required to take command • The incident changes in complexity • Always includes a transfer of command briefing- oral, written or both

Responsibilities of an Incident Commander include:

• Ensure overall safety of the incident • Provide information services to internal/external stakeholders (disaster survivors, agency execs and senior officials) • Establish and maintain liaison with other agencies participating in the incident • IC may appoint a Deputy IC- but they must be as qualified as an IC.

___________ - The organizational level having responsibility for operations within a defined GEOGRAPHICAL AREA. Person in charge is a SUPERVISOR.

Division

Conducts operations to reach the incident objectives, establishes TACTICS, and directs all operational resources. Directs all responses/tactical actions to achieve incident objectives. In an expanding incident, the IC first establishes Operations.

Operations Note: The Operations Chief would also manage the staging area

___________ ___________ is a common communications plan is essential for ensuring that personnel can communicate with one another during an incident.

Integrated Communications

True or False: Interoperability is having a system that can operate together during a response

True

True or False: There may be more than one Staging Area and a Staging Area can be co-located with other ICS facilities.

True

True or False: only those ICS functions and positions needed for a particular incident are filled.

True

Has overall responsibility for the management of the incident by establishing objectives, planning strategies, and implementing tactics.

Incident Commander

Command Staff positions include:

- Public Information Officer-serves as the conduit for information - Safety Officer- monitors conditions and develops measures for assuring the safety of all personnel. - Liaison Officer- serves as the primary contact for supporting agencies assisting in the incident

What are some basic features and principles of ICS?

1. Use common terminology and text 2. Planning, including management by objectives and reliance on an Incident Action Plan. 3. The ICS features related to command structure include chain of command and unity of command. 4. Dispatch/deployment 5. Professionalism/accountability 6. Facilities and resources 7. Resource management 8. Communications/information management

The ________ is the location from which primary logistics and admin functions are coordinated and administered.

Base

________ - organizational level used when the number of Divisions or Groups exceeds the span of control. Can be either Geographical or Functional. Person in charge is a Director.

Branch

The location where resources may be kept to support incident operations, if a base is not accessible to all resources. Camps are equipped with staff to provide food, water, sleeping area and sanitary services

Camp

What does ICS stand for?

Incident Command System, which is a standardized approach to incident management.

There are five major functions that are the foundation upon which an incident management organization develops, they apply to all incidents no matter the size and type, including planned and emergencies. They are:

- Command - IC - Operations - Planning - Logistics - Finance and administration

NIMS: National Incident Management System

- Provides systematic, proactive approach to guide depts. And agencies at all levels of gov, nongovernmental organizations & private sector - Work seamlessly to prevent, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate incidents - Regardless of cause, size, location, or complexity - To reduce loss of life, property and harm to the environment.

Sets the objectives, strategies, and priorities and has overall responsibility for the incident.

Command - IC

__________ _________ ________- supports on scene response by relieving the IC of the burden of external coordination and securing additional resources

Emergency Operations Center (EOC)

________ - Organizational subdivision established to divide the incident management structure into functional areas of operation. Person in charge is a SUPERVISOR.

Group

After action reports from ineffective incident responses find that response problems are far more likely to result __________ __________than any other single cause.

Inadequate management

The location from which the Incident Commander oversees all incident operations is called the __________ __________ _______.

Incident Command Post

The IC creates only the positions needed, if a section is not staffed the ________ ___________ will personally manage those functions.

Incident Commander

The ONLY position that is ALWAYS staffed in ICS applications.

Incident Commander

o May be established to coordinate all incident- related PUBLIC INFORMATION ACTIVITIES o Serves as a central point of contact for all news media. PIO officials should collocate here

Joint Information Center- (JIC)

Arranges for resources and needed services to support the achievement of the incident objectives, facilities, services and material support for the incident, and food, water and medical. Also provides transportation, communications equipment, computers and anything else needed.

Logistics Note: Logistics Section Chief assists the IC and Ops Chief by providing the resources and services required to support the incident activities

Unity of Command is maintained within the __________ Section. Each responder reports to a _______ supervisor within their area of expertise. Each participating agency maintains its authority, responsibility, and accountability

Operations; single

Supports the incident action planning process by tracking resources, collecting/analyzing information, and maintaining documentation, provides maps and floor plans

Planning Note: The Planning Chief is responsible to prepare and disseminate the IAP and track the status of all incident resources.

________- the organizational level with responsibility for a major functional area of an incident. The person in charge of each section is designated as a CHIEF.

Section

Monitors costs, provides accounting, procurement, time recording and cost analysis

Finance and administration Note: Finan/admin Chief is responsible for all the cost analysis during an event, to include contract negotiation, recording personnel and equipment time, processing claims for injuries and accidents, keeping a running tally of costs.

What section is responsible for the following tasks? o Contract negotiations and monitoring o Timekeeping o Cost analysis o Compensation for injury or damage o Reimbursement

Finance/Administration Section

_______ _______- an individual, piece of equipment and its personnel, or a crew or team of persons with an identified supervisor that can be used at the incident.

Single Resource

True or False: ICS can be used for planned events or incidents.

True

True or False: ICS can expand and contract in a flexible manner based on the size of the incident and its complexity.

True

True or False: ICS helps ensure: • The safety of responders, community, and others • The achievement of response objectives • The efficient use of resources

True

True or False: ICS is structured as a modular organization which is formed in a Top-Down fashion based on the size and complexity of an incident.

True

True or False: In a Unified Command incident facilities are shared and there is a Single IAP

True

The Logistics Section is responsible for all services and support needs such as:

o Ordering, obtaining, maintaining and accounting for essential personnel, equipment and supplies. o Provides communication planning and resources o Setting up food for responders o Setting up and maintaining incident facilities o Provides support transportation o Medical services to incident personnel

Benefits of a Unified Command are:

o shared understanding of priorities and restrictions o single set of incident objectives o collaborative strategies o improved internal/external information flow o less duplication of efforts o better resource utilization Note: the ICs within a Unified Command make joint decisions and speak as one voice.

What are the benefits of the use of the ICS standardized approach?

• Enables a coordinated response among various jurisdictions and agencies • Establishes common processes for planning and managing resources • Allows for integration of facilities, equipment, personnel, procedures, and communications operating within a common organizational structure.

Incident objectives helps to ensure everyone within the ICS organization has a clear understanding of what needs to be accomplished. Management objectives for ICS organization are established base upon what guiding principles?

• Life safety • Incident stabilization • Property preservation

Under what circumstances could ICS be utilized?

• Natural disasters • Technological hazards- dam breaks, hazmat, power failures, medical device defaults • Human-caused hazards- criminal or terrorist acts, school violence, civil disturbances

What is the purpose of an Incident Action Plan?

• Specifies the incident objectives • States the activities to be completed • Covers a specified timeframe, called an operational period • May be oral or written except for HAZ MAT incidents it must be written