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ICS Overview
Chief Coy Porter
Provo Fire & Rescue
09 August 2006
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What Is an Incident?An incident is . . .
. . . an occurrence, either caused by human or natural phenomena, that requires response actions to prevent or minimize loss of life, or damage to property and/or the environment.
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What Is ICS?The Incident Command System: Is a standardized, on-scene, all-hazard incident
management concept. Allows its users to adopt an integrated
organizational structure to match the complexities and demands of single or multiple incidents without being hindered by jurisdictional boundaries.
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ICS PurposesUsing management best practices, ICS helps to ensure: The safety of responders and others. The achievement of tactical objectives. The efficient use of resources.
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History of ICSWeaknesses in incident management were due to: Lack of accountability. Poor communication. Lack of a planning process. Overloaded Incident Commanders. No method to integrate interagency requirements.
The identification of these areas of management weakness resulted in the development of ICS.
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Homeland Security Presidential Directives (HSPDs)
Management of Domestic IncidentsHSPD-5HSPD-5
HSPD-8HSPD-8
National Preparedness Goal
National Incident Management System (NIMS)
National Response Plan (NRP)
National Preparedness
Mandates
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National Preparedness Goal
To engage Federal, State, local, and tribal entities, their private and nongovernmental partners, and the general public to achieve and sustain risk-based target levels of capability to prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover from major events to minimize the impact on lives, property, and the economy.
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NIMS & NRPNIMS & NRP
NIMS: Standardizes incident management processes, protocols, and procedures for use by all responders. Mandates use of ICS.
NRP: Establishes . . . Federal coordination
structures/mechanisms. Direction for incorporation of
existing plans. Consistent approach to managing
incidents.
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NIMS Components & ICS
Command and Management
Additional Information: www.fema.gov/NIMS
Preparedness
Resource Management
Communications and Information Management
Supporting Technologies
Ongoing Management andMaintenance
Incident Command System
Multiagency Coordination Systems
Public Information Systems
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Other ICS Mandates Hazardous Materials Incidents
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) – 1986
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Rule 1910.120
State and Local Regulations
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ICS Benefits Meets the needs of incidents of any
kind or size. Allows personnel from a variety of
agencies to meld rapidly into a common management structure.
Provides logistical and administrative support to operational staff.
Is cost effective by avoiding duplication of efforts.
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Summary ICS . . . Is a standardized management tool for meeting
the demands of small or large emergency or non-emergency situations.
Represents "best practices," and has become the standard for emergency management across the country.
May be used for planned events, natural disasters, and acts of terrorism.
Is a key feature of NIMS.
Basic Features of ICS
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Basic Features
Common terminology. Modular organization. Management by objectives. Reliance on an Incident Action Plan (IAP). Chain of command and unity of command. Unified Command. Manageable span of control.
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Basic Features (continued)
Predesignated incident locations and facilities. Resource management. Information and intelligence management. Integrated communications. Transfer of command. Accountability. Mobilization.
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Why Plain English?EMT = Emergency Medical Treatment
EMT = Emergency Medical Technician
EMT = Emergency Management Team
EMT = Eastern Mediterranean Time (GMT+0200)
EMT = Effective Methods Team
EMT = Effects Management Tool
EMT = El Monte, CA (airport code)
EMT = Electron Microscope Tomography
EMT = Email Money Transfer
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“Charge the Line!”What would this phrase mean to you if you were:
A Military Officer
An Electrician
A Firefighter
A Shopper
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Overall Priorities
Incident objectives are established based on the following priorities:
#1: Life Saving
#2: Incident Stabilization
#3: Property Preservation
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ICS OrganizationIn the ICS organization: There is no correlation with the administrative
structure of any other agency or jurisdiction. This organization’s uniqueness helps to avoid confusion over different position titles and organizational structures.
Someone who serves as a chief every day may not hold that title when deployed under an ICS structure.
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Chain of CommandChain of command is an orderly line of authority within the ranks of the incident management organization.
Authority
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Unified Command Enables all responsible
agencies to manage an incident together by establishing a common set of incident objectives and strategies.
Allows Incident Commanders to make joint decisions by establishing a single command structure.
Maintains unity of command. Each employee only reports to one supervisor.
Incident Command Post
Agency 1 Agency 2 Agency 3
Agency 1 Incident
Commander
Agency 2 Incident
Commander
Agency 3 Incident
Commander
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Unity of CommandUnder unity of command, personnel: Report to only one supervisor. Receive work assignments
only from their supervisors.
Don’t confuse unity of command with Unified Command!
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Before an incident, it is critical to develop an integrated voice and data communications system (equipment, systems, and protocols).
Integrated CommunicationsIncident communications are facilitated through: The development and use of a common
communications plan. The interoperability of communication
equipment, procedures, and systems.
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Incident Commander The Incident Commander performs all major ICS command and staff responsibilities unless the ICS functions are delegated and assigned.
SafetyOfficerSafetyOfficer
LiaisonOfficerLiaisonOfficer
Public InformationOfficer
Public InformationOfficer
Command Staff
IncidentCommander
IncidentCommander
OperationsSection ChiefOperations
Section ChiefPlanning
Section ChiefPlanning
Section ChiefLogistics
Section ChiefLogistics
Section ChiefFinance/AdminSection Chief
Finance/AdminSection Chief
General Staff
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Maintaining Span of ControlThe following supervisory levels can be added to help manage span of control:
Divide an incident geographically.
Describe functional areas of operation.
Used when the number of Divisions or Groups exceeds the span of control. Can be either geographical or functional.
DivisionsDivisions
GroupsGroups
BranchesBranches
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Expanding Incidents
Expanding incidents may add supervisory layers to the organizational structure as needed.
Divisions Groups
UnitsBranches
Single Resources
Sections
Incident Commander
Operations Section Chief
Command
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Initial Incident Briefing
Current situation assessment and objectives
Specific job responsibilities
Location of work area
Procedural instructions for obtaining additional resources
Safety hazards and required safety procedures/Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), as appropriate
Make sure that you receive an initial incident briefing.
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Incident Command System
• Provides organizational structure for response to any single incident or multiple incidents without being hindered by jurisdictional boundaries
• Integrates communication and planning by establishing a manageable span of control
• Divides emergency response into five functions: Command, Operations, Planning, Logistics, and Finance/Administration
OPERATIONS PLANNING LOGISTICSFINANCE/ ADMINISTRATION
SAFETY INFORMATION
LIAISON
INCIDENT COMMANDER
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Relationship between ICS and UC
Unified Command
ParticipantsMay Include:
Local Official(s)State Official(s)
Federal Official(s)Responsible Party Representative(s)
SafetyLiaison
Information
Operations Finance and AdministrationLogisticsPlanning
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Incident CommanderIncident Commander
Public InformationPublic Information OfficerOfficer Safety OfficerSafety Officer
Liaison Officer (s)Liaison Officer (s)
Operations Chief Planning Chief Logistics ChiefFinance/Administration
Chief
The Incident Commander’s “Command” and The Incident Commander’s “Command” and ““General” Staff:General” Staff:
Span of Span of control:control:
3-7 personnel3-7 personnel
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The Operations Section:The Operations Section:
Operations Operations SectionSection
Branches (up to 5)Branches (up to 5)
Divisions or GroupsDivisions or Groups(up to 25)(up to 25)
ResourcesResources
Operations develops the tactical organization Operations develops the tactical organization and directs all resources to carry out the and directs all resources to carry out the
Incident Action PlanIncident Action Plan
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The Operations Section: Multi-JurisdictionalThe Operations Section: Multi-Jurisdictional
OperationsOperationsSectionSection
BranchBranch(County)(County)
BranchBranch(University)(University)
BranchBranch(City)(City)
BranchBranch(State)(State)
BranchBranch(Federal)(Federal)
In the case of a multi-jurisdictional incident,resources are best managed under the
agencies that normally control them.
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The Logistics Section Staff:The Logistics Section Staff:
Logistics Section
Service Branch
Communications Branch
Medical Unit Food Unit
Support Branch
Supply Unit Facilities UnitGround Support
Unit
Logistics provides theLogistics provides theresources and all otherresources and all other
services needed toservices needed tosupport the organizationsupport the organization
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The Planning Section Staff:The Planning Section Staff:
Planning SectionPlanning Section
Resources Unit Situation UnitDemobilization
UnitDocumentation
UnitTechnical
Specialists
Planning develops the Incident Action Plan Planning develops the Incident Action Plan to accomplish the objectives, collects to accomplish the objectives, collects
and evaluates information, and maintains and evaluates information, and maintains status of assigned resourcesstatus of assigned resources
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The Finance/Administration Section Staff:The Finance/Administration Section Staff:
Finance/AdministrationFinance/AdministrationSectionSection
Time Unit Procurement UnitCompensation/Claims
UnitCost Unit
Finance/Administration monitors costs Finance/Administration monitors costs related to the incident, provides related to the incident, provides accounting, procurement, timeaccounting, procurement, time
recording, cost analysis,recording, cost analysis,and fiscal guidance.and fiscal guidance.
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Three Key Points to Remember!Establish ICS early at any incident and keep it simple.. This will be your foundation for the incident. If you don’t you will be chasing after the incident instead of managing it!
Think of ICS as a toolbox full of tools you may or may not choose to use, use what you need, remember to pick the tools up!
Practice ICS at every incident so when the “Big One” hits you will be ready!……
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Are We Ready?
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Questions & Comments…..