Incident Command System For Schools · 2 The Incident Command System Is used 1000’s of times a...
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Incident Command System
For Schools
By: Bob King Director of Safety & Security
Wenatchee School District #246
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The Incident Command System
Is used 1000’s of times a day in the fire service across the United States.
Police agencies are training to ICS and using the system when the situation calls for a larger than normal operation.
School Districts are using the ICS training in greater numbers.
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Partnerships in School Safety Planning
Safe school plans emphasize collaboration between schools and :
Law Enforcement Fire Departments Emergency Medical Services Social services/ mental health agencies Parents and families
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Use ICS in Safety Planning
The use of ICS in the planning process reinforces your team’s ability to use the methods in an actual incident.
The use of the ICS approach allows for cross-training of a number of personnel so that the functions can continue despite absences.
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Why We Need an ICS Plan-STANDARDIZATION
District Crisis Management Plan
Individual School Crisis Response Plan
Responders Crisis Response Plan
Community Response Actions
School Incident Command System
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Who Benefits from Standardization?
School Security Officers Principals Office Staff Teachers and Substitute Teachers Para’s District Support Personnel Emergency Responders Responding or Concerned Community STUDENTS!
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What should we be prepared for?
Terrorism – Fire - Earthquakes Dam Failure – Power Outages Snow, Ice, Wind Storms Hazardous Materials (Spills, leakage) Vehicle Accidents – Train Derailment Volcanic Eruptions Nearby Crime Incident, Civil Unrest Structure Failure
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School Response Options
Fire Drill/Evacuation On site – short/long term (Shelter in place) Off site – Building secured – secure route and location
Lockdowns
School Closure
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Effects on Schools
Community wide event = Limited support because resources are being stretched thin
District wide event = Moderate support, more resources available
Single school event = Major support, all resources can respond
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School Incident Management Team
Designated Incident Management Teams for – Planning
Response Recovery
Federal mandate: NIMS - (National Incident Management System)
Must organize using Incident Command System
Fire, police and other responders will use the same system
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Team Tasks & Priorities
Safety & Security of the Students & Staff Initiate immediate response Coordinate with responding agencies Understand the risk to responders and students Understand the impact of the event on the school
community Communications with all involved Work to minimize the impact of the event Plan for the return back to normal school
operations
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Incident Command System
Based on function, not personality or title
Expandable and contractible
Activate only what you need
Utilizes a chain of command
Span of control: 5 positions (Incident Commander, Operations, Logistics, Planning & Intel, Admin/Finance)
Standardizes responses from all responders
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Unified Command Fire and police departments will be using the same
organizational system
Police agencies now use ICS more often
Linked through the Liaison Officer
Who’s in charge? – Dependant upon the nature of the event
Could become an event that requires an Emergency Operations Center
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School Incident Command System
First Aid Search & Locate
Maintenance Security
Accountability Sheltering
Student Release
PIO
Liaison
Safety
Mental Health Team
Logistics Operations
Transportation Food, Water,
Supplies Communications
Incident Log Recorder Record Keeping
Incident Commander
Planning & Intel. Admin. & Finance
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Command Staff
Incident Commander
Public Information Officer (PIO)
Liaison Officer
Safety Officer
Mental Health Team Rep.
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Incident Commander Coordinate the response efforts
Divides responses by needed function
Delegate resources to fill those needs
Maintains “Big Picture” vantage point
Continually check on status, progress and needs of other resources or support
May (should) be in a separate command post from emergency responders
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Public Information Officer Handles all media, both on-site and remote
May (should) be spokesperson or arrange interviews with
written press releases
Establishes Media contact point or briefing area: Protects command from distractions Reduces freelancing by media as it provides one point for
information Communicates with public, staff, parents and students
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Liaison Officer
Vital link with other agencies on scene
Remains in contact with command at all times, either at primary CP or at secondary command post. (Radio Communications, Cell Phone, Hardwire Intercom)
Must have strong knowledge of the big picture & the strategic direction of command
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Safety Officer The eyes and ears for command The safety net for the incident Responsible for the physical & emotional needs of
the staff Watches for unsafe actions or inactions Authority to stop an unsafe action Reports directly to command Must be identified ( by vest) and be able to roam
freely Does not become involved in directing operations or
the tactics used
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Mental Health Crisis Team Rep.
Responsible for mental health and support activities
Coordinates with community assistance
Develops mental health portion of Aftermath plan
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ICS Positions
Operations: Doers - Accountability, First Aid, Location and Shelters, Search & Locate, Security
Logistics: Getters - Resources, Transportation, Communication, Food, Water, Supplies
Planning/Intelligence: Thinkers - Log Recorder, Information
Administration/Finance: Money and Records - Record keeping, funding, costs
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Operations
These are DOERS Concerned with Accountability, Welfare,
Student Release and Unification, Assembly Shelter, First Aid, Search and Rescue, Security
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Student Accountability Team
Checks attendance records
Cross matches lists
Both students and adults
Reports to the Operations Chief
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First Aid Team Nurse should be leader
Backed up with other staff with first aid/CPR training
Supplies and records need to be easily accessed
A member might accompany children to hospital
Responsible for Patient Tracking
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Search and Locate Team
Responsible to “sweep” restrooms, hallways, classrooms and other areas for students
Community responders will do actual Search and Rescue when they arrive but Search and Locate Team may assist
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Assembly Shelter Team
Responsible for establishing and setting up evacuation site
Coordinates the supervision of students at the site until released
Works closely with the Parent Student Reunification team
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Student Unification Team
Sets up Parent Unification Center
Gets info from Accountability Team
Should have an Administrator present
Documents person picking up child
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Operations Operations
Medical Security Student Care Utilities
Search & Locate
First Aid
Treat & Transport
On Campus
Off-site Locations
Supervision And Accountability
Mental Health - Before and After Triage
Student Unification Unification Site
M&O Duties
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Logistics
These are the GETTERS
Responsible for transportation, food, water, supplies
Communication
Staging areas for parents and volunteers
Resources Material People
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Transportation Team
Calls for school buses, vans and other district vehicles
Supervises loading of vehicles and coordinates with accountability people from Operations
May arrange alternative transportation
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Communications Team
Responsible for communication equipment and protocol used between groups (phones, radios, messaging)
Works closely with the Public Information Officer
Reports to Logistics Officer
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Food, Water, Supplies Team
Located and arranges delivery of food, water and other supplies as needed
Locates and arranges other resources as needed (people, vehicles, porta-potty etc.)
Reports to Logistics Officer
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Logistics Logistics Officer
Transportation Communications Sheltering Support Supplies
Vehicle
Staging Area
Fuel & Service
Drivers
Radios or Phones
Batteries
Power, Accessories
Buildings or tents
Food & Water
Restrooms
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Planning/Intelligence
Gathers, evaluates and disseminates information
May provide list of witnesses or other information to the Command Post as needed
Assists with planning response
Plans for Recovery
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Incident/Log Recorder
Is located in school Command Center
Stays close to the school Incident Commander
Keeps a running status board and log of all events
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Planning & Intelligence
Recorder
Documentation Forecasting Situation Analysis
Maintains Status Board Short-term Issues
Long-term Issues Maintains Event Log
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Administration / Finance
Responsible for all money spent on the event
Maintains Time/Overtime records
Maintains all receipts, bills, invoices
Official records of the event
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Finance & Administration
Finance & Admin
Time Keeping Purchasing Personnel Costs
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School Incident Command System
First Aid Search & Locate
Maintenance Security
Accountability Sheltering
Student Release
PIO
Liaison
Safety
Mental Health Team
Logistics Operations
Transportation Food, Water,
Supplies Communications
Incident Log Recorder Record Keeping
Incident Commander
Planning & Intel. Admin. & Finance
Summary
Use the best person for the job to fill the position, not because of their title
Be consistent, use the same procedures on every event
Document everything! Don’t be afraid to seek help! If you have questions, ask!
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Contact your Safety & Security Department if you have any questions – 663-1248
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