Pentagon Crisis
Background
Situation Overview September 11, 2001 one of the most impactful disasters in North American history. It is recorded that “at 9:37:46, American Airline Flight 77 crashed into the Pentagon [and] all on board, as well as, many civilians were killed in the building” (the pentagon report, 2004). In another article it is stated the American Airlines Flight 77 killed “a crew of six, 58 passengers, and 125 individual [inside] the Pentagon” (Moynihan,2007) after being hijacked. Within an hour after the attack occurred many personnel were dispatched to help aid in the crisis, containing the fire, rescuing the injured, and providing medical services. It is suggested the Pentagon attack was not a coincidence as the World Trade …show more content…
The ICS model can be broken down into 3 tier strengths. Each tier focuses on a different goal; therefore, when combine shows success. The first tier predefines hierarchy, develops the action plan, and demonstrates the span of control. The second tier, delegates authority, builds cross-jurisdictional relationships, and communicational plans. Finally, the third tier, mobilizes the resources, integration of non-government agencies and non-fire personnel. (Dana Cole, …show more content…
After 9/11 they changed the policies, to make the ICS adaptable for managing all crisis’s. However, not all situation were proven successful with this method, the Pentagon attack was deemed as a success.
Success and Failures The response plan to the pentagon attack has been explained to be successful in two ways. First, the strong bond between the emergency responders. Without having strong communication and trust among the responders. The response may have been slower, as well as, causing more issues on top of the initial crisis. Secondly, the use of the ICS, which previously states was a huge contribution to the success. It was deemed so successful, many suggest everyone should adopt the ICS for emergencies (David A. Desrosiers, 2012). However, with success also comes failures. Some of the failures, or challenges with the Pentagon attack was the lack of knowledge of the incident command post for other units, or individuals who responded to help. In addition, to the lack of knowledge there was insufficient medical supplies for the long haul. Many hospitals lacked the medical supplies needed to maintain to fulfill the patients need in the long-term (Arlington Government, 2002). There are other failures, but with failures also comes lessons, which can be
Background
Situation Overview September 11, 2001 one of the most impactful disasters in North American history. It is recorded that “at 9:37:46, American Airline Flight 77 crashed into the Pentagon [and] all on board, as well as, many civilians were killed in the building” (the pentagon report, 2004). In another article it is stated the American Airlines Flight 77 killed “a crew of six, 58 passengers, and 125 individual [inside] the Pentagon” (Moynihan,2007) after being hijacked. Within an hour after the attack occurred many personnel were dispatched to help aid in the crisis, containing the fire, rescuing the injured, and providing medical services. It is suggested the Pentagon attack was not a coincidence as the World Trade …show more content…
The ICS model can be broken down into 3 tier strengths. Each tier focuses on a different goal; therefore, when combine shows success. The first tier predefines hierarchy, develops the action plan, and demonstrates the span of control. The second tier, delegates authority, builds cross-jurisdictional relationships, and communicational plans. Finally, the third tier, mobilizes the resources, integration of non-government agencies and non-fire personnel. (Dana Cole, …show more content…
After 9/11 they changed the policies, to make the ICS adaptable for managing all crisis’s. However, not all situation were proven successful with this method, the Pentagon attack was deemed as a success.
Success and Failures The response plan to the pentagon attack has been explained to be successful in two ways. First, the strong bond between the emergency responders. Without having strong communication and trust among the responders. The response may have been slower, as well as, causing more issues on top of the initial crisis. Secondly, the use of the ICS, which previously states was a huge contribution to the success. It was deemed so successful, many suggest everyone should adopt the ICS for emergencies (David A. Desrosiers, 2012). However, with success also comes failures. Some of the failures, or challenges with the Pentagon attack was the lack of knowledge of the incident command post for other units, or individuals who responded to help. In addition, to the lack of knowledge there was insufficient medical supplies for the long haul. Many hospitals lacked the medical supplies needed to maintain to fulfill the patients need in the long-term (Arlington Government, 2002). There are other failures, but with failures also comes lessons, which can be