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An incident is...

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an occurrence, either human caused or by 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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Purposes of ICS

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o Meet the needs of incidents of any kind or size.
o Allow personnel from a variety of agencies to meld rapidly into a common management structure.
o Provide logistical and administrative support to operational staff.
o Be cost effective by avoiding duplication of efforts.

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HSPD-5 called for...

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a National Incident Management System (NIMS) and identified steps for improved coordination of Federal, State, local, and private industry response to incidents and described the way these agencies will prepare for such a response

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ALL communications must be in...

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CLEAR TEXT
Do not use radio codes, agency-specific codes, or jargon.

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An Incident Action Plan (IAP) is...

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an oral or written plan containing general objectives reflecting the overall strategy for managing an incident. EVERY incident must have one (verbal or written).

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Operational Period

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Timeframe for measurable strategic operations to be prepared and achieved.

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Elements of Incident Action Plan

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• What do we want to do?
• Who is responsible for doing it?
• How do we communicate with each other?
• What is the procedure if someone is injured?

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Span of control

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pertains to the number of individuals or resources that one supervisor can manage effectively during emergency response incidents or special events.

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Effective span of control on incidents may...

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vary from three (3) to seven (7),

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Recommended span of control

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1 Supervisor to 5 Reporting Elements

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Incident Command Post

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the location from which the Incident Commander oversees all incident operations. Designated by name if the incident.

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Staging Areas

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are temporary locations at an incident where personnel and equipment are kept while waiting for tactical assignments.

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Base

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is the location from which primary logistics and administrative functions are coordinated and administered

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Camp

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is the location where resources may be kept to support incident operations if a Base is not accessible to all resources

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Helibase

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is the location from which helicopter-centered air operations are conducted

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Helispots

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are more temporary locations at the incident, where helicopters can safely land and take off.

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Tactical Resources

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Personnel and major items of equipment that are available or potentially available to the Operations function on assignment to incidents

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Support Resources

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All other resources required to support the incident. Food, communications equipment, tents, supplies, and fleet vehicles are examples of support resources.

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Effective ICS communications includes three elements

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• Procedures and processes for transferring information internally and externally.
• The "hardware" systems used to transfer information.
• Planning for the use of all available communications frequencies and resources.

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Chain of command

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means that every individual is accountable to only one designated supervisor to whom they report at the scene of an incident

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Single Command

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Incident Commander will have complete responsibility for incident management

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Unified Command

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responding agencies and/or jurisdictions with responsibility for the incident share incident management.

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Unified Command may be needed for incidents involving

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• Multiple jurisdictions.
• A single jurisdiction with multiple agencies sharing responsibility.
• Multiple jurisdictions with multi-agency involvement

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

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transfer of command

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Check-In:

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All responders, regardless of agency affiliation, must report in to receive an assignment in accordance with the procedures established by the Incident Commander.

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Unity of Command

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Each individual involved in incident operations will be assigned to only one supervisor.

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Operations

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Conducts operations to reach the incident objectives. Establishes the tactics and directs all operational resources

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Planning

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

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Logistics

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Provides resources and needed services to support the achievement of the incident objectives

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Finance/Administration

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Monitors costs related to the incident. Provides accounting, procurement, time recording, and cost analyses

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Only position which is ALWAY staffed

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Incident Commander

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Organizational Level: Incident Command

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Title: Incident Commander

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Support Position: Deputy

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Organizational Level: Command Staff

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Title: Officer

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Support Position:Assistant

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Organizational Level:General Staff (section)

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Title: Chief

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Support Position: Deputy

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Organizational Level: Branch

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Title: Director

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Support Position:Deputy

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Organizational Level: Division/Group

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Title: Supervisor

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Support Position:N/A

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Organizational Level: Unit

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Title: Leader

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Support Position: Manager

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Organizational Level: Strike Team/Task Force

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Title: Leader

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Support Position: Single Resource Boss

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Incident Commander is specifically responsible for:

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Incident Safety
Providing Information services to internal and external stakeholders
Establishing and maintaining liaison with other agencies participating in the incident.

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Public Information Officer

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serves as the conduit for information to internal and external stakeholders, including the media or other organizations seeking information directly from the incident or event.

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Safety Officer

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monitors safety conditions and develops measures for assuring the safety of all assigned personnel

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Liaison Officer

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who serves as the primary contact for supporting agencies assisting at an incident

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General Staff is made up of what four sections?

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Operations, Planning, Logistics, and Finance/Administration

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Who runs a general staff section?

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Chief

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Operations Section Chief

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will develop and manage the Operations Section to accomplish the incident objectives set by the Incident Commander. The Operations Section Chief is normally the person with the greatest technical and tactical expertise in dealing with the problem at hand.

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Divisions

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used to divide an incident geographically

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Groups

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are used to describe functional areas of operation

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Branches

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are used when the number of Divisions or Groups exceeds the span of control and can be either geographical or functional

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The person in charge of each Division is designated as a

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Supervisor

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The person in charge of each Group is designated as a

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Supervisor

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The person in charge of each Branch is designated as a

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Director

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A combination of mixed resources with common communications

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Task Force

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Supervises a Task Force

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Task Force Leader

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A set number of resources of the same kind and type

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Strike Teams

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Supervises a Strike Team

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Strike Team Leader

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Single Resources

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May be individuals, a piece of equipment and its personnel complement, or a crew or team of individuals with an identified supervisor

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The major activities of the Planning Section may include

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• Collecting, evaluating, and displaying incident intelligence and information.
• Preparing and documenting Incident Action Plans.
• Conducting long-range and/or contingency planning.
• Developing plans for demobilization.
• Maintaining incident documentation.
• Tracking resources assigned to the incident.

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Conducts all check-in activities and maintains the status of all incident resources.

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Resources Unit

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Collects and analyzes information on the current situation, prepares situation displays and situation summaries, and develops maps and projections.

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Situation Unit

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Provides duplication services, including the written Incident Action Plan. Maintains and archives all incident-related documentation

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Documentation Unit

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Demobilization Unit

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Assists in ensuring that resources are released from the incident in an orderly, safe, and cost-effective manner

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The Logistics Section is responsible for all of the services and support needs, including

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• Ordering, obtaining, maintaining, and accounting for essential personnel, equipment, and supplies.
• Providing communication planning and resources.
• Setting up food services.
• Setting up and maintaining incident facilities.
• Providing support transportation.
• Providing medical services to incident personnel.

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Prepares and implements the Incident Communication Plan (ICS-205), distributes and maintains communications equipment, supervises the Incident Communications Center, and establishes adequate communications over the incident.

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Communication Unit

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Develops the Medical Plan (ICS-206), provides first aid and light medical treatment for personnel assigned to the incident, and prepares procedures for a major medical emergency.

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Medical Unit

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Responsible for providing meals and drinking water for incident personnel, and obtains the necessary equipment and supplies to operate food service facilities at Bases and Camps

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Food Unit

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The Logistics SERVICE Branch includes

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Communication, Food, & Medical Units

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The Logistics SUPPORT Branch includes

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Supply unit, Facilities Unit, Ground Support Unit

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Determines the type and amount of supplies needed to support the incident. The Unit orders, receives, stores, and distributes supplies, and services nonexpendable equipment. All resource orders are placed through the Supply Unit. The Unit maintains inventory and accountability of supplies and equipment

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Supply Unit

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Sets up and maintains incident facilities. Provides managers for the Incident Base and Camps. Also responsible for facility security and facility maintenance services: sanitation, lighting, cleanup

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Facilities Unit

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Prepares the Transportation Plan. Arranges for, activates, and documents the fueling and maintenance of assigned ground transportation. Arranges for the transportation of personnel, supplies, food, and equipment

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Ground Support Unit

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The Finance/Administration Section is responsible for:

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• Contract negotiation and monitoring.
• Timekeeping.
• Cost analysis.
• Compensation for injury or damage to property.

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The Finance/Administration Section may staff four Units, what are they

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Procurement Unit
Time Unit
Cost Unit
Compensation/Claims Unit

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Responsible for administering all financial matters pertaining to vendor contracts, leases, and fiscal agreements

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Procurement Unit

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Responsible for incident personnel time recording.

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Time Unit

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Collects all cost data, performs cost effectiveness analyses, provides cost estimates, and makes cost savings recommendations

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Cost Unit

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Responsible for the overall management and direction of all administrative matters pertaining to compensation for injury and claims related activities kept for the incident.

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Compensation/Claims Unit

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ICS Represents Organizational

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