Post on 24-Dec-2015
1
CMD112
Incident Command
System Orientation
(For British Columbia)
Facilitated
Review
Session
2
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of the distance learning course, participants will be able to:
1. Describe the Incident Command System
2. Identify the types of incidents that use ICS
3. Explain the twelve ICS principles
4. Identify common ICS responsibilities
3
What is BCERMS?
• British Columbia Emergency Response Management System
• Comprehensive “all-hazards” management system
• Designed to:– Standardize process for multi-jurisdictional
response– Guide agencies/departments in preparing
emergency plans– Clarify roles & responsibilities – Facilitate coordination of public & private sector
response
4
BCERMS Response Goals
1. Provide for safety & health of responders2. Save lives3. Reduce suffering4. Protect public health5. Protect government infrastructure6. Protect property7. Protect the environment8. Reduce economic and social losses
5
BCERMS Components
1. Operations & Control
2. Qualifications
3. Technology
4. Training
5. Publications
6
BCERMS Response Structure
PECC
PREOC
EOC
ICP
Provincial CentralCoordination Level
Provincial RegionalCoordination Level
Site Support
Site
LEVELSLEVELS FACILITIESFACILITIES
Provincial Emergency Coordination Centre
Provincial Regional Emergency Operations Centre
Emergency Operations Centre
Incident Command Post
7
What is the Incident Command System?
• a model for command, control, and coordination of emergency response at the site level
• ICS principles can also be used to coordinate site-support activity at other response levels (i.e., EOC…)
8
Applications
Fires, hazardous materials,
multi-casualty incidents…
9
Single and multi-
agency law
enforcement
incidents
Applications
10
• Multi-jurisdiction & multi-agency responses• Air, rail, water or ground transportation
accidents• Search & Rescue Missions• Oil spill response & recovery• Planned Events• Private sector emergency management
programs
Applications
11
ICS Principles
1. Five Primary Functions2. Establishing and Transferring Command3. Single or Unified Command Structure 4. Management by Objectives5. Consolidated Incident Action Plans6. Comprehensive Resource Management
12
ICS Principles
7. Unity and Chain of Command8. Manageable Span of Control9. Modular Organization10. Personnel Accountability11. Common Terminology12. Integrated Communications
13
1. Five Primary Functions
Command
Operations Planning Logistics Finance/
Administration
14
Command
• Sets objectives and priorities
• Responsible for all incident or event activity
• There will always be an Incident Commander (IC)
15
Command Staff Positions
IC
Operations Planning Logistics
Liaison OfficerLiaison Officer
Information OfficerInformation Officer
Safety OfficerSafety Officer
Finance/Admin
16
Command Staff
Information OfficerOne per incident who serves as a central point for information dissemination
Safety OfficerAnticipates, detects, and corrects unsafe situations
Liaison OfficerContact point for representatives of assisting and cooperating agencies
17
Operations
Conducts tactical operationsDevelops the tactical objectives and
organizationDirects all Resources
18
Planning
Collects, evaluates, and displays incident information
Maintains status of resources
Prepares Incident Action Plan (IAP)
Prepares other incident related documentation
19
Logistics
Provides services and support to meet the incident or event’s needs
Provides resourcesProvides other services
20
Finance / Administration
• Keeps track of incident related expenses– equipment records– procurement contracts– other financial related expenses of the
incident
• Monitors costs
21
ICS Response Functions
Command Command The “Boss”The “Boss”
OperationsOperations The “Do-ers”The “Do-ers”
PlanningPlanning The “Thinkers”The “Thinkers”
LogisticsLogistics The “Getters”The “Getters”
Finance/Finance/ The “Payers”The “Payers”
AdministrationAdministration
22
ICS Organization
Incident Commander
Operations Section
Planning Section
Logistics Section
Finance/Administration
Section
Branches
Divisions&
Groups
Strike Teams
Task Forces
Single Resources
Special Operations
Branch
ResourcesUnit
SituationUnit
DocumentationUnit
DemobilizationUnit
Support Branch
Supply Unit
Facilities Unit
Ground Support Unit
Service Branch
Communications Unit
Food Unit
Medical Unit
Time Unit
ProcurementUnit
Compensation/Claims Unit
Cost Unit
Information Safety
Liaison
Staging Area
23
2. Establishing Command
“Command at an incident is
initially established by the first
arriving authority at the scene.”
24
2. Transfer Command
Reasons for transfer:
more qualified person assumes command
jurisdictional or agency change in command is legally required or makes good management sense
normal turnover of personnel on long or extended incidents
25
3. Single Command
• Every incident will have an Incident Commander
• The Incident Commander is responsible for all incidents or event activities
26
A B
C
3. Unified Command
A-ICS
B-ICS
C-ICS
27
A B
C
Unified Command
A B C
One Incident Command Post
One Operations Section Chief
A single, coordinated Incident Action Plan
28
4. Management by Objectives
Objectives:
Attainable
Measurable
Flexible
29
1. Agency Policy and Direction
2. Establish Incident Objectives
3. Select Strategy
4. Tactical Direction
ACHIEVE GOALACHIEVE GOAL
Incident Management by Objectives
30
5. Consolidated Incident Action Plan
Every incident has oneProvides direction for future actionsIncludes measurable tactical operationsOne for each operational period
31
Essential Elements
Statement of objectives
Organization
Assignments to accomplish objectives,strategies & tactics
Supporting material
SupportingPlans
ICS 205ICS 206
SupportingPlans
ICS 205ICS 206
Assignment List
ICS 204
OrganizationAssignment
ICS 203
IncidentObjectives
1...2...3...
ICS 202
Incident Action Plan
32
6. Comprehensive Resource Management
Single ResourceIncludes personnel & equipment
Strike TeamCombination of same kind & type
Task ForceCombination of single resources
33
7. Unity & Chain of Command
34
• number of subordinates that one supervisor can manage effectively
• suggested range is 1:3 – 1:7• Optimum is 1:5Optimum is 1:5
8. Manageable Span of Control
35
IC
Safety
Alpha Division
Team Team Team Team
DeltaDivision
Team Team Team Team
RIT1
RIT 2
VentGroup
Info
Liaison
Operations Planning LogisticsFinanceAdmin
Team
9. Modular Organization
36
10. Personnel Accountability
37
11. Common Terminology
Applied to:
Organizational elementsPosition titlesResourcesFacilities
38
Common Titles
IncidentIncidentCommandCommand
Operations Planning Logistics Finance/
Administration
Branch Branch Branch Branch
Division Group
Single ResourcesTask ForcesStrike Teams
Units within Planning, Logistics & Finance/
Administration
Managerial Level
Command
SectionChiefs
Directors
Supervisors
Leaders
39
Incident Facilities
• Incident Command Post
• Staging Area
• Base
• Camps
• Helibase
• Helispots
40
12. Integrated Communication
41
Communication Networks
Command net
Tactical nets
Support net
Ground-to-air
Air-to-air
42
Common ICS Responsibilities
Receive incident assignmentBring specialized and personal suppliesCheck InUse clear text communicationsObtain briefing from immediate supervisorAcquire necessary work materialsOrganize and brief any subordinates Brief reliefComplete forms
43
Think ICS even at the simplest of incidents.
If you think of the 55 functions
CommandCommand OperationsOperations PlanningPlanning Logistics Logistics Finance/AdministrationFinance/Administration
at the start of an incident, the transition from a small operation to a major event will be
much easier.
Summary
44
Summary
• ICS requires only one position filled - the Incident Commander (IC)
• IC fulfills all of the functional responsibilities (boxes) until assigned to another person
• Each function (box) is filled only if and when necessary.
• Think functions not people!
45
Learning Assessment
For academic credit:
• Complete the exam provided with each purchased copy of a JIBC distance learning manual.
• Submit the answer sheet/exam and student information form to the JIBC.
• Grade of 70% or higher is required to obtain course credit.
46
Closing
• Comments & Questions• Additional resources found at:
www.myemresources.com • For information on further training
please contact:Justice Institute of British ColumbiaEmergency Management Division
715 McBride Boulevard New Westminster, BC V3L 5T4
www.jibc.ca/emergency604.528.5790 emergency@jibc.ca