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OPERATIONS SECTIONTRAINING
Communications Team Workshop
Developed by:Renee A. Domingo – Oakland Fire Department
andJeannie Goobanoff, Loss Prevention Director
RESIG
Agenda
REVIEW: The role of the Emergency Operations Center(EOC)
REVIEW of SEMS and NIMS
REVIEW: The Incident Command System (ICS) structurethat is used during Emergency Response
REVIEW: The Emergency Operations Plan and theEmergency Response Teams and how they fit into theICS/SEMS/NIMS model
The Operations Section – Communications Team roles andresponsibilities
What is the role ofan Emergency
OperationsCenter (EOC)?
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What is the role of anEmergency Operations Center?
Centralized facility from which emergencyresponse efforts can be coordinated and directed
Centralized facility for decision makers
Central information gathering and record keepingcenter
Source of CONFIRMED public information andmedia coordination
Emergency Operations CenterRequirements
Must be SEMS/NIMS compliant
Provides Management, Operations, Logistics,Planning/Intelligence and Financial coordination forresponse and recovery efforts
Facility should be self sufficient and self containedfor at least a 24 hour operation
What is S.E.M.S.?
SEMS is the Standardized Emergency Management System developedby the State of CaliforniaSEMS is used:– To qualify to receive State reimbursement;– To improve coordination between response agencies;– To coordinate flow of information & resources;– To improve mobilization, use and tracking of resources.– The use of SEMS has been required since December of 1996!!!!
Emphasizes the use of ICS– Uses the functions of:
Management/CommandOperationsLogisticsPlanning/IntelligenceFinance/Administration
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What is N.I.M.S.?
National Incident Management System– Uses an ALL-Hazards approach
– Required to qualify for Federalpreparedness assistance (FEMA)
– Emphasizes the use of ICS– Uses the same functions as SEMS
Management/CommandOperationsLogisticsPlanning/IntelligenceFinance/Administration
NIMS TRAININGREQUIREMENTS
All disaster service workers (all publicAll disaster service workers (all publicemployees, employees, including school employeesincluding school employees) are) areto complete IS-700, ICS 100 and ICS 200.to complete IS-700, ICS 100 and ICS 200.
These are all on-line FEMA coursesThese are all on-line FEMA courses
Deadline for completion: September 30, 2007Deadline for completion: September 30, 2007
NOTE: RESIG has developed a one hour combined course thatmeets these requirements.
What is the structure of theIncident Command System
(ICS)?
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Incident Command System (ICS)Organizational Structure
Incident Command System (ICS)Organizational Structure
MANAGEMENT/COMMAND
PLANNING/
INTELLIGENCEOPERATIONS LOGISTICS FINANCE/ADM
Incident Command System (ICS) Functions
MANAGEMENT - Overall emergency policy and coordination including public information,safety officer and liaison officer- COLOR: BLACKTHE LEADERS
OPERATIONS - *Tactical response teams*TACTICAL is defined as….”Any skillful method to gain an end. Done or made for thepurpose of trying to achieve an immediate or short-term aim.” COLOR: RED
THE DOERS
PLANNING/INTELLIGENCE - Information gathering and action plans. COLOR: BLUE
THE THINKERS
LOGISTICS - Support, supplies, equipment and personnel COLOR: YELLOW *Logistics is defined as “The military science of procuring, maintaining and transporting of
material and personnel.” THE GETTERS
FINANCE/ADMIN - Monitoring costs and assisting with recovery COLOR: GREENTHE PAYERS & TRACKERS
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The ICS Functions
Student Release/ Staff Accounting
Crisis Intervention
Finance/Admin
EOC Director/IncidentCommander
Operations
Situation
Status
First Aid
Light Search & Rescue
Maintenance/Fire/Site Security
Recordkeeping
-PIO-Safety-Liaison
Planning/Intelligence
Documentation
Supplies andStaffing
Transportation
Assembly/Shelter
Communications
Logistics
Operations SectionRoles and Responsibilities
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Student Release/ Staff Accounting
Crisis Intervention
Finance/Admin
EOC Director/IncidentCommander
Operations
Situation
Status
First Aid
Light Search & Rescue
Maintenance/Fire/Site Security
Recordkeeping
-PIO-Safety-Liaison
Planning/Intelligence
Documentation
Supplies and Staffing
Transportation
Assembly/Shelter
Communications
Logistics
Operations SectionResponsibilities
Carries out all emergency response activitiesincluding:Assembly/ShelterCommunicationsCrisis InterventionFirst AidLight Search and RescueMaintenance/Fire/Site SecurityStudent Release/Staff Accounting
THE DOERS
OperationsSection Chief Responsibilities
Ensures LIFE SAFETY Measures
Alerting and Warning
Emergency First Aid
Psychological First Aid
Response Teams
Supervises the execution of the Operations portionof the Action Plan
Passes all information to the Planning/IntelligenceSection Chief
Provides information to Liaison and PIO as required
Approves release of resources
Maintains close communication with EOCDirector/Incident Commander
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Student Release/ Staff Accounting
Crisis Intervention
Finance/Admin
EOC Director/IncidentCommander
Operations
Situation
Status
First Aid
Light Search & Rescue
Maintenance/Fire/Site Security
Recordkeeping
-PIO-Safety-Liaison
Planning/Intelligence
Documentation
Supplies and Staffing
Transportation
Assembly/Shelter
Communications
Logistics
Communications Team LeaderResponsibilities
Coordinate all communications functions
Ensure all communications equipment functions properly
Ensure all communications (incoming & outgoing) are beingproperly logged
Oversee message relay via runners, if necessary
Monitor radio stations and television for local news
Refer all media requests to PIO
CommunicationsTeam Responsibilities
FIRST ACTIONS INCLUDE: Sign in
Put on Personal Safety equipment and Position Identifier
Read Position Description
Obtain a Briefing from the Team Leader
Review and understand Section Objectives and Strategies
Get needed equipment from Logistics
Set up Communications Center and test all equipment
Check radios for proper operability
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CommunicationsTeam Responsibilities
OPERATIONAL DUTIES INCLUDE:
– Log in all incoming and outgoing communications(date/time/originator/recipient/details)
– Generate Situation Status Report when directed by Team Leader or SectionChief
– Constantly check to ensure that all communications equipment isoperating properly
– Respond to requests for assistance with communications equipment toensure efficient dissemination of information
– Dispatch runners as needed to relay messages to all Teams
– Refer Media requests to PIO
– Monitor internal radio traffic, local radio and television for local news and news updates
– Assess need for additional communications equipment and advise TeamLeader
CommunicationsTeam Responsibilities
UPON EOC DEACTIVATION
CLOSING DOWN ACTIONS INCLUDE:Complete the close out of all Activity Logs,reports, documentation and turn in to TeamLeader
Return all communications equipment, otherequipment and unused supplies to Logistics
Sign out and leave contact information incase you need to be reached
Group Activity-10 minutes
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SCENARIO:– It is 1:00 p.m. on a Tuesday. The students are
just returning to their classrooms after lunchand…..the ground begins to shake!! The shakinggets stronger and a huge jolt hits! Windows arebreaking and file cabinets are falling……somestudents have been injured along with several staffmembers…..
– The shaking stops and you can hear peoplecalling out for help…..the smell of gas fills theair…………..
First things first……
All students and staff should drop, cover andhold on at the first sign of shakingThose who are outside should move away frombuildings and other structures that could fall onthemAfter the shaking has stopped, all those whohave not been injured should leave the buildingsand assemble in a pre-designated areaBefore proceeding to your team’s meeting area,wait for instructions from your Team LeaderTake care of immediate safety issues
Group Activity-10 minutes
1) Based on the limited information provided in thescenario, what might happen at this point?
2) Who would need to make a decision as to whatactions, if any, should be taken?
3) Based upon your Team’s responsibilities,
What might your objectives be during anEmergency Response?
4) LIST ONE TO TWO OBJECTIVES
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Communications TeamObjectives (examples)
Obtain briefing from Team Leader to understand the situation
Get supplies from Logistics
Set up communications area and distribute equipment, if needed
Test equipment to ensure proper operations
Have Team Leader designate runners if equipment is notoperational
THANK YOU!