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ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1999
INCIDENT MANAGEMENT INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEMSYSTEM
ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1999
INCIDENT MANAGEMENT INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEMSYSTEM
Module 1Module 1
Introduction and Command Introduction and Command ProceduresProcedures
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INCIDENT MANAGEMENT INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEMSYSTEMObjectivesObjectives
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INCIDENT MANAGEMENT INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEMSYSTEMObjectivesObjectives
• Identify the purposes of IMSIdentify the purposes of IMS
ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1999
INCIDENT MANAGEMENT INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEMSYSTEMObjectivesObjectives
• Identify the purposes of IMSIdentify the purposes of IMS
• Identify when IMS is requiredIdentify when IMS is required
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INCIDENT MANAGEMENT INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEMSYSTEMObjectivesObjectives
• Identify the purposes of IMSIdentify the purposes of IMS
• Identify when IMS is requiredIdentify when IMS is required
• Identify command responsibilitiesIdentify command responsibilities
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INCIDENT MANAGEMENT INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEMSYSTEMObjectivesObjectives
• Identify the purposes of IMSIdentify the purposes of IMS
• Identify when IMS is requiredIdentify when IMS is required
• Identify command responsibilitiesIdentify command responsibilities
• Explain incident goals and objectivesExplain incident goals and objectives
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INCIDENT MANAGEMENT INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEMSYSTEMObjectivesObjectives
• List the standard command List the standard command functionsfunctions
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INCIDENT MANAGEMENT INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEMSYSTEMObjectivesObjectives
• List the standard command List the standard command functionsfunctions
• Identify the 3 types of commandIdentify the 3 types of command
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INCIDENT MANAGEMENT INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEMSYSTEMObjectivesObjectives
• List the standard command List the standard command functionsfunctions
• Identify the 3 types of commandIdentify the 3 types of command
• List the 6 items required in an initial List the 6 items required in an initial radio reportradio report
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INCIDENT MANAGEMENT INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEMSYSTEMObjectivesObjectives
• Demonstrate giving an initial radio Demonstrate giving an initial radio reportreport
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What is IMS?What is IMS?
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What is IMS?What is IMS?
The Incident Management System The Incident Management System (IMS) is a standard method of (IMS) is a standard method of operating at operating at allall incidents that the incidents that the Elgin Fire Department responds to. Elgin Fire Department responds to. This includes fires, hazardous This includes fires, hazardous materials incidents, EMS, water materials incidents, EMS, water rescue and other types of rescue and other types of emergencies.emergencies.
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What IMS is:What IMS is:
ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1999
What IMS is:What IMS is:
• A management tool that defines the A management tool that defines the roles and responsibilities of all units roles and responsibilities of all units responding to an incidentresponding to an incident
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What IMS is:What IMS is:
• A management tool that defines the A management tool that defines the roles and responsibilities of all units roles and responsibilities of all units responding to an incidentresponding to an incident
• A system that enables one individual A system that enables one individual to control the incidentto control the incident
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What IMS is:What IMS is:
• A management tool that defines the A management tool that defines the roles and responsibilities of all units roles and responsibilities of all units responding to an incidentresponding to an incident
• A system that enables one individual A system that enables one individual to control the incidentto control the incident
• A system designed to eliminate A system designed to eliminate “freelancing”“freelancing” on the fire ground on the fire ground
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What IMS is not:What IMS is not:
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What IMS is not:What IMS is not:
• Designed to “handcuff” or take Designed to “handcuff” or take authority away from the ICauthority away from the IC
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What IMS is not:What IMS is not:
• Designed to “handcuff” or take Designed to “handcuff” or take authority away from the ICauthority away from the IC
• Designed to set strategies or control Designed to set strategies or control tacticstactics
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What IMS is not:What IMS is not:
• Designed to “handcuff” or take Designed to “handcuff” or take authority away from the ICauthority away from the IC
• Designed to set strategies or control Designed to set strategies or control tacticstactics
• Designed to require “more guys in Designed to require “more guys in vests” than firefightersvests” than firefighters
ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1999
What IMS is not:What IMS is not:
• Designed to “handcuff” or take Designed to “handcuff” or take authority away from the ICauthority away from the IC
• Designed to set strategies or control Designed to set strategies or control tacticstactics
• Designed to require “more guys in Designed to require “more guys in vests” than firefightersvests” than firefighters
• IMS IMS is notis not complicated complicated
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When are we required to When are we required to use IMS?use IMS?
ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1999
When are we required to When are we required to use IMS?use IMS?
• Every multi-company incident we Every multi-company incident we respond to - period.respond to - period.
ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1999
When are we required to When are we required to use IMS?use IMS?
• Every multi-company incident we Every multi-company incident we respond to - period.respond to - period.
• The use of IMS is required byThe use of IMS is required by
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When are we required to When are we required to use IMS?use IMS?
• Every multi-company incident we Every multi-company incident we respond to - period.respond to - period.
• The use of IMS is required byThe use of IMS is required by– SARA Title IIISARA Title III
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When are we required to When are we required to use IMS?use IMS?
• Every multi-company incident we Every multi-company incident we respond to - period.respond to - period.
• The use of IMS is required byThe use of IMS is required by– SARA Title IIISARA Title III– NFPA 1500NFPA 1500
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When are we required to When are we required to use IMS?use IMS?
• Every multi-company incident we Every multi-company incident we respond to - period.respond to - period.
• The use of IMS is required byThe use of IMS is required by– SARA Title IIISARA Title III– NFPA 1500NFPA 1500– NFPA 1561NFPA 1561
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When are we required to When are we required to use IMS?use IMS?
• Every multi-company incident we Every multi-company incident we respond to - period.respond to - period.
• The use of IMS is required byThe use of IMS is required by– SARA Title IIISARA Title III– NFPA 1500NFPA 1500– NFPA 1561NFPA 1561– MABAS Division IIMABAS Division II
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Basic ConceptsBasic Concepts
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Basic ConceptsBasic Concepts
• Unity of CommandUnity of Command
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Basic ConceptsBasic Concepts
• Unity of CommandUnity of Command
• Span of ControlSpan of Control
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Unity of CommandUnity of Command
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Unity of CommandUnity of Command
• Every individual has a supervisorEvery individual has a supervisor
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Unity of CommandUnity of Command
• Every individual has a supervisorEvery individual has a supervisor
• Orders transmitted and accepted Orders transmitted and accepted within immediate chain of commandwithin immediate chain of command
ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1999
Unity of CommandUnity of Command
• Every individual has a supervisorEvery individual has a supervisor
• Orders transmitted and accepted Orders transmitted and accepted within immediate chain of commandwithin immediate chain of command
• Does not prevent communications Does not prevent communications needed for operations/safety of needed for operations/safety of othersothers
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Unity of CommandUnity of Command
• Maintains accountabilityMaintains accountability
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Span of ControlSpan of Control
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Span of ControlSpan of Control
• Number of individuals one Number of individuals one supervisor can effectively managesupervisor can effectively manage
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Span of ControlSpan of Control
• Number of individuals one Number of individuals one supervisor can effectively managesupervisor can effectively manage
• Critical at emergency scene for Critical at emergency scene for safety and accountabilitysafety and accountability
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Span of ControlSpan of Control
• Number of individuals one Number of individuals one supervisor can effectively managesupervisor can effectively manage
• Critical at emergency scene for Critical at emergency scene for safety and accountabilitysafety and accountability
• In IMS, ranges from 3 to 7In IMS, ranges from 3 to 7
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Factors that influence Span Factors that influence Span of Controlof Control
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Factors that influence Span Factors that influence Span of Controlof Control
• Availability and capabilities of Availability and capabilities of supervisors or resourcessupervisors or resources
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Factors that influence Span Factors that influence Span of Controlof Control
• Availability and capabilities of Availability and capabilities of supervisors or resourcessupervisors or resources
• Number and difficulty of Number and difficulty of assignmentsassignments
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Factors that influence Span Factors that influence Span of Controlof Control
• Availability and capabilities of Availability and capabilities of supervisors or resourcessupervisors or resources
• Number and difficulty of Number and difficulty of assignmentsassignments
• Geographic size of incidentGeographic size of incident
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Shift DeputyShift Deputy
Effective Span of ControlEffective Span of Control
Engine 1Engine 1 Quint 1Quint 1Engine 5Engine 5
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Shift DeputyShift Deputy
Engine 2Engine 2 Engine 3Engine 3Engine 1Engine 1 Quint 1Quint 1 Tower 2Tower 2Engine 4Engine 4 Amb. 5Amb. 5 Amb. 4Amb. 4
Not-So-Effective Not-So-Effective Span of ControlSpan of Control
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Command ResponsibilitiesCommand Responsibilities
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Command ResponsibilitiesCommand Responsibilities
• Life Safety - Civilians and Life Safety - Civilians and FirefightersFirefighters
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Command Responsibilities Command Responsibilities
• Life Safety - Civilians and Life Safety - Civilians and FirefightersFirefighters
• Taking care of the problem - Taking care of the problem - stabilizing the incidentstabilizing the incident
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Command ResponsibilitiesCommand Responsibilities
• Life Safety - Civilians and Life Safety - Civilians and FirefightersFirefighters
• Taking care of the problem - Taking care of the problem - stabilizing the incidentstabilizing the incident
• Conserving propertyConserving property
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Incident Goals and Incident Goals and ObjectivesObjectives
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Incident Goals and Incident Goals and ObjectivesObjectives
Strategic GoalsStrategic Goals
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Incident Goals and Incident Goals and ObjectivesObjectives
Strategic GoalsStrategic Goals
Tactical ObjectivesTactical Objectives
ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1999
Incident Goals and Incident Goals and ObjectivesObjectives
Strategic GoalsStrategic Goals
Tactical ObjectivesTactical Objectives
TasksTasks
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Strategic GoalStrategic Goal
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Strategic GoalStrategic Goal
The overall plan that will be used to The overall plan that will be used to control the incident.control the incident.
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Strategic GoalStrategic Goal
The overall plan that will be used to The overall plan that will be used to control the incident.control the incident.
Strategic goals are broad in nature and Strategic goals are broad in nature and are achieved by the completion of are achieved by the completion of
tactical objectives.tactical objectives.
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Examples of Strategic GoalsExamples of Strategic Goals
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Examples of Strategic GoalsExamples of Strategic Goals
• Confine the fire to its current Confine the fire to its current locationlocation
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Examples of Strategic GoalsExamples of Strategic Goals
• Confine the fire to its current Confine the fire to its current locationlocation
• Remove the victims from the trench Remove the victims from the trench collapsecollapse
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Examples of Strategic GoalsExamples of Strategic Goals
• Confine the fire to its current Confine the fire to its current locationlocation
• Remove the victims from the trench Remove the victims from the trench collapsecollapse
• Stop the grass fire at the roadwayStop the grass fire at the roadway
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Tactical ObjectivesTactical Objectives
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Tactical ObjectivesTactical Objectives
Specific operations that must be Specific operations that must be accomplished to achieve strategic accomplished to achieve strategic
goalsgoals
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Tactical ObjectivesTactical Objectives
Specific operations that must be Specific operations that must be accomplished to achieve strategic accomplished to achieve strategic
goalsgoals
• Must be specific and measurableMust be specific and measurable
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Tactical ObjectivesTactical Objectives
Specific operations that must be Specific operations that must be accomplished to achieve strategic accomplished to achieve strategic
goalsgoals
• Must be specific and measurableMust be specific and measurable
• Involve resources assigned to carry Involve resources assigned to carry out the tactical objectivesout the tactical objectives
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Examples of Tactical Examples of Tactical ObjectivesObjectives
• Search and rescue on and above the Search and rescue on and above the fire floorfire floor
• Ventilation on the fire floorVentilation on the fire floor
• Fire attack to contain fireFire attack to contain fire
• Investigate for extensionInvestigate for extension
• Conduct salvageConduct salvage
• Conduct overhaulConduct overhaul
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TasksTasks
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TasksTasks
Specific company assignments to Specific company assignments to accomplish tactical objectivesaccomplish tactical objectives
ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1999
TasksTasks
Specific company assignments to Specific company assignments to accomplish tactical objectivesaccomplish tactical objectives
Company level “hands on” activitiesCompany level “hands on” activities
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Examples of TasksExamples of Tasks
• Advance attack lineAdvance attack line
• Pull ceilingPull ceiling
• Cut roofCut roof
• Shut off gas meterShut off gas meter
• Right handed search of bedroomRight handed search of bedroom
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Example Example
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Example Example
STRATEGIC GOALSTRATEGIC GOAL
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Example Example
STRATEGIC GOALSTRATEGIC GOAL
Confine the fire to its current location Confine the fire to its current location in the buildingin the building
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Example Example
TACTICAL OBJECTIVETACTICAL OBJECTIVE
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Example Example
TACTICAL OBJECTIVETACTICAL OBJECTIVE
Fire attack on the floor of origin to Fire attack on the floor of origin to contain and extinguish the firecontain and extinguish the fire
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Example Example
TASKTASK
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Example Example
TASKTASK
Advance attack lineAdvance attack line
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ActivityActivity
Scenario #1
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Scenario #1Scenario #1
Scenario #1Single Family House Single Family House Fire Fire
123 Main Street123 Main Street
1-44
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Scenario #1Scenario #1
• Strategic goal _________________Strategic goal _________________
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Scenario #1Scenario #1
• Strategic goal _________________Strategic goal _________________
• Tactical objectives _____________Tactical objectives _____________
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Scenario #1Scenario #1
• Strategic goal _________________Strategic goal _________________
• Tactical objectives _____________Tactical objectives _____________
• Tasks ________________________Tasks ________________________
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Functions of CommandFunctions of Command
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Functions of CommandFunctions of Command
• Assume and announce commandAssume and announce command
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Functions of CommandFunctions of Command
• Assume and announce commandAssume and announce command
• Size-upSize-up
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Functions of CommandFunctions of Command
• Assume and announce commandAssume and announce command
• Size-upSize-up
• Develop and implement an action Develop and implement an action plan, revise it as neededplan, revise it as needed
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Functions of CommandFunctions of Command
• Assume and announce commandAssume and announce command
• Size-upSize-up
• Develop and implement an action Develop and implement an action plan, revise it as neededplan, revise it as needed
• Control communicationsControl communications
ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1999
Functions of CommandFunctions of Command
• Assume and announce commandAssume and announce command
• Size-upSize-up
• Develop and implement an action Develop and implement an action plan, revise it as neededplan, revise it as needed
• Control communicationsControl communications
• Establish IMSEstablish IMS
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Functions of CommandFunctions of Command
• Provide for continuity, transfer and Provide for continuity, transfer and termination of commandtermination of command
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Who is Command?Who is Command?
• First arriving fire department unitFirst arriving fire department unit
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Who is Command?Who is Command?
• For IMS to workFor IMS to work
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Who is Command?Who is Command?
• For IMS to workFor IMS to work– One - and only one - person is in chargeOne - and only one - person is in charge
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Who is Command?Who is Command?
• For IMS to workFor IMS to work– One - and only one - person is in chargeOne - and only one - person is in charge– Everyone responding knows who this isEveryone responding knows who this is
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Who is Command?Who is Command?
• For IMS to workFor IMS to work– One - and only one - person is in chargeOne - and only one - person is in charge– Everyone responding knows who this isEveryone responding knows who this is– Companies receive orders through the Companies receive orders through the
command structurecommand structure
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Who is Command?Who is Command?
• For IMS to workFor IMS to work– One - and only one - person is in chargeOne - and only one - person is in charge– Everyone responding knows who this isEveryone responding knows who this is– Companies receive orders through the Companies receive orders through the
command structurecommand structure– Companies DO NOT freelanceCompanies DO NOT freelance
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3 Types of Command3 Types of Command
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3 Types of Command3 Types of Command
• InformalInformal
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3 Types of Command3 Types of Command
• InformalInformal
• Formal Formal
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3 Types of Command3 Types of Command
• InformalInformal
• Formal Formal
• UnifiedUnified
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Informal CommandInformal Command
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Informal CommandInformal Command
• 2 or less units respond2 or less units respond
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Informal CommandInformal Command
• 2 or less units respond2 or less units respond– EMS alarmEMS alarm
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Informal CommandInformal Command
• 2 or less units respond2 or less units respond– EMS alarmEMS alarm– Car fireCar fire
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Informal CommandInformal Command
• 2 or less units respond2 or less units respond– EMS alarmEMS alarm– Car fireCar fire– CO alarmCO alarm
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Informal CommandInformal Command
• 2 or less units respond2 or less units respond– EMS alarmEMS alarm– Car fireCar fire– CO alarmCO alarm
• Not necessary to formally establish Not necessary to formally establish commandcommand
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Informal CommandInformal Command
““Engine 1 is on the scene with a car Engine 1 is on the scene with a car fire”fire”
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Informal CommandInformal Command
• If the incident escalates to where If the incident escalates to where more units are requested to the more units are requested to the scene, formal command must be scene, formal command must be establishedestablished
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Formal CommandFormal Command
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Formal CommandFormal Command
• More than 2 units responding or More than 2 units responding or requestedrequested
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Formal CommandFormal Command
• More than 2 units respondingMore than 2 units responding– Full still alarmsFull still alarms
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Formal CommandFormal Command
• More than 2 units respondingMore than 2 units responding– Full still alarmsFull still alarms– Water rescueWater rescue
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Formal CommandFormal Command
• More than 2 units respondingMore than 2 units responding– Full still alarmsFull still alarms– Water rescueWater rescue– Hazardous Materials incidentsHazardous Materials incidents
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Formal CommandFormal Command
• More than 2 units respondingMore than 2 units responding– Full still alarmsFull still alarms– Water rescueWater rescue– Hazardous Materials incidentsHazardous Materials incidents– Vehicle accident with entrapmentVehicle accident with entrapment
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Formal CommandFormal Command
Formal command requires a complete Formal command requires a complete initial radio reportinitial radio report
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What’s required in an What’s required in an initialinitial radio report?radio report?
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What’s required in an What’s required in an initialinitial radio report?radio report?
• Who is on the sceneWho is on the scene
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What’s required in an What’s required in an initialinitial radio report?radio report?
• Who is on the sceneWho is on the scene
• Announce, assume and identify Announce, assume and identify commandcommand
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What’s required in an What’s required in an initialinitial radio report?radio report?
• Who is on the sceneWho is on the scene
• Announce, assume and identify Announce, assume and identify commandcommand
• What you gotWhat you got
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What’s required in an What’s required in an initialinitial radio report?radio report?
• Who is on the sceneWho is on the scene
• Announce, assume and identify Announce, assume and identify commandcommand
• What you gotWhat you got
• Obvious conditions foundObvious conditions found
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What’s required in an What’s required in an initialinitial radio report?radio report?
• Who is on the sceneWho is on the scene
• Announce, assume and identify Announce, assume and identify commandcommand
• What you gotWhat you got
• Obvious conditions foundObvious conditions found
• Announcement of command modeAnnouncement of command mode
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What’s required in an What’s required in an initialinitial radio report?radio report?
• Who is on the sceneWho is on the scene• Announce, assume and identify commandAnnounce, assume and identify command• What you gotWhat you got• Obvious conditions foundObvious conditions found• Announcement of command modeAnnouncement of command mode• Initial actionsInitial actions
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Before we continue…….Before we continue…….
ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1999
Before we continue…….Before we continue…….
Let’s talk briefly about Command Let’s talk briefly about Command ModesModes
ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1999
Before we continue…….Before we continue…….
Let’s talk briefly about Command Let’s talk briefly about Command ModesModes
• Nothing showing - investigatingNothing showing - investigating
ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1999
Before we continue…….Before we continue…….
Let’s talk briefly about Command Let’s talk briefly about Command ModesModes
• Nothing showing - investigatingNothing showing - investigating
• Fast attack Fast attack
ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1999
Before we continue…….Before we continue…….
Let’s talk briefly about Command Let’s talk briefly about Command ModesModes
• Nothing showing - investigatingNothing showing - investigating
• Fast attackFast attack
• Defensive Defensive
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Initial radio reportsInitial radio reports
““Engine 4 is on the scene and is Engine 4 is on the scene and is College Green Command, we have a College Green Command, we have a
2 story house - heavy smoke 2 story house - heavy smoke showing on the 2nd floor - we’re showing on the 2nd floor - we’re
going fast attack with a preconnectgoing fast attack with a preconnect
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Formal CommandFormal Command
““Engine 2 is on the scene and is Todd Engine 2 is on the scene and is Todd Farm Command - we have a 2 story Farm Command - we have a 2 story house, fire showing - we’re going house, fire showing - we’re going
fast attack with a 2 1/2” fast attack with a 2 1/2”
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Formal CommandFormal Command
““Ambulance 4 is on the scene and is Ambulance 4 is on the scene and is Randall Command - we have a Randall Command - we have a
vehicle accident with entrapment - vehicle accident with entrapment - give me an engine for extrication, an give me an engine for extrication, an
engine for suppression, another engine for suppression, another ambulance, and the Deputy”ambulance, and the Deputy”
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ActivityActivity
Initial Radio Reports
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606 GRAND 606 GRAND AVENUEAVENUE
1-43
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Initial Radio ReportInitial Radio Report
• Who is on the scene ________________Who is on the scene ________________• Announce, assume and Announce, assume and
identify command__________________identify command__________________• What you got______________________What you got______________________• Obvious conditions found___________Obvious conditions found___________• Announcement of command mode____Announcement of command mode____• Initial actions______________________Initial actions______________________
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537 BLUE RIDGE 537 BLUE RIDGE COURTCOURT
1-35
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Initial Radio ReportInitial Radio Report
• Who is on the scene ________________Who is on the scene ________________• Announce, assume and Announce, assume and
identify command__________________identify command__________________• What you got______________________What you got______________________• Obvious conditions found___________Obvious conditions found___________• Announcement of command mode____Announcement of command mode____• Initial actions______________________Initial actions______________________
ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1999
8 N. STATE 8 N. STATE STREETSTREET
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Initial Radio ReportInitial Radio Report
• Who is on the scene ________________Who is on the scene ________________• Announce, assume and Announce, assume and
identify command__________________identify command__________________• What you got______________________What you got______________________• Obvious conditions found___________Obvious conditions found___________• Announcement of command mode____Announcement of command mode____• Initial actions______________________Initial actions______________________
ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1999
635 BENT STREET635 BENT STREET
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ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1999
Initial Radio ReportInitial Radio Report
• Who is on the scene ________________Who is on the scene ________________• Announce, assume and Announce, assume and
identify command__________________identify command__________________• What you got______________________What you got______________________• Obvious conditions found___________Obvious conditions found___________• Announcement of command mode____Announcement of command mode____• Initial actions______________________Initial actions______________________
ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1999
260 DIVISION 260 DIVISION STREETSTREET
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Initial Radio ReportInitial Radio Report
• Who is on the scene ________________Who is on the scene ________________• Announce, assume and Announce, assume and
identify command__________________identify command__________________• What you got______________________What you got______________________• Obvious conditions found___________Obvious conditions found___________• Announcement of command mode____Announcement of command mode____• Initial actions______________________Initial actions______________________
ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1999
111 S. RANDALL 111 S. RANDALL ROADROAD
1-58Command Mode Slide 1
ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1999
Initial Radio ReportInitial Radio Report
• Who is on the scene ________________Who is on the scene ________________• Announce, assume and Announce, assume and
identify command__________________identify command__________________• What you got______________________What you got______________________• Obvious conditions found___________Obvious conditions found___________• Announcement of command mode____Announcement of command mode____• Initial actions______________________Initial actions______________________
ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1999
What’s this about What’s this about assumption of Command?assumption of Command?
ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1999
What’s this about What’s this about assumption of Command?assumption of Command?
• Anytime formal command is Anytime formal command is establishedestablished
ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1999
What’s this about What’s this about assumption of Command?assumption of Command?
• Anytime formal command is Anytime formal command is establishedestablished
• Initial radio report must include Initial radio report must include announcement as to who is in announcement as to who is in commandcommand
ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1999
Why?Why?
ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1999
Why?Why?
• Lets everyone know who is in charge Lets everyone know who is in charge and avoids “assumptions”and avoids “assumptions”
ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1999
Why?Why?
• Lets everyone know who is in charge Lets everyone know who is in charge and avoids “assumptions”and avoids “assumptions”
• Helps to focus on the fact that as the Helps to focus on the fact that as the first arriving unit, you are in chargefirst arriving unit, you are in charge
ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1999
Why?Why?
• Lets everyone know who is in charge Lets everyone know who is in charge and avoids “assumptions”and avoids “assumptions”
• Helps to focus on the fact that as the Helps to focus on the fact that as the first arriving unit, you are in chargefirst arriving unit, you are in charge
• Establishes time line of incidentEstablishes time line of incident
ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1999
Unified CommandUnified Command
ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1999
Unified CommandUnified Command
• Large multi-department or multi-Large multi-department or multi-jurisdictional incidentsjurisdictional incidents
ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1999
Unified CommandUnified Command
• TornadoesTornadoes
ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1999
Unified CommandUnified Command
• TornadoesTornadoes
• FloodsFloods
ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1999
Unified CommandUnified Command
• TornadoesTornadoes
• FloodsFloods
• Aircraft crashesAircraft crashes
ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1999
Unified CommandUnified Command
• TornadoesTornadoes
• FloodsFloods
• Aircraft crashesAircraft crashes
• Hazardous materials incidentsHazardous materials incidents
ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1999
INCIDENT MANAGEMENT INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEMSYSTEM
ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1999
INCIDENT MANAGEMENT INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEMSYSTEMSummarySummary
ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1999
INCIDENT MANAGEMENT INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEMSYSTEMSummarySummary
• The purposes of IMSThe purposes of IMS
ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1999
INCIDENT MANAGEMENT INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEMSYSTEMSummarySummary
• The purposes of IMSThe purposes of IMS
• When IMS is requiredWhen IMS is required
ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1999
INCIDENT MANAGEMENT INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEMSYSTEMSummarySummary
• The purposes of IMSThe purposes of IMS
• When IMS is requiredWhen IMS is required
• Command responsibilitiesCommand responsibilities
ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1999
INCIDENT MANAGEMENT INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEMSYSTEMSummarySummary
• The purposes of IMSThe purposes of IMS
• When IMS is requiredWhen IMS is required
• Command responsibilitiesCommand responsibilities
• Incident goals and objectivesIncident goals and objectives
ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1999
INCIDENT MANAGEMENT INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEMSYSTEMSummarySummary
• Standard command functionsStandard command functions
ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1999
INCIDENT MANAGEMENT INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEMSYSTEMSummarySummary
• Standard command functionsStandard command functions
• The 3 types of commandThe 3 types of command
ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1999
INCIDENT MANAGEMENT INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEMSYSTEMSummarySummary
• Standard command functionsStandard command functions
• The 3 types of commandThe 3 types of command
• 6 items required in an initial radio 6 items required in an initial radio reportreport
ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1999
INCIDENT MANAGEMENT INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEMSYSTEMSummarySummary
• Giving an initial radio reportGiving an initial radio report
ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1999
INCIDENT MANAGEMENT INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEMSYSTEM
QuestionsQuestions
ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1999
INCIDENT MANAGEMENT INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEMSYSTEM