author: thomas maloney near-miss 24/7/365 safety calendar february 2009 incident command
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Author: Thomas Maloney
Near-Miss 24/7/365 Safety CalendarFebruary 2009
Incident Command
Incident Command SystemIncident Command System
Elements of an Effective Incident Elements of an Effective Incident Management SystemManagement System
Suitable to all agencies Adaptable to any incident Applicable and acceptable Adaptable to new technology
Incident Command SystemIncident Command System
Elements of an Effective Incident Elements of an Effective Incident Management SystemManagement System
Expandable Common elements, terminology &
procedures Easily implemented Low operational maintenance costs
Incident Command SystemIncident Command System
Tasks Managers Tasks Managers PerformPerform
• Planning• Directing• Organizing• Coordinating• Communicating• Delegating• Evaluating
Tasks IC’s PerformTasks IC’s Perform
• PreplanningPreplanning• Ops & Command Ops & Command
ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities• Strategic & TacticalStrategic & Tactical• Vert. & HorizontalVert. & Horizontal
Two wayTwo way
• Assigns ResourcesAssigns Resources• EvaluatesEvaluates
Incident Command SystemIncident Command System
Factors that affect Emergency Factors that affect Emergency ManagementManagement
• DangerousDangerous• DynamicDynamic• ComplexComplex• ConfusingConfusing
Incident Command SystemIncident Command System
Components of an emergency Components of an emergency management systemmanagement system
Common terminology Modular organization Integrated communication Command function
Incident Command SystemIncident Command System
F ire A ttack S earch & R escu e V en tila t ion
IC
Modular OrganizationSimple Incident
Incident Command SystemIncident Command System
Components of an emergency Components of an emergency management systemmanagement system
Consolidation action plans Manageable span of control Designated incident facilities Comprehensive resource management
Division G roup G roup
Operations Planning Logistics Finance
IC
Incident Command SystemIncident Command System
Modular OrganizationComplex Incident
Incident Command SystemIncident Command System
Single CommandSingle Command No overlap of Jurisdictional
Boundaries IC designated by agency having
overall management responsibility
Incident Command SystemIncident Command System
Unified CommandUnified Command Single jurisdiction, multiple agency Multiple jurisdictional incidents Individuals representing agencies or
jurisdictions share command responsibility
Incident Command SystemIncident Command System
IC
Span of ControlRange : 3-7 Optimum : 5
Incident Command SystemIncident Command System
Search G roupT ruck 1 Officer
Division 2Engine 3 Officer
VentilationRescue 1
Exposure CT P 1
ICChief 1
Resources
Management Functions
Resource
Task
Incident Command SystemIncident Command System
ICS Functions CommandCommand OperationsOperations PlanningPlanning LogisticsLogistics FinanceFinance The command function is always staffed. The command function is always staffed.
Others positions staffed as incident Others positions staffed as incident warrantswarrants
Incident Command SystemIncident Command System
Operations Responsible for management of all tactical Responsible for management of all tactical
operations at the incidentoperations at the incident Implemented when necessary to maintain Implemented when necessary to maintain
proper span of control.proper span of control.
Incident Command SystemIncident Command System
Planning
Situation status Resource status Use of the information
Incident Command SystemIncident Command System
Command FunctionCommand Function
Responsibility for overall management of the incident
Incident Command SystemIncident Command System
Assessing Incident PrioritiesAssessing Incident Priorities Life Safety
• First Priority Incident Stabilization
• Second Priority Property Conservation
• Third Priority
Incident Command SystemIncident Command System
Determine Strategic Goals & Tactical Objectives
Firefighter Safety & Survival Proper use of resources Transform strategic goals into tactical
objectives
Incident Command SystemIncident Command System
Develop Incident Action Plan
The IC’s responsibility Relationship of the action plan to incident
complexity Action plan requirements
Incident Command SystemIncident Command System
Develop Appropriate Organizational Structure
Base the structure on incident complexity rather than size
Based on available resources
Incident Command SystemIncident Command System
Manage Resources
Continually evaluate situation Revise strategic goals and tactical
objectives when situation changes Modify incident action plan accordingly Once resource needs are met, assess
outcomes
Incident Command SystemIncident Command System
Coordinate Overall ActivitiesCoordinate Overall Activities
One of the most essential ingredients in incident control
Incident Commander must continually monitor the incident
Incident Command SystemIncident Command System
Additional Functional Responsibilities
Scene SafetyScene Safety Liaison with other agenciesLiaison with other agencies Disseminate incident informationDisseminate incident information
Incident Command SystemIncident Command SystemStrategic Goals
Definition : The overall plan that will be used to control the incident.• Strategic goals are broad in nature and are
achieved by the completion of tactical objectives.
Incident Command SystemIncident Command SystemTactical Objectives
Definition : The specific operations that must be accomplished to achieve strategic goals.
• Tactical objectives must be both Specific and Measurable
Strategic Goals
Remove endangered occupants
Confine and extinguish the fire
Provide Ventilation
Tactical Objectives
Conduct primary search
Place hose lines inside to control the fire
Ventilate the building horizontally
Incident Command SystemIncident Command System
Incident Command SystemIncident Command SystemConditionsConditions
2 Engines, 1 truck2 Engines, 1 truck Local StaffingLocal Staffing 1 Room Well 1 Room Well
InvolvedInvolved OccupiedOccupiedPhoto by: Marysville (WA) Fire Department
Incident Command SystemIncident Command System
Fire AttackEngine 1
VentilationT ruck 1
SearchEngine 2
ICEngine 1 Officer
ICS Organization
Incident Command SystemIncident Command System
A location where resources report until given an assignment
Resources in staging are immediately available for assignment
Staging
Incident Command SystemIncident Command System
Division Organizational
level responsible for operations in a specified geographical area• Floor Level• Block of origin
Group Organizational
level responsible for specified functional assignment• Ventilation• Water Supply• Search & Rescue
Incident Command SystemIncident Command System
Fire AttackDivison 1
VentilationG roup
SearchDivision 1
ICEngine 1 Officer
ICS Organization
Incident Command SystemIncident Command System
ABCD Designation System
Division A
Division B
Rear is Division C
Division D
Incident Command SystemIncident Command System
Exposure Designation System
Exposure B
Exposure C is the rear
Exposure D
Exposure A
Incident Command SystemIncident Command System
Exposure Designation System
Exposure B
Exposure C
Exposure D 1
Exposure A
70
'0"
70 ' 0 "
O verheadD oors
M a in E n trance
CarpetStore
Vacant
C en te r S tree t
F ron t
Exposure D 2
Incident Command SystemIncident Command System
Multi-Story Designation System
Division 4
Division 3
Division 2
Division 1
Incident Command SystemIncident Command System
M aple LaneElm Lane
Oak Lane Pine Lane
M ountain Drive
Cre
st D
rive
Skyline Drive
N
Geographic Designation System
Division 1Division 2
Division 3
Incident Command SystemIncident Command System
Command Responsibility
Assess incident priorities Determine strategic goals Determine tactical objectives Develop incident action plan Develop appropriate organizational
structure
Incident Command SystemIncident Command System
Command Responsibility
Manage incident resources Ensure firefighter safety Coordinate overall emergency activities Coordinate activities of outside agencies Authorize release of information to media
Incident Command SystemIncident Command System
Logistics
Acts as “supply officer” for incident
Manages services & support resources
FinanceAdministration
Future payments Future budgeting Payment of
personnel costs Cost recovery
Incident Command SystemIncident Command System
System Components Common terminology Modular organization Comprehensive resource management Unified command structure
Incident Command SystemIncident Command System
System Components Consolidated incident action plans Manageable span of control Designated incident facilities Integrated communications
Incident Command SystemIncident Command System
Scenario - Single Family House
Incident Command SystemIncident Command System
Scenario - Single Family House
Incident Command SystemIncident Command System
South Street
25 '
25'
Scenario - Single Family House
Incident Command SystemIncident Command System
Scenario - Suggested IC Organization
IC
Chief 1
Fire Attack- E-1 Search & Rescue
E-2
FAST
Incident Command SystemIncident Command System
Scenario - Small Commercial
Incident Command SystemIncident Command System
Scenario - Small Commercial
Incident Command SystemIncident Command System
Scenario - Small Commercial
Incident Command SystemIncident Command System
50 '
50'
Center Street
North S
treet
Scenario - Small Commercial
Incident Command SystemIncident Command System
Scenario - Suggested IC Organization
IC- Chief 1
Fire Attack GroupE-1 Officer
E-1
E-2
VentE-3
Search & RescueE-4
FAST
Incident Command SystemIncident Command System
Scenario - 2 Story Apartment House
Incident Command SystemIncident Command System
Scenario - 2 Story Apartment House
Incident Command SystemIncident Command System
Scenario - 2 Story Apartment House
Incident Command SystemIncident Command System
Scenario - 2 Story Apartment House
Incident Command SystemIncident Command System
20 '
30
'
S econd F loo r is S how n
Scenario - 2 Story Apartment House
Incident Command SystemIncident Command System
Scenario - ICS Organization
IC -Chief 1
StagingE-4 Officer
Fire Attack GroupE-1 Officer
VentTK-2
S&R TK-1
E-4
E-1
E-2
SalvageE-3
FAST
Incident Command SystemIncident Command System
Scenario - Market
Incident Command SystemIncident Command System
Scenario - Market
Incident Command SystemIncident Command System
Scenario - Market
Incident Command SystemIncident Command System
Scenario - Market
Incident Command SystemIncident Command System
70'0
"70 ' 0"
O verheadD oors
M a in E n trance
CarpetStore
Vacant
C ente r S tree t
F ron t
Scenario - Market
Incident Command SystemIncident Command System
Scenario - ICS Organization
IC Chief 1
StagingE-4 Officer
Fire Attack GroupE-1 Officer
VentTK-2
S&R TK-1
E-4
E-1
E-2
SalvageE-3
FAST
Incident Command SystemIncident Command System
Scenario Commercial District
Incident Command SystemIncident Command System
Scenario - Commercial District
Incident Command SystemIncident Command System
Scenario - Commercial District
Incident Command SystemIncident Command System
Demurs A.A.Furn iture
Store
Smoke in atticarea
Smoke in atticarea
UT AutoPartsPawn
ShopHaroldsLounge
Parking LotParking Lot
M ain S tree t
100 '0 "5
0'0
"
Scenario - Commercial District
Incident Command SystemIncident Command System
Scenario - ICS Organization
IC Chief 1Staging
E-9 Officer
Fire Attack GroupE-1 Officer
Vent GroupTK-3 Officer
EXP Division BE-3 Officer
A-1
E-1
E-2
EXP Division DE-4 Officer
E-9E-8
Safety-TO
PIO- FPO
T-3
E-7
E-3
E-5
E-4
E-6
S&R GroupTK-1 Officer
Suppression BranchChief 2
T-1
TK-3
Exposure BranchChief 3FAST 1 FAST-2
ReferencesReferences
NYS Office of Fire Prevention and NYS Office of Fire Prevention and Control (2002). Incident command Control (2002). Incident command system.system.
National Fire Academy (2002). National Fire Academy (2002). Incident command system.Incident command system.