jrt workgroups november 5, 2008 saint john, nb. joint response team workgroups – nov. 5, 2008...

JRT WorkgroupsJRT Workgroups

November 5, 2008Saint John, NB

Joint Response Team Workgroups – Nov. 5, 2008

Intro Session TopicsIntro Session Topics

Workgroup Background Overview of 2007 Workshop & Exercise

– Source of current workgroup assignments– Recommendations specific to workgroups

Workgroup Assignments– Tools, Resources, Rooms, JRT Briefings

Overview of 2007 CANUSLANT

Workshop & Exercise


2007 CANUSLANT Approach2007 CANUSLANT ApproachCANUSLANT 2007 Workshop:

Incident Management/Communications Tools

May 15-16, 2007 in Portland, ME

Notification / Activation DrillNo notice – August 16, 2007

CANUSLANT 2007 ExerciseSeptember 11-13, 2007St Andrews and Eastport


Workshop Highlights: Incident MgmtWorkshop Highlights: Incident Mgmt

Joint US-Canadian Command Post Model

Advantages: Better communications

between countries More efficient use of response

assets and expertise Coordinated public outreach

(single voice) More efficient coordination

with the RP/spiller


Workshop Highlights: Incident MgmtWorkshop Highlights: Incident Mgmt

Joint US-Canadian Command Post Model

Challenges: Potential for political unease

for non-resident country Need for larger and more

complex logistics/ICP Difficulties in meshing

different incident mgmt sys Complexities in international

equipment transport


Workshop Highlights: CommsWorkshop Highlights: Comms

Communications Recommendations

Standardize communications plans

Improve understanding of cellular capabilities and deficiencies

Investigate info management tools to enhance voice, data, video transfer to share “Common Operating Picture”


CANUSLANT 2007 Objectives (workgroup related)

CANUSLANT 2007 Objectives (workgroup related)

Test Command Post Structure– Canadian’s Response Mgmt System– Enhanced Communications Capabilities– Joint Information Center (JIC)– Adequacy of Command Post Facility– Joint/Coordinated Incident Command

Environmental Objectives– Establish International Response Zone– Test Joint Environmental Section

Other objectives (not workgroup related)– Operational Deployment– Validate Customs

& Immigration Procedures– Test Notification & Activation

(pre-exercise)


Lessons Learned (Command Post)Lessons Learned (Command Post) Info mgmt and comms needs at a

major incident are substantial – need rapid IT support

Differences in the Canadian OSC's jurisdiction and incident management systems pose obstacles to forging effective joint ICP and require large facility.

Consider option of separate ICPs with joint JIC, strong liaison and joint mtgs.

Joint Environmental Section worked well


Lessons Learned (JES)Lessons Learned (JES)

Provide JES individual to support Planning Section and OSC and maintain JES connectivity

Lead and deputy assignments of JES will aid in direction and communications of JES

Update the JCP to reflect JES as best practice

“Scientists and technical representatives from both countries readily found the concept of incorporating the Canadian REET and the U.S. Incident Command System version known as an Environmental Unit into one section to be highly advantageous and a best practice.”

Summary of WorkgroupAssignments


Joint Environmental SectionJoint Environmental Section

Refine Role / Fit of JES into command structure (ICS, RMS)

Develop a Joint Fishery Plan

Develop a Joint Wildlife Plan


Command & ControlCommand & Control

Decision Tool for Establishing Appropriate Command Structure

Possible ICP Locations

Liaison Requirements

Political Outreach Prior to Incident


Information Sharing & Communications

Information Sharing & Communications

Standardized Communications Plans

Cellular Capabilities & Deficiencies

Broadband Digital Capacity

Land-line & Cellular Network Priority

Common Operating Picture


Workgroup Tools & AssignmentsWorkgroup Tools & Assignments

Workgroup pages of JRT Agenda– Key Workshop & Exercise recommendations– Workgroup objectives

Workgroup Handouts

Summarize results, recommendations, and way forward for report-out to JRT– 15 minutes report, 15 minutes discussion


Workgroup Locations & Facilitators

Workgroup Locations & Facilitators

JES- Boardroom Across the HallFacilitator- Keith Laidlaw

Communications- Remain in Training Room

Facilitator- Sinc Dewis

Command & Control- 2nd Floor Boardroom

Group will reconvene at 1500 here for tours


Questions ?Questions ?


Reconvene for Tours & SocialReconvene for Tours & Social

1530: Reconvene here for CCG, Fundy Traffic Tours

1600: Proceed on foot/by car Courtenay Bay for Lifeboat, Pollution Tour

1700: Social at HMCS Brunswicker

See the map in the agenda, or stick with the group

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