1. Module 1: Orientation to ICS

2. Module 1: Orientation to ICS
Objectives
Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:
Name 5 primary ICS management functions
Explain duties of Command and General Staff
Match organizational units with appropriate ICS sections
Match supervisory titles with appropriate ICS levels
Explain purpose of principal ICS facilities
Describe what an Incident Action Plan is and how it’s used
Describe span of control
List major responsibilities while at an incident

3. Primary ICS Management Functions
Module 1: Orientation to ICS
Primary ICS Management Functions
Operations
Planning
Logistics
Finance
Command

4. Primary ICS Management Functions
Module 1: Orientation to ICS
Primary ICS Management Functions
ICS Management Function
Responsibilities
COMMAND
ICT responsible for overall management of incident
PLANNING
Collection, evaluation and display of incident information
OPERATIONS
Directing tactical actions to meet incident objectives
LOGISTICS
Providing services and support to meet incident needs
FINANCE
Providing accounting, procurement, time recording, and cost analyses
ICT has responsibility for all functions; however, the ICT may delegate authority to perform certain functions to other people in the organization. Delegation doesn’t relieve the ICT from overall responsibility.

5. Primary ICS Management Functions
Module 1: Orientation to ICS
Primary ICS Management Functions
Operations
Planning
Logistics
Finance
Command
‘Doers’
‘Thinkers’
‘Getters’
‘Payers’
‘Boss’

6. Module 1: Orientation to ICS
ICS Organization

7. Module 1: Orientation to ICS
Command Section

8. Module 1: Orientation to ICS
Operations Section

9. Module 1: Orientation to ICS
Operations Section
Operations Section setup depending on:
Kind of incident
Objectives and strategy
Agencies involved
Operations may be organized into:
Geographic Divisions that define the incident
Functional Groups that deal with functional activities which may operate across divisional lines
Branches established to meet span of control and may be geographic or functional
Operations Section directs and coordinates all tactical operations
Divisions are alphabetical and move clockwise
Agencies that use the term Sector are using NIIMS form of ICS, not strict ICS as practiced in NWCG course

10. Module 1: Orientation to ICS
Operations Section
Air Operations Branch activated to coordinate aviation resources
Staging Areas are locations where resources await tactical assignment
Resources available for assignment on 3min notice

11. Module 1: Orientation to ICS
Planning Section

12. Module 1: Orientation to ICS Organizational Element
Planning Section
Organizational Element
Responsibilities
Situation Unit
Collect, evaluate and display information on current situation
Resources Unit
Maintain status of assigned personnel and equipment
Documentation Unit
Prepare Incident Action Plan
Demobilization Unit
Prepare and implement Demobilization Plan
Technical Specialist
Advisor with special skills

13. Module 1: Orientation to ICS
Logistics Section

14. Module 1: Orientation to ICS Organizational Element
Logistics Section
Organizational Element
Responsibilities
Service Branch
Communications Unit
Develop Communications Plan, and distribute and maintain communications equipment
Medical Unit
Develop Medical Plan, and provide first aid for personnel assigned to incident
Food Unit
Determine and provide food and water to incident
Support Branch
Supply Unit
Order all personnel, equipment and supplies
Ground Support Unit
Provide transportation and fuel assigned vehicles
Facilities Unit
Setup and maintain whatever facilities may be required

15. Finance & Administration Section
Module 1: Orientation to ICS
Finance & Administration Section

16. Finance & Administration Section
Module 1: Orientation to ICS
Finance & Administration Section
Organizational Element
Responsibilities
Cost Unit
Obtain and record all cost data, and prepare cost summaries
Time Unit
Initiate and update personnel time reports
Procurement Unit
Process equipment and supply contracts, and maintain equipment time reports
Compensation/Claims Unit
Complete worker’s compensation documentation, and investigate property damage claims

17. Organizational Structure
Module 1: Orientation to ICS
Organizational Structure
Command
Section Chief
Director
Supervisor
Units within Planning, Logistics, and Finance Sections
Leader

18. Module 1: Orientation to ICS
ICS Facilities C S B H
Incident Command Post
Staging Area
Incident Base
Camp
Helibase
Helispot
H-1

19. Module 1: Orientation to ICS
Incident Action Plan
IAP required for every incident
Written IAP required whenever:
ICS organization activated
Incident overlaps an operational period change
2 or more jurisdictions are involved

20. Module 1: Orientation to ICS
Span of Control
Span of control falls within range of 3-7
Guideline under ICS is 1:5
Span of control pertains to number of individuals 1 supervisor can effectively manage

21. Common Assignment Responsibilities
Module 1: Orientation to ICS
Common Assignment Responsibilities
Prepare kit for estimated length of assignment
Confirm your decision-making authority while at incident
Review assignment
Check-in
Locate point of contact and obtain briefing
Complete and file forms and reports prior to departure

22. Module 1: Orientation to ICS
Objectives
Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:
Name 5 primary ICS management functions
Explain duties of Command and General Staff
Match organizational units with appropriate ICS sections
Match supervisory titles with appropriate ICS levels
Explain purpose of principal ICS facilities
Describe what an Incident Action Plan is and how it’s used
Describe span of control
List major responsibilities while at an incident