MODULE 2 UNIT 2 Incident Command Allow 60 minutes for this section

Unit 2 Learning Objectives Describe the Incident Command System and be able to follow Unified Command System procedures for the integration and implementation of each system. Know how the systems integrate and support the incident. Be familiar with the overall operation of the two command systems and be able to assist in implementation of the Unified Command System if needed. Read this to students.

Student Performance Objectives Describe the components of ICS and the responsibilities of each component. Describe Command Staff positions in ICS.

The Incident Command System Operations Logistics Planning Finance Public Information Safety Liaison Announcer Slide State: We will discuss the following positions in the Incident Command System. Command Operations Logistics Planning Finance Public Information Safety Liaison Give job description for each position

Definitions Division Branch Group Section Size-up Strike Team Task Force Give definition for each term Division Branch Group Section Size-up Strike Team Task Force

Initial Site Management State: The first 15 minutes of an incident will set the pace for the rest of the incident. Establish communications Establish control zones Establish and identify a Command Post.

I 200 Forms Go to the manual and take the participants through each form and explain its use.

Public Works Roles Skilled Person Specialist Employee Continuity of services Role and responsibility Explain the role of the publics works employee Skilled person is any person that has a special ability needed by the response effort to the incident. This may include backhoe operators, electricians, heating ventilation air conditioning persons and anyone else that has a specific ability. Specialist is any person that has formal training in a specific field of study that will lend large quantities of information to the Incident Commander during the response. An example might be a chemical engineer for the water department, building engineer for the city, township or county. Public Works should have an understanding of their facilities capabilities and how their services fit into the overall plan for an emergency. Public Works personnel are to bring specific knowledge and information about the domain for which they work.

Know how to forward intelligence Explain how all intelligence should be forwarded to your direct supervisor and up through the chain of command to the Incident Commander. This information must then be shared to the unified command participants.

Establish Triage Areas State: EMS’s major role will be to establish triage areas and triage the mass casualties. These areas must be secure from outsiders.

Assets State: We all must be aware of the roles others play in large incidents. We should know the assets that other responder possess.

Unified Command Debriefing/Termination Public Information Incident Action Plans State: In ICS, Unified Command is a unified team effort which allows all agencies with responsibility for the incident, either geographical or functional, to manage an incident by establishing a common set of incident objectives and strategies. This is accomplished without losing or abdicating agency authority, responsibility or accountability.

Unit 2 Review Quiz Allow 10 minutes then review the answers.