1. The Incident Command System
An Orientation
The Incident Command System 1

2. Presented by:
Jerry Klingbeil and
Ken Martens

3. Objectives Understand the Principles of ICS (Incident Command System)
Be able to recognize ICS in use.
Identify the major incident facilities.
Understand concept of Incident Action Plan 2

4. Objectives Understand the concept of Span of Control
Describe common responsibilities associated with an incident
List several applications for the use of ICS

5. Incident Command
The Incident Command System is used to manage an emergency or a non-emergency event
It can be used equally well for both small and large situations

6. Incident Command The system has considerable internal flexibility.
It can grow or shrink to meet different needs.
It is a cost effective, efficient management system.
The system can be applied to a wide variety of emergency and non-emergency situations.

7. Applications for the use of the Incident Command System
Fires, HAZMAT, and multicasualty incidents
Multijurisdictional and multi-agency disasters
Wide-area search and rescue missions
Pest eradication programs
Oil spill response and recovery incidents 3

8. Applications for the use of the Incident Command System
Single and multi-agency law enforcement incidents
Air, rail, water or ground transportation accidents
Planned events; e.g. parades, official visits, concerts
Private sector emergency management programs
State or local major natural hazards management

9. Organization
The organization of the Incident Command System is built around five major management activities:
Command
Operations
Planning
Logistics
Finance/Administration

10. COMMAND
Sets objectives and priorities; Has overall responsibility at the incident or event

11. OPERATIONS Conducts tactical operations to carry out the plan
Develops the tactical objectives and organization
Directs all resources

12. PLANNING Develops the action plan to accomplish the objectives
Collects and evaluates information
Maintains resource status

13. LOGISTICS Provides support to meet incident needs
Provides resources and all other services to support the incident

14. FINANCE/ADMINISTRATION
Monitors costs related to incident
Provides accounting, procurement, time recording and cost analyses

15. ICS Organization INFORMATION SAFETY LIAISON COMMAND OPERATIONS
LOGISTICS
PLANNING
FINANCE
INFORMATION
SAFETY
LIAISON
SERVICE BRANCH
COMMUNICATIONS
MEDICAL
FOOD
SUPPORT BRANCH
SUPPLY
FACILITIES
GROUND SUPPORT
RESOURCES
SITUATION UNIT
DEMOBILIZATION
DOCUMENTATION
TIME UNIT
PROCUREMENT UNIT
COMPENSATION
COST UNIT
BRANCH
BRANCH
DIVISIONS & GROUPS
GROUP
GROUP
STRIKE TEAMS & TASK FORCES
TECHICAL SPECIALIST
RESOURCES 4

16. Command Staff INCIDENT COMMANDER The person in charge at the incident
Must be fully qualified for the incident
As incidents grow or become more complex, a more highly qualified Incident Commander may be assigned by the responsible jurisdiction or agency

17. Deputies
The Incident Commander may assign one or more deputies from the same agency or from other agencies or jurisdictions
Deputies must always be as qualified as the person for whom they work

18. Information Officer
Point of contact for the media or other organizations seeking information directly form the incident or event
There will only be one Incident Information Officer even if multiple agencies involved

19. Safety Officer
Monitors safety conditions and develops measures for assuring the safety of all assigned personnel

20. Liaison Officer
On larger incidents representatives form other agencies may be assigned to the incident to coordinate their agency’s involvement. The Liaison Officer will be their primary contact.

21. Incident Command General Staff
Operations Section Chief
Planning Section Chief
Logistics Section Chief
Finance/Administration Section Chief

22. ICS Facilities
Incident Command Post
Staging Area
Base
Camps
Helibase

23. Incident Command Post
The location from which the Incident Commander oversees all incident operations
There is only one ICP for each incident or event
Every incident or event must have some sort of Incident Command Post

24. Staging Area
Locations at which resources are kept while awaiting incident assignment
Very large incidents may have more than one Staging Area
Managed by a Staging Area Manager who reports to the Operations Section Chief or to the Incident Commander.

25. Base
Location at the incident at which primary service and support are performed
Not all incidents have Base
Only one Base for each incident

26. Camps
Incident locations where resources may be kept to support incident operations
Differ from Staging Areas
Not all incidents have camps

27. Helibase
A location in and around an incident area at which helicopters may be parked, maintained , fueled and equipped for incidents operations.
Very large operations may require more than one Helibase

28. Helispots
Helispots are temporary locations where helicopters can land and load and off-load personnel, equipment and supplies.
Large incidents may have several Helispots.

29. Incident Action Plan ACTION PLAN Statement of Objectives Organization
ICS 202
INCIDENT
OBJECTIVES
Statement of Objectives
Organization
Assignments to Accomplish the Objectives
Supporting Material
ICS 203
ORGANIZATION
ASSIGNMENT
ICS 204
ASSIGNMENT
LIST 6

30. Purpose of Incident Action Plan
Every incident must have an oral or a written action plan
To provide all incident supervisory personnel with direction for future actions.
Prepared around timeframe called and “Operational Period”

31. Essential Elements in Incident Action Plan
Statement of Objectives
Organization
Assignments to Accomplish the Objectives
Supporting Material

32. Span of Control
How many organizational elements may be directly affected by another person
A ratio of one to five reporting elements is recommended

33. Span of Control Maintain Span of Control at 3-7 INFORMATION SAFETY
COMMAND
OPERATIONS
LOGISTICS
PLANNING
FINANCE
INFORMATION
SAFETY
LIAISON 7

34. Common Responsibilities
Receive your assignment from your organization.
Bring supplies and equipment needed to complete the job.
Check in upon arrival.
Follow the communications plan; use clear text; use appropriate titles, & facility names.
Make sure you understand your assignment. 8

35. Common Responsibilities (continued)
Obtain necessary work materials and prepare your work station.
Organize and brief any subordinates assigned to you.
Brief your relief at the end of shift and when demobilized.
Complete and submit required paperwork to your supervisor or the Documentation Unit before you leave.
Demobilize according to the plan. 9

36. Conclusion
Regardless of the size of the incident or the number of agencies involved in the response, all incidents require a coordinated effort to ensure an effective response and the efficient, safe use of resources