ICS Functions' Job Descriptions
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CMD112
Incident
Command
SystemOrientation
(For British Columbia)
Facilitated
Review
Session
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Learning Objectives
Upon completion of the distance learning
course, participants will be able to:
1. Describe the Incident Command System
2. Identify the types of incidents that use ICS
3. Explain the twelve ICS principles
4. Identify common ICS responsibilities
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What is BCERMS?
British Columbia Emergency ResponseManagement System
Comprehensive all-hazards managementsystem
Designed to: Standardize process for multi-jurisdictional
response
Guide agencies/departments in preparing
emergency plans Clarify roles & responsibilities
Facilitate coordination of public & private sectorresponse
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BCERMS Response Goals
1. Provide for safety & health of responders
2. Save lives
3. Reduce suffering4. Protect public health
5. Protect government infrastructure
6. Protect property7. Protect the environment
8. Reduce economic and social losses
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BCERMS Components
1. Operations & Control
2. Qualifications
3. Technology4. Training
5. Publications
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BCERMS Response Structure
PECC
PREOC
EOC
ICP
Provincial CentralCoordination Level
Provincial RegionalCoordination Level
Site Support
Site
LEVELS FACILITIESProvincial EmergencyCoordination Centre
Provincial Regional EmergencyOperations Centre
EmergencyOperations Centre
Incident
CommandPost
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What is the Incident
Command System?
a model for command, control, andcoordination of emergency response at thesite level
ICS principles can also be used tocoordinate site-support activity at otherresponse levels (i.e., EOC)
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Applications
Fires, hazardous materials,
multi-casualty incidents
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ICS Principles
1. Five Primary Functions
2. Establishing and Transferring Command
3. Single or Unified Command Structure4. Management by Objectives
5. Consolidated Incident Action Plans
6. Comprehensive Resource Management
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Command
Sets objectives and priorities
Responsible for all incident or event
activity
There will always be an Incident
Commander (IC)
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Command Staff Positions
IC
Operations Planning Logistics
Liaison Officer
Information Officer
Safety Officer
Finance/Admin
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Command Staff
Information OfficerOne per incident who serves as a central pointfor information dissemination
Safety OfficerAnticipates, detects, and corrects unsafesituations
Liaison OfficerContact point for representatives of assisting andcooperating agencies
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Operations
Conducts tactical operations
Develops the tactical objectives and
organization
Directs all Resources
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Planning
Collects, evaluates, and displaysincident information
Maintains status of resources
Prepares Incident Action Plan (IAP)
Prepares other incident relateddocumentation
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Logistics
Provides services and support to
meet the incident or events needs
Provides resources
Provides other services
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Finance / Administration
Keeps track of incident related
expenses
equipment records procurement contracts
other financial related expenses of the
incident
Monitors costs
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ICS Response Functions
Command The Boss
Operations The Do-ers
Planning The ThinkersLogistics The Getters
Finance/ The Payers
Administration
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ICS Organization
Incident
Commander
OperationsSection PlanningSection LogisticsSection
Finance/
AdministrationSection
Branches
Divisions
&
Groups
Strike Teams
Task Forces
Single
Resources
Special
Operations
Branch
Resources
Unit
Situation
Unit
DocumentationUnit
Demobilization
Unit
Support
Branch
Supply Unit
Facilities Unit
Ground Support
Unit
Service
Branch
Communications
Unit
Food Unit
Medical Unit
Time Unit
Procurement
Unit
Compensation/Claims Unit
Cost Unit
Information
Safety
Liaison
Staging Area
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2. Establishing Command
Command at an incident is
initially established by the first
arriving authority at the scene.
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2. Transfer Command
Reasons for transfer:
more qualified person assumescommand
jurisdictional or agency change
in command is legally required
or makes good management
sense
normal turnover of personnelon long or extended incidents
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3. Single Command
Every incident will have an Incident
Commander
The Incident Commander isresponsible for all incidents or
event activities
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A B
C
3. Unified Command
A-ICS
B-ICS
C-ICS
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A B
C
Unified Command
A B C
One Incident Command
Post
One Operations Section
Chief
A single, coordinated
Incident Action Plan
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4. Management by Objectives
Objectives:
Attainable
Measurable
Flexible
I id t M t
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1. Agency Policy and Direction
2. Establish Incident Objectives
3. Select Strategy
4. Tactical Direction
ACHIEVE GOAL
Incident Management
by Objectives
5 C lid t d
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5. Consolidated
Incident Action Plan
Every incident has one
Provides direction for future actions
Includes measurable tactical operationsOne for each operational period
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6. Comprehensive Resource
Management
Single Resource
Includes personnel & equipment
Strike Team
Combination of same kind & type
Task Force
Combination of single resources
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7. Unity & Chain of Command
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number of subordinates that one supervisor
can manage effectively
suggested range is 1:3 1:7
Optimum is 1:5
8. Manageable Span of Control
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IC
Safety
Alpha
Division
Team Team Team Team
Delta
Division
Team Team Team Team
RIT
1
RIT
2
Vent
Group
Info
LiaisonOperations Planning Logistics
Finance
Admin
Team
9. Modular Organization
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10. Personnel Accountability
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11. Common Terminology
Applied to:
Organizational elementsPosition titles
Resources
Facilities
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Common Titles
Incident
Command
Operations Planning LogisticsFinance/
Administration
Branch Branch Branch Branch
Division Group
Single Resources
Task Forces
Strike Teams
Units within Planning,
Logistics & Finance/
Administration
Managerial Level
Command
Section
Chiefs
Directors
Supervisors
Leaders
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12. Integrated Communication
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Communication Networks
Command net
Tactical nets
Support net
Ground-to-air
Air-to-air
C
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Common
ICS Responsibilities
Receive incident assignment
Bring specialized and personal supplies
Check In
Use clear text communications
Obtain briefing from immediate supervisor
Acquire necessary work materials
Organize and brief any subordinates
Brief relief
Complete forms
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Think ICS even at the simplest of incidents.
If you think of the 5 functions
Command Operations PlanningLogistics Finance/Administration
at the start of an incident, the transition
from a small operation to a major event will bemuch easier.
Summary
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Summary
ICS requires only one position filled - theIncident Commander(IC)
IC fulfills all of the functional responsibilities
(boxes) until assigned to another person Each function (box) is filled only if and
when necessary.
Think functions not people!
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Learning Assessment
For academic credit:
Complete the exam provided with
each purchased copy of a JIBC
distance learning manual.
Submit the answer sheet/exam and
student information form to the JIBC.
Grade of 70% or higher is required to
obtain course credit.
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Comments & Questions
Additional resources found at:
www.myemresources.com For information on further training
please contact:
Justice Institute of British ColumbiaEmergency Management Division
715 McBride Boulevard
New Westminster, BC V3L 5T4
www.jibc.ca/emergency