- cover specific time frame - be proactive - specify incident objective - states activities to be completed - assigns resonsibility - didnetify needed resources - specify communication

Incident Command System Flashcards by Beatrice Dunnavan

NIMS

national incident management system

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what is ICS part of

NIMS = National Incident Managemnet YStem

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scale of event that ICS can be used to cover

ICS for small/large
planned/unplanned
Olympics

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IAP

incident action plan

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4 characteristics of ICS

chain of command/supervision for accountability
communication
organized systemic planning process
cooperative w/diverse disciplines & agencies

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of individuals/resources 1 supervision can effectively manage

span of control

optimal = 1:5

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effective IAP -7

cover specific time frame
be proactive
specify incident objective
states activities to be completed
assigns resonsibility
didnetify needed resources
specify communication

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language to use in ICS

no acronyms/code/radio talk/jargon

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what is ICS based on

-common terms
-modular orgs
-manage by objective
-incident action plan
-manageable span of control
i-facilities
-integrated community
-unified command
0info/intel management
-cofc/unified command
-establish/transfer command
-comprehensive resource management
-dispatch and control

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sitrep

situation report

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what do you need to do with regards to resources

identify requirements, order/acquire, mobilize, track/report, demobilize, reimburse, restock, personnel, team facilities, equip,. supplies

resource identification/typing
qualification, certification, credentialing

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ICS command staff positions

Incident Commander
Public Information Officer
Safety Officer
Liaison Officer

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Chiefs of ICS

Operations
Plannning
Logistics
Finance/Admin
inteligence

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important thing to ensure on scene if you are in charge of personnel

check, in/out

credentialing

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important thing about resources in a staging area

all resources in the staging area are ready for deployment

*out of serviced are not located in the staging area

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3 things to know about all forms

purpose: “what is the function of this form?”
prep: “who is responsible to prepare it
distribution - “wh neds to receive this information”

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stages of resources management

identify requirement
order/acquire
mobilize
track/report
demobilize
reimbursement/restock

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Incident Briefing Form 201

incident situation =- map, significant events
incident objectives
summary of current activity
start of assignment resources

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role of incident commande3r

sets incident objectives, strategies, priorities, overall responsibility for incident

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role of Ops Chief

tactics/directs resources

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Planning Chief

tracks resources

collect/analyze information

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Logistics Chief

arrange resources/sruvices/support/facility

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role of finance/admin chief

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accounting
procurement
time record
cost analysis
timekeeping injury at same 
doc for MOU agreemnt
contract negotiation

who works directly under ICS & can assume commander role if needed

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Deputies

difference between Public Affairs Officer versus Liaison Officer

PAO: public/media L: commander POC for NGO/USG/private sector

JIS

Joint Information System

EOC

Emergency Operation Center

ICS specific courses

public works, schools, utilities

NWCG

national wildlife coordinating group

how do you use NIMS

framework to incident manage at all jurisdictions

Homeland Security Presidential Directives -3

HSP-D = management of domestic incidents HSPD-8: National Preparedness PPD-8: Presidential Policy Directive

HSP-D

Management of Domestic Incidents | *Dept HS coordinationg w/fed/state/tribal to establish National Response Framework, NIMS

HSPD-8

National Preparedness | *directs Dep HS to have a national preparedness plan

PPD-8

PResidential Policy Directive | *national approach to preparedness

3 components of NIMS

resource management command/coordination communications and information management

benefits of unified command

single objective information flow optimize agency strength

integrity

* how you view yourself * know yourself and seek * seek responsibility and accept respnde

important characteristics of briefs

briefings need clearly stated objectives * task - what is to be done * purpose -why is it to be done * end state-how it should look when done

responsibiliteis of the Finance chief

units, time, procurement, contracts, compensation, cost-anlaysis

role of Planning Unit

unit resources situation doc, demobilize

AHJ

authority having jurisdiction | *qualify, certify, credentialized

top 3 priorities of ICS

1. life/safety 2. incident stabilization 3. property preservation

6 establishment/implement objectives

1. understand policy/direction 2. assess incident situation 3. estab. incident objectives 4. select appropriate strategies to acheive objects 5. perform tactical objectives 6. provide necessary follow up

supervisors under Incident Commander

Commander | suppported by Deputy

supervisors for COmmand staff

officers | assisted b y assistences

supervisors for general staff

chief | assisted by deptuy

supervisors of branch

directior | assisted by deputy

division or group

supervisors work under them

work under leaders

unit leader | assisted by managers

assisting versus cooperating agency

assisting agency: direct responsibility for incident management cooperating agency: supply help that isn't direct

how can states participate in mutual aid

states participate in mutual aid via EMAC | EMAC = emergency management assistance compact

EMCAC

emergency management assistence compact | *states support each other via mutual aid

differences between Incident Commander & Operations

IC = establishes goals & picks the strategy | Ops: determines tactics

objective, strategies, tactics

objectives: state what will be accomplished strategies: estab. general plan/diret to accomplish objectives tactics: " specifies how strategies will be accomplished

fully effective incident objectives

specific/state what happens measure and includesd standard tiem frame attain and resonable IAW incidnent command authority evaluate to deterien effectiveness of strategies and tactics

Operational Period Planning Cycle

graphic representaiton of the and relationhsp of hte meeting work persiod, briefings that compro,mise the opeation plannign decision cycel

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