What are the responsibilities of Operational and functional Sector Commanders
Operational= responsible for a physical area of the incident ground
Functional = responsible for managing a support function such as water
Who is responsible for the tactical mode of each sector.
What to do if different TMs in each sector.
IC
If different TMs each sector must be declared to control eg …… sector 1 TMO
Sector 2 TMO
Sector 3 TMD
All personnel on incident ground to be made aware of TM
Describe the line of communications at sectorised incident
Sect Commander ops to IC or Ops Commander if appointed.
Functional Commander to report via appropriate reporting structure either direct to IC or via a Functional Sector Coordinator
What is the function of an Opps Commander
Coordinate the operational sectors and
Exercise the IC’s Authority
Should not become involved in functional sectors
Should assist sector Commanders with operational tactics and maintenance of SSOW.
Describe vertical sectorisation
Bridgehead = normally 2 floors below fire.
Fire sector = floor above bridgehead, fire floor/floors and 1 floor above
Search sector = area above fire sector. Search, rescue, ventilation ops
Lobby sector = area of operations from ground floor to fire sector INCLUDING bridgehead
Describe vertical sectorisation in sub basements
Lobby sector = ground floor
Search sector = between fire sector and ground level
Fire sector = fire floor and 2 floors above
Can be flexible depending on circumstances
Describe functional sectors
Named according to it’s role e.g. Water sector, salvage sector.
“Physical boundaries will be defined but with an emphasis on outcome and resources “
Important these are detailed in briefings and handovers
How does the command function differ for major incidents
At all major incidents where inter agency communications are necessary operational, tactical and strategic command function will apply as detailed in LESLIP
Sector Commanders will be at Operational level,
IC will be at Tactical level supported by Ops Commander/s
