CMD112 Incident Command System Orientation (For British Columbia)

CMD112 Incident Command System Orientation (For British Columbia) Facilitated Review Session 1

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 2

What is BCERMS? British Columbia Emergency Response Management System Comprehensive “all-hazards” management system Designed to: – Standardize process for multi-jurisdictional response – Guide agencies/departments in preparing emergency plans – Clarify roles & responsibilities – Facilitate coordination of public & private sector response 3

BCERMS Response Goals 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Provide for safety & health of responders Save lives Reduce suffering Protect public health Protect government infrastructure Protect property Protect the environment Reduce economic and social losses 4

BCERMS Components 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Operations & Control Qualifications Technology Training Publications 5

BCERMS Response Structure LEVELS Provincial Central Coordination Level Provincial Regional Coordination Level Site Support Site FACILITIES PECC PREOC EOC ICP Provincial Emergency Coordination Centre Provincial Regional Emergency Operations Centre Emergency Operations Centre Incident Command Post 6

What is the Incident Command System? a model for command, control, and coordination of emergency response at the site level ICS principles can also be used to coordinate site-support activity at other response levels (i.e., EOC ) 7

Applications Fires, hazardous materials, multi-casualty incidents 8

Applications Single and multiagency law enforcement incidents 9

Applications Multi-jurisdiction & multi-agency responses Air, rail, water or ground transportation accidents Search & Rescue Missions Oil spill response & recovery Planned Events Private sector emergency management programs 10

ICS Principles 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Five Primary Functions Establishing and Transferring Command Single or Unified Command Structure Management by Objectives Consolidated Incident Action Plans Comprehensive Resource Management 11

ICS Principles 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Unity and Chain of Command Manageable Span of Control Modular Organization Personnel Accountability Common Terminology Integrated Communications 12

1. Five Primary Functions Command Operations Planning Logistics Finance/ 13

Command Sets objectives and priorities Responsible for all incident or event activity There will always be an Incident Commander (IC) 14

Command Staff Positions IC Information Officer Safety Officer Liaison Officer Operations Planning Logistics Finance/Admin 15

Command Staff Information Officer One per incident who serves as a central point for information dissemination Safety Officer Anticipates, detects, and corrects unsafe situations Liaison Officer Contact point for representatives of assisting and cooperating agencies 16

Operations Conducts tactical operations Develops the tactical objectives and organization Directs all Resources 17

Planning Collects, evaluates, and displays incident information Maintains status of resources Prepares Incident Action Plan (IAP) Prepares other incident related documentation 18

Logistics Provides services and support to meet the incident or event’s needs Provides resources Provides other services 19

Finance / Administration Keeps track of incident related expenses – equipment records – procurement contracts – other financial related expenses of the incident Monitors costs 20

ICS Response Functions Command Operations Planning Logistics Finance/ The “Boss” The “Do-ers” The “Thinkers” The “Getters” The “Payers” Administration 21

ICS Organization Incident Commander Information Safety Liaison Operations Section Staging Area Branches Divisions & Groups Special Operations Branch Resources Unit Situation Unit Single Resources Support Branch Supply Unit Time Unit Procurement Unit Facilities Unit Documentation Unit Strike Teams Task Forces Finance/ Administration Section Logistics Section Planning Section Demobilization Unit Ground Support Unit Service Branch Compensation/ Claims Unit Cost Unit Communications Unit Food Unit Medical Unit 22

2. Establishing Command “Command at an incident is initially established by the first arriving authority at the scene.” 23

2. Transfer Command Reasons for transfer: more qualified person assumes command jurisdictional or agency change in command is legally required or makes good management sense normal turnover of personnel on long or extended incidents 24

3. Single Command Every incident will have an Incident Commander The Incident Commander is responsible for all incidents or event activities 25

3. Unified Command A B B-ICS A-ICS C C-ICS 26

Unified Command A B A B C One Incident Command Post C One Operations Section Chief A single, coordinated Incident Action Plan 27

4. Management by Objectives Objectives: Attainable Measurable Flexible 28

Incident Management by Objectives ACHIEVE GOAL 4. Tactical Direction 3. Select Strategy 2. Establish Incident Objectives 1. Agency Policy and Direction 29

5. Consolidated Incident Action Plan Every incident has one Provides direction for future actions Includes measurable tactical operations One for each operational period 30

Incident Action Plan Essential Elements Statement of objectives Supporting Plans Supporting Plans Assignment List Organization Assignments to accomplish objectives, Organization Assignment strategies & tactics Incident Supporting material Objectives 1. 2. 3. ICS 205 ICS 206 ICS 205 ICS 206 ICS 204 ICS 203 ICS 202 31

6. Comprehensive Resource Management Single Resource Includes personnel & equipment Strike Team Combination of same kind & type Task Force Combination of single resources 32

7. Unity & Chain of Command 33

8. Manageable Span of Control number of subordinates that one supervisor can manage effectively suggested range is 1:3 – 1:7 Optimum is 1:5 34

9. Modular Organization IC Info Safety Liaison Operations Alpha Division Team Team Team Vent Group Team Team RIT 1 Planning Logistics RIT 2 Team Finance Admin Delta Division Team Team Team 35

10. Personnel Accountability 36

11. Common Terminology Applied to: Organizational elements Position titles Resources Facilities 37

Common Titles Managerial Level Incident Command Operations Branch Planning Branch Division Command Logistics Branch Finance/ Administration Branch Directors Supervisors Group Single Resources Task Forces Strike Teams Section Chiefs Units within Planning, Logistics & Finance/ Administration Leaders 38

Incident Facilities Incident Command Post Staging Area Base Camps Helibase Helispots 39

12. Integrated Communication 40

Communication Networks Command net Tactical nets Support net Ground-to-air Air-to-air 41

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 42

Summary Think ICS even at the simplest of incidents. If you think of the 5 functions Command Operations Planning Logistics Finance/Administration at the start of an incident, the transition from a small operation to a major event will be much easier. 43

Summary ICS requires only one position filled - the Incident 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! 44

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. 45

Closing Comments & Questions Additional resources found at: www.myemresources.com For information on further training please contact: Justice Institute of British Columbia Emergency Management Division 715 McBride Boulevard New Westminster, BC V3L 5T4 www.jibc.ca/emergency 604.528.5790 [email protected] 46