ALL HAZARDS
IN-BRIEFING CHECKLIST
WELCOME
BRIEFING PACKAGE – Current Situation, Missions, Delegation
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Current situation
Current or expected mission assignments
Delegation of Authority
Location of forces
Outstanding orders
Contact numbers
Logistics for the resources
ESF4 – NRF, ESF’s, FEMA Regions, FS Region
National Response Framework
 Role of ESF4
 FEMA Organization
 FEMA Regions and RRCCs
 Acronyms you must know
 ARF and Mission Assignment process
 Where you fit in, who you work for, and how to work with FEMA rep on site
OVERSIGHT AND MANAGEMENT - Down to individual resources
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All Hazard Doctrine
Agency/NWCG Policy/Rules the same on FEMA assignments as for fires
“No Orphans” policy (You can’t abdicate your responsibility…)
All remote workers should have communications and scheduled check-in times
COORDINATION - With ESF4, Area Command and Regional Fire
Operations
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Conference call schedules and numbers
Process of accepting MA’s
Working relationship with ESF4
o New/expanded missions can only be accepted by ESF4
ORDERING CHANNELS
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Order directly to Regional GACC or other designated process
Order what you need, don’t be conservative but also don’t be wasteful, get what
you need to be successful
“Accountable Property” is different on FEMA incidents – work closely with
Regional IBA to identify what may need to be turned in to FEMA after the
incident.
SAFETY –
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Develop an evacuation or sheltering plan for the next storm
Lightning– use the 5 second rule, seek shelter in buildings or in a vehicle early
Water – stay out of it, stay off of it, and don’t drive through it. Rinse off/
decontaminate if at all possible after exposure
Security – order security personnel as needed, protect your personnel, disengage
and move to safety as needed
Make sure all personnel know and understand emergency procedures
CONFERENCE CALLS - Area Command/Incident Commanders and
ESF4
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Daily calls
o Time and number
INFORMATION SHARING –
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You can tell others what you are doing. Be very careful not to comment about
other or overall operations, just what you have been asked to do.
Ensure your PIO is tied in with FEMA Joint Information Center (JIC)
All office press releases need to go thru FEMA, who will coordinate with the
State. Remember, it’s their incident; we’re supporting them.
INCIDENT BUSINESS AND DOCUMENTATION –
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Follow Chapter 90 of the IIBMH
Complete standard incident business package
Provide to Regional Operations at closeout
Track costs and provide to ESF4 throughout incident
Purchasing authority.
o What can you purchase
LESSONS LEARNED – AAR’s, Base Plans, How-to’s
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At closeout provide a base plan and key operating information for any permanent
facility that you worked at
Provide AAR to Regional ESF4 Coordinator
Wear only PPE or team/agency uniform; do not wear clothing with logo from
FEMA or other agencies you don’t work for
PATIENCE AND FLEXIBILITY
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Great need for patience – people are stressed, both citizens and responders
You must be flexible – disasters can have poor intel and inaccurate information
Emergencies are fluid situations, you need to get on-site, assess the situation and
report back.
Always remember; “This is not a fire, and you are not in charge.”
If you aren’t sure about something, ask your ESF4 contact