Lesson Overview
• Command and management under
NIMS
• Incident Command System
overview
Lesson Objectives
• Identify the benefits of using ICS as the
model incident management system.
• Identify the organizational structure of
ICS.
• Identify five major management
functions.
• Describe the purpose of unique position
titles in ICS.
• Explain the roles and responsibilities of
the Command and General staff.
ICS
• Proven on-scene, all-hazard concept
• Interdisciplinary and organizationally
flexible
• Appropriate for all types of incidents
ICS Features
• Common terminology
• Organizational resources
Common Terminology: Example
Which is the example of common terminology?
A.
This is Unit 1, we
have a 10-37, Code 2.
B.
Unit 1, the flood waters
are rising and we need
additional resources for
sandbagging.
ICS Features
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Manageable span of control
Organizational facilities
Use of position titles
Reliance on an Incident Action Plan
Integrated communications
Accountability
ICS Management: Span of Control
• ICS span of control for any
supervisor:
• Is between 3 and 7 subordinates.
Reliance on an Incident Action Plan
• Specifies the incident objectives.
• States the activities to be completed.
• Covers a specified timeframe, called
an operational period.
• Operational periods are usually 12
hours for large incidents
• May be oral or written
Organizational Resources
• Includes:
• Personnel
• Facilities
• Equipment and supplies
• Requires “typing” by capability
Incident Facilities
• Established as required by the
incident
• An ICP (Incident Command Post) is
always established
Incident Command
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Organizational Level
Incident Command
Command Staff
General Staff
(Section)
Branch
Division/Group
Unit
Strike Team/Task
Force
Title
• Incident Commander
• Officer
• Chief
• Director
• Supervisor
• Leader
• Leader
Integrated Communications
• Hardware systems
• Planning for use of all frequencies
and resources
• Procedures for transferring
information internally and externally
Accountability
• Orderly chain of command
• Check-in for all responders
• Assignment of only one supervisor
per individual (unity of command)
Practice Question 4
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Span of control may vary from ______.
a. Two to eight
b. Four to nine
c. Three to seven
d. Five to ten
Three to Seven
Practice Question 5
• The use of common terminology for ICS
position titles helps to reduce confusion
between a person’s position on an incident
and his/her:
• a. Day-to-day position.
• b. Level of authority.
• c. Chain of command.
• d. On-scene responsibilities.
• Day to Day Position
Practice Question 25
• NIMS standards for communications and
information management are based on the
principle that a common operating picture
is required to:
• a. Avoid duplication of effort.
• b. Document the response fully.
• c. Maintain the command structure.
• d. Ensure consistency among all who
respond.
• Ensure Consistency