# Presentation: 304478

## Module 4 Incident Facilities

***Module 4 Incident Facilities***

**Subjects to be covered in this module include:**

**Command Post**
**Staging Areas**
**Base**
**Camps**
**Helibase**
**Helispots**

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## Module 4 Objectives

**1.  Name each of the principal facilities used in conjunction with ICS, and explain the purpose and use of each.**
**2.  Identify which facilities may be located together at an incident or event.**
**3.  Describe how the various incident facilities are used and managed to support an incident or event.**
**4.  Identify appropriate map symbols associated with incident facilities.**

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## Considerations in Establishing Incident Facilities

**Considerations in Establishing Incident Facilities**

**First priority is the needs of the incident**
**Length of time the facility will be used **
**Cost to establish the facility**
**Environmental considerations**

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## Incident Command Post

**Location where primary command functions are performed**
**Only one per incident**
**May be located with other facilities**
**Normally not relocated**

**Incident Command Post**

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## Incident Command Post

**Incident Command Post**

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## Expanded ICP may be required for:

**Expanded ICP may be required for:**

**Multi-agency incidents run under a Unified Command.**
**Long-term incidents.**
**Incident requiring an on-scene communications center.**
**Incidents requiring a separate planning function.**
**Incidents requiring Command Staff and Agency Representative positions.**

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## Incident Command Post Characteristics:

**There is only one ICP per incident, even if the incident is multijurisdictional.**
**The communications center is often located with or adjacent to the ICP.**
**The Incident Command function is carried out at the ICP.**
**The ICP may be located with other incident facilities such as the Incident Base.**

**Incident Command Post Characteristics:**

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## Incident Command Post Characteristics (cont.):

**Incident Command Post Characteristics (cont.):**

**The planning function is normally done at the ICP.**
**The ICP should be large enough to provide adequate working room for assigned personnel.**
**The ICP should contain situation and resource status displays necessary for the incident.**
**Agency Representatives are normally located at the ICP.**
**The ICP will normally not be relocated.**

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## Guidelines for Establishing an Incident Command Post

**Guidelines for Establishing an Incident Command Post**

**Position away from the general noise and confusion associated with the incident.**
**Position outside of the present and potential hazard zone.**
**Position within view of the incident (when appropriate).**
**Have the ability to expand as the incident grows.**

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## Guidelines for Establishing an Incident Command Post (cont.)

**Guidelines for Establishing an Incident Command Post (cont.)**

**Have the ability to provide security, and to control access to the ICP as necessary.**
**Identify location with distinctive banner or sign.**
**Announce ICP activation and location via radio or other communication so all appropriate personnel are notified.**

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## S

**Staging ****Area****Description**

**Temporary locations for resources awaiting assignments.**
**Incidents may have several Staging Areas.**
**Resources on a three-minute available status.**
**May include fueling and sanitation.**
**Staging Area Manager is required.**
**May be designated for certain kinds of resources.**

**S**

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## Characteristics of a Staging Area

**Characteristics of a Staging Area**

**Be close to the location of tactical assignments (within five minutes).**
**Be located out of any possible line of direct hazard effects to minimize risk.**
**Be relocated if necessary.**
**Have different access routes for incoming and outgoing resources.**

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## Characteristics of a Staging Area(cont.)

**Characteristics of a Staging Area****(cont.)**

**Be large enough to accommodate available resources and have room for growth.**
**Be clearly marked.**
**Be located to minimize environmental damage.**
**Have necessary security controls.**

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## Staging Area Benefits

**Provide locations for immediately available resources to await active assignments.**
**Provide locations for resources to be formed into operational units such as task forces and strike teams.**
**Provide for greater accountability by having available personnel and resources together in one location.**
**Provide safe locations for personnel and equipment to await assignments.**

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## Staging Area Benefits (cont.)

**Staging Area Benefits (cont.)**

**Prevent resources from freelancing or “doing their own thing.”**
**Minimize excessive communications of resources calling for assignments.**
**Control and assist the check-in of personnel who arrive at the incident via privately owned vehicles or other private means.**
**Allow the Operations Section Chief or IC to properly plan for resource use, and to provide for contingencies.**

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## B

**Primary Characteristics of Incident Base**

**Location for primary support activity.**
**Logistics Section located at Base.**
**Out-of-service equipment and personnel normally located here.**
**Only one Base per incident**
**Pre-designate Base locations if feasible**
**Base Manager will always be designated.**

**B**

**Midway**
**Base**

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## C

**Primary Characteristics of Camps**

**Temporary locations to provide services to incident personnel.**
**May be moved - several may be required.**
**All Base activities may be performed at Camps.**
**Camp Manager will always be assigned.**
**Designated by geographic name or number.**

**C**

**44th**
**Street**
**Camp**

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## H

**Primary Characteristics of Incident Helibase**

**Location where helicopters may be parked, maintained, fueled, and loaded.**
**Helibase will be designated by name of incident.**
**Large incidents may have more than one Helibase.**
**Helibase can be located at airport or other off-incident location.**
**Helibases will normally not be moved.**
**Helibase will be managed by Helibase Manager.**

**H**

**Presidio**
**Helibase**

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## H-3

**Primary Characteristics of Incident Helispots**

**Temporary locations where helicopters can safely land and take off.**
**Can be used to load or off-load personnel, equipment, and supplies.**
**Helispot Managers will be on the ground.**
**Helispot Manager may be assigned.  Reports to Helibase Manager.**

**H-3**

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## Collocating Facilities

**Incident**
**Facilities**

**ICP**

**Staging**
**Area**

**Base**

**Camps**

**Helibase**

**Helispot**

**Yes**

**Yes**

**Yes**

**Yes**

**No**

**Yes**

**Yes**

**Yes**

**Yes**

**Yes**

**ICP**

**Staging**
** ****Area**

**Base**

**Camps**

**Helibase**

**Helispot**

**Yes**

**No**

**Yes**

**Yes**

**No**

**No**

**No**

**Yes**

**Yes**

**Yes**

**No**

**No**

**Yes**

**Yes**

**Yes**

**No**

**Yes**

**Yes**

**Yes**

**Yes**

**Collocating Facilities**

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## Map Designations for ICS Facilities

**Map Designations for ICS Facilities**

**S**

**B**

**C**

**H**

**H-3**

**Incident Command Post (Name)**

**Staging Areas (Name)**

**Base (Name)**

**Camp (Name)**

**Helibase (Name)**

**Helispot (Number or name)**

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