TN Summary

Are you now able to:

= Describe chain of command and formal
communication relationships?

= Identify common leadership responsibilities?

= Describe span of control and modular
development?

= Describe the use of position titles?

Visual Description: Summary

Key Points

Are you now able to:

= Describe chain of command and formal communication relationships?
= Identify common leadership responsibilities?

* Describe span of control and modular development?

= Describe the use of position titles?

The next unit presents information about delegation of authority and management by objectives.

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Unit 4 Functional Areas and Posi

General Staff

. Divisions and Groups

Divisions and Groups may be assigned across
geographical areas when a functional activity
crosses divisional lines.

= |

Visual Description: Divisions and Groups

Key Points

Note the following key points:

= Divisions and Groups may be assigned across geographical areas when a functional activity
crosses divisional lines.

For example, a specialized Canine Search Group would be used wherever required and
moved as needed in an earthquake incident.

* In any organization in which combined Divisions and Groups are used, it is important that
the Supervisors establish and maintain close communications and coordination. Each will
have equal authority; neither Supervisor will be subordinate to the other.

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Leader:

Informal Communication

Informal Communication
= Is used to exchange incident or event
information only.
= Is NOT used for:
= Formal requests for additional resources.

« Tasking work assignments.

Within the ICS organization,
critical information must
flow freely!

Visual Description: Informal Communication

Key Points

Informal communication relationships are those situations requiring exchange of incident or
event information only and do not involve tasking work assignments or requests for support or

additional resources.

List some examples of informal communication within the ICS organization.

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Unit 4 Functional Areas and Positions
Activity: Using ICS Form 201, Incident Briefing

Sample Answers

5. Current Organization
Incident Commander
Cpt. Dave Gordon
PIO Safety Officer
Lt, Cheryl Martin Lt. Jack Dominguez
Operations Section Chief Planning Section Chief
Sgt. Jim Hanson Sgt. Carol Baker
T
|
Division A Division B Division C Water Group Nursing Home
Lt. Mike Sgt. Fred Sgt. Maria Bill White Group
Fielding Potter Sanchez Cpt. Bill WU
\ Officer A | L{ Officer D Officer I |
Officer B | H Officer E 4 Officer J |
Officer C } || Officer F
11 Officer G
|| Officer H
Page 2 of 3 Prepared by (name/position)

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Unit 4 Functional Areas and Po:

General Staff

ON Staging Areas: Available Resources

Set up at the incident where
resources can wait for a
tactical assignment.

* All resources in the
Staging Area are available
and ready for assignment.

= Out-of-service resources
are NOT located at the
Staging Area.

Misial 4

wwll

Visual Description: Staging Areas: Available Resources

Key Points

Note the following key points:
= Staging Areas are set up at an incident where resources are awaiting a tactical assignment.

= All resources in the Staging Area are available and should be ready for assignment.

= Staging Areas should not be used to locate out-of-service resources or for logistics
functions. Staging Areas may be relocated as necessary.

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Delegation of Authority & Management by Objectives
|Topic | Delegation of Authority Process

oR Delegation of Authority

* Grants authority to carry out
specific functions.

» Issued by chief elected official,

chief exect officer, or Mayor
agency administrator in writing
or verbally. |
= Allows the Incident Commander és
to assume command. e
* Does NOT relieve the granting se
authority of the ultimate “Incident

lity for the incident. Commander

Visual Description: Delegation of Authority

Key Points

Note the following key points:

= The process of granting authority to carry out specific functions is called the delegation of
authority.

= Delegation of authority:
= Grants authority to carry out specific functions.

= Is issued by the chief elected official, chief executive officer, or agency administrator in
writing or verbally.

= Allows the Incident Commander to assume command.
= Does NOT relieve the granting authority of the ultimate responsibility for the incident.

= Ideally, this authority will be granted in writing. Whether it is granted in writing or verbally,
the authorities granted remain with the Incident Commander until such time as the incident
is terminated, or a relief shift Incident Commander is appointed, or the Incident Commander
is relieved of his or her duties for just cause.

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Functional Areas and Positions

Your Notes

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'y & Management by Objectives

Management by Objectives

ce Effective Incident Objectives

Effective incident objectives must be...

* Specific and state what’s to be accomplished.

= Measurable and include a standard and
timeframe.

* Attainable and reasonable.

= In accordance with the Incident Commander’s
authorities.

= Evaluated to determine effectiveness of
strategies and tactics.

agement hy Objéct

Visual Description: Characteristics of Effective Objectives

Key Points

Incident objectives must describe what must be accomplished and provide substantive direction
for work at the incident.

Effective incident objectives must be:

* Specific and state what's to be accomplished.

» Measurable and include a standard and timeframe.

»  Attainable and reasonable.

» In accordance with the Incident Commander's authorities.

= Evaluated to determine effectiveness of strategies and tactics.

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Unit 2: Leadership and Management



Unit 6 ganizational Flexibility

Incident Complexity Types

cI Incidents of National Significance

* When State and local resources are overwhelmed and
Federal resources are requested (including Stafford Act
major disasters or emergencies and other catastrophic
incidents).

* Situations where more than one Federal department or
agency is involved in:

* Credible terrorist threats.
* Potential threats related to high-profile, large-scale
planned events.

+ Requests for Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

assistance from a Federal department or agency
responding under its own authorities.

+ Presidential direction for DHS to assume responsibility for
incident management.

Visual Description: Incidents of National Significance

Key Points

The NRP bases the definition of an Incident of National Significance on situations related to the
below four criteria set forth in HSPD-5.

= When the resources of State and local authorities are overwhelmed and Federal assistance
has been requested by the appropriate State and local authorities.

Examples include:
= Major disasters or emergencies as defined under the Stafford Act; and

= Catastrophic incidents. A catastrophic incident is any natural or manmade incident,
including terrorism, that results in extraordinary levels of mass casualties, damage, or
disruption severely affecting the population, infrastructure, environment, economy,
national morale, and/or government functions.

For Incidents of National Significance that are Presidentially declared disasters or
emergencies, Federal support to States is delivered in accordance with relevant
provisions of the Stafford Act. Note that while all Presidentially declared disasters and
emergencies under the Stafford Act are considered Incidents of National Significance,
not all Incidents of National Significance necessarily result in disaster or emergency
declarations under the Stafford Act.

(Continued on next page.)

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U
|Topic =| General Staff
os Planning Section

What are the major
responsibilities of
each Planning Unit?

Visual Description: Planning Section with Units and Question: What are the major responsibilities of
each Planning Unit?

Key Points

What are the major responsibilities of each Planning Unit?

Resources Unit

Situation Unit

Documentation Unit

Demobilization Unit

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Unit 4 Functi Areas and Positi

Topi General Staff

os. Finance/Administration Section

Responsible for:

= Monitoring incident-
related costs.

= Administering any
necessary procurement
contracts.

Visual Description: Finance and Administration Section

Key Points

The Finance/Administration Section is established when the agency(s) involved in incident
management activities require(s) finance and other administrative support services.

Not all incidents will require a separate Finance/Administration Section. In cases that require
only one specific function (e.g., cost analysis), this service may be provided by a technical
specialist in the Planning Section.

Provide examples of the types of incidents where a Finance/Administration
le Section may be assigned.

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| Unit 6 ganizational Flex ty
Resource Kinds and Types

TLR Typing: Getting the Right Resources
Getting the right resources is ied eo
so critical that... ‘MANAGIMENT SYSTEM

... the National Incident
Management System (NIMS)
requires that various kinds of
resources be “typed” whenever
possible.

©

See: www.fema.gov/nims

Visual Description: Typing: Getting the Right Resources

Key Points

Getting the right resources is so critical that the National Incident Management System (NIMS)
requires that various kinds of resources be “typed” whenever possible.

For more information see: www.fema.gov/nims

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it 6

ganizational Flexibility

Modular Organization

es Anticipate Incident Workload

Planning Section

= Resources and Situation Units will be very busy
in the initial phases of the incident.

* Documentation and Demobilization Units will be
very active in the final stages of the incident.

Logistics Section

* Supply and Communications Units will be very
active in the initial and final stages of the
incident.

Visual Description: Anticipate Incident Workload

Key Points

Note the following key points:

= Experience and training will help Incident Commanders and Section Chiefs predict
workloads and corresponding staffing needs, regardless of the kind of incident.

= Incident workload patterns are predictable throughout the incident.

Review the following examples:

= In the Planning Section, the Resources and Situation Units will be very active in the initial
phases of the incident, while the workload for the Documentation and Demobilization Units

will be very active in the final stages of the incident.

» Inthe Logistics Section, the Supply and Communications Units will be very active in the
initial and final stages of the incident.

Jot down additional examples of predicting workload.

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Unit 3

Implementing Authorities

cI Implementing Authorities

Within his or her scope of authority, the Incident
Commander establishes incident objectives, then
determines strategies, resources, and ICS structure.

Strategies
Incident —_—
Ics Structure |]

Incident
Commander

Visual Description: Implementing Authorities

Key Points

The Incident Commander must have the authority to:

= Establish incident objectives.
= Determine appropriate strategies.
= Acquire appropriate agency or jurisdiction resources.

The Incident Commander must also have the authority to establish an ICS structure adequate to

protect the safety of responders and citizens, to control the spread of damage, and to protect
the environment.

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Leadership and Manageme

Leadership Values

= Make sound and timely decisions.

= Maintain situation awareness in order to anticipate needed actions.

« Evaluate situation for:

= Safety.

Economic concerns.
Environmental concerns.
Political concerns.
Progress of work assignments.

= Problems completing tasks.
= Develop and communicate contingencies within your scope of authority.

= Ensure that tasks are understood, supervised, and accomplished.
» Issue clear instructions.
= Observe and assess actions in progress without micro-managing. (Do not become
excessively involved with tactics. Focus on whether or not the strategies are
accomplishing the objective.)
= Use positive feedback to modify duties, tasks, and assignments when appropriate.

= Develop your subordinates for the future.
= Clearly state expectations.
"Delegate those tasks that you are not required to do personally.
= Consider individual skill levels and developmental needs when assigning tasks.

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Feedback and Closeout

(s Feedback

Please complete the
course evaluation
form.

Your comments are
important!

Unita
Colirse: Summary

=

Visual 8.4

Visual Description: Feedback

Key Points

Thank you for completing the course evaluation form. Your comments are important and will be
used to evaluate the effectiveness of this course and make changes for future versions.

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Unit 4 Functional Areas and Posi
ICS Organizational Components

ce ICS Organizational Components

Pubic Information }

Safety
Ofoat

Logistics Section

Visual Description: |CS Organizational Components

Key Points

This unit will take a closer look at ICS functions and positions.

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2 adership and Manageme:

Incident Management Assessment

TLR Incident Management Assessment

Assessment is an important leadership
responsibility. Assessment methods include:

Corrective action report/
After-action review.

Post-incident analysis.
Debriefing.
Post-incident critique.
Mitigation plans.

Visual 2:

Visual Description: Incident Management Assessment

Key Points

Note the following key points:

= Management is an important leadership responsibility.

= Assessments should be conducted after a major activity in order to allow employees and

leaders to discover what happened and why.

= Common assessment methods include:
= Corrective action report/After-action review.
= Post-incident analysis.

= Debriefing.

= Post-incident critique.

= Mitigation plans.

According to NIMS, “Corrective action plans are designed to implement procedures that are
based on lessons learned from actual incidents or from training and exercises. Mitigation plans
describe activities that can be taken prior to, during, or after an incident to reduce or eliminate
risks to persons or property or to lessen the actual or potential effects or consequences of an

incident.”

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Unit 5 Briefings

Operational Period Briefing

coe Operational Period Briefing: Agenda (3 of 4)

| * Technical Specialists: Present
updates on conditions affecting the
response (weather, fire behavior,
environmental factors).

@ * Safety Officer: Reviews specific risks

to operational resources and the
identified safety/mitigation measures.

| = Special Operations: Briefs on Air
S | Operations (if activated).
|

Visual Description: Operational Period Briefing: Agenda (3 of 4)

Key Points

Continue reviewing the agenda items:

= Technical Specialists present updates on conditions affecting the response (weather, fire
behavior, environmental factors).

= The Safety Officer reviews specific risks to operational resources and the identified
safety/mitigation measures.

= Special Operations briefs on Air Operations (if activated).

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Unit 3 Delegation of A
Unit Objectives
cI Unit Objectives

« Describe the delegation of authority process.
= Describe scope of authority.
= Describe management by objectives.

Describe the importance of preparedness plans
and agreements.

jority & Management by Objectives

Visual Description: Unit Objectives

Key Points

By the end of this unit, you should be able to:

= Describe the delegation of authority process.

= Describe scope of authority.

= Describe management by objectives.

= Describe the importance of preparedness plans and agreements.

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I Activity: Incident Types (3 of 5)

* A cargo jet has crashed
with injuries onboard and
on the ground,

* Possible hazardous
materials are aboard.

* State and local resources

are managing the
incident.

+ All Command positions
are filled and the
Operations and Planning
Sections have been
activated.

What is the
incident
level?

Visual Description: Activity: Incident Types (3 of 5)

Key Points

4. Review the following facts of the scenario:
= Acargo jet has crashed with injuries onboard and on the ground.
= Possible hazardous materials are aboard.
= State and local resources are managing the incident.
= All Command positions are filled and the Operations and Planning Sections have been
activated.

2. What is the incident level?

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Unit 4 Functional Areas and Positions
Activity: Using ICS Form 201, Incident Briefing

INCIDENT BRIEFING

Sample Answers

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Unit 2 Leadership and Managemen‘
Leadership Values

=. Activity: Building & Damaging Respect

Instructions:

1. Working individually, list leadership actions
that can damage and build respect.

2. Record your answers as follows:

Builds Respect Damages Respect

3. Be prepared to present your findings to the
class in 5 minutes.

Visual Description: Damaging and Building Respect Activity

Key Points

Purpose: The purpose of this activity is to identify leadership actions that can damage and
build respect.

Instructions: Follow the steps below to complete this activity:

4. Working individually, list leadership actions that can damage and build respect.
2. Record your answers on paper in two columns, one labeled “Builds Respect” and the other
labeled “Damages Respect.”

3. Be prepared to present your findings to the class in 5 minutes.

Builds Respect | Damages Respect

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U Deleg n of Authority & Management by
Delegation of Authority Process
(os. Scope of Authority

An Incident Commander's scope
of authority is derived:

= From existing laws and
agency policies and
procedures, and/or

= Through a delegation of
authority from the agency
administrator or elected
official.

Visual Description: Scope of Authority

Key Points

An Incident Commander's scope of authority is derived:

= From existing laws and agency policies and procedures, and/or
= Through a delegation of authority from the agency administrator or elected official.

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Unit 6

Incident Complexity Types

cs Incident Typing: Overview

Incidents are categorized by
five types based on complexity. Type 1
Type 5 incidents are the least
complex and Type 1 the most

complex. 2

= Incident typing is used to order 3

Incident Management Teams =

(IMTs). 8
Type 5

Visual Description: Incident Typing: Overview

Key Points

Note the following key points:

Incidents may be typed in order to make decisions about resource requirements.

Incidents are categorized by five types based on complexity.

Type 5 incidents are the least complex and Type 1 the most complex.

Incident typing is used to order Incident Management Teams (IMTs). An IMT is made up of
the Command and General Staff members in an ICS organization.

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Unit 6

ganizat

}Topic | Incident Complexity Types

Flexibility

Type 1 Incident

is

Resources: National resources
are required to safely and
effectively manage the
operations. Mostly is an Incident
of National Significance, which
activates the National Response
Plan. All Command and General
Staff positions are activated.

‘Time Span: The incident is
expected to go into multiple
operational periods. A written
IAP is required for each
operational period.

Lari

Visual Description: Type 1 Incident

Key Points

The description of a Type 1 Incident include:

= This type of incident is the most complex, requiring national resources to safely and

effectively manage and operate.

= All Command and General Staff positions are activated.
= Operations personnel often exceed 500 per operational period and total personnel will

usually exceed 1,000.
= Branches need to be established.

= The agency administrator/official will have briefings, and ensure that the complexity analysis

and delegation of authority are updated.

= Use of resource advisors at the incident base is recommended.
= There is a high impact on the local jurisdiction, requiring additional staff for office

administrative and support functions.

Source: U.S. Fire Administration

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Unit 4 Functional Areas and Positions
[Topic | ICS Organizational Components

ICS Organizational Components

—————,

Incident Commander |

Public Information Liaison
Officer Officer
Safety L|
Officer
r 7 — =
7 = =
Operations Section Planning Section Logistics Section | Finance!Admin.
I
[ 1 Resources |] Demob. Service Support Time |L1compensatio
favo Unit Unit Branch Branch Unit Stars Unit
Branches |) Sf.088 7 1
FSteaton TI poe Proasronen'[lll cox
—! Unit Unit Commun. Supply Unit Unit
Unit Unit
pivisions ||| Groups
Medical | Facilities
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Ground
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ff

Single Resource

Caption: ICS organization chart including the following Command Staff: Incident Commander, Public
Information Officer, Safety Officer, and Liaison Officer. General Staff includes the Operations, Planning,
Logistics, and Finance/Admin. Sections.

Within the Operations Section there are two Branches. Subordinate to the Branches are Divisions and
Groups. Under the Division there is a Strike Team, Task Force, and Single Resource.

Within the Planning Section the following Units are shown: Resources, Situation, Demobilization, and
Documentation.

Within the Logistics Section two Branches are shown: the Service Branch with Communications, Medical,
and Food Units, and the Support Branch with Supply, Facilities, and Ground Support Units.

Within the Finance/Admin, Section the following Units are shown: Time, Procurement,
Compensation/Claims, and Cost.

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cI Summary

Are you now able to:

= Describe components of field, staff, and section
briefings/meetings?

* Give an operational period briefing?

Unit 5:
Briefings

2S

Visual Description: Summary

Key Points

Are you now able to:

= Describe components of field, staff, and section briefings/meetings?
= Give an operational period briefing?

The next unit presents information about the modular organization of the Incident Command
System and explains the concepts of resource typing and incident complexity typing.

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Unit 4 Functional Areas and Po:

ions

General Staff

oy Air Operations Branch

The Air Operations Branch:

= Is activated to coordinate the use of aviation
resources.

* Is managed by the Air Operations Branch
Director, who reports to the Operations Section
Chief.

= May include the following functional groups:
= Air Support Group
= Air Tactical Group

Visual Description: Air Operations Branch

Key Points

Note the following key points:

= Some incidents may require the use of aviation resources to provide tactical or logistical
support. On smaller incidents, aviation resources will be limited in number and will report
directly to the Incident Commander or to the Operations Section Chief.

= On larger incidents, it may be desirable to activate a separate Air Operations organization to
coordinate the use of aviation resources. The Air Operations organization will then be
established at the Branch level, reporting directly to the Operations Section Chief.

= The Air Operations Branch Director can establish two functional groups. The Air Tactical
Group coordinates all airborne activity. The Air Support Group provides all incident ground-
based support to aviation resources.

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Unit 2 ade:

and Manageme:

ICS Management

Continuing answering the questions below:

a Which Section collects, evaluates, and disseminates incident situation information
and intelligence?

Which Section would perform cost analysis and contracting services?

Commander on all matters relating to operational safety, including the health and
safety of emergency responder personnel?

Which Section implements the tactical activities focused on reduction of the
immediate hazard and saving lives and property?

Who is responsible for monitoring incident operations and advising the Incident

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it 3 Delegation of A

ority & Management by Objectives

Preparedness Plans and Agreements

(3. Mutual-Aid Agreements (2 of 2)

= Mutual aid is the voluntary
provision of resources by
agencies or organizations to
assist each other when
existing resources are
inadequate.

= When combined with NIMS-
oriented resource
management, mutual aid
allows jurisdictions to share
resources among mutual-aid
partners.

jon of Autharity & Management by Obj:

—=

Visual Description: Mutual-Aid Agreements (2 of 2)

Key Points

Note the following key points:

Mutual aid is the voluntary provision of resources by agencies or organizations to assist
each other when existing resources are inadequate.

When combined with NIMS-oriented resource management, mutual aid allows jurisdictions
to share resources among mutual-aid partners.

Ata minimum, mutual-aid agreements should include the following elements or provisions:

= Definitions of key terms used in the agreement;

= Roles and responsibilities of individual parties;

= Procedures for requesting and providing assistance;

= Procedures, authorities, and rules for payment, reimbursement, and allocation of costs;
= Notification procedures;

= Protocols for interoperable communications;

= Relationships with other agreements among jurisdictions;
= Workers compensation;

* Treatment of liability and immunity;

= Recognition of qualifications and certifications; and

= Sharing agreements, as required.

Authorized officials from each of the participating jurisdictions must collectively approve all
mutual-aid agreements.

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Un Course Overview

}Topic | Student Introductions and Expectations
rN Expectations

What do you expect
to gain from this
course?

Visual 1.4)

Visual Description: What do you except to gain from this course?

Key Points

Jot down some notes below on what you expect to gain from this course.

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Course Background Infor

Purpose

Who Should
Attend

Course
Objectives

Training
Content

This course is designed to enable personnel to operate efficiently during an incident
or event within the Incident Command System (ICS). This course focuses on the
management of single resources.

ICS-200 provides training on and resources for personnel who are likely to assume a
supervisory position within the ICS.

The primary target audience is response personnel at the supervisory level.

The course objectives are to allow course participants to:

= Describe the ICS organization appropriate to the complexity of the incident or
event.

= Use ICS to manage an incident or event.

The training is comprised of the following lessons:

Unit 1: Course Overview

Unit 2: Leadership & Management

Unit 3: Delegation of Authority & Management by Objectives
Unit 4: Functional Areas & Positions

Unit 5: Briefings

Unit 6: Organizational Flexibility

Unit 7: Transfer of Command

Unit 8: Course Summary

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Functional Areas and Po:

Activity: Using ICS Form 201, Incident Briefing

Sample Answers

ions

6, Resources Summary

Resources Ordered Resource Identification ETA ‘On Scene Location/Assignment
Incident Commander __|Captain Gordon EPD X ——_|ICP-Fire Station
Operations SC \Sgt. Hansen EPD x /CP-Fire Station
PIO \Lt. Martin EPD x ;CP-Fire Station
Division A Sup \Lt. Fielding EPD X [Division A-Industrial Park
Division B Sup \Sgt. Potter EPD X [Division B-Nursing Home/Independent Living
Division C Sup Sgt. Sanchez EPD X [Division C-Power Plant
Water Group Sup \Bill White EWA x Water Treatment Plant
2 Dump trucks 1330 | Water Group
2 Front Loaders 1315 | Water Group
1 Backhoe 1300 | Water Group
Nursing Home Grp. Captain Wu EFS X ——_|Nursing Home Group evacuation
Supervisor
3 BLS Ambulances \A2, A4, A7 1300 ‘| \Nursing Home Group evacuation
Safety Officer Jack Dominguez EFD 1245 Nursing Home Group evacuation
Planning SC ‘Sgt. Baker x CP-Fire Station

7. Summary of Current Actions

Status:

See map for projected inundation zone and impacted facilities. Flood waters are projected to crest by 1800 3/15.

Initial Incident Objectives:

1. Ensure safety of responders and public in impact area.

2. Ensure effective public information.

3. Evacuate vulnerable populations and areas of the city that may be cut off by flood waters.
4. Protect buildings and infrastructure from flood waters.

Current Actions: Command Post established in parking lot at Fire Station in Tactical Mobile Command Vehicle. Divisions A, B,C
assigned to alert and warning in projected inundation zone; estimate completion by 1330. American Red Cross contacted to open
shelter at Lafayette Middle School by 1400-briefed on evacuees from Lake Emerald Living Center. Nursing Home and Lake Emerald
Independent Living notified to implement evacuation plans not later than 1400. Lake Emerald confirms adequate transportation. City
Water Authority notified to protect water treatment plant by 1600. Rapid River Nuclear Power Plant staff notified and implementing
flood SOP by 1600. PIO has prepared public service announcement, awaiting approval by City Manager; press conference scheduled
for 1330 at City Hall. Emerald City EOC in the process of being activated. County EOC in the process of being activated. Emerald
City Hospital notified and prepared to receive Nursing Home evacuees by 1600. Resources ordered to support Water Treatment Plant
Group and Nursing Home Evacuation Group. Edison Electric, Commonwealth Gas Co., and City Transit notified.

Weather: Current weather pattern continues through midnight, then partial clearing. Highs in the mid 40’s, lows in the high 30’s.
Chance of precipitation 60% through midnight, reducing to 40% after midnight. Expected precipitation next 24 hours .75 inches.
Winds from the west 10-15 mph.

Safety Message: Avoid skin contact with flood waters. Drive with lights on. Watch for downed power lines in flood vicinity. Carry
personal flotation devices. Monitor City radio frequency F2 for safety updates.

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Leadership and Manage:
ICS Management

ICS Organization: Review

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Visual Description: ICS organizational chart showing all Command and General Staff positions

Key Points

Note: A larger version of the ICS organizational chart and caption appears on the next page.
The ICS organization:

= — |s typically structured to facilitate activities in five major functional areas: command,
operations, planning, logistics, and finance and administration.

= |s adaptable to any emergency or incident to which domestic incident management
agencies would be expected to respond.

= Has a scalable organizational structure that is based on the size and complexity of the
incident. However, this flexibility does NOT allow for the modification of the standard,
common language used to refer to organizational components or positions.

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Operational Period Briefing

cI Operational Period Briefing

The operational period briefing:

= May be referred to as the shift

briefing.

= Is conducted at the beginning
of each operational period.
Presents the Incident Action
Plan to supervisors within the
Operations Section.

« Should be concise.

Visual

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Visual Description: Operational Period Briefing

Key Points

The operational period briefing:
= May be referred to as the shift briefing.
= Is conducted at the beginning of each operational period.

* Allows the Operations Section Chief to present the Incident Action Plan (IAP) for the shift to
personnel with supervisory responsibility in the Operations Section.

= Includes a large group assembly of the operational resources that are committed to the
incident.

= Should be concise and to the point.
In addition to the Operations Section Chief, the other members of the Command and General

Staffs as well as specific support elements (e.g., Communications Unit, Medical Unit) can
provide important information needed for safe and effective performance during the shift.

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Deleg: n of Authority & Management by Objectives

‘opic Delegation of Authority Process

. Discussion Question

How do you ensure
that the delegating
authority remains an active
part of the incident

response?

Visual 3.41
‘Authority & Management by Object

=

Visual Description: How do you ensure that the delegating authority remains an active part of the
incident response?

Key Points

The final responsibility for the resolution on the incident remains with the chief elected official,
chief executive officer, or agency administrator. It is imperative then that the chief elected
official, chief executive officer, or agency administrator remain an active participant, supporter,
supervisor, and evaluator of the Incident Commander.

RS How do you ensure that the delegating authority remains an active part of the
L incident response?

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it 3 Delegation of Authority & Manageme!

Management by Objectives

cI Elements of an Incident Action Plan

An IAP covers an operational period
and includes:

What must be done.

Who is responsible.

How information will be
communicated.

What should be done if someone
is injured.

Visual Description: Elements of an Incident Action Plan

Key Points

Incident Action Plans (IAPs) provide a coherent means of communicating the overall incident
objectives in the contexts of both operational and support activities.

An IAP covers an operational period and includes:

What must be done.

Who is responsible.

How information will be communicated.
What should be done if someone is injured.

The operational period is the period of time scheduled for execution of a given set of tactical
actions as specified in the Incident Action Plan.

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ICS-200: Basic ICS

Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents

Student Manual
September 2005



Functional Areas and Po

Command Staff

ions

A Command Staff

Incident
Commander

The Command Staff is only
activated in response to the
needs of the incident.

Visual Description: Command Staff

Key Points

The following additional Command Staff positions can be added if needed:

= Public Information Officer
= Safety Officer
» Liaison Officer

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U Organizational Fle:

Complexity Analysis

Describe your selected incident (e.g., flood, building collapse, water main break, bridge
accident, hostage, hazardous materials, fire, disease outbreak, planned event, etc.).

List the specific indicators that you would use to analyze the complexity of this kind of
incident.

Next, select your top three indicators.

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Unit 4 Functional Areas and Positions

ce Logistics Section

Responsible for:

* Communications.

= Medical support to incident
personnel.

= Food for incident personnel.
= Supplies.

= Facilities.

= Ground support.

‘Visual 4
Functional Areas and Positions

fs
Visual Description: Logistics Section

Key Points

The Logistics Section is responsible for all support requirements needed to facilitate effective
and efficient incident management, including ordering resources from off-incident locations.
Note that logistics service and support to an incident or event are important functions. Early
recognition of the need for a separate Logistics function and section can reduce time and
money spent on an incident.

Note the following key points:

«The Logistics Section Chief has responsibility for the following six principal activities at an
incident:

Communications

Medical support to incident personnel

Food for incident personnel

Supplies

Facilities

Ground support

* — Itis important to remember that Logistics unit functions, except for the Supply Unit, are
geared to supporting personnel and resources directly assigned to the incident.

For example, the Logistics Section Food Unit does not provide feeding for people who have
been sent to shelters during a flood. Under ICS, feeding of shelters would be handled as a
part of an Operations Section activity. Food supplies would be ordered through the
Logistics Section Supply Unit.

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Unit 5 Briefings
Briefing Information

cK Briefing Checklist

Situation
Mission/Execution
Communications
Service/Support
Risk Management

SSAA

Questions or Concerns

Visual Description: Briefing Checklist

Key Points

Most briefings will include the following elements:

«Situation

»  Mission/Execution

= Communications

= Service/Support

= Risk Management

* Questions or Concerns

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Top

is

Incident Complexity Types

Incident Typing: Overview

95% of all
incidents

Visual Description: Incident Typing: Overview

Key Points

The illustration on the visual shows that incident typing is based on the number of resources
and the time span (number of operational periods).

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Unit 7 Transfer of Command
Transfer of Command Overview

cLN Transfer of Command

Transfer of command is .

... the process of moving the responsibility
for incident command from one Incident
Commander to another.

Visual Description: Transfer of Command

Key Points

The process of moving the responsibility for incident command from one Incident Commander
to another is called “transfer of command.”

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Unit 4

Command Staff

os Command Staff: Public Information Officer

/ Wt are the major
responsibilities of

the Public
Information Officer?

Visual Description: What are the major responsibilities of the Public Information Officer?

Key Points

What are the major responsibilities of the Public Information Officer?

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Leadership Responsibilities

Common Leadership Responsibilities (2 of 2)

A good operational leader will:

COMMUNICATE by giving
specific instructions and asking
for feedback.

SUPERVISE the scene of action.
= EVALUATE the effectiveness of
the plan.

= UNDERSTAND and ACCEPT the
need to modify plans or
instructions.

Visual Description: Common Leadership Responsibilities (2 of 2)

Key Points

Note the following additional responsibilities:

COMMUNICATE by giving specific instructions and asking for feedback.

SUPERVISE the scene of action.

EVALUATE the effectiveness of the plan and the organizational structure to meet the needs
of the incident or event.

UNDERSTAND and ACCEPT the need to modify plans or instructions according to the
needs of the incident or event.

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it 7 Transfer of Command

Transfer of Command Overview

Ss

A More Qualified Person Arrives

The arrival of a more qualified person does NOT
necessarily mean a change in incident command.
The more qualified individual may:

* Assume command according to agency guidelines.

Maintain command as it is and monitor command
activity and effectiveness.

« Request a more qualified Incident Commander from
the agency with a higher level of jurisdictional
responsibility.

ui
‘Transfer of Command

Pe

Visual Description: A More Qualified Person Arrives

Key Points

Note the following key points:

= The arrival of a more qualified person does NOT necessarily mean a change in incident
command.

« Upon arrival, a more qualified individual may:
» Assume command according to agency guidelines.
= Maintain command as it is and monitor command activity and effectiveness.
= Request a more qualified Incident Commander from the agency with a higher level of
jurisdictional responsibility.

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Delegation of Ai

ty & Management by Objectives

Preparedness Plans and Agreements

is

Visual Description:

Information Derived From Plans

Plans may include information about:

Hazards and risks in the area.
Resources in the area.
Other formal agreements and plans.

Contact information for agency administrators
and response personnel.

Other pertinent information.

Information Derived From Plans

Key Points

Note that plans may include information about:

Hazards and risks in the area.

Resources in the area.

Other formal agreements and plans.

Contact information for agency administrators and response personnel.

= Other pertinent information.

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Incident Complexity Types

(3. Incident Management Teams (IMTs)
= An IMT may be used to response to an incident.
IMTs include Command and General Staff members.

= IMT types correspond to incident type and include:

= Type 5: Local Village and Township Level

= Type 4: City, County, or Fire District Level

* Type 3: State or Metropolitan Area Level

= Type 2: National and State Level

« Type 1: National and State Level (Type 1 Incident)

+ Team members are certified as having the necessary
training and experience to fulfill IMT positions.

Information Source: www.usfa.fema.gov

Unit 6:
‘Organizational Flexibility

Se

Visual Description: Incident Management Teams (IMTs)

Key Points

As mentioned earlier, an IMT is made up of the Command and General Staff members in an
ICS organization. Persons to fill these positions for various types of incidents or events are
often predesignated to ensure that they have the necessary training and experience to fulfill the
roles and responsibilities of the ICS position. The level of training and experience of the IMT
members, coupled with the identified formal response requirements and responsibilities of the
IMT, are factors in determining the “type,” or level, of IMT.

Note the following information about IMT types:

= Type 5: Local Village and Township Level - a “pool” of primarily fire officers from several
neighboring departments trained to serve in Command and General Staff positions during
the first 6-12 hours of a major or complex incident.

= Type 4: City, County, or Fire District Level - a designated team of fire, EMS, and possibly
law enforcement officers from a larger and generally more populated area, typically within a
single jurisdiction (city or county), activated when necessary to manage a major or complex
incident during the first 6-12 hours and possibly transition to a Type 3 IMT.

= Type 3: State or Metropolitan Area Level - a standing team of trained personnel from
different departments, organizations, agencies, and jurisdictions within a State or DHS
Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) region, activated to support incident management at
incidents that extend beyond one operational period. Type 3 IMTs will respond throughout
the State or large portions of the State, depending upon State-specific laws, policies, and
regulations.

(Continued on next page.)

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Unit 3 Delegation of Aut!

'y & Management by Objectives

Preparedness Plans and Agreements

ce Preparedness Plans

The most common preparedness plans are:

= Federal, State, or local Emergency Operations
Plans (EOPs).

= Standard operating guidelines (SOGs).
= Standard operating procedures (SOPs).

= Jurisdictional or agency policies.

Visual Description: Preparedness Plans

Key Points

Preparedness plans may take many forms, but the most common include:

= Federal, State, or local Emergency Operations Plans (EOPs).
= Standard operating guidelines (SOGs).

= Standard operating procedures (SOPs).

= Jurisdictional or agency policies.

Mey, Jot down other examples of preparedness plans.

ya.

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Unit 1 Course Overview
Course Structure

cn Course Structure

nit 3:
Leadership Delegation of Authority &
Overview & Management Management by Objectives
Unita “Unit5:
‘Functional Areas&  —_Birlefings
Positions

Organizational Transfer of Course
Flexibility Command ‘Summary

Visual

Visual Description: Course Structure

Key Points

This course will focus on the following ICS features:

= Chain of Command and Unity of Command
= Modular Organization

= Management by Objectives

= Manageable Span of Control

= Transfer of Command

This course includes the following eight units:

= Unit 1: Course Overview (current unit)

= Unit 2: Leadership & Management

= Unit 3: Delegation of Authority & Management by Objectives
= Unit 4: Functional Areas & Positions

= Unit 5: Briefings

= Unit 6: Organizational Flexibility

= Unit 7: Transfer of Command

= Unit 8: Course Summary

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(s Activity: Incident Types (5 of 5)

+ A bank robber is holding : '
staff and patrons hostage.

+ An Operations Section has
been activated with a
perimeter control group,
investigation group, and
SWAT unit.

+ The Command Staff includes
the Incident Commander and
a Public Information Officer. What is the

= The incident may extend into incident
multiple operational periods. level?

Visual Description: Activity: Incident Types (5 of 5)

Key Points

1. Review the following facts of the scenario:
= A bank robber is holding staff and patrons hostage.

= An Operations Section has been activated with a perimeter control group, investigation
group, and SWAT unit.

= The Command Staff includes the Incident Commander and a Public Information Officer.
= The incident may extend into multiple operational periods.

2. What is the incident level?

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Unit 2 eadership and Management
Position Titles

es Use of Position Titles

Using specific ICS position titles serves these
important purposes:

= Provides a common standard.

= Ensures qualified individuals fill positions.

= Ensures that requested personnel are qualified.
= Standardizes communication.

« Describes the responsibilities of the position.

Visual Description: Use of Position Titles

Key Points

Note the following key points:

= At each level within the ICS organization, individuals with primary responsibility positions
have distinct titles.

= Titles provide a common standard for all users. For example, if one agency uses the title
Branch Chief, another Branch Manager, etc., this lack of consistency can cause confusion at
the incident.

= The use of distinct titles for ICS positions allows for filling ICS positions with the most
qualified individuals rather than by seniority.

= Standardized position titles are useful when requesting qualified personnel. For example, in

deploying personnel, it is important to know if the positions needed are Unit Leaders, clerks,
etc.

"The responsibilities and duties of the standardized position titles are identified. These
descriptions are found in various publications such as:
Firescope Field Operations Guide, ICS 420-1
= ICS Position Descriptions and Responsibilities, National Incident Management System
(NIMS)
= Fireline Handbook, PMS 410-1

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Unit 6 Organizational Flexibi
Unit Introduction

as

Unit 6:
Organizational Flexibility

Visual Description: Unit Introduction

Key Points

Note the following key points:

= This unit focuses on flexibility within the standard ICS organizational structure.

= The ICS organization reflects the principle of management by objectives.

= Every incident has different requirements. The organizational structure should reflect only
what is required to meet and support planned incident objectives.

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Delegation of Authority & Management by Objectives

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it 6

gal nal Flexi ty
Resource Kinds and Types
TLR Which Is Kinds? Which Is Types?

= ay

Visual Description: Kinds vs Types Activity: A = large and small excavators; B = ambulance, excavator,
and canine officer and canine

Key Points

Review the items on the visual.

Which side (A or B) represents kinds? Which side represents types?

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ity & Management by Objectives

Management by Objectives

coe Management by Objectives

« ICS is managed by objectives.

= Objectives are communicated throughout the
entire ICS organization through the incident
planning process.

Visual Description: Management by Objectives

Key Points

ICS is managed by objectives. Objectives are communicated throughout the entire ICS
organization through the incident planning process.

Management by objectives includes:

Establishing overarching objectives.

Developing and issuing assignments, plans, procedures, and protocols.

Establishing specific, measurable objectives for various incident management functional
activities.

Directing efforts to attain them, in support of defined strategic objectives.

Documenting results to measure performance and facilitate corrective action.

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Unit 7 Transfer of Command

Ss

Summary

Are you now able to:
= Describe the process of transfer of command?

= List the essential elements of information
involved in transfer of command?

fansfer of Command

Ss

Visual Description: Summary

Key Points

Are you now able to:

= Describe the process of transfer of command?

= List the essential elements of information involved in transfer of command?
* Situation status.
= Incident objectives and priorities based on the IAP.
«Current organization.
= Resource assignments.
= Resources ordered and en route.
= Incident facilities.
«Incident communications plan.
« Incident prognosis, concerns, and other issues.
«Introduction of Command and General Staff members.

The next unit is the Course Summary.

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ade:

and Manageme:

Leadership Values

(3. Leadership & Integrity

= Know yourself and seek
improvement.
= Seek responsibility and
accept responsibility for
your actions.
oo

What acts
of integrity have
you witnessed at an
incident response?

Visual Description: Leadership and Integrity

Key Points

Note the following key points about integrity:

Integrity is how you value yourself. You must be in charge of yourself, before you can be
in charge of others. Leaders with integrity separate what is right from what is wrong and act
according to what they know is right, even at personal cost.

Integrity means knowing yourself and seeking improvement.

= Know the strengths/weaknesses in your character and skill level.
= Ask questions of peers and superiors.

"Actively listen to feedback from subordinates.

Integrity means seeking responsibility and accepting responsibility for your actions.
= Accept full responsibility for and correct poor team performance.

= Credit subordinates for good performance.

= Keep your superiors informed of your actions.

List any examples of acts of integrity that you have witnessed at an incident
response.

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Organizational Flexi

pic Complexity Analysis

. Activity: Complexity Analysis

Instructions:

1. Working as a team, select an incident (e.g., flood,
building collapse, water main break, bridge accident,
hostage, hazardous materials, fire, disease outbreak,
planned event, etc.).

2. Using the worksheet in your Student Manuals, identify a
list of indicators that you might consider in order to
determine the complexity of this incident. List the top 3
critical factors on chart paper.

3. Choose a spokesperson and be ready to present your
complexity analysis to the class in 15 minutes.

Visual Description: Complexity Analysis Activity

Key Points

Purpose: This activity will help you determine the complexity of an incident.

Instructions:

1. Working as a team, select an incident (e.g., flood, building collapse, water main break,
bridge accident, hostage, hazardous materials, fire, disease outbreak, planned event, etc.).
(Or you may want to assign an incident type to each team.)

2. Using the worksheet in the Student Manual (see the next page), identify a list of indicators
that you might consider in order to determine the complexity of this incident. List the top
three critical factors on chart paper.

3. Choose a spokesperson and be ready to present your complexity analysis to the class in
15 minutes.

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and Manageme:

ICS Management

(. Modular Organization

Span of control is maintained by:

* Organizing resources into Sections, Branches,
Groups, Divisions, Units, or Teams when the
supervisory ratio will exceed 7.

= Reorganizing or demobilizing Sections,
Branches, Groups, Divisions, Units, or Teams
when the supervisory ratio falls below 3.

fi dh

Management:

Visual Description: Modular Organization

Key Points

Note the following key points:

= The ICS organization adheres to a “form follows function” philosophy. In other words, the
organization at any given time should reflect only what is required to meet planned tactical
objectives. The size of the current organization and that of the next operational period is
determined through the incident action planning process.

= Since the ICS is a modular concept, managing span of control is accomplished by
organizing resources into Sections, Branches, Groups, Divisions, Units, or Teams when the
supervisor-to-subordinate ratio exceeds seven, or by reorganizing or demobilizing Sections,
Branches, Groups, Divisions, Units, or Teams when the ratio falls below three.

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U

Fun al Areas and Posi

TLR Operations Section

* Directs and coordinates all
incident tactical operations.
Is typically one of the first
organizations to be assigned
to the incident.

Expands from the bottom up.
Has the most incident
resources.

May have Staging Areas and
special organizations.

Operations
‘ection

‘Stagin
Brea

Visual Description: Operations Section

Key Points

The Operations Section is responsible for all activities focused on reducing the immediate
hazard, saving lives and property, establishing situational control, and restoring normal
operations.

The Operations Section:

= Directs and coordinates all incident tactical operations.

= Is typically one of the first organizations to be assigned to the incident.
= Expands from the bottom up.

= Has the most incident resources.

= May have Staging Areas and special organizations.

The Operations Section Chief:

= Is responsible to the Incident Commander for the direct management of all incident-related
operational activities.

= Will establish tactical objectives for each operational period, with other Section Chiefs and
Unit Leaders establishing their own supporting objectives.

= May have one or more deputies assigned, with the assignment of deputies from other
agencies encouraged in the case of multijurisdictional incidents.

An Operations Section Chief should be designated for each operational period and should have
direct involvement in the preparation of the Incident Action Plan for the corresponding period of
responsibility.

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Unit 2 Lea

rship and Management

ICS Management

ICS Organization: Review

Operations
Section

What's the
difference between
a Task Force and a
Strike Team?

Public Works

sites Environmental
Group Group

Hazardous Waste
"Task Force

Power Restoration Debris Removal
‘Task rorce | "Task Force

Environmental
Sanitation

Monitoring
Specialist Monitering

Viswal 2:

Visual Description: Operations Section Chart with a Branch and two Groups. Within the Groups are
several Task Forces, one Strike Team, and a Single Resource. Also included is the following question:
What's the difference between a Task Force and a Strike Team?

Key Points

What's the difference between a Task Force and a Strike Team?

Jot down some examples of Task Forces and Strike Teams that your
agency/jurisdiction may activate.

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Un

Organizational Flexi

is

Activity: Incident Types (4 of 5)

A tornado has touched down in
a small residential area.

There is structural damage to
several houses.

Several people have sustained
minor injuries and all residents
are accounted for.

The operation will be
completed within the first
operational period.

What is the
incident

Visual Description: Activity: Incident Types (4 of 5)

Key Points

1. Review the following facts of the scenario:

A tornado has touched down in a small residential area.

There is structural damage to several houses.

Several people have sustained minor injuries and all residents are accounted for.
The operation will be completed within the first operational period.

2. What is the incident level?

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[ unit 4

Functional Areas and Po:

oe

ICS Form 201, Incident Briefing

Incident situation

(map, significant
events) Refer to your
A ati Student Manuals
Incident objectives
for a completed

Summary of current | |g

actions xample.

Status of resources
assigned or ordered

Visual Description: ICS Form 201, Incident Briefing

oe

Visial4

Key Points

Note the following key points:

"The Incident Briefing is an eight-part form that provides an Incident Command/Unified
Command with basic information that can be used to brief incoming resources, an incoming
Incident Commander or team, or an immediate supervisor.

= The basic information includes the:
«Incident situation (map and significant events).
= Incident objectives.
=» Summary of current actions.
.

Status of resources assigned to or ordered for the incident or event.

= Occasionally, the ICS Form 201 serves as the initial Incident Action Plan (IAP) for the first
shift change and will remain in force and continue to develop until the response ends, or
until a Planning Section has been established and generates, at the direction of the Incident
Commander, an IAP. The ICS Form 201 is also suitable for briefing assigned and newly
arriving Command and General Staff members.

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Unit 2 Leadership and Managem

|Topic ICS Management

ce Typical Organizational Structure

In approximately 95% of incidents, the
organizational structure consists of:

= Command

= Singl J
Resources ie a: é

un HARE o/ }

Visual Description: Typical Organizational Structure

Key Points

The initial response to most domestic incidents is typically handled by local "911" dispatch
centers, emergency responders within a single jurisdiction, and direct supporters of emergency
responders. Most responses need go no further.

Approximately 95% of all incidents are small responses that include:
= Command: Incident Commander and other Command Staff.
= Single Resources: An individual piece of equipment and its personnel complement, or an

established crew or team of individuals with an identified work supervisor that can be used
on an incident.

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Unit 7 Transfer of Comm:

Transfer of Command Briefing

oy Transfer of Command Briefing Elements

The transfer of command briefing should include:
Situation status.

Incident objectives and priorities based on the IAP.
Current organization.

Resource assignments.

Resources ordered and en route.
Incident facilities.

Incident communications plan.
Incident prognosis, concerns, and other issues.
Introduction of Command and General Staff members.

Visual Description: Transfer of Command Briefing Elements

Key Points

A transfer of command briefing should always take place. The briefing should include the
following essential elements of information:

* Situation status.

«Incident objectives and priorities based on the IAP.

= Current organization.

= Resource assignments.

= Resources ordered and en route.

» Incident facilities.

= Incident communications plan.

= Incident prognosis, concerns, and other issues.

» Introduction of Command and General Staff members.

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U Transfer of Command
Unit Introduction

cs

Unit 7:
Transfer of Command

Visual Description: Unit Introduction

Key Points

The purpose of this unit is to review the process used when transferring command.

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Unit 7 Transfer of Com

opic Transfer of Command Briefing

. Documentation: ICS Form 201

= The initial Incident Commander

=a

| can use the ICS 201 to document
Useful Tool | _—_ actions and situational
for | information required for transfer
Initial Incident of command.

Commander | = For more complex transfer of
command situations, every
aspect of the incident must be
documented and included in the
transfer of command briefing.

Visual Description: Documentation: ICS Form 201

Key Points

Agency policies and incident-specific issues may alter the transfer of command process. In all
cases, the information shared must be documented and saved for easy retrieval during and
after the incident.

Note the following key points:

= One useful tool for document change of command is ICS Form 201, the Incident Briefing.
The primary intent is for this document to be used by the initial Incident Commander to
document actions and situational information quickly while staff is limited and the incident is
dynamic. The form can be used to document items for the transfer of command briefing.

= For more complex transfer of command situations, every aspect of the incident must
be documented and included in the transfer of command briefing. It is vital that
important information does not get lost.

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Unit 3

legation of Authority & Management by Objectives

Management by Objectives

oN Overall Priorities

Incident objectives are established based on the
following priorities:

#1: Life Saving
#2: Incident Stabilization
#3: Property Preservation

Visual 3.16
‘& Management by Objec

=

Visual Description: Overall Priorities

Key Points

Throughout the incident, objectives are established based on the following priorities:
= First Priority: Life Saving

= Second Priority: Incident Stabilization

« Third Priority: Property Preservation

Jot down examples of each type of priority.

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jority & Management by Objectives

Preparedness Plans and Agreements

is

Mutual-Aid Agreements: All Levels

= Federal agencies offer mutual aid to each other
and to States, tribes, and territories under the
NRP.

= States can participate in mutual aid through the
Emergency Management Assistance Compact
(EMAC).

= Local jurisdictions participate in mutual aid
through agreements with neighboring
jurisdictions.

Visual Description: Mutual-Aid Agreements at All Levels

Key Points

Mutual-aid agreements are at all levels of government. For example:

= Federal agencies offer mutual aid to each other and to States, tribes, and territories under
the National Response Plan (NRP).

= States can participate in mutual aid through the Emergency Management Assistance
Compact (EMAC).

* Local jurisdictions participate in mutual aid through agreements with neighboring

jurisdictions.

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adership and Manageme

ICS Management

ICS Organization

Incident Commander

Public information ||_|_| Liaison
Officer Officer
Safety L|
Officer
f I r 1
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| Operations Section | Planning Section Logistics Section Finance/Admin.
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Caption: ICS organizational chart including the following Command Staff: Incident Commander, Public
Information Officer, Safety Officer, and Liaison Officer. General Staff includes the Operations, Planning,
Logistics, and Finance/Admin. Sections.

Within the Operations Section there are two Branches. Subordinate to the Branches are Divisions and
Groups. Under the Division there is a Strike Team, Task Force, and Single Resource.

Within the Planning Section the following Units are shown: Resources, Situation, Demobilization, and
Documentation.

Within the Logistics Section two Branches are shown: the Service Branch with Communications, Medical,
and Food Units, and the Support Branch with Supply, Facilities, and Ground Support Units.

Within the Finance/Admin. Section the following Units are shown: Time, Procurement,
Compensation/Claims, and Cost.

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Func

nal Areas and Pos

os Information and Intelligence

Based on the incident needs, the
information and intelligence function
may be activated as a fifth Section, as
an element within the Operations or
Planning Sections, or as part of the
Command Staff.

Planning
Section

Bocupenaton ]

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Info. &
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Visual Description: Information and Intelligence

Key Points

Note the following key points: (Note this text is from the NIMS document.)

The analysis and sharing of information and intelligence are important elements of ICS. In
this context, intelligence includes not only national security or other types of classified
information but also other operational information, such as risk assessments, medical
intelligence (i.e., surveillance), weather information, geospatial data, structural designs, toxic
contaminant levels, and utilities and public works data, that may come from a variety of
different sources.

Traditionally, information and intelligence functions are located in the Planning Section.
However, in exceptional situations, the Incident Commander may need to assign the
information and intelligence functions to other parts of the ICS organization. In any case,
information and intelligence must be appropriately analyzed and shared with personnel,
designated by the Incident Commander, who have proper clearance and a "need-to-know"
to ensure that they support decisionmaking.

(Continued on next page.)

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Unit 4 Functional Areas and Po:
[Topic Command Staff
. Assisting Agency

An agency or organization
providing personnel,
services, or other
resources to the agency
with direct responsibility
for incident management.

Visual Description: Assisting Agency

Key Points

An agency or jurisdiction will often send resources to assist at an incident. In ICS these are
called assisting agencies.

An assisting agency is defined as: An agency or organization providing personnel, services,
or other resources to the agency with direct responsibility for incident management.

List examples of assisting agencies you typically work with.

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Unit 4 Functional Areas and Positi

Divisions and Groups

Divisions: Organize incident resources by
geographical area.

Operations

Section
[ I
Division A Perimeter Control Investigation
| (East Side) Group | Group
Accident Reconstruction Detective 1
Specialist (Witness Statements)

Groups: Divide incident resources into
functional areas, not necessarily within a single
geographic division.

Caption: ICS organization with the following text:

= Divisions: Organize incident resources by geographical area.

= Groups: Divide incident resources into functional areas, not necessarily within a single
geographic division.

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Unit 7

Transfer of Comman

Unit Objectives

is

Unit Objectives

« Describe the process of transfer of command.

= List the essential elements of information
involved in transfer of command.

Visual Description: Unit Objectives

Key Points

By the end of this unit, you should be able to:

= Describe the process of transfer of command.

« List the essential elements of information involved in transfer of command.

Situation status.

Incident objectives and priorities based on the IAP.
Current organization.

Resource assignments.

Resources ordered and en route.

Incident facilities.

Incident communications plan.

Incident prognosis, concerns, and other issues.
Introduction of Command and General Staff members.

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Un

4 Functional Areas and Positions

(os. Planning Section

» Maintains resource status.

= Maintains and displays situation
status.

Prepares the Incident Action Plan.
* Develops alternative strategies.
Provides documentation services.
Prepares the Demobilization Plan.

Provides a primary location for
technical specialists assigned to
an incident.

and Pesitions

ss

Visual Description: Planning Section

Key Points

Note the following key points:

The Planning Section will have responsibility for:

= Maintaining resource status.

* Maintaining and displaying situation status.

Preparing the Incident Action Plan (IAP).

Developing alternative strategies

Providing documentation services.

Preparing the Demobilization Plan.

= Providing a primary location for technical specialists assigned to an incident.

The Planning Section is typically responsible for gathering and disseminating information
and intelligence critical to the incident, unless the Incident Commander places this function
elsewhere.

One of the most important functions of the Planning Section is to look beyond the current
and next operational period and anticipate potential problems or events.

The Planning Section, if established, will have a Planning Section Chief. The Planning
Section Chief may have a deputy.

Technical specialists are advisors with special skills required at the incident. Technical
specialists will initially report to the Planning Section, work within that Section, or be
reassigned to another part of the organization. Technical specialists can be in any discipline
required (e.g., aviation, environment, hazardous materials, training, human resources, etc.).

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‘opic Course Objectives Review

oR Review ICS-200 Course Objectives

Are you now able to:

Describe the Incident Command System (ICS)
organization appropriate to the complexity of
the incident or event?

Use the ICS to manage an incident or event?

Visual Description: Review ICS-200 Course Objectives

Key Points

Are you now be able to:

= Describe the Incident Command System (ICS) organization appropriate to the complexity of
the incident or event?
= Use the ICS to manage an incident or event?

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Unit 4 Functional Areas and Position:

coe Summary

Are you now able to:

= Describe the functions of organizational
positions within the Incident Command System
(ICs)?

= Identify the ICS tools needed to manage an
incident?

= Demonstrate the use of an ICS Form 201,
Incident Briefing?

Visual 4,38

———

Visual Description: Summary

Key Points

Are you now able to:

» Describe the functions of organizational positions within the Incident Command System
(ICS)?

= Identify the ICS tools needed to manage an incident?

= Demonstrate the use of an ICS Form 201, Incident Briefing?

The next unit presents information about briefings.

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Unit 5

gs

Unit Introduction

is

Unit 5:
Briefings

Visual Description: Unit Introduction

Key Points

The purpose of this unit is to familiarize you with different types of briefings and meetings. The
activity at the end of the unit will provide an opportunity to practice presenting an effective
operational briefing.

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ICS-200: ICS for Single Resources

and Initial Action Incidents
EMI Course Number: 1S200

Student Manual
September 2005


Unit 4 Functional Areas and Positions
Activity: Using ICS Form 201, Incident Briefing

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Unit 4 Functional Areas and Positions
Command Staff

cI Incident Commander (2 of 2)

The Incident Commander performs all major ICS
command and staff responsibilities unless these
functions are activated.

Command

Staff
— General
Rector Il ze ee Pee] Staff

Visual Description: Incident Commander (2 of 2)

Key Points

The Incident Commander:
= Will perform the major ICS organizational functions of operations, logistics, planning, and

finance/administration until determining that the authority for one or more of these functions
should be delegated.

= Will also perform the Command Staff functions of Safety, Liaison, and Public Information
until determining that one or more of these functions should be delegated.

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Unit 3

Delegation of Authority Process

I Who’s Responsible?

Within your
jurisdiction or agency, who
has the authority for
protecting citizens and
responding to incidents?

Visual Description: Within your jurisdiction or agency, who has the authority for protecting citizens and
responding to incidents?

Key Points

Q

aN Within your jurisdi

‘ion or agency, who has the authority for protecting citizens
and responding to

cidents?

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ind Management

ICS Management

ce ICS Organization: Review

Operations
Section Chiot

Division B

What is an example of
a situation where
Divisions would be
used?

Division A

jpand Management.

Visual Description: Operations Section Chart with Division A and Division B and the following question:
What is an example of a situation where Divisions would be used?

Key Points

What is an example of a situation where Divisions would be used?

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Unit 6 Organizational Flexibility
ICS Organizational Flexibility

oR Flexibility and Standardization

= Standardization does
NOT limit flexibility.

= ICS works for small,
routine operations as
well as catastrophic
events.

A key principle of ICS is its flexibility.
l

unit 8:
== Organizational Flexibility:

Visual Description: Flexibility and Standardization

Key Points

Note the following key points:

= Standardization of the ICS organizational chart and associated terms does not limit the
flexibility of the system.

= Akey principle of the ICS is its flexibility. The ICS organization may be expanded easily
from a very small size for routine operations to a larger organization capable of handling
catastrophic events.

Note: Flexibility does not mean that the ICS feature of common terminology is superseded.
Note that flexibility is allowed only within the standard ICS organizational structure and position
titles.

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| Unit 4 Functional Areas and Positions
Unit Introduction

os

Unit 4:
Functional Areas and Positions

Visual Description: Unit Introduction

Key Points

This unit presents information that is similar to materials covered in the ICS-100 course. Note

that the discussion of the positions will be more detailed than the coverage in the ICS-100
course.

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and Management

EEE Leadership in Incident Management
(. Discussion Question

Why is leadership an
essential element of
successful incident/event
management?

Visual Description: Why is leadership an essential element of successful incident/event management?

Key Points

Answer the question below:

Why is leadership an essential element of successful incident/event
management?

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Unit 2 Leader: Management

Topi

Unified Command: Review

LR Unified Command

+ Enables all responsible
agencies to manage an
incident together by
establishing a common set
of incident objectives and
strategies.

+ Allows Incident Commanders
to make joint decisions by
establishing a single
command structure.

Maintains unity of command.
Each employee only reports
to one supervisor.

‘Agency 2 ‘Agency 3
Ineldant Incident
commander Commander___Commander

Visual Description: Unified Command

Key Points

Note the following key points:

* Unified Command allows all responsible agencies to manage an incident together by
establishing a common set of incident objectives and strategies. As a team effort, Unified
Command overcomes much of the inefficiency and duplication of effort that can occur when
agencies from different functional and geographic jurisdictions, or agencies at different
levels of government, operate without a common system or organizational framework.

. The advantages of using Unified Command include:

A single set of objectives is developed for the entire incident.

«  Accollective approach is used to develop strategies to achieve incident objectives.

* Information flow and coordination is improved between all jurisdictions and agencies
involved in the incident.

= All agencies with responsibility for the incident have an understanding of joint priorities
and restrictions.

* No agency's legal authorities will be compromised or neglected.

= The combined efforts of all agencies are optimized as they perform their respective
assignments under a single Incident Action Plan.

= All Incident Commanders work together in a single Incident Command Post. Unity of
command is maintained through the singular direction achieved by the Incident
Commanders within the Unified Command. Under Unified Command, each person still only
has a single boss.

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U

Functional Areas and Positions

Command Staff

oy Incident Commander (1 of 2)

Upon arriving at an incident
the higher ranking person
will either assume command,
maintain command as is, or
reassign command to a third
party.

[In some situations or agencies, a lower ranking
but more qualified person may be designated as
the Incident Commander.

Visual Description: Incident Commander (1 of 2)

Key Points

Note the following key points:
«The Command Staff is responsible for overall management of the incident.

« Upon arriving at an incident the higher ranking person will either assume command,
maintain command as is, or reassign command to a third party. In some situations or
agencies, a lower ranking but more qualified person may be designated as the
Incident Commander.

= The Incident Commander has overall incident management responsibility by the appropriate
jurisdictional authority. The designated Incident Commander will develop the incident
objectives on which subsequent incident action planning will be based. The Incident
Commander will approve the Incident Action Plan (IAP) and all requests pertaining to the
ordering and releasing of incident resources.

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Operational Period Briefing

je Operational Period Briefing: Agenda (1 of 4
= P ig: Ag ( )

* Planning Section Chief: Reviews
the agenda and facilitates the
briefing.

Incident Commander: Presents incident
objectives or confirms existing
objectives.

Note: Objectives may be presented by
the Planning Section Chief.

Visual Description: Operational Period Briefing: Agenda (1 of 4)

Key Points

The briefing is facilitated by the Planning Section Chief and follows a set agenda.
An example of a widely used agenda is presented on this and the following visuals.
= The Planning Section Chief reviews the agenda and facilitates the briefing.

= The Incident Commander (or Planning Section Chief) presents incident objectives or
confirms existing objectives if still valid.

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Unit 5 Briefings
Operational Period Briefing

cI Operational Period Briefing: Agenda (4 of 4)

gs = Specific Section Chief/Unit Leaders:
a, Present information related to ensuring
|
Bm

safe and efficient operations.

Incident Commander: Reiterates his or
her operational concerns and directs
resources to deploy.

* Planning Section Chief: Announces
next planning meeting and operational
period briefing. Adjourns the meeting.

Visual Description: Operational Period Briefing: Agenda (4 of 4)

Key Points

Continue reviewing the agenda items:

= Specific Section Chief/Unit Leaders present information related to ensuring safe and
efficient operations.

= The Incident Commander reiterates his or her operational concerns and directs resources
to deploy.

* The Planning Section Chief announces the next planning meeting and operational period
briefing, and then adjourns the meeting.

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Unit 6: Organizational Flexibility



Un

Leaders

p and Managemen

Leadership Values

. Leadership & Respect

« Know your subordinates and look out for
their well-being.

= Keep your
subordinates
and supervisor
informed.

= Build the team.

Visual Description: Leadership and Respect

Key Points

Note the following on leadership and respect:

= Know your subordinates and look out for their well-being. The workers who follow you
are your greatest resource. Not all of your workers will succeed equally, but they all deserve
respect.

= Keep your subordinates and supervisor informed. Provide accurate and timely
briefings. Give the reason (intent) for assignments and tasks.

= Build the team. Conduct frequent briefings and debriefings with the team to monitor
progress and identify lessons learned. Consider team experience, fatigue, and physical
limitations when accepting assignments.

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Modular Organization

cs ICS Expansion and Contraction

Although there are no hard-and-fast rules,
remember that:

= Only functions/positions that are
necessary are filled.

= Each activated element must have
a person in charge.

= An effective span of control
must be maintained.

Visual 65

Unt
== Organizational Flexibility pees
= = 5 A —— o

Visual Description: ICS Expansion and Contraction

Key Points

Although there are no hard-and-fast rules, it is important to remember that:

= Only functions/positions that are necessary are filled.
= Each activated element must have a person in charge.
= An effective span of control must be maintained.

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U

Fu

nal Areas and Posi

Command Staff

(. Assistants

* Are subordinates of principal
Command Staff positions.

» Must have technical
capability, qualifications, and
responsibility subordinate to
the primary position.

= May also be assigned to Unit
Leaders.

Visual Description: Assistants

Key Points

Note the following key points:

«Ina large or complex incident, Command Staff members may need one or more assistants
to help manage their workloads. Each Command Staff member is responsible for
organizing his or her assistants for maximum efficiency.

« As the title indicates, assistants should have a level of technical capability, qualifications,
and responsibility subordinate to the primary positions.

= Assistants may also be assigned to Unit Leaders (e.g., at camps to supervise unit activities).

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Unit 6 Organizational Flexi
Incident Complexity Types
LR Type 3 Incident

Resources: Some or all of the
Command and General Staff
positions may be activated, as
well as Division or Group
Supervisor and/or Unit Leader
level positions.

Time Span: The incident may
extend into multiple operational
periods and a written IAP may be
required for each operational
period.

Visual Description: Type 3 Incident

Key Points

The description of a Type 3 Incident include:

= When capabilities exceed initial attack, the appropriate ICS positions should be added to
match the complexity of the incident.

= — Some or all of the Command and General Staff positions may be activated, as well as
Division/Group Supervisor and/or Unit Leader level positions.

= A Type 3 Incident Management Team (IMT) or incident command organization manages
initial action incidents with a significant number of resources, an extended attack incident
until containment/control is achieved, or an expanding incident until transition to a Type 1 or
2 team.

= The incident may extend into multiple operational periods.

= Awritten IAP may be required for each operational period.

Source: U.S. Fire Administration

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Unit 4 Functional Areas and Posi

Le ICS Tools

= ICS Forms

Position Description and Responsibilities
Document

Emergency Operations Plan

Agency Policies and Procedures
Manual

= Maps

Uni
Functional Aroas and Positi

Visual Description: ICS Tools

Key Points

The ICS tools used to manage an incident include:

= ICS forms.

= Position description and responsibilities.
= Emergency Operations Plan.

» Agency policies and procedures manual.
= Maps.

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Modular Organization
os Things To Avoid

= Do not combine ICS positions to save on staffing.
Individuals may supervise multiple units, but the
positions should remain distinct.

o

Supply Ground
Unit Support Unit

= Do not use nonstandard titles or hybrid positions.
These titles may be unrecognizable to assisting or
cooperating personnel.

Visual 6.7

Visual Description: Things To Avoid

Key Points

There may be a temptation to combine ICS positions to save on staffing or achieve a higher
level of efficiency. It is important to avoid combining positions.

Note the following example:

* While an individual can supervise multiple units, it is recommended that the position remain
distinct. For example, J. Smith might supervise the Supply Unit and the Ground Support
Unit, but not the Supply and Ground Support Unit. The reason becomes apparent if the
incident were to grow and separation of supervision of the Units became necessary.

Note: The use of nonstandard titles or hybrid positions may be unrecognizable to assisting or
cooperating personnel and will likely cause confusion.

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Unit 2 adership and Manageme:

Topi

Expanding Incident Activity

o. Activity: The Expanding Incident

Scenario: A swim meet is being held at the Main Street
pool with 30 team members and 50 observers. During a
race, a sudden electrical storm sends a lightning bolt into
a flagpole near the pool and the charge arcs to the water.
The pool is instantly electrified, sending guards and
parents into the pool to rescue the children. The primary
objectives are saving lives and ensuring safety.
On-Scene Resources:

Local Police: 4 Marked Units EMS:

State Police: 2 Marked Units _ 5 Basic Life Support
Fire: 2 Engine Companies 2 Advanced Life
Rescue: 1 Company Support

Visual 299°

Visual Description: The.Expanding Incident Scenario

Key Points

Review the following scenario:

Aswim meet is being held at the Main Street poo! with 30 team members and 50 observers.
During a race, a sudden electrical storm sends a lightning bolt into a flagpole near the pool and
the charge arcs to the water. The pool is instantly electrified, sending guards and parents into
the pool to rescue the children. The primary objectives are saving lives and ensuring safety.

On-Scene Resources: Local Police: 4 Marked Units; State Police: 2 Marked Units; Fire: 2
Engine Companies; Rescue: 1 Company; and EMS: 5 Basic Life Support and 2 Advanced Life
Support

Identify the supervisory structures (Divisions, Branches, Groups, Strike Teams, or
yay Task Forces) to ensure a proper span of control for the resources currently on the
scene.

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Fun

nal Areas and Posi

Command Staff

TLR Agency Representative

An individual assigned to an incident from an
assisting or cooperating agency who has been
delegated authority to make decisions on matters
affecting that agency’s participation at the
incident.

Visual Description: Agency Representative

Key Points

An agency representative is an individual assigned to an incident from an assisting or
cooperating agency who has been delegated authority to make decisions on matters
affecting that agency's participation at the incident.

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Unit 3 Delegation of Authority & Management by Objectives
Management by Objectives

o Establishing and Implementing Objectives

The steps for establishing and implementing
incident objectives include:

= Step 1: Understand agency policy and
direction.

= Step 2: Assess incident situation.
= Step 3: Establish incident objectives.

= Step 4: Select appropriate strategy or
strategies to achieve objectives.

= Step 5: Perform tactical direction.
Provide necessary followup.

= Step

Visual Description: Steps for establishing and implementing objectives

Key Points

Note the following steps for establishing and implementing incident objectives.

Step 1: Understand agency policy and direction.

Step 2: Assess incident situation.

Step 3: Establish incident objectives.
t : Select appropriate strategy or strategies to achieve objectives.
t : Perform tactical direction.
te : Provide necessary followup.

case

The Incident Commander must have a firm grasp of the policies and direction of his or her
agency or jurisdiction. Laws, regulations, and policies of that agency or jurisdiction will govern
the Incident Commander's scope of authority to act and, therefore, the objectives established.

The ICS-300 course presents more training in setting objectives and the planning process cycle.

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Unit 2 ead

p and Management

Leadership in Incident Management

Leadership

Leadership means...

. .. providing purpose, direction, and motivation
for responders working to accomplish difficult
tasks under dangerous, stressful
circumstances.

Unit 2?
‘Leadership ani

Visual Description: Leadership Definition

Key Points

Leadership means...
... providing purpose, direction, and motivation for responders working to
accomplish difficult tasks under dangerous, stressful circumstances.

What would you add to this statement?

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Delega of Authority & Management by Objectives

| Scenario | Developing Incident Objectives

Emerald City Flood

Resources:

American Red Cross (ARC):

= 3 full-time staff

= Approximately 45 trained volunteers
= 1 Emergency Response Vehicle

Mutual Aid:

= State ARC resources
= Salvation Army

= Mennonites

Shelters:

= Lawrence Senior High School
= Lafayette Middle School

= Gordon Elementary School

Fire and EMS: The following resources are within close proximity and available for response:
= 3 engine companies (4 personnel each)

1 truck company (4 personnel each)

3 basic life support ambulances (2 EMTs)

1 advanced life support ambulance (2 paramedics)

1 Mobile Command Vehicle

Law Enforcement:

= — Units within close proximity: 1 sergeant, 3 officers

= Other responding units: 1 captain, 2 lieutenants, 3 sergeants, 8 officers, mobile command post (6
officers remain in service elsewhere in the city)

= County Sheriff's Office: 1 lieutenant, 2 sergeants, 6 deputies

= State Troopers: 2 sergeants, 8 troopers

= 1 Tactical Mobile Command Vehicle

Department of Public Works:
= Emerald City
= 6 dump trucks
= 2 road graders
= 4 front loaders
= 2 backhoes
= 6 pickup trucks
= Available mutual aid
= 20 dump trucks
6 road graders
6 front loaders
8 backhoes
22 pickup trucks

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U

Course Overview

Instructor Introductions and Expectations

cLR Instructor Expectations

Cooperate with the group.
Be open minded to new ideas.

Participate actively in all of the training
activities and exercises.

= Return to class at the stated time.

« Use what you learn in the course to perform
effectively within an ICS organization.

Visual Description: Instructor Expectations

Key Points

During this course, you will be expected to:

= Cooperate with the group.

= Be open minded to new ideas.

« Participate actively in all of the training activities and exercises.

» Return to class at the stated time.

= Use what you learn in the course to perform effectively within an ICS organization.

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Delegation of Au

ty & Management by Objectives

Management by Objectives

Initial Response: Size-Up_
The first responder to arrive must assume command and
size up the situation by determining:

* The nature and magnitude of the incident.

* Hazards and safety concerns:

= Hazards facing response personnel and the public

+ Evacuation and warnings

* Injuries and casualties

= Need to secure and isolate the area
* Initial priorities and immediate resource requirements.
The location of the Incident Command Post and Staging
Area.

Entrance and exit routes for responders.

Visual 3.18

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Visual Description: Initial Response: Size- Up

Key Points

In an initial incident, a size-up is done to set the immediate incident objectives.
The first responder to arrive must assume command and size up the situation by determining:

«= The nature and magnitude of the incident.
« Hazards and safety concerns:
= Hazards facing response personnel and the public
= Evacuation and warnings
«Injuries and casualties
= Need to secure and isolate the area
* Initial priorities and immediate resource requirements.
= The location of the Incident Command Post and Staging Area.
= Entrance and exit routes for responders.

What additional factors might you consider when conducting a size-up?

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Unit 3 Delegation of Authority & Management by Objectives

|Topic | Preparedness Plans and Agreements

LR Preparedness Plans and Agreements

The Incident Commander,
as well as the Command
and General Staffs, should
have a working knowledge
of jurisdictional and
agency preparedness
plans and agreements.

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Visual Description: Preparedness Plans and Agreements

Key Points

The Incident Commander, as well as the Command and General Staffs, should have a working
knowledge of jurisdictional and agency preparedness plans and agreements.

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Unit 1 Course Overview

is

Unit 1: Course Overview

ICS for Single Resources
and Initial Action Incidents

Visual Description: Title Slide

Key Points

This course focuses on single resources and initial action incidents. It builds on the ICS-100
course.

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Command Staff

oy Command Staff: Liaison Officer

What are the major
responsibilities of
the Liaison Officer?

Visual Description: What are the major responsibilities of the Liaison Officer?

Key Points

What are the major responsibilities of the Liaison Officer?

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Un Delegation of Authority & Management by

Management by Objectives

cLR Objectives, Strategies, and Tactics

Incident State what will be accomplished.
Objectives

Establish the general plan or
Strategies direction for accomplishing the
incident objectives.

Specify how the strategies will be
executed.

Visual Description: Objectives, Strategies, and Tactics

Key Points

Note the following differences between incident objectives, strategies, and tactics:
= Incident objectives state what will be accomplished.

= Strategies are the general plan or direction selected to accomplish the incident objectives
set by the Incident Commander.

= Tactics specify how the strategies will be executed, including deploying and directing of
resources.

Note the following key points:
» The Incident Commander is responsible for establishing goals and selecting strategies.

= The Operations Section, if it is established, is responsible for determining appropriate
tactics.

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Command Staff

Le Deputy Incident Commander

A Deputy Incident Commander
may be designated to:

« Perform specific tasks as
requested by the Incident
Commander.

Perform the incident
command function ina
relief capacity.

= Represent an assisting
agency that shares
jurisdiction.

Visual Description: Deputy Incident Commander

Key Points

Note the following key points:

= The Incident Commander may have one or more deputies.

= Deputies may be assigned at the Incident Command, Section, or Branch levels.

= The only ICS requirement regarding the use of a deputy is that the deputy must be fully
qualified to assume the position.

The three primary reasons to designate a Deputy Incident Commander are to:

= Perform specific tasks as requested by the Incident Commander.

* Perform the incident command function in a relief capacity (e.g., to take over the next
operational period). In this case the deputy will assume the primary role.

= Represent an assisting agency that may share jurisdiction or have jurisdiction in the future.

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Delegation of Authority & Management by Objectives

Activity

Develop incident objectives and strategies for accomplishing these objectives.

Incident Objective | Strategy

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Organizational Flexibi

Complexity Analysis

(. Complexity Analysis Factors

» Impacts to life, property, and the economy

= Community and responder safety

= Potential hazardous materials

= Weather and other environmental influences

Likelihood of cascading events

Potential crime scene (including terrorism)

Political sensitivity, external influences, and media
relations

Area involved, jurisdictional boundaries

Availability of resources

Visual Description: Complexity Analysis Factors

Key Points

Review the following complexity factors:

= Impacts to life, property, and the economy

= Community and responder safety

= Potential hazardous materials

= Weather and other environmental influences

= Likelihood of cascading events

= Potential crime scene (including terrorism)

= Political sensitivity, external influences, and media relations
«Area involved, jurisdictional boundaries

= Availability of resources

What additional factors would you add to this list?

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Complexity Analysis

os Incident Complexity and Resource Needs

ICS Structure

Incident Complexity Resource Needs

Complexity ———$———$»

Incident Complexity and Resource Needs

Visual Description:

Key Points

As complexity increases, resources expand, requiring an organization with additional levels of

supervision.

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Ui

Ie Your Notes

Leadersh

id Management

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Uni

Le

rship and Managem

Position Titles

LR ICS Position Titles: Review

Investigation
‘Accident

What is the
supervisor’s title for

each organizational
element shown?

Visual Description: Investigation Branch Chart with Perimeter Security Strike Team and Accident

Reconstruction Group. Also included is the following question: What is the supervisor's title for each
organizational element shown?

Key Points

Refer to the chart with the position titles.

What is the supervisor’s title for each organizational element shown?

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Unit 2 Leaders

p and Management

Unit Objectives

OR Unit Objectives

= Describe chain of command and formal
communication relationships.

* Identify common leadership responsibilities.

* Describe span of control and modular
development.

= Describe the use of position titles.

Visual Description: Unit Objectives

Key Points

By the end of this unit, you should be able to:

= Describe chain of command and formal communication relationships.
= Identify common leadership responsibilities.

* Describe span of control and modular development.

= Describe the use of position titles.

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Leadership and Managemen(

ICS Management

LR What Influences Span of Control?

Span of control is influenced by: [#207

= The type and complexity of
incident or event, and

= The nature of the response or
task, distance, and safety.

Visual Description: What Influences Span of Control?

Key Points

The type and complexity of incident, nature of the task, distances between personnel and
resources, and hazards and safety factors all influence span-of-control considerations.

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Unit 2 adership and Management
ICS Management

cs ICS Organization: Review

Incident
Commander
Publie
Information

Sar Grficer
Yason |

Officer

a |

Emergency Search
Medical

Investigation ||
Group

What ICS term

is used to describe
the Emergency

Medical Technician?

Visual 232

Visual Description: What ICS term is used to describe the Emergency Medical Technician who is
responding to an incident?

Key Points

What ICS term is used to describe the Emergency Medical Technician?

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| Unit 3 Delegat

Topi

Management by Objectives

of Authority & Management by Objectives

cI Sample Incident Objectives

Incident: At noon a sudden, severe windstorm
strikes the city, uprooting trees and trapping several
commuters in their vehicles. Power is out to half of
the city. Traffic is gridlocked. The storm has passed

as quickly as it began.
Incident Objectives:

needs.

nna i
Delegation of Authority & Management by Objectives.

Identify life-safety priorities and initial resource

« Begin rescue operations before 12:45.
« What other objectives would you add?

Visual 3.18

= = 2S

Visual Description: Sample Incident Objectives

Key Points

Refer to the following incident:

Incident: At noon a sudden, severe windstorm strikes the city, uprooting trees and trapping
several commuters in their vehicles. Power is out to half of the city. Traffic is gridiocked. The

storm has passed as quickly as it began.
Refer to the sample incident objectives.

Incident Objectives:

= Identify life-safety priorities and initial resource needs.

= Begin rescue operations before 12:45.

Take a few minutes and write down at least one additional incident objective.

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Unit 4 Functional Areas and Posi

ICS Tools

Visual Description: Other Commonly Used ICS Forms

Key Points

Below is a list of commonly used ICS forms:

Form Number | Title Who Completes
Form 204 Assignment List Section Chief, Staff
Form 211 Check-in List Staff

Form 213 General Message Staff

Form 214 Unit Log Staff

Copies of these forms are available in the ICS Resource Center.

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| Unit 4 unctional Areas and Positions

General Staff

. Finance/Administration Section

Finance/Admin.
Section

What are the
major responsibilities
of each Finance and
Administration Unit?

Vieval 431

Visual Description: Finance/Administration Section Units and Discussion Question: What are the major
responsibilities of each Finance and Administration Unit?

Key Points

What are the major responsibilities of each Finance and Administration Unit?

Time Unit

Procurement Unit

Compensation/Claims
Unit

Procurement Unit

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Unit 1 Course Overview
Course Logistics

(os. Course Logistics

= Course agenda

= Sign-in sheet |
= Housekeeping: o |

» Breaks : \

Message and telephone

location ' :
Cell phone policy
Facilities

Other concerns

Visual Description: Course Logistics

Key Points

Your instructor will review the following logistical information:

= Course agenda
= Sign-in sheet
= Housekeeping:
= Breaks
= Message and telephone location
= Cell phone policy
= Facilities
= Other concerns

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Unit 4 Functional Areas and Positions

LR ICS Forms

= Purpose — What function
does the form perform?

= Preparation — Who is
responsible for preparing the
form?

« Distribution — Who needs to
receive this information?

===

Unit
Functional Areas and Positions

=

—

Visual Description: ICS Forms

Key Points

Refer to the sample ICS forms in the toolkit. For each ICS form, make sure that you know the
following points:

= Purpose — What function does the form perform?
= Preparation — Who is responsible for preparing the form?

* Distribution — Who needs to receive this information?

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Unit 2

adel

p and Manageme!

Position Titles

(oy,

ICS Supervisory Position Titles

Titles for all ICS supervisory levels are shown in the

table below:
Organizational Level | Title Support Position
Incident Command _| Incident Commander | Deputy |
Command Staff Officer Assistant
General Staff Chief Deputy
(Section)
Branch Director Deputy
Division/Group Supervisor NIA
Unit Leader Manager
Strike Team/Task —_| Leader Single Resource
Force | Boss

Visual Description: Table listing position titles

Key Points

Take a moment to review the information contained in the table below:

Organizational Level Title Support Position
Incident Command Incident Commander Deputy

Command Staff Officer Assistant

General Staff (Section) Chief Deputy

Branch Director Deputy
Division/Group Supervisor N/A

Unit Leader Manager

Strike Team/Task Force Leader Single Resource Boss

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ganizational Flexi

pic Modular Organization
(3. Modular Organization
Incident command organizational structure is based
on:

ES

Size and complexity of the

incident. Co
Specifics of the hazard
environment created by CED

the incident. Ee) €3

Incident planning process OO
and incident objectives.

Visual Description: Modular Organization

Key Points

The incident command organizational structure is based on:

= The size and complexity of the incident.
= Specifics of the hazard environment created by the incident.
= The incident planning process and incident objectives.

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Unit 6 ganizational Flexibility
Incident Complexity Types

Incidents of National Significance (Continued)

= More than one Federal department or agency has become substantially involved in
responding to an incident.

Examples include:

= Credible threats, indications, or warnings of imminent terrorist attack, or acts of terrorism
directed domestically against the people, property, environment, or political or legal
institutions of the United States or its territories or possessions; and

» Threats or incidents related to high-profile, large-scale events that present high-
probability targets such as National Special Security Events (NSSEs) and other special
events as determined by the Secretary of Homeland Security, in coordination with other
Federal departments and agencies.

= A Federal department or agency acting under its own authority has requested the
assistance of the Secretary of Homeland Security.

= The Secretary of Homeland Security has been directed to assume responsibility for
managing the domestic incident by the President.

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U

Cc

‘se Summary

Unit Introduction

oe

Unit 8: Course Summary

ICS for Single Resources
and Initial Action Incidents

Visual Description: Unit Introduction

Key Points

The purpose of this unit is to review the course contents and ensure that everyone has
mastered the key learning points.

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Briefings

Operational Period Briefing

LN Operational Period Briefing: Agenda (2 of 4)

= Current Operations Section Chief:
Provides current assessment and
accomplishments.

On-Coming Operations Section

& | Chief: Covers the work

1 a | assignments and staffing of
iia divisions and groups for the
upcoming operational period.

Unit é Visual 5.44

Visual Description: Operational Period Briefing: Agenda (2 of 4)

Key Points

Continue reviewing the agenda items:

= The Current Operations Section Chief provides current assessment and
accomplishments.

= The On-Coming Operations Section Chief covers the work assignments and staffing of
Divisions and Groups for the upcoming operational period.

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Uni

Delegation of Authority & Management by Objectives

Delegation of Authority Process

eo Delegation of Authority: Elements
Should include:
= Legal authorities and restrictions. onan

* Financial authorities and restrictions.
« Reporting requirements.

= Demographic issues.

Political implications.

= Agency or jurisdictional priorities.

= Plan for public information management.
* Process for communications.
* Plan for ongoing incident evaluation.

Visual Description: Elements included in a delegation of authority

Key Points

A delegation of authority should include the following elements:

= Legal authorities and restrictions.

* Financial authorities and restrictions.

= Reporting requirements.

= Demographic issues.

* Political implications.

= Agency or jurisdictional priorities.

= Plan for public information management.
= Process for communications.

= Plan for ongoing incident evaluation.

The delegation should also specify when the authority ends and demobilization conditions (e.g.,
the teams will not be released until the following conditions have been met).

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Leadership in Incident Management

(. Activity: Leadership Qualities

Instructions:

1. Working in teams, identify a highly effective
leader you have known or know about.

2. List the main qualities of that top leader.

3. State how these qualities relate to leadership in
incident response.

4, Choose a spokesperson. Be prepared to
present your findings to the class in 10
minutes.

Visual Description: Leadership Qualities Activity

Key Points

Purpose: The purpose of this activity is to identify qualities of a top leader.
Instructions: Follow the steps below to complete this activity:

Working in teams, identify a highly effective leader you have known or know about.

List the main qualities of that top leader.

State how these qualities relate to leadership in incident response.

Choose a spokesperson. Be prepared to present your findings to the class in 10 minutes.

PONS

List the main qualities of a top leader. How do these qualities relate to leadership
in incident response?

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| unit 3

Delegation of Auth

ity & Management by Objectives

Delegation of Authority Process

is

Delegation of Authority: When Needed

* If the incident is outside
the Incident
Commander’s home
jurisdiction.

When the incident scope
is complex or beyond
existing authorities.

If required by law or
procedures.

fof Authority & Management by Objectives. ‘

Visual Description: When a delegation of authority may be needed.

Key Points

A delegation of authority may be needed:

= If the incident is outside the Incident Commander's home jurisdiction.
= When the incident scope is complex or beyond existing authorities.
= |f required by law or procedures.

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Un

Activity: Using ICS Form 201, Incident Briefing

Activity Worksheets

Areas and Positions

5. Current Organization

T
Page 2 of 3 | Prepared by (name/position)

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Unit 3 legation of Authority & Management by Objectives
Unit Introduction

a

Unit 3:
Delegation of Authority &
Management by Objectives

Visual Description: Unit Introduction

Key Points

This unit covers the sources from which Incident Commanders derive their authorities and how
those authorities are used to establish incident objectives.

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Unit 2 Leadership and Management

Chain of Command and Unity of Command

Unity of Command

Under unity of command,
personnel:

= Report to only one supervisor.

= Receive work assignments
only from their supervisors.

Don’t confuse unity of command |
with Unified Command!

Visual Description: Unity of Command

Key Points

Unity of command means that every individual has a designated supervisor to whom they report
at the scene of the incident. Chain of command and unity of command help to ensure clear
reporting relationships and eliminate the confusion caused by multiple, conflicting directives.
Incident managers at all levels must be able to control the actions of all personnel under their
supervision.

Unity of command clears up many of the potential communication problems encountered in
managing incidents or events by maintaining formal communication relationships only with
one’s irnmediate supervisor.

It is important not to confuse unity of command with Unified Command.

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jp and Manageme:

Communication Responsibilities

(=. Communication Responsibilities

To ensure sharing of critical information, all
responders must:

Brief others as needed.
Debrief actions.

Communicate hazards
to others.

Acknowledge messages.
Ask if they don’t know.

Visual Description: Communication Responsibilities

Key Points

One common responsibility of all members of the ICS organization is communication. Note the

following key points:

«The most effective form of communication is face-to-face. Obviously, this is not always

possible.

= Regardless of the means of communication required by the incident, all responders have

five communication

responsibilities to perform:

Brief others as needed.

Debrief actions.

Communicate hazards to others.
Acknowledge messages.

Ask if they don’t know.

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Bi gs
Types of Briefings
(. Types of Briefings/Meetings

Staff-Level Briefings: Delivered to resources
assigned to nonoperational and support
tasks at the Incident Command Post or Base.

Field-Level Briefings: Delivered to individual
resources or crews assigned to operational
tasks and/or work at or near the incident site.

Section-Level Briefings: Delivered to an
entire Section (e.g., the operational period
briefing).

Visual Description: Type of Briefings/Meetings

Key Points

Note the following key points:

« Briefings are an essential element to good supervision and incident management. These
short, concise meetings are intended to pass along vital information that will be used
specifically by the recipient in the completion of his or her job. Typically, these briefings do
not include long discussions or complex decisionmaking. Rather, they allow for the
individual manager or supervisor to pass along specific information and expectations for the
upcoming work period and to field questions from subordinates related to that information
and the supervisor's expectations.

« In the ICS, these briefings occur at various levels in the organization, with topics that tend to
be unique to that level. The ICS uses various levels of organizational briefings/meetings.

= Examples of the three levels of briefings include:
«  Staff-Level Briefings: Delivered to resources assigned to nonoperational and support
tasks at the Incident Command Post or Base.
«  Field-Level Briefings: Delivered to individual resources or crews assigned to
operational tasks and/or work at or near the incident site.
« Section-Level Briefings: Delivered to an entire Section (for example, the operational
period briefing).

Refer to the table on the next page that summarizes information about the different types of
briefings.

(Continued on next page.)

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Unit 2 Leadership and Manageme:

Expanding Incident Activity

Activity: The Expanding Incident

Instructions:

1. Working in teams, review the scenario on the next
visual.

2. Identify the supervisory structures (Divisions,
Branches, Groups, Strike Teams, or Task Forces)
that you would use to ensure a proper span of
control for the resources currently on the scene.

3. For each organizational element, indicate the title of
its supervisor.

4. Choose a spokesperson. Be prepared to present
your organizational charts to the class in 15
minutes.

Visual Description: The Expanding Incident Activity

Key Points

Purpose: The purpose of this activity is to identify a supervisory structure that would ensure
proper span of control.

Instructions:

1. Working in teams, review the scenario on the next page.

2. Identify the supervisory structures (Divisions, Branches, Groups, Strike Teams, or Task
Forces) that you would use to ensure a proper span of control for the resources currently on
the scene.

3. For each organizational element, indicate the title of its supervisor.

4. Choose a spokesperson. Be prepared to present your organizational charts to the class in
15 minutes.

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Lead

p and Managemen‘

Formal Communication

Formal Communication

Formal
Communicatio: Command

Staff

General
Opera Logistics —||[ Financa/Agmin
ee ee S)==) Staff

‘Branch
Director

Visual Description: Formal Communication. Shows the ICS organizational chart with the Command
and General Staffs. The animation then illustrates how formal communication flows through the
organization.

Key Points

The solid lines on the ICS chart represent the formal lines of communication. These lines
of formal communication provide for the exchange of information involving task assignments
and resources requests. Formal communication allows the Incident Commander and other
supervisors to manage the incident or event more efficiently due to a decrease in time spent
directing and communicating people outside their direct authority.

Other information concerning the incident or event can be passed horizontally or vertically within
the organization without restriction. This is known as informal communication.

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Unit 4 Functional Areas and Posi

Activity: Using ICS Form 201, Incident Briefing

Activity: Using ICS Form 201 (2 of 2)

Instructions:
3. Next, complete the following sections of the ICS Form 201:
" Section 4— Sketch: Identify and locate the incident
facilities on the sketch provided.
Section 5- Current Organization: Create an
organizational chart for this incident.

+ Section 6- Resource Summary: Complete column 1
listing the resources ordered. In column 2, identify the
resources by position, training level, or type. In column 3,
indicate if the resource is on scene or the time it should
arrive, In column 4, indicate the location where the
resource is or will be assigned.

4, Choose a spokesperson to present your completed ICS

Form 201. Be prepared to present your work in 30 minutes,

Visual 4

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Visual Description: Activity: Using ICS Form 201 (2 of 2)

Key Points

Instructions:

3. Next, complete the following sections of the ICS Form 201:
= Section 4- Sketch: Identify and locate the incident facilities on the sketch provided.
= Section 5 - Current Organization: Create an organizational chart for this incident.
= Section 6 — Resource Summary: Complete column 1 listing the resources ordered.
(Base this list on the anticipated needs and incident objectives.) In column 2, identify the
resources by position, training level, or type. In column 3, indicate if the resource is on

scene or the time it should arrive. In column 4, indicate the location where the resource
is or will be assigned.

4, Choose a spokesperson to present your completed ICS Form 201. Be prepared to present
your work in 30 minutes.

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Delegation of Aut ly & Management by Objectives

Preparedness Plans and Agreements

ce Discussion Question

What preparedness plans,
agreements, and standard
operating procedures must
you follow in responding
to incidents?

Visual Description: What preparedness plans, agreements, and standard operating procedures must
you follow in responding to incidents?

Key Points

What preparedness plans, agreements, and standard operating procedures must
you follow in responding to incidents?

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Unit 6 Organizational Flexi

Unit Objectives

cs Unit Objectives

= Explain how the modular organization expands
and contracts.

= Given a scenario, complete a complexity
analysis.

Define the five types of incidents.

Visual Description: Unit Objectives

Key Points

By the end of this unit, you should be able to:

= Explain how the modular organization expands and contracts.
= Given a scenario, complete a complexity analysis.
= Define the five types of incidents.

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Unit 2 Leadership and Managemen’

ICS Management

. ICS Organization: Review

Intent
commander

Who's
responsible
for what?

Command
Staff

‘Safety
Oficer

i r

|
;
es a eee

Visual 2.26

Visual Description: ICS organizational chart with the question: Who's responsible for what?

Key Points

Answer the questions below:

Me Who is the point of contact for representatives of other governmental agencies,
L eh nongovernmental organizations, and/or private entities?

Ms Which Section is responsible for all support requirements needed to facilitate
ray effective and efficient incident management, including ordering resources from
off-incident locations?

ty, Who handles media and public inquiries, emergency public information and
ra, warnings, rumor monitoring and response, and media monitoring, and coordinates
the dissemination of information in an accurate and timely manner?

(Continued on next page.)

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Unit 3 Delegation of Aut!

ity & Management by Objectives

Preparedness Plans and Agreements

(s. Emergency Operations Plans (EOPs)
* EOPs are developed at ee eee
the Federal, State, and MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
local levels to provide a tees
uniform response to all
hazards. i)

= EOPs written after
October 2005 must be
consistent with NIMS.

Visual.23

Visual Description: Emergency Operations Plans (EOPs)

Key Points

Note the following key points:

EOPs are developed at the Federal, State, and local levels to provide a uniform response to
all hazards that a community may face.

EOPs written after October 2005 must be consistent with the National Incident Management
System (NIMS).

NIMS is mandated by Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD)-5, which directs the
Secretary of Homeland Security to develop and administer a National Incident Management
System. According to HSPD-5:

"This system will provide a consistent nationwide approach for Federal, State, and local
governments to work effectively and efficiently together to prepare for, respond to, and
recover from domestic incidents, regardless of cause, size, or complexity. To provide for
interoperability and compatibility among Federal, State, and local capabilities, the NIMS will
include a core set of concepts, principles, terminology, and technologies covering the
incident command system; multiagency coordination systems; unified command; training;
identification and management of resources (including systems for classifying types of
resources); qualifications and certification; and the collection, tracking, and reporting of
incident information and incident resources."

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Modular Organization

ON Activation of Organizational Elements

Organizational elements

may be activated without Incident Commander

activating the Section
Chiet Lesevonee J

Vieval 6.6

Visual Description: Activation of Organizational Elements

Key Points

Note the following key points:

«= Many incidents will never require the activation of the entire Command or General Staff or
the entire list of organizational elements within each Section. Others will require some or all
members of the Command Staff and all sub-elements of each General Staff Section.

"The decision to activate an element (Section, Branch, Unit, Division, or Group) must be
based on projected incident management and support needs.

«An important concept is that many organizational elements may be activated in
various Sections without activating the Section Chief.

For example, the Situation Unit can be activated without a Planning Section Chief assigned.
In this case, the supervision of the Situation Unit will rest with the Incident Commander.

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Unit 7 Transfer of Command
Transfer of Command Overview

os When Command Is Transferred

May take place when:

* A jurisdiction or agency is legally required to take
command.

Change of command is necessary for effectiveness or
efficiency.

Incident complexity changes.

There is a need to relieve personnel on incidents of
extended duration.

Personal emergencies (e.g., Incident Commander has
a family emergency).

Agency administrator/official directs a change in
command.

Visual Description: When Command Is Transferred

Key Points

Transfer of command may take place for many reasons, including:

= A jurisdiction or agency is legally required to take command.

= Change of command is necessary for effectiveness or efficiency.

= Incident complexity changes.

= There is a need to relieve personnel on incidents of extended duration.

= Personal emergencies (e.g., Incident Commander has a family emergency).
» Agency administrator/official directs a change in command.

Can you think of other reasons why command might be transferred?

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Organizational Flexi

(3. Activity: Incident Types (2 of 5)

+ There is ongoing flooding in
a tri-State area.

Local and regional resources
are overwhelmed.

Numerous missing and
injured persons.

* Additional rain and wind is
forecasted.

* The President has declared
all counties in the affected
region as disaster areas
under the Stafford Act.

What is the
incident
level?

Visual Description: Incident Types Activity (2 of 5)

Key Points

1. Review the following facts of the scenario:
= There is ongoing flooding in a tri-State area.
= Local and regional resources are overwhelmed.
= Numerous missing and injured persons.
* Additional rain and wind is forecasted.
= The President has declared all counties in the affected region as disaster areas under
the Stafford Act.

2. What is the incident level?

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Delegation of Authority & Manage

it by Objectives

Preparedness Plans and Agreements

ce Mutual-Aid Agreements (1 of 2)

NIMS states that:

= Mutual-aid agreements are the means
for one jurisdiction to provide
resources, facilities, services, and
other required support to another
jurisdiction during an incident.

Each jurisdiction should be party to a
mutual-aid agreement with appropriate
jurisdictions from which they expect to
receive or to which they expect to
provide assistance during an incident.

SANAGESRONT YT

Vislal 3.24

Dalegation of Authotty & Managomontby Objectives = g

Visual Description: Mutual-Aid Agreements (1 of 2)

Key Points

NIMS states that:

= Mutual-aid agreements are the means for one jurisdiction to provide resources, facilities,
services, and other required support to another jurisdiction during an incident.

= Each jurisdiction should be party to a mutual-aid agreement with appropriate jurisdictions
from which they expect to receive or to which they expect to provide assistance during an
incident.

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Unit 4 Functional Areas and Posi

General Staff

ce Divisions and Groups

Divisions: Organize incident resources by
geographical area.

Operations
ection

Perimeter Control
‘Group
“Accident fraction
“Spocitet,

Division A
Gast St)

Groups: Divide incident resources into
functional areas, not necessarily within a single
geographic division.

Visual Description: Divisions and Groups

Key Points

A large version of the organizational chart appears on the next page.

Note the following key points:

Divisions and Groups are established when the number of resources exceeds the
manageable span of control of the Incident Commander and the Operations Section Chief.

Divisions are established to divide an incident into physical or geographical areas of
operation. Initially, establishing Divisions may be done for purposes of "defining the
incident."

For example, if there was a fire or chemical release on two floors of a building, then Division
1 might be the first floor and Division 2 the second floor. The Incident Commander or
Operations Section Chief might designate these as Divisions.

Groups are established to divide the incident into functional areas of operation.
Examples of Groups include medical groups, search and rescue groups, perimeter security
groups, maritime salvage groups, etc. Like Divisions, Groups are managed by Supervisors.
There are no Group deputy positions.

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Uni
Incident Complexity Types
os Type 2 Incident

Resources: Regional and/or
Visual 6.23 national resources are required
to safely and effectively manage
the operations. Many Command
and General Staff positions are
filled. Operations personnel
typically do not exceed 200 per
operational period and the total
does not exceed 500,

Time Span: The incident is
expected to go into multiple
operational periods. A written
IAP is required for each
operational period.

Visual Description: Type 2 Incident

Key Points

The description of a Type 2 Incident include:

= A Type 2 incident may require the response of resources out of area, including regional
and/or national resources to effectively manage the operations and command and general
staffing.

= Most or all of the Command and General Staff positions are filled.

= Operations personnel normally do not exceed 200 per operational period and total incident
personnel do not exceed 500 (guidelines only).

= Many of the functional units are needed and staffed.

= The incident extends beyond the capabilities for local control and the incident is expected to
go into multiple operational periods.

= Awritten IAP is required for each operational period.

= The agency administrator/official is responsible for the incident complexity analysis, agency
administrator briefings, and written delegation of authority.

Source: U.S. Fire Administration

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Functional Areas and Posi

Topi General Staff

(3. Branches
£

=] 7 =]
= es) =] ele)

Branches:

= Have functional or geographical responsibility for
major parts of incident operations.

= Identified by Roman numerals or functional name.

« Managed by a Branch Director.

Visual Description: Branches

Key Points

A large version of the organizational chart appears on the next page.
Note the following key points.

« Branches may be used to serve several purposes, and may be functional or
geographic in nature.

= In general, Branches are established when the number of Divisions or Groups exceeds the
recommended span of control of one supervisor to three to seven subordinates for the
Operations Section Chief.

= Branches are identified by Roman numerals or functional name.
= Branches will be managed by a Branch Director. Branch Directors may have deputy

positions as required. In multiagency incidents, the use of Deputy Branch Directors from
assisting agencies can be of great benefit to ensure and enhance interagency coordination.

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ade!

and Manageme

Leadership Values

ce Leadership & Duty

* Take charge within your scope
of authority.

= Be prepared to step out of a
tactical role to assume a
leadership role.

* Be proficient in your job.

* Make sound and timely
decisions.

Ensure tasks are understood.

Develop your subordinates for
the future.

Visual Description: Leadership & Duty

Key Points

Note the following key points:

= Leaders should know, understand, and practice the leadership principles. Leaders need to
recognize the relationship between these principles and the leadership values.

= Duty is how you value your job. Duty begins with everything required of you by law and
policy, but it is much more than that. A leader commits to excellence in all aspects of his or
her professional responsibility.

Note the following points about leadership and duty:

= Take charge within the confines of your scope of authority.
= Be prepared to leave the “comfort zone” of performing tactical operations when asked to
perform a leadership role.
* Be proficient in your job, both technically and as a leader.
= Adhere to professional standard operating procedures.
= Develop a plan to accomplish given objectives.
= Develop and improve technical and management skills.

= To prepare for your leadership role, participate in the development of standard operating

procedures, emergency operations plans, or specific planning for incidents or events.
«Participate in disaster simulation exercises.
= Know agency policies.

(Continued on the next page.)

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gs

opic Unit Objectives

cLR Unit Objectives

= Describe components of field, staff, and section
briefings/meetings.

= Give an operational period briefing.

Visual Description: Unit Objectives

Key Points

By the end of this unit, you should be able to:

= Describe components of field, staff, and section briefings/meetings.
= Give an operational period briefing.

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U

it 6

Complexity Analysis

os Analyze Complexity

Analyzing incident complexity
can help you to:

« Identify resource
requirements.

« Determine if the existing
management structure is
appropriate.

Unité!
Organizational Flexibility

=

Visual Description: Analyze Complexity

Key Points

Note the following key points:

= Acomplexity analysis (risk benefit analysis) is used to help you analyze elements of an

incident.
* Developing a list of factors to consider can help you:

= Document and organize the issues of an incident.

= Determine if the existing management structure is appropriate for safe and effective
management of an incident.

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Unit 1 Course Overview
Student Introductions and Expectations

cy Student Introductions

= Name, job title, and organization

= Overall experience with emergency or incident
response

= ICS qualifications and most recent ICS
experience

Visual Description: Student Introductions

Key Points

Introduce yourself by providing:

» Name, job title, and organization.
= Overall experience with emergency or incident response.
= ICS qualifications and most recent ICS experience.

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TR Summary

Are you now able to:

Explain how the modular organization expands and
contracts?

= Given a scenario, complete a complexity analysis?
Define the five types of incidents?

Visual Description: Summary

Key Points

Are you now able to:

= Explain how the modular organization expands and contracts?
= Given a scenario, complete a complexity analysis?

= Define the five types of incidents?

The next unit presents information about transfer of command.

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Unit 4 Functional Areas and Positions

T ICS Tools
Sample ICS Form 201
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Unit 4 Functional Areas and Position:

Topi

Activity: Using ICS Form 201, Incident Briefing

Activity Worksheets

6. Resources Summary

Resources Ordered Resource Identification ETA (On Scene Location/Assignment

7. Summary of Current Actions

Status:

See map for projected inundation zone and impacted facilities, Flood waters are projected to crest by 1800 3/15.
Initial Incident Objectives:

«Ensure safety of responders and public in impact area.

= Ensure effective public information.

= Evacuate vulnerable populations and areas of the city that may be cut off by flood waters.

= Protect buildings and infrastructure from flood waters.

Current Actions: Command Post established in parking lot at Fire Station in Tactical Mobile Command Vehicle. Divisions A, B, C
assigned to alert and warning in projected inundation zone; estimate completion by 1330. American Red Cross contacted to open
shelter at Lafayette Middle School by 1400-briefed on evacuees from Lake Emerald Living Center. Nursing Home and Lake Emerald
Independent Living notified to implement evacuation plans not later than 1400. Lake Emerald confirms adequate transportation. City
Water Authority notified to protect water treatment plant by 1600. Rapid River Nuclear Power Plant staff notified and implementing
flood SOP by 1600. PIO has prepared public service announcement, awaiting approval by City Manager; press conference scheduled
for 1330 at City Hall. Emerald City EOC in the process of being activated. County EOC in the process of being activated. Emerald
City Hospital notified and prepared to receive Nursing Home evacuees by 1600. Resources ordered to support Water Treatment Plant
Group and Nursing Home Evacuation Group. Edison Electric, Commonwealth Gas Co., and City Transit notified.

Weather: Current weather pattern continues through midnight, then partial clearing. Highs in the mid 40°s, lows in the high 30’s.
Chance of precipitation 60% through midnight, reducing to 40% after midnight. Expected precipitation next 24 hours .75 inches.
Winds from the west 10-15 mph.

Safety Message: Avoid skin contact with flood waters, Drive with lights on. Watch for downed power lines in flood vicinity. Carry
personal flotation devices. Monitor City radio frequency F2 for safety updates.

Page 3 of 3

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Unit 5: Briefings



Lea

ip and Management

ICS Management

cy ICS Management: Span of Control

ICS span of control for any supervisor:
= Is between 3 and 7 subordinates.
= Optimally does not exceed 5 subordinates.

Visual Description: Span of control illustrating concept of minimum of 3 to maximum of 5 subordinates

Key Points

Note the following key points:
= Span of control is key to effective and efficient incident management. Maintaining an
effective span of control is important because safety and accountability are a priority.

Within ICS, the span of control of any individual with incident management supervisory
responsibility should range from three to seven subordinates. If a supervisor has fewer
than three people reporting, or more than seven, some adjustment to the organization
should be considered. Monitoring the span of control in the ICS organization is a major
responsibility of the Incident Commander.

= Optimally span of contro! should not exceed five subordinates.

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Course Overview

Course Objectives

ICS-200 Course Objectives

= Describe the Incident Command System (ICS)

organization appropriate to the complexity of
the incident or event.

= Use ICS to manage an incident or event.

This course is designed to enable personnel to
operate efficiently during an incident or event within
the Incident Command System. This course focuses
on the management of single resources.

Visual Description: Course Objectives

Key Points

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

Describe the Incident Command System (ICS) organization appropriate to the complexity of
the incident or event.

= Use the ICS to manage an incident or event.

This course is designed to enable personnel to operate efficiently during an incident or event
within the Incident Command System. It focuses on the management of single resources.

This course is designed to provide overall incident management skills rather than tactical
expertise. Additional courses are available on developing and implementing incident tactics.

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Unit 2 Leadership and Manag

Incident Management Assessment

Discussion Question

Wat question would
you use to assess the

effectiveness of
incident management?

Visual Description: What questions would you use to assess the effectiveness of incident
management?

Key Points

What questions would you use to assess the effectiveness of incident
management?

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Unit 4 ctional Areas and Positions

General Staff

Staging Areas: Chain of Command |

Once designated, a Commander

Staging Area Manager will:

" Be assigned.

= Report to the
Operations Section
Chief.

If there is no Operations =
Section, the Staging Area fs J = Jee]
Manager reports to the a —

Incident Commander.

Unitae 5

Functional Areas and Positions:

2

Visual Description: Staging Areas: Chain of Command

Key Points

After a Staging Area has been designated and named, a Staging Area Manager will be
assigned. The Staging Area Manager will report to the Operations Section Chief, or to the
Incident Commander if an Operations Section Chief has not been designated.

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U

it 7 Transfer of Command

Transfer of Command Procedures
ce Transfer of Command Procedures

Whenever possible, transfer of command should:
= Take place face-to-face.
= Include a complete briefing.

The effective time and date of
the transfer should be
communicated to personnel.

Visual Description: Transfer of Command Procedures

Key Points

One of the main features of ICS is a procedure to transfer command with minimal disruption to
the incident. This procedure may be used any time personnel in supervisory positions change.

The following three key procedures should be followed whenever possible:

= The transfer should take place face-to-face.

= The transfer should include a complete briefing.

= The effective time and date of the transfer should be communicated to all personnel who
need to know, both at the scene and elsewhere.

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Unit 2 eader:

p and Management

Chain of Command and Unity of Command

Chain of Command

| a
Orderly = aT

Line of

Public Information
‘Oficor

non Command
officer Staff

Safe!
omer |

; General
fie. J sere, )(coees. J easemr ster

Ar Operations Service
ranch Director || | Branch Director

Support
Branch Director

Visual Description: Chain of Command. Shows the ICS organizational chart with the Command and
General Staffs. The animation then illustrates how line of authority flows orderly through supervisory
levels within the organization.

Key Points

Remember: Chain of command refers to the orderly line of authority within the ranks of the
incident management organization.

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Unit 1 Course Over

|Topic | Successful Course Completion

Ww

os Successful Course Completion

Evaluation includes:

= Participate in unit
activities/exercises

= Achieve 75% or higher
on the final exam

= Complete the end-of-
course evaluation

Visual Description: Successful Course Completion

Key Points

Successful course completion requires that you:
= Participate in unit activities/exercises.

= Achieve 75% or higher on the final exam.

= Complete the end-of-course evaluation.

The next unit covers the ICS leadership and management principles.

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Unit 1: Course Overview



;

U

nit 4 Functional Areas and Positions

General Staff

os Logistics Section: Service Branch

Vi

The Service Branch may be made up of the
following units:

Communications
Unit

~ Medical
Unit

isual Description: Service Branch within the Logistics Section

Key Points

The Service Branch within the Logistics Section may include the following units:

The Communications Unit is responsible for developing plans for the effective use of
incident communications equipment and facilities; installing and testing of communications
equipment; supervision of the Incident Communications Center; distribution of
communications equipment to incident personnel; and maintenance and repair of
communications equipment.

The Medical Unit is responsible for the development of the Medical Plan, obtaining medical
aid and transportation for injured and ill incident personnel, and preparation of reports and
records.

The Food Unit is responsible for supplying the food needs for the entire incident, including
all remote locations (e.g., Camps, Staging Areas), as well as providing food for personnel
unable to leave tactical field assignments.

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Unit 4 Functional Areas and Posi

Command Staff

oR Command Staff: Safety Officer

What are some
examples of types of
incidents where you

might activate a
Safety Officer?

Viewal 49)

Visual Description: What are some examples of types of incidents where you might activate a Safety
Officer?

Key Points

Safety Officer responsibilities include:

= The Safety Officer monitors incident operations and advises the Incident Commander on all
matters relating to operational safety, including the health and safety of emergency
responder personnel.

= Although the ultimate responsibility for safety rests with the Incident Commander and
supervisors, the Safety Officer is responsible for establishing systems and procedures to
ensure emergency responder safety, as well as the general safety of incident operations.

"The Safety Officer has emergency authority to stop and/or prevent unsafe acts during
incident operations.

"The Safety Officer, Operations Section Chief, and Planning Section Chief must coordinate
closely regarding operational safety and emergency responder health and safety issues.

= The Safety Officer must also ensure the coordination of safety management functions and
issues across jurisdictions, across functional agencies, and with private-sector and
nongovernmental organizations.

ey What are some examples of types of incidents where you might activate a Safety
BEN Officer?

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Delegation of Authority Process

(os. Delegation of Authority: When Not Needed

A delegation of authority may not be required if the
Incident Commander is acting within his or her existing
authorities.

An emergency manager may already have
the authority to deploy response resources
| to a small flash flood.

A fire chief probably has the authority (as
part of the job description) to serve as an
| Incident Commander at a structure fire.

Visual Description: When a delegation of authority may not be needed.

Key Points

A delegation of authority may not be required if the Incident Commander is acting within his or
her existing authorities.

Refer to the following examples of when a delegation of authority may not be necessary:

= Example 1: An emergency manager may already have the authority to deploy response
resources to a small flash flood.

= Example 2: A fire chief probably has the authority (as part of the job description) to serve
as an Incident Commander at a structure fire.

Jot down other instances when a delegation of authority may not be necessary.

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Unit 7: Transfer of Command



Unit 2 Leadership and Management

Topic Formal Communication

(os. When To Use Formal Communication

Use formal communication
when:

= Receiving and giving work
assignments,

= Requesting support or
additional resources.

* Reporting progress of
assigned tasks.

Visual

Visual Description: When To Use Formal Communication

Key Points

Formal communication should be used when:

= Receiving and giving work assignments.

= Requesting support or additional resources.
= Reporting progress of assigned tasks.

List some examples of formal communication within the ICS organization.

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Unit 4 Functional Areas and Positions
Activity: Using ICS Form 201, Incident Briefing

—]
TLR Activity: Using ICS Form 201 (1 of 2)

Instructions: |

1. Working as a team, complete the missing
elements in the ICS Form 201, Incident Briefing,
for the Emerald City Floods incident provided in
your Student Manuals.

2. Begin by reading the information contained in
Section 7.

Uni Visual 436
Functional Areas and!

Visual Description: Activity: Using ICS Form 201 (1 of 2)

Key Points

Instructions:

1. Working as a team, complete the missing elements in the ICS Form 201, Incident Briefing,
for the Emerald City Floods incident provided in your Student Manuals.

2. Begin by reading the information contained in Section 7.

(Continued on the next page.)

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Unit 1 Course Overview
Incident Command System: Review

os. Incident Command System (ICS)

Why Use ICS?

To ensure effective incident
management.

ICS is a management system,
not just an organizational
chart.

Visual Description: Incident Command System (ICS)

Key Points

In the ICS-100 course you learned that the Incident Command System, or ICS, is used to
ensure the effective management of incidents and events.

Remember: ICS was developed in the 1970s following a series of catastrophic fires in
California’s urban interface. Property damage ran into the millions, and many people died or
were injured. The personnel assigned to determine the causes of these outcomes studied the
case histories and discovered that response problems could rarely be attributed to lack of
resources or failure of tactics. Surprisingly, studies found that response problems were far more
likely to result from inadequate management than from any other single reason.

Note the following about ICS:

» Is astandardized management tool for meeting the demands of small or large emergency or
nonemergency situations.

= Represents “best practices,” and has become the standard for emergency management
across the country.

= May be used for planned events, natural disasters, and acts of terrorism.
«Is a key feature of the National Incident Management System (NIMS).

ICS is not just a standardized organizational chart. Rather, it is an entire management system.

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Unit 4 Functional Areas and Po:

ions

HEB sampte ics Form 201

Item 6
Resources On-Scene

6. Resources Summary <— and Ordered

Resources Ordered Resource Identification ETA On Scene Location/Assignment.
Incident Commander | Cpt. Johnson GPD X_ | ICP-Fire Station 10895 W Emerald
Public Info Officer | Lt. Dave Hanson | x luce
Safety Officer Lt. Silva GPD | x lice.

Operations SC Lt. Craig Walker GPD X | ICP.

SWAT GPD SWAT — Sgt. Nelson X | SWAT Staging- Fire Station 10895 W Emerald
Hostage Negotiation | Negotiation Group — X | ICP

Group Franklin

ALS Ambulance ALS #5 X__| Staging Fire Station 10895 W Emerald
Staging Area Manager | Lt. Ralph Wilkins GPD X | Staging

Planing SC Lt. Mike Ferrar GPD x | ICP

Division Supervisor | Officer Smith GPD X_ | Division A Supervisor OPI

Officer Officer Helger GPD X | Division A OP2

Officer Officer DeFrance GPD X | Division A OP3

Officer Officer Cargill GPD X | Division A OP4

Officer Officer Mason GPD X | Division A OPS

7. Summary of Current Actions

Status: Houses inside the outer perimeter have been evacuated, and neighbors interviewed. Outer perimeter
secured. Inner perimeter sniper/observers stationed (residents have signed agreements allowing SWAT to use
houses as observation platforms). SWAT Group developing tactical plan. Ambulance and paramedics in staging.
Dispatch updated. Lifeflight placed on standby. Negotiation Group is interviewing a friend of the girlfriend
(hostage) and awaiting arrival of subject's parents. Contact has not been established with the subject. Power and

gas companies have been notified; representatives are en route. Item 7

Initial Objectives: Status, Incident
1 Evacuate houses within the outer perimeter. Obj ti dc t
2 Secure outer perimeter from foot and vehicular traffic. Jectives, and Current

3 Secure inner perimeter so that subject is not able to escape armed. Actions/History

4 Open negotiation with subject for release of hostage and peaceful surrender.
5 Prepare tactical entry contingency plan.

Subject Profile/Incident History: Ken Williams, 1015 Mesquite Street, (wm, 6'2”, 190 lbs. brown/brown DOB
4/27/87) is a high school dropout whose girlfriend, Andrea Hillerman, recently broke up with him. Marsha
Anderson (a friend of the girl) has told hostage negotiators that the reason for the breakup was that he was
physically abusive to her. Andrea had gone to his parents’ house, where he lives with his mother and father, to
retrieve some of her belongings. No one else was home. Once inside, he took her hostage. She managed to call
911 on her cell phone and reported that he had “lots of guns and bomb stuff” and was threatening to kill himself
and her. The call was broken off, and police have been unable to establish contact with her. Williams has no prior
police record.

Page sora | Sgé- Mike Ferrar; Planning SC

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Organizational Flexi y

pic Resource Kinds and Types

ce Resource Kinds and Types

To ensure that responders get the right personnel and
equipment, ICS resources are categorized by:
= Kinds of Resources: Describe what the resource is
(for example: medic, firefighter, Planning Section
Chief, helicopter, ambulance, combustible gas
indicator, bulldozer).
= Types of Resources: Describe the size, capability,

and staffing qualifications of a specific kind of
resource.

Visual 6.13
&

Organizational Flexibility

Visual Description: Resource Kinds and Types

Key Points

Managing an expanding incident requires that responders get the right personnel and
equipment. For this reason, ICS resources are categorized by:

= Kinds of Resources: Describe what the resource is (for example: medic, firefighter,
Planning Section Chief, helicopter, ambulance, combustible gas indicator, bulldozer).

= Types of Resources: Describe the size, capability, and staffing qualifications of a specific
kind of resource.

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Unit 2 Leadership and Management
[Topic | Leadership Responsibi

ce Common Leadership Responsibilities (1 of 2)

A good operational leader will:
ENSURE safe work practices.
TAKE COMMAND of assigned
resources.

MOTIVATE with a “can do
safely” attitude.

DEMONSTRATE INITIATIVE
by taking action.

Visual Description: Common Leadership Responsibilities (1 of 2)

Key Points

A good operational leader will:

ENSURE safe work practices.

TAKE COMMAND of assigned resources.

MOTIVATE with a “can do safely” attitude.

DEMONSTRATE INITIATIVE by taking action in the absence of orders.

The safety of all personnel involved in an incident or a planned event is the first duty of ICS
leadership. This is the overall responsibility of Team Leaders, Group or Division Supervisors,
Branch Directors, Section Chiefs, and all members of the Command or Unified Command Staff.

Note the following additional key points about decisionmaking:

= Demonstrating initiative requires the ability to make sound, timely decisions during an
incident or event.

= Effective decisionmaking can avert tragedy and help the community recover from the event
more quickly.

= Conversely, poor decisionmaking or the absence of decisions potentially can result in injury
or death to victims or responders. But the repercussions don't stop there. Poor decisions in
the early stages of an incident can make the responders’ job more difficult and more
dangerous. In addition, they can give rise to much more critical or complex decisions.

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ce Activity: Operational Period Briefing

Instructions:

1. Working as a team, prepare an operational period briefing
using the information from the Emerald City Flood scenario
begun in the previous units.

2. Include the following roles:
* Incident Commander
* Planning Section Chief

+ Operations Section Chief (assume no change of
command)

+ Safety Officer
= Weather Specialist

3. Be prepared to present your briefing in 20 minutes.

Visual Description: Operational Period Briefing Activity

Key Points

Purpose: The purpose of this activity is to give you an opportunity to prepare an operational
period briefing.

Instructions:

1. Working as a team, prepare an operational period briefing using the information from the
Emerald City Flood scenario begun in the previous units.
2. Include the following roles:
= Incident Commander
* Planning Section Chief
= Operations Section Chief (assume no change of command)
= Safety Officer
= Weather Specialist
3. Be prepared to present your briefing in 20 minutes.

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Resource Kinds and Types

ON Why “Type” Resources?

[ Resource Request: “We need a HazMat team.” ]

What You Needed What You Got

Visual Description: Why Type Resources? Left Photo = Full HazMat Level A Suits; Right Photo =
Respirators

Key Points

Answer the following questions:

Pe What are the implications of a HazMat team arriving without the appropriate level
yay of protective gear?

Mey, Can anyone think of other examples of situations when the response resources
bey deployed were not sufficient?

How about situations where the resources at the scene exceeded the
requirements? What are the implications of having resources that exceed the
requirements?

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Unit 3 Delegation of Authority & Management by Objectives

Your Notes

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unctional Areas and Positions

|| Sample ICS Form 201

5. Current Organization xX

Item 5
Incident Commander Org. Chart
Cpt. Jerry Johnson

PIO Safety Officer
Lt. Dave Hanson Lt. Tony Silva

Operations Section Chief Planning Section Chief
Lt. Craig Walker Sgt. Mike Ferrar

Staging Area Manager
Wilkins

ALS Ambulance #5

Outer Perimeter Hostage Negotiation SWAT Group
Div. A Group Sgt. Allen Sgt. Nelson
Officer Sandy Smith Franklin

Entry Team
Lt. Silva

Officer Candalera

Officer Helger

Officer Cargill Officer Parker

Officer DeFrance Officer Vincennes
Inner Perimeter Strike
Team
Officer Mason
Sgt. Williams

Arrest Strike Team

Sgt. Formosa

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Unit 3

jority & Management by Objectives

ce Activity: Developing Incident Objectives

Instructions:

1. Working as a team, review the scenario,
scenario map, and resource list in your Student
Manuals.

2. Develop incident objectives for the next 12
hours.

3. Next, identify your general strategy for
accomplishing these objectives.

4. Select a spokesperson and be prepared to
present your work in 30 minutes.

Visual Description: Developing Incident Objectives Activity

Key Points

Purpose: The purpose of this activity is to develop incident objectives and a strategy for
accomplishing these objectives after reviewing the relevant information.

Instructions:

1.

2.
3.
4

Working as a team, review the scenario, scenario map, and resource list starting on the next
page in your Student Manuals.

Develop incident objectives for the next 12 hours.

Next, identify your general strategy for accomplishing these objectives.

Select a spokesperson and be prepared to present your work in 30 minutes.

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Unit 8: Course Summary



Unit 6

Incident Complexity Types

ce Type 4 Incident

Resources: Command Staff and
General Staff functions are
activated only if needed.
Resources vary from a single
module to several single
resources (e.g., Task Force or
Strike Team).

Time Span: Limited to one
operational period in the control
phase. No written Incident
Action Plan (IAP) is required for
non-HazMat incidents. A
documented operational briefing
is completed.

Visual Description: Type 4 Incident

Key Points

The description of a Type 4 Incident include:

= Command Staff and General Staff functions are activated only if needed.

= Several resources are required to mitigate the incident, including a Task Force or Strike

Team.

= The incident is usually limited to one operational period in the control phase.

= The agency administrator may have briefings, and ensure the complexity analysis and

delegation of authority are updated.

= No written Incident Action Plan (IAP) is required, but a documented operational briefing will

be completed for all incoming resources.

= The role of the agency administrator/official includes operational plans, including objectives

and priorities.

Source: U.S. Fire Administration

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Page 6-23


Unit 1 Course Ove

ICS Features: Review

Activity: ICS Features Review

Instructions:

1. This course builds on what you learned in
ICS-100 about ICS features. Let’s see how
much you remember!

2. Your team will have 3 minutes to try to list as
many ICS features as you can remember. Hint:
There are 14 features.

3. Select a spokesperson and recorder.

4. Start writing when your instructor says “go.”
5. Stop when the instructor calls time.

Visual Description: ICS Features Review Activity

Key Points

Purpose: The purpose of this activity is to see how much you remember from ICS-100.

Instructions:

1. Your team will have 3 minutes to list as many ICS features as can be remembered. Hint:
There are 14 features.

2. Select a spokesperson and recorder.

3. Start writing when your instructor says “go.”

4. Stop when your instructor says “stop.”

5, Post your list on chart paper.

Jot down as many ICS features as you can remember.

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jority & Management by Objectives

LR Summary

Are you now able to:

Describe the delegation of authority process?
Describe scope of authority?

Describe management by objectives?

Describe the importance of preparedness plans and
agreements?

iat

Visual 3.30

onc of Authority & Management by Objectives , 3 z ‘

Visual Description: Summary

Key Points

Are you now able to:

= Describe the delegation of authority process?

= Describe scope of authority?

= Describe management by objectives?

= Describe the importance of preparedness plans and agreements?

The next unit presents information about the functions of organizational positions within the
Incident Command System.

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Unit 6 Organizational Flexi

'y

Resource Kinds and Types
cI Resource Typing

Visual Description: Resource Typing

Key Points

Note the following key points:
= Resource type refers to the level of resource capability.

Assigning the Type | label to a resource implies that it has a greater level of capability than a

Type || of the same resource (for example, due to its power, size, or capacity), and so on to
Type IV.

Typing provides managers with additional information to aid the selection and best use of
resources. In some cases, a resource may have less than or more than four types; in such
cases, either additional types will be identified, or the type will be described as “not
applicable.” The type assigned to a resource or component is based on a minimum level of
capability described by the identified metric(s) for that resource.

NIMS requires the development of a national resource typing protocol.

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Unit 4 Functional Areas and Positions
Unit Objectives

os. Unit Objectives

= Describe the functions of organizational
positions within the Incident Command System
(ICs).

= Identify the ICS tools needed to manage an
incident.

= Demonstrate the use of
an ICS Form 201,
Incident Briefing.

Visual

Visual Description: Unit Objectives

Key Points

By the end of this unit, you should be able to:

= Describe the functions of organizational positions within the Incident Command System
(ICS).

= Identify the ICS tools needed to manage an incident.

«= Demonstrate the use of an ICS Form 201, Incident Briefing.

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Unit 8 Course Summary
Exam Preparation and Instructions

cI Taking the Exam

Instructions:

1. Take a few moments to review your Student Manuals
and identify any questions.

2. Make sure that you get all of your questions answered
prior to beginning the final test.
3. When taking the test...
* Read each item carefully.
* Circle your answer on the test.
= Check your work and transfer your answers to the
computer-scan (bubble) answer sheet or enter the
answers online.

> You may refer to your Student Manuals when
completing this test.

Course Summary

es

Visual Description: Taking the Exam

Key Points

Instructions:

1. Take a few moments to review your Student Manual and identify any questions.
2. Make sure that you get all of your questions answered prior to beginning the final test.
3. When taking the test...
= Read each item carefully.
= Circle your answer on the test.
= Check your work and transfer your answers to the computer-scan (bubble) answer sheet
or enter the answers online.

Note: You may refer to your Student Manual when completing this test.
Certificate of Completion

To receive a certificate of completion, you must take the 25-question multiple-choice posttest,
submit an answer sheet (to EMI's Independent Study Office), and score 75% on the test.

Review the following guidelines to submit your test online, and receive a certificate in the mail.

= Go to http://training.fema.gov/EM|Web/IS/ and click on the link for |CS-200.

* Click on “Download Final Exam Questions" (found at the bottom of the page). You may
want to print the test.

= Click on "Take Final Exam" (found at the bottom of the page).

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ON

Activity: Incident Types (1 of 5)

amon

—

Multivehicle accident with
fatalities and numerous critical
injuries has occurred.

There are possible structural

integrity concerns with the
road.

Local resources are on the
scene.

+ The rescue, investigation, and
engineering operations are
expected to go into multiple
operational periods.

* Operational briefings are being
documented; the IAP is verbal.

What is the
incident

Visual Description: Incident Types Activity (1 of 5)

Key Poi

ints

Purpose: The purpose of this activity is to determine the incident level of certain situations.

Instructions:

1. Review the following facts of the scenario:

Multivehicle accident with fatalities and numerous critical injuries has occurred.

There are possible structural integrity concerns with the road.

Local resources are on the scene.

The rescue, investigation, and engineering operations are expected to go into multiple
operational periods.

Operational briefings are being documented; the IAP is verbal.

2. What is the incident level?

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Incident Complexity Types

Type 5 Incident

Resources: One or two
single resources with up to
six personnel. Command and
General Staff positions (other
than the Incident
Commander) are not
activated.

‘Time Span: Incident is
contained within the first
operational period and often
within a few hours after
resources arrive on scene.

Visual Description: Type 5 Incident

Key Points

The description of a Type 5 Incident includes:

= The incident can be handled by one or two single resources with up to six personnel.
» Command and General Staff positions (other than the Incident Commander) are not

activated.
* No written Incident Action Plan (IAP) is required.

= The incident is contained within the first operational period and often within an hour to a few
hours after resources arrive on scene.

Examples include a vehicle fire, an injured person, or a police traffic stop.

Source: U.S. Fire Administration

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‘September 2005


Unit 4 Functional Areas and Po

General Staff

Operations Section: Staging Areas

Visual 4

vedi “alts

Visual Description: Staging Areas

Key Points

Ra What do you consider when selecting the location for a Staging Area?

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Delegation of Authority & Management by Objectives

Delegation of Authority Process

Authority

Authority is...

... aright or obligation to act on
behalf of a department, agency, or
jurisdiction. west £

Visual Description: Definition of Authority

Key Points

Authority means a right or obligation to act on behalf of a department, agency, or jurisdiction.

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Delegation of A

jority & Management by Objectives

Delegation of Authority Process

. Discussion Question

When would an Incident
Commander in your
jurisdiction or agency need
a delegation of authority?

Visual Description: When would an Incident Commander in your jurisdiction or agency need a
delegation of authority?

Key Points

When would an Incident Commander in your jurisdiction or agency need a
delegation of authority?

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Unit 6 Organizational Flexi

ity

Incident Complexity Types

= Type 2: National and State Level - a federally or State-certified team; has less staffing and
experience than Type 1 IMTs, and is typically used on smaller scale national or State

incidents. Several dozen Type 2 IMTs are currently in existence, and operate through the
U.S. Forest Service.

= Type 1: National and State Level - a federally or State-certified team; is the most robust
IMT with the most experience; is fully equipped and self-contained. Sixteen Type 1 IMTs
are now in existence, and operate through the U.S. Forest Service.

Source: http:/www.usfa.fema.gov/subjects/incident/imt/overview.shtm

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Unit 5 iefings
Briefing Information

cI Activity: Briefing Information

Instructions:

1. Each group will be assigned one type of
briefing (staff, field, section).

2. For the assigned type of briefing, list the
specific types of information that you think
should be in briefings. You may want to refer
to the two previous visuals.

3. Choose a spokesperson to present your
findings to the class. Be ready to present your
list in 15 minutes.

Visual Description: Briefing Information Activity

Key Points

Purpose: This activity will help you determine what type of information should be included in
specific types of briefings.

Instructions:

Each group will be assigned one type of briefing (staff, field, section).

For the assigned type of briefing, list the specific types of information that you think should
be in briefings. You may want to refer to the two previous visuals.

3. Choose a spokesperson to present your findings to the class. Be ready to present your list
in 15 minutes.

NS

List the specific types of information that you think should be in your briefing.

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Unit 4: Functional Areas and
Positions



Unit 2 Lea

ip and Management

Chain of Command and Unity of Command

TLR “Unity” vs. “Unified”

What’s the difference
between unity of
command and Unified

Command?

Visual Description: What's the difference between unity of command and Unified Command?

Key Points

Answer the question below:

What’s the difference between unity of command and Unified Command?

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Leadership and Management
ICS Management

Expanding Incidents

Expanding incidents may 6 Command
add supervisory layers to _ 4
the organizational |

structure as needed. b Sections

T operations Section Chiot

incident Commander

Visual Description: Expanding Incidents

Key Points

Note the following key points about expanding incidents:

* Incidents that begin with a single response discipline within a single jurisdiction may rapidly
expand to multidiscipline, multijurisdictional incidents requiring significant additional
resources and operational support.

= ICS provides a flexible core mechanism allowing expansion by adding supervisory layers to
the organizational structure as needed.

Review the following terminology:

= Section. The organization level having functional responsibility for primary segments of
incident management (Operations, Planning, Logistics, Finance/Administration). The
Section level is organizationally between Branch and Incident Commander.

= Division. The organization level having responsibility for operations within a defined
geographic area. The Division level is organizationally between the Strike Team and the
Branch.

= Group. Groups are established to divide the incident into functional areas of operation.
Groups are located between Branches (when activated) and Resources in the Operations
Section.

» Unit. The organization element having functional responsibility for a specific incident
planning, logistics, or finance activity.

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Unit 3 Delegation of Authority & M:

| Scenario | Developing Incident Objectives

Emerald City Flood
Resources:
OTHER AGENCIES THAT MAY OR WILL RESPOND

Emerald City Memorial Hospital

Edison Electric

Commonwealth Gas Company

City Water Authority

City Transit Authority

County School District (buses available)

Media:

3 (local) newspaper reporters

2 network reporters and crews

5 radio station news staff members

3 TV reporters and crews (WLOX, WEMI, WCSU)
1 TV helicopter (WEMI)

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U

Leadership and Manageme!

Leadership Values

ce Discussion Question

Duty is how you value ue your job.

What can you do that
demonstrates your
commitment to duty to
those you lead?

Visual Description: Duty is how you value your job. What can you do that demonstrates your

commitment to duty to those you lead?

Key Points

What can you do that demonstrates your commitment to duty to those you lead?

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Page 2-17


Uni

Your Notes

Bri

ings

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Uni

4 Functional Areas and Posi

os Logistics Section: Support Branch

The Support Branch includes:

Support Branch

‘Ground Support
Unit

Visual Description: Support Branch within the Logistics Section

Key Points

The Support Branch within the Logistics Section may include the following units:

The Supply Unit is responsible for ordering personnel, equipment, and supplies; receiving
and storing all supplies for the incident; maintaining an inventory of supplies; and servicing
nonexpendable supplies and equipment.

The Facilities Unit is responsible for the layout and activation of incident facilities (e.g.,
Base, Camp(s), and Incident Command Post). The Facilities Unit Leader provides sleeping
and sanitation facilities for incident personnel and manages Base and Camp operations.
Each facility (Base, Camp) is assigned a manager who reports to the Facilities Unit Leader
and is responsible for managing the operation of the facility. The basic functions or activities
of the Base and Camp Managers are to provide security service and general maintenance.

The Ground Support Unit is responsible for supporting out-of-service resources;
transporting personnel, supplies, food, and equipment; fueling, service, maintenance, and
repair of vehicles and other ground support equipment; and implementing the Traffic Plan
for the incident.

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Unit 2 Leadership and Managem
Unit Introduction

On

Unit 2:
Leadership and Management

Visual Description: Unit Introduction

Key Points

The intent of this unit is to familiarize the participants with the chain of command in the ICS,

span of control, leadership, and the use of common terms to describe positions and position
titles.

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Unit 3: Delegation of Authority &
Management by Objectives



Transfer of Command

Activity

Activity: Challenges and Strategies

Instructions:

* Working as a team, identify the challenges facing
an incoming commander and strategies for
overcoming these challenges.

» Record your challenges and strategies on chart
hi H oe
Paper as shown Transfer of Command
= Choose a spokesperson
and be ready to present
in 15 minutes.

Challenges | Strategies

Visual Description: Challenges and Strategies Activity

Key Points

Purpose: The purpose of this activity is to identify challenges facing an incoming commander
and identify strategies for overcoming them.

Instructions:

1. Working as a team, identify the challenges facing an incoming commander and strategies
for overcoming these challenges.

2. Record your challenges and strategies on chart paper in two columns (one labeled
“Challenges” and the second labeled "Strategies”).

3. Choose a spokesperson to present your challenges and strategies to the class. Be ready to
present your list in 15 minutes.

Jot down challenges facing an incoming commander and strategies to overcome
these challenges.

Challenges Strategies

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Unit 4

General Staff

The information and intelligence function may be organized in one of the following ways:

= Within the Command Staff. This option may be most appropriate in incidents with little
need for tactical or classified intelligence and in which incident-related intelligence is
provided by supporting agency representatives, through real-time reach-back
capabilities.

= Asa Unit Within the Planning Section. This option may be most appropriate in an
incident with some need for tactical intelligence and when no law enforcement entity is a
member of the Unified Command.

= Asa Branch Within the Operations Section. This option may be most appropriate in
incidents with a high need for tactical intelligence (particularly classified intelligence) and
when law enforcement is a member of the Unified Command.

= Asa Separate General Staff Section. This option may be most appropriate when an
incident is heavily influenced by intelligence factors or when there is a need to manage
and/or analyze a large volume of classified or highly sensitive intelligence or information.
This option is particularly relevant to a terrorism incident, for which intelligence plays a
crucial role throughout the incident life cycle.

Regardless of how it is organized, the information and intelligence function is also
responsible for developing, conducting, and managing information-related security plans
and operations as directed by the Incident Action Plan.

These can include information security and operational security activities, as well as the
complex task of ensuring that sensitive information of all types (e.g., classified information,
sensitive law enforcement information, proprietary and personal information, or export-
controlled information) is handled in a way that not only safeguards the information but also
ensures that it gets to those who need access to it so that they can effectively and safely
conduct their missions.

The information and intelligence function also has the responsibility for coordinating
information- and operational-security matters with public awareness activities that fall under
the responsibility of the Public Information Officer, particularly where such public awareness
activities may affect information or operations security.

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Functional Areas and Po

. Cooperating Agency

An agency supplying assistance other than direct
operational or support functions or resources to
the incident management effort.

Unita Visual 413.

= |

Functional Areas and Positions

Visual Description: Cooperating Agency

Key Points

A cooperating agency is defined as: An agency supplying assistance other than direct
operational or support functions or resources to the incident management effort.

An assisting agency has direct responsibility for incident response, whereas a cooperating
agency is simply offering assistance.

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U

Functional Areas and Po:

Expanding Incidents

(os. Expanding Incidents

An Incident Commander & Command
can activate and delegate ae

authority to Section Chiefs,
Branch Directors, Division
or Group Supervisors, and
Team or Unit Leaders.

“| Incident Commander

| Sections

é Single
Resources

Visual Description: Expanding Incidents

Key Points

Even though all of the types of positional functions illustrated on the visual are available to the
Incident Commander, they are only activated in response to the needs of the incident.

Note the following points:

= Avery small incident may involve only the Incident Commander and a small amount of
resources.

» An incident may start small and then expand. As the incident grows in scope and the
number of resources needed increases, there may be a need to activate Teams, Divisions,
Groups, Branches, or Sections to maintain an appropriate span of control.

= In an expanding incident, the Incident Commander can activate positions and delegate
authority to Section Chiefs, Branch Directors, Division or Group Supervisors, or Team or
Unit Leaders to accomplish tasks and oversee tactical operations.

= The ability to delegate the supervision of resources not only frees up the Incident
Commander to perform critical decisionmaking and evaluation duties, but also clearly
defines the lines of communication to everyone involved in the incident.

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Unit 3 Delegation of Authority & Management by Objectives

Scenario Developing Incident Objectives

Emerald City Flood
Situation:

Your Incident Management Team has been asked to assist Emerald City in its preparations for a
response to a possible flood situation in the northwest quadrant of the city. National Weather Service
(NWS) reports indicate that it has been raining heavily for the past 7 days, averaging 1.3 inches of rain
each 24-hour period.

The Rapid River, which runs north and south through Emerald City, is experiencing slow-rise flooding.
The flooding is being aggravated by debris catching on the low bridge downstream from lower Lake
Emerald. The bridge is located on 10th St., just west of Main St.

Located upstream from the bridge is the Lake Emerald Independent Living Complex, which includes
independent living apartments to the south, two buildings of assisted living units, and one skilled nursing
facility. These are located to the east of the bridge. To the west are the Gordon Elementary School and
the water treatment plant. Just to the north and east of Lake Emerald is the Industrial Park.

It is 1200 hours, and the NWS has just informed the County Emergency Management office that the
flooding is expected to crest at 1800 today. It is expected that this flood crest will cause flooding as
indicated on the projected floodplain map.

Residents in the area north of the 10th St. bridge from Main St. on the east to Avenue AA on the west are
being asked to evacuate their homes in anticipation that the rising floodwaters may cut off access to and
egress from their homes. Basement flooding at least to the first-floor level is anticipated. This evacuation
area extends north to 19th St. County Emergency Management is in contact with business owners in the
Industrial Park to determine if any of their stored chemicals will be affected by the flooding, causing
possible contamination downstream.

In addition, the County Emergency Management office has been receiving calls from residents in the rural
area to the northwest of the city with concerns about the floodwaters approaching their wells.

Weather:

Current pattern continues through midnight, then partial clearing. Highs in the mid 40’s, lows in the high
30's. Chance of precipitation 60% through midnight, reducing to 40% after midnight. Expected
precipitation next 24 hours is .75 inches. Winds from the west 10-15 mph.

Resources:

= County Emergency Management:
= County Director
= Deputy Director
= Program Assistant

* County Health Department:
= Public Health Director
= 4 Public Health Nurses

= 2 administrative staff

Mutual-aid agreements in place with 6 neighboring counties could allow for an additional 14
public health staff.

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Unit 2 Leadership and Managemen

Communication Responsibilities

Briefing Elements

Provide complete briefings that include clearly
stated objectives and the following elements:

Task Purpose End State

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Visual Description: Briefing Elements

Key Points

Note that all leaders have the responsibility to provide complete briefings that include clearly
stated incident objectives. The following elements should be included in all briefings:

» Task. What is to be done
= Purpose. Why it is to be done

= End State. How it should look when done

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lefings

Types of Briefings

Briefing Type

Description

Field-Level Briefings

This level typically involves resources assigned to operational tasks and/or
work at or near the incident site. These briefings will be delivered to
individual subordinates, full crews, or multiple crews such as Strike Teams.
or Task Forces and will occur at the beginning of an operational shift.

The location will usually be near the work site or just prior to mobilization to
the field. The supervisor attempts to focus the subordinates on their
specific tasks and helps define work area, reporting relationships, and
expectations.

Staff-Level Briefings

This level typically involves resources assigned to nonoperational and
support tasks that are commonly performed at the Incident Base or
Command Post. These briefings will be delivered to individual staff
members or full units within a Section. These briefings occur at the
beginning of the assignment to the incident and as necessary during the
assignment.

The supervisor attempts to clarify tasks and scope of the work as well as
define reporting schedule, subordinate responsibilities and delegated
authority, and the supervisor's expectations. The supervisor will also
introduce coworkers and define actual workspace, sources of work
supplies, and work schedule.

Section-Level Briefing

This level typically involves the briefing of an entire Section (Operations,
Planning, Logistics, or Finance/Administration) and is done by the specific
Section Chief. These briefings occur at the beginning of the assignment to
the incident and after the arrival of Section supervisory staff. The Section
Chief may schedule periodic briefings at specific times (once per day) or
when necessary. A unique briefing in this category is the operational
period briefing (also called a shift briefing). Here, the Operations Section
Chief presents the plan for all operational elements for the specific
operational period. This specific briefing is done at the beginning of each
operation shift and prior to the operational resources being deployed to the
area of work. Often, a field-level briefing will take place subsequent to the
completion of the operational period briefing.

During any Section-level briefing, the supervisor attempts to share incident-
wide direction from the Incident Commander, how the direction impacts the
Section staff, and specific ways the Section will support the Incident
Commander's direction. The supervisor will establish Section staffing
requirements, Section work tasks, Section-wide scheduling rules, and
overall timelines for meetings and completion of work products.

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Unit 4 Functional Areas and Positions

General Staff

Branches

Emergency Services Law Enforcement | Public Works
| Branch Branch J Branch

Health & Shelter & Perimeter igati Debris Utility
| Medical Mass Care Control Investigation Removal Repair

Group Group Group P Group Group
Branches:

" Have functional or geographical responsibility for
major parts of incident operations.

= Identified by Roman numerals or functional name.

= Managed by a Branch Director.

Caption: Operations Section with three Branches: Emergency Services Branch, Law
Enforcement Branch, and Public Works Branch.

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it 2 Leadership and Managem

Common Terminology

TLR Using Common Terminology

Once the incident is formally designated, ICS
terminology is always used for:

= Organizational functions.
= Incident facilities.

= Resource descriptions.
= Position titles.

Visual Description: Using Common Terminology

Key Points

ICS establishes common terminology that allows diverse incident management and support
entities to work together across a wide variety of incident management functions and hazard
scenarios. This common terminology covers the following:

Organizational Functions. Major functions and functional units with domestic incident
management responsibilities are named and defined. Terminology for the organizational
elements involved is standard and consistent.

Incident Facilities. Common terminology is used to designate the facilities in the vicinity of
the incident area that will be used in the course of incident management activities.

Resource Descriptions. Major resources—including personnel, facilities, and major
equipment and supply items—used to support incident management activities are given
common names and are "typed" with respect to their capabilities, to help avoid confusion
and to enhance interoperability.

Position Titles. At each level within the ICS organization, individuals with primary
responsibility have distinct titles. Titles provide a common standard for all users, and also
make it easier to fill |CS positions with qualified personnel.

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