TASK C O D E Evaluation Record Number EVALUATOR: Initial & date upon completion of task Behavior: Ensure availability, qualifications, and capabilities of resources to complete assignment. Determine unit support needs and staffing requirements to meet the Incident Action plan (IAP) or other relevant plans. Request and document additional staffing established by the section chief I1 O1 O2 Ensure that unit subordinates are qualified to perform assigned positions. I1 O1 Develop Unit Operating Plan. Include Continuity of Operations I1 O1 02 Behavior: Gather, update, and apply situational information relevant to the assignment. Obtain initial briefing and information from Incident Supervisor. Policies and operating procedures (e.g., ordering resources and supplies, work schedule, timelines and priorities). Operational work period. Current unit staffing levels. General orientation to the Incident Command Post and/or incident base. Incident briefing; Incident Action Plan (IAP) or other relevant plan. Expectations for attending meetings/briefings Safety concerns/hazards. Political/sensitive information considerations I1 O1 O2 Establish situation awareness pertinent to unit. Determine EOC or other support Organizational contacts (e.g., counterparts, host unit personnel). Supporting documentation (e.g., maps; digital information; Resource Orders). I1 I2 O1 O2 Behavior: Establish effective relationships with relevant personnel. Establish and maintain positive interpersonal and interagency working relationships. Federal, State, Local, Tribal, Non-Governmental Organizations I1 O1 Behavior: Establish organization structure, reporting procedures, and chain of command of assigned resources. Organize assigned personnel to meet the needs of the unit. I1 O1 O2 Behavior: Understand and comply with ICS concepts and principles. Coordinate with functional areas within the ICS structure. I1 I2 O1
TASK C O D E Evaluation Record Number EVALUATOR: Initial & date upon completion of task Behavior: Establish work assignments and performance expectations, monitor performance, and provide feedback. Ensure subordinates understand assignment for operational period. I1 I2 O1 O2 Ensure subordinates have the ability to clearly understand and give instructions in the incident’s common language. I1 I2 O1 O2 Develop units’ schedule/assignments based on IAP or relevant plan. I1 O1 O2 Review unit’s staffing requirements. Ensure adequate personnel I1 O1 Evaluate subordinate’s performance. Communicate deficiencies immediately and take corrective action. Provide training opportunities where available. Complete personnel performance evaluations according to agency guidelines. I1 I2 O1 O2 Behavior: Emphasize teamwork. Establish cohesiveness among assigned resources. Provide for open communication. Seek commitment. Set expectations for accountability. Focus on the team result. I1 I2 O1 Competency: Communicate effectively. Description: Use suitable communication techniques to share relevant information with appropriate personnel on a timely basis to accomplish objectives in a rapidly changing, high-risk environment. TASK C O D E Evaluation Record Number EVALUATOR: Initial & date upon completion of task
Competency: Communicate effectively. Description: Use suitable communication techniques to share relevant information with appropriate personnel on a timely basis to accomplish objectives in a rapidly changing, high-risk environment. TASK C O D E Record Number EVALUATOR: Initial & date upon completion of task Behavior: Ensure relevant information is exchanged during briefings and debriefings. Provide highlighted communications information from the IAP during the Operational Period Briefing Pencil changes needed I1 O1 O2 Participate in incident planning meetings as the technical expert for communications needs. Determine the feasibility of providing the required communications support. Provide operational and technical information on communications equipment available for the incident. Provide operational and technical information on communications equipment and systems capabilities and restrictions. I1 O1 O2 Behavior: Ensure documentation is complete and disposition is appropriate. Initiate and maintain accurate records of communications equipment Initiate and maintain accountability system I1 O1 O2 Document geographic locations of equipment and transfer this information to local maps UTM Latitude/Longitude Legal I1 O1 Submit documentation to Documentation Unit Leader or appropriate host agency representative within established timeframes Radio/telephone logs I1 O1 Behavior: Develop and implement plans and gain concurrence of affected agencies and/or the public. Provide the Communications Plan (ICS 205 form) to the Planning Section within the timeframe required to be included in the IAP Ensure plan is independent of local frequencies to prevent conflict Frequencies and/or talk groups already assigned Other current incidents or events that may create conflicts communications plans or tax resources. I1 O1 O2
Competency: Ensure completion of assigned actions to meet identified objectives. Description: Identify, analyze, and apply relevant situational information and evaluate actions to complete assignments safely and meet identified objectives. Complete actions within established timeframe. TASK C O D E Record Number EVALUATOR: Initial & date upon completion of task Behavior: Provide logistical support as necessary. Design radio communications systems to meet incident needs. Determine locations for radio equipment to be installed Determine additional resource needs and order necessary equipment and personnel. Prepare Incident Radio Communications Plan, ICS 205. Request any additional communications vendor services; e.g., telephone, satcom, microwave and identify costs associated with equipment. Coordinate, through the chain of command, the locations for equipment to be installed; e.g., repeaters, satellite telephones, telephone lines, etc. Provide communications support for external and internal data operations. Order frequencies following the proper procedures. Create diagrams of current communication system(s). Determine optimal locations for any future expansion of communications equipment using topographical maps to evaluate elevation and separation needs. I1 O1 O2 Design telephone/data networks to meet incident needs. Determine locations for telephone/data networks to be installed Coordinate, through the chain of command, the locations for equipment to be installed; e.g., satellite telephones, telephone lines, etc. I1 O1 O2 Request additional telephone communications services Identify cost and option associated with equipment/services Determine if service can be provided in a timely manner I1 O1 O2 Request additional cellular communications services (e.g. COW, COLT etc.) Identify cost and option associated with equipment/services Determine if service can be provided in a timely manner I1 O1 O2 Request additional data/internet communications services. Identify cost and options associated with equipment/services Determine if services can be provided in a timely manner I1 O1 O2 Assign communications equipment. Identify types and quantity of communications equipment based on the IAP or other relevant plan. Maintain equipment inventory to provide accountability I1 O1 O2 Provide basic training as needed for equipment being fielded. I1 O1 O2
TASK C O D E Record Number EVALUATOR: Initial & date upon completion of task Behavior: Coordinate interdependent activities. Coordinate with necessary units to establish and maintain Medical Unit operations. Communications Facilities (e.g., utilities, space, shelter, hand washing stations, portable toilets) Ground Support (e.g., Basic Life Support or Advanced Life Support transport) Air Operations Special needs (e.g., diet, personnel, supplies, and equipment) Biohazard handling and disposal procedures Security I1 O1 O2 Coordinate with Safety Officer regarding medical issues. Brief Safety Officer on medical trends in reported illnesses and injuries. I1 O1 O2 Coordinate with Compensation/Claims Unit Leader regarding medical issues. Inform compensation/claims personnel of injuries/illnesses requiring medical attention and request follow-up regarding patient status. I1 O1 O2 Competency: Communicate effectively. Description: Use suitable communication techniques to share relevant information with appropriate personnel on a timely basis to accomplish objectives in a rapidly changing, high-risk environment. Behavior: Ensure documentation is complete and disposition is appropriate. Complete required documents. Medical Unit Record of Issues First Aid Field Station Log Patient Evaluation Host agency-specific forms I1 O1 O2 Submit required information to appropriate units. Compensation/Claims Unit (completion of patient evaluation/follow-up) Documentation Unit Leader Host Agency I1 O1 O2 TASK C O D E Record Number EVALUATOR: Initial & date upon completion of task