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Module 3 - ICS Facilities

This document discusses the key facilities used in Incident Command Systems (ICS) and their purposes. It describes the Incident Command Post (ICP), Staging Areas, Base, Camps, Helibase, and Helispots. For each facility, it provides considerations for establishing the facility and appropriate map symbols. The goal is for participants to understand the standard ICS facilities, when each would be used, and how to represent them on maps.

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Module 3 - ICS Facilities

This document discusses the key facilities used in Incident Command Systems (ICS) and their purposes. It describes the Incident Command Post (ICP), Staging Areas, Base, Camps, Helibase, and Helispots. For each facility, it provides considerations for establishing the facility and appropriate map symbols. The goal is for participants to understand the standard ICS facilities, when each would be used, and how to represent them on maps.

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MODULE 3: ICS FACILITIES

Module Objective
Upon completion of this module, participants
will be able to describe the facilities used in
ICS, their purposes and appropriate map
symbols.

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Scope of Presentation
1. Incident Command Post
2. Staging Area(s)
3. Base
4. Camp(s)
5. Helibase
6. Helispot(s)

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Factors to Consider when
Establishing ICS Facilities
• Needs of the incident

• Length of time the facility will be used

• Cost to establish the facility

• Environmental considerations

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INCIDENT COMMAND
POST
Incident Command Post (ICP)

• Location for primary command functions

• Facility dedicated for the IC

• Only one ICP for every incident

• Symbol:

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Considerations
• Initially must be established near the
incident area

• Should not be relocated unless necessary

• Must have security and control access

• Activation and location must be announced

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Considerations
• Must be away from incident noise, hazard
zone and confusion

• Should contain situation and resource


status displays

• Can expand as the incident grows

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Expanding the ICP
• Unified Command
• Long- term incidents
• Requirement for on- scene communications
center
• Requirement for fully-staffed planning
function
• Requirement for full Command Staff and
Agency Representatives

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ICP for Bohol Earthquake, 2013
Governor’s Mansion , Tagbilaran City
ICP for Papal Visit, 2015
Manila
ICP for Mt Apo Fire, 2016
Davao City
ICP for ASEAN, 2017
Metro Manila
ICP for Marawi Crisis, 2017
Iligan City
STAGING AREA(S)
Staging Area(s)

• Location of resources waiting for


assignments and ready for mobilization

• May have several Staging Areas

• Symbol:
S
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Establishing the Staging Area
• All Staging Areas will have a Staging Area
Manager (STAM) under Operations.

• Staging Areas will be given a name which


describes their general location, e.g. PICC
Staging Area.

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Considerations
• Resources in staging area must be on a
three-minute available status

• Must be close to the location of tactical


assignments (within five minutes)

• Must be safe from hazards

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Considerations
• Must be large enough to accommodate
available resources

• Must have necessary security controls

• Location must minimize environmental


damage

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Benefits of Staging Area
• Provides location for resources
immediately available
• Provides location for resources to be
organized into units
• Provides for greater accountability: All
available resources are together in one
location.

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Benefits of Staging Area
• Provides safe locations for resources
• Prevents freelancing
• Minimizes excessive communication of
resources calling for assignments
• Controls and assists in check-in
• Allows proper planning for resources

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Staging Area for Typhoon Ruby, 2014:
Batangas City
Staging Area for APEC, 2015:
Manila
Staging Area for Dinagyang, 2017
Iloilo City
BASE
Base
• Location for out-of-service equipment (for
repair) and personnel (for medication)

• Only one Base for every incident

• Symbol:
B
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Considerations
• The management of the Base is under the
Logistics Section.

• It is advisable to pre-designate possible


Base locations.

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Base in the US
CAMP(S)
Camp(s)
• Temporary location to provide services for
responders (accommodation, food, water,
sanitary services, etc.)

• May have several Camps

• Symbol:
C
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Considerations
• Location of Camps can be moved.

• All Base activities may be performed at


Camps.

• Camp is designated by geographic name


or number.

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Camps in the US
Camps in the Philippines
HELIBASE
Helibase
• Location where helicopters and air assets
may be parked, maintained, fueled, and
loaded.

• Symbol:
H

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Considerations
• May have more than one Helibase

• Can be located at airport or other off-


incident location

• Helibase is usually not moved.

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Helibases in the US
Helibases in the Philippines
HELISPOT(S)
Helispot(s)
• Temporary locations where helicopters and air
assets can safely land and take off

• Used to load or off-load personnel,


equipment, and supplies

• May have several Helispots

• Symbol: H-1

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Helispots in the US
Helispots in the Philippines
Other Facilities
• Camps for displaced persons
• Warehouse for inventory of donations of
supplies, etc.
• Security/Safety facilities
• Morgue for Disaster Victim Identification
• Others?

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MODULE EXERCISE
See Activity Packet for Instructions
Module Summary
• There are 6 standard facilities in ICS.

• Establishing the facilities depend on the


requirements of the response.

• Other facilities may be added as necessary.

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Module Objective
Upon completion of this module, participants
will be able to describe the facilities used in
ICS, their purposes and appropriate map
symbols.

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Learning Insight
“Design is not just what it looks and feels
like. Design is how it works”
Steve Jobs
1955-2011

Photo credit: Google Images

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