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THE INCIDENT

COMMAND
SYSTEM (ICS)
- Introduction

CHRISTINE AC. CAIDIC


PDRRMC-TWG for
OPERATIONS and WARNING
SAMAR PDRRMO
OBJECTIVES

To orient participants with


factors why the Incident
Command System was
developed…
MY EXPECTATION:

1. Be open minded to new ideas


2. Listen & Observe
3. Cooperate
Background
- Filipinos have always
lived in harm’s way from
natural hazards
because of the country’s
geographical location
Background

- Filipinos must now also


contend with emerging
hazards such as climate
change, pandemic
situations and acts of terrorism
that require an effective and
efficient response
management system.
Background

- The lessons of past disaster events have


manifested the inadequacy and / or lack
of an effective on-scene management of
emergency operations - such as the ULTRA or
WOWOWEE incident on February 4, 2006,
Tropical Storm “Ondoy” (International Name
“Ketsana”) Sept. , 2009), and the Quirino
Grandstand Hostage Taking in August, 2010 -
confirmed this gap, i.e., the absence of an
Incident Commander at the inception of the
incident; no ICP, and poor crowd control and
Pre-identified ICS Problems:

- Too many people reporting to one


supervisor - Too many responders
- Different emergency response
organization
structures
- Lack of reliable incident information
- Inadequate and incompatible
communications
- No formal ICS structure
Pre-identified ICS Problems:

- No check-in procedures for responders


- Lack of structure for coordinated
planning
between agencies
- Unclear lines of authority
- Terminology differences between
agencies
- Unclear or unspecified incident objectives
Other Persistent Issues at the Operational
Level

- Lack of clarity on who’s in charge; who’s


directing operations on the ground,
especially in
a multiagency operations setting
- Confusion, especially for catastrophic
incidents
- Political intervention
- Need for Standard Operating Procedures
(SOPs)
- Inadequate expertise in managing on-scene
disaster operation activities
ICS in the Philippines:
How it evolved…

RA 10121, s-2010, otherwise known as


“ An Act Strengthening the Philippine Disaster
Risk Reduction and Management System,
Providing for the National Disaster Risk
Reduction and Management Framework and
Institutionalizing the National Disaster Risk
Reduction and Management Plan, Appropriating
Funds Therefore and For Other Purposes”
OCD Mandate Under RA 10121

MISSION –
“To administer a comprehensive
national civil defense and disaster risk
reduction and management program by
providing leadership in the continuous
development of strategic and systematic
approaches as well as measures to reduce the
vulnerabilities and risks to hazards and
manage the consequences of disasters”.
OCD Mandate Under RA 10121

TASK: Sec. 9 (g), RA 10121 –


“To formulate standard operating
procedures for the deployment of rapid
assessment teams, information sharing
among agencies and coordination
(underscoring supplied) before and after
disasters at all levels”.
OCD Mandate Under RA 10121

Rule 7 (h), IRR, RA 10121 –


OCD shall “establish an Incident
Command System (ICS) as part of the
country’s on-scene disaster response system
to ensure the effective consequence
management of disasters or emergencies”.
What is an Incident?
An incident is . . .
. . . an occurrence,
caused by either
human or natural
phenomena, that
requires response
actions by emergency
response personnel to
prevent or minimize
loss of life, or damage
to property and/or the
environment.
INCIDENT EXAMPLES

• Fires
• Hazardous material (HAZMAT)
incidents • Search and Rescue Missions
• Oil spills
• Natural disasters
• Terrorist events
• Planned events such as parades
BAGUIO CITY
GUINSAUGON LANDSLIDE
CHERRY HILLS TRAGEDY
DISASTER NIGHTMARES
What is the Incident Command
System?
The Incident Command System (ICS) is a
model for command, control, and coordination
of emergency response at the site level.
What is an Incident
Command System?

- A standard, on-scene,
all-hazard incident
management concept
that can be used by
all DRRMCs/
emergency
management and
response agencies
What is an Incident
Command System?

- Used for routine


incidents
as well as major
disasters;
activated at first
response
What is an Incident
Command System?
-Allows its users to adopt an integrated
organizational structure to match the
complexities and demands of single or
multiple
incident without being hindered by
agency or
jurisdictional boundaries.
ICS PURPOSES
- The safety of responders and
others.
- The achievement of tactical
objectives.
- The efficient use of resources.
ICS BENEFITS
- Meets the needs of incidents of any
kind or size
- Allows personnel from a variety of
agencies to meld rapidly into a
common management structure
- Provides accountability and a planning
process
- Provides logistical and administrative
support to operational staff
- Is cost effective by avoiding duplication of efforts
In any major disaster situation, there are three (3) critical
issues that usually arise, namely:

1. Time constraint
2. Enormous needs
3. Coordination
ICS PRINCIPLES
Principles and Features of ICS
- Primary ICS Management Functions
- Management by Objectives
- Unity of Command and Chain of Command
- Organizational Flexibility
- Common Terminology
- Accountability
- Integrated Communications
- Resources Management
- Incident Action Plan
- Use of Tools and Forms
Five Primary ICS Functions
a) Command – the “boss”: overall
responsibility
b) Operations – the “doers”: directs tactical
actions
c) Planning – the “thinkers”:
collect/analyze date and
prepare action plan
d) Logistics – the “getters”: provide support
e) Finance/Administration – the “payers”:
cost accounting and procurement
INCIDENT COMMAND
- Sets objectives and priorities
- Responsible for all incident or event
activity
- As incident grows and become more
complex, a
transfer of command to a more qualified
person
may take place
When COMMAND is
TRANSFERRED:
• May take place when:
1. A MORE QUALIFIED PERSON ASSUMES
2. There is a need to relieve personnel on
incidents of extended duration.
3. Personal emergencies (e.g., Incident
Commander has a family emergency).
COMMAND TRANSFER
Procedures:
• Whenever possible, transfer of command
should:
– Take place face-to-face.
– Include a complete briefing.
OPERATIONS

- conducts tactical operations


- develops the tactical objectives
and
organization
- directs all resources
PLANNING

- collects, evaluates, and displays


incident information
- maintains status of resources
- prepares Incident Action Plan
- prepares other incident related
documentation
LOGISTICS

- provides services and support to meet


the incident or event’s needs
- provides resources
- provides other services
•Facilities
•Transportation
•Communications
•Supplies
•Equipment
Maintenance and
Fuel
•Food Services
•Medical Services
FINANCE/ADMINISTRATION

- keeps track of incident related expenses


(equipment records, procurement
contracts, other financial related expenses
of the incident)
- monitor costs
ICS RESPONSE GOALS
1. Provide for safety and health of all
responders
2. Save lives
3. Reduce suffering
4. Protect public health
5. Protect government infrastructure
6. Protect property
7. Protect the environment
8. Reduce economic and social losses
ICS MULTI-LEVEL RESPONSE

8. Manage Additional
Resources

7. Establish
Additional Facilities

6. Review and Modify the


Incident Action Plan

5. Develop Appropriate
Organization

4. Manage
Resources
3. Organize The Site

2. Determine Initial Objectives,


Strategies & Tactics

1. Establish Initial
Command
BEFORE going to the
INCIDENT

1. Hazard identification
2. Evaluate your response
3. Assemble work zone
4. Run the incident
5. Termination of the incident
PRACTICAL USAGE OF ICS
 Social events
 Athletic tournaments
 Demonstrations
 Work stoppages

ICS is “organized common


sense”
NO SINGLE
agency or department can handle an
EMERGENCY INCIDENT situation of any
scale alone.
THANK YOU…

CHRISTINE AC. CAIDIC


PDRRMC-TWG for
OPERATIONS and WARNING
SAMAR PDRRMO

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