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Incident

Command
System
( ICS)
INTRODUCTION TO ICS
MODULE1
OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this module,
The learners will be able to
1. Determine lessons from past incidents that led to the development of ICS;
2. Explain the overview of ICS;
3. Explain the key principles and features of ICS; and
4. Determine actual ICS success stories.

LESSONS FROM PAST INCIDENTS

Philippines: a country that is at risk to disasters


What is incident?
Definition of Incident
Incident is an occurrence, caused by either human or natural
phenomena, that requires response actions to prevent or
minimize loss of life, or damage to property and the
environment.

Definition of ICS
ICS is a standard, on-scene, all-hazard incident management
concept that can be used by all response groups.
ICS allows users to adopt an integrated organizational structure
for response.
Institutionalization Timelines:
Republic Act 10121
Section 9 (g): The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) shall formulate
standard operating procedures for coordination.
Rule 7 (h), Implementing Rules and Regulations: The OCD shall
establish ICS as part of the Philippines’ on- scene disaster
response system.
NDRRMC Memo No. 4 s 2012: Provides guidelines on the use of
ICS as an on-scene disaster response and management mechanism

Executive Order No. 82 s 2012: Provides for the activation of


ICS during human-induced crises
OCD Memo No. 758A s 2014: Approves the use
of the Philippine ICS Field Operations Guide

NDRRMC Memo No. 48, s 2015: Provides for


the localization of ICS forms in the Philippine
context.
NDRRMC Memo No. 43, s 2016: Provides the
guidelines on the interoperability of the Incident
Management Teams and Response Clusters.
NDRRMC Memo No. 44, s 2016: Provides the guidelines on
the mobilization of Incident Management Teams.
NDRRMC-NSC JMC No. 1, s 2016: Requires the use of ICS
as an integral component of contingency plan for both natural
and human-induced hazards.
NDRRMC Memo No. 100, s 2017: Reiterates the training
qualifications to become as an ICS Cadre or Master Trainer
DILG Memo No. 2018-49: ICS training is required as one of
the assessment criteria for Seal of Good Local Governance
Regional and Local
Institutionalization: Regional and local
DMRRCs formulated issuances to
institutionalize ICS in their respective
areas.
Purpose of ICS

Safety of Responders and Others


Achievement of Tactical
Objectives
Efficient Use of Resources
Benefits of ICS

Meets needs of any kind or size of incident


Allows rapid melding of different personnel
Provides accountability
Provides logistics and admin support
Cost-effective
Countries using ICS:

United States
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
Mexico
 China
In transition:  Bhutan
 India
 Sri Lanka
 Indonesia
 Philippines
 Thailand
 Brunei Darussalam
 Ethiopia
 Ghana
 Latin American Countries
PRINCIPLES AND FEATURES OF ICS
Common Terminology:

 Common terminology applies to:


oOrganizational Elements
oResource Descriptions
oFacilities
oPosition Titles
 Use clear text (plain language).
 Do not use radio codes, agency- specific codes,
acronyms, or other jargons.
Modular Organization

ICS organization:

 is flexible and modular.


 develops in a top- down fashion.
Form follows function

Incident Complexity, Resource Needs and


ICS Organization
Management by Objectives
Span of Control

Ideal span of control for any


supervisor: 3 to 7 subordinates
IMPORTANT: Do NOT combine
functions for one organizational unit
Incident Action Plan
Used to communicate
response goals, objectives
and support activities
throughout the ICS
organization
May be oral or written
Incident Facilities and Locations

Established based on the requirements and


complexity of the incident.

Resources Management
Definition of Resource: Any personnel, team,
equipment, aircraft, supplies and facilities available
to support management and response activities
Resource management includes
processes for:
Categorizing
Ordering
Dispatching
Tracking
Recovering
Reimbursing resources (as
appropriate)
Integrated Communications

Every incident needs communications plan.


Sample Communications networks:
oCommand Net
oTactical Nets
oSupport Nets
oGround- to- Air
oAir- to- Air
Establishment and Transfer of
Command

Command must be clearly established


from the beginning of response.
Depending on the situation, command
may be transferred.
Chain of Command and Unity of Command

Chain of Command:
- Orderly ranking of management positions in line of
authority
Unity of Command
- Establishes a clear line of supervision
every individual has a designated supervisor
Unified Command
Different agencies manage an incident together
by establishing a common set of incident
objectives and strategies
Accountability

All responders must CHECK-IN


Outline actions in an INCIDENT
ACTION PLAN
Observe UNITY OF COMMAND
Maintain SPAN OF CONTROL
TRACK RESOURCES and record
changes
Dispatch / Deployment

Respond ONLY when requested or


dispatched by an appropriate authority
Make sure to receive deployment briefing
Information and Intelligence Management

Establish a process for gathering, sharing and managing


information and intelligence.
ICS SUCCESS STORIES

 Black Nazarene Traslacion (since 2013)


 Typhoon Ruby (2014)
 APEC Meetings (2015)
 Mt Apo Fire Incident (2016)
 Marawi Crisis (2017)
 ASEAN 50 (2017)
Any
questions?

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