Module 6_chapter 11_practical Application of Prepredness
Module 6_chapter 11_practical Application of Prepredness
Practical
Applications of
Public Health
Emergency
Management
Learning Objectives
• Describe the Incident Command System.
• Explain the principals of the Incident
Command System.
• Explain the steps of the Threat and Hazard
Identification and Risk Assessment process.
The Incident Command System (1 of 3)
• Devastating California wild fires, 1970s
• Firefighting Resources of California Organized
for Potential Emergencies (FIRESCOPE)
• Incident Command System (ICS) is
standardized system
– Coordinated response among jurisdictions and
municipalities
– Common planning process and management of
resources
– Integration into a common organizational
structure
The Incident Command System (2 of 3)
• Accountability
• Clear chain of command
• Clear roles and responsibilities
• Clear communications
• Standardized process for planning
• Resource management
• Information flow
The Incident Command System (3 of 3)
• Benefits
– Safety and welfare of assigned responders
– Achievement of response objectives
– Success of overall goal of response
– Effective management of resources
– Communication with other responders
Incident Command
System Structure (1 of 8)
• Command group
– Incident commander manages all ICS functions,
until that responsibility is transferred to someone
else
– Deputy incident commander serves as incident
manager in his/her absence
– Public information officer (PIO) advises
incident commander on how to give information
to public or to media (Disaster communication
trained)
Incident Command
System Structure (2 of 8)
• Command group (cont'd)
– Safety officer advises incident commander on
safety of responders; responders are briefed on
safety concerns and actions. (Can stop everything
for safety reasons.)
– Liaison officer is conduit of information between
agencies or organizations supporting response.
Incident Command
System Structure (3 of 8)
• General staff
– Operations Section directs and coordinates all
actual operations within response.
o First section activated; first to have assets assigned
o Span of control: 3 to 7 persons for 1 supervisor
Incident Command
System Structure (4 of 8)
• General staff (cont'd)
– Planning Section collects, evaluates, displays
incident intelligence; prepares and documents
Incident Action Plan (IAP); tracks resources;
maintains documentation; plans for
demobilization.
o IAP outlines objectives, resources, leadership,
communications plan, safety plans, maps, and other
information that can assist during operational period.
Incident Command
System Structure (5 of 8)
• General staff (cont'd)
– Planning Section major units
o Resources Unit
o Situation Unit
o Demobilization Unit
o Documentation Unit
o Technical Specialists
Incident Command
System Structure (6 of 8)
• General staff (cont'd)
– Logistics Section: two branches
o Service Branch: communications, medical services,
and food (services) for responders
o Support Branch: ordering supplies and acquiring
and running response facilities (support)
o Ground Support Branch: moves resources,
maintains response vehicles
Incident Command
System Structure (7 of 8)
• General staff (cont'd)
– Administrative/Financial Section records
personnel time; maintains contracts,
compensation, and claims; conducts overall cost
analysis for incident
o Compensation/Claims Unit
o Cost Unit
o Procurement Unit
o Time Unit
Incident Command System-ICS (2)*
Incident Command
(Individual or Unified)
Command Staff:
Information Officer, Safety
Officer, Liaison Officer