ICS 100
Captures and communicates overall operational support activities for an incident
Incident Action Plan
Unity of Command
each individual has a designated supervisor whom he or she reports at the scene of the incident
ICS
Incident Command System
Public Information Officer
responsible for interfacing with the public and media and other agencies. performs a public information monitoring role such as implementing measures for control
Strike Team
Specified combinations of same kind of resources with common communications and a leader
designates the Incident Commander and the process for transferring command
The jurisdiction or organization with primary responsibility for the incident
Chain of Command
orderly line of authority within the ranks of the of the incident management organization
IAP
Incident Action Plan
Operations Section
Responsible for managing Operations directed toward reducing the immediate hazard, saving lives and property, at the incident site. Establishing situation control, and restoring normal conditions
Task Force
A group of resources with common communications and a leader that may be pre-established and sent to an incident or formed at an incident
NIMS management characteristic of Chain of Command and Unity of command means that each person
Reports to only one ICS supervisor
Span of Control
3-7 reporting elements and a ratio of 1 to 5 supervisors
(If more expansion or consolidation may be necessary)
COP
Common Operating Picture- overview of incident by all relevant parties enabling the IC and supporting agencies and orgs to make effective, consistent, and timely decisions
The Planning Section
Oversees incident related data gathering and analysis, assigned resources, planning meetings and prepares IAP for each operational period
NIMS
National Incident Management System provides a systematic proactive approach to guide departments and all agencies to work seamlessly prevent, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate the effects of incidents regardless of cause or size
Operations Section Chief
Incident Objectives that drive incident operations
Unified Command
Different legal, geographic, functional authorities, and responsibilities to work together without affecting individual agency authority or responsibility
EOC
Emergency Operations Center physical location at which the coordination of information and resources to support on- scene operations
Logistics Section
provides for all support needs for the incident
Consisting of: supply unit, facilities unit, ground Support Unit, Communications Unit, Food Unit, Medical Unit
ICS Organization
5 major functional areas; Command, Operations, Planning, Logistics and Finance/Administration
Bonus sixth area- Intelligence and Investigation may be established- if required
Planning
ICS functional area tracks resources and analyzes information and maintains documentation
The most efficient means of communicating within an ICS organization
common terminology. The National Incident Management System (Nims) requires that all res ponders use "plain English", referred to as "Clear text" English is standard language in U.S
Difference between Retrograde and Recovery
Recovery-restoration of an affected area or community.
Retrograde-Returning resources back to their original location
Finance and Administration Section
Large or evolving scenarios scenarios originating from multiple sources. Must also track and report accrued costs. allowing the IC to forecast the need for additional funds. Bonus; Time unit (personal/equipment Time). Procurement unit (Vendor Contracts).Compensation and Claims, Cost Unit
Command Staff
Incident Commander, Public Information Officer, Safety Officer, and Liaison Officer,
Bonus: Additional SMEs based on scope and complexity of incident