Lecture 3 - Bcm 324.pptx by Barnabas kip

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1. RESPONSE Lecture 3 - ICS

2. Responses to disaster aim to: 1) Reverse adverse health effects caused by the event; 2) Modify the hazard responsible for the event (reducing the risk of the occurrence of another event); 3) Decrease the vulnerability (increase the resiliency) of the society to future events; and 4) Improve disaster preparedness to respond to future events.

3. For these aims to be met, there is need for a coordinated approach to response What would happen if everyone rushed to the seen to ‘offer help’?

4. INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM This is a standardized on-scene, all-hazard incident management concept Came following the need for more coordinated approach to minimize loss of life and damage to property

5. ICS, allows its users to adopt an organizational structure to fit any situation regardless of jurisdictional boundaries. ICS is very flexible and can grow or shrink to meet the changing needs of an incident. This makes it applicable to both small and large incidents.

6. Origin Studies found was that incident response failures were far more likely to result from inadequate management than from any other single reason.

7. Lack of personnel accountability, including unclear chains of command and supervision. Poor communication due to both inefficient uses of available communications systems and conflicting codes and terminology. Lack of an orderly, systematic planning process. No common, flexible, predesigned management structure that enables commanders to delegate responsibilities and manage workloads efficiently. No predefined methods to integrate interagency requirements into the management structure and planning process effectively.

8. ICS Structure Top-down structure Five management functions Incident Command Logistics Operations Planning Finance and Administration Just In Time Training Incident Command System: Overview

9. The Command Function Perform command activities Protecting life and property Controlling personnel and equipment resources Maintaining accountability for safety and task accomplishment Establishing and maintaining an effective liaison with outside agencies

10. Incident Commander Incident Commander Overall responsibility for incident Sets incident objectives Determines strategies Establishes priorities Only position that is always staffed Responsible until delegation Command Staff General Staff Just In Time Training Incident Command System: Overview

11. Command Staff Positions There are three positions that report directly to the Incident Commander: Information Officer Safety Officer Liaison Officer.

12. Information Officer Public Information Officer , is the conduit for information to internal and external stakeholders, including the media or other organizations seeking information.

13. Safety Officer Safety Officer monitors safety conditions and develops measures for assuring the safety of all assigned personnel.

14. Liaison Officer Liaison Officer serves as the primary contact for supporting agencies assisting at an incident.

15. Command Staff Safety Officer Monitors safety conditions, practices and procedures Liaison Officer Primary contact for supporting agencies Public Information Officer Provides information to stakeholders Just In Time Training Incident Command System: Overview

16. General Staff Operations Planning Logistics Finance and Administration Just In Time Training Incident Command System: Overview

17. The Operations Section Direct and coordinate all operations Assist the IC in developing response goals and objectives for the incident Implement the Incident Action Plans Request resources through the IC Keep the IC informed of the situation and resource status within operations

18. Operations Section Perform operations to meet incident goals Develop tactical assignments and organization Direct all tactical resources Just In Time Training Incident Command System: Overview

19. Planning Section – prepares the IAP Collect, evaluate and disseminate information pertaining to incident Prepare and document Incident Action Plan (5W1H). The IAP defines response activities and resource utilization for a specified time period Just In Time Training Incident Command System: Overview

20. The Planning Section Resource unit records the status of all resources committed to the incident, and anticipates resource needs. Situation unit collects, organizes, and analyzes incident status information. Documentation unit collects, records, and safeguards all documents related to an incident demobilization unit assures a orderly, safe, and efficient demobilization of incident resources. Technical specialists have special skills and can be used anywhere within the ICS organization.

21. Logistics Section – service and support needs Provide support, resources and all other services needed to meet incident objectives Personnel Materials Facilities Services Just In Time Training Incident Command System: Overview

22. The Logistics Section Service and support needs include: Obtaining, maintaining, and accounting for essential personnel, equipment, and supplies. Providing communication services, food services, and medical services. Setting up and maintaining incident facilities. Providing support transportation.

23. Finance/Administrative Section Monitor cost associated with incident Provide accounting, procurement, time recording and cost analyses Just In Time Training Incident Command System: Overview

24. Finance/Administration – monitors costs The Finance Section Chief tracks costs, personnel records, requisitions, and administrates procurement contracts required by Logistics. Critical for tracking incident costs and reimbursement accounting May also procure special equipment, contract with a vendor, or develop cost estimates for alternative response strategies.

25. Finance/ Administration Sub-Units Time unit - records time for incident personnel and hired equipment Compensations Claims unit - handles claims for property damage, injuries, or fatalities at the incident. Cost unit - tracks costs, analyzes cost data, makes cost estimates, and recommends cost-saving measures. Procurement unit - handles financial matters related to vendor contracts.

26. Incident Action Plan Plan of incident goals Required for each incident Provides direction Preferably written Most basic plan outline What needs to be done? Who will do it? How to communicate? Injured personnel procedures Just In Time Training Incident Command System: Overview

27. ICS Facilities Incident Command Post Primary command functions Staging Area Resources await assignment Possibly multiple sites Base Logistics and administration Camp Food, water sleeping and sanitary areas Just In Time Training Incident Command System: Overview S B C

28. Just In Time Training Incident Command System: Overview

29. On the Incident Scene Incident command established Command post identified Call up ICS staff as needed Information to responders/stakeholders Incident Response Plan Utilize local plans Assessments & documentation Evaluation Just In Time Training Incident Command System: Overview

30. ICS Concepts Common terminology especially important when diverse agencies are involved applies to all organizational elements, position titles and resources

31. ICS terminology – read up Modular organization Integrated communication Unified command Unity of command Incident action plans Span of control Personnel accountability

32. Activity – assignment 2 Imagine an incident Brainstorm about all possible activities that may occur during the incident response Use the ICS structure to assign these activities to various management personnel Work in groups of two. Some materials are attached, find more online if necessary

33. Reading task for the week: Unit 14 - vulnerable groups in disasters. In manual 1