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EMERGENCY
COMMUNICATION
MANAGEMENT
Human Communicationis difficult enough
Don’t add to it withoperational and planning issues
Design the Comm Plan to accommodate the ICS Structure
IC
Plans Logistics
Comm
Medical
Operations
Strike Team Alpha
T1
T2
T3
Strike Team Bravo
T4
T5
T6
T7
Strike Team
Charlie
T8
T9
T10
Safety PIO
Dispatch
EOC Structure
ICS Structure
IC
Plans Logistics
Comm
Medical
Operations
Strike Team Alpha
T1
T2
T3
Strike Team Bravo
T4
T5
T6
T7
Strike Team
Charlie
T8
T9
T10
Safety PIO
Dispatch
Optimum Span of Control is:
3 to 7
Optimum Span of Control is:
3 to 7
Supervisor
1 2 3 4 5
All decisions made by one personAll decisions made by one person
Poor span of control
Poor span of control
ICIC
PlansPlansOperationsOperationsCommCommLogsLogs DispatchDispatch RPRP PIOPIO MedMedSafetySafety
T 3T 3T 2T 2 T 5T 5T 1T 1 T 4T 4
Span of ControlSpan of Control
Ineffective andpossibly dangerous
Ineffective andpossibly dangerous
Effective spanof control
Effective spanof control
Some LanguageSome Language
Single ResourcesIncludes personnel and equipment
Strike TeamCombination of same kind and type
Task ForcesCombination of
single resources
Some More Language
Sections – Responsible for major functional areas of the incident (Chief)
Divisions – Responsible for certain geographic areas of the incident (Supervisor)
Group – Responsible for functional areas of operations (Supervisor)
Chain of CommandChain of CommandHave a clear line of supervisionHave a clear line of supervision
Chain of Command - Orderly ranking of management positions in line of authority
Chain of Command - Orderly ranking of management positions in line of authority
ICS Organization FlexibilityICS Organization Flexibility
Functions will determine the required organization.Functions will determine the required organization.
The Use of Task Forces, GroupsDivisions and Strike Teams:
The Use of Task Forces, GroupsDivisions and Strike Teams:
Maximizes effective use of
resources.
Reduces span of control.
Reduces communications traffic.
Maximizes effective use of
resources.
Reduces span of control.
Reduces communications traffic.
Networks That May be
RequiredNetworks That May be
Required
Command
Tactical
Operations
Logistics
Air
Command
Tactical
Operations
Logistics
Air
Command Net
Ways to Communicate
Family Radio
2 Meter
70 Centimeter
Command Net
Who? This is generally for Incident Base
Incident Commander
General Staff (Operations, Planning & Logistics Chiefs)
Command Staff (PIO, Safety, Liaison)
Communications
Operations Net
Generally where Span of Control Breaks Down
Use Multiple Frequencies where needed
Commercial 2 meter
Amateur Radio (direct and repeaters)
Operations / Tactical Net
Who – Resources in the field
Teams
Strike Teams
Task Forces
Operations / Tactical Net
Do you know what capabilities the team has? Primary and secondary frequencies Phone Numbers Amateur Radio
Calls signs Frequencies Repeaters
Logistics Net Ways to Communicate
Cell Phone
Satellite Phone
Commercial VHF (2 meter)
Amateur VHF (2 meter) (direct and repeaters)
DO NOT USE TAC FREQUENCIES
Logistics Net
Who
Logistics Chief
Incoming Teams
Comm Unit
Off-Site Dispatch
Los Alamos Amateur Radio Club (CD-1)
Air NetAir Operations Branch Director
(AOBD) Ways to
Communicate
123.45 AM
155.160 – Be careful, don’t interfere with other resources
Other AM or FM frequencies as may be needed
Air to Air Air to Ground
www.nmsarc.org/resources/repeaters.html
Suggested Frequencies map
Thanks Ralph
Communication Paperwork
No Yellow Pads! (ICS200)
Activity Log (ICS 214) Start it at home
Understand the Incident Org Chart (ICS207)
Communications Plan (ICS 205)communications List (ICS 205A) is optional
Comm Log ( 309 )
Communication Paperwork
No Yellow Pads! (ICS200)
Activity Log (ICS 214) Start it at home
Understand the Incident Org Chart (ICS207)
Communications Plan (ICS 205)communications List (ICS 205A) is optional
Comm Log ( 309 )
Communication Paperwork
No Yellow Pads! (ICS200)
Activity Log (ICS 214) Start it at home
Understand the Incident Org Chart (ICS207)
Communications Plan (ICS 205)communications List (ICS 205A) is optional
Comm Log ( 309 )
Santa Fe County EOC Request
Large Grass Fire on Hwy 285, 4 miles SW of Eldorado – Winds from the southwest
All areas south of Avenida Eldorado are being evacuated
Communications assistance requested at: First Entrance to Eldorado Second Entrance to Eldorado (LaTienda
Shopping Center) County EOC
Write a Communications Plan
SAR Assignment
* Lost Subject in Remote Mountains* Rugged Terrain, many steep valleys• 9 teams divided into two strike teams, a
couple teams reporting directly to communications
• CAP Hybrid available• Land Line Dispatch available on Angel
Fire Repeater• PREPARE A COMMUNICATIONS PLAN
• ICS 205
Communication Paperwork
No Yellow Pads! (ICS200)
Activity Log (ICS 214) Start it at home
Understand the Incident Org Chart (ICS207)
Communications Plan (ICS 205)communications List (ICS 205A) is optional
Comm Log ( 309 )
Design the Comm Plan to accommodate the ICS Structure
IC
Plans Logistics
Comm
Medical
Operations
Strike Team Alpha
T1
T2
T3
Strike Team Bravo
T4
T5
T6
T7
Strike Team
Charlie
T8
T9
T10
Safety PIO
Dispatch
Mission # 05-XX-03
0800, December, 10,000 ‘ elevation Start of Second Operational Period Mission was started at 1900 the evening
before and a limited search has been run through the night
It has been snowing through the night and conditions are deteriorating making travel to the search area treacherous.
The last couple of miles of road is on a 4 wheel drive Forest Service “Road”. Chains required.
Subject - male 8 year old missing overnight lost returning from
Christmas tree cutting
Terrain – steep high snow
Weather –snow through the night, getting severe as the morning progresses
Recourses on site ready to go Two Dog teams Two Ground teams Two Snowmobile teams Communications Group 3 Section Chiefs Other InformationGuard Helicopter grounded
at the scene due to weather
Media has announced that help is needed and people are arriving
3 Ground teams Just arrived3 Dog Teams just arrived
Family Just Arrived to help
3 horses & riders
With radios(Unknown frequency)
5 on foot with poor equipmentno comm.
Since the highway was plowed, all three networks have arrived. Their Satellite Trucks are set up at the highway turnoff as well as 3 additional print reporters. They need something now for deadline!
The National Guard is calling about their Bird. It is grounded at the search area due to blizzard conditions.
10 Minutes to
complete
Lessons?? What did you learn?
What would you do different?
Missions can grow in a hurry
Be prepared to change
Span of control includes communication