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Orientation to ICS Module 1: Orientation to ICS

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Objectives Upon completion of this module, you will be able to: 1.Name 5 primary ICS management functions 2.Explain duties of Command and General Staff 3.Match organizational units with appropriate ICS sections 4.Match supervisory titles with appropriate ICS levels 5.Explain purpose of principal ICS facilities 6.Describe what an Incident Action Plan is and how its used 7.Describe span of control 8.List major responsibilities while at an incident Module 1: Orientation to ICS

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Primary ICS Management Functions Operations Planning Logistics Finance Command Module 1: Orientation to ICS

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Primary ICS Management Functions ICS Management FunctionResponsibilities COMMAND ICT responsible for overall management of incident PLANNING Collection, evaluation and display of incident information OPERATIONS Directing tactical actions to meet incident objectives LOGISTICS Providing services and support to meet incident needs FINANCE Providing accounting, procurement, time recording, and cost analyses Module 1: Orientation to ICS

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Primary ICS Management Functions Operations Planning Logistics Finance Command Doers Thinkers Getters Payers Boss Module 1: Orientation to ICS

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ICS Organization Module 1: Orientation to ICS

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Command Section Module 1: Orientation to ICS

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Operations Section Module 1: Orientation to ICS

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Operations Section Operations Section setup depending on: Kind of incident Objectives and strategy Agencies involved Operations may be organized into: Geographic Divisions that define the incident Functional Groups that deal with functional activities which may operate across divisional lines Branches established to meet span of control and may be geographic or functional Module 1: Orientation to ICS

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Operations Section Air Operations Branch activated to coordinate aviation resources Staging Areas are locations where resources await tactical assignment Resources available for assignment on 3min notice Module 1: Orientation to ICS

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Planning Section Module 1: Orientation to ICS

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Planning Section Organizational ElementResponsibilities Situation Unit Collect, evaluate and display information on current situation Resources UnitMaintain status of assigned personnel and equipment Documentation UnitPrepare Incident Action Plan Demobilization UnitPrepare and implement Demobilization Plan Technical SpecialistAdvisor with special skills Module 1: Orientation to ICS

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Logistics Section Module 1: Orientation to ICS

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Logistics Section Organizational ElementResponsibilities Service Branch Communications Unit Develop Communications Plan, and distribute and maintain communications equipment Medical Unit Develop Medical Plan, and provide first aid for personnel assigned to incident Food UnitDetermine and provide food and water to incident Support Branch Supply UnitOrder all personnel, equipment and supplies Ground Support UnitProvide transportation and fuel assigned vehicles Facilities Unit Setup and maintain whatever facilities may be required Module 1: Orientation to ICS

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Finance & Administration Section Module 1: Orientation to ICS

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Finance & Administration Section Organizational ElementResponsibilities Cost Unit Obtain and record all cost data, and prepare cost summaries Time UnitInitiate and update personnel time reports Procurement Unit Process equipment and supply contracts, and maintain equipment time reports Compensation/Claims Unit Complete workers compensation documentation, and investigate property damage claims Module 1: Orientation to ICS

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Organizational Structure Command Section Chief Director Supervisor Leader Units within Planning, Logistics, and Finance Sections Module 1: Orientation to ICS

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ICS Facilities C S B H Incident Command Post Staging Area Incident Base Camp Helibase Helispot H-1 Module 1: Orientation to ICS

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Incident Action Plan IAP required for every incident Written IAP required whenever: ICS organization activated Incident overlaps an operational period change 2 or more jurisdictions are involved Module 1: Orientation to ICS

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Span of Control Span of control falls within range of 3-7 Guideline under ICS is 1:5 Module 1: Orientation to ICS

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Common Assignment Responsibilities Prepare kit for estimated length of assignment Confirm your decision-making authority while at incident Review assignment Check-in Locate point of contact and obtain briefing Complete and file forms and reports prior to departure Module 1: Orientation to ICS

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Objectives Upon completion of this module, you will be able to: 1.Name 5 primary ICS management functions 2.Explain duties of Command and General Staff 3.Match organizational units with appropriate ICS sections 4.Match supervisory titles with appropriate ICS levels 5.Explain purpose of principal ICS facilities 6.Describe what an Incident Action Plan is and how its used 7.Describe span of control 8.List major responsibilities while at an incident Module 1: Orientation to ICS