Basic Incident Command System Training -nimsfor Your Campus

BASIC INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEMTRAINING – NIMS FOR YOUR CAMPUS

Grant Azdell –Dean of Student Affairs, Randolph‐MaconCollege, Ashland, VAChief Emeritus , Lynchburg Life SavingCrew Kristin Morgan –Director of Special Leadership Initiatives,Lynchburg College, Lynchburg, VAChief, Lynchburg Life Saving Crew

The National Incident ManagementSystem (NIMS) and College & UniversityCampuses

Why NIMS on your campus?Name the primary incident facilities andexplain how each is used.List ICS resources and describe howthey are managed.List the steps you should take toprepare for, participate in, anddemobilize from an incident.

Common TemplateFlexible FrameworkExpanded Application

Command & Management ICS Public Information Systems Multi‐Agency CoordinationSystems

Preparedness Planning Training Exercises Qualification & Certification Equipment Acquisition & Certification Publications Management

Resource ManagementPre & Post EventCommunications & InformationManagementSupporting TechnologiesOngoing Management & Maintenance

Complete the NIMS AwarenessCourse Online (ICS 100, & 700) Adopt the use of ICS on your campus Be prepared to jump into any ICS roleat a moments notice.

Define ICS. Identify the main ICS functions and theirresponsibilities. Identify key ICS concepts and principles. Describe the advantages of using ICS.Describe where you might be assigned in an ICSstructure and list possible job responsibilities.

Hazardous Materials (HazMat) incidentsPlanned events (e.g., concerts, ball games officialvisits)Response to natural hazardsSingle and multiagency law enforcement incidentsFiresMulti‐casualty incidentsWide‐area search and rescue missions

Vehicle Accidents

Nonstandard terminology among responseagencies.Lack of capability to expand and contract.Nonstandard and nonintegrated communications.Lack of consolidated action plans.Lack of designated facilities.Lack of a comprehensive resource managementstrategy.

Common terminologyModular organizationIntegrated communicationsUnity of commandUnified command structureConsolidatedIncident ActionPlans (IAPs) Manageable spanof control Designatedincident facilities Comprehensiveresourcemanagement

Incident CommanderPublic InformationOfficerSafety OfficerLiaison OfficerPlanning SectionChiefOperations SectionChiefLogistics SectionChiefFinance/AdministrationSection Chief

Operations SectionStaging skForcesSingleResources

Planning SectionResources UnitSituation UnitDocumentation Unit Demobilization UnitIntelligenceUnit

Logistics SectionService BranchCommunicationsUnitFood UnitSupport BranchMedicalUnitSupplyUnitGroundSupport UnitFacilitiesUnit

Finance/AdministrationSectionTime UnitProcurementUnitCompensation/Claims UnitCost Unit

Two principles: There is complete freedom to exchangeinformation. Orders, directives, resources requests, andstatus changes must follow the chain ofcommand.

The Incident Commander: May fill all Command and General Staff positions. Can activate positions as the incident expands. Will demobilize positions as the incident winds down. The ICS organization is dependent on incidentcomplexity, not size.

The Incident Commander: Is the senior first responder.May transfer command several timesduring an incident.Must brief the incoming IncidentCommander.

The Incident Commander is responsible forpreparing and implementing the Incident ActionPlan. The IAP is prepared around operational periods: Longer periods for simple incidents. Shorter periods for complex incidents.

Number PurposeICS 201 (p.1)** Incident Briefing MapICS 201 (p.2)** Summary of Current ActionsICS 201 (p.3)** Current OrganizationICS 201 (p.4)** Resources SummaryICS 202 Incident ObjectivesICS 203 Organization Assignment ListICS 204 Assignment ListICS 205 Incident Radio Communications PlanICS 206 Medical PlanICS 207 Incident Organization Chart (wall mounted)ICS 209 Incident Status SummaryICS 210 Status ChangeICS 211 Incident Check‐In ListICS 213 General MessageICS 215 Operational Planning WorksheetICS 215A Hazard Risk Analysis

It takes time to respond.The situation will be unstable.The incident has potential to expand.Communications may be incomplete.First responders may be inexperienced atmanaging expanding incidents.

Name the critical facilities used in ICS operationsand explain the purpose of each.Identify which facilities may be co‐located.Describe how the various incident facilities aremanaged.Identify the map symbol associated with eachfacility.

Away from the general noise and confusion thatare associated with the incident.Outside the area of present and potentialhazards.Within view of the incident, when possible.

Are areas where resources can be located whileawaiting assignment. May serve as holding areas at simple incidents. May help coordinate a formal resource deploymentsystem in complex incidents. S

Used to provide a place for uncommitted or out‐of‐service resources.Only one base for an incident.Must be named.B

Used only when air operations are required. Helibase: A location at whichhelicopters may be parked,maintained, fueled, andequipped. Helispot: A temporary locationwhere helicopters can land andload and offload personnel.HH-3

In a safe area, free of hazards and debris.Close to, but upwind and uphill from, the hazardarea.Accessible by transportation vehicles.Able to grow.Secure and away from public view.

Critical facilities include: Command Post. Staging Areas. Base. Camps. Other incident facilities may include: Helibases and helispots. Casualty Collection Points.

Describe the importance of incidentresource management. Explain why resources are typed and whereto get information about resource types. List the three resource status conditionsused at an incident and what each means. Maintain resource status for a smallincident.

Personnel Major items ofequipment

Security Vehicle/golf cartEMS Vehicle/golf cart15 passenger VanUtility truckCarsSecurity OfficersRA Staff membersOther suggestions?

Single Resources: Individual pieces of equipment andpersonnel. Crew of individuals that can be used in anoperational application. Task Force: Any combination and number of singleresources. Strike Team: Resources of the same kind and type.

Single ResourceTaskForceStrike Team

Assigned: Performing active functions. Available: Ready for immediateassignment. Out‐of‐service: Not ready for assigned oravailable status.

Selecting the right resource for anoperation assignment is essential to: Accomplishing the task. Ensuring resource safety. Ensuring cost‐effective operations.

Assemble a “Go Kit” that includes the things youwill need at an incident. Check in to the appropriate person. Identify your main job responsibilities. Demobilize from the incident.

Pens, pencils, markersPaperICS and other formsCMT ManualOther policies andproceduresMapsMasking tapeand/or push pins A clipboard Other?

Change(s) of clothingToiletriesHygiene itemsAppropriate outerwearFlashlightDepartment or agency IDMedications(prescription andover‐the‐counter) Snacks Reading material,portable tapeplayer, etc.

City or County Emergency Units willEstablish Incident Command System if wehave not done so alreadyEmergency Units will mix into ourestablished ICS system as they arrive andmay set up a Unified Command system.The Liaison Officer is a key figure at thispoint

The Campus ICS Team is the last group to bedemobilized.No one is released from a scene without thepermission of the Incident Commander

Complete all work in progress.Ensure that records and files are up to date.Brief your relief and subordinates, asnecessary.Brief your supervisor.Return or transfer equipment.Follow check‐out procedures.

ICS Training at the 100, 200, 700& 800 Available atwww.fema.gov/nims

Contact:Grant Azdell , Dean of StudentsRandolph Macon College804.752.7266gazdell@rmc.eduAvailable for ICS Training on YOUR campus.Campus ICS equipment available fromwww.triagetags.com

Number Purpose ICS 201 (p.1)** Incident Briefing Map ICS 201 (p.2)** Summary of Current Actions ICS 201 (p.3)** Current Organization ICS 201 (p.4)** Resources Summary ICS 202 Incident Objectives ICS 203 Organization Assignment List ICS 204 Assignment List ICS205 Incident Radio Communications Plan