plugging into the local incident command system health physics society midyear meeting february 2005...
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Plugging Into the Local Plugging Into the Local Incident Command SystemIncident Command System
Health Physics Society Midyear Meeting
February 2005 New Orleans, LASponsored with the Assistance of the Health Physics Society Homeland Security Committee
SpeakersSpeakers
Tom O’Connell– MA Department of Public Health– Liaison to Hazardous Materials Teams– IAEA Consultant
Steve Clendenin– Retired Fire Captain – 26 Years– Deputy Director – MA Hazmat Response– FEMA Urban Search & Rescue Task Force
AgendaAgenda
The Emergency Environment
The Incident Command System
Interface Programs
Getting Connected
Emergencies – “Sliding the Pole”Emergencies – “Sliding the Pole”
Two Scenarios– Investigation leading to realization that
something BAD is happening.• Slow buildup
–Rapid Violent Events
Rapid Violent EventRapid Violent Event
Mass ConfusionLack of InformationPsychological impact
– Death – Injury
Need for IMMEDIATE DECISIONSThe Buck has stopped with YOU.
WHEN THE EXPERTS PANIC-WHEN THE EXPERTS PANIC-THEY CALL THE FIRE DEPT.THEY CALL THE FIRE DEPT.
Old Bumper Sticker
Emergency RespondersEmergency Respondersare Called -are Called -
When Normal Safeguards Have Failed
When Deliberate Harm is Intended– Terrorism– Arson– Revenge / Anger– Loonies
People You Meet at the ScenePeople You Meet at the Scene
Victims
Responsible Parties– Guilt– Fear of Litigation– Desire to Minimize or Conceal
Other Responding Agencies
People You Meet at the ScenePeople You Meet at the ScenePeople with Good Information People with Bad InformationPeople with “Issues”
The Problem is sorting them out
The SceneThe Scene
I’m an Expert and I’m here to Help you
Sometimes There is No Perfect Answer
Experts Must Understand Their Experts Must Understand Their Audiences Needs to be EffectiveAudiences Needs to be Effective
NIMS / ICSNIMS / ICS
Managing Disaster
Homeland Security Homeland Security Presidential Directive 5Presidential Directive 5
To prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from terrorist attacks, major disasters, and other emergencies, the United States Government shall establish a single, comprehensive approach to domestic incident management. The objective of the United States Government is to ensure that all levels of government across the Nation have the capability to work efficiently and effectively together, using a national approach to domestic incident management
What is the National Incident What is the National Incident Management System, or NIMS?Management System, or NIMS?
A system that provides a consistent nationwide approach for incident management
Requires Federal, State, tribal, and local governments to work together before, during, and after incidents
Involves preparing for, preventing, responding to, and recovering from domestic incidents
All causes, sizes, and complexities of incidents
Incident Command SystemIncident Command System FEMA IS-100FEMA IS-100
MA Department of Fire Services
MA Department of Public Health
Why Use ICSWhy Use ICS
Time Proven System of Management
Standardized Approach
All Hazards Concept
Modular and Flexible
Common Terminology
Common ICS TerminologyCommon ICS Terminology
Span of Control
Operation Period
Facilities– Incident Command Post– Camps– Bases– Staging Areas
Origins of ICSOrigins of ICS
State of California Late 1970sF I R E S C O P E
– Firefighting Resources of California Organized for Potential Emergencies
Goals– Fire Service Management – Technology – Incident Command – Multi-Agency Coordination
Two Key ConceptsTwo Key Concepts
Unity of Command– You can only take orders from one
person
Span of Control– You can only directly supervise a
limited number of people
Primary Position Title Support Position
Incident Commander Incident Commander Deputy
Command Staff Officer Assistant
Section Chief Deputy
Branch Director Deputy
Division/Group Supervisor N/A
Strike Team/Task Force
Leader N/A
Unit Leader Manager
Single Resource Use Unit Description N/A
ICS Organizational TitlesICS Organizational Titles
Standard and Specific to ICS
Positions not filled by Rank
Qualified Personnel
Minimizes Confusion
Management Areas
Incident CommanderIncident Commander
Responsible for Overall Incident– Objectives– Strategies– Priorities
• Life Safety• Incident Stabilization • Property Conservation
Command StaffCommand Staff
Command Staff PositionsCommand Staff Positions
Incident Commander
Safety Officer
* Liaison Officer
Public Information Officer
General Staff SectionsGeneral Staff Sections
Sections Comprise General Staff
Chief for Each Management Section
Operations SectionOperations Section
Position Title - Operations ChiefExecutes IAP Operations
Responsible for– Reports to IC– Accomplishing Objectives
• Strategies• Tactics• Tasks
Planning SectionPlanning Section
Position Title - Planning ChiefDevelops the IAPResponsible for
– Reports to IC– Data Evaluation– Long Term Direction
– Technical Specialists
Incident Action PlanIncident Action Plan
Every Incident - Verbal or WrittenProvides Direction for:
– Operational Period– Measurable Tactical Operations
Minimum of Four Elements– What do We Want to do?– Who is Responsible for Job?– How to Communicate?– Procedures for Injuries?
Planning SectionPlanning SectionTechnical SpecialistsTechnical Specialists
Certain Incidents or Events May Require the use of Technical Specialists who Have Specialized Knowledge and Expertise.
Assigned Wherever Their Services are Required.
In the Planning Section, Technical Specialists May Report to the Following:– Planning Section Chief– A Designated Unit Leader
Logistics SectionLogistics Section
Position Title - Logistics ChiefProvides Support, ResourcesInputs into the IAPResponsible for
– Process Requests– Advise on Capabilities– Report to IC
Finance SectionFinance Section
Position Title - Finance ChiefProvides Support, ResourcesInputs into the IAPResponsible for
– Process Requests– Advise on Capabilities– Report to IC
Types of Incident FacilitiesTypes of Incident Facilities
Incident Location
Incident Command Post
Staging Area
Camps
Base
Responder ResponsibilitiesResponder Responsibilities
Check In Process– Locate Personnel for Emergencies – Ensures Accountability– Organize the Demobilization – Tracking Resources– Prepare for Assignments
No Freelancing
Summary of ICS ConceptsSummary of ICS Concepts
IC Position Always FilledCommand Staff-OfficersGeneral Staff – Section ChiefsIAP for Operational PeriodCommon Terminology UsedICS Organization Independent
Summary of ICS ConceptsSummary of ICS Concepts
Span of Control 3-7 personsBriefings Must Take PlaceOnly One Base Facility - FixedCamps Can MoveStaging – Waiting Area for AssetsICS - Flexible Management Tool
Questions on FEMA IS-100Questions on FEMA IS-100
QuizQuiz
– A. Truck with a Hemi– B. Animal – C. Random Access Memory – D. Radioactive Material – E. Rapid Access Mass Decon
•YES……All of the Above
•What is RAM?
Do You Understand MeDo You Understand Me
Communication with Common Language is KEY to Success– NO Acronyms– NO Codes
• Ten Four Big Buddy
Understand the Big PictureQuick - to the Point Solutions
Ten Things Not to Say to a FRTen Things Not to Say to a FR
Sievert Gray Depth Dose Equivalent Let Me Think About That We Can’t Do That You Can’t Do That Committed Dose Effective Dose Be Gentle With The Equipment Discuss the Quantum Theory
Get to Know Your Get to Know Your LocalLocal RespondersResponders
FirePolice EMSLower the Better Offer Training AssistanceGet to Know Local/State Assets and
Response Organizations
FEMA CERT ProgramFEMA CERT Program
Citizen’s Emergency Response Teams– National Program– Local Implementation
Prepares Communities to RespondTraining is Local by LocalEmergency and Non-Emergency
FEMA CERT ProgramFEMA CERT Program
Benefits– Better Understanding of Community– Potential Community Hazards– Understanding Develops Perspective– Improves Disaster Response– More Hands Make Lighter Work– Credentialing
http://training.fema.gov/emiweb/cert/dir.asp
State SERC / Local LEPCState SERC / Local LEPC
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency– Emergency Planning and Community
Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) – Clean Air Act (CAA)
SERC– State Emergency Response Commissions
LEPC– Local Emergency Planning Committee
Local LEPC MembersLocal LEPC Members
Local Emergency Planning Committee– Appointed by the SERC– Must Contain Representatives from:
• Local Officials• Local Public Safety• Local Public Health• Local Emergency Management• Local Hospitals• Community Groups• Facilities Subjected to EPCRA
Local LEPC ActivitiesLocal LEPC Activities
Develop Emergency Plans– Community Specific– Prepare for And Respond to Chemical– Annual Review of Plan– Exercise the Plan
Work with Facilities to Minimize RiskInform Population of Chemical Riskshttp://www.rtknet.org/resources.php
SummarySummary
Learn the Responder’s View of Incidents Get Integrated into Your Community Understand Your Audience’s Needs
– Fast Breaking Events…Fast Solutions Understand the Response Systems Learn the Systems Volunteer Your Expertise
……There is Always a Solution……
Photo by Capt Cadd CA