The terminology is as broad as a cloud belt. First of all incident could have many meanings, a crime, natural disaster, accident involving a pipe failure, etcf. The term First Responder is usually applied to paramedical services ( such as ambulance crews) and often firemen. The Incident Commander is an officer in charge who has overall oversight of the incident. It is, of necessity a temporary assignment, but an important one. It should be carefully noted Incident Commander is not a regular rank like Lieutenant, Deputy, sergeant, etc. The term has only come into use in the past five or ten years and probably came out of Homeland Security and one of their branches, the Coast Guard. Just a couple of days ago I saw a vehicle that resembled a regular police car but had markings for Incident Commander, so it is not so temporary as it sounds.
The terminology is as broad as a cloud belt. First of all incident could have many meanings, a crime, natural disaster, accident involving a pipe failure, etcf. The term First Responder is usually applied to paramedical services ( such as ambulance crews) and often firemen. The Incident Commander is an officer in charge who has overall oversight of the incident. It is, of necessity a temporary assignment, but an important one. It should be carefully noted Incident Commander is not a regular rank like Lieutenant, Deputy, sergeant, etc. The term has only come into use in the past five or ten years and probably came out of Homeland Security and one of their branches, the Coast Guard. Just a couple of days ago I saw a vehicle that resembled a regular police car but had markings for Incident Commander, so it is not so temporary as it sounds.
Assume command of incident
The person who initially assumes the role of incident commander in the incident command system is the first responder on scene (e.g. police, fire, or other official).The first responder on scene retains incident command until someone more capable arrives on scene and accepts IC. The initial response is documented using an ICS 201 form. If the incident develops and is expected to require multiple response agencies or exceed 24 hours in duration, a more formal organization is established with an operational period being established and deliberate planning instituted.The person who initially assumes the role of incident commander in the incident command system is the first responder on scene (e.g. police, fire, or other official).The first responder on scene retains incident command until someone more capable arrives on scene and accepts IC. The initial response is documented using an ICS 201 form. If the incident develops and is expected to require multiple response agencies or exceed 24 hours in duration, a more formal organization is established with an operational period being established and deliberate planning instituted.The person who initially assumes the role of incident commander in the incident command system is the first responder on scene (e.g. police, fire, or other official).The first responder on scene retains incident command until someone more capable arrives on scene and accepts IC. The initial response is documented using an ICS 201 form. If the incident develops and is expected to require multiple response agencies or exceed 24 hours in duration, a more formal organization is established with an operational period being established and deliberate planning instituted.
Secondary event such as an explosion
no, incident command deactivates first
Lead Responder B. Designated Chief C. Incident Commander D. Sizeup Coordinator
A debriefing is something that usually takes place after an unusual or highly traumatic incident, where first responders get together with a crisis counselor or shrink to talk about the incident in at attempt to reduce the stress placed on the responder by said incident.
Authority is delegated to another person
The first step in coordinating resource needs is a thorough assessment or "sizeup" of the current incident situation and future incident potential
The first step in coordinating resource needs is a thorough assessment or "sizeup" of the current incident situation and future incident potential
Rapid assessment occurs within the first few hours after an incident and is focused on lifesaving needs.
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