Incident management personnel organized according to function (i.e., Operations Section Chief, Planning Section Chief, Logistics Section Chief, and Finance/Administration Section Chief) and who report directly to the Incident Commander
In the Incident Command System (ICS), General Staff refers to the following Sections:OperationsPlanningLogisticsFinance/AdministrationOperations manages the incident. Planning is for planning the objectives and strategies of the incident. Logistics is about resources and tracking. Finance and Administration is for time keeping, cost analysis and related.
Incident management personnel organized according to function (i.e., Operations Section Chief, Planning Section Chief, Logistics Section Chief, and Finance/Administration Section Chief) and who report directly to the Incident Commander
Incident management personnel organized according to function (i.e., Operations Section Chief, Planning Section Chief, Logistics Section Chief, and Finance/Administration Section Chief) and who report directly to the Incident Commander
Generalists who are assigned to support Section Chiefs with functions such as administrative matters and documentation of incident events.
Generalists who are assigned to support Section Chiefs with functions such as administrative matters and documentation of incident events.
Process of moving the responsibility for the incident command from on individual to another
In the context of Incident Command System (ICS), "command" refers to the authority and responsibility for managing an incident response. It involves directing operations, making strategic decisions, and coordinating resources to achieve incident objectives. The Incident Commander is the individual who holds this authority and is responsible for ensuring effective communication and teamwork among responding agencies and personnel.
Yes, command refers to the authority and ability to manage and direct the flow of information during an incident. This involves coordinating communication among various organizations and stakeholders to ensure that accurate and timely information is shared. Effective command facilitates decision-making, resource allocation, and response strategies, ultimately enhancing the overall management of the incident.
Incident command transfer refers to the process of shifting authority and responsibility for managing an incident from one incident commander to another. This transfer typically occurs when a situation escalates, when resources are reassigned, or when the initial incident commander completes their operational period. It is crucial to ensure a smooth transition to maintain effective communication, continuity of operations, and strategic alignment in managing the incident. Proper documentation and briefing are essential during this process to keep all team members informed.
Unified Command refers to incidents involving multiple jurisdictions or agencies where representatives from all operational agencies JOINTLY provide input to the Incident Action Plan, sharing a single Incident Command Post, retaining their individual accountability, legal authority and responsibilities. In a typical UC, the Operations Section Chief will be selected from the agency having the most responsibility or the most resources involved.
In the Incident Command System (ICS), "span of control" refers to the number of subordinates who directly report to a supervisor at any given level of the organization. For example, the Incident Commander (IC) may have three command staff and three general staff reporting to him or her, giving a "span of control" of 6 personnel. Each of those 6 personnel will have their own spans of control, but none of those other personnel directly report to the IC. The desired range of span of control is 3 to 7 personnel, with 5 being optimal. Under certain conditions, up to 10 personnel may be assigned to one team under a single supervisor.
Incident management personnel organized according to function (i.e., Operations Section Chief, Planning Section Chief, Logistics Section Chief, and Finance/Administration Section Chief) and who report directly to the Incident Commander