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Firsts responder.
The Incident Commander is responsible for all ICS management functions until he or she
The Level II responder is responsible for assessing the situation and determining which information is relevant to share with the Level I responder. They communicate necessary details to the Level I responder to ensure a smooth transition and effective response. This role requires clear decision-making and effective communication skills to facilitate the exchange of critical information.
Deputy Incident Commanders must be qualified as Incident Commanders and are appointed by the Incident Commander. They must be able to perform all functions of the Incident Commander if the need arises. In addition, they must be able to:perform specific tasks required by the Incident Commanderperform the incident command function in the relief capacityrepresent an assisting agency that shares jurisdiction
Incident Commander
The Incident Commander
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.
Operations Section Chief Operations Section Chief above is wrong! Incident Commander
Incident Commander
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.