Transcript WASHINGTON FIRE SERVICES RESOURCE MOBILIZATION PLAN 2012

Washington State Patrol
Office of the State Fire Marshal
Unit 5:
Command and
Support Structure
of a State
Mobilization
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Unit Objectives
 Define “span of control” during a
state mobilization incident.
 Identify immediate supervisors.
 Demonstrate an understanding of
basic ICS.
 Explain whose orders a responder
must follow.
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Incident Management Teams
 The State Fire Marshal will assign an
appropriate level of incident
management for each mobilization
incident. State Mobilization may be
under the command of a:
o Type 3 IMT
o Type 2 IMT
o Type 1 IMT
o Unified Command, local Incident
Commander with a Type 1-4
Incident Commander.
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Incident Command System (ICS)
 The State of Washington has
adopted the National Incident
Management System (NIMS) and
will use the Incident Command
System (ICS) to manage all
incidents involving State
Mobilization resources.
 All responding fire service
resources should be trained to a
minimum of ICS 100 level.
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Incident Command System (ICS)
 This section is not intended to
provide a comprehensive review of
ICS and assumes responder
familiarity with the system.
 The following section is provided to
familiarize the responder with the
various ICS positions they are likely
to interface with during a
mobilization incident.
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Chain of Command
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Communication Flow
Unity of Command:
Each subordinate has
only one Supervisor
Division/Group
S
Supervisor
Strike Team/Task
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Force Leader
Engine
S Boss
Firefighters
Engine
S Boss
Engine
S Boss
Firefighters
Firefighters
Engine
S Boss
Firefighters
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Span of Control
 ICS Span of Control for any
supervisor is considered 3 to 7
subordinates.
 Optimally does not exceed 5
subordinates.
 To maintain span of control,
responders are organized into
Strike Teams and Task Forces,
each with a leader and common
communications.
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Command Staff (1 of 2)
Incident Commander
 Responsible for all aspects of the
response, including developing incident
objectives and managing all incident
operations.
o Generally you will have no direct
operational contact with the
Incident Commander – use the
chain of command.
Public Information Officer
 Responsible for the development and
release of incident information.
o Notify PIO of any community
concerns.
o Direct Media to PIO unless
otherwise directed.
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Command Staff (2 of 2)
Safety Officer
 Responsible for Incident Safety.
o Must be notified of injury or vehicle
damage (do so through your Strike
Team Leader).
Liaison Officer
 Point of contact for assisting and
cooperating agencies.
o Direct inquiries from outside
agencies to the Liaison Officer.
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Planning Section
Planning Section
 The Planning Section is responsible for the
collection, evaluation, dissemination and use
of incident information and the status of
resources.
o Advise the Resource Unit if your unit is
out of service.
o Provide Situation Unit with GPS Tracks
and lists of notable damage within the
incident (destroyed homes, etc.)
o Provide Documentation Unit with daily
ICS 214 Unit Logs and personnel
evaluations.
 Don’t be shy - the Planning Section
appreciates the information that you can
provide!
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Logistics Section
Logistics Section
 Responsible for providing facilities, services and
materials for the incident response.
Communications Unit
 Provides Incident Communications
o Comm Unit can provide you with a loaner portable
radio, batteries. See the Comm Unit if you have a
problem with your radio equipment.
Medical Unit
 Responsible for the development of the Medical Plan
and the provision of medical care for incident response
personnel.
o Can assist with medical needs.
o Must be notified of Medical Emergencies involving
response personnel.
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Logistics Section
 Responsible for providing facilities, services and
materials for the incident response.
Communications Unit
 Provides Incident Communications
o Comm Unit can provide you with a loaner portable
radio, batteries. See the Comm Unit if you have a
problem with your radio equipment.
Medical Unit
 Responsible for the development of the Medical Plan
and the provision of medical care for incident response
personnel.
o Can assist with medical needs.
o Must be notified of Medical Emergencies involving
response personnel.
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Logistics Section
Supply Unit
 Responsible for providing equipment and supplies needed
to support the incident.
o See the Supply Unit to procure equipment and
supplies such as PPE, replacement foam and hose,
nozzles and fittings. Remember: In most cases
these items must be return prior to demobilization.
Facilities Unit
 Responsible for Incident Facilities.
Ground Support Unit
 Responsible for Incident transport needs.
 Conducts vehicle inspections.
o May be able to assist with minor mechanical repairs.
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Finance/Administration Section
Finance / Administration
 Responsible for all financial and cost analysis aspects of
the incident.
Time Unit
 Tracks personnel and equipment time.
o Turn in your personal time (CTR) and equipment time
daily.
Procurement Unit
 Manages the procurement and buying needs of the
incident.
Compensation/Claims Unit
 Responsible for all administrative matters pertaining to
compensation for injury and claims related to the incident.
o On a mobilization incident, you will typically discuss
these items directly with a WSP mobilization
representative.
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Operations Section
Operations Section
 Manages and Supervises the Operational aspects of the
incident operation. Managed by the Operations Section
Chief.
o Interface within the operations section in accordance
with the chain of command as previously identified.
Branches
 Can be used to divide an incident geographically or
functionally- typically used when necessary to manage span
of control. Managed by a Branch Director.
Air Operations Branch
 Responsible for all Air Operations involved in the incident.
o Air Resources within your area of operation are
normally requested through the Division Supervisor (via
the Strike Team/Task Force Leader)
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Operations Section
Divisions
 Used to Divide an incident geographically. Managed by a Division
Supervisor.
o Only the Strike Team/Task Force Leader should communicate
directly to the DIVS – except in an emergency where the STL/TFL
cannot be reached.
Groups
 Used to divide an incident by function. Managed by a Group Supervisor.
o See above regarding contact directly to the Group Sup.
Strike Team
 Five resources of the same type, with common communications and a
leader. Managed by a Strike Team Leader.
Task Force
 Resources configured into any combination of single resources,
assembled for a tactical need, with common communications and a
leader. Managed by a Task Force Leader.
o Note: Task Force Leaders are commonly assigned to Divisions as
single resources to assist Division Supervisors in maintaining span
of control.
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Mobilization Representative
WSP Mobilization Section Representative
 Not an ICS position.
 Assists incident managers:
• Acquiring facilities and supplies
• Assist with check-in and work within the Finance Section in the demobilization of
State Mobilization resources.
 Excellent resource for State Mobilization resources
• Can answer questions regarding payroll and compensation issues.
• Can advise and assist responders in the completion of appropriate paperwork.
• Can assist with Resource Order Number issues and questions.
 Must be notified of any anticipated crew changes.
 Personnel must seek authorization before any apparatus swaps may occur (new
apparatus require a new Resource Order Number). Apparatus self-dispatching to an
incident may be sent home without compensation.