Transcript Span Of Control
IC Safety PIO Plans Dispatch Logistics Operations Comm Medical Strike Team Alpha Strike Team Bravo Strike Team Charlie T1 T4 T8 T2 T3 T5
T6 T7
T9 T10
EOC Structure
Plans IC Logistics Comm Medical Dispatch Safety PIO Operations Strike Team Alpha Strike Team Bravo Strike Team Charlie T1 T4 T8 T2 T3 T5
T6 T7
T9 T10
Optimum Span of Control is: 3 to 7
Supervisor 1 2 3 4 5
Poor span of control
IC
Logs Comm Operations Plans Safety
Dispatch RP PIO Med T 1 T 2 T 3 T 4 T 5
All decisions made by one person
Span of Control
Ineffective and possibly dangerous Effective span of control
Task Forces
Combination of single resources
Some Language Single Resources
Includes personnel and equipment
Strike Team
Combination of same kind and type
Sections
– Responsible for major functional areas of the incident (Chief)
Divisions
– Responsible for certain geographic areas of the incident (Supervisor)
Group
– Responsible for functional areas of operations (Supervisor)
Chain of Command
Have a clear line of supervision
Chain of Command -
Orderly ranking of management positions in line of authority
ICS Organization Flexibility
Functions will determine the required organization.
The Use of Task Forces, Groups Divisions and Strike Teams:
Maximizes effective use of resources.
Reduces span of control.
Reduces communications traffic.
Command Tactical Operations Logistics Air
Ways to Communicate Family Radio 2 Meter 70 Centimeter
Who? This is generally for Incident Base Incident Commander General Staff (Operations, Planning & Logistics Chiefs) Command Staff (PIO, Safety, Liaison) Communications
Generally where Span of Control Breaks Down Use Multiple Frequencies where needed Commercial 2 meter Amateur Radio (direct and repeaters)
Who – Resources in the field Teams Strike Teams Task Forces
Do you know what capabilities the team has?
Primary and secondary frequencies Phone Numbers Amateur Radio Calls signs Frequencies Repeaters
Ways to Communicate Cell Phone Satellite Phone Commercial VHF (2 meter) Amateur VHF (2 meter) (direct and repeaters) DO NOT USE TAC FREQUENCIES
Who Logistics Chief Incoming Teams Comm Unit Off-Site Dispatch Los Alamos Amateur Radio Club (CD-1)
Ways to Communicate 123.45 AM 155.160 – Be careful, don’t interfere with other resources Other AM or FM frequencies as may be needed Air to Air Air to Ground
Suggested Frequencies map www.nmsarc.org/resources/repeaters.html
Thanks Ralph
No Yellow Pads! (ICS200) Activity Log (ICS 214) Start it at home Understand the Incident Org Chart (ICS207) Communications Plan (ICS 205) communications List (ICS 205A) is optional Comm Log ( 309 )
No Yellow Pads! (ICS200) Activity Log (ICS 214) Start it at home
Understand the Incident Org Chart (ICS207)
Communications Plan (ICS 205) communications List (ICS 205A) is optional Comm Log ( 309 )
No Yellow Pads! (ICS200) Activity Log (ICS 214) Start it at home Understand the Incident Org Chart (ICS207) Communications Plan (ICS 205) communications List (ICS 205A) is optional Comm Log ( 309 )
Large Grass Fire on Hwy 285, 4 miles SW of Eldorado – Winds from the southwest All areas south of Avenida Eldorado are being evacuated Communications assistance requested at: First Entrance to Eldorado Second Entrance to Eldorado (LaTienda Shopping Center) County EOC Write a Communications Plan
• • • • * Lost Subject in Remote Mountains * Rugged Terrain, many steep valleys 9 teams divided into two strike teams, a couple teams reporting directly to communications CAP Hybrid available Land Line Dispatch available on Angel Fire Repeater PREPARE A COMMUNICATIONS PLAN • ICS 205
No Yellow Pads! (ICS200) Activity Log (ICS 214) Start it at home Understand the Incident Org Chart (ICS207) Communications Plan (ICS 205) communications List (ICS 205A) is optional Comm Log ( 309 )
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IC Safety PIO Plans Dispatch Logistics Comm Medical Operations Strike Team Alpha Strike Team Bravo Strike Team Charlie T1 T4 T8 T2 T3 T5
T6 T7
T9 T10
0800, December, 10,000 ‘ elevation Start of Second Operational Period Mission was started at 1900 the evening before and a limited search has been run through the night It has been snowing through the night and conditions are deteriorating making travel to the search area treacherous.
The last couple of miles of road is on a 4 wheel drive Forest Service “Road”. Chains required.
Subject -
male 8 year old missing overnight lost returning from Christmas tree cutting
Terrain – steep
high snow Weather – progresses snow through the night, getting severe as the morning
Recourses on site ready to go Two Dog teams Two Ground teams Two Snowmobile teams Communications Group 3 Section Chiefs Other Information Guard Helicopter grounded at the scene due to weather Media has announced that help is needed and people are arriving 3 Ground teams Just arrived 3 Dog Teams just arrived
Family Just Arrived to help 3 horses & riders With radios (Unknown frequency) 5 on foot with poor equipment no comm.
Since the highway was plowed, all three networks have arrived. Their Satellite Trucks are set up at the highway turnoff as well as 3 additional print reporters. They need something now for deadline!
The National Guard is calling about their Bird. It is grounded at the search area due to blizzard conditions.
Lessons??
What did you learn?
What would you do different?
Missions can grow in a hurry Be prepared to change Span of control includes communication