Module 5:

Common
Responsibilities
 Module 5 Objective
Upon completion of this module, the
participants will be able to identify common
responsibilities that are observed by all IMT
members from dispatch/deployment to
demobilization.
 Dispatch/Deployment
• Only deploy to an incident when requested or
when dispatched by an appropriate authority.
• Make sure that you receive a complete
deployment briefing.
 Deployment Briefing
• Descriptive location and response area
• Incident check-in location
• Specific assignment
• Reporting time
• Communications instructions
• Special support requirements (e.g., facilities,
equipment transportation and off-loading,
etc.)
• Travel arrangements (if needed)
 Check-in: Purpose

• Ensure personnel accountability.

• Track resources.
• Prepare personnel for assignments and
reassignments.
• Locate personnel in case of an emergency.
• Establish personnel time records
• Plan for releasing personnel.
• Organize the demobilization process.
 Check-in: Procedures
• Check in only once at an authorized location:
– At the Incident Command Post
– At the Base or Camp(s)
– At the Staging Areas
– At the helibase
– With the Division/Group
Supervisor
• Check-in information is recorded on ICS
Form 211
 Initial Incident Briefing
• Current situation assessment and
objectives
• Specific job responsibilities
• Location of work area
• Procedural instructions for obtaining
additional resources
• Safety hazards and required safety
procedures
 Be Accountable!
• Maintain chain of command and unity of
command.
• Take direction from a single supervisor.
• Observe buddy-buddy system
• Track all resources and personnel deployment
• Communicate potential hazards and changing
conditions using clear text and plain language.
 Transfer of Command
. . . the process of moving the responsibility of
incident command from one Incident
Commander to another.
Transfer of Command may take place when:

1. A jurisdiction or agency is legally required to

take command;
2. It is necessary for effectiveness or efficiency;
3. Incident complexity changes;
4. There is a need to relieve personnel on
incidents of extended duration;
5. Personal emergencies (e.g., Incident
Commander has a family emergency); or
6. Agency administrator/official directs a
change in command.
 Transfer of Command
Procedures
• Whenever possible, transfer of command
should:
o Take place face-to-face; and
o Include a complete briefing.

• The effective time and date of the transfer

should be communicated to the personnel.
 Transfer of Command
Briefing Agenda
• Situation Status
• Incident objectives and priorities based on the IAP.
• Current organization.
• Resource assignments.
• Resources ordered and en route.
• Incident facilities.
• Incident communications plan.
• Incident prognosis, concerns, and other issues.
• Introduction of Command and General Staff
members.
Before Leaving…

DEMOBILIZATION
 Demobilization

• This refers to the release and return of

resources that are no longer required for the
support of an incident/event.

• The release and return of resources may

occur during an incident/event or after the
incident/event is over.
 Demobilization
• Complete all work assignments and required
forms/reports.
• Brief replacements, subordinates, and supervisor.
• Evaluate the performance of subordinates.
• Follow incident and agency check-out procedures.
• Provide contact information for follow-up
 Demobilization Procedures

• Return any incident-issued equipment or other

nonexpendable supplies.
• Complete post-incident reports, critiques,
evaluations, and medical follow-up.
• Complete any administration issues.
• Upon arrival at home, notify the home unit (i.e.,
whoever is tracking you) of your arrival and ensure
your readiness for your next assignment.
 Who does what in demob?
Finance/Admin:
Processes claims,
Command: Approves time records, and
resource orders and incident costs, and
demobilization. Incident
Commander assists in release
priorities.

Operations Planning Logistics Finance/Admin

Section Section Section Section

Operations: Identifies Planning: Logistics:

operational resources that Develops and Implements
are, or will be, excess to the implements the transportation
incident and prepares list demobilization inspection program
for Demobilization Unit plan. and handles special
Leader. transport needs.
Demobilization Plan Information Needs
What Information Is Needed? Who Provides?
Excess resources; release priorities All Supervisors and Managers
Plan development; resource information; Planning Section
demobilization process
Continuing needs for tactical resources Operations Section
Transportation availability; Logistics Section
communications; maintenance
Claims, time records, and costs of Finance/Administration Section
individual resources that are a factor in
release
Agreements regarding other agency Liaison Officer
resources
Physical condition of personnel; physical Safety Officer
needs; adequacy of transportation
Return and reassignment of resources Agency Dispatch/Ordering Centers
 Stabilizing or De-escalating
Incidents
When an incident stabilizes or de-escalates :
• Incident management is returned to the
original level of incident command.

• A transfer of command occurs.

 Close Out

The Incident Commander will stay with the

incident until its conclusion and the “closing out.”
 Close out Agency Briefing
The DRRMC / Agency officials and staff receive a
closeout briefing with the following information:
• Incident Summary
• Major events that may have lasting
ramifications
• Documentation, including components that
are not finalized
• Opportunity for the agency officials to bring
up concerns
• Final evaluation of incident management by
the DRRMC / agency executives/officials
 Preparing for the DRRMC/
Agency Briefing
• Planning Section Chief
prepares an agenda and
accompanying handouts.

• Incident Commander
approves the agenda.
 Team Closeout Meeting
• Incident Management
Teams or other teams
may hold a closeout
meeting to discuss
team performance.

• These meetings may

result in a “lessons
learned” summary
report.
 Module 5 Objective
Upon completion of this module, the
participants will be able to identify common
responsibilities that are observed by all IMT
members from dispatch/deployment to
demobilization.
QUESTIONS???