INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM

EXECUTIVE COURSE

MODULE 5: COMMON
RESPONSIBILITIES
 Module Objective
Upon completion of this module, the
participants will be able to explain the
common responsibilities that are expected to
be undertaken by all ICS practitioners.

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 Scope of Presentation
1. Dispatch/ Deployment
2. Check-in
3. Initial Incident Briefing
4. Transfer of Command
5. Demobilization
6. Close-out Meeting

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 Dispatch/
Deployment
 Dispatch/ Deployment

• Only deploy to an incident when requested

or when authorized.

• Receive a complete deployment briefing.

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Check-in
 Purposes of Check-in
• Ensures accountability

• Prepares personnel for assignments

• Locates personnel

• Helps to plan for demobilization

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 Check-in Procedures

Responders must check-in only ONCE at

the AUTHORIZED LOCATION such as:
• Incident Command Post
• Base
• Camp
• Staging Area
• Helibase

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Initial Incident
Briefing
 Initial Incident Briefing
• Current situation updates
• Incident objectives
• Work assignments
• Location of work area
• Procedures for obtaining additional
resources
• Possible hazards and safety procedures

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Accountability
 Accountability
• Maintain chain of command and unity of
command
• Take direction from a single supervisor
• Observe buddy-buddy system
• Follow the objectives in the IAP
• Communicate using clear text and plain
language

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Transfer of Command
 Transfer of Command
Transfer of Command is the process of
moving the responsibility of incident
command from one IC to another.

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 Why Transfer Command?
• Another agency is legally required to take
command
• For effectiveness or efficiency
• Incident complexity changes
• To relieve personnel
• For personal emergencies
• RO directs a change in command

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Transfer of Command Procedures

• Transfer of command should take place

face-to-face

• Include a complete briefing

• The effective time and date of the transfer

should be communicated

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Demobilization
 Demobilization
Demobilization refers to the release and
return of resources that are no longer
required for the support of an incident/event.

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 Demobilization Procedures
• Complete work assignments
• Finalize reports
• Brief replacements
• Evaluate performance
• Return supplies, as appropriate
• Settle administration issues
• Notify your unit re home arrival

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Close-Out Meeting
 Close-out Meeting
between RO and IMT
• Incident summary and actions taken

• Major events that transpired

• Documentation/ report turnover

• Issues and concerns

• Evaluation of performance by the IMT

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MODULE EXERCISE
See Activity Packet for Instructions
 Case Presentation

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 Module Summary
All responders operating under ICS should
be aware of the common ICS responsibilities
to avoid conflict and confusion during
operations.

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 Module Objective
Upon completion of this module, the
participants will be able to explain the common
responsibilities that expected are to be
undertaken by all ICS practitioners.

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 Learning Insight

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