BasicINCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM Training Course
MODULE 6: Organizing and Managing
Incident Resources
Upon completion of this Module, the participants will be able to:1. Explain the key concepts in organizing resources2. Discuss the importance of describing and
assigning resource status 3. Explain the key considerations for managing
resources4. Develop a plan for organizing and managing
needed resources
Module Objectives
Scope
1. Organizing Resources
2. Managing Resources
Organizing Resources
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Definition of ResourcesIncident resources include personnel and major equipment that are available or potentially available for assignment.
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Organizing Incident Resources
· Personnel ResourcesAssigned to functional areas within ICS Sections based on experience, training, and past performance.
· Equipment ResourcesConsist of equipment and the personnel assigned to operate the said equipment. These also include aviation resources.
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Describing Resources
· KindRefers to broad categories of resources, e.g. crews, bulldozers, SAR teams.
· TypeDescribes performance capability.- T1: highest capability- T2: capability lower than T1
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Advantages of Resource Typing
· Helps to determine the right resource for the job during planning
· Makes it easy to communicate what is needed during ordering
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Advantages of Resource Typing
· Enables the manager to monitor resources for under- or over- capability, and make changes accordingly
· Leads to the use of smaller or less costly resources and contributes to increasing work performance
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· Single Resources
· Task Forces
· Strike Teams
Options for Using Resources
Leader
Leader
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· Common way of initially organizing and using resources
· Can be typed to reflect capability· Examples:
- Helicopter, Type 2- Medical Team- K-9 Unit- Division Supervisor
Single Resources
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· Standardized grouping of commonly dispatched resources of the same kind and type
· Must have a leader, common communications net and transportation, as required.
· Examples:- Leader + 2 Type 2 Bulldozers- Leader + 5 Type 1 Fire Engines- Leader + 2 Type 1 Hand crews
Leader
Strike Teams
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· Combination of resource kind and types assembled for a tactical task
· Must have a leader, common communications net and transportation as required.
· Example: Search, Rescue and Retrieval Task Force- Leader - Search and Rescue Unit- Medical Unit- Retrieval Unit Leader
Task Forces
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Advantages of Using Strike Teams and Task Forces· Enables more effective resource use planning· Quick and effective ordering · Reduces radio traffic · Allows monitoring of expansion of organization· Allows resource control and accountability· Helps maintain span of control
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Resource Status· Assigned
Resource is working in the incident
· Available Resource is in the incident but is not assigned; without a task (perhaps in staging area or camp)
· Out of Service Resource is neither assigned nor available (may be resting or under repair)
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Changing Resource Status
· Resource status is changed by the Supervisor.· The Supervisor communicates change to next
level Supervisor.· Ultimately, status change gets to Operations Chief
who conveys to the Planning Section to maintain status information on all resources.
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1. Manual System using Forms
Resource Tracking Systems
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Resource Tracking Systems
2. Card System or “T” Cards
T- card Color Legend ICS Form 219 Use Color
1 Labels Grey (used only as label card)
2 Hand crews Green3 Engines Rose4 Helicopter Blue5 Personnel White6 Aircraft Orange7 Dozers Yellow8 Task Forces Tan
Miscellaneous Equipment
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Resource Tracking Systems
3. Magnetic Maps or Status Boards
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Resource Tracking Systems
4. Computer System
Managing Resources
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Why is Resource Management Important?
Getting the right resource to the right place at the right time helps assure:1. The job gets done.2. The job gets done SAFELY.3. The job gets done cost- effectively.
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Resource Management Considerations
1. Establishing Resource Needs2. Resource Ordering3. Check- In Process4. Resource Use5. Resource Demobilization
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Establishing Resource Needs
· Planning for resource needs is important especially for emerging incidents
· Plan for what you need now and in the future
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ICS Form 215Operational Planning Worksheet
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Allows planning for the following: · Work location· Work assignments· Kind and type of resources needed· Current availability of resources· Reporting locations· Requested arrival times· Identifies surplus resources
ICS Form 215Operational Planning Worksheet
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ICS 215ASafety, Risk and Health Analysis
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· Used to identify hazards that can threaten the responders and the possible mitigations
· Used in conjunction with ICS 215· Accomplished together by Operations Chief and
Safety Officer· Presented during the Tactics Meeting and used
during the Planning Meeting· Emphasizes that responders’ safety is always the
number one priority
ICS 215ASafety, Risk and Health Analysis
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Resource Ordering
The process whereby requests (orders) for additional resources are communicated to the Emergency Operations Center
Sample Resource Order in the US
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Essential Information for Resource Orders
· Incident name· Order/request number· Date and time of request/order· Quantity, kind and type of resources· Reporting location· Requested arrival time· Radio frequency· Name of person and position placing
request/order· Callback number or radio designation
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PhoneRadio
Fax
Computer
Ordering Methods
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Ordering Process
· Personnel authorized to make orders:- Incident Commander- Logistics Section Chief- Supply Unit Leader
· IC must approve all orders.· Orders must be communicated to the EOC.
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Resource Check- in
· A pre- established ICS process that provides resource accountability
· Begins as soon as possible in the course of the incident
· May occur at multiple locations
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Check- in Locations
· Incident Command Post· Base· Camp· Staging Area· Helibase· Within the Division/Group/Branch
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Base or CampsDivisions or
Groups
Staging Areas
Resource Use
Resources checked- in may be:1. Initially assigned to base, camps or staging
areas; or2. Directly assigned to divisions or groups
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Resource Demobilization
· Demobilization 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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Requirements: Activity PacketICS 211 (paper and tarp)ICS 215 (paper and tarp)ICS 215A (paper and tarp)Writing materials
Activity 1:
Instructions: 1. Based on the given scenario update, accomplish
ICS Form 211.2. Plan for the needed resources by accomplishing
ICS Form 215. 3. Enumerate the hazards and possible mitigating
measures using ICS Form 215A.
Activity 1:
Outputs: Accomplished ICS Forms 211, 215 and 215A (on paper and tarp)
Activity 1:
Questions?
Upon completion of this Module, the participants will be able to:1. Explain the key concepts in organizing resources2. Discuss the importance of describing and
assigning resource status 3. Explain the key considerations for managing
resources4. Develop a plan for organizing and managing
needed resources
Module Objectives