ICS - - incident command system
command - - the act of directing, ordering, or controlling by virtue of explicit
statutory, regulatory, or delegated authority
chain of command - - orderly line of authority within the ranks of the incident
management organization
transfer of command - - the process of moving the responsibility for incident
command from one Incident Commander to another
unity of command - - every individual is accountable to only one designated
supervisor, to whom they report at the scene of an incident
incident objectives - - goals that are used to ensure that everyone within the ICS
understands what needs to be accomplished
incident objective priorities - - 1. life safety
2. incident stabilization
3. property preservation
Incident Action Plan (IAP) - - plan for incident that includes the incident objectives,
the activities that need to be completed, a specified timeframe, assigned responsibilities,
and identified needed resources
operational period - - specified timeframe within an incident action plan
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resources - - personell, supplies, and equipment
incident command post - - the location from which the Incident Commander
oversees all incident operations
staging area - - a temporary location where personnel and equipment are gathered
while waiting to be assigned
incident base - - the location from which primary logistics and administrative
functions are coordinated and administered
camp - - provides sleeping, food, water, and sanitary services to incident personnel
helibase - - a location from which helicopter-centered air operations are conducted
helispot - - a more temporary location at the incident, where helicopters can safely
land and take off
elements of a briefing - - assessment of situation and incident objectives, specific
job responsibilities, identification of ICS organizational structure, location of work area,
instructions for obtaining needed resources, operational periods, required safety
procedures and personal protective equipment (PPE)
span of control - - number of subordinates a supervisor has; should range fro 3-7
with 5 being optimal (or maybe 8-10 for a larger incident)
command - - Sets the incident objectives, strategies, and priorities and has overall
responsibility for the incident