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This unit describes the roles and functions of the General Staff in incident response, including: The Operations Section is responsible for directing and coordinating all tactical incident operations. The Planning Section gathers and analyzes information and develops the Incident Action Plan. The Logistics Section provides resources and services to support incident activities including communications, medical support, food, supplies, facilities, and finance/administration functions.

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Unit 5: General Staff Functions
Unit Objective Describe the roles and functions of the General Staff including:  Operations Section  Planning Section  Logistics Section
Expanding Incidents Expanding incidents may add supervisory layers to the organizational structure as needed. Divisions Groups Units Branches Single Resources Sections Incident Commander Operations Section Chief AA BBAA BB Command
General Staff This unit focuses on the role of the General Staff in the IRS organizational structure. Safety Officer Safety Officer Liaison Officer Liaison Officer Information & Media Officer Information & Media Officer Command Staff Incident Commander Incident Commander Operations Section Operations Section Planning Section Planning Section Logistics Section Logistics Section General Staff
Operations Section Chief The Operations Section Chief:  Develops and implements strategy and tactics to carry out the incident objectives.  Organizes, assigns, and supervises the tactical field resources.  Supervises air operations and those resources in a Staging Area.
Operations Section (OS) OPERATIONS SECTION Staging Area Response Branch Division (Geographical) Group (Functional) Single Resource Task Force / Strike Team) Road Rail Water Air Transportation Branch
Operations Section The Operations Section:  Directs and coordinates all incident tactical operations.  Is typically one of the first organizations to be assigned to the incident.  Expands from the bottom up.  Has the most incident resources.  May have Staging Areas and special organizations. Rescue Group Rescue Group Investigation Group Investigation Group Operations Section Operations Section Staging Area Staging Area Incident Commander Incident Commander
Operations Section Challenges  It is critical to organize field resources and maintain span of control by using Branches and Groups.  In complex incidents, there may be a Deputy Operations Section Chief.  The Operations Section Chief depends on the rest of the General Staff for support.
Maintaining Span of Control The following supervisory levels can be added to help manage span of control: Divide an incident geographically. Describe functional areas of operation. Are used when the number of Divisions or Groups exceeds the span of control. Can be either geographical or functional. DivisionsDivisions GroupsGroups BranchesBranches
Operations Section: Divisions  Divided geographically based on the needs of the incident.  Labeled using alphabet characters (A, B, C, etc.).  Managed by a Supervisor. AA BBAA BB Planning SectionPlanning Section Division ADivision A Division BDivision B Operations SectionOperations Section
Operations Section: Groups  Established based on the needs of an incident.  Labeled according to the job that they are assigned.  Managed by a Supervisor.  Work wherever their assigned task is needed and are not limited geographically. Health & Safety Group Health & Safety Group Public Works Group Public Works Group Operations SectionOperations Section
Operations Section: Divisions & Groups Divisions and Groups:  Can be used together on an incident.  Are at an equal level in the organization. One does not supervise the other. Water Sanitation Specialist Water Sanitation Specialist Electric Utilities Specialist Electric Utilities Specialist Public Works Group Public Works Group Health & Safety Group Health & Safety Group Division A (East Side) Division A (East Side) Operations Section Operations Section
Operations Section: Branches  Established if the number of Divisions or Groups exceeds the span of control.  Have functional or geographical responsibility for major parts of incident operations.  Identified by Roman numerals or functional name.  Managed by a Branch Director. Emergency Services Branch Emergency Services Branch Law Enforcement Branch Law Enforcement Branch Public Works Branch Public Works Branch Perimeter Control Group Perimeter Control Group Investigation Group Investigation Group Debris Removal Group Debris Removal Group Utility Repair Group Utility Repair Group Health & Medical Group Health & Medical Group Shelter & Mass Care Group Shelter & Mass Care Group Operations Section Operations Section
Operations Section: Task Forces Task ForceTask Force Strike TeamStrike Team Single ResourceSingle Resource Operations SectionOperations Section Task Forces are a combination of mixed resources with common communications operating under the direct supervision of a Task Force Leader.
Operations Section: Strike Teams Task ForceTask Force Strike TeamStrike Team Single ResourceSingle Resource Operations SectionOperations Section Strike Teams are a set number of resources of the same kind and type with common communications operating under the direct supervision of a Strike Team Leader.
Operations Section: Single Resources Single Resources may be:  Individuals.  A piece of equipment and its personnel complement.  A crew or team of individuals with an identified supervisor. Task ForceTask Force Strike TeamStrike Team Single ResourceSingle Resource Operations SectionOperations Section
Name That Resource . . . Leader Leader A CB
Use of Position Titles Using specific IRS position titles:  Provides a common standard for performance expectations.  Helps to ensure that qualified individuals fill positions.  Standardizes communication.  Describes the responsibilities of the position.
IRS Supervisory Position Titles Titles for all IRS supervisory levels are shown in the table below. Organizational LevelOrganizational Level TitleTitle Support PositionSupport Position Incident Command Incident Commander Deputy Command Staff Officer Assistant General Staff (Section) Chief Deputy Branch Director Deputy Division/Group Supervisor N/A Unit Leader Manager Strike Team/Task Force Leader Single Resource Boss
Knowledge Review (1 of 5) Two Supervisors have been dispatched with resources (personnel and equipment) to evacuate homes within the potential hazard zone. One Supervisor has responsibility for the east side of the community and the other has responsibility for the west side. What type of IRS organizational structure is being described?
Knowledge Review (2 of 5) Several utility crews have been organized under a single Supervisor in order to coordinate their repairs of downed power lines. What type of IRS organizational structure is being described?
Knowledge Review (3 of 5) HazMat specialists, sanitation workers, and disposal equipment are grouped together, under the direct supervision of a Leader, to handle the removal of hazardous waste. What type of IRS organizational structure is being described?
Knowledge Review (4 of 5) As incident objectives and resources expand, the Operations Section Chief begins organizing resources into functional areas that are managed by a Supervisor. On the organizational chart, the title of each component would be a _________________. Operations Section Operations Section Medical (EMS) ? Medical (EMS) ? HazMat ? HazMat ?
Knowledge Review (5 of 5) As the operation expands even further, the Operations Section Chief appoints a Director to manage the Groups. On the organizational chart, the title of the organizational component managed by a Director would be called the Emergency Services _________________. Operations Section Operations Section Emergency Services ? Emergency Services ? Medical (EMS) Group Medical (EMS) Group HazMat Group HazMat Group
Planning Section Chief The Planning Section Chief:  Gathers, analyzes, and disseminates information and intelligence.  Manages the planning process.  Compiles the Incident Action Plan.  Manages Technical Specialists.
Planning Section  Maintains resource status.  Maintains and displays situation status.  Prepares the Incident Action Plan.  Develops alternative strategies.  Provides documentation services.  Prepares the Demobilization Plan.  Provides a primary location for Technical Specialists assigned to an incident.
Planning Section: Resources Unit  Conducts all check-in activities and maintains the status of all incident resources.  Plays a significant role in preparing the written Incident Action Plan. Planning SectionPlanning Section Resources Unit Resources Unit Demobilization Unit Demobilization Unit Situation Unit Situation Unit Documentation Unit Documentation Unit
Planning Section: Situation Unit  Collects and analyzes information on the current situation.  Prepares situation displays and situation summaries.  Develops maps and projections. Planning SectionPlanning Section Resources Unit Resources Unit Demobilization Unit Demobilization Unit Situation Unit Situation Unit Documentation Unit Documentation Unit Planning SectionPlanning Section
Planning Section: Documentation Unit  Provides duplication services, including the written Incident Action Plan.  Maintains and archives all incident-related documentation. Planning SectionPlanning Section Resources Unit Resources Unit Demobilization Unit Demobilization Unit Situation Unit Situation Unit Documentation Unit Documentation Unit Planning SectionPlanning Section
Planning Section: Demobilization Unit Assists in ensuring that resources are released from the incident in an orderly, safe, and cost- effective manner. Planning SectionPlanning Section Resources Unit Resources Unit Demobilization Unit Demobilization Unit Situation Unit Situation Unit Documentation Unit Documentation Unit Planning SectionPlanning Section
Planning Section: Technical Specialists  Provide special expertise useful in incident management and response.  May be assigned to work in the Planning Section or in other Sections.
Knowledge Review (1 of 3) Planning SectionPlanning Section Resources Unit Resources Unit Demobilization Unit Demobilization Unit Situation Unit Situation Unit Documentation Unit Documentation Unit If you needed copies made of the Incident Action Plan, which Unit would you go to?
Knowledge Review (2 of 3) Planning SectionPlanning Section Resources Unit Resources Unit Demobilization Unit Demobilization Unit Situation Unit Situation Unit Documentation Unit Documentation Unit If you needed a map of the incident area, which Unit would you go to?
Knowledge Review (3 of 3) Planning SectionPlanning Section Resources Unit Resources Unit Demobilization Unit Demobilization Unit Situation Unit Situation Unit Documentation Unit Documentation Unit If you needed to check in at an incident, which Unit would you go to?
Logistics Section Responsible for:  Communications.  Medical support to incident personnel.  Food for incident personnel.  Supplies.  Facilities.  Ground support.  Finance: Compensation, Procurement, & Cost etc.
Logistics Section LOGISTICS SECTION Service Branch Support Branch Finance Branch Communication Unit Medical Unit Food Unit Resource Provisioning Unit Facilities Unit Ground Support Unit Time Unit Compensation / ClaimUnit Procurement Unit Cost Unit
Logistics Section Chief The Logistics Section Chief:  Provides resources and services required to support incident activities.  Provides Finance & Administration functions  Develops portions of Incident Action Plan and forwards them to Planning Section.  Contracts for and purchases goods and services needed at the incident.
Logistics Section: Service Branch The Service Branch may be made up of the following Units: Communications Unit Communications Unit Medical Unit Medical Unit Food Unit Food Unit Service BranchService Branch
Service Branch: Communications Unit  Prepares and supports the Incident Communication Plan (IRS Form 009).  Distributes and maintains communications equipment.  Supervises the Incident Communications Center.  Ensures adequate communications over the incident. Communications Unit Communications Unit Medical Unit Medical Unit Service BranchService Branch Food Unit Food Unit
Service Branch: Medical Unit  Develops the Medical Plan (IRS Form 008).  Provides first aid and light medical treatment.  Prepares procedures for a major medical emergency. Communications Unit Communications Unit Medical Unit Medical Unit Food Unit Food Unit Service BranchService Branch
Service Branch: Food Unit  Supplies the food and potable water.  Obtains equipment and supplies to operate food service facilities. Communications Unit Communications Unit Medical Unit Medical Unit Food Unit Food Unit Service BranchService Branch
Logistics Section: Support Branch Resource Provisioning Unit Resource Provisioning Unit Facilities UnitFacilities Unit Support BranchSupport Branch Ground Support Unit Ground Support Unit
Support Branch: Resource Provisioning Unit  Assists in determining the type and amount of supplies needed to support the incident.  Orders, receives, stores, and distributes supplies.  Services nonexpendable equipment.  Places all resource orders.  Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment. Support BranchSupport Branch Resource Provisioning Unit Resource Provisioning Unit Facilities UnitFacilities Unit Ground Support Unit Ground Support Unit
Support Branch: Facilities Unit  Sets up and maintains facilities.  Provides managers for Base and Camps.  Provides facility security and maintenance services (sanitation, lighting, cleanup). Support BranchSupport Branch Facilities UnitFacilities Unit Resource Provisioning Unit Resource Provisioning Unit Ground Support Unit Ground Support Unit
Support Branch: Ground Support Unit  Prepares the Transportation Plan.  Arranges for, activates, and documents the fueling and maintenance of ground resources.  Arranges for transportation of personnel, supplies, food, and equipment. Support BranchSupport Branch Resource Provisioning Unit Resource Provisioning Unit Ground Support Unit Ground Support Unit Facilities UnitFacilities Unit
Support Branch: Ground Support Unit  Prepares the Transportation Plan.  Arranges for, activates, and documents the fueling and maintenance of ground resources.  Arranges for transportation of personnel, supplies, food, and equipment. Support BranchSupport Branch Resource Provisioning Unit Resource Provisioning Unit Ground Support Unit Ground Support Unit Facilities UnitFacilities Unit
The Finance Branch Director:  Is responsible for financial and cost analysis.  Oversees contract negotiations.  Tracks personnel and equipment time.  Processes claims for accidents and injuries.  Works with other Logistics Branches to ensure resources are procured. Logistics: Finance Branch Director
Logistics: Finance Branch Director  Contract negotiation and monitoring  Timekeeping  Cost analysis  Compensation for injury or damage to property Finance BranchFinance Branch Time Unit Time Unit Compensation/ Claims Unit Compensation/ Claims Unit Procurement Unit Procurement Unit Cost Unit Cost Unit
Logistics:Finance Branch / Time Unit Responsible for incident personnel time recording. Finance BranchFinance Branch Time Unit Time Unit Compensation/ Claims Unit Compensation/ Claims Unit Procurement Unit Procurement Unit Cost Unit Cost Unit
Logistics: Finance Branch/Procurement Unit Responsible for administering all financial matters pertaining to:  Vendor contracts.  Leases.  Fiscal agreements. Finance BranchFinance Branch Time Unit Time Unit Compensation/ Claims Unit Compensation/ Claims Unit Procurement Unit Procurement Unit Cost Unit Cost Unit
Logistics: Finance Branch /Comp&Claims Unit Responsible for management and direction of administrative matters pertaining to:  Compensation for injury.  Claims-related activities kept for the incident. Time Unit Time Unit Compensation/ Claims Unit Compensation/ Claims Unit Procurement Unit Procurement Unit Cost Unit Cost Unit Finance BranchFinance Branch
Logistics: Finance Branch / Cost Unit  Collects all cost data.  Performs cost effectiveness analyses.  Provides cost estimates.  Makes cost savings recommendations. Time Unit Time Unit Compensation/ Claims Unit Compensation/ Claims Unit Procurement Unit Procurement Unit Cost Unit Cost Unit Finance BranchFinance Branch
Information and Intelligence Planning Section Planning Section Resources Unit Resources Unit Demobilization Unit Demobilization Unit Situation Unit Situation Unit Documentation Unit Documentation Unit Info. & Intelligence Unit Info. & Intelligence Unit Operations Section Operations Section Planning Section Planning Section Logistics Section Logistics Section Info. & Intelligence Section Info. & Intelligence Section Based on the incident needs, the information and intelligence function may be activated as a fifth Section, as an element within the Operations or Planning Sections, or as part of the Command Staff. Info. & Intelligence Branch Info. & Intelligence Branch Operations Section Operations Section Incident Commander Incident Commander Info. & Intelligence Officer Info. & Intelligence Officer
General Staff Functions: Case Study (1 of 7) Instructions: Read the scenario below and then answer the question. The Scenario: At 4:30 p.m. on a very hot and sunny day, a parent calls 100 to report a missing 3-year-old child. The child was outside playing and may have wandered off into a nearby busy/crowded market area adjacent to the home. A local police officer arrives at the scene, establishing the initial IRS organization. ? (Police Officer Unit 1) ? (Police Officer Unit 1) In the IRS organization described above, Police Officer Unit 1 has assumed which role?
General Staff Functions: Case Study (2 of 7) The Scenario Continues: A Police Inspector arrives at the scene, along with media personnel and volunteers. What must happen before the Inspector assumes the Incident Commander role?
General Staff Functions: Case Study (3 of 7) The Scenario Continues: A transfer of command briefing occurs and the Inspector assumes the Incident Commander role. All Command Staff positions are filled. What is the correct title of the Command Staff member who will manage the media and ensure that the correct messages are communicated? Emergency Medical Technician Emergency Medical Technician Incident Commander Incident Commander ? Officer ? Officer Safety Officer Safety Officer Liaison Officer Liaison Officer Search Group Search Group Investigation Group Investigation Group
General Staff Functions: Case Study (4 of 7) The Scenario Continues: The Incident Commander establishes an Operations Section. Within the Search Group, four canine search teams are assigned. The teams have identical resources. The teams are using common communications and are operating under the direct supervision of a Leader. Staging Area Staging Area Operations Section Operations Section Search Group Search Group Health Group Health Group Investigation Group Investigation Group Canine ? Canine ? Volunteer Searchers Volunteer Searchers What is the correct title of this organization? If the resources continue to expand, what might the Operations Section Chief do?
General Staff Functions: Case Study (5 of 7) The Scenario Continues: After the first hour, the Incident Commander establishes a second Section that will develop the Incident Action Plan and track the status of resources on the scene. Incident Commander Incident Commander ? Section ? Section Safety Officer Safety Officer Liaison Officer Liaison Officer Information & Media Officer Information & Media Officer Operations Section Operations Section What is the correct title of this Section?
General Staff Functions: Case Study (6 of 7) The Scenario Continues: As night falls, more than 50 personnel are on the scene searching for the missing child. Given the number of personnel on the scene, there is a need to provide meals, food, first aid, and rest areas for responders. Which Section is responsible for providing these support resources?
General Staff Functions: Case Study (7 of 7) The Scenario Continues: Just before noon the child is found. Which resources would you demobilize first? Why?
Activity: General Staff Roles Instructions: 1. Working as a team, review the scenario presented on the next visual. 2. Identify which General Staff positions would be assigned. 3. Next, if you were the Incident Commander, what specific activities would you delegate to each General Staff member? 4. Select a spokesperson. Be prepared to present in 10 minutes.
Activity: General Staff Roles Scenario: A Bomb blast in a crowded bus stand in your town has been reported :  PCR has arrived and cordoned off the area of blast.  Ambulance and Fire Assistance are on the way.
Discuss Which of the General Staff Positions will be activated and what will be their roles and functions ?
Activity: General Staff Roles Scenario contd/-: Another Bomb blast in a crowded market has been reported Unidentified suspicious bags are reported from few more places.
Discuss Which of the General Staff Positions will be activated and what will be their roles and functions ?
Activity: General Staff Roles Scenario contd/-: NSG has been deputed for bomb disposal and arriving from a nearby city. One army unit and two NDRF teams from other city are likely to reach in 2 hrs.
Discuss Which of the General Staff Positions will be activated and what will be their roles and functions ?

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Irs intro unit 5 general staff usfs ip (2)

  • 2. Unit Objective Describe the roles and functions of the General Staff including:  Operations Section  Planning Section  Logistics Section
  • 3. Expanding Incidents Expanding incidents may add supervisory layers to the organizational structure as needed. Divisions Groups Units Branches Single Resources Sections Incident Commander Operations Section Chief AA BBAA BB Command
  • 4. General Staff This unit focuses on the role of the General Staff in the IRS organizational structure. Safety Officer Safety Officer Liaison Officer Liaison Officer Information & Media Officer Information & Media Officer Command Staff Incident Commander Incident Commander Operations Section Operations Section Planning Section Planning Section Logistics Section Logistics Section General Staff
  • 5. Operations Section Chief The Operations Section Chief:  Develops and implements strategy and tactics to carry out the incident objectives.  Organizes, assigns, and supervises the tactical field resources.  Supervises air operations and those resources in a Staging Area.
  • 6. Operations Section (OS) OPERATIONS SECTION Staging Area Response Branch Division (Geographical) Group (Functional) Single Resource Task Force / Strike Team) Road Rail Water Air Transportation Branch
  • 7. Operations Section The Operations Section:  Directs and coordinates all incident tactical operations.  Is typically one of the first organizations to be assigned to the incident.  Expands from the bottom up.  Has the most incident resources.  May have Staging Areas and special organizations. Rescue Group Rescue Group Investigation Group Investigation Group Operations Section Operations Section Staging Area Staging Area Incident Commander Incident Commander
  • 8. Operations Section Challenges  It is critical to organize field resources and maintain span of control by using Branches and Groups.  In complex incidents, there may be a Deputy Operations Section Chief.  The Operations Section Chief depends on the rest of the General Staff for support.
  • 9. Maintaining Span of Control The following supervisory levels can be added to help manage span of control: Divide an incident geographically. Describe functional areas of operation. Are used when the number of Divisions or Groups exceeds the span of control. Can be either geographical or functional. DivisionsDivisions GroupsGroups BranchesBranches
  • 10. Operations Section: Divisions  Divided geographically based on the needs of the incident.  Labeled using alphabet characters (A, B, C, etc.).  Managed by a Supervisor. AA BBAA BB Planning SectionPlanning Section Division ADivision A Division BDivision B Operations SectionOperations Section
  • 11. Operations Section: Groups  Established based on the needs of an incident.  Labeled according to the job that they are assigned.  Managed by a Supervisor.  Work wherever their assigned task is needed and are not limited geographically. Health & Safety Group Health & Safety Group Public Works Group Public Works Group Operations SectionOperations Section
  • 12. Operations Section: Divisions & Groups Divisions and Groups:  Can be used together on an incident.  Are at an equal level in the organization. One does not supervise the other. Water Sanitation Specialist Water Sanitation Specialist Electric Utilities Specialist Electric Utilities Specialist Public Works Group Public Works Group Health & Safety Group Health & Safety Group Division A (East Side) Division A (East Side) Operations Section Operations Section
  • 13. Operations Section: Branches  Established if the number of Divisions or Groups exceeds the span of control.  Have functional or geographical responsibility for major parts of incident operations.  Identified by Roman numerals or functional name.  Managed by a Branch Director. Emergency Services Branch Emergency Services Branch Law Enforcement Branch Law Enforcement Branch Public Works Branch Public Works Branch Perimeter Control Group Perimeter Control Group Investigation Group Investigation Group Debris Removal Group Debris Removal Group Utility Repair Group Utility Repair Group Health & Medical Group Health & Medical Group Shelter & Mass Care Group Shelter & Mass Care Group Operations Section Operations Section
  • 14. Operations Section: Task Forces Task ForceTask Force Strike TeamStrike Team Single ResourceSingle Resource Operations SectionOperations Section Task Forces are a combination of mixed resources with common communications operating under the direct supervision of a Task Force Leader.
  • 15. Operations Section: Strike Teams Task ForceTask Force Strike TeamStrike Team Single ResourceSingle Resource Operations SectionOperations Section Strike Teams are a set number of resources of the same kind and type with common communications operating under the direct supervision of a Strike Team Leader.
  • 16. Operations Section: Single Resources Single Resources may be:  Individuals.  A piece of equipment and its personnel complement.  A crew or team of individuals with an identified supervisor. Task ForceTask Force Strike TeamStrike Team Single ResourceSingle Resource Operations SectionOperations Section
  • 17. Name That Resource . . . Leader Leader A CB
  • 18. Use of Position Titles Using specific IRS position titles:  Provides a common standard for performance expectations.  Helps to ensure that qualified individuals fill positions.  Standardizes communication.  Describes the responsibilities of the position.
  • 19. IRS Supervisory Position Titles Titles for all IRS supervisory levels are shown in the table below. Organizational LevelOrganizational Level TitleTitle Support PositionSupport Position Incident Command Incident Commander Deputy Command Staff Officer Assistant General Staff (Section) Chief Deputy Branch Director Deputy Division/Group Supervisor N/A Unit Leader Manager Strike Team/Task Force Leader Single Resource Boss
  • 20. Knowledge Review (1 of 5) Two Supervisors have been dispatched with resources (personnel and equipment) to evacuate homes within the potential hazard zone. One Supervisor has responsibility for the east side of the community and the other has responsibility for the west side. What type of IRS organizational structure is being described?
  • 21. Knowledge Review (2 of 5) Several utility crews have been organized under a single Supervisor in order to coordinate their repairs of downed power lines. What type of IRS organizational structure is being described?
  • 22. Knowledge Review (3 of 5) HazMat specialists, sanitation workers, and disposal equipment are grouped together, under the direct supervision of a Leader, to handle the removal of hazardous waste. What type of IRS organizational structure is being described?
  • 23. Knowledge Review (4 of 5) As incident objectives and resources expand, the Operations Section Chief begins organizing resources into functional areas that are managed by a Supervisor. On the organizational chart, the title of each component would be a _________________. Operations Section Operations Section Medical (EMS) ? Medical (EMS) ? HazMat ? HazMat ?
  • 24. Knowledge Review (5 of 5) As the operation expands even further, the Operations Section Chief appoints a Director to manage the Groups. On the organizational chart, the title of the organizational component managed by a Director would be called the Emergency Services _________________. Operations Section Operations Section Emergency Services ? Emergency Services ? Medical (EMS) Group Medical (EMS) Group HazMat Group HazMat Group
  • 25. Planning Section Chief The Planning Section Chief:  Gathers, analyzes, and disseminates information and intelligence.  Manages the planning process.  Compiles the Incident Action Plan.  Manages Technical Specialists.
  • 26. Planning Section  Maintains resource status.  Maintains and displays situation status.  Prepares the Incident Action Plan.  Develops alternative strategies.  Provides documentation services.  Prepares the Demobilization Plan.  Provides a primary location for Technical Specialists assigned to an incident.
  • 27. Planning Section: Resources Unit  Conducts all check-in activities and maintains the status of all incident resources.  Plays a significant role in preparing the written Incident Action Plan. Planning SectionPlanning Section Resources Unit Resources Unit Demobilization Unit Demobilization Unit Situation Unit Situation Unit Documentation Unit Documentation Unit
  • 28. Planning Section: Situation Unit  Collects and analyzes information on the current situation.  Prepares situation displays and situation summaries.  Develops maps and projections. Planning SectionPlanning Section Resources Unit Resources Unit Demobilization Unit Demobilization Unit Situation Unit Situation Unit Documentation Unit Documentation Unit Planning SectionPlanning Section
  • 29. Planning Section: Documentation Unit  Provides duplication services, including the written Incident Action Plan.  Maintains and archives all incident-related documentation. Planning SectionPlanning Section Resources Unit Resources Unit Demobilization Unit Demobilization Unit Situation Unit Situation Unit Documentation Unit Documentation Unit Planning SectionPlanning Section
  • 30. Planning Section: Demobilization Unit Assists in ensuring that resources are released from the incident in an orderly, safe, and cost- effective manner. Planning SectionPlanning Section Resources Unit Resources Unit Demobilization Unit Demobilization Unit Situation Unit Situation Unit Documentation Unit Documentation Unit Planning SectionPlanning Section
  • 31. Planning Section: Technical Specialists  Provide special expertise useful in incident management and response.  May be assigned to work in the Planning Section or in other Sections.
  • 32. Knowledge Review (1 of 3) Planning SectionPlanning Section Resources Unit Resources Unit Demobilization Unit Demobilization Unit Situation Unit Situation Unit Documentation Unit Documentation Unit If you needed copies made of the Incident Action Plan, which Unit would you go to?
  • 33. Knowledge Review (2 of 3) Planning SectionPlanning Section Resources Unit Resources Unit Demobilization Unit Demobilization Unit Situation Unit Situation Unit Documentation Unit Documentation Unit If you needed a map of the incident area, which Unit would you go to?
  • 34. Knowledge Review (3 of 3) Planning SectionPlanning Section Resources Unit Resources Unit Demobilization Unit Demobilization Unit Situation Unit Situation Unit Documentation Unit Documentation Unit If you needed to check in at an incident, which Unit would you go to?
  • 35. Logistics Section Responsible for:  Communications.  Medical support to incident personnel.  Food for incident personnel.  Supplies.  Facilities.  Ground support.  Finance: Compensation, Procurement, & Cost etc.
  • 36. Logistics Section LOGISTICS SECTION Service Branch Support Branch Finance Branch Communication Unit Medical Unit Food Unit Resource Provisioning Unit Facilities Unit Ground Support Unit Time Unit Compensation / ClaimUnit Procurement Unit Cost Unit
  • 37. Logistics Section Chief The Logistics Section Chief:  Provides resources and services required to support incident activities.  Provides Finance & Administration functions  Develops portions of Incident Action Plan and forwards them to Planning Section.  Contracts for and purchases goods and services needed at the incident.
  • 38. Logistics Section: Service Branch The Service Branch may be made up of the following Units: Communications Unit Communications Unit Medical Unit Medical Unit Food Unit Food Unit Service BranchService Branch
  • 39. Service Branch: Communications Unit  Prepares and supports the Incident Communication Plan (IRS Form 009).  Distributes and maintains communications equipment.  Supervises the Incident Communications Center.  Ensures adequate communications over the incident. Communications Unit Communications Unit Medical Unit Medical Unit Service BranchService Branch Food Unit Food Unit
  • 40. Service Branch: Medical Unit  Develops the Medical Plan (IRS Form 008).  Provides first aid and light medical treatment.  Prepares procedures for a major medical emergency. Communications Unit Communications Unit Medical Unit Medical Unit Food Unit Food Unit Service BranchService Branch
  • 41. Service Branch: Food Unit  Supplies the food and potable water.  Obtains equipment and supplies to operate food service facilities. Communications Unit Communications Unit Medical Unit Medical Unit Food Unit Food Unit Service BranchService Branch
  • 42. Logistics Section: Support Branch Resource Provisioning Unit Resource Provisioning Unit Facilities UnitFacilities Unit Support BranchSupport Branch Ground Support Unit Ground Support Unit
  • 43. Support Branch: Resource Provisioning Unit  Assists in determining the type and amount of supplies needed to support the incident.  Orders, receives, stores, and distributes supplies.  Services nonexpendable equipment.  Places all resource orders.  Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment. Support BranchSupport Branch Resource Provisioning Unit Resource Provisioning Unit Facilities UnitFacilities Unit Ground Support Unit Ground Support Unit
  • 44. Support Branch: Facilities Unit  Sets up and maintains facilities.  Provides managers for Base and Camps.  Provides facility security and maintenance services (sanitation, lighting, cleanup). Support BranchSupport Branch Facilities UnitFacilities Unit Resource Provisioning Unit Resource Provisioning Unit Ground Support Unit Ground Support Unit
  • 45. Support Branch: Ground Support Unit  Prepares the Transportation Plan.  Arranges for, activates, and documents the fueling and maintenance of ground resources.  Arranges for transportation of personnel, supplies, food, and equipment. Support BranchSupport Branch Resource Provisioning Unit Resource Provisioning Unit Ground Support Unit Ground Support Unit Facilities UnitFacilities Unit
  • 46. Support Branch: Ground Support Unit  Prepares the Transportation Plan.  Arranges for, activates, and documents the fueling and maintenance of ground resources.  Arranges for transportation of personnel, supplies, food, and equipment. Support BranchSupport Branch Resource Provisioning Unit Resource Provisioning Unit Ground Support Unit Ground Support Unit Facilities UnitFacilities Unit
  • 47. The Finance Branch Director:  Is responsible for financial and cost analysis.  Oversees contract negotiations.  Tracks personnel and equipment time.  Processes claims for accidents and injuries.  Works with other Logistics Branches to ensure resources are procured. Logistics: Finance Branch Director
  • 48. Logistics: Finance Branch Director  Contract negotiation and monitoring  Timekeeping  Cost analysis  Compensation for injury or damage to property Finance BranchFinance Branch Time Unit Time Unit Compensation/ Claims Unit Compensation/ Claims Unit Procurement Unit Procurement Unit Cost Unit Cost Unit
  • 49. Logistics:Finance Branch / Time Unit Responsible for incident personnel time recording. Finance BranchFinance Branch Time Unit Time Unit Compensation/ Claims Unit Compensation/ Claims Unit Procurement Unit Procurement Unit Cost Unit Cost Unit
  • 50. Logistics: Finance Branch/Procurement Unit Responsible for administering all financial matters pertaining to:  Vendor contracts.  Leases.  Fiscal agreements. Finance BranchFinance Branch Time Unit Time Unit Compensation/ Claims Unit Compensation/ Claims Unit Procurement Unit Procurement Unit Cost Unit Cost Unit
  • 51. Logistics: Finance Branch /Comp&Claims Unit Responsible for management and direction of administrative matters pertaining to:  Compensation for injury.  Claims-related activities kept for the incident. Time Unit Time Unit Compensation/ Claims Unit Compensation/ Claims Unit Procurement Unit Procurement Unit Cost Unit Cost Unit Finance BranchFinance Branch
  • 52. Logistics: Finance Branch / Cost Unit  Collects all cost data.  Performs cost effectiveness analyses.  Provides cost estimates.  Makes cost savings recommendations. Time Unit Time Unit Compensation/ Claims Unit Compensation/ Claims Unit Procurement Unit Procurement Unit Cost Unit Cost Unit Finance BranchFinance Branch
  • 53. Information and Intelligence Planning Section Planning Section Resources Unit Resources Unit Demobilization Unit Demobilization Unit Situation Unit Situation Unit Documentation Unit Documentation Unit Info. & Intelligence Unit Info. & Intelligence Unit Operations Section Operations Section Planning Section Planning Section Logistics Section Logistics Section Info. & Intelligence Section Info. & Intelligence Section Based on the incident needs, the information and intelligence function may be activated as a fifth Section, as an element within the Operations or Planning Sections, or as part of the Command Staff. Info. & Intelligence Branch Info. & Intelligence Branch Operations Section Operations Section Incident Commander Incident Commander Info. & Intelligence Officer Info. & Intelligence Officer
  • 54. General Staff Functions: Case Study (1 of 7) Instructions: Read the scenario below and then answer the question. The Scenario: At 4:30 p.m. on a very hot and sunny day, a parent calls 100 to report a missing 3-year-old child. The child was outside playing and may have wandered off into a nearby busy/crowded market area adjacent to the home. A local police officer arrives at the scene, establishing the initial IRS organization. ? (Police Officer Unit 1) ? (Police Officer Unit 1) In the IRS organization described above, Police Officer Unit 1 has assumed which role?
  • 55. General Staff Functions: Case Study (2 of 7) The Scenario Continues: A Police Inspector arrives at the scene, along with media personnel and volunteers. What must happen before the Inspector assumes the Incident Commander role?
  • 56. General Staff Functions: Case Study (3 of 7) The Scenario Continues: A transfer of command briefing occurs and the Inspector assumes the Incident Commander role. All Command Staff positions are filled. What is the correct title of the Command Staff member who will manage the media and ensure that the correct messages are communicated? Emergency Medical Technician Emergency Medical Technician Incident Commander Incident Commander ? Officer ? Officer Safety Officer Safety Officer Liaison Officer Liaison Officer Search Group Search Group Investigation Group Investigation Group
  • 57. General Staff Functions: Case Study (4 of 7) The Scenario Continues: The Incident Commander establishes an Operations Section. Within the Search Group, four canine search teams are assigned. The teams have identical resources. The teams are using common communications and are operating under the direct supervision of a Leader. Staging Area Staging Area Operations Section Operations Section Search Group Search Group Health Group Health Group Investigation Group Investigation Group Canine ? Canine ? Volunteer Searchers Volunteer Searchers What is the correct title of this organization? If the resources continue to expand, what might the Operations Section Chief do?
  • 58. General Staff Functions: Case Study (5 of 7) The Scenario Continues: After the first hour, the Incident Commander establishes a second Section that will develop the Incident Action Plan and track the status of resources on the scene. Incident Commander Incident Commander ? Section ? Section Safety Officer Safety Officer Liaison Officer Liaison Officer Information & Media Officer Information & Media Officer Operations Section Operations Section What is the correct title of this Section?
  • 59. General Staff Functions: Case Study (6 of 7) The Scenario Continues: As night falls, more than 50 personnel are on the scene searching for the missing child. Given the number of personnel on the scene, there is a need to provide meals, food, first aid, and rest areas for responders. Which Section is responsible for providing these support resources?
  • 60. General Staff Functions: Case Study (7 of 7) The Scenario Continues: Just before noon the child is found. Which resources would you demobilize first? Why?
  • 61. Activity: General Staff Roles Instructions: 1. Working as a team, review the scenario presented on the next visual. 2. Identify which General Staff positions would be assigned. 3. Next, if you were the Incident Commander, what specific activities would you delegate to each General Staff member? 4. Select a spokesperson. Be prepared to present in 10 minutes.
  • 62. Activity: General Staff Roles Scenario: A Bomb blast in a crowded bus stand in your town has been reported :  PCR has arrived and cordoned off the area of blast.  Ambulance and Fire Assistance are on the way.
  • 63. Discuss Which of the General Staff Positions will be activated and what will be their roles and functions ?
  • 64. Activity: General Staff Roles Scenario contd/-: Another Bomb blast in a crowded market has been reported Unidentified suspicious bags are reported from few more places.
  • 65. Discuss Which of the General Staff Positions will be activated and what will be their roles and functions ?
  • 66. Activity: General Staff Roles Scenario contd/-: NSG has been deputed for bomb disposal and arriving from a nearby city. One army unit and two NDRF teams from other city are likely to reach in 2 hrs.
  • 67. Discuss Which of the General Staff Positions will be activated and what will be their roles and functions ?