INCIDENT COMMAND
SYSTEM
SCENARIO:
In the aftermath of a major earthquake, emergency responders from different
agencies, such as the police, fire department, and medical services, all rush to
the scene to provide assistance. However, without a clear system of
organization, they find themselves getting in each other's way and duplicating
efforts. As a result, response times are delayed and resources are wasted.
What might be the possible solution to this problem?
INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM
Standardized, on-scene, all-hazards incident management
concept
Integrated organizational structure that can match the
complexities and demands of single or multiple incidents without
being hindered by jurisdictional boundaries.
ICS PURPOSES
ICS helps to ensure:
The safety of responders and others
ICS PURPOSES
ICS helps to ensure:
The achievement of tactical objectives
ICS PURPOSES
ICS helps to ensure:
The efficient use of resources
BASIC PRINCIPLES OF ICS
Non- permanent organization
ICS is only activated in response to an
incident (or for planned non-emergency
events).
NOT a permanent organizational
structure or secretariat.
BASIC PRINCIPLES OF ICS
Unity of command and chain of command
Chain of command - orderly line of
authority within the ranks of the
incident management organization
Unity of command - every individual
has a designated supervisor to whom
he or she reports at the scene of the
incident
BASIC PRINCIPLES OF ICS
Span of control
ICS span of control for any supervisor:
– Is between 3 and 7 subordinates.
Optimally does not exceed 5
subordinates.
BASIC PRINCIPLES OF ICS
Modular organization
Develops in top-down, modular
fashion
Expands and contracts based on
response needs
Span of control is core ICS principle
used to determine organizational
structure
BASIC PRINCIPLES OF ICS
Delegation of authority
The Responsible Official establishes
policy, direction, parameters, and
delegates authority to the Incident
Commander for the on-scene
response.
The Incident Commander has direct
tactical and operational
responsibility for conducting incident
management activities.
COMMAND STAFF and GENERAL STAFF
COMMAND STAFF
the Command Staff typically includes a Public Information Officer, a Safety
Officer, and a Liaison Officer, who report directly to the IC/UC and may
have assistants as necessary. Additional positions may be required, depending
on the nature, scope, complexity, and location(s) of the incident(s), or
according to specific requirements established by the IC/UC.
PUBLIC
INFORMATION responsible for interfacing with
the public and media and/or with
OFFICER other agencies with incident-
related information requirements
Whether the command structure is
single or unified, only one Public
Information Officer should be
designated per incident.
The Safety Officer monitors incident
operations and advises the IC/UC on all
SAFETY matters relating to operational safety,
including the health and safety of
OFFICER emergency responder personnel.
ensure ongoing assessment of
hazardous environments, including the
incident Safety Plan, coordination of
multiagency safety efforts, and
implementation of measures to promote
emergency responder safety as well as
the general safety of incident
operations
LIAISON
Incident Command’s point of contact
OFFICER for DRRMC/other government agency
representatives, NGOs, and the private
sector.to provide input on their agency’s
policies, resource availability, and other
incident-related matters.
COMMAND STAFF and GENERAL STAFF
GENERAL STAFF
responsible for the functional aspects of the incident command structure. The
General Staff typically consists of the Operations, Planning, Logistics, and
Finance/Administration Section Chiefs. The Section Chiefs may have one or
more deputies assigned, with the assignment of deputies from other agencies
encouraged in the case of multijurisdictional incidents.
responsible for all tactical
activities focused on reducing the
1. OPERATIONS immediate hazard, saving lives
SECTION and property, establishing
situational control, and restoring
normal operations.
The Operations Section Chief is
responsible to Incident Command
for the direct management of all
incident-related tactical activities
collects, evaluates, and disseminates
incident situation information and
2. PLANNING intelligence to the IC/UC and incident
management personnel.
SECTION
This Section prepares status reports,
displays situation information,
maintains the status of resources
assigned to the incident, and prepares
and documents the IAP, based on
Operations Section input and
guidance from the IC/UC.
3. LOGISTICS Provide all facilities, transportation,
communications, supplies, equipment
SECTION maintenance and fueling, food and
medical services for incident
personnel, and all off-incident
resources. Manage all incident
logistics.
4. FINANCE AND
ADMIN SECTION Manage all financial aspects of an
incident. Provide financial and cost
analysis information as requested.
All incidents are expected to be
managed locally through their Local
DRRMCs by using their own emergency
response teams/personnel, such as
Search and Rescue, Rapid Damage and
Needs Assessment and Incident
Management Teams, as well as material
resources based on the following
criteria:
SECTION 15, RA 10121
Coordination During Emergencies. - The
LDRRMCs shall take the lead in preparing for,
responding to, and recovering from the effects
of any disaster based on the following criteria:
(a) The ___, if a barangay is affected
SECTION 15, RA 10121
Coordination During Emergencies. - The
LDRRMCs shall take the lead in preparing for,
responding to, and recovering from the effects
of any disaster based on the following criteria:
(b) The ________, If two (2) or more
barangays are affected;
SECTION 15, RA 10121
Coordination During Emergencies. - The
LDRRMCs shall take the lead in preparing for,
responding to, and recovering from the effects
of any disaster based on the following criteria:
(c) The _________, if two (2) or more
cities/municipalities are affected;
SECTION 15, RA 10121
Coordination During Emergencies. - The
LDRRMCs shall take the lead in preparing for,
responding to, and recovering from the effects
of any disaster based on the following criteria:
(d) The _________, if two (2) or more
provinces are affected; and
SECTION 15, RA 10121
Coordination During Emergencies. - The
LDRRMCs shall take the lead in preparing for,
responding to, and recovering from the effects
of any disaster based on the following criteria:
(e) The ________, if two (2) or more regions
are affected.
Rapid Damage Assessment
and Needs Analysis (RDANA)
RDANA is a disaster response tool that is
used immediately during the early and
critical state of a disaster as soon as the
conditions allow disaster survey teams to
operate
Rapid Damage Assessment
and Needs Analysis (RDANA)
RDANA is composed of the following:
a. Damage Assessment - this depicts the overall picture of the
incident situation by providing a "snapshot" of the disaster's
magnitude and impact on population and infrastructure. It
answers the question "what has happened?"
b. Needs Analysis - this defines the level and type of immediate
assistance required for the affected population. It answers the
question "what needs to be done?"
Rapid Damage Assessment
and Needs Analysis (RDANA)
The assessment provides information about the needs,
possible intervention strategies and resource
requirements, and aims to identify the following:
1. General overview of the damage
2. Assessment of the situation and recommendation
Reference:
Memorandum Circular no. 04, s. 2012.Implementing Guidelines on the
Use of Incident Command System as an On- scene Disaster Response
and Management Mechanism under the Philippine Disaster Risk
Reductio and Management System
