SS65

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courses : London, May 2013, Safety & Security

International Incident Command Systems

Code : SS65
Date : 20 – 21 May 2013
Venue : London

The Course

Incident Command Systems (ICS) are pre-agreed protocols of how personnel, policies, procedures, facilities, resources and equipment, from a number of agencies, all work together in an organized cooperative and coordinated structure when responding to major cross-boundary/border or multi-agency major emergencies.

This programme investigates and considers for what many consider to be the ‘next step’: the international aspects of an essential Incident Command System (ICS). It will explain and demonstrate best practice from the US, EU and GCC (KSA), and emphasise the importance of all agencies incorporating an ICS structure to assist mutual-aid, organisational development and the successful management of more complex or prolonged major emergencies of the future.

The Goals

How to apply ‘best-practice’ concepts and procedures for multi-agency Command, Direction and Control for a large-scale emergency response
How to rapidly establish a pre-identified unified command structure
Understand the sequence of events that must occur on-scene for efficient multi-agency management to take place
How to identify the principal factors and any potential problem areas found in, or related to such complex major emergencies
How to establish a process of applying resources to rapidly changing events to achieve specific goals

The Delegates

Those who have identified roles and responsibilities for managing potential complex and unique emergency incidents
Pre-identified Members of Crisis Management Teams
Emergency Response Team Leaders and Members
Health Safety & Environment, Fire and Industrial Security Personnel

The Process

Delegates will be encouraged to fully participate in this new and dynamic programme through the use of syndicate work and presentations, group discussions and questionnaires. PowerPoint slides, training DVD’s and case-studies will be fully utilised. The programme will include a comprehensive manual incorporating the full text and a copy of all slides in addition to a CD.

The Programme Content

Day 1

Why do you need an Incident Command System (ICS)

During an unexpected major and complex emergency numerous agencies may respond. Unfamiliar and unanticipated tasks are required to bring the situation under control. Frequently, more equipment and personnel are required to stabilize the scene many of the materials needed may not be immediately available.

Introduction, define the classifications and types of an Emergency
Consider the International ICS best practices
Define ICS
What are the primary strengths of ICS?
When would an ICS be utilised?
Emergency Management Planning for the complex Major Event
Discuss – Is your organisation prepared?
Case Study

International Best Practice

Existing policies or directives may not cover the complex situation encountered. The normal flow of information may be interrupted, and normally predictable system activities may no longer occur.

North America: Components of the U.S. and Canadian ICS
European Union: three levels of incident management
Five major functions: Incident Command; Operations; Logistics; Planning & Administration
Nine principles for each of the above functions
Examples of formats and management systems
Workshop – Designing an ICS
Case Study

ICS in Action

A problem is discovered. Initially all functions of the ICS system must be performed by a single person, the first responder/s – at this moment – they are the entire ICS.

Incident Assessment
Role of the first responder(s) – Emergency Response Teams
Role of the Incident Commander
Multi-agency On-Scene Management
Co-ordination with other agencies plans and procedures
Case Study

Day 2

Integrated Communications & Pre-designated Incident Facilities

Frequently, more equipment and personnel are required to stabilize the scene, and many of the materials needed may not be available locally. Company, neighbours, Government and even International resources may be required to support the response and recovery.