Peach
Fire Department

Instructor-led discussion focused on the Incident Command System and command structure. Officer selects focus. Topics that fit this sheet include: NIMS / ICS principles (common terminology, modular org, span of control 3-7 ideal, unity of command, chain of command), ICS structure (Command, Operations, Planning, Logistics, Finance/Admin), single command vs unified command, transfer of command (announcement, face-to-face when possible, written notation), command modes for first-arriving officer (Investigation / Fast-Attack / Command), establishing command and the initial radio report (CAN — Conditions, Actions, Needs; or department format), divisions vs groups vs branches vs sectors, expansion of ICS as incident grows, ICS forms (ICS-201 Incident Briefing, ICS-202 Objectives, ICS-203 Org Assignment, ICS-204 Assignment List, ICS-205 Comms Plan), accountability requirements per NFPA 1561 (passport, T-card, command board), Personnel Accountability Reports (PAR) at benchmarks and emergencies, post-mayday command response, and command termination. Reference: NIMS ICS-100/200/300/400, NFPA 1021, NFPA 1561, FEMA Resource Center. Document specific topic covered.

1. 1. State the five major ICS functions and their responsibilities.
2. 2. Describe the three command modes for first-arriving officer.
3. 3. Demonstrate the initial radio report format.
4. 4. Describe transfer-of-command procedures.
5. 5. Review department command SOG and benchmark PAR requirements.

For firefighters from other departments.