INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM
EXECUTIVE COURSE
Module 1 Objectives
Upon completion of this module, participants
will be able to:
1. Enumerate lessons from past incidents;
2. Explain the overview of ICS;
3. Explain the background of ICS; and
4. Explain the key principles of ICS.
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Scope of Presentation
1. Lessons from past incidents
2. Overview of ICS
3. Background of ICS
4. Key Principles of ICS
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LESSONS FROM PAST
INCIDENTS
Activity: Lessons from Past
Incidents
1. Based on the photos on the slide, brainstorm
on issues and concerns arising from past
disaster response operations.
2. Write the top three (3) issues and concerns in
meta-cards/ flip chart sheets and post them on
the designated wall/board.
Time: 10 minutes
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WOWOWEE Stampede Tropical Storm “Ondoy”
February 2006 September 2009
Quirino Grandstand Hostage Taking
August 2010 Photo credit: Google Images
Issues and Concerns from Past
Incidents (1)
• Lack of reliable incident information
• Inadequate communications
• Too many people reporting to one supervisor
• Too many responders
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Issues and Concerns from Past
Incidents (2)
• Too many organization structures
• Unclear lines of authority
• Terminology differences
• Unclear objectives
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Issues and Concerns from Past
Incidents (3)
• Lack of clarity on who’s in charge
• Confusion
• Political intervention
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OVERVIEW OF ICS
Definition of ICS (1)
ICS is a standard,
on-scene, all-hazard
incident management
concept that can be
used by response
groups.
Photo credits: Google Images
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Definition of ICS (2)
ICS allows users to adopt an
integrated organizational
structure to match the
complexities and demands of
single or multiple incidents.
Photo credits: Google Images
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Purpose of ICS
To ensure:
1. Safety of responders and others
2. Achievement of tactical objectives
3. Efficient use of resources
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Benefits of ICS
• Meets any kind or size of
an incident
• Provides accountability
• Provides logistical and
administrative support to
responders
• Cost effective: avoids
duplication of efforts
Photo credits: Google Images
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Countries using ICS
Full implementation:
• United States
• Canada
• Australia
• New Zealand
• Mexico
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credit: Google Images
Countries using ICS (2)
In transition:
South Asia ASEAN Africa Latin
America
Bhutan Indonesia Ethiopia M a n y
India Philippines Ghana countries
Sri Lanka Thailand
B r u n e i
Darussalam
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BACKGROUND OF ICS
Republic Act 10121, 2010
Section 9 (g): The Office of
Civil Defense (OCD) shall
formulate standard operating
procedures for coordination.
Rule 7 (h), Implementing
Rules and Regulations: The
OCD shall establish ICS as part
of the Philippines’ on- scene
disaster response system.
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Training of ICS National Cadre, 2010 – 2011
34 representatives from NDRRMC member
agencies and LGUs
NDRRMC Memo Circular No. 4,
2012
Signed on March 28, 2012, this provides the
implementing guidelines on the use of the
ICS under the Philippine DRRM System.
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Executive Order No. 82, 2012
Signed on September 4, 2012, this mandates
the activation of the ICS for human- induced
crises.
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ICS National Cadre – 2nd Batch,
2012 – 2013
Due to increasing demand for ICS training, a
second batch of ICS National Cadres was
constituted by OCD in collaboration with the
USFS.
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OCD Memo No. 758A, s 2014
By virtue of OCD Memorandum Order No. 758
A s 2014 dated 23 October 2014 , the ICS
Field Operations Guide was approved.
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NDRRMC Memo. 43, 2016
Signed on August 18, 2016, this provides
the guidelines on the interoperability of the
Incident Management Teams and Response
Clusters.
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NDRRMC Memo. 44, 2016
Also signed on August 18, 2016, this
provides the guidelines on the mobilization
of Incident Management Teams.
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NDRRMC-JMC No. 1, s 2016
Approved on 30 August 2016, this JMC
requires the use of ICS as an integral
component of contingency plan for both
natural and human-induced hazards.
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Regional and Local
Institutionalization
Regional and local DMRRCs formulated
issuances to institutionalize ICS in their
respective areas.
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KEY PRINCIPLES OF
ICS
Primary Management Functions
ICS is built around 5 primary management
functions:
Command
Operations
Planning
Logistics
Finance and Admin
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Management by Objectives
ICS is objective-
driven/ managed
by objectives.
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Unity of Command and
Chain of Command
ICS follows “Unity of Command” and
“Chain of Command”
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Organizational Flexibility
• ICS organization is flexible and modular
• “Form follows function”: only functions/
positions necessary for the incident will be
filled or activated
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Incident Complexity and
Resource Needs
Incident Resource Needs ICS Organization
Complexity
Span of Control
The ideal span of control for any supervisor
is between 3 to 7 subordinates.
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AND SPAN OF CONTROL
POSSIBLY
DANGEROUS
IMPORTANT: Do not combine functions for
one organizational unit
Common Terminology
• All ICS communications should use clear text
(plain language).
• Do not use radio codes, agency-specific codes,
acronyms, or other jargons.
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Accountability
All responders,
regardless of affiliation,
must “check-in” to the
Incident Commander.
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Integrated Communications
Communications are
facilitated and
integrated through a
common
communications plan.
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Resource Management
ICS follows standards for resource
categorization, managing and tracking.
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Incident Action Plan
Response operations are
directed and coordinated
through an Incident
Action Plan.
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ICS Forms and Tools
ICS has a variety of
tools, including forms,
to help standardize
procedures and
documentation
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QUESTIONS?
Module 1 Objectives
Upon completion of this module, participants
will be able to:
1. Enumerate lessons from past incidents;
2. Explain the overview of ICS;
3. Explain the background of ICS; and
4. Explain the key principles of ICS.
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