What must take place when transferring command?
All transfers of command must be approved by the agency. The initial Incident Commander will remain in charge until transfer of command is accomplished. Command may transfer to higher qualified or more experienced personnel from the same agency, or be transferred to the employee of another responsible agency.
What are the two types of incident command?
The Incident Command System (ICS) is flexible, scaling up or down as complexity and needs change. Type 5 is the least complex, while Type 1 is the most complex.
When command is transferred the process should?
When command is transferred, the process should include a briefing that captures all essential information for continuing safe and effective operations.
What are some reasons command might be transferred?
Transfer of command may take place for many reasons, including when: A jurisdiction or agency is legally required to take command. Change of command is necessary for effectiveness or efficiency. Incident complexity changes.
What is a Type 1 incident?
Type 1 – Most complex, requiring national resources for safe and effective management and operation. Often requires the activation of response resources from outside the local area. Type 3 – Incident needs exceed onsite capabilities and additional resources from the local area may be brought in to support the response.
What is a Type 3 incident?
A Type 3 IMT or incident command organization manages initial action incidents with a significant number of resources, an extended attack incident until containment/control is achieved, or an expanding incident until transition to a Type 1 or 2 IMT. The incident may extend into multiple operational periods.
When to transfer command from an incident commander?
The initial Incident Commander will remain in charge until transfer of command is accomplished. Command may be transferred when: • A more qualified person is available to assume command. • A jurisdiction or agency is legally required to take command. • The incident complexity changes.
What’s the first step in the transfer of command?
The first step in the transfer of command is for the incoming Incident Commander, if at all possible, to personally perform an assessment of the incident situation with the current Incident Commander. The second step in the transfer of command is to adequately brief the incoming Incident Commander.
What should be included in a transfer of command briefing?
Transfer-of-Command Briefing A transfer-of-command briefing should always take place. The briefing should include the following critical information: • Situation status • Incident objectives and priorities (Incident Action Plan) • Current organization • Resource assignments • Resources en route and/or ordered • Facilities established
How do you transfer command in an ICS?
• Transfer command to a better qualified or more experienced Incident Commander. Transfer of command begins with an initial briefing on the extent of damage and probable response needs. Transfer of Command Procedures One of the main features of ICS are procedures to transfer command with minimal disruption.
