17. All Hazards Incident Management Team

Standard Operating Procedures for All Hazards Incident Management Team

• The SOP establishes operational procedures for the agency's response and operation at incidents requiring assistance from the Regional Incident Management Team (IMT).

• The Forward component of the IMT should be notified when two mutual-aid Departments or Florida Forest Service is called out via FD All-Call.

• The Area Command component should be activated when two or more simultaneous incidents within two or more fire service jurisdictions occur or when a Strike Team – Task Force is deployed.

• The Area Command component may activate at any time regardless of the above based upon county call volume or complexity of incident types.

• The IMT makeup may vary in size depending on the incident, and the Forward Component consists of Incident Commander, Safety Officer, and Div. Sup.

• The local IMT consists of Incident Commander, Div. /Grp Sup, Plans Chief, Safety Officer, PIO, Staging Manager, Comm Unit Leader, and Law Enforcement.

• The Regional Type 3 IMT consists of IC, Safety, PIO, Liaison, OPS Chief, Plans Chief, Log Chief, and F/A Chief.

• Strike Teams consist of five engines or brush trucks, while Task Forces consist of two engines and three brush trucks.

• A Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) will be established and placed at a strategic location on the incident.

• Anytime a unit is operating in the Hot Zone, at least one protected unit will be on scene and in radio communication with that unit.

• An ALS unit will be requested to establish Rehab on scene to evaluate the crews using the approved Rehab form.

• PAR’s should be conducted at least every 30 minutes while on scene, and accountability should be established immediately using the passport system.Key Considerations for Incident Management Teams

• A Command Bus will respond when an Incident Management Team (IMT) is requested to respond by the County.

• Food and water considerations will be addressed as soon as possible by the IMT.

• The Support Branch of the IMT will address fuel needs as soon as practical.

• Equipment maintenance issues should be considered by the Support Branch, and an agency mechanic should be ordered if needed.

• Local wind speed and direction, temperature, and relative humidity should be obtained if resources are available.

• Weather information should be updated through command at least every two hours or as conditions warrant.

• Fire weather information can be obtained at http://www.freshfromflorida.com/Divisions-Offices/Florida-Forest-Service/Wildland-Fire/Fire-Weather.

• The text is copyrighted by Lexipol, LLC, as of May 22, 2023.

• All rights are reserved for the text, which is published with permission by Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District.

• The text is intended for use by All Hazards Incident Management Team - 7.

• The text provides general information for incident management teams to consider during emergency responses.

• The text emphasizes the importance of addressing essential needs such as food, water, fuel, and equipment maintenance to support effective emergency response.

Standard Operating Procedures for All Hazards Incident Management Team

• The SOP establishes operational procedures for the agency's response and operation at incidents requiring assistance from the Regional Incident Management Team (IMT).

• The Forward component of the IMT should be notified when two mutual-aid Departments or Florida Forest Service is called out via FD All-Call.

• The Area Command component should be activated when two or more simultaneous incidents within two or more fire service jurisdictions occur or when a Strike Team – Task Force is deployed.

• The Area Command component may activate at any time regardless of the above based upon county call volume or complexity of incident types.

• The IMT makeup may vary in size depending on the incident, and the Forward Component consists of Incident Commander, Safety Officer, and Div. Sup.

• The local IMT consists of Incident Commander, Div. /Grp Sup, Plans Chief, Safety Officer, PIO, Staging Manager, Comm Unit Leader, and Law Enforcement.

• The Regional Type 3 IMT consists of IC, Safety, PIO, Liaison, OPS Chief, Plans Chief, Log Chief, and F/A Chief.

• Strike Teams consist of five engines or brush trucks, while Task Forces consist of two engines and three brush trucks.

• A Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) will be established and placed at a strategic location on the incident.

• Anytime a unit is operating in the Hot Zone, at least one protected unit will be on scene and in radio communication with that unit.

• An ALS unit will be requested to establish Rehab on scene to evaluate the crews using the approved Rehab form.

• PAR’s should be conducted at least every 30 minutes while on scene, and accountability should be established immediately using the passport system.Key Considerations for Incident Management Teams

• A Command Bus will respond when an Incident Management Team (IMT) is requested to respond by the County.

• Food and water considerations will be addressed as soon as possible by the IMT.

• The Support Branch of the IMT will address fuel needs as soon as practical.

• Equipment maintenance issues should be considered by the Support Branch, and an agency mechanic should be ordered if needed.

• Local wind speed and direction, temperature, and relative humidity should be obtained if resources are available.

• Weather information should be updated through command at least every two hours or as conditions warrant.

• Fire weather information can be obtained at http://www.freshfromflorida.com/Divisions-Offices/Florida-Forest-Service/Wildland-Fire/Fire-Weather.

• The text is copyrighted by Lexipol, LLC, as of May 22, 2023.

• All rights are reserved for the text, which is published with permission by Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District.

• The text is intended for use by All Hazards Incident Management Team - 7.

• The text provides general information for incident management teams to consider during emergency responses.

• The text emphasizes the importance of addressing essential needs such as food, water, fuel, and equipment maintenance to support effective emergency response.