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BRUSH FIRE OPERATIONS MANUAL BOOK 99 SCHEDULE A FIRE ROAD MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CONSOLIDATE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT OF LOS ANG...

BRUSH FIRE OPERATIONS MANUAL BOOK 99 SCHEDULE A FIRE ROAD MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CONSOLIDATE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY AND CITY OF LOS ANGELES, BY ITS FIRE DEPARTMENT ROAD NAME AND LOCATION LENGTH 1. East Sepulveda Fire Road 1.7 miles From the fire road gate at the North end of Casiano Road off Mulholland Drive, proceed 1.7 miles South to the fire road gate at the fire road gate at the south end of Casiano Road off Sepulveda. 2. Mount Saint Mary Fire Road 1.3 miles From the fire gate at the northern most parking lot at St. Mary’s College, proceed 1.3 miles North to the Stoney Hill Road gate in the Mountain Gate development. 3. Upper East Mandeville Fire Road 1.5 miles From the fire road gate at the North end of Canyon Back Road off Mountain Gate Road proceed 1.5 miles north to the fire road gate at Mulholland Drive 4. East Mandville Fire Road 1.5 miles From the fire road gate at the North end of Kenter Avenue off Sunset Boulevard, proceed 1.5 miles North to the fire road gate at the south end of Canyon Back Road off Mountain Gate Road. 5. West Mandeville Fire Road 3.6 miles From the fire road gate at the north end of Westridge Road off Mandeville Canyon Road, proceed 3.6 miles north to the fire road gate at Mulholland Drive. 6. Sullivan Fire Road 3.4 miles From the fire road gate at the end of the pavement at the Boy Scout Camp (Camp Josepho) at the end of Capri Drive, proceed 3.4 miles north to the fire road gate at Mulholland Drive. Schedule A Page 2 ROAD NAME AND LOCATION LENGTH 7. Trailer Canyon Fire Road 2.3 miles From the fire road gate at the catch basin off Michael Lane from Palisades Court, proceed 2.3 miles northeast to Temescal Fire Road. 8. Temescal Fire Road 5.0 miles From the fire road gate at Mulholland Drive, proceed south 5 miles through Topanga State Park area, ending at gate of old Splitrock Fir Road area. 9. Chandler-Verdugo Fire Road 6.5 miles From the fire road gate at Edmore Place, proceed 6.5 miles east to the intersection of Wildwood and Verdugo Fire Roads. 10. Hostetler Fire Road 2.3 miles From the fire road gate at La Tuna Canyon and 210 Freeway proceed 2.3 miles southeast to intersection of Verdugo Fire Road. Blacktop pavement runs from La Tuna approximately 500 feet south of gate. TOTAL MILES TO BE GRADED.........................................................................29.1 miles 858(D3-15)  SCHEDULE B FIRE ROAD MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CONSOLIDATED FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY AND CITY OF LOS ANGELES, BY ITS FIRE DEPARTMENT GATE LOCATIONS 1. East Sepulveda Fire Road South end at Casiano Road (North end to be installed by contractor) 2. Mount Saint Mary’s Fire Road South end above college (North end secured by landfill fence) 3. Upper East Mandeville Fire Road North end at Mulholland 4. East Mandeville Fire Road South end at end of Kenter Avenue 5. West Mandeville Fire Road South end at end of Westridge Road 6. Sullivan Fire Road South end above pavement (Junction to Camp Josepho Road) 7. Trailer Canyon Fire Road South end at Michael Lane 8. Maxwell Fire Road South end at Mulholland (north end needs gate at Fryman BUT should be researched for previous legal actions regarding Maxwell Fire Road) NOTE: Notified Div 3 “C” the “BAD” gate is at Mulholland NOT Fryman as it shows here. 9. Barker Fire Road North end at Irendell Lane (south end intersects with Maxwell which is or will be gated) 858(D3-15)  BRUSH FIRE OPERATIONS MANUAL Los Angeles City Fire Department June 3, 1991 TO ALL MEMBERS The prolonged drought in Southern California has combined with a "dieback" disease of the brush to create the most potentially dangerous fire conditions faced by firefighters in recent memory. As evidenced in fires last year, the brush will burn with a vengeance in areas and under weather conditions not hereto thought to be particularly dangerous. In effect, the fire season has been lengthened to an almost year round condition. To meet this challenge, the Department's brush firefighting procedures and written reference materials were reviewed by the Brush Committee. The material was updated and expanded into a new Book 99 entitled "Brush Fire Operations Manual." This manual will replace the old Book 99, "Incident Command Brush Fire Guide." It will combine the FIRESCOPE Incident Command System, applicable Training Bulletins, COMO Lesson Plans, Departmental Bulletins and other reference sources into one manual. The material is divided into the following chapters: Chapter 1 Brush Fire Incident Command System Chapter 2 Strategy and Tactics Chapter 3 Basic Operations Chapter 4 Safety Issues Chapter 5 Fire Environment Chapter 6 Vegetation Management Chapter 7 Interagency Coordination Chapter 8 Evacuation Guidelines Officers shall possess a thorough knowledge and members a working knowledge of the material contained in this manual to ensure uniformity and effectiveness in the performance of their duties. DONALD 0. MANNING DONALD 0. MANNING Chief Engineer and General Man DOM:ia/2369R  BRUSH MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter Page INTRODUCTION I BRUSH FIRE INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM.................................................. 1 – 1 LAFD Brush Organization Chart.................................................................... 1 – 2 Glossary of ICS Terms................................................................................. 1 – 3 Incident Commander..................................................................................... 1 – 9 Organization Chart.................................................................................. 1 – 10 General Staff......................................................................................... 1 – 11 Command Staff............................................................................................ 1 – 13 Organization Chart.................................................................................. 1 – 14 Command Staff Chief............................................................................. 1 – 15 Public Information Officer....................................................................... 1 – 16 Safety Officer.......................................................................................... 1 – 17 Liaison Officer......................................................................................... 1 – 18 Planning Section........................................................................................... 1 – 20 Organization Chart.................................................................................. 1 – 21 Planning Section Chief............................................................................ 1 – 22 Situation Status Unit Leader.................................................................... 1 – 24 Resource Status Unit Leader................................................................... 1 – 27 Documentation Unit Leader..................................................................... 1 – 32 Technical Advisory Unit Leader............................................................... 1 – 33 Water Resources.............................................................................. 1 – 33 Training............................................................................................ 1 – 34 Bulldozer Operations........................................................................ 1 – 34 Fire Behavior.................................................................................... 1 – 34 Logistics Section........................................................................................... 1 – 36 Organization Chart.................................................................................. 1 – 37 Logistics Section Chief............................................................................ 1 – 38 Ground Support Unit Leader.................................................................... 1 – 40 Base Unit Leader.................................................................................... 1 – 41 Communication Unit Leader.................................................................... 1 – 43 Medical Unit Leader................................................................................ 1 – 46 Supply and Food Unit Leader.................................................................. 1 – 48 Operations Section........................................................................................ 1 – 51 Organization Chart.................................................................................. 1 – 52 Operations Section Chief........................................................................ 1 – 53 Branch Director....................................................................................... 1 – 55 Division Supervisor................................................................................. 1 – 56 Strike Team/Tactical Team Leader......................................................... 1 – 57 Air Operations Director............................................................................ 1 – 58 (i) Chapter Page I Helicopter Coordinator........................................................................... 1 – 60 Helicopter Support Supervisor................................................................. 1 – 62 Air Recon Officer................................................................................... 1 – 64 Staging Area Manager............................................................................ 1 – 65 Finance Section............................................................................................ 1 – 67 Organization Chart.................................................................................. 1 – 68 Finance Section Chief............................................................................. 1 – 69 ICS/Multi-Agency Operations Outside L. A City............................................. 1 – 70 Strike Team Leader/Division Supervisor ICS Operational Procedures........................................................................... 1 – 71 II STRATEGY AND TACTICS............................................................................... 2 – 1 Preplanning................................................................................................... 2 – 1 Sizeup.......................................................................................................... 2 – 1 Strategy......................................................................................................... 2 – 2 Direct Attack........................................................................................... 2 – 3 Indirect Attack......................................................................................... 2 – 3 Control Plan............................................................................................ 2 – 5 Tactical Use of Companies............................................................................ 2 – 5 Deployment of Equipment....................................................................... 2 – 6 Structural Protection................................................................................ 2 – 7 Use of Radio........................................................................................... 2 – 9 Water Usage................................................................................................. 2 – 10 Chief Officer Response................................................................................. 2 – 10 III BASIC OPERATIONS......................................................................................... 3 – 1 Fire Control Lines.......................................................................................... 3 – 1 Scratch Lines.......................................................................................... 3 – 1 Control Line............................................................................................ 3 – 1 Patrolling................................................................................................. 3 – 1 Basic Hose Lay............................................................................................. 3 – 2 Methods of Extension................................................................................... 3 – 3 Hose Rolls............................................................................................... 3 – 3 Bucket Brigade........................................................................................ 3 – 3 Wet Line/Dry Line................................................................................... 3 – 3 Continuous Line...................................................................................... 3 – 3 Pulling Hose With Helicopter................................................................... 3 – 4 L.A.F.D. Water Shuttle Assembly.................................................................. 3 – 6 (ii) Chapter Page III L.A.F.D. Standard Basic Relay Operations.................................................... 3 – 11 Brush Exposure Lay...................................................................................... 3 – 15 Auxiliary Water Supplies............................................................................... 3 – 16 Siphon Ejectors............................................................................................. 3 – 17 Swimming Pool Auxiliary Water Supply (S.P.A.W.S.)........................................................................................... 3 – 22 Backfire Operations....................................................................................... 3 – 27 Coldtrailing.................................................................................................... 3 – 29 Helicopter Support........................................................................................ 3 – 31 Helicopter Water Filling Procedures.............................................................. 3 – 32 IV SAFETY ISSUES................................................................................................ 4 – 1 Protective Clothing........................................................................................ 4 – 1 "Watch Out Situations".................................................................................. 4 – 2 Ten Standard Firefighting Orders.................................................................. 4 – 3 Terrain and Situation Hazards....................................................................... 4 – 5 Spot Fires............................................................................................... 4 – 5 Saddles.................................................................................................. 4 – 7 Ridges..................................................................................................... 4 – 8 Canyons.................................................................................................. 4 – 9 Placing Apparatus......................................................................................... 4 – 11 Fire Shelters.................................................................................................. 4 – 12 V FIRE ENVIRONMENT......................................................................................... 5 – 1 Weather....................................................................................................... 5 – 1 Topography.................................................................................................. 5 – 9 Fuels............................................................................................................. 5 – 11 Division III Fire Weather Information............................................................. 5 – 14 National Fire Danger Rating System.............................................................. 5 – 20 Pre-deployment............................................................................................. 5 – 21 (iii) Chapter Page VI VEGETATION MANAGEMENT........................................................................... 6 – 1 Prescription Burning...................................................................................... 6 – 2 Brush Clearance Program............................................................................. 6 – 4 VII INTERAGENCY COORDINATION...................................................................... 7 – 1 Firescope...................................................................................................... 7 – 1 Mutual Aid..................................................................................................... 7 – 2 Hand Crews................................................................................................... 7 – 7 Firefighting Aircraft........................................................................................ 7 – 11 Bulldozers..................................................................................................... 7 – 15 VIII EVACUATION GUIDELINES............................................................................. 8 – 1 (iv)  CHAPTER 1 BRUSH FIRE INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM (2369R) 1-1  LAFD BRUSH FIRE INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM INCIDENT COMMANDER COMMAND STAFF CHIEF § INFO. OFFICER § SAFETY OFFICER § LIAISON OFFICER PLANNING OPERATIONS LOGISTICS FINANCE SECTION CHIEF SECTION CHIEF SECTION CHIEF SECTION CHIEF Situation Ground Support Unit Leader Unit Leader Resources Base Unit Leader Manager Documentation Communication Unit Leader Unit Leader Technical Specialist Medical Unit Leader § Water Resources § Training § Bulldozer Op. Supply & Food § Fire Behavior Unit Leader Staging Area Air Operations Manager Director Air Helicopter Air Support Recon Coordinator Supervisor Branch Branch Director Director Division/Group Division/Group Division/Group Division/Group Supervisor Supervisor Supervisor Supervisor (S/T’s & Single Resources) (S/T’s & Single Resources) (S/T’s & Single Resources) (S/T’s & Single Resources) 1–2 (2369R) GLOSSARY OF ICS TERMS ACTION PLAN. Any tactical plan for an organizational element activity developed in consequence of the Incident Action Plan. ACTIVE RESOURCES. Resources checked-in and assigned work tasks at an incident. AGENCY REPRESENTATIVE: Individual assigned to an incident from an assisting or cooperating agency who has been delegated full authority to make decisions on all matters affecting that agencies participation at the incident. Agency Representatives report to the Incident Liaison Officer. AIR TANKER: Any fixed wing aircraft certified by FAA as being capable of transport and delivery of fire retardant solutions. ALLOCATED RESOURCES: Resources dispatched to an incident that have not yet checked-in with the Incident Communications Center. ASSISTING AGENCY: An agency directly contributing suppression, rescue, support, or service resources to another fire suppression agency. AUTOMATIC AID: A system wherein two or more fire departments operate essentially as a single agency to respond routinely across jurisdictional boundaries for distances not in excess of 5 miles to render mutual assistance in combating fire emergencies. AVAILABLE RESOURCES: Resources assigned to an incident and available for an assignment. BASE: That location at which the primary logistics functions are coordinated and administered. (Incident name or other designator will be added to the term "BASE".) The Incident Command Post may be co-located with the base. There is only one base per incident. BRANCH: That organization level having functional/geographic responsibility for major segments of incident operations. The Branch level is organizationally between Section and Division or Groups. BRUSH PATROL UNIT: Any light, mobile unit, having limited pumping and water capacity for off-road operations. BULLDOZER TENDER: Any ground vehicle, with personnel, capable of maintenance, minor repairs and limited fueling of bulldozers. CAMP: A geographical site, within the general incident area, separate from the base, equipped and staffed to provide food, water, and sanitary services to incident personnel. 1–3 (2369R) GLOSSARY OF ICS TERMS (Continued) CLEAR TEXT: The use of plain English in radio communication transmissions. No ten codes, or agency specific codes are used when using Clear Text. COMMAND: The act of directing, ordering and/or controlling resources by virtue of explicit legal, agency, or delegated authority. COMMAND STAFF: The Command Staff consists of the Information Officer, Safety Officer, and Liaison Officer, who report directly to the Incident Commander. COMPANY: Any piece of equipment having a full complement of personnel COMM UNIT: (Communications Unit) A vehicle (trailer or mobile van) used to provide the major part of an incident Communications Center. COORDINATION: The process of systematically analyzing a situation, developing relevant information, and informing appropriate command authority (for its decision) of viable alternatives for selection of the most effective combination of available resources to meet specific objectives. The coordination process (which can be either intra-or inter-agency) does not in and of itself involve command dispatch actions. However, personnel responsible for coordination may perform command or dispatch functions within limits as established by specific agency delegations, procedures, legal authority, etc. COOPERATING AGENCY: An agency supplying assistance other than direct suppression, rescue support, or service functions to the incident control effort (e.g., Red Cross, law enforcement agency, telephone companies, etc.) CREW TRANSPORT: Any vehicle capable of transporting personnel in specific numbers. DISPATCH: The implementation of a command decision to move a resource or resources from one place to another. DIVISION: That organization level having responsibility for operations within a defined geographic area or with functional responsibility. The Division level is organizationally between the Strike Team and the Branch. 1–4 (2369R) GLOSSARY OF ICS TERMS (Continued) DOZER COMPANY: Any dozer with a minimum complement of two persons. ENGINE: Any ground vehicle providing specified levels of pumping, water and hose capacity but with less than the specific level of personnel. ENGINE COMPANY: Any ground vehicle providing specified levels of pumping, water hose capacity and personnel. FIREMOD: A computer program which, with given information, will predict an hourly rate of spread from a point. FLYCREW: A hand crew of predetermined size transported to an incident via helicopter. FOOD DISPENSER: Any vehicle capable of dispensing food to incident personnel. FUEL TENDER: Any vehicle capable of supplying fuel to ground or airborne equipment. GENERAL STAFF: The group of incident management personnel comprised of the: Incident Commander Operations Chief Planning Chief Logistics Chief Finance Chief GROUP: A functional division (e. g. air support, salvage, structure protection, etc.) HAND CREW: Predetermined individuals that are supervised, organized, and trained principally for clearing brush as a fire suppression measure. HEAVY EQUIPMENT TRANSPORT: Any ground vehicle capable of transporting a dozer. HELIBASE: A location within the general incident area for parking, fueling, maintenance, and loading of helicopters. HELITACK CREW: A crew of 3 or more individuals who may be assigned to operations or to support helicopter operations. HELICOPTER TENDER: A ground service vehicle capable of supplying fuel and support equipment to helicopters. 1–5 (2369R) GLOSSARY OF ICS TERMS (Continued) HELISPOT: A location where a helicopter can take off and land. Some helispots may be used for temporary retardant loading. INCIDENT ACTION PLAN: The Incident Action Plan, which is initially prepared at the first meeting, contains general control objectives reflecting the overall incident strategy, and specific action plans for the next operational period. When complete, the Incident Action Plans will have a number of attachments. INCIDENT COMMANDER: The individual responsible for the management of all incident operations. INCIDENT COMMAND POST (ICP): That location at which the primary command functions are executed and usually co-located with the incident base. The ICP may be moved during the duration of an incident but only one ICP will be in place. INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM (ICS): The combination of facilities, equipment, personnel, procedures, and communications operating within a common organizational structure with responsibility for management of assigned resources to effectively accomplish stated objectives pertaining to an incident. IR (INFRA RED): A heat detection system used for fire detection, mapping and spot identification. IR GROUNDLINK: A capability through the use of a special mobile ground station to receive air ground infrared imagery for interpretation. JURISDICTIONAL AGENCY: The agency having jurisdiction and responsibility for a specific geographical area. MESSAGE CENTER: The message center is part of the Communications Center and is co-located or placed adjacent to it. It receives, records, and routes information about resources reporting to the incident, resources status, and administrative and tactical traffic. MULTIAGENCY COORDINATION, SYSTEM (MAC): The combination of facilities, equipment, personnel, procedures, and communications integrated into a common system with responsibility for coordination of assisting agency resources and support to agency emergency operations. 1–6 (2369R) GLOSSARY OF ICS TERMS (Continued) OPERATIONS COORDINATION CENTER (OCC): The primary facility of the Multi-agency Coordination System. It houses the staff and equipment necessary to perform the MACS functions. OPERATIONAL PERIOD: The period of time scheduled for execution of a given set of operation actions as specified in the Incident Action Plan. ORTHOPHOTO MAPS: Aerial photographs corrected to scale such that geographic measurements may be taken directly from the prints. They may contain graphically emphasized geographic features and may be provided with overlays of such features as: water systems, important facility locations, etc. OUT-OF-SERVICE RESOURCES: Resources assigned to an incident but unable to respond for mechanical, rest or personnel reasons. OVERHEAD PERSONNEL: Personnel who are assigned to supervisory positions which includes Incident Commander, Command Staff, General Staff, Directors, Supervisors and Unit Leaders. PLANNING MEETING: A meeting, held as needed throughout the duration of an incident, to select specific strategies and tactics for incident control operations and for service and support planning. RADIO CACHE: A cache may consist of a number of portable radios, a base station and in some cases a repeater stored in a predetermined location for dispatch to incidents. RAWS: Remote Automated Weather Station. RAWS are air transportable mobile weather units that are available through the United States Forest Service for deployment at an incident. Personnel to operate RAWS units are available from the National Weather Service. REINFORCED ATTACK: Those resources requested in addition to the initial attack. REPORTING LOCATIONS: Any one of six facilities/locations where incident assigned resources may check in to the incident. The locations are: Incident Command Post-Resources Unit (RESTAT). Base, Camp, Staging Area, Helibase or Division Supervisor for direct line assignments. (Check-in at one location only). RESCUE MEDICAL: Any manned ground vehicle capable of providing emergency medical services. RESOURCES: All personnel and major items of equipment available, or potentially available, for assignment to incident tasks on which status is maintained. 1–7 (2369R) GLOSSARY OF ICS TERMS (Continued) RESTAT: An acronym for Resources Unit - A unit within the Planning Section. SECTION: That organization level having functional responsibility for primary segments of incident operations such as: Operations, Planning, Logistics, Finance. The Section level is organizationally between Branch and Incident Commander. SITSTAT: An acronym for the Situation Unit - A Unit within the Planning Section. STAGING AREA: That location where incident personnel and equipment are assigned on a three (3) minute available status. STRIKE TEAM: Specific combinations of the same kind and type of resources, with common communications and a leader. TACTICAL TEAM: A group of resources with common communications and leader temporarily assembled for a specific mission. TECHNICAL SPECIALISTS: Personnel with special skills who are activated only when needed. Technical Specialists may be needed in the areas of fire behavior, water resources, environmental concerns, resource use and training areas. UNIT: That organization element having functional responsibility for a specific incident planning, logistic, or finance activity. WATER TENDER: Any ground vehicle capable of transporting specific quantities of water. 1-8 (2369R) INCIDENT COMMANDER 1-9 (2369R)  LAFD BRUSH FIRE INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM INCIDENT COMMANDER COMMAND STAFF CHIEF § INFO. OFFICER § SAFETY OFFICER § LIAISON OFFICER PLANNING OPERATIONS LOGISTICS FINANCE SECTION CHIEF SECTION CHIEF SECTION CHIEF SECTION CHIEF Situation Ground Support Unit Leader Unit Leader Resources Base Unit Leader Manager Documentation Communication Unit Leader Unit Leader Technical Specialist Medical Unit Leader § Water Resources § Training § Bulldozer Op. Supply & Food § Fire Behavior Unit Leader Staging Area Air Operations Manager Director Air Helicopter Air Support Recon Coordinator Supervisor Branch Branch Director Director Division/Group Division/Group Division/Group Division/Group Supervisor Supervisor Supervisor Supervisor (S/T’s & Single Resources) (S/T’s & Single Resources) (S/T’s & Single Resources) (S/T’s & Single Resources) 1 – 10 (2369R) INCIDENT COMMANDER The Incident Commander is responsible for the management of all incident operations including the development and implementation of strategic decisions. This officer establishes the incident command organization which is appropriate for the magnitude and nature of the incident, approves the ordering and release of resources, and directs and coordinates staff activities. GENERAL STAFF INCIDENT COMMANDER COMMAND STAFF CHIEF § INFO. OFFICER § SAFETY OFFICER § LIAISON OFFICER PLANNING OPERATIONS LOGISTICS FINANCE SECTION CHIEF SECTION CHIEF SECTION CHIEF SECTION CHIEF INCIDENT COMMANDERS CHECKLIST A. Manage incident operations. B. Establish a command post. C. Conduct initial and periodic planning meetings. D. Activate organization elements and facilities as required. E. Brief Section Chiefs and staff members. F. Authorize implementation of incident plans. G. Determine information requirements and inform command personnel. H. Coordinate staff activity. 1 – 11 (2369R) INCIDENT COMMANDERS CHECKLIST (Continued) I. Approve requests for additional resources. J. Report summary of incident status to the dispatch center. K. Approve plan for demobilization and release of resources. 1 – 12 (2369R) COMMAND STAFF COMMAND STAFF CHIEF PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER SAFETY OFFICER LIAISON OFFICER 1 - 13 (2369R)  LAFD BRUSH FIRE INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM INCIDENT COMMANDER COMMAND STAFF CHIEF § INFO. OFFICER § SAFETY OFFICER § LIAISON OFFICER PLANNING OPERATIONS LOGISTICS FINANCE SECTION CHIEF SECTION CHIEF SECTION CHIEF SECTION CHIEF Situation Ground Support Unit Leader Unit Leader Resources Base Unit Leader Manager Documentation Communication Unit Leader Unit Leader Technical Specialist Medical Unit Leader § Water Resources § Training § Bulldozer Op. Supply & Food § Fire Behavior Unit Leader Staging Area Air Operations Manager Director Air Helicopter Air Support Recon Coordinator Supervisor Branch Branch Director Director Division/Group Division/Group Division/Group Division/Group Supervisor Supervisor Supervisor Supervisor (S/T’s & Single Resources) (S/T’s & Single Resources) (S/T’s & Single Resources) (S/T’s & Single Resources) 1 – 14 (2369R) COMMAND STAFF CHIEF The Command Staff Chief is subordinate to the Incident Commander, and is responsible for the supervision and coordination of the activities of the command staff, i.e., Public Information, Safety & Liaison Officers. The Command Staff Chief may assume the duties of Command Staff positions no filled. The on call Staff B/C is dispatched as the Command Staff Chief. COMMAND STAFF INCIDENT COMMANDER COMMAND STAFF CHIEF § INFO. OFFICER § SAFETY OFFICER § LIAISON OFFICER COMMAND STAFF CHIEF CHECKLIST A. Obtain briefing from Incident Commander. B. Brief the Command Staff with appropriate information C. Assign work locations for Command Staff. D. Supervise the activities of the Command Staff. E. Coordinate activities with the Incident Commander. F. Provide staff assistance to the Incident Commander as needed. G. Determine need for additional staff personnel 1 - 15 (2369R) PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER The Public Information Officer is a member of the Command Staff, and is responsible for the formulation and release of information about the incident to the news media and other appropriate agencies and organizations. He is also responsible for coordinating incident information and news releases with the Public Service Officer at O.C.D. PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER INCIDENT COMMANDER COMMAND STAFF CHIEF § INFO. OFFICER § SAFETY OFFICER § LIAISON OFFICER PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER'S CHECKLIST: A. Obtain briefing from Incident Commander or Command Staff Chief. B. Collect incident information. C. Prepare information for news releases. D. Obtain approval for the release of information from the Incident Commander. E. Transmit news release and incident information to the Public Service Officer at O.C.D. and news media personnel at the scene. F. Provide liaison between media and incident personnel G. Maintain updated information. H. Respond to special requests for information. I. Request additional personnel thru Command Staff Chief. 1 - 16 (2369R) SAFETY OFFICER The Safety Officer is a member of the Command Staff, and is responsible for monitoring and assessing hazardous and unsafe situations and developing measures for assuring personnel safety. To accomplish this, the Safety Officer maintains awareness of active and developing situations and advises incident personnel accordingly. This officer investigates injuries/accidents to identify causes. SAFETY OFFICER INCIDENT COMMANDER COMMAND STAFF CHIEF § INFO. OFFICER § SAFETY OFFICER § LIAISON OFFICER SAFETY OFFICER'S CHECKLIST A. Identify potentially unsafe or hazardous situations associated with the incident. B. Participate in planning meetings and advise on safety matters. C. Review appropriate incident plans. D. Advise incident personnel in matters affecting personnel safety. E. Coordinate with appropriate supervisory personnel to stop or prevent unsafe acts. F. Investigate accidents/injuries that occur within the incident area. G. Review the Medical Plan as prepared by the Medical Unit. H. Coordinate activities with the Medical Unit, as appropriate. I. Maintain liaison with representatives of Governmental safety and health agencies. 1 - 17 (2369R) LIAISON OFFICER The Liaison officer is a member of the Command Staff, and is responsible for interacting with the assisting and cooperating agencies at the incident. These include fire suppression agencies, law enforcement, Red Cross, public utilities, and other service agencies. Normally, the department's Disaster Preparedness Officer is dispatched as the Liaison Officer. LIAISON OFFICER INCIDENT COMMANDER COMMAND STAFF CHIEF § INFO. OFFICER § SAFETY OFFICER § LIAISON OFFICER LIAISON OFFICER'S CHECKLIST A. Provide a point of contact for assisting/cooperating agencies. B. Identify liaison personnel from each agency. C. Respond to requests from incident personnel for inter-agency contacts. D. Monitor incident operations to identify current or potential inter-agency problems. E. Notify Command Staff Chief of need for additional personnel. 1 - 18 (2369R) LIAISON OFFICERS CHECKLIST (Continued) NOTE: The D. P. O. 's vehicle has the Civil Defense Command Frequency (KJP 427 - 30.90 MHz) which has the capabilities of contacting key City personnel at home, office, or by radio; and other department dispatch points and base stations. This includes: MAYOR AND STAFF CITY COUNCIL AND STAFF POLICE DEPARTMENT Tactical Planning Scientific Investigation Division Bomb Disposal Truck OTHER EXECUTIVES City Attorney Board of Public Works Board of Education Civil Defense Coordinator Bureau of Engineering Public Utilities and Transportation, Gen. Mgr. Harbor Department, Port Warden Medical Services Division, Exec. Asst. Dept. of Water & Power, Gen. Mgr. Public Buildings Bureau, Director Community Development Dept., Gen. Mgr. Dept. of Bldg. Safety, Supt. & Gen. Mgr. DISPATCH POINTS AND BASE STATIONS City Hall East E.O.C. Parker Center – Radio Room City Hall East – Radio Room Mt. Lee - Radio Operation Water & Power – Radio Room Harbor Dept. – Operations International Airport - Operations Fort MacArthur - Alternate E.O.C. Saugus Facility MOBILE BASE STATIONS Police Operated Civil Defense Trailer Metropolitan Area Valley Area 1 - 19 (2369R) PLANNING SECTION PLANNING SECTION CHIEF SITUATION UNIT LEADER RESOURCE UNIT LEADER DOCUMENTATION UNIT LEADER TECHNICAL SPECIALIST § WATER RESOURCES § TRAINING § BULLDOZER OPERATIONS § FIRE BEHAVIOR 1 - 20 (2369R)  LAFD BRUSH FIRE INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM INCIDENT COMMANDER COMMAND STAFF CHIEF § INFO. OFFICER § SAFETY OFFICER § LIAISON OFFICER PLANNING OPERATIONS LOGISTICS FINANCE SECTION CHIEF SECTION CHIEF SECTION CHIEF SECTION CHIEF Situation Ground Support Unit Leader Unit Leader Resources Base Unit Leader Manager Documentation Communication Unit Leader Unit Leader Technical Specialist Medical Unit Leader § Water Resources § Training § Bulldozer Op. Supply & Food § Fire Behavior Unit Leader Staging Area Air Operations Manager Director Air Helicopter Air Support Recon Coordinator Supervisor Branch Branch Director Director Division/Group Division/Group Division/Group Division/Group Supervisor Supervisor Supervisor Supervisor (S/T’s & Single Resources) (S/T’s & Single Resources) (S/T’s & Single Resources) (S/T’s & Single Resources) 1 – 21 PLANNING SECTION CHIEF The Planning Section Chief is a member of the General Staff and reports to the Incident Commander. This officer is responsible for the collection, evaluation, dissemination, and use of information about the development of the incident, status of resources, and other information needed to: 1. Understand the current situation. 2. Predict probable course of incident events. 3. Prepare control objectives and alternate strategies. ORGANIZATION: When activated, the Planning Section may contain the following units under the supervision of the Planning Section Chief: INCIDENT COMMANDER PLANNING SECTION CHIEF Situation Unit Leader Resources Unit Leader Documentation Unit Leader Technical Specialist § Water Resources § Training § Bulldozer Op. § Fire Behavior NOTE: If a unit is not formally activated, the functions are assumed by the Planning Section Chief, or by combining unit functions. 1 – 22 PLANNING SECTION (Continued) PLANNING SECTION CHIEF'S CHECKLIST A. Activate Planning Section Units as appropriate. B. Supervise and coordinate activities of units or functions. C. Assist in the plans and organizes preparation of incident plans and control objectives. D. Obtain appropriate information and material for planning activities. E. Determine anticipated needs for personnel and resources (types, quantities, and locations). F. Identify need for use of specialized resource or equipment. G. Provide periodic predictions and updates on course of incident. H. Compile and display incident status information. I. Provide traffic plan for incident area, where necessary. J. Advise General Staff of incident status. K. Prepare and distribute Incident Commander's orders and information. L. Prepare recommendations for release of resources for Incident Commander. 1 – 23 (2369R) SITUATION STATUS UNIT ORGANIZATION: The Situation Unit (SITSTAT) is primarily responsible for the collection and organization of incident status and situation information and the evaluation, analysis and display of incident information. These two major responsibilities are performed by Field Reconnaissance Operations and Command Post Display Operations. The SITSTAT Unit Leader is responsible for ensuring these major functions are performed by unit personnel. The SITSTAT Unit Leader organizationally reports to the Planning Section Chief and may organize the Unit as illustrated below. SITUATION STATUS UNIT: PLANNING SECTION CHIEF Situation Unit Leader Field Command Post Reconnaisance Photographic Display Operations Operations Operations Field Observer Photographer Recorder § Field Reconnaissance Operations is responsible for the collection and organization of incident situation information. This activity is performed by field observers or by input from Operations Section personnel. § Photographic Operations is responsible for providing incident Photographic services. This activity when requested is performed by a photographer. § Command Post Display Operations is responsible for the evaluation analysis and display of incident status information obtained from field observers, resource status reports, photographs and infrared data. These activities are performed by recorders. 1 - 24 (2369R) PERSONNEL: The number of personnel needed to perform the major functions and responsibilities assigned to the SITSTAT Unit varies based on the General Staff, SITSTAT Leader's requirements, and the size and complexity of the incident (i.e., number of personnel and equipment committed to an incident). The Command Post Display Operations will normally be performed by Chief Officers' Staff Assistants. SITUATION UNIT LEADER'S CHECKLIST A. Receive briefing from Planning Section Chief. B. Assemble and analyze incident data. C. Prepare and maintain Command Post SITSTAT display information. D. Assign duties to Situation Unit (SITSTAT) personnel. E. Request additional SITSTAT personnel or release excess personnel as necessary. F. Collect fire data at earliest possible opportunity and continue for duration of incident. G. Obtain and analyze infrared data as applicable. H. Post data on unit displays and Command Post displays at scheduled intervals or as requested by Command Post personnel. I. Participate in incident planning meetings as required by the Incident Commander. J. Prepare summary of Incident Status before each planning meeting. K. Prepare traffic plan for routing traffic external and internal to the incident for approval by the Planning Section Chief. L. Provide photographic services and maps. M. Provide resource and situation status information in response to specific requests. N. Maintain Situation Status Unit records. 0. Assure that the necessary supplies and materials for performing SITSTAT functions are available, requested or replaced. 1 – 25 (2369R)  ISC MAP DISPLAY SYMBOLOGY RED ORANGE 7-21-89 1830 7-21-89 1330 FIRE ORGIN FIRE SPREAD PREDICTION UNCONTROLLED FIRE LINE BLACK SPOT FIRE COMPLETED LINE PLANNED FIRE LINE 7-21-89 HAZARDS - 1345 IDENTIFY PLANNED SECONDARY LINE PROPOSED DOZER BLUE LINE INCIDENT COMMAND COMPLETED DOZER LINE POST FIREBREAK (PLANNED B BASE OR INCOMPLETE) STAGING S FIREBREAK COMPLETED WIND SPEED AND H HELISPOT DIRECTION H HELIBASE BRANCHES FIRST AID STATION DIVISIONS R REPEATER/RELAY RIDGES WATER SOURCE W TYPE, POND, POOL ETC DRAINAGES MOBIL WEATHER UNIT X IR GROUND LINK RESOURCES UNIT Organization: The Resources Unit (RESTAT) is primarily responsible for maintaining resource status for the incident. This includes the gathering and processing of information to maintain accurate, up to date, information on the current status and location of all resources (equipment and personnel) allocated or assigned to an incident. Lists, F-666, F-666 A & B, charts, displays, or "T" cards may be used to facilitate status keeping. Status changes of resources must be forwarded to the RESTAT unit by responsible supervisors so that the resource status summary reflects accurate and up to date information for use in management decisions. These major responsibilities are categorized as status recording operations. The RESTAT Unit leader is responsible for ensuring that these major functions are performed by unit personnel. The RESTAT Unit Leader organizationally reports to the Planning Section Chief and organizes the unit as illustrated below. RESOURCES STATUS UNIT PLANNING SECTION CHIEF Resources Unit Leader Status Recording Operations Recorder 1 - 27 (2369R) RESOURCES UNIT RESOURCES STATUS UNIT: (Cont.) Status recording operations is responsible for receiving, recording, and maintaining displays and records of suppression and rescue resources including single resources, strike teams, and overhead personnel down through strike team leader, including personnel in the personnel pool. It is also responsible for maintaining status on overhead personnel of other sections of the Incident Command System organization down through unit leaders. Information on the location and status (active or available) of equipment and personnel is recorded on various forms and charts, and posted on an Incident Command Post display. Note that the status keeping operations of the Staging Unit of resources assigned to staging, is functional only. The primary responsibility of incident resource status is at RESTAT. PERSONNEL: The number of personnel needed to perform the major functions and responsibilities assigned to the Resource Status Unit varies based on the General Staff and RESTAT Unit Leader's requirements and the size and complexity on an incident (i.e., the number of resources committed to the incident). The status recording operations will normally be performed by Chief Officers' Staff Assistants. If the Command Unit is utilized, primary responsibility of incident RESTAT will continue to be Chief Officers' Staff Assistants, assisted by the OCD personnel in the Command Unit vehicle utilizing the built-in "T" card rack. RESOURCE UNIT LEADER'S CHECKLIST:. A. Receiving briefing and special instructions from Planning Section Chief. B. Using appropriate information, prepare and maintain the RESTAT portion of the Command Post display (organization chart and resource status summary). C. Assign duties to Resource Status Unit (RESTAT) personnel. D. Request additional RESTAT personnel, or release excess personnel as necessary, to Planning Section Chief. E. Establish contacts with incident facilities by telephone or through Communications Center, and begin maintenance of resource status. F. Participate in Planning Section meetings as required by the Planning Section Chief. 1 - 28 (2369R) RESOURCE UNIT LEADER'S CHECKLIST: (Cont.) G. Develop, post, and maintain Incident Resource Status system. H. Prepare incident Organization Chart. I. Prepare incident Resources Status Summary. J. Respond to requests for specific resource status data. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS-FOR T-CARDS, GOAL: Develop and maintain an up-to-date record and display of the physical location and status of all resources (engines, Chiefs, dozers, etc.) assigned to the incident. SYSTEM The "T" card system is a dynamic manual system used to maintain resources DESCRIPTION: status by assignment and location at an incident. PROCEDURES: For smaller incidents, use Form F-666 A or B. A yellow pad can supplement these forms. For larger incidents, the "T" card system may be used to good advantage. "T" card holders and colored "T" cards have been provided in all Division Commanders' sedans and also in the Command area of the Mobile Command Unit. The initial set-up can be made using the F-666 A or B, or other Incident Commanders notes, perhaps supplemented by a rundown of units from OCD (operations, Plans, Base, Staging, etc.) Hopefully, it will not be necessary to use too much radio time for the task, but the record is vital to effective organization, so a frequent cross-check with actual conditions will be necessary. At longer incidents, a "Logistics" channel may be established. STATUS The officer who approves a status change (initial assignment, different CHANGES: assignment release of resources, etc.) is responsible to see that the Restat Unit is notified of the status change. STRIKE TEAM Strike teams dispatched by OCD will be numbered starting with 21 i.e. S/T 21, NUMBERING: S/T 22etc. Strike teams which are formed at the incident will be numbered starting with 51 i.e. S/T 51, S/T 52, etc. Tactical teams of mixed resources are normally formed at the incident and will be numbered starting with 1 i.e. T/T 1, T/T 2, etc. 1 – 29 (2369R) OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR T-CARDS: If a team is disbanded, make a separate T-Card for each unit. Notifications must be made of this change since several people are keeping similar records (Restat, etc.) NOTE: Any T-Cards which are made obsolete by a status change should be retained in order that an incident history can be developed later. T-CARDS: The following T-Card Color Coding should be adhered to so that we all work from a standard base of information: WHITE: HEADINGS "Mandeville BASE" “108 STAGING" "Sunset ICP" "Div. A - Borden" "108 Helibase" "ENROUTE" Columns, and other misc. headings. ROSE: ENGINES YELLOW: DOZERS BLUE: HELICOPTERS ORANGE: AIRCRAFT, fixed wing GREEN: CAMP CREWS TAN: OTHERS, TRUCKS, FUEL TENDERS, TAC TEAMS (T/T), et NOTE: Black out the right side of the "T" portion of the T-Card to denote a: a. TACTICAL TEAM (T/T) b. STRIKE TEAM (S/T) 1 - 30 (2369R) SAMPLE STRIKE TEAM T-CARD Agency S/T Type/Kind I.D. No. Strike Team Identifier Blacked out S/T Leaders S/T 51 Corner Indicates S/T Name/Assign. B-11 Wilmington Or T/T E – 67 Formed - 0440 At 109’s E – 13 E – 11 Div. B 1210 Units in S/T E – 211 Div. E 1530 E–6 Sunset Staging Notes (See Notes) 1830 * Not Fed. Div. C 1845 Released 2315 Diesel – All SAMPLE SINGLE RESOURCE T-CARD Agency S/T Type/Kind I.D. No. RESOURCE IDENTIFIER E 13 -- Div. A 1015 Note: Task Forces Staging 71 1700 should have cards for each piece of apparatus, * Fed because they could be dispatched singly, and Notes may otherwise get Div. C 1845 separated. ** Has 4 members *Diesel Once set up, T-Cards can be easily moved from slot to slot, the format of the board changed to meet new needs, etc. Leaving space between groups of cards aids clarity of display. 1 – 31 (2369R) DOCUMENTATION UNIT ORGANIZATION: The Documentation Unit is responsible for the reproduction, distribution, and filing of recorded legal, analytical and historical information. the Documentation Unit Leader organizationally reports to the Planning Section Chief. DOCUMENTATION UNIT PLANNING SECTION CHIEF DOCUMENTATION Unit Leader PERSONNEL: The Documentation Unit Leader can perform the major functions and responsibilities assigned the unit without assistance for the majority of incidents. The work load of the unit probably will be the greatest immediately preceding and following each planning meeting, and at the end of the incident. DOCUMENTATION UNIT LEADER'S CHECKLIST: A. Establish work area. B. Organize files. C. Set up duplication capabilities. D. Respond to duplication service requests. E. Establish incident files. F. Retain and file official forms and reports or copies submitted by incident personnel. G. Check on accuracy and completeness of records submitted for files. H. Provide duplicates of forms and reports to authorized requesters. I. Prepare incident documentation for Planning Section Chief when requested. J. Maintain, retain and store incident files for after incident use 1 - 32 (2369R) TECHNICAL SPECIALISTS: Technical Specialists are advisors with special skills needed to support incident operations. Technical specialists may report to the Planning Section Chief; may function within an existing unit e.g., Situation Unit; form a separate unit if required; or be reassigned to other parts of the organization e.g., Operations, Logistics, or Finance. Following are checklists for several Technical Specialists. PLANNING SECTION CHIEF Technical Specialist § Water Resources § Training § Bulldozer Op. § Fire Behavior WATER RESOURCES SPECIALIST A. Report to and obtain briefing and special instructions from Planning Section Chief. B. Participate in the development of the Incident Action Plan and review general control objectives including alternative strategies presently in effect. C. Collect and validate water resource information within the incident area. D. Prepare information on available water resources. E. Establish water requirements needed to support fire suppression actions. F. Compare incident control objectives as stated in the Plan, with available water resources and report inadequacies or problems to Planning Section Chief. G. Participate in the preparation of Incident Action Plan when requested. H. Respond to requests for water information. I. Collect and transmit records and logs to Documentation Unit at the end of each operational period. 1 - 33 (2369R) TRAINING SPECIALIST A. Report to and obtain briefing and special instructions from Planning Section Chief. B. Monitor operational procedures and evaluate training needs. BULLDOZER OPERATIONS In large scale brush fire operations technical specialists may advise in the deployment of bulldozers and other heavy equipment. They report to the Planning Section Chief. FIRE BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST The Fire Behavior Specialist is primarily responsible for establishing a weather data collection system, and to develop required fire behavior predictions based on fire history, fuel, weather, and topography information. A. Report to and obtain briefing and special instructions from Planning Section Chief. B. Establish weather data requirements. C. Verify dispatch of a meteorologist from the National oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration weather office. D. Confirm that mobile weather station has arrived and is operational. E. Inform meteorologist of weather data requirements. F. Forward weather data to Planning Section Chief. G. Collect, review and compile fire history data. H. Collect, review and compile exposed fuel data. I. Collect, review and compile information about topography and fire barriers. J. Provide weather information and other pertinent information to Situation Unit Leader for inclusion in incident Status Summary Report (ICS Form 209). 1 – 34 (2369R) K. Review completed Incident Status Summary report and Incident Action Plan. L. Prepare fire behavior prediction information at periodic intervals or upon request and forward to Planning Section Chief. 1 - 35 (2369R) LOGISTICS SECTION LOGISTICS SECTION CHIEF GROUND SUPPORT UNIT LEADER BASE UNIT LEADER COMMUNICATIONS UNIT LEADER MEDICAL UNIT LEADER SUPPLY & FOOD UNIT LEADER 1 - 36 (2369R)  LAFD BRUSH FIRE INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM INCIDENT COMMANDER COMMAND STAFF CHIEF § INFO. OFFICER § SAFETY OFFICER § LIAISON OFFICER PLANNING OPERATIONS LOGISTICS FINANCE SECTION CHIEF SECTION CHIEF SECTION CHIEF SECTION CHIEF Situation Ground Support Unit Leader Unit Leader Resources Base Unit Leader Manager Documentation Communication Unit Leader Unit Leader Technical Specialist Medical Unit Leader § Water Resources § Training § Bulldozer Op. Supply & Food § Fire Behavior Unit Leader Staging Area Air Operations Manager Director Air Helicopter Air Support Recon Coordinator Supervisor Branch Branch Director Director Division/Group Division/Group Division/Group Division/Group Supervisor Supervisor Supervisor Supervisor (S/T’s & Single Resources) (S/T’s & Single Resources) (S/T’s & Single Resources) (S/T’s & Single Resources) 1 – 37 (2369R) LOGISTICS SECTION CHIEF: The Logistics Section Chief is a member of the General Staff and reports to the Incident Commander. This officer is responsible for providing facilities, services and material in support of the incident. The Section Chief participates in the development and implementation of incident plans and activates and supervises the units within the Logistics Section. ORGANIZATION: When activated, the Logistics Section may contain the following units under the supervision of the Logistics Section Chief LOGISTICS SECTION CHIEF: INCIDENT COMMANDER LOGISTICS SECTION CHIEF Ground Support Unit Leader Base Manager Communication Unit Leader Medical Unit Leader Supply & Food Unit Leader NOTE: If a unit is not formally activated, the functions are assumed by the Logistics Section Chief, or by combining unit functions. 1 - 38 (2369R) -24.25 LOGISTICS SECTION CHIEFS CHECKLIST: A. Receive briefing from Incident Commander B. Plan organization of Logistics Section. C. Request dispatch of necessary personnel to activate units as necessitated by incident plans. D. Assign work locations and preliminary work tasks to section personnel. E. Notify SITSTAT of incident facility locations and designations. F. Notify RESTAT of Logistics Section elements activated. G. Brief Unit Leaders and appropriate personnel. H. Coordinate incident communications planning by Communications Unit with Planning Section Chief. I. Participate in preparation of incident plans. J. Advise Incident Commander on current service and support capabilities. K. Review suggested strategies and tactics for next operational period for estimating logistical requirements. L. Prepare service and support elements for incident plans. M. Perform operational planning for section and implement procedures. N. Supervise and coordinate operations of organizational elements. 1 - 39 (2369R) GROUND SUPPORT UNIT LEADER: ORGANIZATION: The responsibility of the Ground Support Unit Leader is to provide fueling for apparatus, and to provide repair and maintenance services utilizing Department mechanics. This includes requests from staging areas for fueling and maintenance services. The Ground Support Unit Leader shall supervise the activities of Department mechanics and the operators of department fuel tenders. GROUND SUPPORT UNIT: LOGISTICS SECTION CHIEF Ground Support Unit Leader Base Manager Communication Unit Leader Medical Unit Leader Supply & Food Unit Leader GROUND SUPPORT UNIT LEADER'S CHECKLIST: A. Receive briefing from Logistics Section Chief. B. Implement traffic plan C. Support out of service resources. D. Notify Resources Unit of all status changes of apparatus. E. Arrange for and activate fueling, maintenance, repair of apparatus. F. Requisition maintenance and repair supplies (e.g fuel, spare parts). G. Requests sufficient mechanics, etc. 1 – 40 (2369R) BASE MANAGER ORGANIZATION: The Base Manager is primarily responsible for the activation and management of incident facilities, i.e., incident command post, base, except staging. The unit provides for facility maintenance, sleeping, sanitation facilities, and manages out-of-service resources assigned to the unit. Each facility (I.C.P. Base) may be assigned an assistant who reports to the Base Manager and is responsible for the operation of the facility. The basic functions or activities of the manager are facility maintenance, and security services. The Base Manager reports to the Logistics Section Chief and may organize the unit as illustrated below. Close liaison must be maintained with the Staging Unit Area Manager, who is responsible for the management of staging area, under the Operations Section Chief. BASE UNIT LOGISTICS SECTION CHIEF Base Manager Security Service Facility Maintenance Sanitation Management Out of Service Resources The function of Security Service Operations is to provide safeguards needed to protect personnel and to protect property from loss or damage. The function of Facility Maintenance operations is to provide and maintain sleeping and sanitation facilities, provide shower and drinking water, provide and maintain lights and other electrical equipment, and keep the base or I.C.P. area clean. 1 - 41 (2369R) PERSONNEL: The number of personnel needed to perform the major functions and responsibilities assigned to the Base Unit varies based on the General Staff and Logistics Section Chief's requirements, the size of the incident and the complexity of the facilities which are established at the incident. BASE MANAGER'S CHECKLIST: A. Receive appropriate information from Incident Plan. B. Participate in Logistics Section Planning. C. Determine requirements for each facility to be established. D. Prepare layouts of incident facilities (ICP, Base). E. Activate incident facilities. F. Obtain required personnel to operate facilities through the Logistics Chief. G. Provide sleeping facilities as necessary. H. Provide security services. I. Provide facility maintenance services - sanitation, lighting, clean up. J. Demobilize Base and I.C.P. facilities. K. Maintain Base Unit records. L. Submit reports to Logistics Section Chief as directed. 1 - 42 (2369R)  Rev. 11/91 Brush Manual COMMUNICATIONS UNIT: ORGANIZATION: The Communications Unit is primarily responsible for operating the communications and message centers; for sorting, routing and distributing information received by the communications center; and for installation and testing of communications equipment (including telephone system) and the maintenance and repair of communication equipment. These major functions are grouped into incident dispatch operations, message center operations, and technical operations. The Communications Unit Leader is responsible for coordinating with the Planning Section Chief in the development of the communication plan. The Communications Unit Leader reports to the Logistics Section Chief and may organize the unit as illustrated below. COMMUNICATIONS UNIT: LOGISTICS SECTION CHIEF Communications Unit Leader Incident Communications Message Center Technical Center/Dispatch Operations Operations Operations Incident Operators Communication Dispatchers Technicians The function of Technical operations is to implement the incident communications radio and telephone systems (install repeater.antennas), and to test and repair communications equipment. Communications technicians assigned to the Department of General Services, Communication Services Division will perform these functions. The function of Incident Communications Center Operations is to receive and transmit radio and telephone messages among and between incident personnel and agencies external to the incident. Incident dispatchers perform these activities. 1 - 43 (2369R) COMMUNICATIONS UNIT (Continued): The function of Message Center Operations is to receive, record and route information about check-ins, resource status and administrative traffic. Messengers assigned to the center are responsible for distributing hard copy material received by the message center to incident personnel. PERSONNEL: The number of personnel needed to perform the major functions and responsibilities assigned to the Communications Unit varies based on the General Staff and Logistics Section Chief's requirements and the size and complexity of an incident. Normally staffed by Captains and Dispatchers from OCDS. COMMUNICATIONS UNIT LEADER'S CHECKLIST: A. Receive briefing from Logistics Section Chief. B. Establish Communications Center C. Establish incident Message Center, as required. D. Participate in the preparation of incident plans. E. Prepare Incident Radio Communications Plan. F. Prepare Incident Telephone Communications Plan. G. Implement Incident Communications Plan, as approved by the Incident Commander. H. Identify equipment to be installed. I. Install equipment. J. Test communications equipment. K. Provide requested technical information on: 1. Communications Systems currently in operation. 2. Communication limitations pertaining to topography. 3. Equipment capabilities. 4. Equipment available to the incident. 1 - 44 (2369R) COMMUNICATIONS UNIT LEADER'S HECKLIST: L. Supervise operations of the incident Communications Center. M. Check-in arriving resources, and notify RESTAT. N. Handle and coordinate requests for logistical services and support. 0. Handle and coordinate requests for personnel and equipment resources. P. Notify RESTAT of status and location changes. Q. Repair and maintain communication equipment as required. R. Recover appropriate equipment during demobilization. 1 - 45 (2369R) MEDICAL UNIT: ORGANIZATION: The Medical Unit Leader is primarily responsible for the development of a Medical Emergency Plan, obtaining medical aid and transportation for injured and ill incident personnel, assuring proper hospital care for incident personnel, and preparation of reports and records. The Medical Unit may also assist Operations Medical Group in supplying medical care and assistance to civilian casualties at the incident. The Medical Unit Leader reports to the Logistics Section Chief and may organize the unit as illustrated below. The Leader may require the services of a Chaplain or Critical Incident Stress Debriefing Teams to assist in resolving personal matters or for supporting the general well-being of personnel assigned to the incident. A Captain from Medical Liaison Unit is normally dispatched to be the Medical Unit Leader. MEDICAL UNIT: LOGISTICS SECTION CHIEF Medical Unit Leader Chaplain Ambulance Operations Emergency Medical Technicians PERSONNEL The number of personnel needed to perform the major functions and responsibilities assigned to the unit varies based an the General Staff and Logistics Section Chief's requirements and the size and complexity o