FIRES COPE TASK FORCE ACTMTY REPORT FEBRUARY 5, 1997

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1 FIRES COPE TASK FORCE ACTMTY REPORT FEBRUARY 5, 1997 NWCG FIRELINE HANDBOOK: Task Force has completed an extensive review of this handbook with most recommendations centering on improving content presentation and updating information. Sections dealing with fire shelter deployment, bum injury treatment, and vehicle/structure refuge have been developed for NWCG consideration as handbook additions (Reference Attachment #1). FIELD OPERATIONS GUIDE (FOG): Contract for FOG re-print has been awarded with delivery expected in early March. Locating a vendor which could produce a durable cover was one of the reasons for not having printing done any sooner. A definition ofsems will be added to the Glossary of Terms. ICS CURRICULUM: With over 80% ofics position skills courses completed ("S" Courses), Task Force feels that the $30,000 made available by USFS for reviewing positi~curriculum be used to support a comparison of" S" courses with existing position curriculum. "S" courses developed through NWCG have emphasis placed toward wildland use and not "all risk" as is the case with the generic ICS management modules. Through this comparison, it would allow an incorporation of "all risk" applications into these skills courses (Reference Attachment #2). With SEMS adopting ICS management curriculum to address Field Response training needs, Task Force recommends that a statement be included as part of each module's cover page which acknowledges this curriculum as being in compliance with SEMS training requirements. In support of FIRESCOPE's refationship with NWCG, support should continue toward using NIIMS ICS curriculum. HELITANKER TYPING: A working group, made up of representatives from FIRESCOPE (ORC Task Force member Colgan), National Interagency Coordination Center (NICC), and helicopter specialists from USFS & BLM, to discuss helitanker typing. CDF Task Force member Atworth, as FIRESCOPE's representative on the NWCG Incident Operations Standards Working Team, has been given the

2 r TASK FORCE REPORT FEBRUARY 5,1997 PAGE TWO task of preparing an issue paper for review and discussion at the next working team meeting scheduled for mid-february. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT): In support offirescope informational needs, the following action items have been identified by the IT Specialist Group: * Replacement of the existing "Prime" computer system with a dedicated system, compact with increased capacity, capable of supporting up to 32 users at any one time. Transfer existing applications (INC209, STRESS, FIRE WEATHER, etc... ) to new system. Develop an user installation plan to support new system interfacing with existing systems. Expand system to include FIRESCOPE forms and documents. When this replacement system is placed in-service, the existing system(prime Computer) with remain operational for a period of time as a system back-up. During the research by specialist group on ways to improve FIRESCOPE's IT capabilities, solutions developed ( 1) could not create a significant financial impact on the user and (2) did not duplicate existing systems. MACS 400-2: With the addition of three new ICS forms (ICS 208-Site Safety Plan, ICS 212-Vehicle Demobilization Safety Inspection, and ICS 215A-LCES) and retirement of several FIRESCOPE documents deemed no longer current, MACS (FIRESCOPE Doooment & Form Description) was in need of being updated. Attached is a copy of the updated document (Reference Attachment #3). STRATEGIC PLAN: In preparation for the February Joint Operations Team meeting, Task Force is currently reviewing the last FIRESCOPE Work Plan, dated 1988, to determine content appropriateness. As part of

3 r TASK FORCE REPORT FEBRUARY 5, 1997 PAGE THREE this preparation, recent after-action report findings & recommendations will also be reviewed for possible strategic plan inclusion. INCINET: A need has been identified to expand position training on the Incinet System to include Local Government personnel. Positions dedicated for Incinet support are System Administrator, System Advisor, and Hardware Specialist. This training issue will be discussed at the upcoming Joint Operations T earn meeting. TASK FORCE MEMBERSHIP: After serving on the Task Force for over seventeen years, Claude Creasey has been replaced with Glen West as LFD's Task Force Representative. TASK FORCE/SPECIALIST & WORKING GROUP LIAISON: Specialist/Working Group T/F Liaison T/F Alternate C ornrnunications Jeffery(OES) Wilsey(VNC) Hazardous Materials Rosenburger(SBC) Ellis(MAY) High Rise Graham(LAC) Caldwell(CTL) Information Technology Ewan(USFS) West(LFD) Public Information/Education Jeffery(OES) McKinney(SCR) Training Olney(KRN) Fran cis( SFM) Urban Intermix Ewan(USFS) Caldwell( CTL)

4 FIRES COPE ATTACHMENT #1 FIRE SHELTER DEPLOYMENT Following the "Standard Fire Orders" and recognizing the "Watch Out Situations" should prevent you from getting into a situation which requires a shelter deployment. When threatened by a unexpected change in fire behavior, follow proven escape procedures first, using the fire shelter as YOUR LAST RESORT! When on the fireline, YOU MUST CARRY YOUR SHELTER WIIH YOU AT ALL TIMES. It should not be stored in your pack. It should be in a location for quick access. If you are a crew member, your supervisor will decide when and where to shelter deploy. Supervisors should pre-identify escape routes and safety zones-the best areas for deploying a fire shelter. When deciding to shelter deploy, supervisors must identify a safe area and provide adequate time for deployment to occur. I. Choosing Deployment Area * * * Natural firebreak, wide dozer line, low spots, stream bed, lee side of ridge top, uphill side of road, burned over area. Low spots will have less heat and smoke exposure. A void areas with heavy brush, trees with low hanging branches, logs, snags, flammable materials. Keep away from narrow draws, chutes, and chimneys as they tend to funnel smoke, flame, and hot gas. II. Shelter Deployment * * * * Crew must stay together. Clear an area 4 by 8 feet ( larger if time allows) down to bare mineral soil. Keep a finn grip on shelter. Otherwise, you may lose it in the high winds generated by the approaching flame front. Position shelter so your feet are toward the approaching flame front. The foot end will become the hottest spot while in shelter and it is easier to hold down using your feet.

5 Items to wear and take into the fire shelter: Gloves Field pack & Hardhat Radio Without gloves, it will be very difficult to hold on to the shelter while inside. Will keep shelter from touching you if it should collapse. Supervisors must maintain communications with those outside the area of shelter deployment. Water Drink water so you continue to sweat, which aids body cooling. NEVER wet clothing as your clothes will rapidly conduct heat. Leave hand tools outside shelter. Remove any hazardous items like gasoline and fusees, tossing them well away from the deployment area. Never plan to share a shelter unless someone is without one. III. While Inside Shelter You must protect your airway and lungs from the fire's hot gases. Keep your nose pressed to the ground as much as possible. Use a dry bandanna to protect your airway. NEVER USE A WET BANDANNA! During high winds which should be expected as the flame front approaches and passes through, it will take all your effort to hold down the shelter. Wear your gloves at all times while inside. Your shelter may have pinholes or cracks along the folds. These pinholes do not reduce your protection. No matter how big a hole or tear is to your shelter, you are still better off inside the shelter. Talk to each other. Remember, the noise can be deafening as the fire passes through and you may not be able to hear anyone. Do not move unless it's absolutely necessary. Move by crawling turtle fashion, keeping the shelter edges close to the ground. IV. How Long To Stay Inside Shelter Once you commit yourself to the shelter, stay there no matter how hot it may get inside. It's much worse outside your shelter. DO NOT PANIC!

6 L There is no fixed time to stay inside the shelter. Leaving a shelter too soon can expose lungs to super-heated air or dense smoke. A drop in noise, wind, heat, and change in color are indicators that it's safe to leave the shelter. Crew members should not leave their shelters until instructed to do so by your supervisor.

7 FIRES COPE VEIDCLE REFUGE If you find yourself in a fire entrapment situation where a shelter deployment is not possible, using a vehicle for refuge may be an option. Agency guidelines.lllu.s1 be considered when deciding to seek refuge in a vehicle. Park vehicle in an area void of vegetation, fire out around vehicle if there is time. Park behind a natural barrier or structure. DO NOT park on the downhill side of road, under power lines or over hanging vegetation. Stay out of saddles or draws. Position vehicle in a direction which provides the area occupied by crew with maximum protection from approaching flame front. Set parking brake, leave motor running at high RPM, keep vehicle lights on. Roll up windows. DO NOT lock doors. Someone else may need to get in. Cover windows with fire shelters with reflective material placed against window. YOU MUST PROTECT YOUR AIRWAY. Remain as low in vehicle as possible, use a dry bandanna to cover your nose and mouth. Cover up with turnouts and use SCBA's if available. While inside vehicle expect - o Temperatures may reach 200 degrees F. o o o Smoke and sparks may enter the vehicle. Plastic parts may start to melt and give off fire gases. Windows may start to crack. o Exposed skin may receive radiant heat bums. If the vehicle catches fire or windows blow out and you have to exist before the fire has passedo Each crew member cover themselves with a fire shelter.

8 o o o Exit the vehicle from the side away from greatest heat. Stay together and as low to ground as possible, moving away from vehicle. Deploy shelter in a safe area. * After fire passes, check for injuries and treat. Inspect vehicle for fire, extinguish if possible.

9 FIRES COPE STRUCTURE REFUGE Seeking refuge in a structure is an option supervisors may want to consider for crew protection when a change in fire behavior prevents reaching a escape route or safety zone. Agency guidelines.nn,m be considered when deciding to use a structure as crew protection. Advise immediate supervisor (Strike Team Leader, Division/Group Supervisor, etc... ) ofthe situation. If time allows, remove combustible materials (eg:lawn furniture, wood piles, etc... ) and vegetation away from structure and propane tank, shutting off gas. Close windows and heavy drapes, take down light curtains. Secure exterior doors. Bring into structure extinguishers and back pumps, charged hose line if available. Fill all sinks, bathtubs, and any available buckets with water, soaking towels, etc... to put out small fires and to place against exterior door jams. KEEP AWAY from windows and doors as fire passes. STAY OUT of basement and upper floors.

10 FIRES COPE BURN INJURY Good on-scene emergency treatment can help prevent a burn injury from getting worse, minimize complications, and improve a person's chance of surviving a serious burn. * * Remove person from heat source, extinguish with water. Provide basic first aid: o Maintain airway, breathing, and circulation (ABC's). o o Threat for shock by keeping person warm and feet elevated. Provide oxygen, if available and trained. * Assess degree of bum and area effected: o Burns are rated as 1st, 2nd, or 3rd degree- 1st Degree-Affect skin's outer layer. Redness, mild swelling, tenderness, and mild to moderate pain. 2nd Degree-Extends through entire outer layer and into inner layer of skin. Blister formation, swelling, weeping of fluids, and severe pain. 3rd Degree- Extends through all skin layers and into underlying fat, muscle, and bone. Discoloration( charred, white, or cherry red), leathery, parchment like, dry appearance. Pain is absent. o "Rule ofnme" for determining area burned-

11 Treatment of Bum: o o Cut away only burned clothing, DO NOT remove clothing stuck to burned skin. Apply cool clean water over burned area to stop burning. DO NOT soak person or use cold water and ice packs as this will encourage hypothermia to set in. Hypothermia: Results from a cooling of body's core temperature. Key indicators that hypothermia may be setting in are shivering, slurred speech, memory lapse, and cold hands and feet. o o Cover burned area with sterile dressing, moisten with normal saline solution. and apply another dry dressing on top. If person is burned severely or over large area- (1) Wrap in clean/sterile sheet followed by a plastic sheet. (2) Place inside sleeping bag or cover with insulated blanket. (3) Monitor ABC's and keep bum areas moist. (4) Avoid hypothermia and overheating( especially on hot days). * Bum Notification Procedures: o Notify your immediate supervisor, providing the following information- (1) Number of injured, DO NOT give out names over radio. (2) Degree and severity of bum injury ( eg: 2nd & 3rd degree over JO% of upper body). (3) Location of injured.

12 FIRES COPE A TIACHMENT #l ICS POSITION CURRICULUM REVIEW ISSUE: Need exists to update ICS position curriculum for content improvement and compatibility with newly developed ICS generic management curriculum. BACKGROUND: Through NWCG, ICS management training is being addressed through a series of 17 modules. ICS position curriculum will no longer teach ICS management principles with emphasis placed on only position skills. Position curriculum will be converted to "S 11 courses" to address this new emphasis. Conversion of all position training to 11 S 11 courses will be completed by the year When this management curriculum was released in November, 1994, Task Force identified the need to have existing position training curriculum used by the California Fire Service updated for compatibility with this new curriculum. This would require reviewing position curriculum and remove instructional material which is now being covered through ICS management curriculum. USFS has provided $30,000 to support this curriculum review. Reason for not using 11 8" courses was that they would not be available for some time and that position training would still be addressed through existing curriculum. PROBLEM: Since the need to review existing position curriculum was identified, NWCG has completed over 80% of the "S" courses. With the "S" courses having removed curriculum redundancy, the need to ~pdate position curriculum has been addressed. However, these "S" courses emphasis position skills which center on wildland use. For these courses to be "all risk" applicable, courses will still need to be reviewed and subsequently modified for "all risk" use. RECOMMENDATION: Utilize $30,000 to support subject matter experts reviewing "S" courses, comparing content with existing position curriculum. Emphasis will be toward using information found in existing position curriculum to augment "S" courses, making these course "all risk" applicable.

13 ATTACHMENT#J Document and Forms Description MACS MULTI-AGENCY COORDINATION SYSTEM PUBLICATION DECEMBER, 1996

14 December, 1996 MAGS This document contains information relative to the Incident Command System (ICS) component of the National Interagency Incident Management System (NIIMS). This is the same Incident Command System developed by FIRESCOPE. Additional information and documentation can be obtained from the following sources: State Board of Fire Services State Fire Marshal 7171 Bowling Drive, Suite 600 Sacramento, CA or Document Control Unit Operations Coordination Center P.O. Box Riverside, CA

15 December, 1996 MACS4D0-2 FIRESCOPE Incident Command System (ICS) and Multi-Agency Coordination System (MACS) Document and Forms Description Contents ICS Documents Page 1 ICS Forms Page 5 ICS Positional Lesson Plans Page 15 MACS Documents Page 16 MACS Forms Page 19 ICS Multi-Casualty Documents Page 20 ICS Multi-Casualty Forms Page 22 ICS Multi-Casualty Positional Lesson Plans Page 24 ICS Hazardous Materials Documents... Page 25 ICS Urban Search & Rescue Documents Page 26 Miscellaneous Documents Page 27 Document Price List/Order Form Page 28 ii

16 December, 1996 MACS ICS DOCUMENTS ICS ICS GLOSSARY OF TERMS This glossary contains definitions of terms frequently used in ICS documentation. ICS ICS RESOURCE LISTING Resources identified and typed in this listing are those commonly used by fire agencies in Southern California. Strike Team combinations have been established to satisfy Southern California fire service requirements. Other resources and Strike Team combinations may be included to meet local requirements in other parts of the country. ICS ICS OPERATIONAL SYSTEM DESCRIPTION This manual is an Operational System Description of the Incident Command System. It consists of the following major sections: Section 1 - Introduction Section 2 - Operating Characteristics Section 3 - Interactive Management Comments Section 4 - Organization and Operations Section 5- Large Incidents Appendix A - ICS Modular Development 1

17 December, 1996 MACS ICS DOCUMENTS (continued) ICS POSITION MANUALS There is a Position Manual for each position within ICS. Each manual provides a checklist for each corresponding position. Also, a list of responsibilities and procedures for accomplishing the activity for each position. ICS Incident Commander Position Manual ICS Information Officer Position Manual ICS Liaison Officer Position Manual ICS Safety Officer Position Manual ICS Agency Representative Position Manual ICS Planning Section Chief Position Manual ICS Sitstat Unit Leader Position Manual ICS Resources Leader Unit Position Manual ICS Demobilization Unit Leader Position Manual ICS Technical Specialists Position Manual ICS Documentation Unit Leader Position Manual ICS Operations Section Chief Position Manual ICS Operations Branch Director Position Manual ICS Operations Division/Group Supervisor Position Manual ICS Strike Team/Task Force Leader Position Manual ICS Air Operations Branch Director Position Manual ICS Air Attack Group Supervisor Position Manual ICS Helicopter Coordinator Position Manual ICS Air Tanker Coordinator Position Manual ICS Air Support Group Supervisor Position Manual ICS Logistics Section Chief Position Manual ICS Logistics Support Branch Director Position Manual ICS Ground Support Unit Leader Position Manual ICS Food Unit Leader Position Manual ICS Communications Unit Leader Position Manual ICS Logistics Service Branch Director Position Manual ICS Medical Unit Leader Position Manual ICS Facilities Unit Leader Position Manual ICS Supply Unit Leader Position Manual ICS Finance Section Chief Position Manual ICS Time Leader Unit Leader Position Manual ICS Cost Unit Leader Position Manual ICS Compensation/Claims Unit Leader Position Manual ICS Procurement Unit Leader Position Manual 2

18 December, 1996 MAGS ICS DOCUMENTS (continued) ICS ICS FORMS MANUAL The purpose of this manual is to present in one location all of the forms used, (along with instructions on how to complete them), to support operations in the Incident Command System (ICS). Forms that are unique to the participating agencies are not included in this document. Agency specific forms will continue to be provided and completed by the appropriate agencies as necessary. ICS ICS EVALUATION GUIDE This document presents procedures for pre-selection of Evaluation Team personnel, notification of personnel to serve on the team for a particular incident, procedures to be used in conducting ICS evaluations, the data collection forms and checklists to be used, other evaluation data sources, and the content and format of the written Evaluation Report. ICS ICS INCIDENT ADVISOR PROCEDURES GUIDE The Incident Command System Incident Advisors Guide describes the basic requirements for ICS Advisors and provides information on the qualifications individuals should have to be ICS advisors. The guide discusses team selection and notification procedures, and provides general instructions and guidance to ICS advisors to use while on incidents. 3

19 _ ----~---~ December, 1996 MAGS ICS DOCUMENTS (continued) ICS ICS FIRE SERVICES FIELD OPERATIONS GUIDE (Pocket size) The Field Operations Guide (FOG) is a pocket size document which provides Chapters on the following ICS topics: Common Responsibilities, Multi-Agency Coordination System, Area Command, Complex, Command, Operations Section, Planning Section, Logistics Section, Finance/Administration Section, Organizational Guides, Resource Typing & Minimum Standards, Glossary of Terms, Hazardous Materials, Multi-Casualty, Urban Search & Rescue, Communications, California three letter Agency Designators, and other ICS incident related information. ICS 420-1A ICS FIRE SERVICES FIELD OPERATIONS GUIDE (81/2" x 11") This Document is the same as the pocket size ICS Field Operations Guide listed above but is 8 1/2" x 11" size. 4

20 I I l December, 1996 MAGS ICS FORMS ICS 201 INCIDENT BRIEFING The Incident Briefing Form provides the Incident Commander (and the Command and General Staffs assuming command of the incident) with basic information regarding the incident situation and the resources allocated to the incident. It also serves as a permanent record of the initial response to the incident. INCIDENT ACTION PLAN AND INCIDENT OBJECTIVE FORM An Incident Action Plan documents the actions developed by the Incident Commander and Command and General Staffs during the Planning Meeting. When all attachments are included, the plan specifies the control objectives, tactics to meet the objectives, resources, organization, communications plan, medical plan, and other appropriate information for use in tactical operations. INCIDENT ACTION PLAN 1. Objectives Form (ICS Form 202) 2. Organization Assignment List (ICS Form 203) 3. Incident Map (topo section or sketch) 4. Assignment List (ICS Form 204) 5. Incident Radio Communications Plan (ICS Form 205) 6. Traffic Plan (internal and external to the incident) 7. Medical Plan (ICS Form 206) ICS 202 OBJECTIVES The Objectives Form describes the general control objectives for the incident (including alternatives) and weather forecast for the next operational period. Also, provides general and safety messages. 5

21 '1 1 December, 1996 MAGS ICS FORMS (continued) ICS 203 ORGANIZATION ASSIGNMENT LIST The Organization Assignment List provides ICS personnel with information on the units that are currently activated and the names of personnel staffing each position/unit. It is used to complete the Incident Organization Chart (ICS Form 207) which is posted on the Command Post display. ICS 204 ASSIGNMENT LIST The Assignment List{s) is used to inform Operations Section personnel of incident assignments. Once the assignments are agreed to by the Incident Commander and General Staff, the assignment information is given to the appropriate Units and Divisions/Groups via the Communications Center. ICS 205 INCIDENT RADIO COMMUNICATIONS PLAN The Incident Radio Communications Plan provides in one location information on all radio frequency assignments for each operational period. The plan is a summary of information obtained from the Radio Requirement Worksheet (ICS Form 216) and the Radio Frequency Assignment Worksheet (ICS Form 217). Information from the Radio Communications Plan on frequency assignments is normally placed on the appropriate Assignment List (ICS Form 204). ICS 206 MEDICAL PLAN The Medical Plan provides information on incident medical aid stations, transportation services, hospitals, and medical emergency procedures. ICS 207 INCIDENT ORGANIZATION CHART (24" x 15") The Incident Organization Chart is used to indicate what ICS organizational elements are currently activated and the names of personnel staffing each element. 6

22 I I t December, 1996 MAGS ICS FORMS {continued) ICS (OVERSIZE} INCIDENT ORGANIZATION CHART Same as Incident Organization chart above, except it is 42" x 64" in size. ICS 208 SITE SAFETY & CONTROL PLAN The Site Safety & Control Plan provides an incident involving hazardous materials with information required by federal and state law for addressing on-scene safety and operational issues. Form provides information on incident organization, entry objectives, hazard/risk analysis and monitoring, decontamination procedures, and safe work practices for a Hazardous Materials Group. ICS 209 INCIDENT STATUS SUMMARY The Incident Status Summary serves the following purposes: 1. It is used by Situation Unit personnel for posting information on Command Post displays. 2. When duplicated and provided to Command Staff members, it provides them with basic information for use in planning for the next operational period. 3. It provides basic information to the Information Officer for preparation of media releases. 4. It provides incident information to agency dispatch and off incident coordination centers. 7

23 December, 1996 MAGS I I ' ICS FORMS (continued) ICS (OVERSIZE) INCIDENT STATUS SUMMARY Same as Incident Status Summary Form above, except it is 24" x 33" in size. ICS 211 CHECK-IN LIST Personnel and equipment arriving at the incident can check in at various incident locations. Check-in consists of reporting specific information which is recorded on the Check-in List. The Check-in List serves several purposes: 1. Used for recording arrival times at the incident of all overhead personnel and equipment. 2. Used for recording the initial location of personnel and equipment and thus a subsequent assignment can be made. 3. Used to support demobilization by recording the home base, method of travel, etc., on all check-ins. ICS 212 INCIDENT DEMOBILIZATION VEHICLE SAFETY INSPECTION This form is ued to conduct and document the vehicle safety inspection prior to demobilization from an incident. The inspection may be conducted by the vehicle operator or by the incident (Ground Support Unit) in conjunction with the operator. The form meets State of California and Federal regulations. 8

24 .. (I 1 December, 1996 MACS ICS FORMS (continued} ICS 213 GENERAL MESSAGE The General Message Form is used by: 1. Incident dispatchers to record incoming messages which cannot be orally transmitted to the intended recipients. 2. Command Post and other incident personnel to transmit messages to the Incident Communications Center for retransmission via radio or telephone to the addressee. 3. Incident personnel to send any message or notification to incident personnel which requires hard-copy delivery. ICS 214 UNIT/ACTIVITY LOG The Unit Activity Log is used to record details of unit activity including Strike Team activity. The file of these logs provides a basic reference from which to extract information for inclusion in any after-action report. ICS 215-A LCES - Incident Safety Analysis (Lookouts, Communications, Escape Routes, Safety Zones) The Wildland Incident Safety Analysis is 8 1/2 x 14 inches in size. The Safety Analysis is intended to highlight potential problem areas, geographically or functionally. The Incident Commander or Incident Management Team would then consider reasonable mitigation actions. The Safety Officer fills out the form during the Planning Meeting and the management team discusses the safety considerations. Actions as a result of the process: - Special instructions on the ICS 204 for each division/group to insure LCES. - Specific assignments of personnel for Lookouts. - Designation of Safety Zones, and Escape Routes. - Key points for discussion at briefing/debriefing. - Areas of focus for Fire Behavior Analyst and Safety Officer. - Documentation of decision process/risk management. 9

25 December, 1996 MAGS I I l J ICS FORMS (continued} ICS 215-G GENERIC- OPERATIONAL PLANNING WORKSHEET The GENERIC Operational Planning Worksheet is 11" x 17" inches in size and can be used on any type of incident. Therefore the resource section has blank boxes to be filled in with whatever resources are being used on that particular incident. The purpose of the Operational Planning Worksheet is to communicate the decisions made during the Planning Meeting concerning resource assignments to the Resources Unit. The worksheet is used by the Resources Unit to complete Division Assignment Lists and by the Logistics Section Chief for ordering resources for the incident. ICS 215-G-0 (OVERSIZE) GENERIC- OPERATIONAL PLANNING WORKSHEET The GENERIC OVERSIZE Operational Planning Worksheet is 40" x 76" inches in size. The description is the same as the ICS 215-G listed above. ICS 215-W WILDLAND- OPERATIONAL PLANNING WORKSHEET The WILDLAND Operational Planning Worksheet is 11" x 17" inches in size and is to be used specifically on Wildland incidents. Therefore the resource section is listed as follows: Engines, Water Tenders, Hand Crews, Dozers, Helicopters and Air Tankers. The purpose of the Operational Planning Worksheet is to communicate the decisions made during the Planning Meeting concerning resource assignments to the Resources Unit. The worksheet is used by the Resources Unit to complete Division Assignment Lists and by the Logistics Section Chief for ordering resources for the incident. ICS 215-W-0 (OVERSIZE) WILDLAND- OPERATIONAL PLANNING WORKSHEET The WILDLAND OVERSIZE Operational Planning Worksheet is 40" x 76" inches in size. The description is the same as the ICS 215-W listed above. 10

26 f f I t December, 1996 MACS ICS FORMS (continued) ICS 216 RADIO REQUIREMENTS WORKSHEET The Radio Requirements Worksheet is used to develop the total number of personal portable radios required for each Division/Group and Branch. It provides a listing of all units assigned to each Division/Group, and thus depicts the total incident radio needs. ICS 217 RADIO FREQUENCY ASSIGNMENT WORKSHEET The Radio Frequency Assignment Worksheet is used by the Communications Unit Leader to assist in determining frequency allocations. ICS 218 SUPPORT VEHICLE INVENTORY The Support Vehicle Inventory form provides an inventory of all transportation and support vehicles assigned to the incident. The information is used by the Ground Support Unit to maintain a record of the types and locations of vehicles on the incident. The Resources Unit uses the information to initiate and maintain status/resources information on these resources. 11

27 I I\ 't December, 1996 MACS ICS FORMS (continued) ICS 219 RESOURCE STATUS CARD (T-CARD) a. Resource Status Cards (T-Cards) are used by the Resources Unit to record status and location information on resources, transportation and support vehicles and personnel. When filed in T-Card racks, the T-Cards provide a visual display of the status and location of resources assigned to the incident. b. There are ten different T-Cards (see below). Each T-Card is a different color and used for a different purpose. The format and content of information on each card will vary depending upon the use of the card. ICS FORM 219 USE COLOR Header Card... Gray (used only as label cards in racks) 2... Crew... Green 3... Engine Rose 4... Helicopter... Blue 5... Personnel..... White 6... Aircraft... Orange 7... Dozers... Yellow Misc. Equipment/... Tan Task Force 9... Property Record... White w/red Lettering 9A Accountable..... Blue Tag Transfer Tag ICS 220 AIR OPERATIONS SUMMARY The Air Operations Summary Worksheet provides air operations units with the number, type, location, and specific assignments of helicopters and air tankers. 12

28 ~ I l t December, 1996 MACS ICS FORMS (continued) ICS 221 DEMOBILIZATION CHECKOUT The Demobilization Checkout Form provides documentation of resources released from the incident, transportation needs, destination of the resource, return of communication equipment, supplies and other items, and financial records. ICS 222 INCIDENT WEATHER FORECAST REQUEST The Incident Weather Forecast Request Form is completed and transmitted to the appropriate weather office each time a special forecast is desired. ICS 223 TENTATIVE RELEASE LIST The Tentative Release List provides the Planning function a list of those resources that are available for release from an incident. ICS 224 CREW PERFORMANCE RATING The Crew Performance Rating form provides agency management with a record of the performance of crews on emergency wildland fire incidents. ICS 225 INCIDENT PERSONNEL PERFORMANCE RATING The Incident Personnel Performance Rating Form provides agency management with a record of the performance of personnel assigned to ICS positions as evaluated by immediate supervision. ICS 226 COMPENSATION FOR INJURY LOG The Compensation for Injury Log provides agency management with a record of incident personnel injuries and serves as a checklist of appropriate administrative actions for each injury. 13

29 I I \ ~ December, 1996 MACS ICS FORMS (continued) ICS 227 CLAIMS LOG The Claims Log provides agency management with a record of claims against the incident and serves as a checklist of appropriate administrative actions for each claim. ICS 228 INCIDENT COST WORK SHEET The Incident Cost Work Sheet is provided for the Cost Unit to keep their own working record of incident costs. ICS 229 INCIDENT COST WORK SUMMARY The Incident Cost Summary is provided to keep the Finance Section Chief abreast of incident costs. 14

30 t I December, 1996 MACS ICS POSITION LESSON PLANS INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM POSITION LESSON PLANS Training documents used to train personnel to fill the various ICS supervisory positions Staging Area Manager Course Field Observer/Display Processor Course Check-In Recorder/Status Recorder Course (Self-Study) Ordering Manager Course (Self-Study) Receiving and Distribution Manager Course (Self-Study) Base/Camp Manager Course Equipment Manager Course Tool and Equipment Specialist Course (Self-Study) Security Manager Course (Self-Study) Helibase Manager Course Helispot Manager Course Strike Team Leader Crew Course Strike Team Leader Engine Course Strike Team Leader Dozer Course Division/Group Supervisor Course Documentation Unit Leader Course (Self-Study) Situation Unit Leader Course Demobilization Unit Leader Course Resource Unit Leader Course Facilities Unit Leader Course Ground Support Unit Leader Course Supply Unit Leader Course Food Unit Leader Course Communications Unit Leader Course Medical Unit Leader Course (Self-Study) Cost Unit Leader Course (Self-Study) Compensation/Claims Unit Leader Course (Self-Study) Time Unit Leader Course Procurement Unit Leader Course Helicopter Coordinator Course Air Support Supervisor Course Airtanker Coordinator Course Air Attack Supervisor Course Incident Commander Course Safety Officer Course Liaison Officer Course Information Officer Course Agency Representative Course Command and General Staff Course Operations Section Chief Course Planning Section Chief Course Logistics Section Chief Course Finance Section Chief Course Air Operations Director Course 15

31 I l.,. December, 1996 MACS MACS DOCUMENTS MACS MAGS DOCUMENT CONTROL SYSTEM This manual presents procedures for production, distribution, and filing of operational manuals and other publications. It also outlines the functions that will be performed by the Document Control Unit to achieve standardization and control or documentation. Included are document control procedures for agencies which pertain to receipt, filing, and distribution of MAGS and ICS publications. MACS ICS AND MAGS DOCUMENT AND FORM DESCRIPTION Gives a listing and describes the purpose of documents and forms used in the ICS and MACS functions. MAGS GENERALHEADQUARTERSFORMSPACKET Illustrates the forms used by persons attending the GHQ Conference held at the Operations Coordination Center during the critical Modes of Operation. Namely, Modes 3 and 4. These forms are used to assimilate all pertinent information relating to the various Incidents and are critical in the decisions made at this conference. MACS MAGS PROCEDURES GUIDE The Multi-Agency Coordination System (MACS) Procedures Guide is to be used at all MACS Coordination Points. These procedures are intended to supplement existing agency, State, and Federal directives and guidelines which are currently in use. This guide deals specifically with the MACS Information Management System, Modes of Operation, and reports and services available through the system at MACS Coordination Points and incidents. 16

32 ' f I December, 1996 MACS MACS DOCUMENTS MACS MACS RESOURCE DESIGNATION SYSTEM The system is based upon the application and combined use of: - Three (3) letter designators for all individual Fire agencies and mutual aid operational areas, within the State of California. - Four (4) digit block numbering for six (6) mutual aid regions with sub-blocks for operational areas and agencies capable of fielding grouped resources. - Permanently assigned block numbers will allow for identification of mutual aid region, operational area or single agency, and numbering of grouped resources without duplication of numbers. - Alphabetical lettering is used to identify kind and type of Strike T earns. - System is compatible for manual or computer recording. MACS RED FLAG ALERT NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES GUIDE The Red Flag Alert Notification Program for Southern California is designed to prevent large fires or conflagrations that may occur during extreme weather conditions. The Red Flag Alert Notification Procedure Guide sets the criteria under which the Red Flag Fire Alert Program may be activated and describes procedures for activation and notification. 17

33 December, 1996 MAGS I \ ~ MACS DOCUMENTS MAGS FIRESCOPE PROGRAM ORGANIZATION & PROCEDURES The FIRESCOPE organization consists of four separate but interactive levels (Board of Directors, Operations Teams North/South, Task Force, and Specialist/Working Groups) which make-up the FIRESCOPE Program. The FIRESCOPE Program Organization & Procedures Document (MAGS 41-4) defines membership, duties & responsibilities, operating procedures, and authorities for each of these levels. Duties and responsibilities of the Executive Coordinator are defined and a description of how information flows and decision making occurs (Decision Process) within the FIRESCOPE organization. MAGS MAGS INFORMATION COORDINATION CENTER PROCEDURES GUIDE The Information Coordination Center Procedures Guide describes procedures to be used at the OCC for the information function. These procedures are intended to guide the operation and to supplement existing agency, State, and Federal directives and guidelines which are currently in use. The guide deals specifically with the operations procedures for reports and services available from this function. MAGS MAGS RADIO COMMUNICATIONS GUIDELINES FIRESCOPE Radio Operational Guidelines for Fire Season: a. Memorandum of understanding between all Fl RESCOPE agencies allowing for mutual use of radio frequencies during mutual aid efforts. b. Standard radio frequency programming for 120 channel synthesized radios. 18

34 l 4 II I December, 1996 MAGS MACS FORMS MAGS 420 RESOURCE ORDER The Resource Order Form is used by Dispatch personnel to record requests for resources for each incident. MAGS 420A RESOURCE ORDER (CONTINUED) The Resource Order Form, MAGS 420A, is a continuation of Resource Order Form MAGS

35 December, 1996 MACS I a t ICS MULTI-CASUALTY DOCUMENTS ICS-MC MULTI-CASUALTY OPERATIONAL SYSTEM DESCRIPTION This manual is an Operational System Description of the Multi Casualty Branch within the Incident Command System. It consists of the following major sections: Introduction Multi-Casualty Organizational Requirements Appendix A - ICS Modular Development Appendix B - Triage Principles Appendix C - Mortality Management Guidelines Appendix D - Field Form Instructions Appendix E - Medical Supply Cache Appendix F- H.E.R.T. Job Description Appendix G- Vendors Supplement Appendix H- Example Inter-County Paramedic Agreement 20

36 t t.. I December, 1996 MAGS ICS MULTI-CASUAL TV DOCUMENTS (continued) ICS MULTI-CASUALTY POSITION MANUALS There is a Position Manual for each position of the Multi Casualty Branch within the Incident Command System. Each manual provides a checklist for each corresponding position. Also, a list of responsibilities and procedures for accomplishing the activity for each position. ICS-MC Multi-Casualty Branch Director ICS-MC Patient Transportation Group Supervisor ICS-MC Medical Group/Division Supervisor ICS-MC Treatment Unit Leader ICS-MC Triage Unit Leader ICS-MC Medical Supply Coordinator ICS-MC Medical Communications Coordinator ICS-MC Ground Ambulance Coordinator ICS-MC Air Ambulance Coordinator 21

37 December, MAGS I ICS MULTI-CASUAL TV FORMS ICS-MC-305 MULTI-CASUALTY BRANCH WORKSHEET An abbreviated patient flow chart is included with space for names of persons filling the positions. At the bottom is a checklist for other things to be considered, and space for hospital team identification and names of cooperating agencies. ICS-MC-306 MULTI-CASUALTY RECORDER WORKSHEET The top portion of the form is self-explanatory. Column 1 is the Ambulance Company Name. Column 2 the Ambulance ID Number. Column 3 is the Patient Triage Tag Number. Column 4 is the patient's priority: Immediate (1), Delayed (D), or Minor (M). Column 5 is the Hospital Destination that the patient is being sent to. Column 6 is for recording the time the ambulance is dispatched Off-Scene. This form is for use by Treatment Dispatch and or Recorder(s). Retain this form when completed. ICS-MC-308 MULTI-CASUALTY HOSPITAL RESOURCE AVAILABILITY Space is provided for the hospital name and the number of beds, critical and non-critical, available (A) and used (U). There are two columns for up to 36 hospitals per form. ICS-MC-310 MULTI-CASUALTY AMBULANCE RESOURCE STATUS The Ambulance Resource Status checklist is a form for keeping resource status. Space is provided for the agency name and unit identification number, as well as their time in and time out of loading areas. 22

38 l " I December, 1996 MACS ICS MULTI-CASUAL TV FORMS ICS-MC-312 MEDICAL SUPPLY RECEIPT & INVENTORY FORM The source, type and quantity of medical material obtained must be documented. Such records should be kept current and may require the use of a recorder assigned specifically to conduct this task. The 'Supply Receipt & Inventory Form' is designed to be used by the Medical Supply Unit Coordinator or his/her delegate. In reviewing this form, it becomes very helpful when supplies or equipment are received, that they are identified with markers or tape. Sources supplying such equipment should be encouraged to identify their equipmenvsupplies so as to facilitate the inventory or possible incident reimbursement of such supplies. Incident reimbursement of any supplies will only be based upon supplies or equipment listed on the original form. The original form should be placed in the Medical Supply Unit and will comprise the total unit inventory. 23

39 December, 1996 MAGS '..... ICS MULTI-CASUAL TV POSITION LESSON PLANS INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM MULTI-CASUALTY POSITION LESSON PLANS Training documents used to train personnel to fill the various ICS Multi-Casualty supervisory positions. 1-MC MC MC MC MC MC MC MC MC MC-339 Basic Multi-Casualty ICS Morgue Manager Course Medical Supply Coordinator Course Ground Ambulance Coordinator Course Treatment Dispatch Manager & Medical Communications Coordinator Course Treatment Manager Course Air Ambulance Coordinator Course Treatment Unit Leader Course Triage Unit Leader Course Medical & Patient Transportation Group/Division Supervisor Course 24

40 f.._ December, 1996 MACS ICS HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DOCUMENTS ICS-HM HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OPERATIONAL SYSTEM DESCRIPTION This manual is an Operational System Description of the Hazardous Materials Branch within the Incident Command System. It consists of the following major sections: Introduction Unified Command Modular Development Hazardous Materials Position Descriptions and Functions Assisting Agencies in Hazardous Materials Incidents Control Zone Layout Diagram Glossary of Terms ICS HAZARDOUS MATERIALS POSITION MANUALS There is a Position Manual for each position of the Hazardous Materials Branch within the Incident Command System. Each manual provides a checklist for each corresponding position. Also, a list of responsibilities and procedures for accomplishing the activity for each position. ICS-HM ICS-HM ICS-HM ICS-HM ICS-HM ICS-HM ICS-HM Hazardous Materials Group Supervisor Entry Leader Decontamination Leader Site Access Control Leader Assistant Safety Officer-Hazardous Materials Technical Specialist-Hazardous Materials Reference Safe Refuge Area Manager 25

41 .... " December, 1996 MAGS ICS URBAN SEARCH & RESCUE DOCUMENTS ICS-US&R URBAN SEARCH & RESCUE OPERATIONAL SYSTEM DESCRIPTION This manual is an Operational System Description of the Urban Search & Rescue Branch within the Incident Command System. It consists of the following major sections: Introduction Unified Command ICS Modular Development Glossary of Terms Appendix A: Four General Types of Building Construction Appendix B: Four Levels of US&R Operational Capability Appendix C: Four Levels of US&R Operational Capability Minimum Training Appendix D: Four Levels of US&R Operational Capability Minimum Equipment Lists and Tool Info Sheets Appendix E: Additional Urban Search & Rescue Resources Appendix F: Structure/Hazards Marking System Appendix G: Search Marking System 26

42 December, 1996 MACS MISCELLANEOUS DOCUMENTS INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT STRUCTURE FIRE OPERATIONS This document is designed as a guide to assist emergency service organizations in the implementation of an Incident Command System (ICS). It may also serve as the initial design document from which your jurisdiction may operate during emergency incidents. Once adopted by the jurisdiction and with appropriate training of personnel, it provides an easily understood organizational structure and procedures to follow during emergency incidents. This model encourages the use of an ICS for structural fire incidents. It provides for its use on small, routine incidents as well as allowing for expansion of the organization to meet the needs of an escalating incident. Please read this document often. The daily use of its concepts and procedures will encourage jurisdictionwide and statewide standardization to assist all emergency providers to become better organized, more adaptive and more expedient in their Incident Command System delivery. 'Zl

43 , FIRES COPE OPERATIONS COORDINATION CENTER P.O. BOX RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA ATSS (909) FAX: (909) January 28, 1997 Mr. Wesley Wells Georgia Forestry Commission P. 0. Box 819 Macon, GA Dear Mr. Wells: Enclosed for National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) consideration are recommended changes to the Fireline Handbook as proposed by the FIRESCOPE Task Force. Most recommendations center around improving content presentation and general updating of information. Changes of significance are as follows: CHAPTER 5-FIREFIGHTER SAFETY: Burn Injury - Insert Attachment # 1 after section on Carbon Monoxide Hazards. Fire Shelter- Insert Attachment #2 after section on Safety Practices Under Extreme Fire Behavior Conditions. Vehicle Refuge- Insert Attachment #3 after section on Fire Shelter. Structure Refuge- Insert Attachment #4 after section on Safety While Protecting Structures from Wildland Fire. Note: Inserts on fire shelter and vehicle/structure refuge guidelines complement the information contained in the NWCG publication "Your Fire Shelter, Beyond the Basics (1996 Edition)". CHAPTERS 7 IHROUGH 12(COMMAND & GENERAL STAFF): To maintain a level of consistency with the ICS National Training Curriculum, recommend that information contained in Attachment #5 (ICS Position Descriptions and Responsibilities) be incorporated into these handbook chapters. While information contained in current handbook still has application, this ICS National Training Curriculum document provides position information which is current and, in many areas, more informative.

44 I,. APPENDIX A-GENERAL OPERATIONAL GUIDES: Beaufort Scale of Wind Force - Insert Attachment #6 after section on Fireline Explosives. Resource Typing- Add a section on resource typing for engine, handcrew, and dozer strike teams. Attachment #7 is FIRESCOPE's Strike Team Types and Minimum Standards. As FIRESCOPE's Type 4 engine standard differs from NWCG, this attachment will need to be modified to reflect NWCG Type 4 engine standards. Helitanker- FIRESCOPE is currently working with helicopter specialists from USFS, BLM, and National Interagency Coordination Center to address this resource typing issue. Once this group has prepared its recommendations, they will be forwarded to the IOSWT for consideration. GLOSSARY OF TERMS : Recommend that several terms be added to handbook glossary which are found in the ICS National Training Curriculum's Glossary of Terms. Terms for handbook inclusion have been penciled into glossary with definition wording found in Attachment #8 (ICS Glossary of Terms). ADDITIONAL APPENDIX SECTIONS: To address the "all-risk" nature of the fire service, recommend that appendix sections on hazardous materials, multi-casualty, and urban search & rescue as developed through FIRESCOPE be added to handbook (reference Attachments 9, 10, 11). FIRESCOPE feels that of the three appendix sections being recommended for handbook inclusion, the section dealing with hazardous materials would be the appendix section most important for inclusion. On behalf of the FIRESCOPE Task Force, we would like to thank NWCG for the opportunity to review this handbook. lfyou have any questions, I can be reached at (909) Sincerely, ~~~ FIRESCOPE Task Force Chair cc: Chairs, North/South Operations Teams Task Force Members