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Module 1 - Introduction To ICS

The document discusses the Incident Command System (ICS) Executive Course Module 1. It covers lessons from past incidents that led to the development of ICS, including a lack of clear leadership and inconsistent terminology. The overview of ICS establishes it as a standardized incident management system used worldwide. Key principles of ICS include modular organization, management by objectives, integrated communications, and span of control. The module concludes with examples of ICS success stories in various disasters and emergency responses in the Philippines.

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Module 1 - Introduction To ICS

The document discusses the Incident Command System (ICS) Executive Course Module 1. It covers lessons from past incidents that led to the development of ICS, including a lack of clear leadership and inconsistent terminology. The overview of ICS establishes it as a standardized incident management system used worldwide. Key principles of ICS include modular organization, management by objectives, integrated communications, and span of control. The module concludes with examples of ICS success stories in various disasters and emergency responses in the Philippines.

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INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM

EXECUTIVE COURSE

MODULE 1:
INTRODUCTION TO ICS
Module 1 Objectives
Upon completion of this module, participants
will be able to:
1. Determine lessons from past incidents
that led to the development of ICS;
2. Explain the overview of ICS;
3. Explain the key principles and features of
ICS; and
4. Determine actual ICS success stories.

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Scope of Presentation
1. Lessons from past incidents

2. Overview of ICS

3. Principles and features of ICS

4. ICS success stories

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LESSONS FROM PAST
INCIDENTS
Philippines:
a country that is at risk to disasters

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Photo credit: Google Images
World Risk Index Report 2019
3rd in 2011 – 2013
2nd in 2014
3rd in 2015 – 2018
9th in 2019

Reference: https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/WorldRiskReport-
2019_Online_english.pdf

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MODULE EXERCISE 1
See Activity Packet for Instructions
Video credit: YouTube; ABS CBN News

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WOWOWEE Stampede Tropical Storm “Ondoy”
February 2006 September 2009

Quirino Grandstand Hostage Taking


August 2010 Photo credit: Google Images
Lack of Too many
reliable Inadequate
Confusion responders communications
information

Unclear lines of
authority Unclear objectives

Terminology
ISSUES FROM
differences PAST Unclear who is in
charge
DISASTERS
Too many organization
structures Uncoordinated
planning

Too many people No check-in


reporting to one Political intervention procedures
supervisor
OVERVIEW OF ICS
Definition of ICS
ICS is a standard, on-scene, all-hazard
incident management concept that can be
used by all response groups.

Photo credits: Google Images

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Definition of ICS

ICS allows users to adopt an integrated


organizational structure for response.

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Legal Basis: Republic Act 10121

• Section 9 (g): The Office of


Civil Defense (OCD) shall
formulate standard operating
procedures for coordination.

• Rule 7 (h), Implementing


Rules and Regulations: The
OCD shall establish ICS as part
of the Philippines’ on- scene
disaster response system.

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Institutionalization Timelines
2010 • Republic Act 10121

2012
• NDRRMC Memo 4
• Executive Order 82

2014 • OCD Memo 758A

2015 • NDRRMC Memo 48

2016
• NDRRMC Memo 43
• NDRRMC Memo 44
• NDRRMC-NSC JMC No 1

2017 • NDRRMC Memo 100

2018
• DILG Memo 2018-49
• NDRRMC Memo 131
Regional and Local
Institutionalization

Regional and local DMRRCs formulated


issuances to institutionalize ICS in their
respective areas.
Credits to RDRRMC CARAGA, Sorsogon DRRMC and Quezon City DRRMC

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Purpose of ICS

Safety of Responders Achievement of Tactical Efficient Use of


and Others Objectives Resources

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Benefits of ICS
• Meets needs of any kind or size of incident

• Allows rapid melding of different personnel

• Provides accountability

• Provides logistics and admin support

• Cost-effective

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Countries using ICS
In transition:
• China
• Bhutan
• Vanuatu
• India
• Sri Lanka
• Indonesia
• Philippines
Full implementation:
• United States • Thailand
• Canada • Brunei Darussalam
• Australia • Ethiopia
• New Zealand • Ghana
• Mexico
• Latin American Countries
Photo credit: Google Images

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Effectiveness of ICS

ICS is proven
effective in
maintaining unity of
command during
response operations.

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MODULE EXERCISE 2
See Activity Packet for Instructions
PRINCIPLES AND
FEATURES OF ICS
Use clear text (plain
language).

Do not use radio


codes, acronyms, or
Common other jargons.
Terminology
“Form follows
function”

Modular Only functions/


positions necessary for
Organization the incident will be
activated.
Incident Resource Needs ICS Organization
Complexity
Ideal span of control for
any supervisor:
3 to 7
Span of subordinates
Control
INEFFECTIVE
and possibly EFFECTIVE
dangerous Span of Control
Chain of There should be an
orderly line of authority.
Command

and

Unity of
Command
When on-scene,
always “check-in.”

Accountability
Response goals,
objectives and support
activities are indicated in
the Incident Action Plan.

Incident
Action Plan
ICS has a variety of tools,
including forms, to
standardize procedures
and documentation.

ICS Forms and


Tools
ICS SUCCESS STORIES
ICS Success Stories
Black Nazarene Traslacion (since 2013) 

Photo credits: Google Image

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ICS Success Stories
Typhoon Ruby (2014)

Photo credits: Agusan del Norte and Batangas City

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ICS Success Stories
APEC Meetings (2015)

Photo credits: OCD-NCR

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ICS Success Stories
Mt Apo Fire Incident (2016)

Photo credits: OCD Region XI

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ICS Success Stories
Marawi Crisis (2017)

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ICS Success Stories
ASEAN 50 (2017)

Photo credits: OCD-NCR

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ICS Success Stories
Mt. Mayon Response (2018)

Photo credits: OCD Region V

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ICS Success Stories
Typhoon Ompong (2018)

Photo credits: Mark Cirunay, CNN, Philippine Star

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ICS Success Stories
Batanes Earthquake (2019)

Photo credits: OCD Region II

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Module Summary
• The establishment of ICS is the mandate
of the OCD as provided for in Republic Act
10121 and other national issuances.

• ICS was institutionalized to address


command issues and concerns regarding
response operations.

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Module 1 Objectives
Upon completion of this module, participants
will be able to:
1. Determine lessons from past incidents
that led to the development of ICS;
2. Explain the overview of ICS;
3. Explain the key principles and features of
ICS; and
4. Determine actual ICS success stories.

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Learning Insight

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