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    This document describes the key facilities used in the Incident Command System (ICS) and their purposes. There are six standard ICS facilities: the Incident Command Post (ICP), Staging Areas, Base, Camps, Helibase, and Helispots. The ICP is where primary command functions are located. Staging Areas are where resources wait for assignments. The Base is where out-of-service equipment and personnel are located. Camps provide services for responders. The Helibase and Helispots are locations for air assets. The document outlines factors to consider when establishing facilities and provides map symbols for each facility.

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    This document describes the key facilities used in the Incident Command System (ICS) and their purposes. There are six standard ICS facilities: the Incident Command Post (ICP), Staging Areas, Base, Camps, Helibase, and Helispots. The ICP is where primary command functions are located. Staging Areas are where resources wait for assignments. The Base is where out-of-service equipment and personnel are located. Camps provide services for responders. The Helibase and Helispots are locations for air assets. The document outlines factors to consider when establishing facilities and provides map symbols for each facility.

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    This document describes the key facilities used in the Incident Command System (ICS) and their purposes. There are six standard ICS facilities: the Incident Command Post (ICP), Staging Areas, Base, Camps, Helibase, and Helispots. The ICP is where primary command functions are located. Staging Areas are where resources wait for assignments. The Base is where out-of-service equipment and personnel are located. Camps provide services for responders. The Helibase and Helispots are locations for air assets. The document outlines factors to consider when establishing facilities and provides map symbols for each facility.

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    Module 3 - ICS Facilities

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    This document describes the key facilities used in the Incident Command System (ICS) and their purposes. There are six standard ICS facilities: the Incident Command Post (ICP), Staging Areas, Base, Camps, Helibase, and Helispots. The ICP is where primary command functions are located. Staging Areas are where resources wait for assignments. The Base is where out-of-service equipment and personnel are located. Camps provide services for responders. The Helibase and Helispots are locations for air assets. The document outlines factors to consider when establishing facilities and provides map symbols for each facility.

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    INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM

    EXECUTIVE COURSE

    MODULE 3: ICS
    FACILITIES
    Module Objective
    Upon completion of this module, participants
    will be able to describe the facilities used in
    ICS, their purposes and appropriate map
    symbols.

    INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM EXECUTIVE COURSE


    Scope of Presentation
    1. Incident Command Post
    2. Staging Area(s)
    3. Base
    4. Camp(s)
    5. Helibase
    6. Helispot(s)

    INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM EXECUTIVE COURSE


    Factors to Consider when
    Establishing ICS Facilities
    • Needs of the incident

    • Length of time the facility will be used

    • Cost to establish the facility

    • Environmental considerations

    INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM EXECUTIVE COURSE


    INCIDENT COMMAND
    POST
    Incident Command Post (ICP)

    • Location for primary command functions

    • Facility dedicated for the IC

    • Only one ICP for every incident

    • Symbol:

    INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM EXECUTIVE COURSE


    ICP for Bohol Earthquake, 2013
    Governor’s Mansion , Tagbilaran City
    ICP for Papal Visit, 2015
    Manila
    ICP for Mt Apo Fire, 2016
    Davao City
    ICP for ASEAN, 2017
    Metro Manila
    ICP for Marawi Crisis, 2017
    Iligan City
    STAGING AREA(S)
    Staging Area(s)

    • Location of resources waiting for


    assignments and ready for mobilization

    • May have several Staging Areas

    • Symbol:
    S
    INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM EXECUTIVE COURSE
    Staging Area for Typhoon Ruby, 2014:
    Batangas City
    Staging Area for APEC, 2015:
    Manila
    Staging Area for Dinagyang, 2017
    Iloilo City
    BASE
    Base
    • Location for out-of-service equipment (for
    repair) and personnel (for medication)

    • Only one Base for every incident

    • Symbol:
    B
    INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM EXECUTIVE COURSE
    Base in the US
    CAMP(S)
    Camp(s)
    • Temporary location to provide services for
    responders (accommodation, food, water,
    sanitary services, etc.)

    • May have several Camps

    C
    • Symbol:

    INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM EXECUTIVE COURSE


    Camps in the US
    Camps in the Philippines
    HELIBASE
    Helibase
    • Location where helicopters and air assets
    may be parked, maintained, fueled, and
    loaded.

    • Symbol:
    H

    INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM EXECUTIVE COURSE


    Helibases in the US
    Helibases in the Philippines
    HELISPOT(S)
    Helispot(s)
    • Temporary locations where helicopters and air
    assets can safely land and take off

    • Used to load or off-load personnel, equipment,


    and supplies

    • May have several Helispots

    • Symbol: H-1

    INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM EXECUTIVE COURSE


    Helispots in the US
    Helispots in the Philippines
    Other Facilities
    • Camps for displaced persons
    • Warehouse for inventory of donations of
    supplies, etc.
    • Security/Safety facilities
    • Morgue for Disaster Victim Identification
    • Others?

    INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM EXECUTIVE COURSE


    MODULE EXERCISE
    See Activity Packet for Instructions
    Module Summary
    • There are 6 standard facilities in ICS.

    • Establishing the facilities depends on the


    requirements of the response.

    • Other facilities may be added as necessary.

    INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM EXECUTIVE COURSE


    Module Objective
    Upon completion of this module, participants
    will be able to describe the facilities used in
    ICS, their purposes and appropriate map
    symbols.

    INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM EXECUTIVE COURSE


    Learning Insight
    “Design is not just what it looks and feels
    like. Design is how it works”
    Steve Jobs
    1955-2011

    Photo credit: Google Images

    INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM EXECUTIVE COURSE

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