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Incident Commander Type 1 (reference section B.3 for conditions allowing the hiring of this position), ICT1
Position Category:
Incident Positions
Position Code:
ICT1
Functional Area:
Command
AD Class:
AD-M
Introduction
The Incident Commander’s responsibility is the overall management of the incident. On most incidents the command activity is carried out by a single Incident Commander. The Incident Commander is selected by qualifications and experience.
Duties
- Assesses the situation and/or obtain a briefing from the prior Incident Commander.
- Determines incident objectives and strategy.
- Establishes the immediate priorities.
- Establishes an Incident Command Post.
- Establishes an appropriate organization.
- Ensures planning meetings are scheduled as required.
- Approves and authorizes the implementation of an Incident Action Plan.
- Ensures that adequate safety measures are in place.
- Coordinates activity for all Command and General Staff.
- Coordinates with key people and officials.
- Approves requests for additional resources or for the release of resources.
- Keeps agency administrator informed of incident status.
- Approves the use of trainees, volunteers, and auxiliary personnel.
- Authorizes release of information to the news media.
- Orders the demobilization of the incident when appropriate.
Position Knowledge and/or Requirements - (reference section B.3 for conditions allowing the hiring of this position)
- Advanced Incident Management S-520
- Satisfactory performance as an ICT2
AND - Satisfactory performance as an ICT1 on wildland fire
OR - Satisfactory performance as an ICT3 AND LSC2 AND ICT2 on wildland fire
OR - Satisfactory performance as an ICT3 AND FSC2 AND ICT2 on wildland fire
Page Last Modified / Reviewed:
2018-07-27