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CommandPlan as a Training Tool


CommandPlan is designed to offer the individual Incident Commander training challenges with good applicability to Type 1 through Type 4 incidents. An integrated authoring tool allows the training developer to select a local or target incident area.

Because CommandPlan simulates participants under your command the scenarios are available on-demand whenever the IC has an opportunity to exercise and sharpen their command skills. Like a chess simulator, CommandPlan can be used to develop and exercise advance cognitive processing and recall skills. We recreate the "fog of war" by immersing the trainee in a dynamic environmental model of the incident and integrating that with simulated resources and civilian populations.


 

Incident Types


Type 5 Incident Training

Type 5 incidents would commonly include vehicle fires, motor vehicle accidents, typical structure fires, dumpster fires and in some cases fire alarm activations.

 
  • The incident can be handled with one or two single resources with up to six personnel.
  • Command and General Staff positions (other than the Incident Commander) are not activated.
  • No written Incident Action Plan (IAP) is required.
  • The incident is contained within the first operational period and often within an hour to a few hours after resources arrive on the scene.

 

Examples include a vehicle fire, an injured person, or a police traffic stop.

 

Type 4 Incident Training

Type 4 incidents would typically include a major structure fire, a multiple vehicle crash with multiple patients, or a hazmat spill.

 

  • Command and General Staff functions are activated only if needed.
  • Several resources are required to mitigate the incident, possibly including Task Forces or Strike Teams.
  • The incident is usually limited to one operational period in the control phase, usually in a few hours after resources arrive on scene.
  • The agency administrator may have briefings, and ensure the complexity analysis and delegation of authority are updated.
  • No written Incident Action Plan (IAP) is required but a documented operational briefing will be completed for all incoming resources.

 

Examples include a building fire or large protest/rally.

 

Type 3 Incident Training

Type 3 incidents include those where capabilities exceed initial attack and the appropriate ICS positions should be added to match the complexity of the incident. Examples include a tornado touchdown, earthquake, flood, or multi-day incident. When capabilities exceed initial emergency response, the appropriate ICS positions should be added to match the complexity of the incident.

 

  • Some or all of the Command and General Staff positions may be activated, as well as Division/Group supervisor and/or Unit Leader level positions
  • A Type 3 Incident Management Team (IMT) or incident command organization manages initial action incidents with a significant number of resources, an extended attack incident until containment/control is achieved, or an expanding incident until transition to a Type 1 or 2 team.
  • The incident may extend into multiple operational periods.
  • A written IAP may be required for each operational period.

 

Examples include a chemical leak with evacuation, tropical storm/hurricane or a hostage stand-off.

 

Type 2 Incident Training

Type 2 incidents include the type of incident that extends beyond the capabilities for local control and is expected to go into multiple operational periods. A Type 2 Incident may require the response of resources out of area, including regional and/or national resources, to effectively manage the operations, command and general staffing. These incidents typically involve incidents of regional significance.

 

  • Most or all of the Command and General Staff positions are filled.
  • A written IAP is required for each operational period.
  • Many of the functional units are needed and staffed.
  • Operations personnel normally do not exceed 200 per operational period and total incident personnel do not exceed 500 (guidelines only)
  • The agency administrator is responsible for the incident complexity analysis, agency administrator briefings, and the written delegation of authority

 

Examples include a devastating flood or earthquake.
 

Type 1 Incident Training

Type 1 Incidents are the most complex, requiring national resources to safely and effectively manage and operate. These incidents are of significance to the country and are managed by a nationally qualified team.

 

 
  • All Command and General Staff positions are activated
  • Operations personnel often exceed 500 per operational period and total incident personnel will usually exceed 51,000.
  • Branches need to be established.
  • The agency administrator will have briefings, and ensure that the complexity analysis and delegation of authority are updated.
  • Use of resource advisors at the incident base is recommended.
  • There is a high impact on the local jurisdiction, requiring additional staff for office administrative and support functions.

 

Examples include a major terrorist attack, or a Katrina, Japan, Haiti level disaster.