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Week 7 Mock Incident Response
American Public University System
EDGM230 Emergency and Disaster Incident Command
June 21, 2014
Week 7 Mock Incident Response
The Incident Command System (ICS) is an important part
of the National Incident Management System (NIMS). It
provides a standardized template for managing emergency and
disaster incidents across the United States that is adjustable and
can be expanded to meet the specific needs of the situation at
hand. ICS allows for the integration and coordination of
various responding agencies in the interest of making the best
use of available resources, including agencies from different
jurisdictions. In order for ICS to be effective, regular exercises
and mock disaster scenarios should be practiced, familiarizing
responders with both the system and each other. This paper is a
mock incident response that will discuss the 5 ICS functional
areas and specific responsibilities for each area pertaining to
the specific mock disaster.
Scenario
On June 15, 2014, an explosion occurred at the Daugherty
Elementary School located just south of downtown Garland, TX.
Initial reports indicate that it was caused by a gas leak in the
northern hallway. A fire started that is spreading through the
classrooms along the east side of the building, there is
structural damage to the outside north courtyard wall, and

numerous windows blew out as a result of the explosion.
Injuries to some children and staff have been reported, and not
all children have been accounted for in the original evacuation.
Current enrollment is 412 (School Characteristics and
Membership, 2014).
ICS Functional Areas
There are 5 functional areas that are defined for use in
ICS. These are Command, Operations, Planning, Logistics, and
Finance/Administration (Deal, Bettencourt, Deal, Merrick, &
Mills, 2010). Each area has specific responsibilities in order
for responses to be handled in a standardized way without
duplication of effort or some tasks not getting done because
someone thought someone else was doing it. Each emergency
or disaster is different, and most of the routine incidents
encountered will not require that the full complement of
functional areas be activated. In the case of the Daugherty
Elementary Explosion, a section for Finance/Administration
would not be needed since the response period is expected to be
relatively short. As such, this function would be taken care of
by the Incident Commander (IC).
Command. This incident requires a single incident command
set up, with one person named as Incident Commander. The IC
is responsible for determining the objectives and priorities for
the incident and ultimately responsible for all decisions related
to any aspects of the response, including safety, news releases,
and planning operations. One important component of the IC’s
responsibility is the implantation of an Incident Action Plan
(IAP). The IAP puts in writing the details of the planned
direction for the operation, from the naming of the functional
section chiefs to the specific resources needed to carry out a
particular task. The IAP for the Daugherty Elementary
Explosion is attached. The IC is also responsible for naming
members to the command staff if necessary in order to carry out
the command functions.
This incident will require the appointment of a Safety Officer,
who is responsible for overall site safety for the responders.

The Safety Officer would look at the situation and possible
strategies for accomplishing tasks, assessing the hazards that
may be present that threaten the responders and making sure
staging areas, medical areas, etc. are all following appropriate
safety precautions. The Safety Officer also participates in
planning and can put a stop to any activities that are found to be
unsafe. During this incident, the Safety Officer would be
responsible for assessing the hazards presented by the broken
glass and possible structural integrity issues from the explosion
and fires, as well as ensuring that medical personnel are
wearing the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
Another necessary command staff member in this case is the
Public Information Officer (POI). POIs are responsible for
dealing with the press and the general public, ensuring that
timely and accurate reports on incident progress are made, with
approval from the IC. Due to the fact that this incident
happened at an elementary school while school was in session,
it is very important for the POI to keep parents and the media
abreast of the situation so that parents and children can be
quickly reunited and to alleviate panic. The POI is also
responsible for dispelling any misinformation about the incident
as quickly as possible.
Operations. The Operations Section Chief (OSC) is responsible
for ensuring that the tasks and objectives of the incident
response are getting done. The OSC assigns resources,
organizes teams, and also participates in the planning process
for operations. The OSC at Daugherty would be responsible for
assigning the appropriate task force, medical, and safety groups
to be effective in putting out the flames, treating any injuries to
students and staff, and finding the unaccounted for children.
Communications with the IC and individual groups are of
utmost importance to ensure that the IC has a full grasp of the
situation and that each group understands what tasks it is
responsible for. Operations at Daugherty would need to have a
Safety Group to work with the Safety Officer and ensure
responder safety. It also needs to have a Task Force Group,

responsible for fighting the flames, shutting off the gas to the
area, and searching for the missing. The Medical Group would
be responsible for any necessary treatment of injuries to the
evacuees.
Planning. The Planning Section Chief (PSC) is the person
whose main responsibilities include providing resources,
ensuring that the command group is aware of the current
situation, documenting details regarding the response efforts,
and, when needed, demobilizing the incident responders. The
PSC helps to finalize the Incident Action Plan for the current
and upcoming periods. The PSC at Daugherty would need to be
responsible for resources, documentation, and situation areas.
The incident is not so large as to require a full Planning
Section, and appointing one other to focus on resources until the
Medical Group can be disbanded (i.e. all children have been
assessed/treated) will free up the PSC to participate in planning
the IAP, keeping the IC up to date on the situation, and
documentation.
Logistics. A one person Logistics Section is brought in at
Daugherty. The responsibilities of the Logistics Section Chief
(LSC) include setting up the communications, establishing a
Medical Unit for responders at the Rolando Drive Staging Area,
and assisting with planning. The LSC develops the plan for
communications and is responsible for disseminating the
information to responders. Each group has a specific radio
frequency to be used for communications. The list is included
in the IAP. The LSC would also ensure that the responders had
access to fast medical treatment should there be any injury on
the site. The Medical Unit for this purpose is located in the
staging area at Rolando Drive.
Conclusion
The explosion at Daugherty Elementary is a medium size
incident with the potential for numerous injuries to both those
present at the time of the explosion as well as the emergency
responders. However, the incident is not of a size that would
require outside assistance from another jurisdiction, nor so

large that it requires all functional areas available under ICS to
be activated. The 4 functional areas used during this mock
incident response include Command, Operations, Planning, and
Logistics, with Operations requiring the largest number of
responders and other resources assigned. ICS allows for easy
adaptation to the system, and specific responsibilities for each
functional section. As such, only those sections that are
required for the response need be put in place, producing a more
efficient and effective response team and eliminating waste due
to multiple identical efforts.
References
Deal, T., Bettencourt, M., Deal, V., Merrick, G., & Mills, C.
(2010). Beyond Initial Response. AuthorHouse: Bloomington,
IN.
School Characteristics and Membership. (2014). ED.gov.
Retrieved from
http://ocrdata.ed.gov/Page?t=s&eid=233247&syk=6&pid=732
CoverHurricane Evacuation CID Unit Corry StationIncident
Action PlanICS-202 Incident ObjectivesICS-203 Organization
Assignment Listzation Assignment ListICS-204 Assignment
ListICS-205 Incident Radio Communications PlanICS-206
Medical PlanMap and Pictures of the Incident
Scene6/22/2041400
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X
X
X
X
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ICS 202Incident Objectives1. Incident Name2. Date
Prepared3. Time PreparedHurricane Evacuation6/22/141400
PM4. Operational Period (Date and Time)6/22/141330 PM5.

General Control Objectives for the Incident (include
Alternatives)1Ensure the safety of all CIDUCS staff and
students
Mark Ethridge: Enter short, clear, concise statements of the
objectives for managing the incident, including
alternatives.2Conduct convoy operations.
Mark Ethridge: Control objectives usually apply for the
duration of the incident.3Ensure basic life support systems are
present
Mark Ethridge: Be sure to include objectives for the operational
period!4Ensure all personnel are safe from effects of
hurricane5Ensure 100% accountability of CIDUCS staff and
students6. Weather Forecast for Operational PeriodClear
conditions, but becoming windy and rain bands are starting to
move in.7. General Safety MessageExercise increased safety
measures to ensure staff and students arrive safely.
Mark Ethridge: Enter known Safety hazards and specific
precautions for the operational period. Be sure to reference a
specific safety message, form 223, if one is attached.8.
Attachments (check if attached)ICS-2029. Prepared by
(PSC)10. Approved by (IC)Jane DoeWillie Ard
ICS 2031. Incident NameCIDUCS Hurricane Evacuation9.
Operations Section2. Date6/22/143. Time1400
PMChiefAngelique Rhyne4. Operational PeriodDeputyRebecca
Allen5. Incident Commander and Staffa. Branch I -
Division/GroupsIncident CommanderWill ArdBranch
DirectorDeputyJane DoeDeputySafety OfficerKyler
CarterSafety GroupJoshua PayneInformation OfficerBrandon
WatkinsTask Force GroupAaron BradyLiaison OfficerBrad
WilliamsDivision/Group6. Agency
RepresentativeDivision/GroupAgencyNameDivision/Groupb.
Branch II - Division/GroupsBranch

DirectorDeputyDivision/GroupDivision/GroupDivision/GroupDi
vision/GroupDivision/GroupC. Branch III -
Division/GroupsBranch DirectorDeputy7. Planning
SectionDivision/GroupChiefTanya
KnoxDivision/GroupDeputyRachael
KaiserDivision/GroupResource UnitJeff
AndrasakDivision/GroupSituation UnitKayla
GriffithDivision/GroupDocumentation UnitJeff Griffind.
Air Operations BranchDemobilization UnitBobby BrownAir
Operations Branch DirectorHuman ResourcesLisa QuincyAir
Support SupervisorTechnical Specialists (name /
specialty)Air Attack SupervisorHazmat SupervisorHelicopter
CoordinatorAir Tanker Coordinator10. Finance
SectionChiefSue IntermoiaDeputyDerrick Edwards8.
Logistics SectionTime UnitChiefJessica McGarveyProcurement
UnitDeputyDavid SpadeComp/Claims UnitService Branch
Dir.Rebecca BrownCost UnitSupport Branch Dir.Richie
MarioSupply UnitDonny MackFacilities UnitCatalina
ReevesGround Support UnitDan RichterPrepared by Cesar
BonillaCommunications UnitBrandy LambertMedical
UnitRobert KmetzSecurity UnitDavid SundeenFood UnitBrian
Barr
ICS 204DIVISION ASSIGNMENT LIST1. Branch2.
Division/GroupSafety3. Incident Name4. Operational
PeriodCIDUCS Hurricane EvacuationDate:6/22/14Time:14005.
Operations PersonnelOperations ChiefAngelique
RhyneDivision/Group SupervisorRebecca AllenBranch
Director6. Resources Assigned this PeriodStrike Team/Task
Force/Resource DesignatorLeaderNumber PersonsTrans.
NeededDrop Off PT./TimePick Up PT./TimeBus OperatorsDan
Richter25100Command OperationsProceed with caution from
Pensacola to Fort Benning, Georgia
Mark Ethridge: Provide a statement of the tactical objectives to
be achieved within the operational period. Include any special
instructions for individual resources.8. Special Instructions9.

Division/Group Communication Summary
Mark Ethridge: This information is automatically filled from the
205.FunctionSystemGrp/ChannelFrequencyFunctionSystemGrp/
ChannelFrequencyCommand
205.ERROR:#REF!
205.
205.
Mark Ethridge: Provide a statement of the tactical objectives to
be achieved within the operational period. Include any special
instructions for individual resources.ERROR:#REF!
205.Support
205.ERROR:#REF!
205.ERROR:#REF!
205.ERROR:#REF!
205.
Mark Ethridge: Enter statement calling attention to any safety
problems or specific precautions to be exercised or other

important
information.ERROR:#REF!ERROR:#REF!ERROR:#REF!ERRO
R:#REF!ERROR:#REF!ERROR:#REF!ERROR:#REF!ERROR:#
REF!GroupERROR:#REF!AlphaERROR:#REF!ERROR:#REF!E
RROR:#REF!ERROR:#REF!ERROR:#REF!ERROR:#REF!ERR
OR:#REF!ERROR:#REF!ERROR:#REF!ERROR:#REF!ERROR:
#REF!ERROR:#REF!ERROR:#REF!Prepared by
(RESL)Approved by (PSC)DateTimeBrittney GriffithWillie
Ard6/22/141400 PM
ICS 205INCIDENT RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
PLANIncident NameDate/Time PreparedOperational Period
Date/TimeCIDUCS Hurricane Evacuation6/22/141400
PM6/22/141400 PM4. Basic Radio Channel
UtilizationChannelRadio
Type/CacheGroup/ChannelFrequency/ToneAssignmentRemarks
Alpha
Mark Ethridge: Enter the function each channel number is
assigned (i.e. command, support, division tactical, ground-to-
air, etc.)Command
Mark Ethridge: Enter the local system or radio cache system
assigned and used on the incident. (e.g. 800mhz, Wolfforth,
Lamb County, etc.)101.1
Mark Ethridge: Enter the radio call group and/or channel
numbers assigned.101.1
Mark Ethridge: If applicable, enter the frequency and tone
numbers assigned to each specified function (e.g. 153.400/88.5)
or (Tx: 154.000 Rx: 154.500/88.5)Command/General Staff
Mark Ethridge: Enter the ICS organization assigned to each of
the designated frequencies (e.g. Branch I, Division A).IC, Ops,
Logs, Plans

Mark Ethridge: This section should include narrative
information regarding special situations.Bravo
air, etc.)
assigned and used on the incident. (e.g. 800mhz, Wolfforth,
Lamb County, etc.)Tactical
assigned and used on the incident.(e.g. 800mhz, Wolfforth,
Lamb County, etc.)101.5
numbers assigned.101.5
or (Tx: 154.000 Rx: 154.500/88.5)Tactical
the designated frequencies (e.g. Branch I, Division A).Ops
information regarding special situations.
air, etc.)
Lamb County, etc.)

numbers assigned.
Lamb County, etc.)
numbers assigned.
or (Tx: 154.000 Rx: 154.500/88.5)
numbers assigned.
or (Tx: 154.000 Rx: 154.500/88.5)
the designated frequencies (e.g. Branch I, Division A).
or (Tx: 154.000 Rx: 154.500/88.5)

information regarding special situations.5. Prepared by
(Communications Unit)Michael Pierce
ICS Map
Organization List (ICS 203)
Organization List (ICS 203)
Assignment List (ICS 204)
Assignment List (ICS 204)
Communications Plan (ICS 205)
Communications Plan (ICS 205)
Medical Plan (ICS 206)
Medical Plan (ICS 206)
Incident Map
Incident Map
Traffic Plan
Traffic Plan
MOCK DISASTER PLAN
ACTIVE SHOOTER
290 Broadway
MOCK DISASTER PLAN
This plan is to identify response procedures for an incident
response to an active shooter scenario located at 290 Broadway
New York, NY. This is a federal facility with priority
jurisdiction between the New York Police Department (NYPD)
and the Federal Protective Service (FPS) .
This facility is a 31 story facility that houses many different
federal agencies to include FBI, EPA, IRS, GSA, and DHS.

epa.gov
MOCK DISASTER PLAN
During an active shooter incident the facility in question will go
into a lock down procedure, all occupants will Shelter in Place
until the threat can be neutralized. The facility directly across
the street 26 Federal Plaza will also conduct a Shelter in Place.
All emergency response units will be notified of the incident
and told to report to 26 Federal Plaza Incident Command
Center.
26 Federal Plaza
Wickers
MOCK DISASTER PLAN
Initial Incident Response
Upon notification of an active shooter the facility will Shelter
in Place only allowing for law enforcement responders to enter
and exit the facility.
Notification will be made over hand held radio communications
that can be heard by the Federal Protective Service,
Philadelphia Mega Center, FBI, Fire Safety for 26 Federal Plaza
and 290 Broadway and the security guards at both locations.
FPS Inspectors will arrive on scene and coordinate with FBI
police for immediate response. FPS will be the lead response
and will establish on scene commander.
FPS management will set up incident command at 26 Federal
Plaza and will coordinate with all other responding units at that
location. If 26 Federal Plaza becomes compromised or is
unavailable, 201 Varick Street is secondary back up incident
command location.

MOCK DIASTER PLAN
ORGANIZATION AND ASSIGNMENT OF
RESPONSIBILITIES
Facility Security Committee Chairperson- Will set up as liaison
between incident commander and agency heads.
Incident Commander - responsible for all aspects of the
response, including developing incident objectives and
managing all incident operations. (Department of Labor)
Operations Commander – responsible for Tactical Operations,
Response and Recovery Operations
Planning Section – “Collects, evaluates , and disseminates
information needed to measure the size, scope , and seriousness
of an incident and to plan appropriate incident management
activities.” (Department of Labor)
ORGANIZATION AND ASSIGNMENT OF
RESPONSIBILITIES Continued
Logistics Section – “Supports incident management operations
by securing and providing needed personnel, equipment,
facilities, resources , and services required for incident
resolution; coordinating personnel; assembling and deploying
volunteer teams; and facilitating communication among
incident responders.” (Department of Labor)
Finance /Administration Section – “Assume responsibility for
overall documentation and recordkeeping activities; when
possible, photograph or videotape damage to property. Develop
a system to monitor and track expenses and financial losses ,

and secure all records.“ (Department of Labor)
MOCK DIASTER PLAN
The Incident Commander will be sending
and assigning resources as needed. Once
more resources become available they
will be assigned specific roles. The commander
will also determine goals and stratifies for the
current situations. For an active shooter situation
the majority of the responsibility belongs to the
Operations Chief.
marinemammalconservancy.org
MOCK DISASTER PLAN
Operations Chief is focused on the active shooter and
neutralizing the threat. Teams will be sent in systematically to
clear the facility. This is done by coordinating multiple
response teams and giving them specific areas to clear not to
cross each other. Once the threat is contained Recovery
operations will begin.They are coordinating with the on scene
commander and or team leaders.
USMS
MOCK DISASTER PLAN
The Planning Chief is looking at the Occupant Emergency Plan
to establish other protocols that need to be activated. They are
monitoring communications to ensure that everyone can speak

to one another. They are also organizing the arrival of other
resources and setting up equipment that may be needed.
Www.rfidjournal.com
MOCK DISASTER PLAN
The Logistics Chief is notifying local hospitals for specialty
units and to know how many of what injuries to send to which
hospital.
Making contact with NYPD for law enforcement response and to
set up specially units like Bomb Squad and Emergency Services
Unit along with Crime Scene Technicians.
Coordinating a stand by location for EMS units and
coordinating Media / Press releases and locations.
EMSWORLD.COM
Www.liquidproductions.co.uk
MOCK DISASTER PLAN
The Administrative Chief would identify someone to be the
Incident Commanders scribe. Another function would be for
someone to identify which units arrived and at what time. They
would also identify what each specific agency did for the active
shooter event.
Portfoward
MOCK DISASTR PLAN
Recovery Operations
Once the Operation Chief has confirmed that the threat is no
longer, he / she will inform the Incident Command who will
them proceed with recovery operations. EMS will evaluate
persons for injury and identify them by injury. A walkthrough

will occurred to determine if there is any structural damage or
damage to the facility. Investigators will conduct an assessment
to determine if any information system have been compromised.
Interviews will be conducted by law enforcement personnel for
those who interacted with the subject. Counseling services will
be identified for those who need it.
MOCK DISASTER PLAN
After Action Review – An AAR will be conducted at the
conclusion of the operation to identify vulnerabilities,
productive countermeasures and decencies within the ICS
system.
National Park Service
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Department of Labor (n.d.). Incident Command System (ICS):
Incident Commander. Retrieved June 20, 2014, from
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Epa.gov (n.d.). Region 2 Office | Greening EPA | US
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e=lnms&tbm=isch&
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Incident Commander [photograph]. Retrieved from
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m=isch&
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U.S. National Park Service. Retrieved June 20, 2014, from

http://www.nps.gov/fire/wildland-fire/learning-center/lessons-
learned.cfm
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TG582nRouter Sceenshot Back to the Technicolor TG582n
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sandy-hook-elementary-inside-job-3.html
USMS (n.d.). U.S. Marshals Service, Special Tactical Assault
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F%2Fwww.usmarshals.gov%2Fdistrict%2Fva-
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