Creating Self-Directed Resiliency Plans for General Aviation Airports (2024)
Chapter: Tool J: Incident Command System Template
TOOL J
Incident Command System Template
This Incident Command System template provides an overview of the incident command system and a template to build the structure when an incident occurs.
Incident Command System Roles and Responsibilities
Incident Organization Chart
This Incident Organization Chart is intended to be customizable for a given airport or incident. Given the diversity in the size of airports, it is possible that one person or a government body, such as an airport authority or county, may fill several of these positions. As such, airports can customize the chart by clicking into one of the chart boxes and selecting SmartArt Design.
Key Personnel Title/Name/Responsibility/Contact Information
| Title | Name | Responsibility | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Incident Commander | Sets incident objectives and priorities and has overall responsibility at the incident or event | ||
| Liaison Officer | Serves as the primary contact for supporting agencies assigned to an incident | ||
| Safety Officer | Monitors safety conditions and develops measures for assuring the safety of all assigned personnel | ||
| Public Information Officer | Serves as the conduit for information to internal and external stakeholders, including the media or other organizations seeking information directly from the incident or event | ||
| Operations Section Chief | Conducts tactical operations to carry out the plan. Develops the tactical assignments and organization and directs all tactical resources | ||
| Planning Section Chief | Prepares and documents the Incident Action Plan to accomplish the incident objectives, collects and evaluates information, maintains resource status, and maintains documentation for incident records | ||
| Logistics Section Chief | Provides support, resources, and all other services needed to meet the incident objectives | ||
| Finance/Admin Section Chief | Monitors costs related to the incident. Provides accounting, procurement, time recording, and cost analyses |
The following summary of changes table is intended to list all updates and revisions to the Incident Command System. The table outlines each change made, where in the document the change was made, and the date of the change.
| Change Made | Section | Date of Change |
|---|---|---|
Complete the table with all updates and revisions made to the Incident Command System, where in the document the change was made, and the date of the change.
