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<br />have the authority to alter, suspend, or terminate those activities. The safety official shall immediately inform <br />the individual in charge of the ICS of any actions needed to be taken to correct these hazards at an incident site. <br />. Coordinate overall site activities. Coordination is essential to an effective incident management. Without <br />it, resources will be wasted performing tasks that are not necessary to the overall success of the incident. The <br />IC must constantly monitor the incident activities to ensure that the needed degree of coordination is present <br />and that personnel are not working at cross duplication. The goal of the IC is to obtain the maximum <br />productivity from all on-scene resources. Proper coordination will ensure that personnel and equipment are <br />functioning within the action plan. <br /> <br />Liaison Responsibilities: The Liaison individual(s) are the point of contact for assisting or coordinating agencies. <br />This function is assigned to the IC. One of the most important responsibilities of the Liaison individual is to <br />coordinate the management of assisting or coordinating agencies. This is essential to avoid the duplication of <br />efforts. Liaison management provides lines of authority, responsibility, and communication. The liaison <br />responsibilities also include media management when required. <br /> <br />Operations Responsibilities: Operations is responsible for management of all tactical operations at an incident. <br />Operations is implemented when the IC is faced with a complex incident having major demands in one or more of <br />the remaining major functional areas. For example, the IC may be faced with a rapidly escalating incident with a <br />significant need to evaluate strategy and to develop alternative tactical options. Faced with a major functional <br />responsibility in addition to management of tactical operations, the IC may need to staff Operations to maintain an <br />effective span of control. <br /> <br />The most common reason for staffing Operations is to relieve span-of-control problems for the IC. A complex <br />incident, in which the IC needs assistance determining strategic goals and tactical objectives, may also require <br />implementing Operations. <br /> <br />Planning Responsibilities: Planning is responsible for the collection, evaluation, dissemination, and use of <br />information about the development of the incident and the status of resources. When faced with a complex or <br />rapidly escalating incident, the IC may require assistance with the ICS Planning function. A wide range of factors <br />may impact incident operations. Planning must include an assessment of the present and projected situation. <br />Proactive incident management is highly dependent on an accurate assessment of the incident's potential and <br />prediction of likely outcomes. In addition to assessment of the situation status, there is a critical need to maintain <br />information about resources committed to the incident and projected resource requirements. <br /> <br />Logistic Responsibilities: Logistics is responsible for providing facilities, services, and materials for the incident. <br />As incidents grow in size, complexity, and duration, the logistical needs of the operating forces also increase. Even <br />in a relatively simple incident, there are requirements for equipment, drinking water, and emergency medical care. <br />When faced with a m~or incident, the logistical requirements are significant. Long duration incidents of any type <br />require provisions for feeding personnel, toilet facilities, refueling of vehicles/equipment, lodging, and a myriad of <br />other service and support resources. Acquisitions and accurate distribution of material/equipment is a major <br />functional responsibility for this position. This individual(s) works very closely with planning personnel. <br /> <br />Finance Responsibilities: Finance is responsible for tracking all incident cost and evaluating the financial <br />considerations of the incident. It is the responsibility of Finance personnel to insure that all disbursements are <br />documented including but not limited to accurate invoicing for all services and materials used. <br /> <br />Personnel Requirements for Implementation <br /> <br />Incident Commander: The Incident Commander shall have a complete understanding of the Incident Command <br />System and be experienced in managing complex incidents. <br /> <br />Safety Officer: The Safety Officer shall have a complete understanding of AMX Standard Operating Procedures <br />(SOP's) and be very knowledgeable in the operations being implemented. <br /> <br />51 <br />