COMMON RESPONSIBILITIES

(1) Check-in at the designated reception area in the Incident Command Post (ICP).

(2) Obtain incident credentials/badges during check-in, as warranted.

(3) Receive assignment instructions.

(4) Review and sign the Site Safety & Health Plan (ICS-208), indicating your awareness and understanding.

Note: As a member of the Command and General Staff, it is critical that you understand potential hazards and mitigation strategies associated with the incident. Although you may only be subject to a few of these hazards, knowledge can be the difference between zero accidents and preventable injuries.

(5) Gather background knowledge on the incident prior to starting your assignment. Obtain and review a copy of the Incident Briefing (ICS-201) forms, if available, which convey basic information regarding the incident and serve as the Incident Action Plan (IAP) during the early stages of the response.

(6) Establish a work location inside the Incident Command Post (ICP).

(7) Acquire the necessary work materials and supplies.

(8) Don the appropriate, color-coded, ICS position-specific vest for ease of identification in the Incident Command Post (ICP).

(9) Initiate a log of actions, decisions, events, and conversations, using Individual Activity Log (ICS-214a).

(10) Review the Incident Management Handbook (IMH), ICS job aids, standard operating procedures (SOPs), company spill plans, regional/local emergency plans, maps/diagrams, and other relevant documentation.

(11) Receive a “formal” Incident Briefing from the Incident Commander (IC) and/or applicable Section Chief.