ModuleObjectives.pptVIP

Module 16 Objectives 1. Describe the kinds of incident management problems that can occur due to a lack of multiagency coordination. 2. Define essential terms related to multiagency coordination. 3. Identify the levels at which multiagency coordination is commonly accomplished. 4. Identify essential differences between Unified Command, Area command, Multi-agency coordination and Emergency Operations Centers. Module 16 Objectives(cont.) 5. Identify the primary components of a Multi-agency Coordination System. 6. List the responsibilities of a Multi-agency Coordination Group. 7. Identify the major guidelines for establishing and using Multi-agency Coordination Groups and Systems. 8. Identify principal positions within a Multi-agency Coordination System. Multi-agency Coordination Problems necessitating improved Multi-agency Coordination Examples of Multi-agency Coordination Terminology and relationships Defining an intergovernmental Multi-agency Coordination System Multi-agency Coordination Groups Guidelines for establishing MACS and MAC Groups. Primary function responsibilities associated with MACS Sample position descriptions for a MACS organization A MACS development exercise. Past Problems Related to Effective Interagency Coordination Different Policies and procedures among agencies. Lack of a common interagency organizational structure. Lack of a process for coordinated and collocated incident planning between agencies. Lack of interagency communications including systems, frequencies, and use agreements. Past Problems Related to Effective Interagency Coordination(cont.) Differences in terminology for personnel, for assignments, and resources. Lack of valid, timely, and complete information from all available sources. Unfamiliarity with other agency’s methods of operation, skills and qualifications, and resource capabilities. Little previous interagency training. Problems of Today Ever increasing response costs which affect, among oth