Command Expectations for the Company Officer
Implementation of the incident command system (ICS) by the first-arriving company officer may appear daunting, tedious, time consuming, and at times impractical; however, understanding the crucial role it plays and the command expectations of the company officer is prudent. ICS must be initiated by the first officer on scene, maintained by subsequent command transfers and terminating at the conclusion of the incident. This ensures appropriate incident management from the beginning and effective deployment of resources in the fashion necessary to bring the incident to a close. It's vital to the success and safety of any incident operation by setting the stage for the system to expand as necessary. When company officers know and understand what their command expectations are, the daunting task of ICS implementation is simplified. This class focuses on the 5 Command Expectations for the Company Officer: Initial Radio Report, Scene Size-Up, Develop the Incident Action Plan, Resource Deployment, and Transfer Command.
