Incident commanders are responsible for setting up communication channels, inviting the appropriate people into those channels during an incident, and training team members on best practices for not only incident management, but also communication during an incident.

the PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER

the Incident Commander

What are the Four Steps of an Incident Response Plan?

1. Preparation.
2. Detection and Analysis.
3. Containment, Eradication, and Recovery.
4. Post-incident Activity.

Communications. The Command Unit Sub Officers monitor radio communications from the incident ground and Control Room. They also draft and send messages – making sure everyone is informed of the latest developments and incident progress.

As the name suggests, a mobile command center is a vehicle (such as a bus, trailer, or van) that is used as a main workspace and storage area for equipment. Since these vehicles need to function on the same level as a central office would, they’re often thoroughly equipped with industry-standard technology.

Federal Protective Service mobile command vehicles are deployed to enhance or reestablish communication and coordination during emergency incidents and special security events nationwide.

When deciding whether a Mobile Command Center is worth the cost, you should consider all the costs involved, not only the initial capital investment. Often coming with a price tag of $1,000,000 or more, these vehicles have a significant logistic life-cycle tail that is very often overlooked.

These are units of the Civil Support Team, a national guard unit designed to respond to CBRNE/weapons of mass destruction incidents. Ever seen “explosive breaching” ??