MANY ISLANDS PIPE LINES (CANADA) LIMITED EMERGENCY PROCEDURES MANUAL Activation Charts and Graphics
The response organization follows Incident Command System principles and features that include:
1. Common terminology
6. Chain of command and unity of command
2. Modular organization
7. Response facilities
3. Management by objectives
8. Comprehensive resource management
4. Incident Action Plan (IAP)
9. Unified Command (UC)
5. Manageable span of control
10. Integrated communications
2.1.2 ICS Structure The emergency management organization is based on the Incident Command System (ICS). Common terminology has been developed to identify major functions, personnel and responsibilities. By adopting ICS principles and terminology, there is better alignment with mutual aid partners and government agencies in training, simulations and emergency response efforts.
ICS is used to manage all emergencies regardless of nature, size or complexity.
The Incident Commander has overall responsibility to assess current impacts and potential hazards, determine the emergency classification (Alert or Level), set objectives, plan strategies, and implement tactics. At the onset of any incident, it is required that the following two key ICS roles be filled and that they be filled by different persons:
Incident Commander
Typically filled by the Incident Commander from the team on-call. It is essential that a company representative be available to assume this role on a 24-hour basis. An Incident Commander coordinates and directs all local response activities. They are responsible for the safety and health of all personnel and public and for the protection of the environment. Initially filled by the first/senior operations employee on site until relieved by the direction of the Incident Commander. Responsible for all tactical on-site control operations and the safety of all on-site personnel. There are five major management functions that are the foundation upon which the ICS organization develops, they are:
On-site Commander
ICS Structure
January 2025
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