Incident Command
The Division takes an all-hazard approach to preparing for and responding to an emergency. Our emergency management program includes operational preparedness, member support, and strategic partnerships in the event of a disaster.
| Role | Key Responsibilities | Communicates With |
|---|---|---|
| Incident Commander |
Oversees the response and attends relevant meetings. Decision-making final authority. |
Division Board, physician leadership tables, regional Division table, and other emergency response structures. |
| Information Officer |
Acts as the information conduit for internal and external communications. |
Division Incident Command, members, partners, and media. |
| Liaison Officer |
Oversees reporting, operations, and evaluation of the incident. |
Division Board, physician leadership tables, regional Division table, and other emergency response structures. |
| Operations & Member Network Lead |
Leads member networks. |
Incident Command, members, and physician leads. |
| Planning Lead |
Prepares the incident action plan, data, and status reports. |
Incident Command and partners. |
| Logistics Lead |
Manages logistics and coordinates meetings. |
Incident Command and partners. |
| Admin & Finance Lead |
Tracks incident-related costs and finances. |
Board treasurer and Incident Commander. |
Incident Command System
The Division uses a formal Incident Command System (ICS) during an emergency, such as a pandemic or wildfire. Incident Command is a standard emergency management structure used all over the world. The structure can be scaled up and down depending on the need and allows for the distribution of roles and responsibilities.
