Elements and Performance Criteria
- Establish command and develop operational structure
- Initial briefing including information to manage the operations requirements for the incident is sought and obtained from Incident Controller.
- Command of operations function is established.
- Principles of span of control are applied to operational resources.
- Divisions and sectors are delineated taking account of geographic and functional requirements.
- Strike teams/task forces/units are formed from allocated single resources as required.
- Contribute to the development of the Incident Action Plan
- Incident Action Plan (IAP) for the current operational period is monitored and reviewed.
- Input into incident objectives and operational strategies is provided.
- Operations component of the IAP is developed in accordance with operational procedures, safe work practices, agency workplace policies, industrial awards and agreements.
- Need for logistical support is determined and documented.
- Manage operations
- Site security is established in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Records of activities are kept in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Operations function is established to achieve objectives and tasks are delegated in accordance with a Level 2 incident.
- Operations requirements are identified and resources are sought to meet incident requirements.
- Operations personnel are briefed and tasks are allocated in accordance with the IAP.
- Resources are deployed in accordance with the IAP
- Operations progress is monitored against the IAP and operational activities are adjusted as required throughout the incident.
- Operational effectiveness is regularly reviewed and required changes to operational structure, available resources and logistical support are determined and communicated to Incident Controller.
- Operations resources are managed in accordance with agency workplace policies.
- Safe work practices, health and welfare arrangements for work area are implemented and monitored.
- Agreed protocols are followed when managing personnel from other agencies.
- Action is taken to protect and preserve incident scene in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Staging areas are established and maintained, where required.
- Establish effective communications
- Incident Communications Plan is implemented, monitored and reviewed.
- Communication is maintained with incident personnel.
- Current and emerging operational risks are communicated to personnel.
- Communication is maintained with stakeholders and affected parties present at the scene.
- Emerging or anticipated problems with incident communications are reported immediately.
- Participate in the Incident Management Team
- Incident Management Team (IMT) planning meetings are attended in accordance with Incident Controller's requirements.
- Incident Controller is advised of incident situation, control progress and emerging risks in a timely manner.
- IMT is kept informed of progress of operations plan and of operational requirements.
- Advice is provided to IMT on provision of services and resources, and prioritisation of requirements.
- Incident Controller is briefed on analysis of progress against the operations portion of the IAP as required.
- Liaison with other members of the IMT is undertaken as required.
- Regular information exchange is maintained with Planning Section and Logistics Section.
- Monitor and review operations functions