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Module 14 Major Incident Management Problems in major and complex incident management Major incident management organizations Module 14 Objectives: 1. List the principal factors often found in, or related to, major and/or complex incidents. 2. List the expansion options for incident organization, and describe the conditions under which they will be applied. 3. Demonstrate, through an exercise, how to apply the various options related to major or complex incident management. Characteristics of Major Incidents Involve more than one agency (often many) May involve more than one political jurisdiction. Have the more complex management and communication problems. Require more experienced, qualified supervisory personnel. Require large numbers of tactical and support resources. Cause more injury, death, illness. Characteristics of Major Incidents(cont.) Produce the most damage to property and the environment. Have extreme elements of crisis/psychological trauma that diminishes human capacity to function. Are longer in duration. Are the most costly to control and mitigate. Require extensive mitigation, recovery and rehabilitation. Have greater media interest. Incidents can become major in two ways: Characteristics of Major Incidents: All of the Command and General Staff positions are filled, a large organization is in place or is developing. Most or all of the functional organizational units within sections are needed. Divisions/groups are established to geographically facilitate making work assignments. Characteristics of Major Incidents(cont.) The number of Divisions may be such that Operations Section Branches are needed to reduce span of control. Multiple operational periods are probably required. There will be a transition to a more qualified Incident Commander and the most qualified personnel will be used throughout the organization. Other agencies or jurisdictions will be assisting. Characteristics of Major Incidents(cont.) Written act