Incident Commander Type 3

Assessment Simulation Prestudy
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Intent

On January 6, 2004 the Chief’s Office Accident Review Board’s Report on the Cramer Incident was approved by the Associate Chief.  Five actions were accepted as agency commitments to improve firefighter safety.  As required by OSHA, safety and training standards must be consistent within the agency.  Every Region should be fully involved in implementing these actions.

Action Item 2 of the Cramer Accident Prevention Plan calls for Incident Commanders Type 3 (ICT3s) to be certified competent and capable to perform the requirements of the position through a simulation assessment.  The simulation is part of an evaluation process designed to reinforce correct procedures and actions.   The simulations will be delivered using the computer based 3-D Wildland Fire Simulator or by using a Sand Table.

A group was identified to develop standard scenarios and certification evaluation criteria.   A Trainer Handoff was conducted February 17 to the 20^th.  These trainers are responsible for conducting and coordinating the simulations and certification activities within the Regions.  ICT3s that do not successfully complete the simulation in two attempts will be de-certified (FSH 5109.17, sec. 22.6).  The Forest Red Card Qualification Committee will be responsible for developing a plan to re-certify the individual, to include re-completion of the ICT3 Taskbook, (FSH 5109.17, sec. 22.5).

This pre-study resource is provided to help ICT3s prepare for the simulation and be completely equipped to function at top performance.

Ground Rules 

1.  ICT3 is to remain at the Evaluation Station until Simulation Director advises that the Simulation is over.

2. The Simulation and After Action Review process will take approximately 1 1/2 hours.

3. ICT3 can use any work and reference aids they chose during the Simulation.   Examples of such aids include: Incident Response Pocket Guide, ICS forms, incident organizers, local management guides or forms, etc.

4. ICT3 will use radio or other provided communication device to communicate with assigned incident resources, dispatch, and other overhead.  The assigned channel or frequency is not to be altered during Simulation.

5. The Evaluation Team will evaluate ICT3’s completion of tasks and procedures by monitoring verbal communications with incident resources, dispatch, other contacts, and your written documentation.

6. ICT3 should assume they are on assignment away from their home unit.

7. ICT3 will gather information and make decisions based on visual and audio inputs provided by the Simulation.

8. There are no trick questions.  The issues and problems commonly occur during wildland incidents.  Ineffective response to foundation tasks (1-1, 2-1, 3-1, 4-1, 5-1, 6-1) will impact the ICT3’s ability to perform the other related tasks in the same performance objective.

9. ICT3 will provide the Evaluation Team with written Incident objectives (at least two) and Incident organization at the end of the Simulation.  Examples of format would be ICS 201 or other Local Unit Incident Organizer.

10. ICT3 decisions or observations regarding firefighter and public safety (compliance with the 10 Standard Firefighting Orders, mitigating any of the 18 Watchout Situations, establishing incident objectives, etc.) will need to be addressed throughout the Simulation either verbally or in written format.

11. ICT3 will be given an opportunity to take a second simulation if they do not successfully complete the first simulation.  The second simulation will be given no sooner then 24 hours afterward in order to allow study and practice time.

Evaluation Criteria

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