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When all items are released, reassigned, or ifall supplies have been shipped, the order isready to close. The expanded dispatch andthe supply unit must review the order andensure all necessary documentation iscomplete and the resources have beenreleased.See Appendix C for examples of resourceorder forms and instructions for filling out thisform.2.Place order via telephone, fax or radio,to either expanded dispatch or otherordering point.3.Receive request number that has beenmutually agreed upon. Record request number onto theoriginal ICS 213, GeneralMessage form and retain topcopy. Distribute the other copiesas follows:Copy to receiving anddistribution for supplies.Copy to the buying team ifapplicable.18

-F.Copy to requester whenorder has been confirmed.Notify requester of status oforder, especially if problemsare encountered.Set up and Maintain Filing System.Establish a filing system to track: The file system will be keptcurrent as resource orders areplaced or received.File original copy of generalmessage(s) by individual days orunit placing the order.Whether the system is a series of boxes, apiece of canvas with pockets, or a filingcabinet, does not matter as long as it isfunctional and works as a status keepingsystem.G.Reconcile Resource Orders. The ORDM is responsible forreconciling (balancing) orders.Using the resource order form, withinthe established length of time, ensureconfirmation that previously placedorders have been filled, killed,outstanding, or canceled.19

H.The ORDM must work closely with theRCDM, GSUL (ground support unitleader), resource unit, expandeddispatch, and buying team for feedbackon the arrivals of all items andpersonnel ordered.Progressively document, check andconfirm all new and existing resourceorders, including delivery times,method of delivery and location.Information is passed on to therequester as it becomes available.All problems or questions are broughtto the SUPL and documented in the unitlog.Keep RCDM Informed of Orders Placed. Ensure the pink copy of the ICS 213,General Message of suppliesrequested is given to the RCDM.Update the RCDM of pending deliveryof supplies.Update the planning and logisticssection of overhead and crew arrivalsfor additional meals needed andsleeping arrangements.20

I.Brief Subordinates and Relief Personnel.1.Staff briefings: 2.Initial briefingDaily briefing(s)New personnelSpecial problems, e.g.,injuriesChanges of policy andoperating procedures.Upcoming operationalneeds, e.g., burnout, remotecampsOutstanding ordersCanceled ordersSchedule changesSafety concerns, e.g., work/rest compliance, nutrition,work environment.Methods of Communication BriefingsICS 211, Check-in listICS 213, General MessageICS 214, Unit logResource order formWaybillsIncident Action Plan (IAP)21

3.Communication should: J.Be clear and conciseAsk questionsGet feedbackVerbally repeat orders to assureaccuracyInclude legible writingInteract and Coordinate with AppropriateIncident Personnel. Establish and maintain positiveinterpersonal and interagency workingrelationships.Establish and maintain communicationwith other unit leaders and staff.Recognize conflict early and takeappropriate action, e.g., seek the adviceof the logistics section chief (LSC),SUPL, or human resource specialist(HRSP).Recognize cultural language difficultiesthat impact work output andexpectations.Integrate cultural resourceconsiderations into all activities.22

K.Prepare and Submit Reports as Required bythe SUPL. L.Prepare ICS 214, Unit LogEvents that occur in the orderingunit.A list of the ORDM’s staff.Any major timetable problems.Any new policy guideline changes.Any problems encountered withsuppliers.Submit documents in a timely manner tomeet deadlines and/or incidentrequirements.Evaluate Performance of Subordinate(s) asRequired by Agency Policy. Performance evaluations are done forall unit personnel/crews prior to theirrelease from the incident. Performanceevaluations are discussed with theindividual(s).IV.DEMOBILIZATIONA.Demobilization of Incident Supplies andEquipment.Keep in mind demobilization begins when theincident starts23

1.Ongoing activities: 2.Refile orders in the “placed“ and“confirmed” files as their statuschanges.Check and determine if unfilledorders are still needed.Issue “S numbers” to crewsdemobilizing, if restock items arenot available at the incident, toenable them to order replacementitems at the home unit.Final demobilization: Complete reconciliation of allresource orders.Close out all resource orders andrecords with appropriate unit, e.g.,demobilization, expandeddispatch, initial attack aircraftdispatcher, procurement, buyingteam.If receiving and distribution cannotrestock unusable supplies orequipment, receive OF-289,Property Lost or DamagedReport; then prepare OF-351,Incident ReplacementRequisition.24

B.Turn all ordering records over tothe SUPL.Provide the SUPL or LSCinformation on unreconciledorders or resources that havenot been demobilized for inclusionin the Transfer of Command Plan.This information should also beprovided to expanded dispatch.Return all work materials to theappropriate unit.Return your work area to its preincident condition.Demobilization of Ordering Unit Personnel. Submit all required information to theSUPL.Receive demobilization instructionsfrom the SUPL.Brief replacement ORDM.Debrief with supervisor and receivesigned performance appraisal.Obtain ICS 221, DemobilizationCheckout, from the planning section.Check out with each section indicatedon the ICS 221.Submit completed ICS 221 to thedocumentation unit in the planningsection.25

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APPENDIX BICS 213, GENERAL MESSAGEOrdering ManagerChamberSmithOrder of suppliesDivision B Supervisor8/20 1945I need the following items for the day operational period, by 0600, 8/20I will pickup order1 ea. pump kit, NFES 06705 ea. reducers 1” x 3/4”, NFES 07335 ea. wye 3/4”, NFES 07395 ea. reducer 1 1/2” x 1”, NFES 00105 ea. nozzle 3/4” NFES 013610 LG Hose, garden, NFES 10165 LG Hose, 1”, NFES 09665 LG Hose, 1 1/2” , NFES 0114Smith, DIVS29

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APPENDIX D24-HOUR CLOCK12 Hour12345678910111212345678910111224 HourAM ————— 0100AM ————— 0200AM ————— 0300AM ————— 0400AM ————— 0500AM ————— 0600AM ————— 0700AM ————— 0800AM ————— 0900AM ————— 1000AM ————— 1100NOON ——— 1200PM ————— 1300PM ————— 1400PM ————— 1500PM ————— 1600PM ————— 1700PM ————— 1800PM ————— 1900PM ————— 2000PM ————— 2100PM ————— 2200PM ————— 2300Midnight——— 2400Pronounced——— Zero-one hundred——— Zero-two hundred——— Zero-three hundred——— Zero-four hundred——— Zero-five hundred——— Zero-six hundred——— Zero-seven hundred——— Zero-eight hundred——— Zero-nine hundred——— ten hundred——— eleven hundred——— twelve hundred——— thirteen hundred——— fourteen hundred——— fifteen hundred——— sixteen hundred——— seventeen hundred——— eighteen hundred——— nineteen hundred——— twenty hundred——— twenty-one hundred——— twenty-two hundred——— twenty-three hundred——— twenty-four hundredTo get 24 hour time, notice that you add 12 to the PM time to get the first twonumbers of the hour, i.e., 8 PM is twenty hundred (8 12 20).43

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APPENDIX EGLOSSARY OF TERMS AND ACRONYMSFor additional fireline terms, refer to Wildland FireTerminology, PMS 205, NFES 1832AccountablePropertyItems with a purchase price of 5,000.00 or more or items thatthe agency considers sensitive(cameras, chainsaws, items withproperty numbers).A/CAircraft, fixed or rotor wing.ADAdministratively Determined (ratesand pay plan for emergencyworkers.)AGLAbove Ground Level, altitudeexpressed in feet above theground.AIDSAerial Ignition Devices - usuallyrefers to a ping pong ball machineor a helitorch.Air ContactParticular aviation resource tocontact when reporting to a fire.Air ShowMultiple aircraft over a fire, usuallyincluding air tankers.45

APPENDIX E (continued)Air TacticalICS position within the operationssection. Air Tactical GroupSupervisor (ATGS), synonymouswith air attack.AirA weather data collection andTransportable forecasting facility consisting ofModular Unitseven modules, weighing a total(ATMU)of 355 pounds and occupying34.2 cubic feet of space whentransported. Requires asupplemental order of helium,procured locally.Alumigel Jelly like substance produced bymixing gasoline and Alumigel powder. It is then applied with anignition device such as a helitorchto ignite fires.ALSAdvanced Life SupportATAActual Time of ArrivalAir TankerFixed wing aircraft capable ofdelivering fire retardant (liquid andfoam).ATDActual Time of Departure46

Av GasAPPENDIX E (continued)Fuel for aircraft with internalcombustion engines(reciprocating engines).AzimuthThe horizontal distance in angulardegrees in a clockwise directionfrom the north point.Back HaulExcess supplies, equipment ortrash returned from a location onan incident.BaseThe location at which primarylogistical functions for an incidentare coordinated and administered.There is only one base perincident, e.g., incident commandpost (ICP).BearingPosition of an object withreference to a point on acompass.BackpackPumpA collapsible backpack made ofneoprene or high strength nylonfabric that carries approximatelyfive gallons of water fittedwith a hand pump. (bladder bag)BDUBattle Dress Uniform; fire resistantpants47

APPENDIX E (continued)Black Water/Vehicle capable of pumping andSewage Truck hauling raw sewage (black water)to certified sewage treatmentfacility.Booster Pump An intermediary pump forsupplying additional lift in pumpingwater uphill past the capacity ofthe first pump.Casual(EFF)An employee who is picked uptemporarily for a fire emergency,see AD. Also referredto as Emergency Fire Fighter(EFF)Chief of PartyPerson in charge of passengerswhile traveling.ClamshellReusable battery holder for King radios. Holds 9 AA batteries.Listed as Holder, Battery, King,NFES 1034.CompressedAirFoam System(CAFS)A generic term used to describefoam systems consisting of an aircompressor (air source), waterpump and foam solution.CommoCommunications48

APPENDIX E (continued)ConsumablePropertyItems that are expected to beconsumed on the incident(batteries, MREs, canteens).CoordinationCenterRegional/Zone/State level centerfor mobilization of resources toincidents, etc. (dispatch)Coupling, hose A fitting on the end of a hose thatconnects the ends of adjacenthoses or other components ofhose, e.g., male, female, quickconnect, pin lug.Coyote Tactics A progressive line constructiontechnique involving self-sufficientcrews which build fire line until theend of the operational period,remain at or near that point while inan unavailable status and beginbuilding fireline at that point at thestart of the next operationalperiod.CSJRLCotton-Synthetic Jacketed,Rubber Lined hose.CubieCubitainer: a five gallon containerused for transporting drinkingwater.49

DemobAPPENDIX E (continued)Demobilization, process ofremoving resources, usually offincidents.DHSDepartment of Homeland SecurityDispatchDispatch center; a facility fromwhich resources are assigned toan incident.DivisionIncident division, usuallydesignated by a letter, e.g.,Division A.DJRLDouble Jacketed Rubber Linedhose.DozerA tracked vehicle with a frontmounted blade used for buildingfireline; bulldozer.Dozer tenderBulldozer service unitDrum LifterA device used to transport a 55gallon drum via a sling on ahelicopter.DurablePropertyNon-accountable items, withuseful life expectancy longer thanone incident.50

EngineAPPENDIX E (continued)A truck mounted with a pump andtank (water), used in firesuppression.EMSEmergency Medical ServiceEMTEmergency Medical TechnicianETAEstimated Time of ArrivalETDEstimated Time of DepartureETEEstimated Time En Route.ExpandedDispatchThe organization in dispatch that isactivated when the complexity oflogistics coordination approachesa level the initial attack dispatchorganization can no longersupport.FAAFederal Aviation AdministrationFBOFixed Base Operator; usually thelocal airport.51

Fill or KillAPPENDIX E (continued)Policy designed to indicate abilityto fill an order or if it can not befilled within a reasonable amountof time (1 hour is standard), then“kill” it. Determine whetherto reorder at a later time or cancelthe order. This policy isreferenced in the NationalInteragency Mobilization Guide.Fire CacheA supply of fire tools andequipment assembled in plannedquantities or standard units at astrategic point for exclusive use infire suppression.Fixed WingAircraft with stationary wings; anairplane.FLEFire Line Explosives, used forrapid construction of fire line witha small number of speciallytrained personnel.FMOFire Management Officer52

FoamAPPENDIX E (continued)An extinguishing agent, chemicallyand/or mechanically produced,that blankets and adheres to thefuels to reduce combustion.When foam products are mixed at1% or less, the foam will remaineffective at preventing ignition for12 hours. Works with currentclass A foam delivery systems.Fol-da-tank A portable, collapsible water tankwith a tubular frame; varies incapacity from 500-1500 gallons.FTSFederal Telephone SystemGated WyeA gated valve used in hose lays toallow connection of other hoseswithin the trunk line, e.g., 1” lateralhose with nozzle.GHTGarden Hose Thread, 3/4 inchhose fittingsGorman Rupp Small, portable water pump.Gray Water(Grey)Used water from the kitchen andshower units.GreenwichMeanTimeThe time at “0” longitude,Greenwich, England (Zulu time).53

APPENDIX E (continued)HazardousSubstances that are identified,Materialclassified and regulated in theCode of Federal Regulations,Title 49 and Hazardous MaterialsRegulation 175. A hazardousmaterial is a substance or materialwhich has been determined by theDepartment of Transportation tobe capable of posing anunreasonable risk to health, safetyand property when transported incommerce and which has been sodesignated.Head (waterpressure)Pressure due to elevation ofwater. Equals 0.433 pounds persquare inch per foot of elevation.HelibucketSpecially designed bucket carriedby a helicopter like a sling loadand used for aerial delivery ofwater or fire retardants.HelitorchAn aerial ignition device slungbeneath a helicopter to disperseignited lumps of jelled gasoline(Alumigel ).54

APPENDIX E (continued)Hot Food/Nonreusable cans that are used toDrink Cansship hot or cold drinks and food toremote locations.Hot Shots, IHC Specially trained seasonal handcrew (type 1).Hoverfill Tank Large, portable tank from whichhelitankers can hoverfill.IAInitial Attack, first effort tosuppress a fireICIncident CommanderImpellerRotating part of a centrifugalpump which imparts energy to theliquid to be moved. For shearingpurposes, the impeller is on arotating shaft within the body ofliquid.IMSRIncident Management SituationReport (Sit Report). Daily reportgiving the current fire situation inthe United States.IncidentAn event (fire, flood, earthquake,other disasters)55

APPENDIX E (continued)IncidentAn organization used to manageCommandan emergency incident or a nonSystem (ICS) emergency event. It can be usedequally well for both small andlarge situations. The system hasconsiderable internal flexibility. Itcan grow or shrink to meetdiffering needs. This makes it avery cost-effective and efficientmanagement system. Thesystem can be applied to a widevariety of emergency andnon-emergency situations.Incident Action Contains objectives reflecting thePlan (IAP)overall incident strategy andspecific control actions for thenext operational period. Theplan may be oral or written.IncidentOverheadAll supervisory positionsdescribed in the incidentcommand system.IncreaserIncreasing coupling used on hose,pump or nozzles to permitconnection of a larger size ofhose.56

InductorAPPENDIX E (continued)A control mechanism that allows aregulated quantity of foamconcentrate to be introduced intothe main hose line.InfraredA heat detection system used forfire detection, mapping and heatsource identification.InsideDiameterThe internal diameter of a tube,conductor or coupling asdistinguished from the outsidediameter. Fire hose sizes areclassified by a nominal internaldiameter.IR ScanInfrared survey of a fireIron PipeStandardThreadStandard system of thread forconnecting various types of rigidpiping. These threads are muchfiner and more difficult to connectin the field than National Standardthreads.KamlockType of fitting that provides quickconnecting/disconnecting hose.57

APPENDIX E (continued)Lead LineLine or set of lines made of rope,webbing or cable and used inhelicopter external loadoperations. Placed between aswivel or the cargo hook and theload.Lead PlaneAircraft with pilot used to maketrial runs over the target area tocheck wind, smoke conditions,topography and lead air tankersto the target.Lined FireHoseFire hose with a smooth innercoating of rubber or plastic toreduce friction loss.LiquidConcentrateLiquid phosp

ordering manager, expanded dispatch, buying team. Follow resource order system for documenting requests for placement and completion of orders. Verify with ordering unit for any supplemental items that may be required to complete an order. Ensure that the person placing the request has checked with receiving and distribution for .