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Unit 3 Incident Command System

The document discusses the Incident Command System (ICS) and the role of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) in India. The ICS is a standardized management system used to organize emergency response efforts. It aims to establish specialist incident management teams at the district level with trained personnel in areas like operations, logistics, and planning. The NDRF comprises 12 battalions that respond to both natural and man-made disasters, including chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear emergencies. The NDRF reports to the National Disaster Management Authority and receives training at centers established by various paramilitary forces.

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Unit 3 Incident Command System

The document discusses the Incident Command System (ICS) and the role of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) in India. The ICS is a standardized management system used to organize emergency response efforts. It aims to establish specialist incident management teams at the district level with trained personnel in areas like operations, logistics, and planning. The NDRF comprises 12 battalions that respond to both natural and man-made disasters, including chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear emergencies. The NDRF reports to the National Disaster Management Authority and receives training at centers established by various paramilitary forces.

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Disaster Management

Incident Command System


Content

 Incident Command System

 NDRF and its Role


Incident Command System

Definition:-
 ICSis the system used for Commanding, Controlling
and Co-ordinating the efforts of individual agencies as
they work towards the common goal of stabilizing an
emergency in an effort to protect life, property and
the environment.
Incident Command System

 A traditional command structure exists in the administrative


hierarchy which manages disasters in India.
 It has been planned to strengthen and professionalize the
same by drawing upon the principles of the ICS with suitable
modifications.
 The ICS is essentially a management system to organize
various emergency functions in a standardized manner while
responding to any disaster.
Incident Command System

 It will provide for specialist incident management teams with an incident


commander and officers trained in different aspects of incident
management, such as logistics, operations, planning, safety, media
management, etc.
 It also aims to put in place such teams in each District by imparting
training in different facets of incident management to District level
functionaries.
 The emphasis will be on the use of technologies and contemporary
systems of planning and execution with connectivity to the joint
operations room at all levels.
NDRF

 For the purpose of specialized response to a threatening disaster


situation or disasters/ emergencies both natural and man-made such
as those of CBRN origin, the Act has mandated the constitution of a
National Disaster Response Force (NDRF).
 The general superintendence, direction and control of this force shall
be vested in and exercised by the NDMA and the command and
supervision of the Force shall vest in an officer to be appointed by
the Central Government as the Director General of Civil Defence
and National Disaster Response Force.
NDRF
NDRF

 Presently, the NDRF comprises 12 battalions and further expansion


may be considered in due course. These battalions will be
positioned at different locations as may be required.
 NDRF units will maintain close liaison with the designated State
Governments and will be available to them in the event of any
serious threatening disaster situation.
 While the handling of natural disasters rests with all the NDRF
battalions, four battalions will also be equipped and trained to
respond to situations arising out of CBRN emergencies.
NDRF

 Training centers will be set up by respective paramilitary forces to


train personnel from NDRF battalions of respective Forces and will
also meet the training requirements of State/UT Disaster Response
Forces.
 The NDRF units will also impart basic training to all the stakeholders
identified by the State Governments in their respective locations.
 Further, a National Academy will be set up to provide training for
trainers in disaster management and to meet related National and
International commitments.
Hazard Profile of India
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