Common use of Operational Structure Clause in Contracts

Operational Structure. It is further agreed that command will be structured in accordance with the Incident Command System (ICS) of the National Incident Management System (NIMS), and that if the emergency/disaster is multi-jurisdictional, a Unified Command will be employed when practical. It is further agreed that when any personnel or equipment are sent under the terms of this agreement, the ranking officer of the requested organization shall report to the requesting organization’s incident commander. Emergency responders will respond with full turnout gear and personal protective equipment consistent with accepted practices of their respective disciplines Orders by the incident commander will be given to the visiting ranking officer, his designee or person in charge who will then give orders to his/her personnel and then remain in communication with the incident commander. The visiting personnel may be under the direct control of an officer of the requesting organization. The visiting ranking officer, his designee or person in charge shall have the right and responsibility to ensure that visiting personnel are asked to perform only those tasks or operations that are consistent with their training, and in accordance with their home protocols and accepted safe practices. Such personnel shall remain under the control of “command” until the organization requesting assistance releases said personnel and equipment, or until said personnel and equipment are recalled by the organization providing assistance. Such personnel and equipment shall be released as soon as is reasonably possible and returned to the sending organization.