Command Functionality
Command: Manage Divisions
Purpose Statement The Manage Division section within the Command Module enables incident commanders to create, organize, and supervise multiple operational divisions during complex emergency incidents. This feature allows for structured delegation of ...
Command: PAR Checks
Purpose Statement The PAR (Personnel Accountability Report) check feature in the Command Module allows incident commanders to systematically track and verify the safety status of all assigned personnel during emergency operations. This critical ...
Command: Assignments
Purpose Statement The assignments feature in the command module enables incident commanders to organize tactical operations into specific groups or tasks, providing structured resource deployment and progress tracking throughout emergency response ...
Command: Units
Purpose Statement The units management system within the command module provides comprehensive control over all emergency response resources assigned to an incident. This feature enables incident commanders to track, organize, and deploy units ...
Command: Transferring and Assuming Command
Purpose Statement The command transfer feature enables seamless transitions of incident command authority between authorized users during emergency operations. This functionality supports proper Incident Command System (ICS) protocols by providing ...
Command: Notes
Purpose Statement The notes feature in the command module allows incident commanders and operators to create, manage, and track important information throughout an incident enabling organized documentation and communication of critical incident ...
Command: Messaging
Purpose Statement The messaging feature in the command module enables incident commanders and authorized personnel to send communications to users within the First Due system during emergency operations. This integrated messaging system supports ...
Command: Board Section
Purpose Statement The command board section serves as the primary operational interface for incident management, providing comprehensive control over command staff positioning, unit assignments, and tactical operations. This central workspace enables ...
Command: Log Section Overview
Purpose Statement The Log section within the Command Module provides comprehensive tracking and documentation of all changes and edits made within the command board. This feature enables incident commanders and administrative personnel to maintain ...
Command: MAYDAY
Purpose Statement The Mayday feature provides critical emergency functionality within the command module, enabling incident commanders to immediately identify, track, and manage personnel in distress situations. This specialized system creates ...
Command: Initiating or Joining an Incident Command
Purpose Statement The incident command feature allows users to create, access, and manage command boards for active incidents. This functionality enables incident commanders to coordinate resources, track assignments, and maintain situational ...
Command: Overview Section
Purpose Statement The overview section provides a comprehensive dashboard view of critical incident information, consolidating map visualization, pre-plan data, assignment tracking, and resource request management into a single interface. This ...
Command: Map Section
Purpose Statement The map section provides comprehensive visual incident management capabilities within the command module, enabling incident commanders to visualize tactical operations, place pre-planned units, create annotations, and manage ...
Command Board: General Overview
Purpose Statement The command board module provides a comprehensive incident management interface that remains consistently available while navigating all sections of the command system. This central hub allows incident commanders to manage critical ...
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