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larger, multijurisdictional incidents, two different ICS management structures <br />may be applied: Unified Command or Area Command. <br />A Unified Command structure may be implemented for incidents involving <br />multiple jurisdictions and/or agencies. Unified Command allows agencies with <br />different legal, geographic, and functional authorities and responsibilities to <br />work together without affecting individual agency authority, responsibility, or <br />accountability. <br />An Area Command structure may be used for the management of multiple <br />incidents. Area Command has the responsibility to set the overall strategy and <br />priorities, allocate critical resources according to priorities, ensure that the <br />incidents are properly managed, and ensure that objectives are met and <br />strategies are followed. <br />5.1.1 Initial N®tificati®n, C®mrnand, and Incident <br />Assessment <br />The Mayfield Village public safety answering point (PSAP) will receive and <br />document the initial notification in accordance with existing protocols, and will <br />dispatch resources as appropriate. <br />The first responding unit on scene assumes incident command until transferred <br />to an appropriate ranking officer. The incident commander is responsible for <br />establishing an Incident Command Post (ICP) in a safe on-scene location and <br />for making the location easily identifiable to response personnel. <br />The incident commander will determine the sections and units needed to <br />complete the incident command structure and make assignments accordingly. <br />The incident commander will also determine the process for integrating <br />unsolicited volunteers into the response system. <br />The incident commander is responsible for completing an incident assessment <br />to gather essential information and assess immediate risks posed by the incident. <br />If needed, the incident commander will call dispatch to request additional <br />resources. Any adjacent jurisdictions that may be at risk from the incident <br />should be notified immediately. The information gathered in the incident <br />assessment will be used to guide decisions regarding protective actions and <br />response priorities. The incident assessment should be repeated regularly and as <br />significant developments occur. <br />5.1.2 ®perati®nal Cycle <br />9~Page <br />