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Transfer of Command,
Demobilization and
Closeout
Module 8 Objectives
Upon completion of this module, participants
will be able to:
1. Describe the process of transfer of
command;
2. List the essential elements of information
involved in transfer of command;
3. Describe the importance of
demobilization planning;
MODULE 8 OBJECTIVES
4. Identify the impact of agency specific policies,
procedure and agreements upon demobilization
planning;
5. Identify the ICS titles of personnel who have
responsibilities in developing and implementing
the demobilization plan and list their duties ;
6. List the major sections in a demobilization plan;
and
7. Identify the process involved in a closeout
meeting.
Transfer of
Command
Transfer of Command
. . . the process of moving the responsibility of
incident command from one Incident
Commander to another.
Transfer of Command may take place when:
Eliminate waste.
Eliminate potential fiscal and legal
impacts.
Ensure a controlled, safe, efficient, and
cost effective release process.
Agency Policies and
Procedures
Demobilization policies and procedures
depend on the size of the incident and may
involve:
Fiscal/legal policies and procedures.
Work rules.
Special license requirements.
Other requirements.
Who does what in demob?
Finance/Admin:
Processes claims,
Command: Approves time records, and
resource orders and incident costs, and
demobilization. Incident
Incident assists in release
Commander
Commander
priorities.
Operations
Operations Planning
Planning Logistics
Logistics Finance/Admin
Finance/Admin
Section
Section Section
Section Section
Section Section
Section
Responsibilities Release
Release
Responsibilities Procedures
Procedures
Demobilization
Demobilization
Plan
Plan
Demobilization
Demobilization Directories
Directories
Process
Process
Close out
Stabilizing or De-escalating
Incidents
When an incident stabilizes or de-escalates :
Incident management is returned to the
original level of incident command.
Incident Commander
approves the agenda.
Team Closeout Meeting
Incident Management
Teams or other teams
may hold a closeout
meeting to discuss
team performance.