Mobile Command Post/Incident Set Up
From PCSAR
When PCSAR's Mobile Command Post (SARCAR) arrives on the scene, the following should be set up.
[ ] Sign-In List. If a sign-in list has not already been started, grab a some sign-in sheets (doc-62) from the SAR Management Files Drawer (red folder labelled "Registration/Sign In"). Also grab the "doc-68 Invoice" sheets from the same folder, so members can take them as they sign-in. Put them on a clipboard which you can find in drawer below the files drawer. Set the sign-in list and expense forms somewhere in the cab of the Mobile Command Post (or later on a table outside the Mobile Command Post). Ask everyone to sign-in.
[ ] Call for Additional Equipment. The Mobile Command Post is not the only set of equipment that should come out to the incident. Normally the Equipment Trailer pulled by the SAR Truck should come out as well. These are outside the Pincher Firehall. The keys are in the SAR cabinet on the top floor of the Pincher Firehall. In addition, all the equipment on the bottom two shelves of the SAR cabinet should be taken out as well. In addition there is a large metal printer box and a clear plastic supplies box with a pink lid on the floor to the left of the cabinet that should come out as well. Verify that they have arrived, or are coming out.
[ ] Briefing Trailer. If the incident is large or it is difficult to have searchers marshal outside the Mobile Command Post (or inside the Equipment Trailer), there may be need to call for the Briefing Trailer. The trailer is stored outside the Pincher Firehall. The SAR Truck is not normally hitched to the Briefing Trailer, so it will either have to be sent back to get the Briefing Trailer or a member's personal truck will have to pick it up. When the Briefing Trailer arrives, any searcher supplies that are arranged outside the Mobile Command Post can be moved into the Briefing Trailer.
[ ] Pylons. Take the orange pylons found on the rear bumper of the Mobile Command Post. Set them around the Mobile Command Post so no one parks or drives too close and to define an area for searchers to marshal near the Command Post.
[ ] Outside Table. Where is this table stored? If weather conditions permits, set up a table outside, next to the Mobile Command Post (usually to the right of the door). Put the sign-in list on the table.
[ ] Equipment Sign-Out. Grab several "doc-16 SAR Equipment Sign-Out List" forms from the red "Sign Out, Equipment" folder SAR Management Files Drawer in the Mobile Command Post, and a clipboard from the draw below. Put it on the Outside Table.
[ ] VHF Radios. The VHF radios are in large blue box that is stored in the cabinet at the Pincher Firehall. It should have been sent out with the Mobile Command Post. Place the box on the Outside Table and open it up, so teams can sign-out and take a radio as instructed.
[ ] FRS Radios. The FRS Radios are in a clear plastic shoebox along with the GPSs that is stored in the cabinet at the Pincher Firehall. It should have been sent out with the Mobile Command Post. Set them out on the Outside Table and open it up, so teams can sign them out as instructed.
[ ] GPSs. The GPSs are in a clear plastic shoebox along with the FRS radios that is stored in the cabinet at the Pincher Firehall. It should have been sent out with the Mobile Command Post. Set them out on the Outside Table and open it up, so teams can sign one out as instructed.
[ ] Generator. The generator for the Mobile Command Post is in a cubby hole that is accessed from the outside at the rear of the passenger's side. The key to the cubby hole is on the right side of the steps as you enter the Mobile Command Post. Unlock the cubby hole and pull the generator out so that it hangs outside the body of the Command Post. Rails and chains will prevent it from falling. Start the generator.
[ ] Photocopier/Printer. The photocopier/printer is in a large black tin box that is stored on the floor to the left of the cabinet at the Pincher Firehall. It has a clear plastic "sweater" box with a pink lid that contains supplies which is stored on top of the black box. Both should have been sent out with the Mobile Command Post. Leave the black box closed. Place in on the white foam shock absorbers to the left of the sink in the Mobile Command Post. Remove the 4 small metal clips (carbiners) and unfold the clips that hold the top of the box down. Reattach the carabiners to the loose top of the metal box. Gently remove the top of the metal box, not knocking the printer away. Store the top of the metal box in the passenger side of the cab of the Mobile Command Post. Place the box of supplies next to the printer. Insert the black duplexer into the cavity at the back of the printer. Plug the power cord into the printer and into the wall outlet. Add paper to the printer. Turn the printer on. Observe any warning about ink cartridges that need replacing and replace the indicated cartridges using extras in the supplies box. Perform a test copy. Attach the USB cable to the printer.
[ ] Outside Whiteboards. There are two whiteboard with hinged clear plastic covers that are stored in the bathroom of the Mobile Command Post. Place them outside against the Mobile Command Post where they can be seen by searchers but are protected from view by the media and family. Get some whiteboard (dry erase) markers from the office supplies drawer in the Mobile Command Post. Copy onto the whiteboards the major briefing details from the "doc-86 Briefing Handout" provided by the Planning Section Chief or Incident Commander. Include an ICS chart showing who is in which roles.
[ ] Temperature Management. Turn on the heating or air conditioning in the Mobile Command Post if conditions require. How are these done?
[ ] Cell Phone Booster. If in an area of weak cell phone signal, turn on the cell phone booster. How is this done?
Unpack the following equipment and place it where it can be be readily accessed when needed:
- Water
- Big First Aid Kit
- Stretcher(s)
- Hypothermia kit
- Thermarests
- Sleeping bags
- Extra blankets
From equipment trailer
- Rough Terrain Stretcher
- Snowshoes (seasonal, depending on terrain)
