[Federal Register: February 25, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 37)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 9968-9970]
[DOCID:fr25fe08-14]

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2008-0196; Directorate Identifier 2008-CE-002-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; APEX Aircraft Model CAP 10 B Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the
products listed above that would supersede an existing AD. This
proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information
(MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to
identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The
MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:

    Further to a new fracture in flight of a CAP 10B wing in June
2003, the investigation in process seems to point out that a wrong
application of CAP 10B Service Bulletin No. 16 (CAP 10B-57-004)
would lead to the impossibility of detecting the potential spar
damage while performing the Type Certificate holder upper spar
flange inspection.

    The proposed AD would require actions that are intended to address
the unsafe condition described in the MCAI.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by March 26, 2008.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://
www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://
www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Management Facility
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The AD docket contains this proposed AD, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street
address for the Docket Office (telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>) is in the
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly
after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sarjapur Nagarajan, Aerospace
Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas
City, Missouri 64106; telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2008-0196;
Directorate Identifier 2008-CE-002-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
this proposed AD because of those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://
regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this proposed AD.

Discussion

    On February 4, 2003, we issued AD 2003-04-02, Amendment 39-13050
(68 FR 7904; February 19, 2003). That AD required actions intended to
address an unsafe condition on the products listed above.
    Since we issued AD 2003-04-02, another wing of a Model CAP 10 B
airplane cracked in flight.
    The Direction G[eacute]n[eacute]rale de L'Aviation Civile (DGAC),
which is the aviation authority for France, has issued AD 2003-375(A),
dated October 1, 2003 (referred to after this as ``the MCAI''), to
correct an unsafe condition for the specified products. The MCAI
states:

    Further to a new fracture in flight of a CAP 10B wing in June
2003, the investigation in process seems to point out that a wrong
application of CAP 10B Service Bulletin No. 16 (CAP 10B-57-004)
would lead to the impossibility of detecting the potential spar
damage while performing the Type Certificate holder upper spar
flange inspection.

    The MCAI requires you to check that the No. 1 wing rib has been
modified, comply with load factors and operating limitations, and do
repetitive inspections of the upper and lower spar flanges and landing
gear attachment blocks.
    We are proposing to add new actions, retain actions from AD 2003-
04-02, and change the applicability (reduce the number) of the
airplanes.
    You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD
docket.

Relevant Service Information

    APEX Aircraft has issued Avions Mudry & CIE Service Bulletin CAP10B
No. 16, dated April 27, 1992; APEX Aircraft Document No. 1000913GB,
dated February 4, 2002; APEX Aircraft Document No. 1000914GB, dated
February 4, 2002; and APEX Aircraft Document No. 1000915GB, dated
February 4, 2002. The actions described in this service information are
intended to correct the unsafe condition identified in the MCAI.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of the Proposed AD

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to our bilateral agreement with this State of Design Authority, they
have notified us of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and
service information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because
we evaluated all information and determined the unsafe condition exists
and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type
design.

Differences Between This Proposed AD and the MCAI or Service
Information

    We have reviewed the MCAI and related service information and, in
general, agree with their substance. But we might have found it
necessary to use different words from those in the MCAI to ensure the
AD is clear for U.S. operators and is enforceable. In making these
changes, we do not intend to differ substantively from the information
provided in the MCAI and related service information.
    We might also have proposed different actions in this AD from those
in the MCAI in order to follow FAA policies. Any such differences are
highlighted in a NOTE within the proposed AD.

Costs of Compliance

    Based on the service information, we estimate that this proposed AD
would affect about 31 products of U.S. registry including those
airplanes affected by

AD 2003-04-02. We also estimate that it would take about 20 work-hours
per product to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD.
The average labor rate is $80 per work-hour.
    Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of the proposed AD on
U.S. operators to be $49,600, or $1,600 per product.
    The estimated total cost on U.S. Operators includes the cumulative
costs associated with those airplanes affected by AD 2003-04-02 and
those costs associated with the lesser number of airplanes and the new
actions that would be added in this proposed AD.

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's
authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

    We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not
have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship
between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed
regulation:
    1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order
12866;
    2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
    3. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
    We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to
comply with this proposed AD and placed it in the AD docket.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Safety.

The Proposed Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

    1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

    2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by removing Amendment 39-13050 (68 FR
7804; February 19, 2003), and adding the following new AD:

APEX Aircraft: Docket No. FAA-2008-0196; Directorate Identifier
2008-CE-002-AD.

Comments Due Date

    (a) We must receive comments by March 26, 2008.

Affected ADs

    (b) This AD supersedes AD 2003-04-02, Amendment 39-13050.

Applicability

    (c) This AD applies to Model CAP 10 B airplanes, serial numbers
(SNs) 01, 02, 03, 04, and 1 through 282, certificated in any
category, which have not been fitted with a replacement wood/carbon
wing following application of major change 000302.

Subject

    (d) Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 57: Wings.

Reason

    (e) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
states:

``Further to a new fracture in flight of a CAP 10B wing in June
2003, the investigation in process seems to point out that a wrong
application of CAP 10B Service Bulletin No. 16 (CAP 10B-57-004)
would lead to the impossibility of detecting the potential spar
damage while performing the Type Certificate holder upper spar
flange inspection.''

    The MCAI requires you to check that the No. 1 wing rib has been
modified, comply with load factors and operating limitations, and do
repetitive inspections of the upper and lower spar flanges and
landing gear attachment blocks.

Restatement of Requirements of AD 2003-04-02

    (f) Unless already done, do the following actions:
    (1) For Model CAP 10 B airplanes with SNs 01, 02, 03, 04, and 1
through 263, within the next 100 hours time-in-service (TIS) after
July 23, 1993 (the compliance date retained from AD 2003-04-02),
unless already done, install a permanent inspection opening in the
No. 1 wing rib following Avions Mudry Service Bulletin CAP10B No.
16, dated April 27, 1992. Inspection openings are incorporated
during production for airplanes having a serial number of 264 or
higher.
    (2) For all affected airplanes, initially inspect the upper wing
spar cap, the main wing spar undersurface, and the landing gear
attachment blocks for cracks within the next 55 hours TIS after
April 4, 2003 (the compliance date retained from AD 2003-04-02)
following APEX Aircraft Document No. 1000913GB, dated February 4,
2002; APEX Aircraft Document No. 1000914GB, dated February 4, 2002;
and APEX Aircraft Document No. 1000915GB, dated February 4, 2002.
Repetitively inspect the upper wing spar cap and the main wing spar
undersurface thereafter at intervals not to exceed 55 hours TIS.
Repetitively inspect the landing gear attachment blocks thereafter
at intervals not to exceed 1,000 hours TIS.
    (3) For all affected airplanes, before further flight if any
cracks are found during any inspection required in paragraph (f)(2)
of this AD, do the following:
    (i) Obtain a repair scheme from the manufacturer through the FAA
at the address specified in paragraph (h)(1) of this AD;
    (ii) Incorporate this repair scheme; and
    (iii) Continue to inspect as specified in paragraph (f)(2) of
this AD.

New Requirements of This AD: Actions and Compliance

    (g) Unless already done, do the following actions:
    (1) Load factors limitation: Before further flight, as of the
effective date of this AD, the load factors limitation for solo
flight is +5 and -3.5 Gs and when 2 persons are on board is +4.3 and
-3.5 Gs.
    (2) Flick (snap roll) maneuvers speed limitation: Before further
flight, as of the effective date of this AD, for positive and
negative flick maneuvers, the airspeed limitation is 160 km/hour (86
knots).
    (3) Fabricate a placard that incorporates the following words
(using at least 1/8-inch letters) and install this placard on the
instrument panel within the pilot's clear view: ``THE NEVER EXCEED
AIRSPEED FOR POSITIVE OR NEGATIVE FLICK MANEUVERS IS 160 KM/H (86
KNOTS). THE LOAD FACTORS LIMITATION FOR SOLO FLIGHT IS +5 AND -3.5
Gs AND WHEN 2 PERSONS ARE ON BOARD IS +4.3 AND -3.5 Gs.''

FAA AD Differences

    Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information
as follows: This AD does not include the requirement from the MCAI
to route the request to operate beyond the load factors limitation
and flick (snap roll) maneuvers speed limitation through the DGAC.
You may make this request to the FAA following paragraph (h)(1) of
this AD.

Other FAA AD Provisions

    (h) The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
Standards Office, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
AD, if requested using the procedures

found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to ATTN: Sarjapur Nagarajan,
Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust,
Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>;
fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>. Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane
to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate principal
inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO),
or lacking a PI, your local FSDO.
    (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain
corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered
FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority
(or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product
is airworthy before it is returned to service.
    (3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in
this AD, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44
U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has
approved the information collection requirements and has assigned
OMB Control Number 2120-0056.

Related Information

    (i) Refer to MCAI French AD 2003-375(A), dated October 1, 2003;
Avions Mudry & CIE Service Bulletin CAP10B No. 16, dated April 27,
1992, APEX Aircraft Document No. 1000913GB, dated February 4, 2002;
APEX Aircraft Document No. 1000914GB, dated February 4, 2002; and
APEX Aircraft Document No. 1000915GB, dated February 4, 2002, for
related information.

    Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on February 14, 2008.
David R. Showers,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
 [FR Doc. E8-3411 Filed 2-22-08; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 4910-13-P


POSITION TASK BOOK FOR THE POSITION OF

ALL-HAZARDS

INCIDENT COMMANDER

	Version:  April 2011

Position Task Book Assigned To:

Individual’s Name:

Duty Station:

Phone Number:

Position Task Book Initiated By:

Official’s Name:

Title:

Duty Station:

Phone Number:

Location Position Task Book Was Initiated: ____________________

Date Position Task Book Was Initiated: _____________________

EVALUATOR

DO NOT COMPLETE THIS UNLESS YOU ARE RECOMMENDING THE TRAINEE FOR CERTIFICATION

VERIFICATION/CERTIFICATION OF COMPLETED POSITION TASK BOOK FOR THE POSITION OF:

FINAL EVALUATOR’S VERIFICATION

I verify all tasks have been performed and are documented with appropriate initials.

I also verify_________________________________________________________

has performed as a trainee and should therefore be considered for certification in this

position.

FINAL EVALUATOR’S SIGNATURE: ____________________________________

DATE: ____________________

Evaluator’s Printed Name:

Title:

Duty Station:

Phone Number:

AGENCY HEAD RECOMMENDATION FOR CERTIFICATION

I certify ____________________________________________________________

has met all requirements for qualification in this position and I recommend he/she be

certified for the position.

OFFICIAL’S SIGNATURE: _____________________________________

DATE: ______________________________

Official’s Name:

Title:

Duty Station:

Phone Number:

NATIONAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (NIMS)

INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM (ICS)

POSITION TASK BOOKS (PTBs)

Position Task Books (PTBs) are designed to be used by any individual (trainee) interested in becoming certified under the National Incident Management System (NIMS). The PTBs are intended to be used to document experiences that indicate successful completion of tasks specific to an Incident Command System (ICS) position. The performance requirements for each position are associated with core ICS competencies, behaviors, and tasks as suggested to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) by a multi-disciplined, highly-experienced expert panel.

Trainees are evaluated during this process by qualified evaluators, and the trainee’s performance is documented in the PTB for each task by the evaluator’s initials and date of completion. An Evaluation Record will be completed by all evaluators documenting the trainee’s progress after each evaluation opportunity.

Successful performance of all tasks, as observed and recorded by an evaluator, will result in a recommendation to the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) of the trainee, that the trainee be certified in that position. Evaluation and confirmation of the trainee’s performance while completing all tasks will normally require more than one training assignment and several different evaluators. Incidents lasting several days may involve multiple evaluators. Tasks may be evaluated on incidents, in a classroom simulation, in training and exercises, and in other work situations as long as there is a qualified evaluator.

It is important performances be critically evaluated and accurately recorded by each evaluator.  All tasks should be evaluated.

The NIMS Qualification Process Guide lists the definitions for trainee, evaluator, training officer, and AHJ.

Responsibilities:

Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ):

Selecting trainees based on the needs of their organization or to fulfill their obligations to contribute to Incident Management Teams (IMTs) or other Mutual Aid agreements

Providing opportunities for evaluation and/or making the trainee available for evaluation

Trainee:

Reviewing and understanding instructions in the PTB

Identifying desired objectives/goals whenever an opportunity for evaluation is recognized

Providing background information to an evaluator

Assuring the evaluation record is complete

Completing all tasks for an assigned position within the timeframe allowed for that position (all tasks with an approval older than the allowed timeframe should be reevaluated)

Notifying the local AHJ/training officer when the PTB is completed, and obtaining a signature recommending certification

Retaining the original PTB and providing a copy of the PTB to the appropriate individual/department to obtain a qualification from your agency

Evaluator(s):

Being qualified and proficient in the evaluated position

Meeting with the trainee and determining past experience, current qualifications, and desired objectives/goals

Reviewing tasks with the trainee

Explaining to the trainee the evaluation procedures that will be utilized and which tasks may be performed during the evaluation period

Accurately evaluating and recording demonstrated performance of tasks

Dating and initialing completion of the task to indicate satisfactory performance

Documenting unsatisfactory performance

Completing the Evaluation Form found at the end of each PTB

Completing an Incident Personnel Performance Rating (ICS 225) form

Final Evaluator:

Being qualified and proficient in the position being evaluated

Reviewing the trainee’s record to ensure completeness

Signing the verification statement on Page 2 of the PTB when all tasks have been initialed

Ensuring all tasks have been completed within the three years prior to submission for final approval

Reevaluating any task with an approval older than three years and bringing up to date

Training Officer:

Providing the correct version of the PTB to the individual in order to document performance

Explaining to the trainee the purpose and processes of the PTB as well as the trainee’s responsibilities

Tracking progress of the trainee

Identifying incidents or situations where the trainee may have evaluation opportunities

Identifying and assigning an evaluator who can provide a positive experience for the trainee, when the evaluation opportunity is within the AHJ’s jurisdiction

Receiving and filing documentation from the assignment

6. AHJ Designee

Issuing the PTB to document task performance

Explaining to the trainee the purpose and processes of the PTB as well as the trainee’s responsibilities

Tracking progress of the trainee

Identifying incident evaluation opportunities

Identifying and assigning an evaluator who can provide a positive experience for the trainee and make an accurate and honest appraisal of the trainee’s performance

Documenting the assignment

Conducting progress reviews

Conducting a closeout interview with the trainee and evaluator and assuring documentation is proper and complete

Competencies, Behaviors and Tasks:

Each PTB lists the performance requirements (tasks) for specific positions set by the ICS competencies and behaviors (September 2007) recognized by FEMA’s National Integration Center and posted to the NIMS Resource Center Web site,  HYPERLINK "http://www.fema.gov/emergency/nims/" http://www.fema.gov/emergency/nims/ .

There are numerous bullet statements listed under each task. The bullet statements are listed as guidelines/examples for the evaluator to follow to ensure the intent of the task has been completed. Not all bullet statements for a task are required to be completed if the overall intent of the task has been satisfied.

Each task has a code associated with the type of training assignment where the task may be completed. These include: O = other, I = incident/event and R = rare event. Definitions for these codes may be found below*. While tasks can be performed in any situation, they should be evaluated on the specific type of incident/event for which they are coded. Tasks coded “I” should be evaluated on an incident/event, and so on. Performance of any task other than the designated assignment is not valid for qualification.

*Code:

O 	= Task can be completed in a variety of situations, such as in a classroom, exercise or simulation, incident or event, or daily job.

I	=	Task should be performed on an incident or event which is managed under the ICS.

R	=	Rare events seldom occur and opportunities to evaluate trainee performance in real settings are limited. Examples of rare events include accidents, injuries, vehicle and aircraft crashes. Through interviews, the evaluator may be able to determine if the trainee could perform the task in a real situation.

Competency: Assume position responsibilities

Description: Successfully assume role of Incident Commander (IC) and initiate position activities at the appropriate time according to the following behaviors.

Behavior: Ensure readiness for assignment.

TASK	CODE	EVALUATION RECORD #	EVALUATOR

Obtain and assemble information and materials needed for kit. Kit assembled and prepared prior to receiving an assignment. Kit contains critical items needed for the assignment. Kit is easily transportable. The basic information and materials needed may include, but are not limited to, any of the following:

Reference Materials

Appropriate references for the incident type and agencies involved

Applicable Incident Business Management Handbook with supplements

Functional Guidelines relative to incident type (e.g. ICS Incident Management Handbook or other functional guidelines)

Emergency Response Field Operations Guide (ERFOG)

Incident specific reference materials (e.g. radio frequencies, pertinent phone numbers, maps, photos, etc.)

IMT contact information

Forms may include, but are not limited to: (IC should ensure availability of forms for appropriate positions):

ICS 201, Incident Briefing

ICS 202, Incident Objectives

ICS 203, Organization Assignment List

ICS 204, Assignment List

ICS 205, Incident Radio Communications Plan

ICS 206, Medical Plan

ICS 207, Incident Organization Chart

ICS 208, Safety Message/Plan

ICS 209, Incident Status Summary

ICS 211, Incident Check-In List

ICS 213, General Message

ICS 214, Activity Log

ICS 215, Operational Planning Worksheet

ICS 215A, IAP Safety Analysis

ICS 218, Support Vehicle Inventory

ICS 220, Air Operations Summary Worksheet (as applicable)

ICS 221, Demobilization Checkout

ICS 225, Incident Personnel Performance Rating

Medical forms

Agency/organization-specific forms appropriate to the function

Supplies may include, but are not limited to: (IC should ensure availability of supplies for appropriate positions):

Communication device (radio, phone, etc.)

Batteries

Flagging

Belt weather kit and weather forecast worksheets

First aid kit

Calculator

Equipment Shift Ticket book

Individual checklists/reminders

Office supplies appropriate to the function	O

Behavior: Ensure availability, qualifications, and capabilities of resources to complete assignment.

TASK	CODE	EVALUATION RECORD #	EVALUATOR

Identify kind, type, and number of resources required to achieve incident objectives.

Consider: type of incident, topography, incident behavior, exposures, and level of urgency.

Consider: kinds and types of resources, resource availability, adequate reserves, and health and safety factors.

Calculate an appropriate range of control forces using agency/organization standard guidelines and other available methods.	I

Manage assigned aviation resources (as needed). 	R

Behavior: Gather, update, and apply situational information relevant to the assignment.

TASK	CODE	EVALUATION RECORD #	EVALUATOR

Receive briefing from supervisor, designated officer, or dispatch.

Incident name

Incident order number

Request number

Reporting location

Reporting time

Transportation arrangements/travel routes

Contact procedures during travel (e.g. telephone/radio)	I

Gather information necessary to assess incident assignment and determine immediate needs and actions.

Type of incident

Priorities or values to be protected (e.g. life, property, infrastructure, environment, etc.)

Recognize potentially hazardous situations

Inform subordinates of hazards

Current resource commitments and status

Current situation

Expected duration of assignment

Topography

Weather

Agency Administrator's briefing/other briefing requirements (as appropriate)

Incident objectives

Ordering procedures	I

Receive briefing from Initial Response IC

Review ICS 201 (Incident Briefing); prepare ICS 201 if not done by previous IC

Review and assess situation

Incident objectives

Strategy

Hazards to incident personnel and public

Current Incident Action Plan (IAP)

Method for reconnaissance

Effectiveness of tactics

Agencies involved

ICS organization

Resource summary

Check in process

Radio effectiveness

Logistical needs	I

Identify and negotiate key transition documents and appropriate incident documentation. For example:

Delegation of authority

Transition Plan

Complexity Analysis

IAP	O

Behavior: Establish effective relationships with relevant personnel.

TASK	CODE	EVALUATION RECORD #	EVALUATOR

Establish and maintain positive interpersonal and interagency working relationships.

Create a work environment that provides mutual respect and equal opportunity for all personnel assigned to incident.

Recognize functional capabilities of cooperating entities.

Understand applicable policies and agreements affecting the jurisdictions involved.	I

Manage multi-agency, multi-jurisdictional stakeholder relationships.	I

Coordinate with key team members inside and outside the ICS Organization (e.g. Command and General Staff, Agency Administrator, EOC and MAC personnel, etc.) to ensure all aspects of the incident objectives are addressed. 	I

Establish team roles and relationships.	I

Behavior: Establish organization structure, reporting procedures, and chain of command of assigned resources.

TASK	CODE	EVALUATION RECORD #	EVALUATOR

Establish command presence early.

	I

Establish team roles and responsibilities.

	I

Establish and modify an effective ICS organization based upon changing incident and resource conditions.	I

Behavior: Understand and comply with ICS concepts and principles.

TASK	CODE	EVALUATION RECORD #	EVALUATOR

Establish credibility early.

	I

Establish and modify an effective ICS organization based upon changing incident and resource conditions. 	I

Recognize jurisdictional boundaries.

Establish unified command when appropriate.

Co-located command post

Unified and prioritized incident objectives

Coordinated strategy

Single coordinated IAP

One Operations Section Chief (if activated)

Communications plan

Resource ordering plan	I

Demonstrate knowledge of ICS structure, principles, positions, ICS forms, kinds and types of resources, resource ordering/process, and resource management.	O

Assure execution of appropriate administrative requirements (to include documentation, ICS forms, etc.).	I

Maintain situational awareness of the total incident without focusing on or performing tactical duties.	I

Competency: Lead assigned personnel

Description: Influence, guide, and direct assigned personnel to accomplish objectives and desired outcomes in a potentially rapidly changing environment.

Behavior: Model leadership values and principles.

TASK	CODE	EVALUATION RECORD #	EVALUATOR

Exhibit principles of duty.

Be proficient in the job, both technically and as a leader.

Make sound and timely decisions.

Ensure tasks are understood, supervised, and accomplished.

Train and mentor assigned subordinates.	I

Exhibit principles of respect.

Know subordinates and look out for their well-being.

Keep subordinates informed.

Build the team.

Employ subordinates in accordance with their capabilities.	I

Exhibit principles of integrity.

Know yourself and seek improvement.

Seek responsibility and accept responsibility for actions.

Set the example.	I

Behavior: Ensure the safety, welfare, and accountability of assigned personnel.

TASK	CODE	EVALUATION RECORD #	EVALUATOR

Implement procedures to recognize potentially hazardous situations in the working area.  	I

Ensure subordinates are informed of hazards.	I

Comply with agency/organization health and safety requirements.

Ensure tactical plans are based on health and safety consideration/guidelines.

Spot check tactical operations to ensure compliance with health and safety considerations.	I

Behavior: Establish work assignments and performance expectations, monitor performance, and provide feedback.

TASK	CODE	EVALUATION RECORD #	EVALUATOR

Direct and coordinate incident personnel.

Assign responsibility for areas or functions.

Use interim ICS positions if complexity or span of control indicates need.

Ensure effective use of assigned multi-agency resources. 	I

Assign resources according to incident priorities.	I

Direct changes in personnel and resources based on the progression of an incident.	I

Prepare and discuss performance evaluations with subordinates.	I

Behavior: Emphasize teamwork.

TASK	CODE	EVALUATION RECORD #	EVALUATOR

Recognize group performance that supports the team meeting incident objectives.	I

Behavior: Coordinate interdependent activities.

TASK	CODE	EVALUATION RECORD #	EVALUATOR

Manage for logistical support needs of incident.

Food

Water

Fuel

Relief personnel

Medical

Transportation (ground support)

Shelter (facilities)	I

Incorporate assigned aviation resources into overall incident activities as needed. 	I

Competency: Communicate effectively

Description: Use suitable communication techniques to share relevant information with appropriate personnel on a timely basis to accomplish objectives in a potentially rapidly changing environment.

Behavior: Ensure relevant information is exchanged during briefings and debriefings.

TASK	CODE	EVALUATION RECORD #	EVALUATOR

Receive briefing from supervisor, designated officer, or dispatch.

Location

Ownership/jurisdiction

Access

Size

Incident-specific characteristics

Topography

Weather

Values to be protected

Special hazards or threats

Resources available, committed, and ordered

Demobilization and transition parameters

Incident objectives

Ordering procedures	I

Receive briefing from Initial Response IC.

Review ICS 201 (Incident Briefing); prepare ICS 201 if not done by previous IC

Situation

Incident objectives

Strategy

Hazards to incident personnel and public

Current plan

Method for reconnaissance

Effectiveness of tactics

Agencies involved

ICS organization

Resource summary

Check in process

Radio effectiveness

Logistical needs	I

Brief and keep subordinates informed. Concise briefing includes:

Incident objectives and strategy

Tactics

Hazards

Priorities and values to be protected (e.g. life, property, infrastructure, environment, etc.)

Health and safety considerations

Factors affecting incident operations

Organization

Resources in reserve

Radio frequencies	I

Report to the supervisor, designated officer, or dispatch.

Existing situation

Strategy and tactics

Need for additional resources

Priorities and values to be protected (e.g. life, property, infrastructure, environment, etc.)

Incident reporting location	I

Brief and provide complete and accurate records to relief when appropriate.	I

Brief and submit a complete incident documentation package to supervisor, designated officer, or dispatch at end of incident action.	I

Lead an after-action review to share findings and recommendations with appropriate personnel using an objective delivery format.	I

Behavior: Ensure documentation is complete and disposition is appropriate.

TASK	CODE	EVALUATION RECORD #	EVALUATOR

Initiate and maintain ICS 201 (Incident Briefing) until IAP is developed and briefed.

Incident objectives and strategy

Changes in incident situation

Tactical decisions

Resource summary

Organization

Sketch map

Health and safety issues and hazards	I

Record and maintain essential information.

Incident objectives and strategy

Changes in situation

Changes in strategy and tactics

Property loss or damaged

Resource summary

Organization

Sketch map	I

Maintain adequate records as to events, use of personnel, equipment, and supplies as well as other data for incident management needs.

ICS 201(Incident Briefing)

IAP when written

Property loss/damage report

Rental agreements

Time sheets

Accident forms

Equipment time reports

Agency-required incident reports	I

Behavior: Gather, produce, and distribute information as required by established guidelines and ensure understanding by recipient.

TASK	CODE	EVALUATION RECORD #	EVALUATOR

Ensure command and general staff receive information necessary to perform their jobs and ensure they understand what to do with the information.	I

Behavior: Communicate and ensure understanding of work expectations within the chain of command and across functional areas.

TASK	CODE	EVALUATION RECORD #	EVALUATOR

Advise subordinates of changes in incident strategy and tactics based on changing conditions. 	I

Behavior: Develop and implement plans and gain concurrence of affected agencies and/or the public.

TASK	CODE	EVALUATION RECORD #	EVALUATOR

Develop a written IAP for next operational period including:

Analyze alternate strategies (explain decision)

Validate or revise incident objectives

Strategy and alternate strategy

Tactical direction

Information covering health and safety principles, known hazards and importance of all periods

Coordinated sequence of events

ICS organization

Resource assignments

Reserve resources

Immediate support needs

All appropriate attachments	I

Develop other plans such as, but not limited to:

Contingency plans

Media and public information plans

Long term response plans (e.g. exit strategy or incident completion strategy)

Incident Emergency Plans (e.g. incident within an incident)

Mitigation/treatment plan

Demobilization plan	I

Competency: Ensure completion of assigned actions to meet identified objectives

Description: Identify, analyze, and apply relevant situational information and evaluate actions to complete assignments safely and meet identified objectives. Complete actions within established timeframe.

Behavior: Administer and/or apply agency policy, contracts, and agreements.

TASK	CODE	EVALUATION RECORD #	EVALUATOR

Ensure all applicable agencies’ policies, contracts, and agreements are followed.

Federal/State/tribal/territorial/regional/local relationships (as appropriate)

Roles and responsibilities of potential responder agencies

Scope, jurisdiction, and authority of potential responder agencies	I

Behavior: Gather, analyze, and validate information pertinent to the incident or event and make recommendations for setting priorities.

TASK	CODE	EVALUATION RECORD #	EVALUATOR

Identify kind, type, and number of resources required to achieve incident objectives.

Consider: type of incident, terrain, incident behavior, exposures, and level of urgency.

Consider: kinds and types of resources, resource availability, adequate reserves, and health and safety factors.	I

Review, validate, and modify IAP.

Analyze alternate strategies (explain decision)

Validate or revise incident objectives

Strategy and alternate strategy

Tactical direction

Information covering health and safety principles, known hazards and importance of all periods

Coordinated sequence of events

ICS organization

Resource assignments

Reserve resources

Immediate support needs	I

Analyze situation to determine necessary changes.

Hazards

Reconnaissance

Objectives

Access/egress

Values to be protected

Evacuation/sheltering potential

Check in process

Communications

ICS organization

Tactical coordination

Weather and topography

Responder fatigue

Logistical considerations

Jurisdictional responsibilities

Span of control	I

Monitor the weather and other environmental factors to anticipate changes that may affect the incident.

Request weather forecasts as needed.

Communicate weather to subordinates.	I

Evaluate progress.

Evaluate incident complexity.

Monitor tactical operations.

Compare actual progress to planned tactics.

Decide if plan will accomplish incident objectives.	I

Behavior: Prepare clear and concise assessments regarding hazards, hazard behavior, weather, and other relevant events.

TASK	CODE	EVALUATION RECORD #	EVALUATOR

Ensure assessments of key incident parameters provide actionable information to staff. 	I

Behavior: Make appropriate decisions based on analysis of gathered information.

TASK	CODE	EVALUATION RECORD #	EVALUATOR

Decide if plan will accomplish incident objectives.

	I

Recognize when the incident expands beyond extended Response capabilities. Determine if incident complexity exceeds IC’s skill level.

Maintain health and safety, communications and control of extended response resources, and incoming resources.

Notify supervisor, designated officer, or dispatch.

Determine priorities with designated officer or supervisor for interim period until relieved by incoming IC.	I

Determine when incident objectives are met.	I

Behavior: Take appropriate action based on assessed risks.

TASK	CODE	EVALUATION RECORD #	EVALUATOR

Evaluate or establish ICP location.	I

Establish unified command when appropriate.

	I

Take necessary precautions to ensure the values to be protected and control measures are secured. 	I

Multi-task effectively.	O

Demonstrate ongoing awareness of environment, recognize changing incident complexity, and take appropriate action.

Complete a complexity analysis, revise as necessary, act on results when appropriate, and provide results to appropriate individuals. 	I

Behavior: Modify approach based on evaluation of incident situation.

TASK	CODE	EVALUATION RECORD #	EVALUATOR

Review, validate, and modify IAP.

Analyze alternate strategies (explain decision)

Validate or revise incident objectives

Strategy and alternate strategy

Tactical direction

Information covering health and safety principles, known hazards and importance of all periods

Coordinated sequence of events

ICS organization

Resource assignments

Reserve resources

Immediate support needs	I

Adjust incident strategy and tactics to meet changing conditions.

Assign resources according to incident priorities.

Change tactics where needed.

Advise subordinates of changes. 	I

Adapt to expanding boundaries when incident escalates and maintain incident control

If the incident expands, notify supervisor, designated officer, or dispatch and coordinate request per local ordering protocol. 	I

Validate and revise incident objectives; advise subordinates of changes. 	I

Demonstrate ongoing awareness of environment, recognize changing incident complexity, and take appropriate action.

Complete a complexity analysis, revise as necessary, act on results when appropriate, and provide results to appropriate individuals. 	I

Behavior:  Follow established procedures and/or health and safety procedures relevant to given assignment.

TASK	CODE	EVALUATION RECORD #	EVALUATOR

Ensure everyone incorporates health and safety into their job responsibilities and activities.	I

Behavior: Ensure operations consider socio-economic, political, and cultural aspects.

TASK	CODE	EVALUATION RECORD #	EVALUATOR

Recognize and protect resources of natural and cultural significance.

Utilize technical specialists as appropriate. 	O

Behavior: Plan for demobilization and ensure demobilization procedures are followed.

TASK	CODE	EVALUATION RECORD #	EVALUATOR

Consider demobilization and/or transition early enough during the incident so an adequate Demobilization/Transition Plan is in place prior to the actual need to release resources.	I

Demobilize incident resources by predetermined priorities or as work progress dictates.	I

Behavior: Transfer position duties while ensuring continuity of authority and knowledge and taking into account the increasing or decreasing incident complexity.

TASK	CODE	EVALUATION RECORD #	EVALUATOR

Consider demobilization and/or transition early enough during the incident so an adequate Demobilization/Transition Plan is in place prior to the actual need to release resources. 	I

Ensure development, approval, and implementation of transfer of command when incident escalates/deescalates.	I

Monitor and document progress toward incident objectives and prepare for transition. 	I

Determine with replacement time of transfer. 	I

Communicate transfer of command to operations and command staff. 	I

If necessary, coordinate with agencies about transfer of command back to local jurisdiction. 	I

During transition, participate in IMT in-brief or provide field briefing to IMT Command and General staff personnel. 	I

INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE EVALUATION RECORD

There are four separate blocks allowing evaluations to be made. These evaluations may be made on incidents, simulations in classroom, or in daily duties, depending on what the PTB indicates. This should be sufficient for qualification in the position if the individual is adequately prepared. If additional blocks are needed, a page can be copied from a blank task book and attached.

COMPLETE THESE ITEMS AT THE START OF THE EVALUATION PERIOD:

Evaluator’s Name, Incident/Office Title, and Agency:  List the name of the evaluator, his/her incident position or office title, and agency.

Evaluator’s Home Unit Address and Phone:  Self-explanatory

Incident Number:  The number next to the evaluator’s name in the upper left corner of the evaluation record identifies a particular incident or group of incidents. This number should be placed in the column labeled “Evaluation Record #” on the PTB for each task performed satisfactorily. This number enables reviewers of the completed PTB to ascertain the qualifications of the different evaluators prior to making the appropriate sign-off on the PTB.

Location of Incident/Simulation:  Identify the location where the tasks were performed by agency and office.

Incident Kind:  Enter kind of incident.

COMPLETE THESE ITEMS AT THE END OF THE EVALUATION PERIOD:

Number and Type of Resources:  Enter the number and type of resources assigned to the incident pertinent to the trainee’s position.

Duration:  Enter inclusive dates during which the trainee was evaluated. This block may indicate a span of time covering several small and similar incidents if the trainee has been evaluated on that basis.

Recommendation:  Check as appropriate and/or make comments regarding the future needs for development of this trainee.

Date:  List the date the record is being completed.

Evaluator’s initials:  Initial here to authenticate recommendations and to allow for comparison with initials in the PTB.

Evaluator’s Relevant Certification:  List your certification relevant to the trainee position you supervised.

Evaluation Record

TRAINEE NAME

TRAINEE POSITION

#1	Evaluator’s name:

Incident/office title & agency:

Evaluator’s home unit address & phone:

Name and Location

of Incident or

Situation

(agency & area)	Incident Kind

(hazmat, tornado, flood, structural fire, wildfire, search & rescue, etc.)	Number & Type of

Resources

Pertinent to

Trainee’s Position	Duration

(inclusive dates

in trainee status)

	The tasks initialed and dated by me have been performed under my supervision in a satisfactory manner by the above named trainee. I recommend the following for further development of this trainee.

______	The individual has successfully performed all tasks for the position and should be considered for certification.

______	The individual was not able to complete certain tasks (comments below) or additional guidance is required.

______	Not all tasks were evaluated on this assignment and an additional assignment is needed to complete the evaluation.

______	The individual is severely deficient in the performance of tasks for the position and needs further training in both required knowledge and skills prior to additional assignment(s) as a trainee.

Recommendations: ________________________________________________________________________ ____

________________________________________________________________________ ____________________

Date: ____________________________ Evaluator’s initials: ________________________

Evaluator’s relevant agency certification or rating:___________________________________________________

#2	Evaluator’s name:

Incident/office title & agency:

Evaluator’s home unit address & phone:

Name and Location

of Incident or

Situation

(agency & area)	Incident Kind

(hazmat, tornado, flood, structural fire, wildfire, search & rescue, etc.)	Number & Type of

Resources

Pertinent to

Trainee’s Position	Duration

(inclusive dates

in trainee status)

	The tasks initialed and dated by me have been performed under my supervision in a satisfactory manner by the above named trainee. I recommend the following for further development of this trainee.

______	The individual has successfully performed all tasks for the position and should be considered for certification.

______	The individual was not able to complete certain tasks (comments below) or additional guidance is required.

______	Not all tasks were evaluated on this assignment and an additional assignment is needed to complete the evaluation.

______	The individual is severely deficient in the performance of tasks for the position and needs further training in both required knowledge and skills prior to additional assignment(s) as a trainee.

Recommendations: ________________________________________________________________________ __

________________________________________________________________________ _____________________

Date: ____________________________ Evaluator’s initials: ________________________

Evaluator’s relevant agency certification or rating:_____________________________________________________

Evaluation Record

(Continuation Sheet)

TRAINEE NAME

TRAINEE POSITION

#3	Evaluator’s name:

Incident/office title & agency:

Evaluator’s home unit address & phone:

Name and Location

of Incident or

Situation

(agency & area)	Incident Kind

(hazmat, tornado, flood, structural fire, wildfire, search & rescue, etc.)	Number & Type of

Resources

Pertinent to

Trainee’s Position	Duration

(inclusive dates

in trainee status)

	The tasks initialed and dated by me have been performed under my supervision in a satisfactory manner by the above named trainee. I recommend the following for further development of this trainee.

______	The individual has successfully performed all tasks for the position and should be considered for certification.

______	The individual was not able to complete certain tasks (comments below) or additional guidance is required.

______	Not all tasks were evaluated on this assignment and an additional assignment is needed to complete the evaluation.

______	The individual is severely deficient in the performance of tasks for the position and needs further training in both required knowledge and skills prior to additional assignment(s) as a trainee.

Recommendations: ________________________________________________________________________ ______________

________________________________________________________________________ _______________________

Date: ____________________________ Evaluator’s initials: ________________________

Evaluator’s relevant agency certification or rating:_____________________________________________________

#4	Evaluator’s name:

Incident/office title & agency:

Evaluator’s home unit address & phone:

Name and Location

of Incident or situation

(agency & area)	Incident Kind

(hazmat, tornado, flood, structural fire, wildfire, search & rescue, etc.)	Number & Type of

Resources

Pertinent to

Trainee’s Position	Duration

(inclusive dates

in trainee status)

	The tasks initialed and dated by me have been performed under my supervision in a satisfactory manner by the above named trainee. I recommend the following for further development of this trainee.

______	The individual has successfully performed all tasks for the position and should be considered for certification.

______	The individual was not able to complete certain tasks (comments below) or additional guidance is required.

______	Not all tasks were evaluated on this assignment and an additional assignment is needed to complete the evaluation.

______	The individual is severely deficient in the performance of tasks for the position and needs further training in both required knowledge and skills prior to additional assignment(s) as a trainee.

Recommendations: ________________________________________________________________________ ______________

Date: ____________________________ Evaluator’s initials: ________________________

Evaluator’s relevant agency certification or rating:_____________________________________________________

 PAGE

Position Task Book: All-Hazards Incident Commander 	    PAGE   \* MERGEFORMAT  5  of 23

April 2011

Facilities Unit Leader Type 3

Facilities Unit Leader Type 3		      Page   PAGE  1  of   NUMPAGES  24

All-Hazards Incident Commander

All-Hazards Incident Commander

Evaluate the numbered tasks ONLY. DO NOT evaluate bullets; they are provided as examples/additional clarification.

Position Task Book: All-Hazards Incident Commander 	    PAGE   \* MERGEFORMAT  7  of 23

April 2011

Facilities Unit Leader Type 3

Facilities Unit Leader Type 3		      Page   PAGE  1  of   NUMPAGES  24

Position Task Book: All-Hazards Incident Commander 	    PAGE   \* MERGEFORMAT  23  of 23

November 2010