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126 <br /> Command Procedures - <br /> This procedure identifies the standard operating procedures tb he employed in <br /> establishing Command and operating a Command Post. It also fixes . <br /> responsibility for the command .function .and its associated duties on one <br /> 1 <br /> individual at any time during the operation. <br /> I • <br /> The Incident Commander is responsible for the command function at all - <br /> times. As the ',identity of the Incident Commander changes, through transfers <br /> . of command, this responsibility shifts with the title. The term Command in <br /> this procedure refers jointly to both the person and the function. <br /> Command Procedures are designed to accomplish the following: <br /> 1. Fix the responsibility for Command on a certain individual through a <br /> standarrd identification system depending on arrival sequence of <br /> officers. <br /> �.. . - 2. insure' that strong, direct and •TisitIe 1;c,m:;o.:tnd wi-i =i- be established as <br /> early as possible in the operation. <br /> 3. Establish an effective frauewvi,k outlining the activities and . <br /> responsibilities assigned to Command. • <br /> 4. Provide a system for the orderly transfer of Command to subsequent <br /> - arrivinig officers- <br /> . The broad responsibilities of Command include the following: • <br /> o Remove endangered people and tr.c.et: the. injured. <br /> Neutralize hazrcls and dangerous subjects, <br /> • Conserve property. <br /> • Provide for the safety and survival of emergency personnel. <br /> 2 <br />