21/03/2024
MARCH 21, 2024
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"ICS is not just a framework for managing emergencies; it's a mindset that prioritizes communication, collaboration, and decisive action."
Members of PNPA LAYAG-DIWA CL of 2024 underwent ICS excersises. As part of our CAP Phase 3, Case-Based Scenario the whole class underwent various scenarios that showcased our leadership, communication, collaboration, critical thinking and decision making. The activity involves the participation of other PNP units and agencies, including the Philippine Coast Guard EOD, MDRRMO, Bureau of Fire Protection, and SOCO PRO4A.
The activity started with the Incident Commander conducted an initial briefing and planning for the actions to be taken at a certain situation. The given scenario was to safely transport a high-profile PDL with collaboration of PNP cadets and BJMP cadets to hall of justice with a Civil Disturbance Team and security team took post to ensure the safety of the PDL and other civilians near the area. Later on, after the promulgation of the PDL an ambush occured that cost the life of the high-profile PDL and injured two jail officers. First responders were deployed to secure and retrieve the victims. Next scenario was hostage taking and bomb threats. With the supervision of partner agencies, we were able to establish strategic movement to address the situations.
ICS is a defined management framework that emergency responders employ to plan, direct, and oversee emergency response activities. It offers an adaptable framework for combining people, processes, tools, and communication in a single command structure for incidents varying from simple multi-agency responses to large-scale ones.
While doing the ICS activity, I have learned that communication and collaboration with partner agencies will be effective in addressing unwanted situations. It may be different principles but only has one goal and priority, public safety. As future public safety officer, we should build a good relationship with our counterparts because in the field, we will be working together to ensure a safe and secured community.
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