PUAOPE025 — Manage planning for a complex incident

1 Establish planning section

• 1.1Initial briefing is obtained from Incident Controller with Incident Controller’s intent confirmed and questions asked
• 1.2Current and forecast operational activities and resource levels are determined
• 1.3Planning section objectives and tasks are identified, in accordance with Incident Controller’s intent
• 1.4Planning section structure is developed, and resources are identified and obtained
• 1.5Planning section units are established, tasks are delegated, and briefings are given to delegated personnel
• 1.6Safe work practices and health and welfare arrangements for work area are implemented and monitored

2 Manage planning section

• 2.1Allocated tasks are adjusted to meet incident objectives and planning requirements
• 2.2Work load, progress and performance of planning section is monitored and managed
• 2.3Planning section meetings are conducted
• 2.4Information flow within the Incident Management Team (IMT) and with external organisations is established and maintained
• 2.5Document management and record keeping systems are established and maintained, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 2.6Arrangements are made for a log and/or record of activities and decisions to be kept and maintained
• 2.7Management support services are provided, as requested, in a timely manner

3 Interpret and apply information on current and forecast situation

• 3.1Information sufficient for incident prediction is collected on current incident situation
• 3.2Incident predictions and options analysis of risks provided by the intelligence function are interpreted
• 3.3Significance of specialist technical information and incident behaviour predictions is provided to the IMT
• 3.4Procedures to identify, mitigate and monitor risks related to the incident are established, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 3.5Current and predicted key risk exposures are identified and impacts are mitigated, where possible
• 3.6Risk mitigation strategies are monitored, and strategies are adjusted

4 Disseminate information on current and forecast situation

• 4.1Appropriate incident information is provided to incident personnel
• 4.2Information is provided to the IMT on incident control and safety issues
• 4.3Information is prepared, displayed and maintained
• 4.4Maps and schematic plans are produced to meet incident requirements
• 4.5Information sharing and transition arrangements with recovery organisations are established and maintained

5 Prepare incident plans and brief IMT

• 5.1Options and recommendations are produced in consultation with the IMT for their consideration including objectives and strategies for controlling the incident
• 5.2Risks and likely outcomes associated with preferred and alternative incident objectives and strategies are specified
• 5.3Incident Controller and IMT members are briefed and incident objectives and strategies are confirmed by the Incident Controller
• 5.4Incident Action Plan (IAP) is prepared for the subsequent operations period and is distributed and/or communicated about in a timely fashion
• 5.5Communication plan is developed, reviewed and implemented
• 5.6Records are kept of resources requested en route, allocated to and released from the incident
• 5.7Resource planning and management, including fatigue management, is undertaken
• 5.8Changeover plans are developed to complement the IAP
• 5.9Planning for relief and recovery activities is undertaken in consultation with recovery organisations
• 5.10Complementary incident plans are developed, in accordance with organisational policies, procedures, industrial awards and agreements

6 Participate in IMT

• 6.1IMT planning meetings are scheduled and conducted, in accordance with organisational procedures and Incident Controller’s requirements
• 6.2IMT is informed of current and predicted incident situation and progress towards incident objectives and strategies
• 6.3Specialist information requirements are obtained and provided to the IMT
• 6.4Strategic advice is provided to the IMT based on interpretation of information received
• 6.5Incident Controller is briefed on analysis of progress against IAP
• 6.6Liaison with other members of the IMT is undertaken

7 Monitor and review planning functions

• 7.1Allocation and performance of resources is monitored and reviewed, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 7.2Incident reports are produced, as required
• 7.3Briefings and debriefings are conducted
• 7.4Post incident analysis is initiated and participated in

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