Position 

Definition 

Responsibility 

Incident Commander (IC)

Person in charge of the EOT

Coordination and giving approval for all essential function of the EOT.  Keeping members of the EMT updated on emergency status.  Requesting for support services.

Member of senior management

Can be the Incident Commander, President or direct reports

Provide decision making empowerment to the EOT.

Chief of Police / Assistance IC in case of a shooter, bomb threat, or hostage situation.

In charge of securing function and law enforcement under the direction of the Incident Commander

Dispatching patrol and securing areas on campus.  Performing lockdown of strategic areas and coordination outside police agencies if IC requests.

Fire Chief / Assistant IC in case of a fire, storm, or environmental threat.

In charge of fire, environmental, ambulance and search and rescue

Dispatch fire fighters, ambulance service and environmental first responders.  Coordinates outside agencies at IC request

Facilities Management

Senior Representative from the Facilities area

Assist the Fire Chief with search and rescue, coordinate University transportation, assist food services, housing and health with setting up temporary location.  Provide engineering support to Police Chief during police emergency.

Public Relations Management

Personnel who have been officially designated to communicate to offsite agencies and press

Provide communication to outside agencies and press releases including updates as approved by EMT

Information Technology

Computer Networking Representative

Set up computer and telecommunication hardware and provide website updates as necessary.

Health Service Management

Management personnel from campus infirmary.

Set up treatment center for victims and coordinate off campus medical support (i.e.: hospital) with IC approval.

Purchasing

Member of the Business Department with authority to make purchases

Support purchasing of equipment necessary to manage emergencies.

Housing Management

Member of Student Affairs that has authority over student housing

Support securing student housing and communicating basic living needs during an emergency.