25-11 Incident Command Responsibilities During Multi-Op Period Critical Incidents.pdf

TRAINING BULLETIN ISSUE: 25-11 DATE: April 7, 2025 Incident Command Responsibilities During Multi-Operational Period Critical Incidents PURPOSE This training bulletin outlines the protocol for the Kern County Sheriff’s Office Countywide Services Section (CSS), Special Enforcement Division (SED), to assume incident command responsibilities during critical incidents, such as natural disasters (fires, floods, earthquakes) or mass casualty events. These protocols apply to incidents expected to extend beyond a single 12-hour operational period and where a Unified Command Structure has been established. The objective is to define the chain of command, staffing assignments, and roles and responsibilities of management and supervisory personnel to ensure public safety, efficient coordination of resources, and continuity of law enforcement services throughout the duration of the incident. OVERVIEW During critical incidents involving prolonged operational periods, effective incident command mana