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Unit 6:

Expectations of Mobilization Resources

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Unit Objectives

Describe the “assumed commitment” of a state mobilization incident. (Prepare for 72 hours minimum assignment and 24 hours of self-support)

Describe the Immediate Response process. Describe the code of conduct for a state mobilization

incident. Describe the discipline procedures during a state

mobilization incident.

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Type of Resource Responses

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Time Commitment Initial Attack and Immediate Need resources are usually

released within 12-36 hours. Mobilization assignments are generally for a minimum

of 72-hours and no more than 14 days exclusive of travel.

Personnel must come prepared for a 72-hour minimum assignment – the first 24 hours without logistical support.o Food, water and ice.

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Crew Changes Crew changes require 24-hour advanced notice. Must be approved by the Strike Team Leader. Mobilization Section representative shall be advised of

any crew changes. Crew changes involve the people NOT the apparatus.

Apparatus changes are not allowed without pre-authorization of the mobilization section.

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Code of Conduct Entails the following qualities:

o Lead by exampleo Be proficient in your crafto Promote a positive environmento Deal with issues directlyo Empower others to solve problemso Treat others as equals and with respecto Expect the besto Share your knowledge

All forms of harassment and discrimination are expressly prohibited.

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Code of Conduct Mobilizations are a Drug and Alcohol-Free

Workplace o The manufacture, distribution, dispensing,

possession or use of controlled substances (including alcohol) in the workplace is unlawful in accordance with the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988.

In addition to criminal prosecution, employees violating this prohibition will be subject to dismissal under the terms of the Fire Mobilization Plan and Fire Mobilization Temporary Employee Certification.

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Code of Conduct The policies and work rules of your home

agency govern your conduct. In cases of Sexual Harassment and

Discrimination, the IMT will conduct an investigation and notify your home agency.o Home agency must fully investigate

the accusation of misconduct and notify the mobilization section of the outcome. Failure to investigate may prohibit future department participation in fire mobilization.

Accusations of other misconduct will be referred to your home agency and may result in your immediate demobe from the incident.

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Social Media Mobilized personnel must follow both

home agency guidelines and Incident Management Team directions regarding the use of social media.

Remember:o Social Media can generate

destructive rumors amongst the affected population.

o Can expose the responder to legal risk.

o Can facilitate the unauthorized release of information before affected parties have been contacted by authorities.