Reliable communications between the EOC and incident commander are essential. Management’s role is in the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to make strategic decisions based on the events or to allocate resources among multiple incidents, generally not at the scene of an incident. Management must delegate (ahead of time) to the incident commander the authority to make the tactical decisions necessary to stabilize or end the emergency without interference by those who would normally possess some degree of authority. When appropriate, it should be within view of the incident but away from noise or activity that may interfere with the command efforts. It can be located in the field, at a vehicle, inside an office, or where reliable communications (electronic and verbal) and security (access control) can be maintained. Once established, the command post should not be moved unless the conditions of the emergency pose a threat. A command post is set up at a safe distance near the location of the emergency where the incident commander will manage the response. 4 The role of the incident commander is usually filled by the first responder to arrive at the scene, who is relieved of this duty when a more senior responder or a designated incident commander arrives. The incident commander determines objectives and establishes priorities based on the nature of the incident, available resources, and agency (or company) policy. A distinctive vest that contains the words “Incident Commander” is worn as identification. The incident commander has overall responsibility at the incident or event. Broder, Eugene Tucker, in Risk Analysis and the Security Survey (Fourth Edition), 2012 Incident Commander
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