The concept of ICx was conceived with frustration at what was being offered for digital command options. We were looking for something to use in our jobs that would work effortlessly during emergency responses. It had to be as easy as writing on a tactical worksheet, keep detailed record of resource assignments, track individual members, provide several scene timers, and not require a long learning curve. We created the first version of ICx and put it into service to test it. Our emergency scenes became better organized overnight, which led to safer incidents. After the testing in our department, we opened it up and sold the software to several early-adopter departments, and took input from them and continued development to what we offer today; an intuitively designed tactical worksheet that integrates staffing to create a full fledged accountability tool.
Incident Timers
The scene time will trigger a 20 minute message to the IC. There are also timers for resources in assignments, as well as on air.
Resource Dashboard
This is where you can see the details about the selected resource including who is assigned to the resource. The dashboard also lets you trigger on air timers, change radio channel displayed, and split companies.
Assignment Board
This is where the assignments for your emergency scene are located. The assignments will pre-populate based on a template for the type of incident you are managing. You can change, delete, or add assignments quickly on the fly.
Resources
This is where the resources assigned to your incident, but not yet in an assignment are found. When you add someone, either manually or through CADLink, the resource will appear in this section.
Incident Toolbar with MAYDAY button
This is where you can quickly add resources, access the incident log for entries, and conduct a PAR. It even features the MAYDAY button which will bring up the MAYDAY tool.
ICx is layed out in a manner that is easy to use. Based on old-school tactical worksheets and magnet board accountability, the learning curve is extremely quick. This is the reason most people find our solution easy enough to use under pressure during emergency events.
ICx has a number of features that incident commanders use everyday, and some detail features that may only be used on large scale incidents. We are continually adding features to make this the best program on the market. Below is a partial list of current features,
Battalion 3 Technologies’ ICx: Incident Command x is Deemed Consistent with NIMS Concepts and Principles By Evaluators.
ICx: Incident Command x, a Windows based incident command, control and accountability program was evaluated by the Supporting Technology Evaluation Project (STEP). STEP is managed by the Preparedness-Technology, Analysis, and Coordination (P-TAC) Center, which is operated by Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) under contract with the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s National Preparedness Directorate (FEMA NPD). The test was performed to evaluate the system’s incorporation of NIMS concepts and principles.
Following evaluation, it was determined that ICx is consistent with all NIMS criteria; Hazards, Preparedness, Communications and Information Management; Resource Management; Command and Management. ICx also applies to 12 Minimum Product Requirements.
*excerpt from report executive summary, full report available to view.
