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Ramsey County | Base Plan 49 4.4 Interoperability 4.4.1 COORDINATION WITH FIELD-LEVEL INCIDENT COMMAND POSTS Field-level responders organize using ICS and coordinate with the RCEOC or municipal EOC. Functional elements at the field level coordinate with the applicable EOC section. Tactical management of responding resources is always under the leadership of the on-site IC at the ICP. ICs may report directly to the municipal or County EOC through the designated EOC Liaison at the ICP. The IC is responsible for conducting an incident size-up and report the findings and additional resource needs to the RCEOC or municipal EOC. The determination of which jurisdiction, agency, or department is responsible for assuming command for a particular hazard is codified by law. Under certain circumstances, such as jurisdiction-wide impacts, severe weather, or wildfire, the Operations Section of the RCEOC or municipal EOC may serve as the area command or single ICP to maximize the use of limited resources and prioritize response efforts. If a separate incident organization is established with an IC or unified command, they will interface with the RCEOC or municipal EOC on: •Situational awareness •Operational needs •Resource requests The RCEOC or municipal EOC will support first responders by coordinating the management and distribution of information, resources, and restoration of services. 4.4.2 COORDINATION WITH DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS CENTERS (DOCS) / SPECIAL DISTRICT EOCS Special districts are local governments; political subdivisions authorized by state statute to provide specialized services Ramsey County or municipal government do not provide. Special districts fulfill a significant role during an incident. They may support the incident response by providing subject matter expertise, including assisting the EOC in communicating hazard threats and evacuation orders to special populations and geographical areas. When activated, the EOC coordinates with Department Operations Centers (DOCs) / Special District EOCs to facilitate the requests and acquisition of resources and to share information. If a special district does not establish communications with the EOC, then the Liaison Officer in the EOC will be responsible for establishing communications and coordination with the special district liaison. Special districts within Ramsey County include: •Utility Service Districts •Telecommunication Service Districts •School Districts and School Districts’ Transportation Divisions •Fire Districts •University of Minnesota