3.500 Major Incident and All Hazard Plan Flashcards
What is the overall policy of “3.500 - Major Incident And All Hazard Plan”?
It is the policy of this department to provide for the deployment of personnel and equipment when it is determined that a life-safety threat exists (e.g. natural or man-made disasters, civil disturbances or any other complex incident or emergency) that will require a major commitment of department, city, county, state and/or federal resources for an extended time. Such incidents may require additional response by units from neighboring area commands and other jurisdictions. A structure protocol is required to manage the number of responding units, control safe ingress and egress routes, and ensure a supervisory command and control of resources.
This system was developed so response from different jurisdictions and disciplines can work together to react better to natural disasters and emergencies, including acts of terrorism. Benefits include a unified approach to incident management, standard command and management structures, and emphasis on preparedness, mutual aid and resource management.
National Incident Management System (NIMS)
The standard tool used for command, control, response coordination and overall management of complex incidents, planned events or emergencies. The system permitted clear point of command and can be expanded or contracted with ease.
Incident Command System (ICS)
Which section is the principal advisor to the department on unusual occurrences, planning for response to “all hazard” situations and coordinating emergency plans internally and externally?
The Emergency Management Section
When must all commissioned officers and civilian employees complete ICS 100, 200 and 700?
During probation
In the Incident Command System, who established command?
The most qualified officer, regardless of rank, who is physically present on scene.
In the Incident Command System, when command is transferred, who must be notified?
Dispatch
What are some of the major objectives of the Incident Command System?
- Ensure officer and public safety.
- Conduct a situation assessment and update Dispatch.
- Assume on-scene command by implementing ICS, designating a command post, and naming it.
- Determine communication channels.
- Designate staging area(s) (police, fire, medical and media)
- Establish a perimeter. (Inner/outer)
- Consider the need for additional resources and notification of public safety departments.
- Determine and maintain ingress/egress routes for first responders.
- Assist in an evacuation/shelter in place, transportation and holding facility.
- Request a Public Information Officer (PIO).
- Preserve the scene for evidentiary purposes.
- Maintain an operations log.
- Develop an incident action plan. (Formal or informal)
- Ensure the mental and physical well-being of department employees.
Regardless of the size or type of incident, what are the top (3) priorities for establishing incident objectives?
- Life safety
- Incident stabilization
- Property preservation
Units from neighboring areas commands of a major incident may only respond to the incident under the following circumstances,
- Dispatched by communications, OR
- Directed by the primary/initial responding officer or supervisor.
NOTE: No Self-Dispatching! Unless the incident occurred on the border and the unit is close to the incident.
On less complex incidents, the sergeant may choose to leave the patrol officer in command and mentor the officer. True or False?
TRUE
“All supervisors on the scene of a major incident should have an effective role in the…
“…command and control process.”
Who must be notified on all major incidents?
The area lieutenant and watch commander.
If required, who will complete the Incident Command Systems After Action Report and where will it be sent?
A Bureau Commander will complete the report and it will be sent to the Emergency Management Section.
