5/213.06 MAJOR INCIDENT AND ALL HAZARD PLAN

Question 1

A structured protocol is required to manage

Answer 1

• the number of responding units,
• control safe ingress and egress routes, and
• ensure supervisory command and control of resources.

Question 2

__________ was developed so responders from different jurisdictions and disciplines can work together to react better to natural disasters and emergencies, including acts of terrorism

Answer 2

NIMS-National Incident Management System

Question 3

_______ The standard tool used for command, control, response coordination, and overall management of complex incidents, planned events, or emergencies. This system permits a clear point of command and can be expanded or contracted with ease.

Answer 3

Incident Command System (ICS)

Question 4

Specific tactical procedures are detailed throughout the Department manual for designated incidents (e.g.,

must be utilized in conjunction with this procedure when dealing with those specific tactical situations.

Answer 4

• bomb threats,
• hostage situations, and
• aircraft accidents) and

Question 5

______ _______ 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

Answer 5

Emergency Management Section (EMS)

Question 6

Command is established by ___________, regardless of rank, who is physically on scene.

Answer 6

the most qualified officer

Question 7

Though any rank can be an incident commander (IC), shift watch commanders should _____ assume the position, unless necessary, to allow for continued oversight of the remainder of the jurisdiction.

Answer 7

not

Question 8

Not all guidelines below are applicable in every situation; they identify the objectives and outline the major steps to be taken in managing all-hazard incidents, those steps are:

Answer 8

1. Ensure officer and public safety.
2. Conduct a situation assessment and update Dispatch.
3. Assume on-scene command by implementing ICS, designating a command post, and naming it.
4. Determine communication channels.
5. Designate staging area(s) (police, fire, medical, and media).
6. Establish a perimeter control plan (inner/outer).
7. Consider the need for additional resources (and notification of public safety departments).
8. Determine and maintain ingress/egress routes for first responders.
9. Assist in an evacuation/shelter in place and determine evacuation transportation and destination.
10. Request a Public Information Officer (PIO).
11. Preserve the scene for evidentiary purposes.
12. Maintain an operations log.
13. Develop an incident action plan IAP (formal or informal).
14. Ensure the mental and physical well-being of Department employees

Question 9

Regardless of size or type of incident, the top three (3) priorities for establishing incident objectives are:

1. 2. 3.

Answer 9

1. Life safety
2. Incident stabilization
3. Property preservation

Question 10

On a major icident First arriving officer(s) will:

1. Ensure officer and public safety.
2. Assess the situation and update Dispatch.
   
   1. Follow specific Department policies and procedures for critical incidents (e.g., bomb threats, barricaded subject/hostage situations, and aircraft accidents, etc.) in conjunction with this policy.
3. 4. .

Answer 10

3. Ensure that a supervisor has been notified.
4. As resources arrive, begin to establish command (see Establishing Command).

Question 11

On major incidents the Sergeant will:

1. Establish command.
   
   1. Determine if command needs to be transferred from the officer in the position of IC to the sergeant. This will be based on the size, type, and complexity of the incident. On less complex incidents, the sergeant may choose to leave the patrol officer in command and mentor the officer. The sergeant will ensure that the decisions made by the officer in the position of IC are sound and within the guidelines of Department policy.
   2. Determine the need for additional ICS command and general staff positions.
   3. As the first arriving supervisor on a major incident, objectives must be established, based on
   4. priority, and
   5. clearly communicated to subsequent arriving supervisor(s).
   6. The first arriving supervisor must exercise command and control, and
   7. _______ additional supervisors to other tasks.
   8. Subsequent arriving supervisors have a responsibility to establish communication with the first arriving supervisor to support their needs.
   9. All supervisors on the scene of a major incident should have an effective role in the command and control process.
2. Ensure the watch commander has been notified in the absence of an area lieutenant.

Answer 11

Direct