50.1 Emergency Incident Management Flashcards by Raul Nuñez

Section 2454 of the California Vehicle Code establishes the CHP as the _________ at hazardous material spills on any highway in which the CHP holds primary jurisdiction.

Incident commander

HPM 50.1, Chapter 1

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All commands shall develop a written __________ to provide for the effective use of CHP resources in response to emergency incidents that may affect the command.

Emergency Operations Plan

HPM 50.1, Chapter 1

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How often is every employee required to review his or her command-specific Emergency Operations Plan?

Annually

HPM 50.1, Chapter 1

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Commands are required to conduct or participate in at least ______ emergency preparedness exercise(s) annually.

Two

HPM 50.1, Chapter 1

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What are the three types of proclamations of emergency in the State of California?

1) Local emergency
2) State of emergency
3) State of war emergency

(HPM 50.1, Chapter 1)

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The ____________ system replaces the color-coded Homeland Security Advisory system and warns of an imminent and credible terrorism threat against the U.S.

National Terrorism Advisory System

HPM 50.1, Chapter 1

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The nationally recognized and standardized on-scene emergency management system is known as the ___________.

Incident Command System (ICS)

HPM 50.1, Chapter 2

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The Incident Command System _________ (should/shall) be used as the response mechanism for all emergency incidents.

Shall

HPM 50.1, Chapter 2

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At emergency incidents within CHP’s primary jurisdiction, incident command responsibility shall be assumed by the ___________ on scene until relieved by a supervisor or manager.

Senior uniformed CHP officer

HPM 50.1, Chapter 2

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In the absence of more qualified medical personnel, uniformed employees shall provide appropriate medical care to injured or ill persons within the ________.

Scope of their training

HPM 50.1, Chapter 2

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When a hazardous materials spill presents a threat to life and property beyond the boundaries of a highway emergency, the Incident Commander must confirm that ____________ have been notified.

The affected political subdivisions and/or allied agencies

HPM 50.1, Chapter 2

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___________ locations should be selected based on command and control considerations (incident size, weather, visibility, hazards, access, etc.)

Incident command post

HPM 50.1, Chapter 2

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The incident commander should exercise care to ensure an __________ on another agency’s area of responsibility or role does not occur.

Infringement

HPM 50.1, Chapter 2

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The state’s ______________ designates the CHP as the state agency coordinator for all hazardous materials incidents occurring on all California streets and highways.

Hazardous Material Incident Contingency Plan

HPM 50.1, Chapter 2

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Effective incident command encompasses the legal, moral, and professional responsibility to take whatever reasonable action is necessary to ensure the safety of _________ and the __________.

People; environment

HPM 50.1, Chapter 2

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The Incident Command System organizational structure develops in a modular fashion, based upon the ________, ________, and _________ of an incident.

Nature, size, and anticipated duration

HPM 50.1, Chapter 2

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What are the six modular functional areas of the Incident Command System?

1) Incident Commander
2) Section
3) Branch
4) Division/Group
5) Unit
6) Task Force

(HPM 50.1, Chapter 2)

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_____________ means that all agencies who have jurisdictional responsibility at a multi-jurisdictional or multiagency incident contribute to the decision-making processes.

Unified command

HPM 50.1, Chapter 2

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The span-of-control for CHP ICS operations should generally be limited to what ratio of supervisors to subordinates?

1 to 8

HPM 50.1, Chapter 2

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As a rule, what ratio of supervisors to subordinates provides optimum supervision?

1 to 5

HPM 50.1, Chapter 2

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What three elements should be communicated when requesting resources from allied agencies?

1) Size (number of personnel)
2) Equipment
3) Capabilities

(HPM 50.1, Chapter 2)

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What type of resource refers to any combination of resources that can be temporarily assembled for a specific mission?

Task force

HPM 50.1, Chapter 2

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What are the three conditions that may be assigned to a resource?

1) Assigned
2) Available
3) Out of service

(HPM 50.1, Chapter 2)

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What are the five basic ICS functional sections?

1) Command
2) Operations Section
3) Planning/Intelligence Section
4) Logistics Section
5) Finance Section

(HPM 50.1, Chapter 2)

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What are the first two considerations and/or actions that should be taken upon learning of an emergency incident?

1) Notification 2) Initial response (HPM 50.1, Chapter 2)

_____________ are preparedness documents intended to be read and understood prior to an emergency.

Emergency Operations Plans. | HPM 50.1, Chapter 3

The _____________, whether written or verbal, reflects the objectives, strategy, and tactics determined necessary by the Incident Commander to mitigate an existing emergency incident.

Incident Action Plan | HPM 50.1, Chapter 3

A _____________ is a plan used for a scheduled or anticipated event requiring the non-routine deployment of CHP personnel (e.g., major conference, major sporting event, election).

Operational Plan | HPM 50.1, Chapter 3

The ______________ works under the assumption that operational assistance will not be available for 72 hours following a major disaster.

72-Hour Self-Sufficient Operation Plan | HPM 50.1, Chapter 3

The ______________ is a facility-specific plan designed to assist employees with planning for and responding to an emergency at their headquarters.

Emergency Action Plan | HPM 50.1, Chapter 3

____________ are essential for obtaining reimbursements, defending against civil claims, identifying training needs, and learning where and how to improve performance.

Written records | HPM 50.1, Chapter 3

Under what three circumstances should a written Incident Action Plan be prepared?

1) Emergency incidents requiring resources from multiple agencies 2) Emergency incidents involving multiple jurisdictions 3) Emergency incidents requiring changing shifts or days off (HPM 50.1, Chapter 3)

The first officer at the scene of an emergency ___________ (should/should not) prepare forms and publish a written Incident Action Plan.

Should not | HPM 50.1, Chapter 3

Emergency Operations Plans should be organized into what five sections?

1) Overview 2) Purpose 3) Authorities and References 4) Assumptions 5) Situation Assessment (HPM 50.1, Chapter 3)

What unit at CHP Headquarters is a resource for providing technical assistance with an Emergency Operations Plan?

Emergency Operations Section, Emergency Planning Unit | HPM 50.1, Chapter 3

What two systems require all emergency response agencies to operate under a common system with standard definitions and practices?

1) National Incident Mangement System (NIMS) 2) Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) (HPM 50.1, Chapter 3)

What series of forms are accepted nationwide as the standard for effective IAP development?

ICS 200 Series forms | HPM 50.1, Chapter 3

During an incident, objectives are prioritized by ___________, ____________, and ____________.

Life safety, incident stabilization, and property conservation (HPM 50.1, Chapter 3)

What three characteristics should apply to Incident Action Plan objectives?

1) Attainability 2) Measurability 3) Flexibility (HPM 50.1, Chapter 3)

What ICS form is a tool used by the Safety Officer as a concise way of identifying hazards and risks present in different areas of the incident and specific ways of mitigating those issues?

ICS Form 215A, Incident Safety Analysis | HPM 50.1, Chapter 3

What immediate actions should officers take after an earthquake?

Conduct preliminary damage assessments of structures and facilities on their beats (HPM 50.1, Chapter 4)

What agency provides brochures for basic information concerning earthquake preparedness?

California Emergency Management Agency (Cal EMA) | HPM 50.1, Chapter 4

For what purpose should an officer enter a burning or smoke-filled structure?

Immediate life-saving rescue attempts | HPM 50.1, Chapter 4

A slow-rise flood situation occurs through a series of how many stages?

Five | HPM 50.1, Chapter 4

What flooding stage is considered the general evacuation stage?

Stage five (flooding imminent) | HPM 50.1, Chapter 4

What agency provides notification within 15 minutes of an earthquake regarding estimated time of arrival of a tsunami?

The West Coast/Alaska Tsunami Warning Center | HPM 50.1, Chapter 4

In the event of a military aircraft crash, what color(s) on mechanical levers or rings warn of explosive charges?

Yellow and black stripes | HPM 50.1, Chapter 4

When approaching a downed aircraft, what direction should the wind be relative to responding personnel?

The wind should be at their backs | HPM 50.1, Chapter 4

Should first responders to an airplane crash attempt to extricate the pilot or any crew members?

Not unless there is an imminent threat to life | HPM 50.1, Chapter 4

An area of approximately _______ feet should be cleared around a downed aircraft.

2000 feet | HPM 50.1, Chapter 4

True or False: CHP officers can restrict (from media access) the area of a downed military aircraft.

True (per Penal Code Section 409.5) | HPM 50.1, Chapter 4

What four actions should be taken following a chemical terrorist attack?

1) Don PPE gear 2) Leave the area 3) Make notification 4) Deny access to the suspected area (HPM 50.1, Chapter 4)

During a bomb search or near an explosive device, mobile or portable radio transmitters and/or cellular telephones _________ (should not/shall not) be operated.

Shall not | HPM 50.1, Chapter 4

Bomb searches shall be conducted with a minimum of how many people?

Two | HPM 50.1, Chapter 4

If a vehicle is suspected of containing explosive devices, CHP radios shall not be used within how many feet of the vehicle?

300 feet | HPM 50.1, Chapter 4

A _____________ is a state of readiness during which all on-duty uniform personnel are staged for deployment.

Tactical Alert | HPM 50.1, Chapter 5

True or False: during an Executive Management-ordered Tactical Alert, the number of all on-duty personnel, (including special duty assignment personnel) shall be immediately reported to ENTAC.

True | HPM 50.1, Chapter 5

It is encouraged for all uniformed personnel to maintain enough personal items (go-bag) for a minimum of a ______ hour deployment.

72 hour | HPM 50.1, Chapter 5

All uniformed personnel assigned to an Area placed on Tactical Alert shall don the __________ uniform as soon as practical.

Blue utility | HPM 50.1, Chapter 5

All vehicles within an Area placed on Tactical Alert (TA) shall have a fuel level maintained no less than ____ full throughout the TA.

3/4 tank | HPM 50.1, Chapter 5

During a Tactical Alert, personnel shall document their time on the ______ form.

CHP 415C | HPM 50.1, Chapter 5

A _____________ is when personnel are rapidly deployed through pre-planning of Area resources to a designated area of existing emergency.

Tactical Deployment | HPM 50.1, Chapter 5

The ________ form shall be completed listing all uniformed members who traveled within a specific vehicle to the staging area, the vehicle license number, type of vehicle overhead, and other details.

CHP 33C, Emergency Response Personnel/Equipment Information. | HPM 50.1, Chapter 5

The span of control for supervisors during a Tactical Deployment expressed in ratio ranges from ______ to ______.

1:3 to 1:8 | HPM 50.1, Chapter 5

True or False: uniformed supervisors (including Officers-in-Charge) can initiate a Tactical Alert.

True | HPM 50.1, Chapter 5

The CHP developed and implemented a Load Planning Policy regarding the loading of personnel and equipment aboard cargo aircraft in response to which incident?

Hurricane Katrina in 2005 | HPM 50.1, Chapter 6

A minimum of how many CHP Load Planners shall be used as a liaison between the Department and US Military Load Masters?

Two | HPM 50.1, Chapter 6

Whose approval is required before committing CHP resources in response to a request for mutual aid or other deployments of CHP assets which may include the use of aircraft?

The Commissioner or his/her designee | HPM 50.1, Chapter 6

California may provide interstate mutual aid assistance to those in need via what agreement?

The Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) | HPM 50.1, Chapter 6

At what location shall CHP vehicle dimensions and weight be measured prior to loading onto cargo aircraft for emergency incident deployment?

The military base from which the equipment will be deployed | HPM 50.1, Chapter 6

What are the two strategic Northern CA locations where CHP personnel and equipment may deploy from when utilizing military aircraft?

1) Travis AFB (Fairfield) 2) Moffett Field AFB (Sunnyvale) (HPM 50.1, Chapter 6)

What are the two strategic Southern CA locations where CHP personnel and equipment may deploy from when utilizing military aircraft?

1) March AFB (Riverside) 2) Channel Islands AFB (Pt. Mugu) (HPM 50.1, Chapter 6)

What two forms of ID must CHP personnel be prepared to present upon entering a military installation while on duty?

1) Departmental ID 2) CA Driver License (HPM 50.1, Chapter 6)

Which vehicle should the CHP liaison or ranking person be in upon arrival at a US military installation?

The lead vehicle | HPM 50.1, Chapter 6

When engaged with an emergency incident with US military aircraft, military load masters have requested CHP provide Troop Commanders and Cargo Custodians with all deployments. Troop Commanders and Cargo Custodians consist of CHP personnel of what rank?

Officer or Sergeant | HPM 50.1, Chapter 6

The _________ is required to obtain copies of the cargo manifest before departure, be familiar with properties of HazMat aboard the aircraft, and make necessary arrangements to ensure cargo is protected when US military aircraft lands at an emergency incident with CHP cargo/personnel aboard.

Cargo Custodian | HPM 50.1, Chapter 6

Requests for resources during a disaster will be managed through what state organization?

California Emergency Management Agency (CalEMA) | HPM 50.1, Chapter 6

A severe emergency incident may overwhelm a local government jurisdiction and prompt it to declare a local emergency and request __________ from state and adjacent jurisdictions through CalEMA.

Mutual Aid | HPM 50.1, Chapter 7

For federal reimbursement, the departmental application must be submitted to CalEMA within _______ days of the declaration of the Federal Disaster.

30 days | HPM 50.1, Chapter 7

A ______ form is used as a daily report reflecting all departmental personnel assigned to emergency mitigation duties for each day of emergency operations.

CHP 701B, Personnel Roster and Resource Record | HPM 50.1, Chapter 7

After CHP personnel respond to an emergency incident or participate in an emergency exercise, a/an _________ may be used to document activities associated with the response/participation.

After-Action Memorandum | HPM 50.1, Chapter 7

An After-Action Memorandum is divided into what three sections?

1) Incident Summary 2) Financial Summary 3) Operational Critique (HPM 50.1, Chapter 7)

Within _____ days of the conclusion of a localized emergency operation, an After-Action Memorandum shall be submitted to the appropriate field Division commander.

30 calendar days | HPM 50.1, Chapter 7

Within _______ days of the conclusion of a tactical alert, an after-action report is to be completed and submitted to the Office of Assistant Commissioner, Field.

60 calendar days | HPM 50.1, Chapter 7

What are the five key principles that support effective resource management?

1) Advance planning 2) Resource identification and ordering 3) Resource typing 4) Use of agreements 5) Effective management of resources (HPM 50.1, Chapter 8)

All departmental resources available for interstate mutual aid must be typed according to _______ standards.

NIMS | HPM 50.1, Chapter 8

All departmental resources available for intrastate mutual aid must be typed according to _______ standards.

SEMS | HPM 50.1, Chapter 8

What system is used to collect, update, and process data, track resources, and display their readiness status?

Information Management Systems (IMS) | HPM 50.1, Chapter 8

Personnel can be called upon to respond to mutual aid situations as a single unit, with a partner, in a squad, or as a member of a _________ or a __________.

Mobile Field Force; Special Response Team | HPM 50.1, Chapter 8

Is supervisory or managerial approval required for response to mutual aid requests for immediate assistance to allied agencies?

No | HPM 50.1, Chapter 8