50.1 Emergency Incident Management Flashcards
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
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
How often is every employee required to review his or her command-specific Emergency Operations Plan?
Annually
HPM 50.1, Chapter 1
Commands are required to conduct or participate in at least ______ emergency preparedness exercise(s) annually.
Two
HPM 50.1, Chapter 1
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)
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
The nationally recognized and standardized on-scene emergency management system is known as the ___________.
Incident Command System (ICS)
HPM 50.1, Chapter 2
The Incident Command System _________ (should/shall) be used as the response mechanism for all emergency incidents.
Shall
HPM 50.1, Chapter 2
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
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
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
___________ 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
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
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
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
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
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)
_____________ 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
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
As a rule, what ratio of supervisors to subordinates provides optimum supervision?
1 to 5
HPM 50.1, Chapter 2
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)
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
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)
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)
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)