8- HazMat- Incident Command System and Action Plan Implementation Flashcards
A ____ ____ structure controls hazmat incidents and allows coordinated response across multiple jurisdictions and agencies with overlapping authority and responsibility.
Unified Command
Applicable to any incident, ICS provides the following core concepts:
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-Common terminology
-Integrated communications
-Unified command structure
-Modular organization
-Manageable span of control
-Consolidated IAPs
-Comprehensive resource management
-Accountability of resources
ICS position titles are as follows:
Incident Commander-
Command Staff-
General Staff (section)-
Branch-
Division/Group-
Unit/Team-
Incident Commander- Commander
Command Staff- Officer
General Staff (section)- Chief
Branch- Director
Division/Group- Supervisor
Unit/Team- Leader
____ ____ have the delegated authority to direct, order, and control resources.
Command Staff
If the incident is large and/or complex, the IC may delegate command authority to the following COMMAND STAFF positions:
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-Safety Officer
-Public Information Officer
-Liaison Officer
GENERAL STAFF are personnel who represent the MAJOR functional sections. The functional sections are:
*4 answers
-Planning
-Operations
-Logistics
-Finance/Administration
The ____ Section Chief reports directly to the IC. They manage all incident tactical activities and ensure tactical priorities meet the IC’s strategic goals. They work closely with the Safety Officer to ensure the safety and welfare of personnel working in their section.
Operations
The ____ Section Chief gathers, assimilates, analyzes, and processes the information needed for effective decision making.
Planning
The ____ Section Chief is also responsible for specific units such as Resource, Situation, Demobilization, Documentation, and Technical Specialists.
Planning
The ____ Section Chief provides facilities, services, and materials in support of the incident. They also direct units such as the Service Branch and the Support Branch.
Logistics
The ____ Officer communicates between Command Staff (IC and others) and supporting agencies at the incident. They also respond to requests from incident personnel who need to contact assisting and cooperating agencies.
Liaison
The ____ Branch and ____ Branch are within the LOGISTICS section.
The ____ Branch includes medical, communications, and food services.
The ____ Branch includes supplies, facilities, and ground support (vehicle services).
Service and Support
Service Branch- medical, comms, food services
Support Branch- supplies, facilities, ground support
Not all incidents require the establishment of the ____ Section. This section’s chief must address cost recovery after the incident and may not need to be on-site.
Finance
Hazmat technicians may established a Hazardous Materials ____ or ____ to manage technical activities within the control zones.
Branch or Group
The Hazardous Materials Officer (identified in NIMS as the Hazardous Materials Branch ____ or Group _____) reports to the OPERATIONS Chief. They are responsible for implementing the phases of the IAP dealing with Hazardous Materials.
HazMat Branch Director or HazMat Group Supervisor
Large or complex hazmat incidents may involve expanding the command structure by adding functional teams. The functional position team leaders manage the tactical operations carried out in the hot zone.
The _____ Team Leader: Reports directly to the HazMat Officer and is responsible for all personnel assigned to entry operations. Primary duties are to ensure proper use of PPE, function of detection/monitoring devices, and preposition any tools or equipment. Also responsible for the backup team. The backup team’s only responsibility is to remove stricken entry team members from the hot zone.
Entry Team Leader
Large or complex hazmat incidents may involve expanding the command structure by adding functional teams. The functional position team leaders manage the tactical operations carried out in the hot zone.
The _____ Leader reports directly to the HazMat Officer and works closely with the Entry and Decontamination Team Leaders. They control all movements through the various routes and corridors of the hazmat incident site to prevent the spread of contamination.
Site Access Control Leader
Large or complex hazmat incidents may involve expanding the command structure by adding functional teams. The functional position team leaders manage the tactical operations carried out in the hot zone.
The _____ Manager reports directly to the Site Access Control Leader and works closely with the Entry and Decontamination Team Leaders along with the HazMat Medical Team Leader to prevent victims from spreading contamination.
Safe Refuge Area Manager
Large or complex hazmat incidents may involve expanding the command structure by adding functional teams. The functional position team leaders manage the tactical operations carried out in the hot zone.
The _____ Team Leader reports directly tot he HazMat Officer and works closely with the Safe Refuge Area Manager, the Medical Officer, and the Entry Team Leader. They are responsible for all decon operations and personnel inside the WARM zone.
Decontamination Team Leader
Large or complex hazmat incidents may involve expanding the command structure by adding functional teams. The functional position team leaders manage the tactical operations carried out in the hot zone.
The HazMat _____ Team Leader reports directly to the HazMat Officer and works closely with the Decontamination Team Leader, Safe Refuge Area Manager, and HazMat Safety Officer. They are responsible for medical evaluation of personnel, triage, treatment, and maintaining medical records for both responders AND victims.
HazMat Medical Team Leader
