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8.2 Operational support Flashcards

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True or false?

The ICS is used only for major mobilizations.

A

False. The ICS is applicable to small-scale daily operational activities, as well as major mobilizations.

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The _______ provides a management structure and system for conducting on-site emergency operations

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ICS

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Why does the ICS provide a useful and flexible management system that is particularly adaptable to incidents involving multi-discipline or multi-jurisdictional responses?

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Because of its standardized operational structure and common terminology.

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True or false?

ICS provides the flexibility needed to rapidly activate and establish an organizational format around those functions that need to be performed.

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True

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Is the ICS utilized in all critical incidents?

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Yes

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What is the ICS system based on?

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The “Law Enforcement Incident Command System” as outlined in the California Emergency Management Agency “Law Enforcement Guide for Emergency Operations”.

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The __________ is a nationally-used, standardized, on-scene, emergency management concept specifically designed to allow its user(s) to adopt an integrated organizational structure equal to the complexity and demands of single or multiple incidents without being hindered by jurisdictional boundaries.

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The ICS

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True off false?

The ICS establishes terminology to be used statewide.

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True. Common terminology is one of the concepts of the ICS.

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Under the ICS system, “organizational functions” refers to a standard set of what 5 major predesignated functions?

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Command
Operations
Planning and Intelligence
Logistics
Finance/administration
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In the ICS management system, “resources” refers to the combination of what four things used in tactical operations?

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Personnel, materials, supplies, and equipment

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What is an example for what the word “facilities” stands for under the ICS system?

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“Facilities” refer to common identifiers used for those facilities in and around the incident area which will be used during the course of the incident,like the Incident Command Post, Staging Area, etc.

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Does the ICS system use the concept of Modular Organization?

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Yes. The ICS develops in a modular fashion based on the nature, size, and anticipated duration of an incident.

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True or false?
The concept of Modular Organization ensures that the organization that is developed matches the requirements of the incident objectives and is arranged within the four organizational functions so the ICS.

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False. There are five organizational functions so the ICS.

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Which ICS concept allows all agencies with geographical, legal or functional responsibility to establish a common set of incident objectives and strategies, and a single Incident Action Plan?

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Unified Command Structure

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Who is the final decision maker at the Incident Command Post?

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The Incident Commander

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What concept is used by the Incident Commander to establish the goals, objectives, and strategies for the incident based upon the requirements of the jurisdiction?

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Incident Action Planning

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True or false?

The Incident Action plan must be in written format in every situation.

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False. This plan may be in either written or oral form, depending upon the situation.

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Under the concept of Management Span of Control, the ICS helps ensure a safe, manageable span of control. Generally, this span should range from _______ to ________ subordinates.

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Three to seven

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True or false?

Under the definition of Manageable Span of Control, there will be no more than 3 to 7subordinates.

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False. There are generally 3 to 7 subordinates but in some specialized functions the span may be slightly higher (I.e. SWAT or MFF).

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What are the four pre-designated Incidents Facilities that may be included?

A

Staging areas
Incident command posts
Temporary evacuation points
Mass care centers

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Who causes the activation of the Pre-designated Incident Facilities at the outbreak of an emergency event?

A

The Incident Commander

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Under the ICS Comprehensive Resource Management concept resources may be organized as either single resources, strike teams, or as task forces. Strict accountability is absolutely essential and an be accomplished by what 3 things?

A

Establishing mandatory initial check-in procedures
Assigning a current status condition
Ensuring all changes to resources, locations, and status conditions are promptly reported to the appropriate functional unit.

22
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Does the ICS provide a simple and effective check-in process for personnel, supplies, and equipment?

A

Yes

23
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True or false?

During multi-discipline incidents, “clear text” (no codes) should never be used when communicating with outside agencies.

A

False.

It should only be used when communicating with outside agencies.

24
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What is the name of the central field level location for coordination of multiple Incident Command Posts?

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The Area Command

25
Q

True or False?

In most cases of critical incidents the DOC serves as the area command post.

A

True.

26
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How big can an ICS organization be?

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As large or as small as required by the incident.

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Who determines the scope of the ICS organization that is required?

A

The Incident Commander.

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Can an ICS organization include members of other departments or organizations?

A

Yes

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What determines whether members from other departments or organizations are part of the ICS organization?

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The type of incident.

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There are 7 possible key positions of command staff in an ICS organization. What are they?

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  1. Incident commander
  2. ICS specialist
  3. Public information officer
  4. Incident scribe
  5. Safety officer
  6. Liaison officer
  7. Agency representative(s)
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Who is responsible for all incident activities?

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The incident commander

32
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Who is the individual from the Department’s Critical Incident Management Unit assigned to assist the Incident Commander as a technical resource?

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The ICS Specialist

33
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Who is the primary person responsible for the formulation and release of information to the media?

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Public Information Officer

34
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Who records information from all incident messages reference time, message, and action taken?

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The Incident Scribe

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Who monitors and assesses hazardous and unsafe situations and develops measures for ensuring the safety of personnel?

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The Safety Officer

36
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Who serves as the point of initial contact assisting agency representatives?

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The Liaison Officer

37
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Who is the individual(s) with authority to make decisions affecting that agency’s participation in emergency operations?

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The Agency Representative(s)

38
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Dusting incidents in which the SDPD is not the Incident Commander, what official on the scene serves as the Agency Representative?

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The senior SDPD official.

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