Chapter 19

Question 1

In a large scale incident requiring many resources, the resource unit within

Answer 1

the planning section will develop a demobilization pan

Question 2

IC works with the planning section

Answer 2

to evaluate on scene resources and compare then to the present activity and needs

Question 3

Fire fighter fatigue must be considered

Answer 3

in the demobilization plan

Question 4

Fatigued personnel tend to

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lose their perspective on safe operations because of their desire to finish and return to quarter as quickly as possible

Question 5

The health and welfare of the fire fighters are

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essential to successful and safe fire operations

Question 6

As the IC begins the process of demobilizing personal and resources, it is

Answer 6

essential to determine the most immediate needs of the incident

Question 7

Critical review

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is the post incident analysis. It step by step approach to examine how the incident developed

Question 8

PIA should focus on

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Personnel
Equipment
Resources
Operational effectiveness

Question 9

The purpose of the PIA (Postincident analysis) is to

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focus on reinforcing the most appropriate and effective strategies while dis courting inappropriate or impulsive strategies

Question 10

There are two steps of the postinicident analysis

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the first is the informal company level discussion

The second formal PIA is a scheduled event for those required to attend and participate.

Question 11

The company level PIA

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allows the members to express what went right in the operation, what tactics worked and how. This process should be a positive experience meant to improve the members thought process and decision making abilities

Question 12

The company level PIA she be held

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regardless of the time available. Make the the session a positive, constructive learning experience. Leave criticism and blame out of it.

Question 13

The formal PIA must focus on

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the entire incident and not dwell on any single aspect.

Question 14

For types of CISM

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1. the peer defusing that occurs at the scene
2. Onsite defusing, sometimes used during longterm operational incidents of major proportions
3. the defusing that takes place after demobilization from major incident. emergency responders are sent to a neutral site.
4. formal debriefing that commonly occurs sometime after the incident.

Question 15

CISD function of the CISM provides

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a supportive environment for the participants to recognize that they are having normal feelings and reactions.