Chapter 5

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The value of the IAP depends on the accuracy and relevance of the information upon which the plan is based.

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Question 2

The assessment of the incident must include information additional to the physical condition of the incident environment.

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Question 3

Deciding the mode of operation will set the tone for the entire response.

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Question 4

Mode of operation - In a search and rescue incident, the two modes are rescue or recovery.

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Question 5

Although the activities associated with amusement, IAP development, implementation, and evaluation are associated with different incident phases, they may occur simultaneously.

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Question 6

The incident assessment process begins before the initial dispatch and continues perpetually through the completion of the incident.

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Question 7

An inadequate or inaccurate understanding of an incident is frequently cited cause of responder injury or death.

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Question 8

The features of the control zones will depend on the size, nature, and complexity of the rescue situation.

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Question 9

Technical rescue activities generally begin with a search to locate trapped victims.

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Question 10

An effective and efficient search effort requires a plan that is developed based on facts of the incident and the ability of responders on scene.

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Question 11

Initial assessment includes review of the dispatch and any other known information.

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Question 12

The ongoing assessment includes reconnaissance of the scene to gather information about the physical characteristics of the incident scene, obvious or anticipated hazards and challenges, and the location and condition of any victims.

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Question 13

All information gathered during both the initial and ongoing assessments helps identify possible tactical solution to meet the incident’s objectives.

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Question 14

Updated information obtained during the ongoing assessment should be evaluated and the IAP should be modified to reflect the current situation.

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Question 15

Before committing resources to hazardous tactical activities the incident commander should conduct a risk benefit analysis.

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Question 16

Ongoing assessment aids the IC in the determination of whether the operation will be conducted as a rescue or a recovery.

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Question 17

For incidents that are expected to last for an extended period of time, an updated weather forecast should be requested.

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Question 18

An important component of the assessment phase involves locating and interviewing witnesses to the incident.

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Question 19

When dealing with the family, rescuers should refer to the victim by his or her first name and always be honest with the family about what is being done.

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Question 20

During large scale events, maps help identify and describe search parameters.

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Question 21

Topographic maps use contour lines to show the elevation, slope, and other features of the land including peaks, ridges, and drainages.

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Question 22

Contour lines that are close together mean that there is little horizontal distance between two adjacent elevations - so the slope is steep.

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Question 23

Marine charts, especially for coastal areas, should be used in conjunction with hydrologic data that provides information on currents and tides.

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Question 24

Track traps can be identified on the charts that may allow shore based rescuers to determine if victims have come ashore on their own.

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Question 25

Blueprints and site plans are resources that may be available to assist responders in urban or industrial areas.

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Question 26

Infrastructure plans show the location of underground power and communication cables, water mains, sewer lines, and other infrastructure.

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Question 27

Preparation for rescue operations is an intrinsic aspect of the response.

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Question 28

The length of the pre-entry phase may range from a few minutes to several hours.

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Question 29

Information gathered during the initial and ongoing assessments should be used to formulate or modify an IAP.

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Question 30

The completed IAP should reflect the complexity of the incident.

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Question 31

The IC determines the overall strategy for mitigating the incident and establishes the tactical objectives for meeting the strategic goals.

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Question 32

If the incident will last for an extended period of time, an IAP may be developed that recognizes the need for dividing the incident into specific time intervals, known as operational periods.

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Question 33

At a minimum, the IAP should reflect the possibility that rescuers may need to be rescued.

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Question 34

A rescue group may be created within the ICS/IMS structure to improve the span of control at the incident and clarify responder roles.

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Question 35

The creation of a rescue group to manage the tactical operation allows the incident commander to focus on strategic issues.

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Question 36

Each team member’s equipment must be confirmed before initiating the rescue actions.

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Question 37

Equipment that must be checked before entering a rescue environment includes safety line connections.

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Question 38

Incident resources include personnel and equipment, and both are critically important to the success of an incident.

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Question 39

Before allowing rescuers into an environment, the IC should ensure that needed resources and personnel are in place at the scene.

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Question 40

Effective communications often made the difference between success and failure.

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Question 41

All responders should understand the communication plan before being deployed into a tactical assignment.

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Question 42

Once all necessary incident assessment and pre-rescue operations have been completed, and a victim has been located, responders can initiate rescue operations.

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Question 43

The personnel accounting system should reflect the nature, size, and complexity of the incident.

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Question 44

Personnel and resources arriving at the incident should be evaluated to ensure that capabilities meet the needs of the incident.

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Question 45

Responders must not remove their own equipment to share with a victim. True.

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Question 46

Generally, equipment retrieval begins at the edge and then progresses away from the edge.

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Question 47

Demobilization unit - functional unit within the planning section of an Incident management system, responsible for assuring orderly, safe, and efficient demobilization of resources.

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Question 48

The purpose of documentation is to ensure that the actions and names of all responders are recorded.

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Question 49

Incident documentation can also be integrated into the post incident analysis process.

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Question 50

The responding agency should fully document theses incidents to enhance the value of post incident analysis.

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Question 51

In order for an incident critique to be successful, the post incident analysis must be supported by the top management of the emergency response organization.

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Question 52

The PIA process begins immediately following an incident and continues through the completion of the final report on the incident.

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Question 53

The after action review, sometimes referred to as a tailboard critique, is an informal process that happens before resources are returned to service.

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