Chapter 7

Question 1

Implementing the action plan is the third step in the APIE process, following analysis and planning.

Answer 1

analysis and planning

Question 2

A crucial step in implementing the action plan is initiating the incident management system.

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incident management system

Question 3

An incident management system is a management framework used to organize emergency incidents.

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management framework

Question 4

System described in NFPA 1561, Standard on emergency services IMS and command safety, that defines the roles, responsibilities, and SOP’s used to manage emergency operations.

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Incident management system

Question 5

NIMS-ICS combines command strategy with organizational procedures.

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organizational procedures

Question 6

NFPA 1026 and NFPA 1561 both include more information on ICS structure and applications.

Answer 6

1026, 1561

Question 7

Command, operations, planning, logistics, finance administration

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NIMS-ICS

Question 8

Command has the delegated authority to direct, order, and control resources.

Answer 8

Command

Question 9

Responders should follow the chain of command and use correct radio protocols.

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radio protocols

Question 10

Strategic level - Entails the overall direction and goals of the incident.

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Strategic level

Question 11

Tactical level - Identifies the objectives that the tactical level supervisor must achieve to meet strategic goals.

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Tactical level

Question 12

Task level - Describes the specific tasks needed to meet tactical level requirements and assigns these tasks to operational units, companies, or individuals.

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Task level

Question 13

Although the safety officer may exercise emergency authority to stop or prevent unsafe acts when immediate action is required, the Officer generally chooses to correct them through regular lines of authority.

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Officer

Question 14

The Safety officer must ensure that safety briefings are conducted for entry team personnel before entry.

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Safety officer

Question 15

The Operations Section directly manages all incident tactical activities, the tactical priorities, as well as the safety and welfare of personnel working in the divisions or groups.

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Operations Section

divided into branches, divisions, or groups.

Question 16

The Operations section chief reports directly to the IC and is responsible for managing all operations that directly affect the primary mission of eliminating a problem incident.

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Operations section chief

Question 17

The operations section chief directs the tactical operations to meet the IC’s strategic goals.

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tactical operations

Question 18

One of the functions of the Ops section is the establishment and maintenance of the Staging area.

Answer 18

Staging area

Question 19

The Planning section gathers, assimilates, analyzes, and processes information needed for effective decision-making.

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Planning section

Question 20

Command uses the information compiled by Planning to develop strategic goals and contingency plans.

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contingency plans

Question 21

Specific units under the Planning section include the resource unit, situation unit, demobilization unit, documentation unit and technical specialists.

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technical specialists

Question 22

The logistics section is the support mechanism for the organization.

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logistics section

Question 23

Support branch and service branch are two branches within the logistics section.

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service branch

Question 24

The service branch includes medical, communications, and food services.

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food services

Question 25

The support branch includes supplies, facilities, and ground support.

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ground support

Question 26

The finance administration section is established when agencies responding to incidents have a specific need for financial services.

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finance administration section

Question 27

Specific units under the Finance administration section include : Time unit, procurement unit, Compensation unit, cost unit.

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cost unit

Question 28

The intelligence and information section is established at incidents when WMDs or criminal activities are suspected.

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intelligence, information

Question 29

A smooth and efficient transfer of command contributes greatly to bringing an incident to a timely and successful conclusion.

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timely

Question 30

The IC has overall responsibility for managing the incident and must be trained at the hazardous materials operations level.

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operations

Question 31

When command is transferred, the former IC must announce the change to avoid any possible confusion caused by others hearing a different voice.

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former IC

Question 32

Announcing the change of command keeps all responders informed of essential information during a rapidly evolving incident.

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essential information

Question 33

After the incident briefing, the Incoming IC should determine an appropriate time for transfer of command.

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Incoming IC

Question 34

The ICS form 201 is especially designed to assist in incident briefings.

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201

Question 35

Control of an incident involving multiple agencies with overlapping authority and responsibility is accomplished through the use of unified command.

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unified command

Question 36

Memorandum of Understanding - Form of written agreement created by a coalition to make sure that each member is aware of the importance of his or her participation and cooperation.

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Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

Question 37

Hazmat functions will be based on the AHJ and the needs of the IC at the actual scene.

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AHJ

Question 38

The purpose of the IAP is to develop the necessary strategy and tactics to affect a positive and safe outcome.

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strategy and tactics

Question 39

Tactics are the operational tasks that are used to accomplish the strategies.

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Tactics

Question 40

Tactics should be measurable in both time and performance.

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time and performance

Question 41

Emergency response plans must ensure that responders understand their role in the notification process and predetermined procedures such as SOPs.

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SOPs

Question 42

In the U.S., the notification process is detailed in the National response framework, and all local, state, and federal emergency response plans must comply with these provisions.

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National response framework

Question 43

The first responders in the U.S. should turn to the Local emergency response plan if they need to request outside assistance for an incident.

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Local emergency response plan

Question 44

DMAT teams provide emergency medical care during disasters or other events.

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DMAT

Question 45

In most cases, the outcomes of an onsite risk assessment determine the initial isolation perimeter established.

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onsite risk assessment

Question 46

To determine the perimeter size, the IC should consult with other onsite agency commanders to ensure that the spatial requirements and tactical objectives can be met.

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spatial requirements

Question 47

Hazard control zones - System of barriers surrounding designated areas at emergency scenes, intended to limit the number of persons exposed to a hazard and to facilitate its mitigation.

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Hazard control zones

Question 48

Control zones are not necessarily static and can be adjusted as the incident changes.

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static

Question 49

In the U.S., the FBI will establish a control perimeter at 1.5 times the distance of the farthest known piece of evidence.

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1.5

Question 50

An event that has multiple devices or release points is unique to terror events and may require a nontraditional scene management plan.

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scene management plan

Question 51

The staging area needs to be located in an isolated spot in a safe area where occupants cannot interfere with ongoing operations.

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staging area

Question 52

During a risk based response, responders must wear appropriate PPE to protect against hazards.

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risk based response

Question 53

Accountability systems are especially important for incidents involving multiple agencies and organization.

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Accountability

Question 54

NFPA and OSHA mandate the use of buddy systems and backup personnel at hazmat incidents.

Answer 54

NFPA, OSHA

Question 55

Using time, distance, shielding is an effective strategy to protect first responders at hazmat incidents.

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time, distance, shielding

Question 56

At hazmat incidents, a signaling system should be used that will advise personnel inside the danger area when to evacuate.

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signaling system

Question 57

Before attempting a rescue, evaluate the location and viability of the victim as well as available tools and equipment.

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location and viability

Question 58

First responders without mission specific training should avoid contact with hazardous materials.

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mission specific training

Question 59

Viable victims who are contaminated should be moved as carefully as possible, and transferred to the care of medical responders located within the initial isolation zone or hot zone.

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initial isolation zone

Question 60

If there are injured victims at the scene, first responders must always be aware of the potential dangers of contamination and the need to decontaminate as part of the treatment process.

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treatment process

Question 61

Generally, if there is enough time for evacuation, it is the best protective action.

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protective action

Question 62

Evacuation and traffic control activities on the downwind side could cause responders and evacuees to become contaminated and, consequently, need decontamination.

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downwind side

Question 63

Sheltering in place may be more effective if public education has been initiated ahead of the incident via emergency planning.

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Sheltering in place

Question 64

Protecting/defending in place is an active role or aggressive posture to physically protect those individuals in harms way.

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Protecting/defending

Question 65

Exposure protection is a defensive control tactic.

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defensive

Question 66

When vapors and gases are heavier than air, it may be safest to shelter in place in high rise or multi-level structures.

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shelter in place

Question 67

Protective actions must be tailored to the material, its properties, and any reactions to the proposed protective medium.

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protective medium

Question 68

There are two main product control strategies, one primarily defensive, and one offensive.

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defensive, offensive

Question 69

Spill control is a defensive strategy that attempts to confine a hazardous material that has been released from its container.

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Spill control

Question 70

Leak control is an offensive strategy that attempts to contain a material in its original container, or transfer it to another container.

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Leak control

Question 71

The pattern of scattered debris may tell investigators about the force of an explosion.

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force of an explosion

Question 72

Residue on debris can help identify what explosive materials were used.

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Residue

Question 73

The final aspect of the APIE process is looking back or evaluating progress.

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evaluating progress

Question 74

In accordance with predetermined communication procedures, first responders should communicate the status of the planned response and the progress of their actions to the IC.

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predetermined communication

Question 75

Normally, the last strategic goals at a hazardous materials emergency are recovery and termination efforts.

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recovery and termination

Question 76

Recovery deals with returning the incident scene and responders to a preincident level of readiness.

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Recovery

Question 77

Termination involves documenting the incident and using this information to evaluate the response.

Answer 77

Termination

Question 78

Onscene recovery efforts aim to return the scene to a safe condition.

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Onscene

Question 79

Onscene debriefing, conducted in the form of a group discussion, gathers information from all operating personnel, including law enforcement, public works, and ems responders

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debriefing

Question 80

During the hazardous communication briefing provide personnel with information concerning the signs and symptoms of overexposure to the hazardous materials involved in the incident.

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hazardous communication briefing

Question 81

Operational recovery involves actions necessary to return resource forces to preincident readiness.

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Operational

Question 82

In order to conclude an incident, the IC must ensure that all strategic goals have been accomplished and the requirements of laws have been met.

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laws

Question 83

The termination phase involves two procedural actions: postincident critiques and postincident analysis.

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postincident critiques and postincident analysis

Question 84

OSHA Title 29 CFR 1910.120 mandates that incidents are critiqued for the purposes of identifying operational deficiencies and learning from mistakes.

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1910.120

Question 85

The postincident analysis process compiles the information obtained from the debriefings, postincident reports, and critiques to identify trends regarding operational strengths and weaknesses.

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postincident analysis

Question 86

Postincident analysis forms the basis for improved response.

Answer 86

improved response