Chapter 7 Planning Initial Response - Quizlet Flashcards
What are the different levels of incident seriousness?
Level 1 → least serious; within the capabilities of the first responders.
Level 2 → beyond the capabilities of the first responders (may require hazmat response team).
Level 3 → most serious; requires unified command.
What are the different types of strategic response modes of operation?
Non Intervention mode → responders do not operate near the hazardous material but focus on public protective actions.
Defensive Mode → responders seek to control or limit the emergency within an area without contacting hazardous materials.
Offensive Mode → responders take aggressive direct actions on the material; only hazmat techs conduct offensive actions.
What strategic mode of operation is when responders seek to control or limit the emergency without coming in contact with the hazardous material?
Defensive mode
True or False: Every incident should have an incident plan; does not have to be written.
True
What are the priorities of hazmat intervention in order?
- Life Safety
- Incident stabilization
- Protection of property and the environment
- NIMS and NFPA 1561 identify a fourth priority → societal restoration
What essentially ties together the entire problem solving process by stating what the analysis has found, explaining what the plan is, and describing how it should be implemented?
IAP (Incident Action Plan)
What contains the strategies, tactics, support requirements for a given operation period during an incident?
Incident action plan
Planning process for Hazmat includes what?
Developing the IAP
Developing a Site Safety Plan
Developing _____ includes identifying priorities, determining strategies, and determining tactics.
Developing the IAP
Developing ______ includes evaluating suitability of PPE, analyzing safety and health risks and hazards, and determining decontamination needs.
Developing the Site Safety Plan
Who develops and implements the IAP?
Incident commander
Where are the work assignments for the next operation period and specifying the next operations objectives identified?
In the IAP
True or False: The Site Safety Plan is a stand alone document which may or may not be included in the IAP?
True
What are the priorities of a hazmat incident?
- Life safety
- Incident Stabilization
- Protection of property and the environment
No they do not have to occur in order.
What are broad statements of the activities responders must complete to resolve the incident?
Incident Objective
_____________ is the general course of action or plan to accomplish the incident.
Strategies
__________ are methods of employing equipment and personnel to accomplish each strategy.
Tactics
The goal of _______ is to communicate tactical plan for all activities conducted in the control zone.
Site Safety and Control plan
The identification of PPE, respiratory protection, and decontamination practices is outlined where?
Site Safety Plan
