Chapter 8 IMS and IAP Implementation - Quizlet Flashcards
What are the different components of Command Staff?
Incident Commander (IC), Public Information Officer (PIO), Liaison Officer, Operations Chief, Planning Chief, Logistics Chief, Finance/Admin Chief
What are the components of General Staff under the NIMS-ICS system?
Operations Chief, Planning Chief, Logistics Chief, Finance/Admin Chief
Of the General command staff, who communicates between the Command staff and other agencies?
Liaison Officer
Of the General command staff, who manages all incident tactical activities and ensures tactical priorities meet the IC goals?
Operations Section Chief
What branches can be set up under the operations chief for effective command and control during a hazmat incident?
Hazmat Branch/group, Entry Team Leader, Site Access Control Leader, Decontamination Team Leader, Hazmat Medical Team Leader, Technical Specialist - Hazardous Materials Reference
What must be set up when the IC suspects an incident that involves criminal activities or a WMD?
An Intelligence and Information Section
Why is corner staging used when setting up staging?
It limits exposure and allows personnel to envelop the scene and provide multiple treatments.
What is the difference between On Scene recovery and Operational recovery?
On Scene recovery aims to return the scene to a safe position; Operational recovery aims to return resources to pre-incident readiness.
What are the three phases of Termination of an incident?
On Scene Debriefing, Post Incident Analysis, Incident Critique
Who is responsible for relaying accurate information between IC and all stakeholders?
Public Information Officer
Who does the Hazardous Materials officer report to?
The Operations Officer
The Hazardous Materials Safety officer works in conjunction with the Hazardous Materials officer and _________.
Entry Team Leader
What is the recommended ratio for span of control?
Effective span of control is 3 to 7; recommended is 1 supervisor to 5 reporting elements.
What may large or complex hazmat incidents involve?
Expanding the command structure by adding Functional Teams.
In what zone do functional position team leaders manage tactical operations?
Hot Zone
Name some functional position team leaders.
Entry Team Leader, Site Access Control Leader, Decontamination Team Leader, Hazmat Medical Team Leader
Who is responsible for the backup team in a hazmat incident?
Entry Team Leader
Who works closely with entry and decontamination team leaders along with hazmat medical team leaders to prevent the spread of contamination?
Safe Refuge Area Manager
Who is responsible for determining the priority of victims and collecting information from victims?
Safe Refuge Area Manager
Who is responsible for all decon operations and personnel inside the warm zone?
Decontamination Team Leader
What must be established when an IC suspects an incident that involves criminal activity or WMD?
Intelligence and Information Section
In the US, First Responders should implement the _________ if the need for outside assistance arises.
LERP (Local Emergency Response Plans)
When arriving at a suspected hazmat/WMD incident, responders should do what?
First perform scene size up and appropriately equip and protect themselves; second, isolate the area and secure the scene.
Define the Initial Isolation zone in a hazmat incident.
It defines the area surrounding the incident in which persons may be exposed to life-threatening concentrations of material.
