Emergency Incident Response Flashcards
This Procedure has been divided in three levels of operation: Level 1 - _____________
Emergency Response
This Procedure has been divided in three levels of operation: Level 2 - ____________
Major Incident
This Procedure has been divided in three levels of operation: Level 3 - ______________
Disaster Incident
___________is mandated to increase the emergency preparedness; planning, mitigating, responding to and recovering from emergency incidents.
The EPC
Emergency Preparedness Committee
The IMS is based on a doctrine enacted by the _____________________ that recommends IMS as the emergency preparedness model in Ontario.
Ministry of the Solicitor General
_____________________________ has adopted the IMS as the recommended emergency preparedness system for Ontario police services.
The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP)
The IMS will be utilized in conjunction with the City of Toronto ___________________ and can be integrated with other policies and procedures, as required.
Emergency Operations Plan (EOC)
The IMS creates a clear point of control and can be expanded or contracted with ease in any size or type of emergency to manage response _________, _________ and ___________.
personnel, facilities and equipment.
Although the first member on scene assumes the role of _____________, the Service has established a cadre of trained _______________, capable of assuming incident command whenever called upon do so.
Incident Commander
Incident Commander
Undertaking the strategic role, the MICC may be activated for Level 2 – Major Incident or Level 3 – Disaster Incident emergencies and should be staffed according to the_____and______of the event. Such staffing will include an officer of sufficient __________, ____ and _________ to access and redirect personnel and material support as required, as well as liaise with other policing partners and external agencies.
nature and scope
training, rank, and authority
Communication Strategy
In order to ensure the safety of the public, emergency responders and Service members, an effective communication strategy is vital to impart crucial information to all involved at all stages of an emergency. When developing a communication strategy, the Incident Commander shall appoint a public information officer who will ensure Corporate Communications is consulted, and that the following are considered (4)
-the target audience (general public, other agencies, Service members)
-the information to include in the communication
-the form of communication (public address, radio/television, telephone, news releases)
-will the communication be accessible to the target audience?
The decision to evacuate during civil disturbances or extraordinary police situations, such as hostage, barricade or terrorist incidents is a __________. The decision to evacuate during a natural and man-made disaster is the responsibility of ___________.
police responsibility
fire services
Officer in Charge
When notified of an emergency incident shall (2)
- advise the Unit Commander, if appropriate
- ensure the particulars are recorded in the Unit Commanders Morning Report (UCMR), as required
Officer in Charge of Responding Units
When notified of a Level 2 – Major Incident shall (2)
- update the Unit Commander
- ensure the particulars are recorded in the Unit Commanders Morning Report (UCMR)
Incident Commander
If assessing the situation to be a Level 3 – Disaster Incident shall contact the Operations Supervisor to request the attendance of _________.
a Duty Inspector
