ICS and major incidents Flashcards
For ICS, what major management function manages tactical operations?
Operations
For ICS, what major management function sets incident objectives and strategies?
Incident Command Section
For ICS, what major management function prepares and documents the IAP?
Planning
For ICS, what major management function provides support and resources?
Logistics
For ICS, what major management function monitors costs related to the incident?
Finance/Administration
For ICS, Incident Action Plans include the measurable strategic operations to be achieved and are prepared around a timeframe called a(n) ______
Operational Period
** For ICS, what is the recommended ratio of Span of Control? **
1:5
For ICS, What is the location of which the Incident Commander Oversees all incident operations?
Incident Command Post
For ICS, What is the process of moving the responsibility for incident command from one Incident Commander to another in the event that a more qualified person assumes command?
Transfer of Command
According to ICS 100, which of these is a check-in location for incidents?
Staging Area
For ICS, What is the support position for the Incident Commander called?
Deputy
For ICS, Within the span of control in the Operations Section there are Divisions. How do Divisions divide an incident?
Geographically
For ICS, Within the span of control in the Operations Section there are Groups. How do Groups divide an incident?
Functional Areas
For ICS, If no Finance/Administration Section is established, who will perform all finance functions?
Incident Commander
Complete this sentence. When responding to a bomb threat, unattended item, or suspicious item, officers should conduct __ and ___ foot searches.
25 and 100
As a supervisor, which officers should you assign to make contact with a hostage taker?
One with strong verbal skills
Who will a command be established by?
The most qualified officer, regardless of rank and who is physically on scene.
** What are the top three priorities for establishing incident objectives?**
- Life safety, 2. Incident stabilization and 3. Property preservation
What are determining factors whether a subject is a barricaded subject?
Criminal act or threat, refuses to submit arrest and may be armed, in a position of advantage.
When SWAT arrives to a barricade/hostage incident, what do they take command and control of?
Inner Perimeter
When SWAT arrives, patrol supervisors retain control of what?
ICP, staging area and secondary perimeter
If a suspicious object is determined to be suspected explosive device, who is to be contacted to coordinate appropriate resources?
ARMOR
If an explosion has occurred, there is always the possibility of a second explosion. What should be requested prior to personnel entering and conducting investigations?
Explosive Detector Dog
In addition to typical command posts, where should one that is involving CBRNE be located?
At a safe distance upwind from the scene
For bomb threats, If specific information is not to be released, a general statement will be used, such as _______
Law enforcement personnel responded and mitigated the threat.
In response to 9/11, President Bush issued HSPD5 (Homeland Security Presidential Directive) in 2/03. It called for ____ and identified steps for improved coordination of federal, state, local, and private industry response to incidents and described the way these agencies will prepare for such a response.
National Incident Management System (NIMS)
What does the Emergency Operations Center provide to on-scene responders?
Support and coordination
Resources in staging are ____ available.
Always
ICS command terminology helps to define ____ functions.
Organizational
ICS command terminology helps to define ____ titles.
Positional
What are the four parts of an incident action plan?
What do we want to do? Who is responsible for doing it? How do we communicate with each other? What is the procedure if someone is injured?
Upon becoming aware that trauma exposure during a major incident is having a detrimental effect on an employee’s overall well-being, Sergeants will document it using what program?
Early Identification and Intervention Program (EIIP)
If an incident results in multiple casualties (in excess of ___), the Clark County Mass Casualty Plan will be implemented.
20
Operations Section Chief is normally the person with the greatest _______ expertise in dealing with the problem at hand.
Technical and tactical
If the number of Divisions or Groups exceeds the span of control, it may be necessary to establish another level of organization within the Operations Section, called ______
Branches
** According to ICS 100, this term is defined as a combination of mixed resources with common communications operating under the direct supervision of a Leader **
Task Force
According to ICS 100, this term is defined as a set number of resources of the same kind and type with common communications operating under the direct supervision of a leader
Strike team
According to ICS-100: The decision to contract will be based on the achievement of ____ objectives.
Operations
According to ICS-100: The Planning Section can be staffed with up to 4 units. Technical specialists may also be assigned. ______is the unit responsible for assisting in ensuring that resources are released from the incident in an orderly, safe, and cost-effective manner.
Demobilization
In the case of a hostage situation, the department will, through the deployment of ________ and _______, attempt the safe rescue of hostages and apprehension of the hostage taker.
Resources / Use of Tactics
As is pertains to reports of a detonation: Establish, at a minimum, ____-foot perimeter from any item that they can visually identify as evidence.
300
** As a sergeant, after you arrive on a major incident (I.E: found device), what do you do?**
Establish Command (I.E: ICP)
If an explosive device is found to be in a high-rise building, what floors should be evacuated?
two floors above and two floors below
** Bomb threat at LVMPD HQ, no bomb found. What do you do? **
Continue business as usual
