Incident command system (SO) Flashcards
What should be completed prior to all special events?
An Incident Action Plan (IAP), Form #258
Who coordinates a joint agency response with the Division of Fire Incident Commander?
Division of Police on-scene commander
When should the transfer of command ideally take place?
Face to face if possible
Which form should document the time and date of transfer of command?
ICS Incident Action Plan, Form #258
In what responses and pre-planned events will the Incident Command System be used?
All Priority 1-4 Mobilization Alerts, large incidents with multiple disciplines, pre-planned events with multiple bureaus/divisions, mutual aid responses, incident command exercises, and other incidents at the Incident Commander’s discretion.
What should the IAP include for managing an incident?
Goals, objectives, initial identification of personnel, and necessary resources.
Who should the IAP be distributed to?
Chief of Police, other agencies/entities within the ICS, General and Command Staff, and any new Incident Commander.
How can resources be organized and managed during incidents?
Single Resources, Task Forces, and Groups.
What does Single Resources refer to?
Individual personnel, equipment items, and associated operators.
When should After Action Reports be completed?
Within 10 working days of the incident by the final Division of Police Incident Commander.
Who may request reports from involved personnel for completing After Action Reports?
The Division Incident Commander.
What should the After Action Report summarize?
Division’s role, resources utilized, noteworthy occurrences, and areas for improvement.
Where should the Incident Action Plan and After Action Report be forwarded?
To the Chief of Police for review and copies to the Planning and Analysis Section.
What type of training should all sworn personnel within the Division of Police receive?
Classroom instruction on the Incident Command System.
How often should the Division of Police participate in a documented training exercise?
At least annually.
What components should the documented training exercise incorporate?
Incident Command System and the agency’s ‘All Hazard’ plans.
Which section will coordinate to ensure completion of training and testing of Incident Command System components?
Planning and Analysis Section with the Training Section.
What constitutes the Division’s written plans for the Incident Command System?
Special Orders listed within the provided text.
Can you name one of the Special Orders related to the Incident Command System?
Examples include Special Order 93-10/B Incident Command System and others mentioned in the text.
Who should be referred to for media requests during an incident?
All media requests will be referred to the PIO (Public Information Officer).
What does the Safety Officer monitor and develop measures for?
The Safety Officer monitors safety conditions and develops measures for personnel safety.
What is the primary responsibility of the Liaison Officer?
The Liaison Officer serves as the primary contact for supporting agencies at an incident.
What are the functional authorities assigned to General Staff?
General Staff are assigned functional authority for Operations, Planning, Logistics, and Finance/Administration.
Who is designated as a Chief in each Section within the organization?
The person in charge of each Section is designated as a Chief.
What is the responsibility of the Operations Section?
The Operations Section is responsible for implementing strategies and tactics for incident objectives.
What are the responsibilities of the Planning Section?
The Planning Section gathers intelligence, maintains situation maps, develops the Incident Action Plan.
What are the main responsibilities of the Logistics Section?
The Logistics Section obtains and maintains specialized units, provides communication planning, support transportation, medical services.
What does the Finance/Administration Section handle within incidents?
The Finance/Administration Section handles personnel check-in/out, records expenses, procures additional resources, documents injuries/illnesses.
When does a supervisor or commander establish Incident Command/Unified Command?
A supervisor or commander establishes Incident Command/Unified Command if an incident requires more resources than expected.
What is the purpose of establishing the Incident Command System (ICS)?
To manage incidents effectively in accordance with the National Incident Management System.
What is the effective date of Special Order 1993-10B?
08/28/06
When does ICS become a Unified Area Command?
When multiple or large incidents require several Incident Management Teams.
Who is responsible for activating the incident command system and managing the incident?
The Incident Commander
What are examples of applications for using the Incident Command System?
Routine events, fires, natural disasters, search and rescue missions, civil disorder, etc.
What are the positions within the Command Staff of the Incident Command System?
Public Information Officer, Safety Officer, Liaison Officer
What is the responsibility of the Public Information Officer (PIO) in an incident?
Serving as a conduit for information to internal and external stakeholders.
What are the three main resource configurations within the Incident Command System?
Task Forces, Strike Teams, Single Resources
What information is contained in the Incident Action Plan Form #258?
Status checklist of available and assigned resources
Where should Incident Commanders ensure needed resources are documented?
On the Incident Action Plan Form #258
What are the typical procurement sources for ICS resources?
In-house sources, Other government entities, Commercial Sources, Mutual Aid agencies
How often should agency equipment designated for major incidents be inspected?
At least quarterly
When should the Incident Commander begin the process for requesting mutual aid?
As soon as it is recognized that local resources will be depleted
Who can assist with coordinating requests for mutual aid from law enforcement agencies?
EOC Law Enforcement Annex Coordinator
What communication protocols should be followed when multiple agencies are involved?
Use plain language, prefer names or position titles over radio numbers
What are the post-occurrence duties outlined in the text?
Address remaining security problems, transfer management responsibility, briefing for critique, conduct post-incident investigation, complete After Action Report
