Incidents and Hazards Flashcards

1
Q

__________ _________ ________ ________ was developed so responders from different jurisdictions and disciplines can work together to better respond to natural disasters and emergencies, including acts of terrorism, and is mandated by Presidential directive(s) PPD-8 and HSPD-5.

A

National Incident Management System

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NIMS benefits include the following:

A.) _______ approach to incident management

B.) Standard _______ and __________ structures

C.) Emphasis on ____________, ______ ___, and ________ management.

A

Unified

command and management

Preparedness, mutual aid, and resource management

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___________ ____________ ________ is the standard tool used for command, control, response coordination, and overall management of complex incidents, preplanned events and/or emergencies. This system permits a clear point of command and can be expanded or contracted with ease to escalating or diminishing situations.

A

Incident Command Systems

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_________ _________ is a team effort that allows all agencies with jurisdictional responsibility for an incident, either geographical or functional, to participate in the management of an incident. All agencies with jurisdictional authority or functional responsibility for any or all aspects of an incident, as well as those who provide specific resource support, participate.

A

Unified Command

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5
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The purpose of this procedure (All Hazards Plan) is to establish the Incident Command System (ICS) requirements relative to all hazards, complex incidents, events and/or emergencies. The dynamics of field incidents and the need for ___________ based on the judgment of command and control authority(s) in the field is an essential part of this plan.

A

flexibility

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6
Q

The __________ ___________ Section is the principal advisor to the department on unusual occurrences, planning for response to “all hazard” situations, and coordinating emergency plans __________ and _________.

A

Emergency Management

internally

externally

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7
Q

ESTABLISHING COMMAND

In accordance with 9.120, Advanced Training Program, all commissioned officers must complete ICS _____, ______, and ______ within the _____ year of employment.

A

100

200

700

first

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8
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Sergeants must complete ICS ____ and ___ during probation, and lieutenants must complete ICS _____ during probation.

A

300 and 800

400

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9
Q

Command and control within ICS starts from the ______ ______ and (is or is not) based on the needs of the incident.

A

top down

is

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9
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Command (will or will not) be established by the most qualified officer, regardless of rank, who is physically on scene. Should a more qualified officer arrive on scene a transfer of command (will or will not) be considered.

A

will

will

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9
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Shift watch commanders (should or should not) assume the position of Incident Commander unless absolutely necessary to allow for continued oversight of the remainder of the jurisdiction.

A

should NOT

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9
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Whenever command is transferred it (will or will not) be communicated to dispatch over the radio.

A

will

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10
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It should be noted that ______________ is one of the primary concepts of ICS and the incident commander (should or should not) delegate tasks to personnel qualified to perform them as they arrive, to avoid being overwhelmed by fast-paced dynamic incidents.

A

delegation

should

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11
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ESTABLISHING COMMAND

When taking command of an incident, “____” will be added to the call sign of the officer until the incident concludes or command is transferred.

A

IC

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12
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ESTABLISHING COMMAND

Regardless of the size or type of incident, event, and/or emergency, the top three priorities that the Incident Commander will use to establish incident objectives will be:

A

A.) Life safety

B.) Incident stabilization

C.) Property preservation.

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13
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ESTABLISHING COMMAND

An ___________ and _________ response allows the primary/initial responding officer(s), supervisor(s), or watch commander the ability to better allocate the responding resources by area command.

A

organized

structured

14
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ESTABLISHING COMMAND

Area command personnel who routinely work together (can or can not) then be assigned as “groups” or “strike teams” to fulfill a specific need.

A

can

15
Q

ESTABLISHING COMMAND

Units within the area command in which the incident occurs (may or may not) self-dispatch, proceed if dispatched by Communications, or as directed by the primary/initial responding officer or supervisor to the Staging Area or immediate area.

A

may

16
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ESTABLISHING COMMAND

Units from neighboring area commands (may or may not) self-dispatch unless the incident occurs within close proximity to the border between the area commands and the officer is also already within close proximity to the incident.

A

may not

17
Q

ESTABLISHING COMMAND

Units from neighboring area commands (will or will not) respond if dispatched by Communications Bureau, or as directed by the primary/initial responding officer or supervisor to the Staging Area or immediate area.

A

will

18
Q

PROCEDURE

Sergeant/Lieutenant will:

(True or False) Ensure command has been established.

A

True

19
Q

PROCEDURE

Sergeant/Lieutenant will:

If command has already been established by a sergeant or an officer, the lieutenant (will or will not) determine if command needs to be transferred from the sergeant or officer in the position of incident commander to the lieutenant. This will be based on the ____, ____, and __________ of the incident.

A

will

size, type, and complexity

20
Q

PROCEDURE

Sergeant/Lieutenant will:

Determine the need for additional _____ _____________ and _________ ___________ positions based on the size, type, and complexity of the incident.

A

ICS Command

general staff

21
Q

ALL HAZARDS PROCEDURE

Sergeant/Lieutenant will:

Ensure the __________ ___________ has been notified.

A

Watch Commander

22
Q

PROCEDURE

Lieutenant will:

Ensure that all requests for regional, state, or federal resources are made through the ___________ _____________ Section.

A

Emergency Management

23
Q

PROCEDURE

Sergeant/Lieutenant will:

Complete the ICS ________ for Incident Commanders within _____ calendar days of the conclusion of the event if the sergeant or lieutenant held the position of incident commander.

A

AAR

10

24
Q

PROCEDURE

Sergeant/Lieutenant will:

Forward the ICS AAR, electronically, to the ____________ _____________ Section. The incident commander is responsible for the completion of the ICS-AAR. Only ______ ICS AAR is necessary for an incident/event.

A

Emergency Management

One

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Q

PROCEDURE

Watch Commander will:

A.) Respond as needed to ensure _______ has been established and is being maintained.

B.) Assume command only if __________ _________ to allow for continued oversight of the remainder of the jurisdiction.

C.) Assist with additional _________ from other area commands/agencies.

D.) Ensure ______ ________ for the remainder of the jurisdiction.

A

A.) command

B.) absolutely necessary

C.) resources

D.) proper coverage

26
Q

PROCEDURE

Other Supervisors/Officers arriving subsequently will:

Respond to the ________ ________, or as otherwise directed by the _______ or _______________ Bureau.

A

staging area

IC

Communications

27
Q

PROCEDURE

Other Supervisors/Officers arriving subsequently will:

Contact the staging area ___________ for deployment orders.

A

manager

28
Q

PROCEDURE

Other Supervisors/Officers arriving subsequently will:

Remain on post until __________ or ___________.

A

relieved

released

29
Q

Non-uniformed officers in close proximity to the incident (may or may not) respond to the staging area or as directed by the IC.

A

may

30
Q

What plan is this:
It is the policy of this department to provide for the deployment of personnel and equipment when it is determined that a life-safety threat exists (e.g., natural or man-made disasters, civil disturbances, or any other complex incident or emergency) that will require a major commitment of department, city, county, state, and/or federal resources for an extended time

A

The Major Incident and All Hazard Plan