major incident all hazard plan

Question 1

It is the policy of this department to provide for the deployment of personnel and equipment when it is determined that a
(Major incident all hazards plan)

Answer 1

life-safety threat exists that will require a major commitment of department, city, county, state, and/or federal resources for an extended time

Question 2

what is National Incident Management System (NIMS)

Answer 2

was developed so responders from different jurisdictions and disciplines can work together to react better to natural disasters and emergencies, including acts of terrorism. Benefits include a unified approach to incident management; standard command and management structures; and emphasis on preparedness, mutual aid, and resource management.

Question 3

What is Incident Command System (ICS)

Answer 3

The standard tool used for
command,
control,
response coordination, and
overall management of complex incidents, planned events, or
emergencies.

This system permits a clear point of command and can be expanded or contracted with ease.

Question 4

Unified Command

Answer 4

A team effort that allows agencies with jurisdictional responsibility, either geographical or functional, to participate in the management of an incident.

Question 5

Who is the principal advisor to the department on unusual occurrences, planning for response to “all hazard” situations, and coordinating emergency plans internally and externally

Answer 5

The Emergency Management Section

Question 6

Command is established by the

Answer 6

most qualified officer, regardless of rank, who is physically on scene. Should a more qualified officer arrive on scene, a transfer of command will be considered.

Question 7

Who should not assume the position, unless necessary, to allow for continued oversight of the remainder of the jurisdiction?

Answer 7

shift watch commanders

Question 8

ICS guidelines (14)

Answer 8

Ensure officer and public safety.

Conduct a situation assessment and update Dispatch.

Assume on-scene command by implementing ICS, designating a command post, and naming it.

Determine communication channels (see LVMPD 7.220, Joint Use of Interoperable Radio Frequencies).

Designate staging area(s) (police, fire, medical, and media).

Establish a perimeter control plan (inner/outer).

Consider the need for additional resources (and notification of public safety departments).

Determine and maintain ingress/egress routes for first responders.

Assist in an evacuation/shelter in place and determine evacuation transportation and destination.

Request a Public Information Officer (PIO).

Preserve the scene for evidentiary purposes.

Maintain an operations log.

Develop an incident action plan (formal or informal).

Ensure the mental and physical well-being of department employees.

Question 9

What should a staging area be?

Answer 9

an appropriately sized space should be allocated for the type of resources requested or that are en-route. This is a concern where specialized units, such as SWAT and ARMOR, are requested due to the equipment and personnel associated with them.

Question 10

Regardless of size or type of incident, the top three (3) priorities for establishing incident objectives are:

Answer 10

Life safety

Incident stabilization

Property preservation

Question 11

A structured response allows

Answer 11

responding officers, supervisors, or watch commanders to efficiently allocate resources. Area command personnel can then be assigned as groups or strike teams to fulfill a specific need.

Question 12

Units within the area command in which the incident occurs may
(Major incidents)

Answer 12

self-dispatch, proceed if dispatched by Communications, or as directed by the primary/initial responding officer or supervisor.

Question 13

Units from neighboring area commands may not

Answer 13

self-dispatch unless the incident occurs within proximity to the border between the area commands and the officer is close

Question 14

Units from neighboring area commands will
(Major incidents all hazards)

Answer 14

will respond if dispatched by Communications, or as directed by the primary/initial responding officer or supervisor, to the staging area or immediate area.

Question 15

First arriving officer(s) will:
(Major incident all hazard)

Answer 15

Ensure officer and public safety.

Assess the situation and update Dispatch.

Follow specific department policies and procedures for critical incidents (e.g., bomb threats, barricaded subject/hostage situations, and aircraft accidents, etc.) in conjunction with this policy.

Ensure that a supervisor has been notified.

As resources arrive, begin to establish command

Question 16

Sergeant will:
(Major incident all hazards plan)

Answer 16

Establish command (see Establishing Command).

Determine if command needs to be transferred from the officer in the position of IC to the sergeant. This will be based on the size, type, and complexity of the incident. On less complex incidents, the sergeant may choose to leave the patrol officer in command and mentor the officer. The sergeant will ensure that the decisions made by the officer in the position of IC are sound and within the guidelines of department policy.

Determine the need for additional ICS command and general staff positions.

As the first arriving supervisor on a major incident, objectives must be established, based on priority, and clearly communicated to subsequent arriving supervisor(s). The first arriving supervisor must exercise command and control, and direct additional supervisors to other tasks. Subsequent arriving supervisors have a responsibility to establish communication with the first arriving supervisor to support their needs. All supervisors on the scene of a major incident should have an effective role in the command and control process.

Ensure the watch commander has been notified in the absence of an area lieutenant.

Question 17

Supervisors/officers subsequently arriving will:
(Major incident all hazards plan)

Answer 17

Respond to the staging area, or other location, as directed by the IC or the Communications Bureau.

Plainclothes officers in proximity to the incident may, after logging on, respond to the staging area or as directed by the IC; however, careful consideration will be given to their roles or assistance. Plainclothes officers will be readily identifiable as police officers.

Contact the staging area manager for deployment orders.

Exercise radio discipline, remaining off channel, and activate “arrive” button on the mobile data terminal (MDT).

Remain on post until relieved or released.