Major incident all hazard plan

Question 1

Why was NIMS created?

Answer 1

NIMS was developed so responders from different jurisdictions and disciplines can work together to react better to natural disasters and emergencies, including acts of terrorism.

Question 2

What are the benefits of NIMS?

Answer 2

• unified approach to incident management
• standard command and management structures
• emphasis on preparedness
• mutal aid
• resource management

Question 3

What does NIMS stand for ?

Answer 3

National Incident

Management System

Question 4

What is ICS?

Answer 4

Standard tool used for command, control, response cordination and overall management of complex incidents, planned events, or emergencies

Question 5

What does ICS stand for?

Answer 5

Incident Command

System

Question 6

What is ICS used for?

Answer 6

command, control, response cordination and overall management of complex incidents, planned events, or emergencies

Question 7

An ICS system permits what ?

Answer 7

a CLEAR POINT of command and can be EXPANDED or CONTRACTED with ease

Question 8

What is a unified command ?

Answer 8

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

Question 9

What does a major incident all hazard plan provide?

Answer 9

deployment of personnel and equipment when a life safety threat exists
(i. e natural, man made, civil disturbances, or any other complex incident or emergency.)

Question 10

What will a major incident all hazard plan require ?

Answer 10

a major commitment of department. city, county, state and/or federal resources for an extended time

Question 11

Why is a structured protocol required?

Answer 11

• manage number of responding units
• control safe ingress and egress routes
• ensure supervisory command and control resources

Question 12

In the aftermath of a large scale incident, where a joint investigation is conducted with federal partners, LVMPD personnel designated by WHO WILL integrate with the appropriate federal agencies, allowing for shared information.

Answer 12

The undersherrif

Question 13

What is the purpose of major incident all hazard plan?

Answer 13

establish ICS requirements relative to all hazards, complex incidents, events, and/or emergencies.
(I.E Bomb threats, hostage situations, aircraft incidents)

Question 14

ICS command is established by who?

Answer 14

Most qualified officer regardless of rank

Question 15

What is primary concept of ICS?

Answer 15

Delegation

Question 16

command and control within ICS starts from …..WHAT?/

Answer 16

Top down

Question 17

command and control within ICS Is based on what?

Answer 17

Needs of the incident

Question 18

IC is established by who?

Answer 18

Most qualified officer regardless of rank

Question 19

What MUST happen when command is transferred?

Answer 19

It must be communicated to dispatch over the radio

Question 20

What should happen if a more qualified officer arrives on scene?

Answer 20

Transfer of command will be considered

Question 21

Why should a shift watch command not assume position unless necessary ?

Answer 21

To allow oversight of remainder of jurisdiction

Question 22

IC should delegate tasks to WHO to prevent being overwhelmed?

Answer 22

Qualified personnel

Question 23

What will be added to the call sign of the officer or supervisor until the incident concludes or is transferred?

Answer 23

IC

i.e. 354—-354IC

Question 24

If the IC is a patrol officer WHAT will be used with the IC designator

Answer 24

Shift and sector only

i.e. 1J4——— 1JIC

Question 25

When a command post is established it will be given WHAT?

Answer 25

A unique name and broad cast to dispatch

i.e. the command post is at 2222 south jones and is identified as jones command

Question 26

When establishing a staging area what should be considered?

Answer 26

An appropriately sized space should be allocated for the types on resources requested or that are en route

i.e. SWAT/ ARMOR due to equipment and personnel

Question 27

Regardless of the type of incident what are the top 3 priorities for establishing incident objectives

Answer 27

1. Life safety
2. Incident stabilization
3. Property preservation

Question 28

Commissioned officers and civilian employees must complete WHAT ICS during probration?

Answer 28

100, 200, and 700

Question 29

What ICS classes does a SGT have to take during probation?

Answer 29

IC 800c

Classroom ICS 300

Question 30

Who should be notified of a critical incident in the absence of an area LT?

Answer 30

The watch commander

Question 31

What does EIIP stand for?

Answer 31

Early Intervention and Identification Program

Question 32

When should a supervisor reference EIIP in relation to a major incident?

Answer 32

Upon becoming aware that trauma exposure during a major incident is having a detrimental effect on an employee’s overall well being. See EIIP for reporting procedures to ensure support and resources are made available

Question 33

What are the 14 guidelines that help identify objectives and outline major steps to be taken in managing all hazard incidents?

** not all guidelines are applicable in every situation

Answer 33

1. Ensure officer and public safety
2. Conduct a situation assessment and update dispatch
3. Assume on-scene command by implementing ICS, designating a command post, and naming it
4. determination communication channels (LVMPD 51106.13)
5. designate staging area (s) police, fire, medical, and media
6. Establish a perimeter control plan (inner/outer)
7. Consider the need for additional resources (and notifications of public Safley departments)
8. Determine and maintain ingress/egress routes for first responders
9. Assist in an evacuation/shelter in place and determine evacuation transportation and destination
10. Request a Public Information Officer (PIO)

11- Preserve the scene for evidentary purposes

12. Maintain an operations log
13. Develop an incident action plan (formal or informal)
14. Ensure. the mental and physical well being of Department employees

Question 34

What are the 7 points to consider when establishing command ?

Answer 34

• command and control within ICS starts from top down and is based on needs of incident
• Expanded or reduced as needed
• Established by MOST QUALIFIED officer REGARDLESS of rank
• should a more qualified officer arrive on scene, transfer of command will be considered
• Shift watch commanders should Not assume position unless necessary to allow for oversight of remainder of jurisdiction
• ALL MEMBERS of the department will respect positions established by IC
• whenever command is transferred, it MUST be communicated to dispatch over the radio

Question 35

In a major incident/ all hazard what is the responsibility of subsequent arriving supervisors?

Answer 35

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