Major Incident and All Hazards Plan

Question 1

Who can establish ICS?

Answer 1

Most qualified officer, regardless of rank, who is physically on scene

Question 2

What is the primary concept of ICS?

Answer 2

Delegation

Question 3

What are some of the guidelines to be considered when establishing command on a Major Incident (ICS)?

Answer 3

1. Officer and Public safety
2. Situation assessment
3. Designate staging area
4. Establish inner/outer perimeter
5. Maintain ingress/egress
6. Evacuations or shelter in place
7. Preserve scene for evidence
8. Ensure mental and physical well-being of department members

Question 4

What are the 3 incident objectives for ICS?

Answer 4

1. Life Safety
2. Incident Stabilization
3. Property Preservation

Question 5

What patrol units should respond to a Major Incident?

Answer 5

Units within the area command or if the incident is near a boarder AND that officer in close proximity

Question 6

What should a supervisor do when arriving on a Major Incident?

Answer 6

Establish command; does command need to be transferred, need for additional ICS command structure, establish objectives.

1st arriving supervisor have command and control and direct other supervisors to tasks.