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Requests for assistance shall include what?

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a. The nature and location of the emergency;
b. The number of personnel requested, whether specialized personnel are needed, and/or the type oof resource/equipment needed; and
c. The location where the assisting units shall report and any special reporting instructions. Units responding shall follow procedures outlined in the Field Operations Guide as appropriate.
d. The official receiving the request shall promptly advise the requesting jurisdiction of the extent to which the request has been fulfilled.
e. No jurisdiction shall send assistance unless requested.

Standardized COG ICS pg. 3-1

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Local mutual aid agreements between jurisdictions shall NOT supersede the procedures outlined within the Standardized COG ICS and will be followed accordingly.

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False. Local mutual aid agreements between jurisdictions shall supersede the procedures outlined within the Standardized COG ICS and will be followed accordingly.

Standardized COG ICS pg. 3-1-Criteria and Procedure for Assistance

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Whenever possible, assisting personnel shall be deployed as integral units under their own supervisor. If such deployment is not possible, the assisting personnel shall be deployed as what?

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members of a team with officers of the requesting jurisdiction. If neither of these procedures is possible, the deployment shall be determined by the IC.

Standardized COG ICS pg. 4-1-The Use and Deployment of Personnel

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Single-jurisdictional incidents are defined as incidents in which what?

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The boundary of the operation does not cross legally determined jurisdictional boundaries and in which the determination of command and control is not an issue.

Standardized COG ICS pg. 5-1-Command and Control

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Multi-jurisdictional incidents are defined as incidents in which what?

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The boundary of the operation crosses legally determined boundaries and in which mitigation of the incident requires the cooperation of affected jurisdictions in order to produce an efficient and favorable outcome.

Standardized COG ICS pg. 5-1-Command and Control

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If issues related to command and control authority cannot be reconciled among chief public safety officials, who shall be responsible for their resolution?

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The principal elected or appointed officials.

Standardized COG ICS pg. 5-2-Command and Control

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Changes to the Operational Plan include what?

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  1. Changes, including additions and deletions to the Operational Plan or any components, must be proposed in writing at a meeting of either the Frie Chiefs Committee or the Police Chiefs Committee of the Metropolitan Washington COG.
  2. A sixty-day (60) period shall be provided for review by all signatories.
  3. Each signatory shall transmit his/her agreement or disagreement with the proposed changes by the end of the sixty-day (60) review period.
  4. All signatories must agree with the proposed changes in order to implement them.

Standardized COG ICS pg. 7-1 Changes to the Operational Plan

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Units outside of the Washington, D.C. area responding to a catastrophic event may initiate communications either by calling the host jurisdiction dispatch center by cell phone, or attempt contact on one of the following channels:

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National Public Safety Access Channel (NPSAC) Base 866.0125 MHz; Mobile 821.0125 MHz; private line tone 156.700 MHz; or Fire Mutual Aid Radio System (FMARS) 154.295 MHz.

Standardized COG ICS Section 2 pg. 2-1

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ICS Glossary
Agency Representative reports to whom?

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The Incident Liason Officer

Standardized COG ICS Section 3 pg. 3-1

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ICS Glossary
Allocated Resources

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Resources dispatched to an incident that have not yet checked in with the Incident Communications Center.

Standardized COG ICS Section 3 pg. 3-1

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ICS Glossary
Area Command

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Area Command is an expansion of the incident command function, primarily designed to manage a very large incident that has multiple incident management teams assigned. However, an Area Command can be established at any time that incidents are close enough that oversight direction is required among incident management teams to ensure conflicts do not arise.

Standardized COG ICS Section 3 pg. 3-1

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ICS Glossary
Base

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That location at which the primary logistics functions are coordinated and administered. (Incident name or other designator will be added to the term Base. There is only one base per incident.

Standardized COG ICS Section 3 pg. 3-1

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ICS Glossary
Camp

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A geographical site, within the general incident area, separate from the Base, equipped and staffed to provide food, water, and sanitary services to incident personnel.

Standardized COG ICS Section 3 pg. 3-2

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ICS Glossary
Command Officer

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An Officer who is not a part of the staffing of a single resource.

Standardized COG ICS Section 3 pg. 3-2

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ICS Glossary
Command Staff

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The Command Staff consists of the Information Officer, Safety Officer, and Liaison Officer, who report directly to the Incident Commander.

Standardized COG ICS Section 3 pg. 3-2

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ICS Glossary
Complex

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A complex is two or more individual incidents located in the same general proximity, which are assigned to a single Incident Commander or Unified Command to facilitate management.

Standardized COG ICS Section 3 pg. 3-3

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ICS Glossary
Cooperating Agency

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An agency supplying assistance other than direct suppression, rescue, support, or service function to the incident control effort (e.g. Red Cross, law enforcement agency, telephone company, etc.)

Standardized COG ICS Section 3 pg. 3-3

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ICS Glossary
Director

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ICS title for individuals responsible for command of a Branch.

Standardized COG ICS Section 3 pg. 3-4

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ICS Glossary
Division

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That organization level having responsibility for operations within a defined georgraphic area or with functional responsibility.

Standardized COG ICS Section 3 pg. 3-4

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ICS Glossary
Facilities Unit

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Functional Unit within the Support Branch of the Logistics Section. Provides fixed facilities for the incident. These facilities may include the Incident Base, feeding areas, sleeping areas, sanitary facilities, and a formal Command Post.

Standardized COG ICS Section 3 pg. 3-4

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ICS Glossary
General Staff

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The group of incident management personnel composed of
The Incident Commander
The Operations Section Chief
The Planning Section Chief
The Logistics Section Chief
The Finance/Administration Section Chief

Standardized COG ICS Section 3 pg. 3-4

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ICS Glossary
Ground Support Unit

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Functional Unit within the Support Branch of the Logistics Section. Responsible for fueling/maintaining/repairing vehicles and the transportation of personnel and supplies.

Standardized COG ICS Section 3 pg. 3-4

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ICS Glossary
Group

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That organizational level having responsibility for a specified functional assignment at the incident (ventilation, salvage, water supply, etc.)

Standardized COG ICS Section 3 pg. 3-5

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ICS Glossary
Medical Unit

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Functional Unit within the Service Branch of the Logistics Section. Responsible for providing emergency medical treatment of emergency personnel. This unit does not provide treatment for civilians.

Standardized COG ICS Section 3 pg. 3-6

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ICS Glossary Operational Period
The period of time scheduled for execution of a given set of operational actions as specified in the Incident Action Plan. Standardized COG ICS Section 3 pg. 3-6
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ICS Glossary Out-of-Service Resource
Resources assigned to an incident but unable to respond for mechanical, rest, or personnel reasons. Standardized COG ICS Section 3 pg. 3-6
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ICS Glossary Public Safety Chaplain is a functional unit within which section?
Logistics Section Standardized COG ICS Section 3 pg. 3-7
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ICS Glossary Resource Status Unit (RESTAT)
Functional Unit within the Planning Section. Responsible for recording the status and accounting of resources committed to incidents. Also responsible for the evaluation of resources currently committed to the incident, the impact that additional responding resources will have on the incident, and anticipated resource needs. Standardized COG ICS Section 3 pg. 3-8
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ICS Glossary Situation Status Unit (SITSTAT)
Functional Unit within the Planning Section. Responsible for analysis of the situation as it progresses. Reports to the Planning Section Chief. Standardized COG ICS Section 3 pg. 3-8
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ICS Glossary Staging Area
A location near the incident where incident personnel and equipment are assigned on a three-minute available status. Standardized COG ICS Section 3 pg. 3-8
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ICS Glossary Task Force
A group of any type and kind of resources, with common communications and a leader, temporarily assembled for a specific mission, not to exceed five (5) resources. Standardized COG ICS Section 3 pg. 3-9
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ICS Glossary Time Unit
Functional Unit within the Finance Section. Responsible for record keeping of time for personnel working at an incident. Standardized COG ICS Section 3 pg. 3-9
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In ICS, Unified Command is what?
A unified, cooperative, team effort that allows all agencies with responsibility for the incident either geographical or functional, to manage an incident by establishing a common set of incident objectives and strategies. Standardized COG ICS Section 5 pg. 5-2
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When is Unified Command applied?
1. Incidents that impact more than one political jurisdiction. 2. Incidents involving multiple agencies (or departments) within the same political jurisdiction. 3. Incidents that impact (or involve) several political and functional agencies. Standardized COG ICS Section 5 pg. 5-2
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The functions of Area Command are to coordinate the determination of what?
1. Incident objectives 2. Incident strategies 3. Priorities for the use of critical resources allocated to the incident assigned to the Area Command. Standardized COG ICS Section 6 pg. 6-2
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The Area Commander (Single/Unified Area Command) is responsible for what?
The overall direction of incident management teams assigned to the same incident or to incidents in close proximity. This responsibility includes ensuring that conflicts are resolved, incident objectives are established and strategies are selected for the use of critical resources. Standardized COG ICS Section 6 pg. 6-3
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The Area Command Planning Chief is responsible for what?
Collecting information from incident management teams in order to assess and evaluate potential conflicts in establishing incident objectives, strategies, and the priority use of critical resources. Standardized COG ICS Section 6 pg. 6-4
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The Area Command Logistics Chief is responsible for what?
Providing facilities, services, and material at the Area Command level, and for ensuring use of critical resources and supplies among the incident management teams. Standardized COG ICS Section 6 pg. 6-4
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A single incident may be complex but it is not referred to as a "______". A complex may be in place with or without the use of what?
complex, Unified and/or Area Command Standardized COG ICS Section 7 pg. 7-1
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How many Public Information Officers will be assigned for each incident, including incidents operating under Unified Command and multi-jurisdictional incidents?
Only one. Standardized COG ICS Section 8 pg. 8-3
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How many Liaison Officers will be assigned for each incident, including incidents operating under Unified Command and multi-jurisdictional incidents?
Only one. Standardized COG ICS Section 8 pg. 8-3
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How many Safety Officers will be assigned for each incident and who will they report to?
Only one, the Incident Commander Standardized COG ICS Section 8 pg. 8-5
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The Operations Section Chief, a member of the General Staff, is responsible for what?
The management of all operations is directly applicable to the primary mission. Standardized COG ICS Section 9 pg. 9-2
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The Branch Directors, when activated, are under the direction of whom? And are responsible for what?
Operations Section Chief, the implementation of the portion of the Incident Action Plan appropriate to the Branches. Standardized COG ICS Section 9 pg. 9-3
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The Division/Group Supervisor reports to whom? And is responsible for what?
the Operations Section Chief (or Branch Director when activated), is responsible for the implementation of the assigned portion of the Incident Action Plan, assignment of resources within the Division/Group, and reporting on the progress of control operations and status of resources within the Division/Group. Standardized COG ICS Section 9 pg. 9-3
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The Strike Team/Task Force Leader reports to whom? and is responsible for what?
A Division/Group Supervisor, for performing tactical assignments assigned to the Strike Team or Task Force. Standardized COG ICS Section 9 pg. 9-4
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The Staging Area Manager is responsible for what?
managing all activities within a Staging Area. Standardized COG ICS Section 9 pg. 9-5
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Who is primarily responsible for preparing the air operations portion of the Incident Action Plan? And what is the command structure under them?
The Air Operations Branch Director Air Tactical Group Supervisor Helicopter Coordinator Air Support Group Supervisor Helibase Manager Helispot (Landing Zone) Manager Standardized COG ICS Section 9 pg. 9-5-9
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The Helicopter Coordinator reports to whom? Activation of this position is contingent on what?
Air Tactical Group Supervisor, contingent upon the complexity of the incident and the number of helicopters assigned. Standardized COG ICS Section 9 pg. 9-7
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The Air Support Group Supervisor is primarily responsible for what? This includes what?
Supporting and managing helibase and helispot operations. This includes providing 1) fuel and other supplies; 2) maintenance and repair of helicopters; 3) keeping records of helicopter activity; and 4) providing enforcement of safety regulations. Standardized COG ICS Section 9 pg. 9-7
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The Planning Section Chief, a member of the Incident Commander's General Staff, is responsible for what?
The collection, evaluation, dissemination, and use of information about the development of the incident and status of resources. Standardized COG ICS Section 10 pg. 10-2
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The Planning Section Chief, a member of the Incident Commander's General Staff, is responsible for the collection, evaluation, dissemination, and use of information about the development of the incident and status of resources. Information is needed to do what?
1) Understand the current situation, 2) Predict the probable course of incident events, and 3) Prepare alternative strategies and control operations for the incident. Standardized COG ICS Section 10 pg. 10-2
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Check-In Recorders are needed where and for what?
at each check-in location to ensure that all resources assigned to an incident are accounted for. Standardized COG ICS Section 10 pg. 10-3
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The collection, processing, and organizing of all incident information takes place within which unit? What will that unit do?
the Situation Unit, may prepare future projections of incident growth, maps, and intelligence information. Standardized COG ICS Section 10 pg. 10-4
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Which Unit Leader will provide photographic services and maps if required?
The Situation Unit Leader Standardized COG ICS Section 10 pg. 10-4
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The Support Branch Director, is under the direction of whom and is responsible for what?
Logistics Section Chief, responsible for the development and implementation of logistics plans in support of the Incident Action Plan. Standardized COG ICS Section 11 pg. 11-6
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Who does the Support Branch Director supervise?
the operations of the Supply, Facilities, and Ground Support Units. Standardized COG ICS Section 11 pg. 11-6
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The Facility Unit Leader reports to whom?
the Support Branch Director Standardized COG ICS Section 11 pg. 11-7
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The Ground Support Unit leader is primarily responsible for what?
1) support of out-of-service resources; 2) transportation of personnel, supplies, food, and equipment; 3) fueling, service maintenance, and repair of vehicles and other ground support equipment; and 4) implementing the Traffic Plan for the incident. Standardized COG ICS Section 11 pg. 11-10
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The Equipment Manager provides what?
Service, repair and fuel of all apparatus and equipment; provides transportation and support vehicle services; and maintains records of equipment use and service provided. Standardized COG ICS Section 11 pg. 11-10
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The Public Safety Chaplain shall be the Lead Chaplain that reports to whom?
the Logistics Section Chief and supports the command staff as required. Standardized COG ICS Section 11 pg. 11-11
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Each Chaplain and Clergy member assigned and working in the area of the incident scene will be issued a what? When will these be issued?
A temporary identification card by the jurisdiction in which the incident occurs, once the credentials have been verified by the Public Safety Chaplain. Standardized COG ICS Section 11 pg. 11-11
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What functional areas require identification (flag or light)
1. Command Post 2. Staging Area 3. Treatment Area 4. Public Information Area Standardized COG ICS Section 14 pg. 14-2
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Which personnel require identification (armband or vest) on an incident?
1. Incident Commander 2. Public Information Officer 3. Safety Officer 4. Section Chief(s) 5. Branch Director(s) 6. Staging Officer 7. Senior Physician 8. Treatment Unit Leader Standardized COG ICS Section 14 pg. 14-2
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The Command Post will utilize what color coding for identification?
Green light Standardized COG ICS Section 14 pg. 14-2
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The Command Post personnel, other than the Incident Commander, will utilize what color coding for identification?
Blue vest with two white stripes Standardized COG ICS Section 14 pg. 14-2
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The Staging Area will utilize what color coding for identification?
Green Flag Standardized COG ICS Section 14 pg. 14-2
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The Treatment Area will utilize what color coding for identification?
Orange Standardized COG ICS Section 14 pg. 14-2
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The Treatment Area personnel, will utilize what color coding for identification?
The Treatment Unit Leader will wear a white vest with one orange stripe. The Senior Physician will wear an Orange vest with one white stripe. Standardized COG ICS Section 14 pg. 14-2
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The Public Information Area will utilize what color coding for identification?
White Standardized COG ICS Section 14 pg. 14-2
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The Safety (area) will utilize what color coding for identification?
Red Standardized COG ICS Section 14 pg. 14-2
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The Safety (area) personnel will utilize what color coding for identification?
Red vest Standardized COG ICS Section 14 pg. 14-2
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Size requirement for flags
Shall be at least 3 feet by 2 feet, matching the appropriate color scheme, and be displayed at least 12 feet above ground. Standardized COG ICS Section 14 pg. 14-3
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Size requirement for armbands
Shall be at least 4 inches in width, be manufactured of retro-reflective material matching the appropriate color scheme, and be worn on the right arm. Standardized COG ICS Section 14 pg. 14-3
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All personnel shall be accounted for a regular intervals, starting at __ _____ into the incident (or entry into remote hazard area) And subsequently at regular intervals in accordance with what?
20 minutes, in accordance with procedures set forth by the host jurisdiction. Standardized COG ICS Section 15 pg. 15-1
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At intervals that personnel are to be accounted for, a "Personnel Accountability Report" will be given to the next level supervisor/officer in the command structure. What is the order?
The Incident Commander will be able to account for ALLS UNITS operating on the incident. The Branch Directors will account for DIVISIONS and GROUPS for which they are responsible for. DIVISION and GROUP Leaders will account for TASK FORCES, GROUPS, and STRIKE TEAMS for which they are responsible for. TASK FORCE, GROUP, and STRIKE TEAM LEADERS will account for the UNITS for which they are responsible. UNIT LEADERS will account for ALL PERSONNEL within their crew. Standardized COG ICS Section 15 pg. 15-1
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For the EMS Branch structure, the first arriving resource with the appropriate communications capability should do what?
Should establish communications with the appropriate hospital or other coordinating facility and become the Medical Communications Coordinator. Other first-arriving resources would become the Triage Crew. Standardized COG ICS Section 16 pg. 16-2
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The EMS Branch may have multiple Medical Groups (geographically separate), how many Patient Transportation Groups are needed and why?
One, this is because all patient transportation must be coordinated through one point to avoid overloading hospitals or other medical facilities. Standardized COG ICS Section 16 pg. 16-3
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The EMS Branch Director reports to who and supervises whom?
Reports to the Operations Section Chief and supervises the Medical Group and Patient Transportation Group Supervisors. Standardized COG ICS Section 16 pg. 16-9
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The Medical Communications Coordinator reports to who and supervises who?
Reports to the Patient Transportation Group Supervisor and supervises the Transportation Recorder, maintains communications with the hospital alert system and/or other medical facilities to ensure proper patient transportation and destination. Standardized COG ICS Section 16 pg. 16-13
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The Medical Supply Coordinator reports to who and does what?
Reports to the Medical Group Supervisor and acquires and maintains control of appropriate medical equipment and supplies from units assigned to the Medical Group. Standardized COG ICS Section 16 pg. 16-15
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The Morgue Manager reports to who and is responsible for what?
Reports to the Triage Unit Leader and is responsible for the Morgue Area activities until relieved of that responsibility by the appropriate Coroner's Office. Standardized COG ICS Section 16 pg. 16-15
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EMS Glossary Major Medical Emergency
Any emergency that would require the access of local mutual aid resources. Standardized COG ICS Section 16 pg. 16-16
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EMS Glossary Multi-Casualty
The combination of numbers of injured people and types of injuries going beyond the capability of an entity's normal first response. Standardized COG ICS Section 16 pg. 16-16
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EMS Glossary START
Acronym for "Simple Triage And Rapid Transport" Standardized COG ICS Section 16 pg. 16-17
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What shall be used to identify structures in a specific area and any hazards found within or near the structure?
The Structure/Hazards Marking System Standardized COG ICS Section 17 pg. 17-2
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The Structure/Hazards Marking System shall be used for what?
to identify structures in a specific area and any hazards found within or near the structure. Standardized COG ICS Section 17 pg. 17-2
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When utilizing the Structure/Hazards Marking System what will it entail?
Mark a large (2' x 2') square box with orange spray paint on the outside of the main entrance to the structure. Put the date, time, hazardous material conditions, and team or company identifier outside the box on the right-hand side. This information should be made with crayon or chalk. Standardized COG ICS Section 17 pg. 17-2
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When utilizing the Structure/Hazards Marking System, which marking indicates the structure is accessible and safe for search and rescue operations? Damage is minor with little danger of further collapse.
Standardized COG ICS Section 17 pg. 17-2
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When utilizing the Structure/Hazards Marking System, which marking indicates the structure is significantly damaged? Some areas are relatively safe, but other areas may need shoring, bracing, or removal of falling and collapse hazards.
Standardized COG ICS Section 17 pg. 17-2
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When utilizing the Structure/Hazards Marking System, a building is marked significantly damaged with one slash in the box, what does this mean?
Some areas are relatively safe, but other areas may need shoring, bracing, or removal of falling or collapse hazards. Standardized COG ICS Section 17 pg. 17-2
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When utilizing the Structure/Hazards Marking System, which marking indicates the structure is not safe for search or rescue operations?
Standardized COG ICS Section 17 pg. 17-2
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When utilizing the Structure/Hazards Marking System, a building is marked not safe for search and rescue operations, with an X in the box, what does this mean?
May be subject to sudden additional collapse. Remote search operations may proceed at significant risk. If rescue operations are undertaken, safe haven areas and rapid evacuation routes should be created. Standardized COG ICS Section 17 pg. 17-2
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An arrow located next to a marking box indicates what?
The direction to a safe entrance into the structure, should the marking box need to be made remote from the indicated entrance. Standardized COG ICS Section 17 pg. 17-2
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The Search Marking System shall be employed during and after the search of a structure for potential victims. What search marking is made when you exit a structure or room?
Single Slash Standardized COG ICS Section 17 pg. 17-3
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The Search Marking System shall be employed during and after the search of a structure for potential victims. What search marking is made when you enter a structure or room?
Second Slash Standardized COG ICS Section 17 pg. 17-3
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The Search Marking System shall be employed during and after the search of a structure for potential victims. What search marking is made on the main entrance when the search is complete?
Standardized COG ICS section 17 pg. 17-3
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The Hazardous Materials Group/Branch Supervisor reports to who?
The Operation Section Chief or the Incident Commander. Standardized COG ICS Section 18 pg. 18-7
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The Hazardous Materials Group/Branch Supervisor is responsible for what?
The assignment of resources within the Hazardous Branch, reporting on the progress of control operations and the status of resources within the Group/Branch. Standardized COG ICS Section 18 pg. 18-7
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The Hazardous Materials Entry Leader reports to whom and is responsible for what?
The Hazardous Materials Group/Branch Supervisor. Is responsible for the overall Entry Operations of assigned personnel within the Exclusion Zone. Standardized COG ICS Section 18 pg. 18-7
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The Hazardous Materials Group/Branch Safety Officer reports to whom?
The Hazardous Materials Group/Branch Supervisor and coordinates with the Incident Safety Officer. Standardized COG ICS Section 18 pg. 18-9
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The Hazardous Materials Safety Officer coordinates safety-related activities directly relating to the Hazardous Materials Group/Branch Operations as mandated by what?
29 CFR 1910.120 and applicable state and local laws. Standardized COG ICS Section 18 pg. 18-9
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It is mandatory that a Hazardous Materials Safety Officer be appointed at all hazardous materials incidents. In a multi-activity incident, the Hazardous Materials Group/Branch Safety Officer does what?
Does NOT act as the Safety Officer for the overall incident. Standardized COG ICS Section 18 pg. 18-9
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The Hazardous Materials Research/Resource Person reports to whom?
The Hazardous Materials Group/Branch Supervisor. Standardized COG ICS Section 18 pg. 18-9
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The Hazardous Materials Decontamination Leader reports to whom?
The Hazardous Materials Group/Branch Supervisor. Standardized COG ICS Section 18 pg. 18-10
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The Hazardous Materials Medical Unit Leader reports to whom and where is this member located?
The Hazardous Materials Group/Branch Supervisor. This person is generally located in the area where the Entry, Back-up, and Decontamination personnel are dressing and/or in the Rehabilitation Area established for the Hazardous Materials team members. Standardized COG ICS Section 18 pg. 18-10
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Hazardous Materials Glossary 29 CFR 1910.29-Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1910.120
Is the Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) referenced document as required by the Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act (SARA). Standardized COG ICS Section 18 pg. 18-12
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Hazardous Materials Glossary CHEMTREC
Chemical Transportation Emergency Center, a public service of the American Chemistry Council. Provides 24-hours information regarding chemicals. 1-800-424-9300 Standardized COG ICS Section 18 pg. 18-12
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Hazardous Materials Glossary Cold Zone
The control zone of a hazardous materials incident that contains the command post and other supportive functions as are deemed necessary to control the incident. Standardized COG ICS Section 18 pg. 18-12
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Hazardous Materials Glossary Contamination Reduction Corridor
That area within the Warm Zone where the actual decontamination processes take place. Standardized COG ICS Section 18 pg. 18-12
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Hazardous Materials Glossary Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG)
A reference book written in plain language to provide information to guide Emergency Responders in their actions at the scene of a hazardous materials incident. Standardized COG ICS Section 18 pg. 18-12
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Hazardous Materials Glossary Hazardous Waste
Discarded materials regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) because of public health and safety concerns Standardized COG ICS Section 18 pg. 18-13
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Hazardous Materials Glossary Hot Zone
The control zone immediately surrounds a hazardous material release, which extends for enough to prevent adverse effects from the release. This is the innermost of the three zones of a hazardous materials incident. Special protection is generally required for ALL persons while working in this area. Standardized COG ICS Section 18 pg. 18-13
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Hazardous Materials Glossary Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
A form provided by the manufacturers and compounders of chemicals, containing information about chemical composition, physical and chemical properties, health and safety hazards, emergency response, and waste disposal of a material. Standardized COG ICS Section 18 pg. 18-13
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Hazardous Materials Glossary National Response Center (NRC)
A 24-hour communication center, operated by the U.S. Coast Guard, to provide information on suggested technical emergency actions. It is the federal spill notification point. The NRC MUST be notified within 24 HOURS of any spill of a reportable quantity of a hazardous substance, by the spiller. 1-800-424-8802 Standardized COG ICS Section 18 pg. 18-13
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Hazardous Materials Glossary North American Emergency Response Guidebook (NAERG)
A reference book written in plain language to provide information to guide emergency responders in their initial actions at the scene of a hazardous materials incident. Standardized COG ICS Section 18 pg. 18-13
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Hazardous Materials Glossary What should adequate personal protective equipment protect?
The respiratory system, skin, eyes, face, hands, feet, head, body, and hearing. Standardized COG ICS Section 18 pg. 18-13
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Hazardous Materials Glossary Refuge Area
The area identified within the Hot Zone, if needed, for the assemblage of contaminated individuals in order to reduce the risk of further contamination or injury. The Refuge Area may provide for emergency decontamination and triage. Standardized COG ICS Section 18 pg. 18-14
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Hazardous Materials Glossary Shelter-in-Place/Protect-in-Place
Directing people to go inside of a structure and/or remain indoors until the danger from a hazardous materials release has been controlled. Shelter-in-Place/Protect-in-Place should not last more than TWO hours. Standardized COG ICS Section 18 pg. 18-14
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Hazardous Materials Glossary Warm Zone
The area within the control zones where personnel and equipment decontamination and Hot Zone support takes place. This area is also referred to as the Contamination Reduction Corridor. Standardized COG ICS Section 18 pg. 18-14

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