Unit 2a Flashcards
Using _______ helps to define organizational functions, incident facilities, resource descriptions and position titles
common terminology
The incident command organization structure develops in a ______ fashion that is based on the size and complexity of the incident, as well as the specifics of the hazard environment created by the incident.
modular (organization)
__________ includes establishing overarching objectives
management by objectives (MBO)
MBO - includes developing _____ based on incident objectives
strategies
MBO - includes developing and issuing _____, ______, _____ and _____
assignments, plans, procedures and protocols
MBO - includes establishing specific, measurable objectives for various incident management ______ and directing efforts to attain them in support of defined ______.
functional activities
strategies
MBO - includes documenting results to measure _____ and facilitate ______
performance
corrective action
______ provide a coherent means of communicating the overall incident objectives in the context of both operational and support activities
Incident Action Plan (IAP)
______ is key to effective and efficient incident management.
span of control
Within ICS span of control of any individual with incident management supervisory responsibility should range from _____ to _____ subordinates
3 to 7
various types of operational support facilities are established in the vicinity of an incident to accomplish a variety of purposes. Typical designated facilities include: (5) others can be added as required.
command posts, bases camps staging areas mass casualty triage areas
_______ - maintaining an accurate and up to date picture of resource utilization is a critical component of incident management
comprehensive resource management
_______ are defined as personnel, teams, equipment, supplies and facilities available or potentially available for assignment or allocation in support of incident management and emergency response activities.
resources
integrated communications: incident communications are facilitated through the development and use of a _____ and _____ processes and architectures.
common communications plan
interoperable communications
the command function must clearly be established from the ______.
beginning of an incident
When command is transferred, the process must include ______ that captures all essential information for continuing safe and effective operations.
a briefing
_______ refers to the orderly line of authority within the ranks of the incident management organization.
Chain of command
______ means that every individual has a designated supervisor to whom he or she reports at the scene of the incident.
Unity of command
______ and ______ : these principles clarify reporting relationships and eliminate the confusion caused by multiple conflicting directives
chain of command and Unity of command
_________ allows agencies with different legal, geographic and functional authorities and responsibilities to work together effectively without affecting individual agency authority responsibility or accountability.
Unified Command
effective _____ at all jurisdictional levels and within individual functional areas during incident operations is essential
accountability
This principle requires all responders, regardless of agency affiliation to report in to receive an assignment in accordance with the procedures established by the incident commander.
check in
response operations must be directed and coordinated as outlined in the _____
IAP
This principle states that each individual involved in incident operations will be assigned to _______
only one supervisor
This principle states that supervisors must be able to adequately supervise and control their subordinates as well as communicate with and manage all resources under their supervision
Span of Control
This principle states that supervisors must record and report resource status changes as they occur
resource tracking
personnel and equipment should respond only when ______ or _____ by an appropriate authority
requested or dispatched
This feature of ICS establishes that the incident management organization must establish a process for gathering, analyzing, sharing and managing incident-related information and intelligence.
information and intelligence management
What are the five components of NIMS?
preparedness communication and information management Resource Management command and management ongoing management and maintenance
What two things mandate NIMS?
HSPD-5 and PPD-8
HSPD-5 addresses:
management of domestic incidents
PPD-8 addresses
national preparedness
NIMS what?
provides a nationwide template
NIMS who?
enables federal, state, tribal and local governments as well as non-governmental organizations to work together
NIMS how?
to prepare for, prevent, respond to, recover from and mitigate the effects of incidents regardless of the cause. size, location or complexity
NIMS why?
to reduce the loss of life, property and harm to the environment
ICS is part of _______ which is a component of _____
command and management
NIMS
Effective incident management and incident response begin with a host of _______ activities conducted on an ongoing basis in advance of any potential incident
preparedness
emergency management and incident response activities rely on ______ that provide a common operating picture to all command and coordination sites
communications and information systems
NIMS is based on the concepts of interoperability, reliability, scalability, portability and the resiliency and redundancy of ______.
comminication and information systems
