Emergency Mgmt CIMS

Question 1

Who has the initial command of responses to all incidents? ie the Incident Controller (IC)

Answer 1

Emerg Comms Centre (ECC) Shift Commander - until such time it is passed onto a suitable field s/visor - where poss should be rank Sgt or above

Question 2

Can the ECC Shift Comm take retain IC or take the responsibility back?

Answer 2

Yes

Question 3

If IC remains with ECC Shift Comm who has the role of forward comm?

Answer 3

Passed to suitable field s/visor

Question 4

What is the process when the ECC is exercising commander authority?

Answer 4

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1. ECC Shift Comm passes authority to ECC Team Lders and Dispatchers
2. District field units must comply with instructions from Team Lders and Dispatchers
3. Team Ldrs and Dispatcher must consider local capability when determining resource allocation
4. Queries refer to field s/visors or ECC Team Ldrs
5. The ECC Shift Comm has final say in ops matters

Question 5

What do we consider when transfer of IC?

Answer 5

> At early stages ECC best to handle as IC
The highest ranking not necessarily the best
Don’t delegate IC until - establish inc control point (ICP) - obtain a briefing - formulate a response plan

Question 6

What happens when revoking an IC?

Answer 6

ECC Shift Comm can revoke IC from anyone, take over themselves or transfer to more appropriate leader or transfer to multiple ICs.

Question 7

What does RIOD EMS do?

Answer 7

Supports C & C ops in Police. Single source of truth. Enhance situational awareness.

Question 8

What is CIMS?

Answer 8

PROV EMERG MGMT AGENCIES with a FRAMEWORK so they can COORDINATE and COOPERATE effectively in RESPONSE
Coordinated Incident Mgmt System - 98

Question 9

For the purpose of CIMS what is an incident?

Answer 9

An occurrence that needs a response from one or more agencies. Most are emerg but CIMS can be used to manage non-emerg incidents like large public gatherings - small or large simple or complex

Question 10

How does CIMS achieve effective coordinated incident mgmt?

Answer 10

> est common structures/functions and terminology used by agencies within the framework that is MODULAR/SCALABLE - so TAILORED to any incident
Let agencies DEVELOP their OWN PROCESSES/TRAINING of CIMS

Question 11

CIMS can be for Emerg or Non-Emerg but mostly for Emerg - for CIMS what is an Emerg?

Answer 11

> Situation poses IMMED RISK to LIFE/HEALTH/ PROPERTY or the ENVIRONMENT that requires a COORDINATED RESPONSE

Question 12

What are the 4Rs?

Answer 12

RISK REDUCTION
READINESS (to respond)
RESPONSE and
RECOVERY

Question 13

CIMS Principles - Responsiveness to Community Needs

Answer 13

> Response manage/minimise affect on whanau ,individuals even animals we must treat with fairness and dignity. COMMUNITIES MUST ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN RESPONSE RATHER THAN WAIT PASSIVELY FOR ASSISTANCE. THEREFORE WE MUST COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY TO TELL THEM WHAT WE WANT

Question 14

Explain CIMS Principles - Flexibility

Answer 14

CIMS modular/scalable applicable

Question 15

Explain CIMS Principles - Unity of Efffort

Answer 15

Ensure common objectives met.

Question 16

Explain Engaging with Maori in CIMS perspective

Answer 16

As Treaty partners VITAL that iwi/hapu whanau INV in the response and recovery through - networks/access to maraes/mobilise resources/understand MAORI PROTOCOLS

BUT understand not all iwi, hapu, marae are the same all have different needs and protocols.